If you’re an expert executive considering independent consulting—or already running your own thriving practice—this podcast is for you. The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants goes beyond the usual business advice. We talk to real-life practitioners—strategists, deep thinkers, and multi-hyphenates who thrive on autonomy, intellectual curiosity, and portfolio careers. Whether you're exploring the leap from corporate, navigating a career transition, or scaling from solo consulting to a mic ...
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Emergence. Leading From the Field podcast shines a light on courageous leaders from around the world; leaders who are shaping the future in bold and inspiring ways. Moving beyond the boardroom, each episode features either reflections from the host, or authentic conversations with guests; the changemakers, visionaries, and innovators who are leading from experience, purpose, and heart, from the field where transformation takes place. These are conversations with people who are listening deep ...
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Welcome to the Corporate Crossover: Bound for Success podcast—your go-to resource for ambitious business professionals ready to transition from the corporate world to consulting, entrepreneurship, or building a powerful personal brand. In this episode, we’re diving into a game-changing topic: how to build passive income streams as you prepare to leave your 9-to-5. If you're a corporate professional exploring life beyond the cubicle, this episode will equip you with practical, proven strategi ...
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Launched in 2014, Smashing the Plateau shares weekly stories, strategies and ideas to help consultants, coaches and small business owners build success as entrepreneurs following long careers as high-achieving employees. We believe you should be able to take control over your career destiny, do what you love, what you’re competent at doing, and get paid what you’re worth, consistently. We are committed to the success of expertise-based businesses. Ready to go even deeper? The Smashing the Pl ...
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A podcast dedicated to highlighting accomplishments and challenges of current/future minority business leaders.
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Building Doors, hosted by Lauren Karan, is the podcast for ambitious professionals in construction, infrastructure, and engineering ready to accelerate their careers and lead with impact. Each episode explores how top industry leaders built their success and what it takes to stand out. Lauren shares practical strategies for career growth, networking, and influence, along with insights on leadership, hiring trends, and the future of the industry. You’ll hear real conversations with CEOs, proj ...
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VB Map Podcast is an initiative by Slash, where the company CEO Andries De Vos speaks to brilliant minds in the venture building space to understand their challenges and insights, and how venture building impacts corporate innovation
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Learning from entrepreneurs and leaders developing innovative solutions to tackle global challenges. The accessible content makes it ideal for anyone interested in these topics and looking to broaden their perspectives.
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Public speaking skills | Thought leadership consulting for women | Creating scalable offers and keynotes You’re ready to share your expertise and unique perspective with a wider audience, but maybe your public speaking skills aren’t where you want them to be, or you've been sharing your message without a strategy. Trust me, I get it. I know what it feels like to be bursting with a big idea you know will make meaningful progress toward the world you wish to see. I also know what it’s like to ...
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Nongcebo Vukile McKenzie hosts authors, speakers, renowned academics and respected leaders for enlightening and insightful conversations in both isiZulu and English. Subscribe to the channel to get all the episodes as they are uploaded. You can review, like and share links as well as subscribe to the channel. Contact: [email protected] View episodes on YouTube : Link ➡️ https://youtube.com/@nvmckenzie?si=y8ZcaOQ0yYqjGhA8 Disclaimer: Some content may include sensitive topics and discussio ...
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Are you ready to transition to full-time entrepreneurship and grow your business? Join Nia Hines, a seasoned entrepreneur with 20 years of experience, on the "Full-Time Boss" podcast where she shares insights on entrepreneurship, business mindset, CEO skills, and personal growth. At a very early age, Nia learned how to merge her analytical and creative strengths to survive and thrive in her community and environment. Since taking the leap into full-time entrepreneurship, following a corporat ...
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Women and people from diverse backgrounds are a rare sight in the tech industry, but WE ARE HERE. Many of us have few role models, a limited network, and a lot of hard work ahead of us. I believe those of us who found success have a duty to advocate for the underrepresented talent from our communities. That is the purpose of this show. I’m Monica Hernandez and I know the value of giving back to the community because it changed my life. A scholarship took me out of a humble neighborhood in th ...
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Hi, I’m Vincent McMahon. I'm a Strategy Consultant, Change Mentor and Author. I'm is passionate about helping men in their life who are lost, tired or struggling by transitioning them into becoming Black Knights (3rd stage consciousness) in their personal or professional life so they feel fulfilled, energised and connected to their joy. With an MBA in Healthcare Management from the Royal College of Surgeons, I have run a successful consulting business for over 30 years. 15 years ago my focus ...
