In this episode, Lucy sits down with Christian Dupont for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, transformation, and navigating change in today’s business landscape.

Christian shares insights from his career and experiences working across complex organizations, reflecting on what it takes to lead effectively in environments that are constantly evolving. The discussion explores the balance between strategy and execution, the importance of clear communication, and how leaders can guide teams through uncertainty while staying focused on long-term impact.

Lucy and Christian also discuss how technology and shifting workplace dynamics are reshaping leadership expectations — and why adaptability, curiosity, and strong values are becoming essential traits for modern leaders.

If you’re interested in how experienced leaders think about change, growth, and the future of organizations, this episode offers practical insights and thoughtful perspectives worth hearing.

Visit our website: https://intechsearch.com

🤝 Connect with Christian Dupont:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christianpdupont/

🤝 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyrayden/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-thiel-insight/

In this episode, Tony Wood joins Lucy to unpack what boards are really for — and how AI is about to change them forever.

From his journey as a founder, CEO, and board advisor, Tony shares hard-earned insights on governance, leadership pressure, and the real relationship between CEOs and their boards. He challenges common misconceptions, explores the tension between short-term execution and long-term strategy, and explains why strong boards are more than compliance—they’re structured moments for reflection, accountability, and better decisions.

The conversation takes a compelling turn as Tony outlines a future where every board is supported by AI. Not as a replacement for human judgment, but as a powerful strategic partner — analyzing data, spotting risks, and enhancing decision-making in ways that were never before possible.

If you’re curious about the future of leadership, governance, and the growing role of AI in the boardroom, this episode offers fresh perspective and bold ideas that will make you rethink how organizations are guided at the highest level. 

Learn more about our work:
Visit our website: https://intechsearch.com

🤝Connect with Tony:
https://tonywood.co/blog

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonywood/

🤝 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyrayden/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-thiel-insight/

Welcome to Leadership Insights with Lucy Rayden — the podcast where we explore what great leadership looks like in practice, especially inside fast-moving, niche technology markets.

In this intro episode, host Lucy Rayden is joined by her husband and co-founder Chris Thiel, along with Mary Alice Duff (fractional COO), for a behind-the-scenes conversation about Insight Technology Search: who we are, how we got started, and the leadership and business principles that shaped our approach.

You’ll hear why we focus on leadership hires for niche technology companies (where “just posting a job” often isn’t enough), how we built a fully remote team across three countries, and what we’ve learned from working with hundreds of organizations globally. 

We also dig into what companies often get wrong in hiring and onboarding — from slow decision-making and reputation risk, to bias in selection — plus why strong process, curiosity, emotional intelligence, and a clear Employer Value Proposition (EVP) are such powerful differentiators.

And yes… we also talk about what it’s really like running a company with your spouse — boundaries included.

🔗 Learn more about our work. Visit our website intechsearch.com

🤝 Connect with us on LinkedIn: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucyrayden/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-thiel-insight/