Chats with Leaders

It is an absolute pleasure to bring this interview to you with global tech leader Vinnie Rossi who has a refreshing approach to leadership, and an awesome career story to share.

Working in fast-growing Tech organisations is exciting on one hand and full of opportunities for growth and development, yet can also be overwhelming and tricky to navigate.  What I love about Vinnie is his ability to stay cool - calm - collected, regardless of the challenges and accelerated growth going on around him.  

There are insights and lessons for every leader within this interview.

• How to stay “chill” as a leader during accelerated organisational growth
• What it means to be a leader, and how to grow your leadership career
• The importance of having a support crew around you 
• Navigating uncertainty; why all leaders need to learn this skill
• Tips on moving into a strategic leadership role
• Time-blocking; why you need to be in the driving seat with your calendar
• Building and leading a 100% remote team
• The power of just “going” to overcome decision paralysis.... 
• How to make time for life in a world that is constantly “on”

Vinnie is a legend and I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to partner with him in the past as he navigated a few of his bold moves.  I hope you enjoy listening to this chat as much as I enjoyed having it! 

Jenn 

PS … Check out the opportunities over at Fanatics, it is an exciting place to work and they are hiring now!  

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

This episode is an absolute cracker!  Filled to the brim with insights and stories, and we have a whole lot of fun too.

Kim aka “The Chaos Coordinator”, is a refreshing leader and inspiring role model and there is something for everyone in this episode.

A little teaser:

• Kim shares her own inspiring career story
• The privilege, and responsibility, of leadership and being a role model
• The power of community and connection in a virtual world
• Creating an environment where people can thrive
• Leaning into your growth mindset, and learning something every day
• Developing the next generation of talent
• Oh, and just how she got the reputation for being the “chaos coordinator”

This interview is exactly why I wanted to create the podcast, to showcase the incredible people-focused leaders and role models out there showing up authentically.

I know you will enjoy this as much as I did recording it!

Jenn

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

Matthew Gowen has had an awesome career over the last 20 years, approaching it with a sense of adventure and fun.

He first began his career as a technologist in 2001 in the Pharmaceutical industry, and then leveraged his understanding of science and technology to transition into senior commercial roles in the software industry.  Working for incredible companies such as Thomson Reuters and Veeva, and more recently being part of the startup journey with Pangea.

Matthew’s sweet spot is working with tech companies to break into new markets and building high performing cultures.  Exciting stuff! 

In this podcast episode we talk about:

• The importance of visibility; how to get noticed by the right people
• Making bold career transition moves; cross functional and cross industry
• How being turned down for his first management role made him a better leader
• Chit chat; taking the time to connect with people above and beyond the day job
• Having a “north star” to help you make better career and life decisions
• Building confidence by saying yes to new challenges
• Moving from Manager to “Leader”
• The “fun” of startup life

Plus so much more!

Matthew has such a down to earth approach to work and life, and was a joy to chat with.

Enjoy! 
Jenn

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

Networking; building connections and nurturing relationships, used to be something I did regularly and with ease.

However, in 2020 the twins were born - pandemic kicked off - my business grew - world became more virtual - I became less flexible ...and a little time-poor!

It has become something I squeeze in, or am reactive to.

Only spending time nurturing those relationships that are in my immediate realm of work / life.

It felt like my network shrunk.

Recently I decided to shake things up, however, and prioritise time for "coffee chats". (Want to book in for one? Link in comments section..)

Reconnecting with people.

Connecting with new people.

It has given me SUCH joy.  

In this podcast episode I chat about how sparking conversations I have been able to:

• Help solve some burning career and leadership issues
• Facilitate other connections and intros
• Learnt stuff .. my brain is just bursting!
• Challenged my perspective
• Rekindled old partnerships; planted the seeds for new ones
• Sparked inspiration and ideas in others
• Asked for advice around some of my own challenges
• Felt supported and part of a community

WOAHHHHH, HOW AWESOME IS THAT

... all from a few coffee chats / week.

As always, LOVE to hear from you.

Does this resonate?

Jenn

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

What do you want your legacy to be as a leader, and as a person?

How do you want to live your life?

What impact do you want to make?

In today’s podcast episode we talk about asking yourself the important questions as a leader, and so much more!

Pascal has a wonderful story; from punk journalist to a high-flying corporate career at Microsoft, to improving work and life for migraine sufferers in his role as CEO of Migraine Ireland.

What stands out about Pascal is his refreshing take on what it is to be a leader; staying true to your personal values and being a good human being too.

I knew Pascal had a great story from our first interaction on Linkedin, and I am delighted to be sharing it with you today.

On today’s episode we chat about:

• Why he doesn’t read leadership books or watch motivational speakers
• Loneliness as a leader; why we need to talk about it more
• Key questions every leader needs to ask themselves
• Living an uncompromising life; choosing happiness over job title
• Why Chief People Officers should be valued as much as Chief Financial Officers
• Supporting your leaders from Day 1; the importance of onboarding leaders effectively
• Demystifying Migraine; why migraine needs to be a key DE&I topic for Organisations 
• Approaching careers with no plan; embracing an unorthodox career path

As always, I would love to hear from you and what stands out about this podcast episode.

