MindSpark

In this episode, Kristina Roppelt, the CEO and Founder of the “Agency for International Cooperation”, who is an intercultural communication and soft skills consultant, tutor, entrepreneur, and simultaneous interpreter, shares with us how she supports private clients and organizations all over the world in becoming more integrated into the global economy.

Kristina has lived in the USA in Silicon Valley, UK, South Korea, Australia, South Africa, and currently lives in Denmark. In this episode, she talks about her experiences working with leaders, about cultural differences and how to navigate better in a multicultural team and environment.

You can find more about Kristina here:

Kristina‘s Website: https://kristinaroppelt.org/

Kristina’s LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinaroppelt/

Agency for International Cooperation website: https://intercultural.space/

Thank you for listening to my podcast, let's connect:

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

Culture transformation journeys and workshops: http://www.change-now.world

IG: @mindspark.academy

Different perspectives are beautiful, Chiara

In this episode, Celia Hensman, the Co-Founder and Director of The Disability Policy Centre, an organization that works on amending existing legislation and calls for the introduction of new legislation in the UK in order to create a more accessible world for disabled people, shares with us her experience about some of the harshness in her interactions with society.

Celia is an experienced political campaigner on disabled representation, inclusion, and accessibility, who takes pride in her disabled identity, working hard against systemic ableism, discrimination, and archaic stereotypes about the talents, potential, and ability of disabled people.

You can find more about Celia here:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celia-hensman-524590151/

Twitter: @celiahensman

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@celia_hensman

Website: https://thedisabilitypolicycentre.org

Thank you for listening to my podcast, let's connect:

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiarahaenel/

Culture transformation journeys and workshops: http://www.change-now.world

IG: @mindspark.academy

Have an inspired day, Chiara

The Psychology of Happiness  – Interview with Dr. Mayurika Das Biswas

In this episode, Dr. Mayurika Das Biswas, who is a Psychologist and EAP counselor working in India, shares with us insights about her work blending Indian wisdom with Western practices in psychology getting the best out of both concepts. Dr. Mayurika speaks about the psychology of happiness and her 7 tips to become confident and how to overcome shame.

Dr. Mayurika shares her insights from her work for “Freedom from Diabetes” and how these learnings can be applied to all of our realities to practice healthier habits and increase our happiness.

You will have the opportunity to hear Dr. Mayurika in practice and learn about the vision and  inspiration that led Chiara on her path to bring positive change and tools to help change agents make an impact - which resulted in  the creation of this podcast.

You can find more about Dr. Mayurika here:

Dr. Mayurika‘s Instagram: www.instagram.com/yoursurvivalmodel/

Dr. Mayurika‘s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mayurikadasbiswas/

Dr. Mayurika‘s Youtube: www.youtube.com/@yoursurvivalmodel-dr.mayurika

Thank you for listening to my podcast, let's connect:

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiarahaenel/

Culture transformation journeys and workshops: http://www.change-now.world

IG: @mindspark.academy

Have a focused day, Chiara

In this episode, Franziska Focken, the CEO of a company called Wayvs, a dating app exploring the power of voice, which is revolutionising how people date, and providing a more authentic experience, shares with us her journey and learnings on creating an App in the online dating world.

You will also hear about the strength of voice in first impressions and how the new generations are relying more on voice over text to communicate, in a fast-paced society.

Franziska also shares her experience being a CEO, the challenges of creating an Application, and the Ups and Downs that came along her journey.

You can find more about Franziska here:

Franziska’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/franziskafocken/

Franziska’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franziska-focken-38588887/

Wavy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wayvs_app/

Wavy’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wayvs-app/

Website: https://www.wayvs.app/

Thank you for listening to my podcast, let's connect:

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiarahaenel/

Culture transformation journeys and workshops: http://www.change-now.world

IG: @mindspark.academy

Have a charming day, Chiara

In this episode, Will, the CEO and Head of School at NewCampus, shares with us insights on how his school provides access to high-impact business education for emerging leaders who want to scale themselves and their teams in order to build the giants of tomorrow.

You will also hear about the growing challenges of hyper-growth companies, such as bridging teams from all around the world, high levels of complexity, cultural diversity, and more.

Will also gives insights into different leadership styles and cultural components that he’s encountered in Asia’s emerging businesses.

You can find more about Will here:

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellowillfan/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/hellowillfan

Thank you for listening to my podcast, let's connect:

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiarahaenel/

Culture transformation journeys and workshops: http://www.change-now.world

IG: @mindspark.academy

Have an inspired day, Chiara

In this episode, Tash who is a Culture transformation and design thought leader shares with us insights into human-centred design and culture, leadership and how she has been driving change in design and creative industries and education. 

You will also learn about Tash's unique journey and her exciting and hands-on approach to learning. 

Tash has spent over 20 years shaping future change-makers in the creative industry. Using different Learning methods with her students sparked her interest in the area and led her to teach at Hyper Island and now drive change as Head of Learning Design at Snook. 

You can find more about Tash here:

Instagram: @tashWillcocks

Twitter: @tashWillcocks

Thank you for listening to my podcast, let's connect:

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiarahaenel/

Culture transformation journeys and workshops: www.change-now.world

IG: @mindspark.academy

Have an inspired day,

Chiara

In this episode, Rebecca who is a Leadership Mentor helping black women Managers confidently get seen, promoted and paid as the leaders they deserve to be. Learn how to live your potential and excel in your career journey with your own unique style.

You will hear all about Rebecca's combination of coaching, “get it done” productivity techniques, and her step-by-step ‘Designed to lead’ framework, which she uses to help her clients create an intentional path to get promoted from manager level to senior leadership & executive positions in their organizations.

You can find more about Rebecca here:

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-muriuki/

Instagram: @rebeccakmuriuki

Thank you for listening to my podcast, let's connect:

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiarahaenel/

IG: @mindspark.academy

Have a productive day,

Chiara

A company’s culture and values have become an important factor even over compensation and benefits for new generations hitting the job market and others evolving with the new hybrid environment.

In this episode, Charlotte talks about hyper growth, its implications on Culture and how important it is to be mindful of the changes that adding more people to a team has in the Company’s Culture, as each individual brings in their own “flavour”, experiences, and mindset.

This becomes increasingly important in hyper growth companies as the number of new employees grows at a very high rate.

You will also hear Charlotte's insight into how she drives a Strength Orientation strategy, how she shapes company values in a hyper growth environment and assures that these values are understood and lived by. 

You can find more about Charlotte here:

IG: @charlotteyasin

Thank you for listening to my podcast, let's connect:

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiarahaenel/

IG: @mindspark.academy

Have a day full of expansion,

Chiara

How can we define culture in the work environment?

“Culture is like a system, a collection of behaviors, mindsets, and emotions”

In this episode, Gustavo Razzetti talks about his point of view on how instead of trying to define culture, we should try to understand it and its impact on how people perform in the workplace.

Gustavo is a sought-after speaker and workplace culture consultant. He created “Fearless Culture” to help organizations become purpose-driven, agile and innovative. He is also the creator of the “Culture Design Canvas, a culture mapping tool used by consultants and organizations worldwide and author of the recent book “Remote, Not Distant”.

You can find more about Gustavo here:

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gustavorazzetti

Website: https://gustavorazzetti.com/

Thank you for listening to my podcast, let's connect:

LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chiarahaenel/

IG: @mindspark.academy

Have an inspired day,

Chiara