*** A Special (Audio) Letter to... ***

Happy anniversary My dear PODCAST!

Yes, the MACE PODCAST is 2 years old right now, and I am so happy to celebrate this anniversary with all of you, the special audience, the network and the guests who have contributed to make this podcast so valuable.

Many are stories, but only One is the Heart: that’s the ethos of the MACE PODCAST, the stories that you bring and the unique heart that beats for us and in us, for what matters.

So let’s keep on getting together, let’s keep on finding our WHY, let’s keep on sharing what is ok and what is not, as is within the network the power we need to face the new challenges we have.

PEOPLE WHO SHINE FROM WITHIN DO NOT NEED THE SPOTLIGHT.

 The WHY is our light: keep shining from within, as we may be the future lighthouse that people

Yours truly,
Marco

Hello Everyone and welcome to this special episode of the MACE PODCAST!

This episode will cross over the ones previously made as the MACE PODCAST is now LIVE also with VIDEO streaming, available on YOUTUBE and on the podcast platform. Hope you enjoy it!

Our stop is DUBAI in the UNITED Arab Emirates, meeting the special guest, Roshel Jayasundera.

Roshel Jayasundera is an experienced leader in healthcare management, blending her expertise in consulting, leadership, and commercial acumen to champion patient-centric solutions worldwide. Her persistent commitment to transformative change has impacted patients across emerging markets, reshaping the landscape of healthcare access and affordability.

As a trusted consultant to 20 of the world's leading pharmaceutical companies, Roshel has spearheaded initiatives that bridge the gap between patients and innovative treatments. Her strategic guidance has not only optimized pricing and market access strategies but has also fostered a culture of collaboration and growth within her teams. Roshel's dedication to patient-centricity is evident in every facet of her work, from devising comprehensive commercial strategies to nurturing diverse consulting teams across Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia, with her insights featured in top industry publications.

- How DE&I topics can shape the culture within the organisation?

- How Women can make the difference in their way and style of leading?

- Which are the trends we're seeing in the industry? Which role is playing DUBAI and UAE in 2024 and beyond?

These are the topics we're going to discuss! Thanks and please, enjoy our conversation!

MM

Welcome to this new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

Stay tuned!

Hello Everyone and welcome to this new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

Our stop today are the United States with the special guest: Rita Lennon.

Rita is faculty and a clinical research professional. With a robust background in clinical research and education, she is dedicated to fostering a dynamic learning environment for students while also making significant contributions to the field of healthcare research. Her expertise in clinical research methodologies, patient safety, data integrity, and her passion for teaching empower students to excel academically and professionally. Rita's commitment to excellence and her ability to bridge theory with real-world application make her an invaluable asset to both her students and her local community. Her education is in public health and healthcare education, providing a strong foundation for her dual roles in academia and research.

- Which are the learning trends after the pandemic?

- How adapting the approaches to the students gets results in their future development?

- Which is the need in our industry when filling the gap between the education and career aspirations?

This and much more we're discussing with Rita Lennon.

Have a look at the incredible collaboration Rita and Crystal Robles, a colleagues of mine working in the pharma industry, made together in the learning program:

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://pima.edu/news/stories/current/202301-09-crystal-robles-crc-graduate.html__;!!OR9aRoiw!LOHtcfkgF6XnZB26dF2R8oLz2XOieFR2I3oBzk9N4dNV3rNC5dLzy-xJE4eYLo0lOphmBgWknhvyaKrKm67dMw$

Stay tuned!

MM

Welcome to this new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

My new guest is Chiara Invernizzi, from Italy.

This episode is entirely focused on the Site contracting in the pharma industry and we will cover interesting topics about the trends, the perception and the challenges that professionals encounter when working in this field.

Some of the topics we discuss are:

- Is negotiation belonging only to Legal and Contracts or we, as human being, negotiate instinctively in our lives?

- Which are the trends and the new perspectives that we see in 2024 in Site Contracting in the pharma industry?

- How can the perception of Site Contracting be changed to be able to work more effectively and efficiently across different teams?

- Which are the trends we'll see in 2024 in the pharmaceutical industry?

Stay tuned and enjoy our conversation!

MM

Welcome to this new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

Our stop is the UK with the special guest: Lucy Chamberlain.