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Whispers of the Heart - With Special Guest, Kristine Morris
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44:39In this inspiring episode, Kristine Morris, founder of The Change Maven, speaks about her journey from social work to transformational leadership and coaching. Kristine shares the deeply personal inspiration behind launching her movement in 2019—just before the world was upended—and how that pivotal time reinforced her mission to help women reconne…
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What’s Stopping You? Breaking Through the Mental Barriers to Writing Your Business Book
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8:13Send us a text What’s Stopping You? Breaking Through the Mental Barriers to Writing Your Business Book In this empowering episode of Corporate Crossover – Bound for Success, Kevin Long explores the hidden mental roadblocks that hold professionals back from writing their business book. From perfectionism and impostor syndrome to the fear of visibili…
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Move Up & To The Right with The 2x2 Podcast for Independent Consultants
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0:57Hey—I’m Lauren Wambold Patel, and this is The 2x2 Podcast. If you’re an independent consultant, strategist, or fractional exec who’s serious about building your business—not just picking up gigs—this channel is for you. I’ve built an eight-figure consulting firm from the ground up. No agency model. No corporate safety net. Just the real work of bui…
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How Resilience and Innovation Help You Lead Through Chaos with Bob Goodwin
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25:55Bob Goodwin is the President of Career Club, dedicated to helping organizations and professionals unlock their full potential. As a LinkedIn Top Voice and a member of the Harvard Business Review Advisory Council, he is a recognized expert in career development, leadership, and organizational performance. Bob hosts The Work Wire with SHRM CEO Johnny…
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70. Authenticity Over Authority: Why Real Leaders Don’t Play a Role with Domenic De Fazio
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43:39In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan welcomes Domenic De Fazio, a seasoned executive whose career journey from project manager to CEO is marked by conviction, courage, and consistency. Domenic shares the raw truth about navigating leadership without compromising your values, and what happens when the traditional leadership "suit" no…
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Mid-Year Momentum: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start Your Business Book
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7:29Send us a text Mid-Year Momentum: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Start Your Business Book It’s June, and if you haven’t made the progress you hoped for this year, this is your wake-up call. In this week’s episode of Corporate Crossover – Bound for Success, Kevin Long explains why summer is the perfect time for business professionals to start writin…
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How to Shift Your Mindset from Employee to Entrepreneur and Stand Out With a Concierge Approach Featuring Matt Griffith
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24:25Matt is a lifelong entrepreneur, a software developer since age seven, and the founder of over 30 startups. A world traveler who has visited more than 70 countries, he hosted and produced “Places to Go” for Amazon Prime. He holds a commercial pilot’s license, a real estate broker’s license, and is a musician with over 30 published songs. A GIA-cert…
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Beyond the Grey - With Special Guest, Sarah Connelly
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46:56Emergence. Leading from the Field — Episode 8: "Beyond the Grey" In this episode, Sarah Connelly speaks about the concept of grey area drinking—a pattern where individuals are highly functional but rely on alcohol to cope with stress and other pressures in their lives. Sarah explains why this issue is particularly common among high achievers and A-…
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Your Book Is Just the Beginning: How to Turn Readers into Clients and Conversations into Conversions
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9:00Send us a text In this episode of Corporate Crossover – Bound for Success, Kevin Long reveals why publishing your book is just the beginning, not the end, of your business growth journey. If you’ve written or are planning to write a book, this episode will show you how to turn it into a client-generating, authority-building machine. Learn how to us…
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How to Build Lasting Business Success by Owning Media, Embracing Mentorship, and Harnessing Community Power Featuring Prosper Taruvinga
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27:35Prosper Taruvinga is the founder of Live Long Digital, where he helps coaches and consultants scale from six to seven figures with ease and flow. A Zimbabwean-born entrepreneur based in Australia, Prosper blends digital strategy with heart, helping experts stop relying on algorithms and build profitable, enjoyable businesses they love. In today’s e…
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69. What They Don’t Tell You About Building a Consultancy from the Ground Up with Harley Whaikawa
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47:59In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Harley Whaikawa, Director at Minerva Group, whose journey from the military to civil engineering and into consultancy leadership is anything but traditional. From cold calls and rejection to becoming a respected voice in fire engineering and a force on LinkedIn, Harley shares the l…
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The Confidence Myth: Why You Don’t Need to ‘Feel Ready’ to Write Your Business Book
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6:44Send us a text In this week’s episode of Corporate Crossover – Bound for Success, Kevin Long busts the myth that you need to feel ready before writing your business book. If you’ve been holding back, waiting for more confidence, experience, or clarity, this is your wake-up call. Learn why confidence is a result of action, not a prerequisite, and ho…
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How to Transition from Corporate Leader to Successful Entrepreneur Featuring Wagner Denuzzo
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29:41Wagner Denuzzo is the author of Leading to Succeed, a book on essential skills for the new workplace. He is currently a consultant and coach at his own firm. Previously, he served as the VP and Global Head of Leadership Development at IBM, as well as the VP and Head of Capabilities for the Future of Work at Prudential Financial. He is a seasoned le…
