Episode DescriptionJoin Kevin and marketing communications expert Craig Paisley as they explore seven critical workplace trends that are already reshaping how organizations operate in 2026. From AI integration to employee well-being, this episode provides actionable insights for leaders navigating unprecedented organizational changes.Key TimestampsIntroduction & Overview0:00 - 0:43 - Episode introduction and welcome0:43 - 1:26 - Catching up on the new year and upcoming TV show project1:26 - 2:13 - Introduction to the seven workplace trends topic2:13 - 5:10 - Initial observations on workplace evolution, AI disruption, and the concept of "micro-shifting"The Seven Trends Overview5:10 - 5:42 - Listing all seven trends to be coveredTrend 1: AI Integration and Human-AI Collaboration5:42 - 8:27 - AI transforming from tool to team member; Microsoft's perspective; SHRM research on 92% of CHROs expecting greater AI integration8:27 - 10:46 - Discussion on AI agents (Google, Claude) and the balance between automation and human judgmentTrend 2: Leadership Evolution and Manager Support10:51 - 12:53 - The manager engagement crisis; Gallup research showing managers influence 70% of employee engagement but are increasingly burned out12:53 - 14:07 - Four critical actions to support managers; human-centric leadership replacing command and control14:07 - 14:58 - Discussion on leadership styles using current political examplesTrend 3: Flexible Work Structures and Hybrid Reality14:58 - 16:00 - Transition from temporary arrangements to formalized hybrid structures16:00 - 17:18 - Research findings on engagement drivers; professional development (71%) vs remote work (63%)17:18 - 18:24 - Discussion on South African infrastructure challenges affecting remote workTrend 4: Employee Engagement Crisis and Burnout Prevention18:24 - 19:50 - Alarming statistic: employee engagement dropped from 88% (2025) to 64% (2026)19:50 - 21:32 - Factors driving the crisis; 51% of workers likely to leave organizations ineffective at addressing workplace needs21:32 - 22:49 - Real-world perspective on retention challenges in South AfricaTrend 5: Skills-Based Hiring and Workforce Adaptation22:49 - 24:33 - Shift from credential-based to skills-focused recruitment; 39% of job skills may be disrupted in coming years24:33 - 26:30 - Discussion on generalist approaches, job description flexibility, and continuous learningTrend 6: Culture as Competitive Advantage26:30 - 27:51 - The gap: 93% consider culture important, but only 36% feel it's well-defined and drives performance27:51 - 29:21 - DEI practices impact: organizations 1.7x more likely to win new business; importance of multigenerational workforces29:21 - 30:29 - Personal insights on managing six generations in one team; South African cultural contextTrend 7: Well-Being as Organizational Strategy30:35 - 32:08 - Well-being shifting from HR function to strategic priority; physical workplace redesign for mental health32:08 - 34:05 - Leadership training on burnout recognition; potential for 4-day work week with AI-driven productivity34:05 - 34:29 - Examples from Netherlands' 32-hour work weekClosing Insights34:36 - 35:40 - Common thread: balancing technological advancement with human needs; seven key success factors35:40 - 36:59 - List of research sources (SHRM, DHR Global, IMD, Fast Company, PRSA, Gallup)36:59 - 37:50 - Final thoughts on the human element and employee-first approach37:50 - 38:00 - Closing remarks and invitation to tune in next weekKey Takeaways by TrendTrend 1: AI IntegrationTrend 2: Leadership EvolutionTrend 3: Flexible WorkTrend 4: Employee EngagementTrend 5: Skills-Based HiringTrend 6: CultureTrend 7: Well-Being

In this episode, we’re joined by Nick Kinley, award-winning psychologist, leadership consultant, executive coach, media commentator, and author of The Power Trap: How Leadership Changes People. Broadcasting all the way from the United Kingdom, Nick brings over 40 years of experience across sales, marketing, HR, consulting, forensic psychotherapy, and global leadership development.This powerful conversation dives deep into:Why power changes people — often without them realisingHow leadership is becoming more performative and toxicWhy empathy declines the longer leaders hold powerThe link between power, ego, and risk-takingWhy leadership may be in a global crisisPractical tools leaders can use to stay grounded, human, and effectiveNick also shares practical, research-backed strategies for improving information flow, building trust, and avoiding the silent traps that cause most leaders to slowly become average rather than exceptional.⏱️ Timestamps0:05 Welcome & introduction0:22 Meet Nick Kinley2:00 From prison psychology to boardrooms3:19 The Power Trap explained5:35 Why power becomes toxic9:18 Leadership, accountability & social media14:59 Are we in a global leadership crisis?18:37 Risk-taking, ego & power27:26 The good news for leaders31:21 Practical leadership strategies that work35:33 Why you should read The Power Trap📘 Get the book: The Power Trap – How Leadership Changes People🌐 Website: nickkinley.com📚 Available on Amazon🔗 Connect with Nick on LinkedIn (link below)👉 If you found value in this conversation, please like, share, and subscribe — it helps us grow the channel and bring you more world-class conversations on leadership and human behaviour.

