The Executive Edge

Episode 144

Released September 7, 2023

This week's guest is Jacob Badsgaard, founder and president at Disruptive Advertising.

We explore the application of values in the business world, emphasising the need for companies to not only understand what these are, but also to live by them and align their actions accordingly.

Our discussion seeks to recognise the challenges in acknowledging one's own belief system and introspective journey. It often brings about feelings of guilt and shame when individuals realize they may not have been living in alignment with their values. This challenge is a fundamental starting point for the podcast's exploration, highlighting the emotional aspects of this process.

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August 23, 2023

Sue's on vacation, so Producer Jon steps in to share a little message.

Sue's back with episode 144 – and, Yes, it's already in the can – on September 7, 2023.

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Episode 143

Released August 17, 2023

This week's guest is Christie Garcia, a leadership coach and founder of Mindful Choice Leadership Academy.

In this podcast, the concept of ego and its influence on leadership and team dynamics are explored.

The discussion delves into the unconscious behaviours of the ego and its role in sabotaging individuals.

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Episode 142

Released August 10, 2023

Part two of last week's interview with Dr Caroline Leaf.

See the show notes from last week for more on Part 1.

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Episode 141

Released August 3, 2023

This week's guests is Caroline Leaf, PhD . She is a mental health expert, neuroscientist, and host of the popular podcast, Cleaning Up the Mental Mess. On the show she discusses how adults and children can unravel toxic thoughts and regain control of their minds.

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Episode 140

Released July 26, 2023

In this episode I am joined by Zach Montroy, an expert in strategic leadership, offering solutions in areas such as strategic planning, marketing, communications and more. A pivotal point in our conversation today revolves around the significance of courage in leading change within organisations.

Effective leaders recognise that their teams are composed of individuals with diverse abilities and past experiences. Some of which may involve trauma related to change. To foster an environment that facilitates change, empathy and understanding are therefore crucial. Zach believes that by acknowledging and appreciating the unique qualities of each team member, leaders can create a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and adaptation.

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Episode 139

Released July 20, 2023

In this episode of The Executive Edge, Satyam Kantamneni. joins the show. Satyam is the founder of UXReactor, a company that specialises in serving enterprise software companies. In this episode, Satyam highlights the significance of the user experience in today's fiercely competitive digital landscape.

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Episode 138

Released July 13, 2023

In this episode, I am joined by a highly knowledgeable public health professor, Dr Raymona Lawrence. She shares the importance of her model, in actionable steps that promotes diversity and inclusion in various settings. The ROAR framework she introduces, consists of four crucial elements: Recruitment, Onboarding, Activity, and Retention. When it comes to recruitment, this refers to the importance of addressing unconscious bias, diversifying candidate pools, and avoiding hiring individuals that are like current employees. What else did we discuss? In terms of onboarding, she emphasises the need for diverse onboarding practices and fostering inclusion beyond the recruitment stage. This includes accommodating different perspectives and backgrounds. For more, visit www.suefirthltd.com for more. Also, connect with Sue on: * LinkedIn * YouTube * Twitter Podcast editing & production: @jonbuscall

Episode 137

Released July 6, 2023

Kim Carpenter talks people-centric leadership and how it's good for business.

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Episode 136

Released June 29, 2023

This week's episode is all about my new PDF "The 5 Toughest Challenges for Young People" which is out this week.

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