Passionate, fun and straight-talking, Lucy has become one of the business world’s most popular female founders and motivational speakers. She worked as a TV presenter, awards judge, ICF Accredited coach and award-winning speaker.

With over 20-years leading recruitment industry experience, Lucy founded C&C Search to redefine and elevate both the client and candidates’ recruitment experience.

 In April 2020, Lucy launched the C&C Academy, a global training platform specialising in offering CPD certified qualifications, as well as bespoke, in-house training and keynote speeches for a wide variety of businesses

 Alongside her fantastic knowledge base, Lucy’s level of experience enables her to give genuine insights into leadership, change and overcoming adversity.

We will focus on the IMPOSTER SYNDROME and how we can unleash our potential, through a journey that Lucy will describe to us.

Enjoy our conversation!

Lucy C&C Search website:

https://www.candcsearch.co.uk/

https://www.candcacademy.com/

"Make the complex Seamless"

This is the principle I apply when approaching the start up phase in clinical trials, having a great strstegy set up and supported by a great team as well.

This came across not by coincidence when meeting my new guest, Kim Pilkington, tuning in from CANADA!

I was able to connect with Kim through Bonnie Low Kramen, as Bonnie and Kim wrote together an article focused on "Career Management" that I discussed with Bonnie in our last episode you can find in the MACE PODCAST library.

She is a Canadian and owner of the Practical Strategist consultancy, specializing in communications,

Kim is a globally Certified Management Consultant (CMC) and has an MBA and a baccalaureate in Psychology.

She brings 20+ years of leading teams and individuals in the creation and successful implementation of many challenging strategies, including market growth and exits, operational reviews and re-alignment in the private, government and non-profit sectors.

We will explore strategies and the steps we need to go through when building a strategy in 12 mins of conversation

Stay tuned,

MM

Welcome to this new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

This episode is entirely focused on Talent Acquisition and we will explore trends, challenges, new perspectives and horizons in the post pandemic world.

I am happy to discuss this with my guest, Mariusz Stokowacki, from United Kingdom.

Mariusz was born in Poland and he moved to UK where he was able to build his career as talent acquisition professional, with more than 20 years of professional work experience that includes 14 years in pharmaceutical recruitment and sales environment.

He Worked with leading staffing firms within life sciences, at world’s leading CROs supporting stakeholders across all levels . Also, he is a qualified Professional Performance Coach supporting those who want to make a change in their career or develop personally.

We will discuss about talent acquisition readiness, challenges, perspectives and trends in the business that is changed and it is changing due to the pandemic.

- Which are the new trends in Talent Acquisition?

- Which are the strategies that companies can have to retain talents and focusing on people as resources?

- Which are the challenges for the three stakeholders in the hiring process, candidates, recruiters and companies?

- How the Talent Acquisition readiness is changed within these last years?

- How can recruiters give feedback and candidates receive feedback alongside the hiring process?

I am sure Mariusz will share with us precious insights on these themes.

MM

Welcome to this new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

My guest is Bonnie Low Kramen from United States and this is a very special episode. It's not a coincidence that I invite again Bonnie as a guest to discuss about burn and actual topics hitting our workplace.

Why is this episode so special?

Well, to make it, I had to listen to the whisper that's deep inside and that won't let go easily. That Whisper is the passion to drive things forward, the passion to go above and beyond, to make the difference, to bring an added value and to be recognized for what done with such incredible passion.

Each one has that whisper and everyone should listen to it, to go the extra mile and make the change happen, what's aimed and looked for

With Bonnie we're going to speak about three topics:

- Career Management: in collaboration with Kim Pilkington, Bonnie wrote an article focused on the PURPOSE and INTENTION when driving your career, being you the Chief Career Office (CCO) of you incorporated. What does it mean? Which are the steps to drive your career? Do you know that one of the factor of quitting is lack of career development and opportunities?

Link to the article: https://executivesupportmagazine.com/embracing-ambition/

-Office Environement: Remove vs Office, proximity Bias, dual society in organizations, conflict and Leadership. How working remotely can collide with the office-based job and what's the hybrid all about?

- Culture: Companies run business to make money but.. what then? What's about Culture? Which is the role leaders play in instilling the culture in their staff?

Stay tuned and enjoy our conversation!

MM