Good afternoon and welcome to The Lunchtime Series with Kevin Britz, where we lead the charge with insights, information, and effective results in coaching, leadership, and marketing.In this powerful end-of-year episode, Kevin is joined by Marketing & Communications Specialist Craig Page-Lee for a deep, practical conversation on leadership reflection and the critical themes leaders must focus on as they move into 2026.As the year draws to a close, 56% of employees are asking whether their jobs align with their long-term goals. But the bigger question is:👉 Are leaders reflecting deeply enough on their own leadership effectiveness?This episode explores:Why reflection is no longer optional for leadersThe difference between strategic leaders and reactive onesThe 7 essential reflection questions every leader must askHow to turn reflection into clear action using a 90-day leadership sprintHow to define your 2026 Leadership Theme as a personal North Star⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:05 – Welcome to The Lunchtime Series with Kevin Britz0:18 – Introducing today’s guest: Craig Pasley1:16 – Recap of last week’s leadership & marketing themes2:15 – Deliverability, trust & email performance as priorities2:50 – Data-driven strategies to engage decision-makers3:22 – Omni-channel marketing & Connected TV insights4:35 – Why year-end reflection matters more than ever5:25 – 56% of employees questioning job alignment6:18 – Only 8% of leaders are truly strategic – why?7:26 – How leaders should structure reflection time8:06 – Creating a “portfolio of evidence” for the year9:06 – Reflection Question 1: What did I change my mind about?11:13 – Reflection Question 2: What created vs drained my energy?13:33 – Reflection Question 3: Leadership anchors vs boat anchors15:30 – Reflection Question 4: Where did fear hold me back?17:20 – Reflection Question 5: Greatest hits & worst misses19:28 – Reflection Question 6: How did I invest in my people?21:21 – Reflection Question 7: Human-centred leadership & empathy22:26 – Turning reflection into action: The 90-Day Leadership Sprint24:02 – Creating your 2026 Leadership Theme26:11 – Three core leadership truths for 202627:35 – What kind of leader will you choose to become?28:45 – Quote of the day & final reflections29:40 – Closing remarks & what’s coming next on the show🔗 RESOURCES & REFERENCESKorn Ferry Global Workplace SurveyBCG Global Leadership Trends ReportDDI Global Leadership ForecastGallup Research on Purpose & PerformanceTim Ferriss – Fear-Setting FrameworkOne-to-One Journaling Reflection MethodsIf you found value in this conversation:👉 Like, share, and subscribe to help us grow the channel.👉 Join us every Wednesday & Thursday on The Lunchtime Series.📌 Reflection questions and assessment links will be added in the description below.Until next time — lead intentionally.

