Marie Holive talks with Jean-Hugues Monier, retired Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company and chevalier of the Légion d'honneur, about weaving purpose and service into a life of leadership.

From mentoring students and supporting transatlantic education through the Lafayette Fellowship, to helping restore cultural icons like Notre-Dame de Paris, Jean-Hugues has made giving back a core part of his journey, not a later chapter, but a constant thread.

In this thoughtful conversation, Marie and Jean-Hugues reflect on how leaders at every stage can blend impact, legacy, and service in powerful and lasting ways.

Timestamps:

(00:00)Welcome to the podcast

(01:58) Importance of giving back

(04:46) What is the Lafayette Fellowship?

(10:05) How does Jean-Hugues give back?

(15:45) Practical tips on giving back

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Marie talks with Therese Miclot, Director of Facilitation Excellence at Proteus International about her book: "The Facilitation Advantage", which breaks down the mindsets and skills leaders need to run high-impact meetings and shape meaningful conversations that actually move the business forward.

Therese has spent more than 25 years helping leaders level up, not just by teaching them what to do, but by showing them how to show up.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to the podcast

(01:40) Why is facilitation an important topic?

(05:44) Using emotional intelligence to pick up cues in the room

(09:32) Common mistakes when facilitating

(12:36) Importance of storytelling

(18:14) Elevating people in the meeting

(22:11) Overview of facilitation practical tips

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Erika talks with Zina Sutch and Patrick Malone about their new book, Little BIG Decisions: A Leader Imperative for Lasting Impact. They propose that some of leaders' critical choice points are the day-to-day decisions that affect their teams and clients most.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Podcast introduction

(00:34) Introducing Zina and Patrick

(01:39) What are little big decisions?

(03:18) Differences between little/little decisions and little/big decisions

(05:15) What happens when we ignore the little big decisions

(07:22) Importance of curiosity

(08:06) Practical steps for making better decisions

(11:42) Early warning signs that signal trouble for leaders

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Marie speaks to former headhunter and board readiness coach Jacquie O’Dea about demystifying that all-important first leap into the boardroom, sharing insider tips on what today’s boards really want, how to craft a stand-out value proposition, and the smartest ways to build the relationships that open boardroom doors.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to the podcast

(00:34) Introduction to Jacquie

(01:44) What are boards looking for in new board members?

(07:45) How do you know when you're ready to join a board?

(17:24) Steps to build visibility and credibility with the right people

(20:31) Reframe, network, self awareness and persistence

(24:17) Practical tips for landing your next board role

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Erika talks with Nick Smallman, founder and CEO of Working Voices , about how to support employee engagement by focusing on what he calls "social wellbeing."

Timestamps

(00:00) Introduction to the podcast

(00:33) Introduction to Nick Smallman

(01:50) Why is employee engagement and wellbeing is important

(04:25) How to avoid employee disengagement

(06:45) Being intentional in a hybrid work environment

(10:58) Common engagement killers at work

(13:44) How can leaders improve workplaces?

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Marie talks with Patrick Hogan, Chief Business Evolution Officer at Black & Veatch, a seasoned leader with decades of experience in sales transformation, commercial excellence, and innovation. They are diving into the world of sales excellence and what it takes to drive sustainable business growth.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Podcast introduction

(00:35) - Introduction to Patrick Hogan

(02:22) - Biggest shifts in how teams approach sales[06:44] - How to deliver ongoing value

(09:55) - What is zippering?

(11:27) - How to keep motivation going

(19:13) - Practical tips for improving sales tactics

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Erika talks with Chip Wade, CEO of Union Square Hospitality Group about the power of hospitality as a foundational element of all businesses - what it means and how to incorporate it.

Timestamps:

(00:00) - Welcome to the Proteus Leader Show

(00:35) - Introduction to Chip Wade

(01:36) - What is enlightened hospitality?

(04:10) - Staff as members of the community

(06:14) - Importance of creating a positive experience

(09:00) - Making customers feel they're appreciated

(10:12) - Practical tips for creating a hospitality environment

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This episode was created with the help of AI technology.

Marie talks with Andrey Fadeev, CEO of GDEV Inc. a major gaming company listed on NASDAQ. AI is rapidly transforming game development, from generating realistic environments to personalizing player experiences. But implementing AI at scale comes with challenges—from internal resistance to technological hurdles.

Marie and Andrey explore GDEV’s journey, the obstacles faced, and the creative solutions that are making AI a daily habit in Entertainment.

Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction to episode

(01:46) Implementing AI tools at GDEV

(04:06) Challenges when implementing AI

(08:51) Making AI a daily habit at GDEV

(11:43) Practical tips when implementing AI for business leaders

(14:20) Key takeaways from the episode

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Marie talks with bestselling author and Proteus founding partner Erika Andersen about her newest book, The New Old: Crafting Your Best Later Life. They explore how aging can be a time of discovery, connection, and renewal.

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Marie speaks with Eddie Cunningham, the President of Studio Distribution Services, a joint venture between Universal Pictures and WarnerMedia, which handles the home entertainment distribution of major studios. With decades of experience in the home entertainment industry, Eddie has navigated some of the most significant shifts in media consumption. Together they explore how to lead and innovate in a declining market, like the DVD industry, while keeping your team—and yourself—motivated.

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