Today’s friend of Coffee with Kofi, is Manuel Heichlinger, known for leading the delivery and research function for EMEA at Audeliss.

They are a global search firm working with amazing global brands and emerging start up companies to find the best talent whilst providing market leading insights.

Prior to this role at Audeliss, Manuel had a stellar international career in talent acquisition working for blue-chip organisations including Continental, Deloitte, HSBC and LinkedIN and Michael Page!

When not at Audeliss you may find Manuel and his husband Suki Sandhu, bringing glamour to the globe with an authenticity that is inspiring and refreshing.

Key takeaways:

* Manuel's career path from Germany to the UK showcases the value of embracing new opportunities and challenges, even when uncertain.

* Creating truly inclusive workplace cultures requires active listening to employees, setting clear expectations, and holding people accountable.

* Working with a romantic partner can be successful with good communication and boundaries between work and personal life.

* Leaders should aim to "leave people better than they found them" as a key part of their legacy.

Episode resources:

Manuel Heichlinger: www.linkedin.com/in/manuelheichlinger

Audeliss: www.audeliss.com

Chay Executive Coaching: www.chayexecutivecoaching.com