🎙️ Lunchtime Series with Kevin BritzGuest: Craig Page-Lee | Employer Branding Deep Dive🔥 Marketing • Leadership • Employer Brand StrategyWelcome back to Lunch Shares with me, Kevin Britz — leading the charge with insights, information, and ultimately effective results.Today, I’m joined by my co-host and marketing and communications expert, Craig Page-Lee, as we unpack one of the most misunderstood but powerful strategic levers in business: Employer Branding.Craig brings decades of experience working with major banks, insurers, and enterprise brands across Africa — and in this episode, he breaks down exactly why employer branding saves companies millions, attracts top talent, and transforms culture from the inside out.If you're in HR, leadership, marketing, recruitment, CX or EX, this episode is essential. 👇⭐ What You’ll Learn• The difference between EVP Employee Value Proposition and Employer Branding• Why EVP is the why, and employer branding is the what + how• How companies waste money and lose talent through misaligned messaging• How leadership, culture, and real employee experience drive brand reputation• The financial impact: lower turnover, better hires, higher engagement, and improved performance• Why clarity, consistency, and authenticity are non-negotiable• How financial services, tech, retail, and FMCG are using EB as a competitive advantage⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Welcome and Intro00:12 – Greeting Craig Page-Lee00:23 – Craig on losing his voice and recovery01:03 – The first time Craig ever missed a show01:16 – Recap of last week’s episode01:33 – Purpose-led and values-driven brands02:05 – Regenerative sustainability02:55 – Immersive and phygital brand experiences03:39 – Less is more: meaningful engagement03:51 – Today’s topic intro: Employer Branding04:23 – EVP vs Employer Branding explained06:02 – EVP as the why and employer branding as the what and how07:11 – Why large brands struggle with messaging clarity08:04 – Mapping brand architecture and communication layers09:30 – Who owns employer branding – the triangle of CHRO, CMO and CEO10:30 – Roles: HR, marketing, leadership11:52 – Why employer branding is business strategy, not HR admin13:28 – Who pays for EB? Budget structures explained15:05 – Stages of EB investment EVP to careers site to campaigns16:12 – The ROI of employer branding 43 percent savings, 28 percent turnover reduction, 202 percent performance boost17:31 – Why EB pays for itself19:11 – The 10 key considerations for building an authentic EB24:06 – Consistency in storytelling across touchpoints25:04 – Leadership as proof of brand culture27:24 – Cross-functional collaboration28:20 – Final thoughts: EB as a retention and attraction engine29:05 – Case studies: banks, insurers, breweries and retail giants30:41 – Why EB is a no-brainer for any serious brand31:06 – Reputation diagnostics and quick wins31:58 – Quote of the day32:24 – Wrap-up and where to find more32:36 – Closing and thank you🔥 Quote of the Episode“Customers will never love a company until the employees love it first.” — Simon Sinek🙌 Connect with Us🎧 Listen to the full podcast on all major platforms💬 For employer branding consulting, contact Craig Page-Lee📩 For leadership coaching and corporate culture transformation, reach out to Kevin Britz🔖 Hashtags#EmployerBranding #EVP #Leadership #MarketingStrategy #CultureTransformation #TalentAcquisition #KevinBritz #CraigPageLee #LunchtimeSeries #BrandStrategy #PeopleAndCulture #BusinessGrowth #SouthAfricaBusiness #EmployeeExperience #HRStrategy

In this 200th episode of The Lunchtime Series, Kevin Britz and guest co-host Craig Page-Lee unpack when ambiguity can be a smart leadership tactic (and when it backfires). We connect the dots between emotional intelligence, feedback mistakes leaders make, and the surprising power of strategic ambiguity to spark innovation, protect psychological safety, and manage complex stakeholder environments. If you lead teams, sell ideas, or communicate for a living, this one’s gold.What you’ll learn • Why consistency is the secret edge of great podcasts and great leaders • The Fast Company insights on feedback mistakes & EQ • “Strategic ambiguity” — what it is, when to use it, and how to avoid turning vague • Practical guardrails: be clear on intent & principles, flexible on pathways & details • A simple best-practice checklist you can use with your team today🎯 Call to actionIf this helped, hit Like, Subscribe, and share with a leader who needs it. Comment your biggest take-away and how you’ll try strategic ambiguity this week.