The Castle Magic Podcast

In this episode of the Powerhouse Podcast, we hear from Anita, the CEO of ProQuinn, who shares her inspiring journey from AIESEC leadership to founding her own company.

Anita discusses the profound impact of her experiences in AIESEC, particularly her life-changing exchange in Istanbul, and her decision to move to Namibia to help build the community there.

She reflects on the challenges and rewards of creating a startup culture in a developing country, the lessons learned in the pharmaceutical industry, and her approach to fostering a positive company culture at ProQuinn.

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In this conversation, we learn from Chris and discuss the multifaceted nature of leadership.

We explore how personal development and transformative experiences shape leadership styles, the importance of understanding diverse perspectives, and the journey one can take from student a organization to international careers.

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In this new series we talk about leadership and how inspiring leadership can create new opportunities for companies and teams. In this episode you learn:

And how to apply it.

Tool: The 30-year vision

Think about your life 30 years form now. Imagine it was perfect and you had accomplished all that you wanted. Where do you wake up? What does your day look like? Who's with you? How do you spend your time, doing what and with whom? Write down that vision in present tense. Then think about what you're proud of and what part your company or team played in that vision. What difference did it make and how did it look like? Once you've written your company & team's vision down, share it with your team.

In this episode we learn from Pravina Chetty, entrepreneur, dancer and probably the most high-energy individual I've met. In this episode you'll learn:

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In this episode we explore the Future of Everything with Sheryl Foo, Ecosystems Lead @NEOM. What you'll learn in this episode:

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About the author

Sheryl is a visionary and passionate innovation strategist who leads ecosystems development at NEOM's Strategy and Economic Development Office. She has a Master of Science in International Finance from UCD Michael Smurfit Graduate Business School, and a Bachelor's Degree with Honours from Yale-NUS College.
With over a decade of experience in future energy and mobility for smart cities, Sheryl has completed venture capital projects, developed startup ecosystems, and advised on the future of innovation in 10 different markets across APAC and Europe. At NEOM, she was previously responsible for the strategy, planning and implementation of NEOM's Advanced Air Mobility network, the world's first bespoke public advanced air mobility system.
Prior to NEOM, she was a Future Mobility Strategist at Singapore’s Economic Development Board. Sheryl was also previously the Director of APAC and Europe for Vertech Capital, where she led future trends and facilitated venture capital investments in future energy and mobility.
She is also internationally published and has spoken on topics such as future mobility, smart cities, women in leadership, and innovating amidst uncertainty.
Outside of work, she is passionate about solving for the future of humanity through innovation and tech. 

In this episode we hear from an Emerging Leader in the Sustainability Space: Nethra Rajendran.

Nethra is corporate sustainability manager at GreenBiz, summer instructor at Brown University and a Brilliant New Voice in the Business Space.

Here's what you'll learn in this episode:

Also, hear Neethra's advice to all young emerging leaders and to-be CSOs on how to make a bigger impact with their voice and their actions.

For more advice, tips, collaborations on this topic connect with Nethra and send her a message on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Fairly recently the EU passed a law that forces businesses to disclose their emissions, targets and efforts and since then - well, if you have a business, you basically gotta figure that s*** out :)

So here's how to get started: Listen to Dominique Sievers, world-class sustainability consultant in the space. Problems you will likely encounter:

But also he highlights in this episode how you actually save / make money with a focus on sustainability including cost reduction and enhanced efficiency.

Don't hesitate to seek expert guidance to navigate the intricacies of sustainability. Reach out to Dominique for more insights and a first connection here.

This season we learn about sustainability and all the terminology that will become important for you (or already is) in regards to climate reporting and making your business ready for the next generation.

We'll talk about ESG, how to do sustainability as a business and what difference it can make for your and the planets bottom line.

Let's dive in!

Learn from Allyson Byrd, money master coach, how creating money has nothing to do with the management of it but rather with the awareness and attention you bring to your everyday life.

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