Episode Description

What happens when someone tells you that you are not smart enough to succeed and you prove them wrong anyway?

In this episode of the Leader Experience Podcast, Paul Findlay sits down with Francesca Moi for a powerful conversation about resilience, leadership, delegation, and building a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.

Francesca Moi shares how a teacher once convinced her she would never succeed in business, how she rebuilt her confidence through personal development, and how she grew two multi million dollar businesses while learning the difference between ego driven growth and intentional leadership.

Together, Paul Findlay and Francesca Moi unpack what business owners get wrong about hiring virtual assistants, why leadership and communication matter more than experience, and how creating the right company culture can transform both teams and results. This episode is packed with honest reflections, practical leadership lessons, and encouragement for anyone building a business while protecting their peace, purpose, and family life.

What We Discuss

• Francesca Moi’s journey from self doubt to building multiple successful businesses

• Why most businesses struggle with virtual assistants and the leadership gaps that create frustration

• The difference between ego driven growth and sustainable success

• How intentional culture building creates loyal, motivated, high performing teams

• Why delegation still requires communication, training, and relationship building

Takeaways and Action Items

• Delegation is not about handing work away completely. Strong leadership still requires connection and clarity

• Fast growth means nothing if it destroys your quality of life or team culture

• Progress comes from consistency and perseverance, not perfection

• For my non leaders out there: whether in business or personal life, relationships grow stronger when people feel seen, supported, and valued

Links & Credits

Guest: Francesca Moi

Host: Paul Findlay

Podcast: Leader Experience Podcast

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Episode Description
What happens when fast success starts to blur your judgment as a leader? In this episode, Fahad Bhura shares the real lessons behind rising quickly in your career, navigating different cultures, and learning the hard truth that leadership is less about having all the answers and more about staying open, adaptable, and grounded. From managing high pressure corporate roles across multiple countries to stepping into consulting, Fahad breaks down the mindset shifts that separate reactive leaders from those who lead with clarity and intention.

Discussion Highlights

• From rapid career growth to tunnel vision and overconfidence
• Building a global leadership perspective across cultures
• How to choose the right clients and why culture matters most
• Leading through mistakes, pressure, and high stakes decisions

Takeaways and Action Items• Stay aware of how success can create blind spots in your leadership
• Focus on people and culture first before trying to fix business problems
• In high pressure moments, slow down and lead with clarity instead of panic

*This episode is a reminder that leadership is not about having all the answers, it is about learning, adapting, and staying grounded as you grow.

Links and Credit

Guest: Fahad Bhura
Host: Paul Findlay
Podcast: Leader Experience Podcast

If you enjoyed this episode, follow the show, leave a rating, and share it with someone stepping into leadership.Disclaimer: The views shared in this episode are based on personal experiences and are intended for informational purposes.

Dr. Gavrielle Schneider is the Group CEO of Risk2Solution Group, where he brings together risk management, human performance, leadership and decision-making to help organisations navigate an increasingly complex world.

With a career that began in martial arts and professional protection before evolving into business, training, academic research and risk management, Gavrielle has built his leadership journey around understanding how people respond to risk, uncertainty and change.

In this episode of the Leadership Performance Podcast, Dr. Gavrielle Schneider shares the leadership lessons he has earned throughout his career, including why engagement matters, how his work in the psychology of risk transformed his approach to business, and how the concept of Presilience was developed.

The conversation explores what happens when leaders can no longer rely on traditional ideas of control and certainty. Gavrielle discusses the importance of helping people make better decisions, building rapport and engagement, recognising opportunity within risk, and preparing leaders and organisations for a world being transformed by AI, misinformation and rapid change.

In this episode, Dr. Gavrielle Schneider and Paul discuss:

■ Why engagement and care are essential for people and organisational performance

■ How risk intelligence helps leaders make better decisions at the right time

■ Why leaders should learn to manage risk while still pursuing opportunity

■ How martial arts and professional protection shaped Gavrielle’s approach to leadership

■ Why the psychology of risk became a turning point in his career and business

■ How Presilience was developed and contributed to the rapid growth of Risk2Solution

■ Why rapport is a critical foundation for engagement and trust

■ Why traditional leadership approaches based on control and certainty are becoming less effective

■ How AI, misinformation and disinformation are changing leadership and decision-making

■ Why leaders need to adapt their mindset, develop new skills and turn ideas into action to thrive in a rapidly changing world

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Brendan Le Lievre works across leadership development, coaching, facilitation and coach supervision, helping people and organisations develop practical leadership skills and create greater impact. With a background spanning IT, continuous improvement, change management, stakeholder engagement and leadership, Brendan has built a broad career around helping people learn, grow and become more effective leaders.