⸻Chapters (approx.) • 0:05 — Welcome & milestone (200th episode) with Craig Page-Lee • 1:20 — Why consistency wins in podcasting & leadership • 2:30 — Recap: Leaders missing the mark on feedback (EQ link) • 3:55 — Today’s topic: When ambiguity beats clarity • 5:40 — Six reasons leaders intentionally use ambiguity • 10:12 — The risks: confusion, trust, accountability • 13:19 — When to use it, how to use it well, when to avoid it • 16:42 — “Use strategic ambiguity, not vague leadership” • 18:40 — Five summary points & ethical guardrails • 21:24 — Creativity, dialogue, and keeping the comms honest • 22:30 — Wrap, next steps & audience challengeThe Lunchtime Series with Kevin Britz explores practical leadership, coaching, and marketing conversations that drive real-world results. This episode with Craig Page-Lee dives into “strategic ambiguity” — the art of staying crystal clear on purpose and principles while leaving execution pathways flexible enough to foster creativity, ownership, and momentum. Expect research-backed insights, usable frameworks, and straight-talk you can put to work today.⸻Host & GuestHost: Kevin Britz — Executive Coach, Leadership Strategist, Creator & Host of The Lunchtime SeriesWebsite: www.kevinbritz.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevinbritzSpeaking/Coaching enquiries: via website contact formGuest: Craig Page-Lee — Marketing & Business Strategy Leader, co-host of Lunchtime Marketing & LeadershipLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/craigpagelee⸻Hashtags/Tags (comma-separated)leadership, strategic ambiguity, communication skills, emotional intelligence, feedback at work, leadership communication, marketing strategy, stakeholder management, psychological safety, coaching, Kevin Britz, Craig Page-Lee, The Lunchtime Series, lunchtime marketing, business strategy, team leadership, innovation, executive coaching, South Africa leadership

In today’s episode of The Lunchtime Series with Kevin Britz, we’ve partnered with Hello Coach to bring you an exclusive look at Leadership Development, Emotional Intelligence, and Resilience — featuring Pearl Tshabalala, a Leadership, Life, and Wellness Coach, Mentor, and Psychosocial Practitioner.Discover how leaders can elevate their emotional intelligence, build trust, balance empathy with accountability, and develop authentic leadership that inspires others. Pearl shares her professional journey from social work to leadership coaching, insights into mental well-being, and how resilience and realism can transform the way leaders show up for themselves and their teams.👉 Claim your Hello Coach offerVisit https://www.kevinbritz.com/hellocoach/ and use promo code lunchtimeseries to unlock your free 40-minute personalised coaching session!📣 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to help us grow the channel and bring you more powerful conversations around coaching, leadership, and personal mastery.⸻🧭 Overview • Topic: Leadership Development & Building Resilience • Series: Lunchtime Series with Kevin Britz • Guest: Pearl Tshabalala — Leadership, Life & Wellness Coach • Host: Kevin Britz — Leadership Coach | Speaker | Culture Specialist | Podcast Host • Partnership: In collaboration with Hello Coach • Themes: Leadership, Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, Trust, Empathy, Accountability, Mental Wellness, Resilience⸻⏰ Timestamps00:00 – Intro & Hello Coach partnership offer00:51 – Welcome to The Lunchtime Series with Kevin Britz01:09 – Meet Pearl Tshabalala: Leadership & Wellness Coach02:19 – Why leadership development matters04:01 – The benefits of leadership coaching05:33 – Emotional intelligence & self-awareness in leadership07:03 – Mental well-being and leadership balance09:06 – The importance of trust in leadership10:15 – How to build trust within teams13:00 – Accountability and empowerment in leadership15:01 – The difference between being a boss and a leader17:43 – Balancing accountability and empathy20:02 – The power of consistency in leadership21:28 – Building resilience & avoiding burnout23:26 – Defining purpose and meaning in leadership25:27 – Coaching as a support system for leaders28:44 – Avoiding burnout and the importance of rest31:28 – Realistic expectations and leadership character32:11 – Pearl’s three key takeaways for leaders33:52 – Closing thoughts and how to connect with Pearl⸻👥 About the GuestPearl TshabalalaLeadership, Life & Wellness Coach | Mentor | Wellness Counsellor | Employee Well-being SpecialistWith over 12 years’ experience as a psychosocial practitioner and social worker, Pearl helps individuals and organizations develop strong, emotionally intelligent leaders. She specializes in leadership development, coaching, and employee wellness, empowering people to thrive personally and professionally.