Mentors To Executives Worldwide

Kim and Fulyana continue their conversation with Jim Stevenson, this week looking at what makes a “leader” as opposed to a “manager”. We discover different types of “leaders” and explore when training/development should begin for the next wave of leaders in our organisations.

This week we begin a conversation with Jim Stevenson from the Bletchley Group an international advisory firm specializing in strategic advisory, transformation, fundraising, and M&A. In this first part Kim and Fulyana question the importance of risk analysis and what that really means in today’s business world.

This week we have a very different Case study with a listener asking what to do next with an idea for an industry disruptor that he is not wanting to share with his current organisation. Kim and Fulyana look at the process of following through an entrepreneurial idea when you are in an organisation that […]

Another of our case studies for the start of 2025, this time looking at what the options are for management when you have staff that are not the right fit for your organisation but there is a chronic shortage of trained people in your industry. Are there, indeed, options? Do we need to think outside […]

Another in our series of case studies for the start of 2025, Kim and Fulyana look at a situation for a senior manager, responsible for both business direction and management, feeling overwhelmed but considers that he can’t delegate any of his current work. What are the underlying concerns that make delegation impossible? Is there only […]

In this case study, Kim and Fulyana explore some ways (read processes!) for those who might be feeling guilty about leaving an organisation that treats them well. When you feel that it is time to “grow” your career and you think that means changing organisations or industries, what can you do to help make the […]

We begin 2025 with a case study about how to address an ongoing management issue that may be hidden from your daily concerns. This case study revolves around having “on call” staff to fill in when there are unexpected/unplanned absences of regular staff. Kim and Fulyana have different approaches to the issue, although they both […]

This week we have a case study from a listener who asks what to do when in the situation of working with a manager who is “brilliant” but is not a leader. Kim and Fulyana explore the options that include working with all the team, not just looking at the management/leadership shortfalls.

This week we explore a topic that was first raised by our guest Tammy Alvarez. He conversation sparked a number of enquiries about how to explore the skills of your team members – ones that might not be utilised at present. Kim and Fulyana both talk though real life examples to help you find a […]

This week we have a case study brought to our attention by a listener. The situation is not uncommon in our “new look” workforce – how does a team decide on which day/s to be in the office and which are work from home days?

In the final part of our conversation with Aaron Dozier, Kim and Fulyana hear about ways to develop a “sleep hygiene” routine that is not just about limiting caffeine intake in the afternoons. There is also a revelation about the 10,000 steps a day metric that so many of us are conditioned to use…..

Kim and Fulyana continue the conversation with exercise physiologist Aaron Dozier this week. We look at how certain professions, not just trades, can have inherent injuries in their day to day activities, how these can be minimised but not by relying on “ergonomics” as the answer. There is also a lively interaction on the merits […]

This week we begin a three part conversation with Aaron Dozier, an exercise physiologist. Yes, it’s a bit out of left field, but there are some interesting parallels to business as well as practical tips for those of us who find we are increasingly deskbound!

In the final part of our conversation with Tammy Alvarez, Kim and Fulyana explore how to develop leaders for the future, whether this is done at an organisational level or educational institution level. We also learn about why preventing failure is the same as avoiding success….

Kim and Fulyana continue their discussion with Tammy Alvarez in Part 2, looking at what “organisational excellence” really means, how to change careers (and countries) when you are seemingly at the pinnacle of your corporate career and why you should not be the smartest person in your team.

This week we begin a three part discussion with Tammy Alvarez – a guest we have been trying to catch up with for over a year! Tammy talks with Kim and Fulyana about when is the “right” time to change a job or a career as well as the relative importance of industry specific experience […]

In the final part of our discussion with Lisa Tromba about “Mind Knots”, Kim and Fulyana explore the value of self reflection for managers and leaders to help identify and channel biases, particularly the ego-centric ones.

Kim and Fulyana continue their discussion with Lisa Tromba about “biases” and “mind knots”. This week we look at how that can affect recruitment as much as leadership of teams.

Kim and Fulyana begin a three part discussion with Lisa Tromba around the “leadership lens” and decision making biases. There is much food for thought in this first part, particularly for when we are recruiting executives and senior managers.

Another of our “quick” topic discussions whilst waiting for a guest to arrive. This time, as a result of some less than positive customer experiences for Kim, she and Fulyana talk about how you can make a better online customer experience happen and why it needs to be done for your bottom line. Yes, it […]