By Chris Parker
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In this episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast, host Chris Parker speaks with Lenka Pincot, Chief of Staff to the CEO at the Project Management Institute, about leadership and transformation. They explore the idea of “leading from love,” self-acceptance, and how leadership starts with understanding and trusting oneself. Lenka shares insights from her career in Agile coaching and Project Management, reflecting on personal growth and the value of human connections in leadership. They also discuss the significance of the Rumi quote, “As you start to walk on the way, the way appears,” relating it to agile transformation, innovation, and building a purposeful work environment.
As the Chief of Staff to the CEO and an executive leader, Lenka oversees the Transformation Management Office, Enterprise Program Management Office, CEO & Board communications, and Thought Leadership teams in a global non-for-profit organization. Her role is in driving the organization’s strategic initiatives, ensuring seamless execution of the new strategy, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence across all levels.
In her capacity, she collaborates closely with the CEO, other executive leaders and the Board of Directors to align the strategic goals with operational execution. By leading cross-functional teams and spearheading critical projects, Lenka ensures that the transformation efforts are on track and deliver impactful results. Her focus on effective communication and thought leadership helps position PMI at the forefront of project management trends and innovations, reinforcing PMI’s commitment to the new purpose: to maximize project success to elevate our world.
Learn more: https://ebullient.com/podcast/lenka-pincot/
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Season 4 of The Business Simplicity Podcast is inspired by Chris’ book “Lead from Love with Rumi.”
Discover the book: https://ebullient.com/leadfromlove/
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In this special episode, Chris Parker takes listeners on an intimate journey behind the creation of his latest book, Lead from Love with Rumi. Drawing from his extensive experience as an international leader and coach, Chris reflects on the timeless wisdom of Rumi and how it shaped his leadership philosophy. He discusses the inspiration for merging Rumi's mystic teachings with modern leadership challenges and how love, empathy, and authenticity can be transformative forces in business.
Chris delves into his personal writing process, the key themes of the book, and how he distilled Rumi's profound insights into practical guidance for leaders today. Discover how leading with compassion can unlock creativity, foster innovation, and build stronger, more connected teams.
Special thanks to the following people for their contribution and collaboration on Lead from Love with Rumi:
"Lead From Love With Rumi" is available on Amazon and other online books sellers globally.
Learn more: https://ebullient.com/leadfromlove/
In this enlightening episode of the Business Simplicity podcast, host Chris Parker engages in a fascinating conversation with Cédric Francois from Dstny France and Jessica Van Beek from Qhuba. This episode dives deep into the realm of sustainability in business, exploring its multifaceted nature and the impact it has on various aspects of organizational management.
Cédric Francois plays a pivotal role in sustainability, fleet management, and HR at Dstny France, Cédric brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective on integrating sustainability into business practices. His journey from the telecom sector to the forefront of sustainability initiatives provides valuable insights for any business leader.
Jessica Van Beek is a partner at Qhuba and known as the "Queen Bee" for her efforts in biodiversity and sustainability, Jessica contributes her extensive experience in IT and sustainability to the conversation. She shares her approach to helping companies kickstart their sustainability journey.
Some highlights from the conversation:
Learn more: https://ebullient.com/podcast/sustainability-coaching/
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In this episode, we have the privilege of sitting down with David Arnoux, a trailblazer in the field of growth hacking and co-founder of Growth Tribe. David Arnoux is not your typical entrepreneur; he’s a growth hacker, innovator, and a driving force behind the evolution of modern marketing strategies. With a passion for experimentation and a keen eye for emerging trends, David has become a prominent figure in the fast-paced world of growth hacking.
David’s journey began at the intersection of technology and marketing. With a background in engineering and a curiosity for human behavior, he set out to explore the untapped potential lying within the realm of growth. His early career involved working with startups, where he honed his skills in finding scalable and sustainable growth solutions. In 2015, David co-founded Growth Tribe, a pioneer in providing hands-on, practical training in growth hacking, data science, and artificial intelligence. Growth Tribe has since become a go-to hub for professionals and businesses seeking to stay ahead in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
As an innovation evangelist, David is known for pushing the boundaries of conventional thinking. He believes in the power of continuous learning and embraces the philosophy that experimentation is the key to unlocking unprecedented growth opportunities. Through workshops, keynotes, and mentorship, he has inspired countless individuals to adopt a growth mindset and fearlessly embrace change.
Learn more: https://ebullient.com/podcast/genai-leadership/
The Business Simplicity Podcast is where you can learn strategies and tactics to succeed through simplicity. Simplify your thinking to accelerate your business!
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Ahmed Mohsen is a tech and design enthusiast who started his journey during high school as a web hosting reseller & web designer. Following graduation he started a career in media production, serving as an animation artist and post-producer for 12 years.
Learn more: https://ebullient.com/podcast/saas-pitfalls/
Unni is an author, speaker, coach and corporate trainer who helps leaders and teams cultivate connection to increase wellbeing, engagement, and productivity. Unni has studied loneliness and human connection since the Norway lone wolf massacre in 2011. Since then, she has given keynotes, media interviews, and been a repeat guest on the James Altucher Show. Brown Brothers Harriman named her one of 22 Women To Watch In 2022.
Quentin is driven by one motto: Simplicity is the ultimate Sophistication. His work experience in many types of companies led him to discover that organizations are often structured in a chaotic manner. This fosters losses at all levels: human, impact, and financial. His quest for simplicity, flow, coherence, and balance led him to become an organizational coach specializing in collective intelligence and participatory management. He loves to share his passion for building thriving environments.
Quentin has been working with groups for over a decade with collective intelligence processes. When applied well, the individuals are lifted by the group's energy and evolve toward a better version of themselves. Though he had nice transformational successes operating at a group level, companies do often regress when he is not coaching them anymore. So how do we achieve lasting impact? People need to change at their core level for this. It is possible, discover how in this episode!
Learn more: https://ebullient.com/podcast/collective-intelligence/
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As a leader, manager, and coach, Daria has spent years developing a strengths-based approach to help her clients find clarity in their life and work.
She approaches leadership from the lens of appreciative inquiry and positive psychology. By digging into a person’s strengths and weaknesses, they can uncover what really makes them tick. Her unique structure helps people uncover how to achieve their goals, live more fully, and align their work with their passion.
Daria created the highly successful Strengths Deck Cards and Matrix, and has used them to help countless professionals realign their work lives for the better. In February 2023, she published her first book ‘Unleash Your Awesome’, which brings together practical advice and activities to help people go from bored and stressed to empowered and motivated.
Learn more: https://ebullient.com/podcast/unleash-your-awesome/
The Business Simplicity Podcast is where you can learn strategies and tactics to succeed through simplicity. Simplify your thinking to accelerate your business!
#business #simplicity #success
Hedwig Wassing is a connector of ideas and People. He is a people-oriented human being that easily builds and grows relationships.
Jan Hein has extensive experience working with partnerships, and listed and private equity / family-owned companies. As a director, managing director, board member and owner/partner.
The podcast currently has 204 episodes available.