🔗 Connect with Pearl on LinkedIn⸻🎙️ About the HostKevin BritzFounder of Leadership by Design | Leadership Coach | Speaker | Culture Specialist | Host of The Lunchtime SeriesKevin helps organizations and leaders unlock potential through coaching, leadership development, and purpose-driven culture design.🌐 www.kevinbritz.com📧 [email protected]⸻🏷️ Tagsleadership, leadership development, coaching, leadership coaching, personal growth, emotional intelligence, wellness, life coaching, resilience, burnout prevention, accountability, empathy in leadership, trust, leadership mindset, self-awareness, mental health, workplace wellbeing, hello coach, lunchtime series, kevin britz, pearl tshabalala, leadership by design, career coaching, team development, culture design, employee wellness, motivation, leadership podcast, south africa coaching, self improvement, purpose driven leadership⸻

Welcome to Lunchtime Shares with your host Kevin Britz, joined by marketing communications expert and co-host Craig Page-Lee. In this episode, we dive into emotional intelligence in leadership—why EQ matters, and how leaders can use awareness, empathy, and intentional communication to build trust and performance.Kevin and Craig unpack five core EQ skills—empathy, self-awareness, emotional regulation, relationship management, and active listening—with practical phrases, real examples, and takeaways you can use today. They also revisit fresh insights from the latest Gen Z & Millennial workforce survey and explore the difference between intention vs. behaviour in leadership.✨ Please like, share, and subscribe for weekly conversations on coaching, leadership, and marketing!⸻🧭 Overview • Gen Z/Millennial workplace shifts and expectations • EQ as a leadership superpower (beyond technical skills) • Practical phrases for tense or high-stakes conversations • Handling triggers and staying regulated under pressure • Relationship management and conflict resolution • Active listening: asking how (not just why) to truly understand⸻⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction00:11 – Welcome to Lunchtime Shares00:23 – Meet Craig Page-Lee, Marketing & Leadership Expert01:04 – Personal milestone: Craig becomes a father-in-law 🎉01:50 – Gen Z & Millennial Survey recap (key stats & takeaways)03:36 – Today’s topic: Emotional Intelligence & Leadership04:12 – What is EQ and why it matters at work06:05 – Intention vs. behaviour in real leadership10:05 – Communication, sensitivity & EQ at senior levels11:05 – The 5 EQ skills overview12:00 – Skill 1: Empathy & perspective-taking14:00 – Curiosity over judgment: seeing other perspectives15:02 – Skill 2: Self-awareness (triggers, impact, feedback)17:18 – Skill 3: Emotional regulation under pressure19:11 – Human needs & why regulation slips20:00 – Skill 4: Relationship management & conflict models22:00 – Skill 5: Active listening that builds trust23:15 – NLP lens: asking “how” vs. “why”26:06 – Signs of low EQ in teams27:59 – Real-life example: navigating a difficult conversation30:34 – Leadership, inclusion, and social awareness31:34 – Quote of the day: Brené Brown on connection32:01 – Practicing EQ daily (habits & phrases)32:51 – Outro: Like, share & subscribe⸻👤 About the HostKevin Britz is a leadership and transformation coach and marketing strategist, and the founder of Leadership by Design (LBD). He helps individuals and organizations achieve sustainable, “in-flight” results through conscious communication, people-centric leadership, and practical systems for growth.⸻🎙️ About the Guest / Co-HostCraig Page-Lee is a seasoned marketing communications expert and leadership thinker. With extensive experience in brand strategy, customer engagement, and business growth, Craig brings nuanced, real-world insight to the human side of leadership and organizational performance.⸻🔖 Tags (each ending with a comma)leadership,emotional intelligence,emotional regulation,empathy,communication skills,marketing leadership,coaching,leadership podcast,workplace intelligence,self-awareness,active listening,Gen Z workforce,millennial trends,relationship management,leadership development,Brené Brown,intention vs behaviour,executive coaching,mindful leadership,team management,business podcast,Leadership by Design,Kevin Britz,Craig Page-Lee,Lunchtime Shares,human leadership,coaching conversations,Inc Magazine,emotional intelligence in business,conscious leadership,EQ for leaders,leadership skills,leadership training,emotional awareness,workplace well-being,leadership growth,professional development,emotional maturity,