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Leading with Sensitivity and Strength - With Special Guest, Steph Ellen
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45:52Emergence. Leading from the Field — Episode 7: "Leading with Sensitivity and Strength" In this episode, Steph Ellen shares her transformative journey from a high-achieving, single-focused veterinary career to becoming a multidimensional coach blending science, spirituality, and somatic practices. She discusses how a literal “wake-up call”—being kic…
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The Authority Gap: Why Good Professionals Get Overlooked—and How Writing a Book Closes the Gap
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7:32Send us a text In this episode of Corporate Crossover – Bound for Success, Kevin Long uncovers why so many skilled business professionals get overlooked—and how writing a book is the strategic move that finally puts them on the map. If you’ve ever felt invisible in your industry despite delivering top-tier results, this episode will show you how to…
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How to Leverage Your Career Journey for Growth and Connection in Business Featuring Nathan Tanner
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25:01Nathan Tanner is an executive coach who helps CEOs, founders, and high-impact leaders scale themselves and their companies. He's coached leaders from companies including Electronic Arts, EA, LinkedIn, Lyft, and Google. Prior to becoming a full-time coach, he held several HR executive roles, including leading the HR team at DoorDash. Nathan has serv…
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68. The Reality of Balancing Leadership, Family, and Sustainability in Construction with Jock Macfarlane
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42:14In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Jock Macfarlane, a leader in environmental and sustainability practices within the construction industry. Jock shares his insights on why Australia’s construction sector is lagging in sustainability and how technological innovation can be the key to bridging the gap. Jock, a respec…
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Halfway There: Why Now Is the Perfect Time to Restart Your Book Goals (Before the Year Slips Away)
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7:31Send us a text In this episode of Corporate Crossover – Bound for Success, Kevin Long helps business professionals reignite their book-writing goals before the year slips away. If you started the year with the intention to write a book—but haven’t made much progress—this is your mid-year wake-up call. Discover how to restart, refocus, and finish yo…
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How to Develop Effective Strategies for Successful Business Growth and Transition Featuring Dorie Clark
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29:56Dorie Clark has been named three times as one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50. She is a keynote speaker and teaches executive education at Columbia Business School. She is also the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and Stand Out, which was named the #1 Leadershi…
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The Power of Willing - With Special Guest, Marie Soprovich
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41:56Emergence. Leading from the Field — Episode 6: "The Power of Willing" In episode 6 of Emergence: Leading from the Field, host Artemis Evangelidi introduces the heart and soul of the podcast — authentic conversations with courageous leaders shaping a more conscious and connected world. In this inspiring episode, Marie Soprovich reflects on her journ…
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Book on a Shelf or Tool for Success? How to Activate the Business Power of Your Book
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9:42Send us a text In this episode of Corporate Crossover – Bound for Success, Kevin Long speaks directly to business professionals who’ve already written and published their book, but haven’t yet turned it into a true business tool. If your book is sitting on a shelf, collecting dust, or being mentioned only occasionally, it’s time to change that. You…
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How to Transition Successfully from Corporate Life to Entrepreneurial Leadership Featuring Lyndsay Dowd
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23:13Lyndsay Dowd is a speaker, founder, author, coach, podcast host, and disruptor. She is an accomplished leader and decorated seller who has successfully managed large, diverse, high-performing sales teams over the last 25 years, 23 of which were spent climbing the ranks at IBM. Lyndsay was also a featured guest lecturer at Harvard University. In cre…
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67. The Culture Shift We Can Build: Diversity, Flexibility, and the Future of Trades
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43:13In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan welcomes the remarkable Radmila Desic, a carpenter turned national changemaker and Order of Australia Medal recipient, to explore what it truly takes to reshape an industry and build a legacy that lasts. Radmila’s story spans continents, generations, and industries, from her humble beginnings in …
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The First Page is the Hardest: Why Taking the Step to Write Your Book Changes Everything
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8:38Send us a text In this episode of Corporate Crossover – Bound for Success, Kevin Long explores the one moment that changes everything for business professionals: the decision to finally write their book. If you’ve been putting it off, waiting for the right time, or battling self-doubt, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to take t…
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How to Build a Magnetic LinkedIn Profile That Attracts Clients and Partnerships Effectively Featuring Janice Porter
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25:25She has an innate curiosity, which she has leveraged to build business relationships and teaches others how to do the same. Her passion lies in working with people who want to grow their businesses through relationship marketing and networking—and she accomplishes this using both online and offline strategies. LinkedIn training is a significant par…
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No Longer Living a Life on Standby - With Special Guest, Rugare Gomo
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40:35Emergence. Leading from the Field — Episode 5: "No Longer Living a Life on Standby" In episode 5 of Emergence: Leading from the Field, host Artemis Evangelidi introduces the heart and soul of the podcast — authentic conversations with courageous leaders shaping a more conscious and connected world. Joining Artemis is Rugare Gomo, a leadership coach…
