In this episode of the Hidden Currents podcast, host Paraic Mac Donnchadha, speaks with John Olaonipekun, Business Manager at FirstBank UK Limited, about the practical foundations of trust in high performance banking environments. John shares a masterclass in stakeholder management, emphasizing predictability, transparency, hard work, and understanding “what’s in it for me” when aligning cross functional teams. Drawing on his experience working with senior executives, he explains how investing in relationships, avoiding surprises, and building personal credibility are essential to long term influence and career success.

This show is sponsored by the Intergroup Consulting Method, the quickest, most powerful and effective way to turn around relationships that have soured among groups at work, or among groups that have got bogged down in delivering a major project.