In this episode of the Leadership Performance Podcast, Brendan shares the leadership lessons he has earned throughout his career, including why being busy does not necessarily mean being effective, how leaders can build confidence, and why adapting your leadership style is essential to creating greater impact. Brendan also explores how improv has influenced the way he leads, helping him become more present, connected and comfortable with uncertainty.

In this episode, Brendan and Paul discuss:

■ Why being busy is not the same as being productive

■ How busyness can limit leadership impact

■ Why leaders struggle with confidence and stepping into their leadership role

■ How leadership development tools can help people understand themselves and others

■ Why leaders need to adapt their style to different people and situations

■ What improv can teach leaders about presence, listening and connection

■ Why taking action can help when leaders feel stuck

■ How the “Unbusy” approach can help leaders create more space and impact

■ The different types of busy behaviour that can affect leaders

■ Why coaching, feedback and delegation can help leaders become less busy

■ Why leaders need to practise empathy and compassion towards themselves

■ Brendan’s vision for a more unbusy approach to leadership

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Bianca Lemon is the Chief Experience Officer at Skope, where she brings together technology, customer experience and people to create meaningful experiences for customers and organisations. With a background spanning engineering, business development and sales, Bianca has built her career around leadership, customer experience, people development and continuous learning.

In this episode, Bianca and Paul discuss:

■ Why authentic leadership starts with knowing who you are

■ How technology can improve customer experience

■ Why people are fundamental to great leadership

■ How feedback can help people grow

■ Why leaders need to recognise their own blind spots

■ The importance of vulnerability and authenticity

■ Why continuous learning matters for leaders

■ How one person can create a ripple effect through others

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Beth Hall is a Culture Specialist who helps organisations understand what is happening at a systemic level within their businesses. With experience as an HR practitioner and a Master's in Organisational Psychology, Beth explores how behaviour, workplace norms, systems, HR practices and processes shape employee experience.

In this episode, Beth and Paul discuss:

■ How workplace culture shapes leaders

■ Why culture change can take longer than a CEO's tenure

■ Whether leaders shape culture or culture shapes leaders

■ Why organisations should develop culture by design, not by default

■ How subcultures develop within organisations

■ The simple change in language that helped Beth build greater trust

■ What an EQ 360 revealed about emotional expression

■ Why leaders should ask rather than tell

■ How to create space for introverted and reflective people

■ Why organisations need to think differently about AI and human capability

■ What the next 12 months could mean for human and AI leadership

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How can understanding different cultures change your approach to leadership?

Paul interviews Fahad Bashir on the podcast.

In this episode, Fahad shares his journey from aspiring combat pilot to successful business consultant, highlighting the importance of cultural awareness in effective leadership. Listeners will gain insights into navigating diverse markets and the value of humility in decision-making, showcasing how teamwork can turn crises into opportunities.

Tune in for practical strategies that could reshape your leadership style!

How can being your true self transform your leadership style?

Paul interviews Bianca Lemon on the podcast.

In this episode, Bianca shares her journey from engineering to becoming a Chief Experience Officer, emphasizing the importance of authenticity in leadership. She discusses the value of creating a supportive environment for team growth and the impact of running initiatives like "Women of Impact" to promote representation. Listeners will gain insights into developing genuine connections and fostering a culture of feedback.

Tune in and discover how you can be the change you want to see!

How can simple listening transform your leadership style?

Paul interviews Tim Baker on the podcast.

Tim shares his journey from teaching teddy bears to coaching executives, emphasizing the critical role of listening in effective leadership. Through a compelling story of a senior manager's breakthrough in understanding the importance of listening, listeners will gain valuable insights on fostering team engagement and building effective relationships.

Join us for this enlightening discussion and discover how to enhance your leadership skills today!

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Paul interviews Stephen Tjoa on the podcast.

Listeners will gain insights into the importance of awareness in leadership, the need for tailored solutions in HR, and how to communicate effectively with financial stakeholders. Stephen shares his unique journey from KPMG to Boardroom, emphasizing the significance of mentorship and adapting one's approach to different business environments.

Tune in to explore how embracing continuous learning can elevate your personal and professional journey.