We unpack the fascinating topic of Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) in leadership — exploring how values, purpose, and meaning can transform not just organizations, but also people’s lives. Nadia shares her personal journey, the neuroscience behind SQ, and how leaders can integrate spiritual intelligence into everyday practices to drive impact, trust, and authentic connection.If you’ve ever wondered how spirituality fits into leadership without being about religion, this is the conversation you need to hear.👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to help us grow this channel!⸻🕒 Timestamps0:00 – Intro & welcome0:39 – Meet Nadia Barsch, Executive Head of Business Enterprise at LRMG1:14 – Leadership development and Nadia’s background2:23 – Why spiritual intelligence matters in leadership3:43 – Personal roots and influence of upbringing5:04 – Spiritual intelligence vs. religion6:20 – Neuroscience and spiritual intelligence in practice8:43 – Stories of leaders with strong SQ10:13 – Authentic leadership and meaning-making12:22 – The corporate gap: why organizations are spiritually starved14:04 – Crisis, chaos, and the need for conscious leadership15:06 – Silence, stillness, and practices for leaders17:03 – Chaos vs. signal: finding your true focus18:36 – AI vs. Human Intelligence vs. Spiritual Intelligence21:22 – Skills-based economy & the great unlearning23:04 – What SQ looks like in organizations24:43 – Practical exercises: breathing, pauses, perspective-taking26:43 – Authentic conversations & trust in leadership27:59 – Conscious living vs. unconscious living29:53 – Nadia’s work at LRMG and workforce readiness32:40 – How to connect with Nadia⸻🙋 About the Guest: Nadia Barsch • Role: Executive Head of Business Enterprise, LRMG • Expertise: Leadership development, strategic learning solutions, workforce readiness • Focus: Helping leaders embrace purpose, values, and meaning to create lasting business impact • Passion: Spiritual intelligence as a force multiplier for good in organizations and communities • Connect with Nadia: LinkedIn – Nadia Barsch | LRMG Website or https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-barsch-8ba402b/⸻🎙 About the Host: Kevin BritzKevin Britz is a leadership coach, speaker, and content creator dedicated to unlocking human potential. He is the host of The Lunchtime Series, a podcast and YouTube show where he speaks with thought leaders, coaches, and executives around the world about leadership, culture, and transformation.🌐 Learn more: www.kevinbritz.com⸻🔖 Tagsleadership, coaching, marketing, spiritual intelligence, SQ, EQ, IQ, human intelligence, AI vs HI, leadership development, Kevin Britz, The Lunchtime Series, Nadia Barsch, LRMG, workforce readiness, neuroscience of leadership, authentic leadership, business impact, purpose-driven leadership, organizational culture, future of work, conscious leadership, values in business, executive coaching, leadership podcast

Good afternoon and welcome to The Lunchtime Series! In today’s Marketing & Leadership segment, I’m joined by co-host and marketing/communications expert Craig Page-Lee. We recap last episode’s big takeaways on how AI is enhancing customer experience (personalisation, proactive service, omnichannel, self-service, call-center upgrades), then dive into 10 practical ChatGPT prompt frameworks every marketer can use — from Scarcity Theory and Social Proof to the Endowment Effect.You’ll hear how to craft better prompts (because quality questions = quality outputs), how NLP concepts underpin persuasive language, and why credibility, bias, and emotional forecasting matter in real campaigns. We close with an Einstein quote and a quick programming note: the show’s back every Wednesday and Thursday weekly.