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Author Mindset: Why Writing a Book Starts in Your Head, Not on the Page
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9:02Send us a text In this episode of Corporate Crossover – Bound for Success, Kevin Long dives deep into the biggest reason most business professionals never finish their book—mindset. If you’ve ever said, “I don’t have time,” “I’m not expert enough,” or “What will people think?”, this episode will hit home. You’ll learn how to overcome perfectionism,…
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How to Transform Your Expertise into a Profitable Business Model Post-Corporate Career Featuring Jane Wesman
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25:11Jane Wesman is the creative force behind the public relations agency that bears her name. An expert in book marketing and publicity, she is the author of Dive Right In - The Sharks Won't Bite: The Entrepreneurial Woman's Guide to Success, which has been called "a clear and concise blueprint for the tasks of operating a business" by The New York Tim…
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The Power of the Pause: Stillness and Silence in Leadership
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19:42In this episode of Emergence: Leading from the Field, Artemis invites us into the radical wisdom of stillness. Far from being a luxury or afterthought, the pause is revealed as a powerful leadership capacity — a doorway to clarity, intuition, and aligned action. She explores how rest, silence, and spaciousness allow us to meet complexity with prese…
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66. How Might We Build Smarter? Reimagining the Future of Construction with Monica Bradley
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1:20:48In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Monica Bradley, board advisor, impact strategist, and systems thinker, to explore the radical mindset shifts needed to thrive in today’s construction and infrastructure landscape. With a career that spans continents, industries, and boardrooms, Monica brings unmatched insight into …
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The Book That Builds Trust: Why Authority is the New Currency in Business
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11:53Send us a text In this episode of Corporate Crossover – Bound for Success, Kevin Long explores why trust is the new currency in business—and how writing a book is the fastest, most powerful way to establish authority in your industry. If you're a business professional, consultant, or executive looking to build your personal brand and stand out in a…
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How to Use Email Marketing as a Strategic Tool for Doubling Your Revenue in 90 Days Featuring Jason Resnick
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22:55Jason Resnick helps Course Creators, Digital Product Creators, and Coaches double their revenue from their email lists in 90 days without using email as a blunt tool to broadcast to everyone. This approach addresses the unclear path they have for converting subscribers into customers, allowing them, as business owners, to build a business designed …
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Systems as Living Fields - Sensing the Whole
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24:31In this episode of Emergence: Leading from the Field, Artemis expands the lens from the individual to the collective, exploring how systems — teams, families, organisations, even movements — are not static structures, but living, breathing fields. She unpacks how every system holds memory, mood, and unspoken dynamics, and how true leadership begins…
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Built to Convert: How to Structure Your Business Book to Win Clients, Not Just Compliments
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13:58Send us a text In this episode of Corporate Crossover – Bound for Success, Kevin Long reveals how to structure your business book not just to inspire, but to convert readers into clients. If you're a business professional writing a book to grow your brand or consulting practice. In that case, this episode is packed with practical strategies for tur…
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Protecting Children from Child Abuse with Kolosa Mbedla
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30:22Kolosa Mbedla from the Department of Social Development in KwaZulu-Natal is our guest on this episode of The Podcast. In this conversation, she helps us to understand what child abuse is exactly, how to try our best to protect children from child abuse, and how to work together as a society to prevent and report instances where children are abused.…
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How to Create a Human-Centric Customer Experience that Resonates and Drives Business Results Featuring Simon Robinson
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28:49Simon Robinson is one of the pioneers of customer experience, having co-authored the world’s first article on customer experience strategy in 1995. In the 1990s, he served as the business development manager responsible for smartphones at British Telecom (BT Cellnet/O2) and was a co-founder of Genie Internet, one of the UK’s first startup unicorns …
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65. Hard Hats and Heart Work: Facing Life’s Biggest Transitions with Lana Johnston
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37:10In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Lana Johnston—executive HR strategist, leadership consultant, and founder of Ageing Connect—to unpack a deeply human conversation around aging workforces, career transitions, and the urgent need for intentional connection in our personal and professional lives. With decades of expe…
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The Body as a Field - Leadership Begins in Presence
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23:44In Episode 2 of Emergence: Leading from the Field, Artemis explores the body not just as a vessel, but as a living field — a wise, sensing instrument that shapes how we lead. She invites us to shift from performing leadership in the mind to embodying it through presence, intuition, and inner truth. This episode offers reflections on somatic awarene…
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In this opening episode of Emergence: Leading from the Field, Artemis Evangelidi invites you into a new kind of leadership conversation — one rooted in presence, wholeness, and the unseen intelligence of the field. She shares her personal journey from corporate law to conscious systems work, and introduces the themes this podcast will explore: rege…
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