Most executives believe they will know what to do once they step into a new role.

The reality is different.

In this episode of Boardroom Talks by CE Interim, Managing Partner Bohuslav Lipovsky sits down with Navid Nazemian – world’s #1 executive coach, bestselling author, and advisor to global CEOs – to unpack why executive transitions fail far more often than leaders expect.

This is not a conversation about bad hiring.

It’s about what happens after the appointment is made – when authority arrives before trust, when politics surface faster than strategy, and when early decisions quietly define success or failure.

Navid shares real-world insights from decades of global executive work, including:

• Why the popular “first 90 days” logic often misleads senior leaders

• What separates successful transitions from early derailment

• Why observation can be more powerful than action at the start

• How top interim leaders reframe mandates before executing

Rather than offering formulas or shortcuts, this conversation reveals the mindset shift required to lead through transition – especially when stakes are high and expectations are unforgiving.

If you lead at senior level, advise leaders, or step into high-pressure roles during change, this episode will challenge how you think about leadership transitions.

What does leadership look like when a country collapses around you?
In this episode of Boardroom Talks, CE Interim Managing Partner Bohuslav Lipovský sits down with Christoph Vavrik, a global executive and CE Interim Board Advisor, to discuss what it truly means to lead through extreme uncertainty.

Christoph shares his firsthand experience running a major international business in Myanmar during the 2021 military coup — a moment when banking systems froze, communication lines fell apart, and every assumption about “normal business” disappeared overnight.

This conversation goes far beyond theory. You’ll hear:

• How leaders think when information is incomplete or wrong

• What actually happens inside a company when the state collapses

• Why some executives freeze while others take decisive action

• The surprising importance of crisis simulations and mock drills

• When and why companies must call in external crisis specialists

• How trust, resilience, and ego shape leadership under fire

This is a rare, unfiltered look into real crisis leadership, told by someone who had to protect people, operations, and assets while navigating one of the most volatile events a leader can face.

For CEOs, board members, investors, and anyone responsible for leading teams in unpredictable environments, this episode offers lessons you won’t find in a textbook.

Step inside the digital revolution with Eva-Maria Müller-Stuler, one of the world’s leading AI and data science voices. In this episode, we explore how technology is reshaping industries, why many digital transformations fail, and what leaders must do to stay ahead.Eva shares insights on AI governance, bias, and execution gaps – breaking down how companies can move beyond buzzwords to achieve measurable impact. Whether you’re a CEO, investor, or transformation leader, this conversation will challenge how you think about the future of work and business.👉 Watch until the end for her practical take on turning AI from hype into trusted solutions.

What happens when leadership hits a wall—and the clock is ticking?

In this raw and honest episode of Boardroom Talks, Xander Kruger, an execution-driven interim CEO with deep roots in turnaround leadership, crisis transformation, and Middle East expansion, joins Bohuslav Lipovsky to explore what it really takes to lead under pressure.

👉 You’ll learn:

• Why many companies delay action during a crisis—and the high cost of waiting
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• What “CEO loneliness” looks like in real operational breakdowns
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• How interim leaders stabilize chaos and bring back structure, clarity, and confidence
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• The uncomfortable truths about doing business in the GCC—and what European executives often get wrong
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• Why leadership success is about execution, not theory

This is a must-listen for founders, investors, C-suite executives, and transformation leaders navigating fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

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Why do so many Western companies fail when entering the Middle East?

In this episode of The Leadership Mandate, CE Interim founder Bohuslav Lipovsky sits down with veteran transformation expert Nick Ayton to unpack the real reasons behind market entry failures—and how to get it right.

🎯 You’ll learn:

• The top 5 mistakes companies make in GCC expansion

• How to validate your market before investing

• Why interim leaders accelerate growth and reduce risk

• How family offices and local partnerships are shaping the region’s future

Whether you're an investor, CEO, or scaling leader, this is your roadmap for Middle East success.

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