👇 Chapters below. Like, share, and subscribe to help the channel grow!Overview • Quick life update (Europe trip, Eugene’s 40th, we got married 🎉). • Recap: AI powering CX across retail and call centers. • Main topic: Generative AI for marketers — 10 prompt patterns you can apply today. • How to engineer better prompts and avoid “rubbish in, rubbish out.” • Practical examples, team use, and finishing insights.About the Guest — Craig Page-LeeCraig Page-Lee is a seasoned marketing and communications strategist, agency leader, and co-host of the Lunchtime Series. He specialises in brand strategy, retail and customer experience, and the practical application of AI to accelerate marketing effectiveness. Craig is known for turning complex concepts into tight, usable playbooks for marketers and exec teams.About the Host — Kevin BritzKevin Britz is a leadership coach, program designer, speaker, and host of The Lunchtime Series. He helps teams and leaders SHIFT into future-ready thinking, bridging AI vs HI (Human Intelligence) with practical frameworks for creativity, attention, self-management, critical thinking, and social intelligence. Kevin’s work spans executive coaching, culture transformation, and high-performance team enablement.Episode Details / Key Takeaways • AI’s CX edge: personalisation, proactive service, omnichannel, self-service, and smarter call-center ops. • Better prompting = better strategy: use 10 prompt frameworks to shape campaigns and briefs. • BleKevin Britz, Lunchtime Series, Craig Page-Lee, marketing, leadership, customer experience, AI, generative AI, ChatGPT, prompt engineering, marketing prompts, NLP, social proof, scarcity, hierarchy of effects, primacy effect, recency effect, affective forecasting, endowment effect,nd NLP-style language, credibility cues, and social proof to move from idea → action. • Use affective forecasting and endowment to ethically connect emotion to value. • Build your ChatGPT “voice”: define tone, constraints, and keep questioning to get quality.Call to ActionIf this helped, like, comment, and share. Tell us which prompt you’ll test first — and we’ll workshop examples in a future episode. Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday & Thursday.Tags (comma-separated)

We unpack the fascinating topic of Spiritual Intelligence (SQ) in leadership — exploring how values, purpose, and meaning can transform not just organizations, but also people’s lives. Nadia shares her personal journey, the neuroscience behind SQ, and how leaders can integrate spiritual intelligence into everyday practices to drive impact, trust, and authentic connection.If you’ve ever wondered how spirituality fits into leadership without being about religion, this is the conversation you need to hear.👉 Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to help us grow this channel!⸻🕒 Timestamps0:00 – Intro & welcome0:39 – Meet Nadia Barsch, Executive Head of Business Enterprise at LRMG1:14 – Leadership development and Nadia’s background2:23 – Why spiritual intelligence matters in leadership3:43 – Personal roots and influence of upbringing5:04 – Spiritual intelligence vs. religion6:20 – Neuroscience and spiritual intelligence in practice8:43 – Stories of leaders with strong SQ10:13 – Authentic leadership and meaning-making12:22 – The corporate gap: why organizations are spiritually starved14:04 – Crisis, chaos, and the need for conscious leadership15:06 – Silence, stillness, and practices for leaders17:03 – Chaos vs. signal: finding your true focus18:36 – AI vs. Human Intelligence vs. Spiritual Intelligence21:22 – Skills-based economy & the great unlearning23:04 – What SQ looks like in organizations24:43 – Practical exercises: breathing, pauses, perspective-taking26:43 – Authentic conversations & trust in leadership27:59 – Conscious living vs. unconscious living29:53 – Nadia’s work at LRMG and workforce readiness32:40 – How to connect with Nadia⸻🙋 About the Guest: Nadia Barsch • Role: Executive Head of Business Enterprise, LRMG • Expertise: Leadership development, strategic learning solutions, workforce readiness • Focus: Helping leaders embrace purpose, values, and meaning to create lasting business impact • Passion: Spiritual intelligence as a force multiplier for good in organizations and communities • Connect with Nadia: LinkedIn – Nadia Barsch | LRMG Website or https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadia-barsch-8ba402b/⸻🎙 About the Host: Kevin BritzKevin Britz is a leadership coach, speaker, and content creator dedicated to unlocking human potential. He is the host of The Lunchtime Series, a podcast and YouTube show where he speaks with thought leaders, coaches, and executives around the world about leadership, culture, and transformation.🌐 Learn more: www.kevinbritz.com⸻🔖 Tagsleadership, coaching, marketing, spiritual intelligence, SQ, EQ, IQ, human intelligence, AI vs HI, leadership development, Kevin Britz, The Lunchtime Series, Nadia Barsch, LRMG, workforce readiness, neuroscience of leadership, authentic leadership, business impact, purpose-driven leadership, organizational culture, future of work, conscious leadership, values in business, executive coaching, leadership podcast