Jenn

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

One of the worst parts of the big C, was the impact it had on my mindset - throwing me into a fear zone - losing a sense of who I was - making me want to hide away from the world.

Finding my way back was a journey.

In this emotionally charged podcast episode I share how I went from rock bottom and “existing” to living an authentic and courageous life.  One of my design!

I chat about:

• The importance of reconnecting with your personal values
• Key questions to ask yourself when you derail, to get you back on track
• How to move out of fear-based living and decision-making
• Building a compelling vision to inspire and motivate you when you feel stuck
• The fact we have 2 lives…. 
• What it means to be true to yourself, and how it can change your life

I’m a leadership coach who speaks about life, because I value both.  I help leaders across the globe find their sweet spot between ambition and living an awesome, and authentic life.

This is part of my story in living my best authentic life.

Enjoy,

Jenn

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

Hack your brain; change your life.  I live by this!

We all experience stress during growth and change, it’s how we are wired.  We all experience it differently, yet we all have good and bad reactions.  

Being self-aware is an absolute MUST as a leader; however, what you do with this information is the game-changer.

As we progress our careers and grow our businesses, it is essential that we prioritise time for mindset work to ensure that our own brains are not the number 1 derailer or block we have.  

Let’s face it, there are enough challenges and complexities out there as a modern leader, we shouldn’t be fighting against ourselves too. Right?

Today’s episode I share:

• How I uncovered my de-railers, and how I navigate them.
• Why this has been a game-changer for me in my career (and life probably too!) 
• Stories from a few of my leaders … I love a story, don’t you know!
• The importance of this for leaders to unlock potential and progress their careers
• Some simple ways you can improve your own ability to navigate stress and growth

Let me know what jumps out to you from this episode.

Jenn

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

Today’s interview is with the coolest CEO around; Guy Levy-Yurista of Synthace.  Guy has had THE most awesome career … from sommelier (very cool!) and being a real-life “Q” for the special forces, to global leader across startups to Fortune 500s, and everything in between.

I love Guy’s approach to work and life… 

“Believe the impossible by breakfast; deliver the improbable by lunch.” 

This episode is jam packed with career, leadership and life insights in the most wonderful of interviews.  You will take inspiration from this regardless of where you are at in your own career.   

A few conversation teasers:

• Personal growth; how curiosity can lead to awesome career decisions 
• The key life advice Guy gives to his team; the importance of being vs doing
• The power of our imaginations; why we are our own biggest limit
• How to make bold leadership transitions across industries
• The lesson of the “scraped knee”; what we can learn from children 
• Leadership; discovering who you are as a leader and truly owning it
• WWPD; what we can all learn from Captain Picard….. 
• Measuring sleepless nights as a leader

PLUS so much more.

Checkout Guy’s profile here linkedin.com/in/guylevyyurista

As always, I’d love to hear from you and what takeaways you have from this episode.

Jenn

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

Being a leader is TOUGH right now.

Complex - overwhelming - huge amounts of pressure.

Throw in organisational growth - change - virtual working - life, and it is no surprise that more leaders are more burnt out than ever before.

So, in this short episode we look at some of the insights that my recent podcast guests have shared that help them navigate modern leadership.  

• Reflecting on modern leadership, and why it can feel so uncomfortable
• How do global leaders navigate the complexity of modern leadership?
  • Getting comfortable with discomfort
  • Having a strong support crew
  • Building visions more powerful than our fears
  • Embracing learning … and curiosity
  • Having work-life boundaries
• The importance of making time to reflect and make a work-life audit

And, a gentle nudge from me to you…. 

Make time to reflect on all that you are celebrating so far this year, where you are getting stuck and what next.  

Looking forward to hearing what resonates.

Jenn

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING

Today’s interview is with the awesome Helen Packam, TedX Curator and speaker, Radio DJ, Communication Strategist and Speaker coach working with entrepreneurs and leaders to maximise their communication.  

We talk about Helen’s personal career story, insights and tips around how to find your voice and make an impact speaking.  Plus so much more…

• How to stand out and communicate your story
• Embracing the dark side as well as the light in storytelling
• Finding your voice; where to start if you want to start speaking up
• The power of our internal belief system
• The impact of parenthood on our confidence and career
• Navigating the discomfort of learning and growth
• Why communication is a skill we need to hone now, more than ever
• Finding your Ted talk idea… and why we need people like YOU sharing your story!

Inspired to start sharing your story?  Interested in finding out how to find your TedX idea worth sharing? Download this free checklist from Helen: http://helenpackham.com/tedx-checklist/

As always, I’d love to hear from you and what takeaways you have from this episode.

Jenn

Download my “Nail your first impression” workbook, which will help you create a compelling “elevator” introduction to get you off on the right foot and set the tone for your first 90 days (and beyond…). https://jennfenwick.com/nail-your-first-impression

Where to find Jenn:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennfenwick/ 

Send me a message on LinkedIn to find out more about my PRIVATE COACHING