Mentors To Executives Worldwide

Another of our International Series guests joins us this week. Maura Sweeney talks about “soft” leadership skills – what they are, how we get them, why they are vital to the success of organisations regardless of size or complexity. Are all leadership skills “soft” skills? What’s the most critical to have: integrity, transparency or advocacy? […]

Is there a person that makes you angry as soon as they start to speak? Do you celebrate good news loudly? Does your team know how you feel without you saying a word? Emotions and reactions in the workplace can be challenging so this week Kim and Fulyana look at what you can do to […]

This week Kim and Fulyana discuss the most effective ways to have a new idea accepted, whether that’s one person or a team. The discussion covers both sides of the process – from the proposer and the receiver. Fulyana shares her journey of learning with podcasting but still holds out on videos!!

This week Kim and Fulyana continue their discussion with Bishoy Tadros about patience, purpose and perspective. We also hear about his upcoming book and some of what he wants to achieve through this year’s New York Marathon. You can keep up with Bishoy by visiting his website – Bishoy Tadros

This week Kim and Fulyana spoke with Bishoy Tadros whilst he was in Lisbon, Portugal. Usually based in New York, Bishoy expands on his tenets of patience, purpose and perspective, relating how challenges in his life have shown him what his purpose should be. In part 1 we cover what Bishoy considers is the most […]

This week Kim and Fulyana discuss with Beck Cofrancesco the remaining steps in her guide to working with freelancers ( last week’s podcast, click here). We also look at the learning curve in moving from a corporate role to working solo as a freelancer as well as transferring skills from your creative passion to your […]

This week we have Part 2 of our discussion with Beck Cofrancesco. The bulk of the session is around working the best way possible with freelancers using Beck’s 7 step formula after finishing up our earlier talk about LinkedIn. Below the podcast are the links to Beck’s download as well as the software we discussed […]

This week we hear Part 1 of a conversation with Beck Cofrancesco about being strategic with social media. Using her original YIKES approach to social media, we hear how you can use LinkedIn to work for you. Rebecca Cofrancesco (Beck)Beck is a marketing strategist and content creator. She works with CEO’s and Heads of Marketing to […]

This week Kim and Fulyana continue their catch up with guest Jamie Wadley after almost 3 years between talks. In this session they move away from talking about Boards and explore the value of manners and etiquette when giving clients or customers the best experience you can. There is also a discussion on the impact […]

This week Kim and Fulyana talk again with entrepreneur Jamie Wadley. It has been 3 years since their last chat so there is much ground to cover including how Jamie has managed the difference between being an entrepreneur and now being on a Board. Communication and process seem to be the keys….have a listen to […]

This week Kim and Fulyana look at how you can make a difference by simply smiling. This conversation was a result of some interactions Kim had on the way to the recording venue. It reinforces that whilst we understand the difference our words can make, we might neglect the impact of a smile….or at the […]

Is your team or organisation filled with people just like you? Is that the best way for your group to function and grow? Are you challenged to think in new ways or try innovation? This week Kim and Fulyana explore the “right” way to recruit based on their combined decades of experience for both their […]

In Part 2 of this Case Study, we look at the change from an individual’s point of view. How do you move from being the “glue” for a team to starting perhaps not just in a new organisation, but maybe also a new geographic location with a new set of responsibilities. Kim and Fulyana discuss […]

In this podcast Kim and Fulyana work through an actual management case study with permission from those involved. How do you, as a manager or team leader, react when your “culture carrier” leaves your team? How do you communicate this to your team and what happens afterwards? All these questions are discussed in light of […]

This week Kim and Fulyana talk about how to communicate redundancy to your colleagues, family and others. Is there an easy way? What do you have to think about? When should you do it? Even though every situation is different as much as we are all different from one another, there is a path you […]

Do you have a list of tasks that never seen to get done? Do you put more effort into a task when it is almost at the deadline? Can you justify not doing tasks until the last minute….or not at all? Kim and Fulyana explore procrastination in this podcast. It has been a long time […]

Are you taking on a new role on a Board, Committee or Team? Are you questioning what your contribution can be to this activity? This week Kim and Fulyana discuss a Case Study around these feelings of inadequacy and overwhelm when you feel that perhaps you are outclassed by others in the group. What can […]

If you had to write a book about what you have achieved in the last 12 months, where would you start? Do you recall all your achievements or just the recent ones? This week Kim and Fulyana talk through an exercise that helps you to reflect on your past 12 months. It also provides a […]

This week Fulyana provides Kim with some feedback on a management situation involving moving from an old process to a new one. The question is about when to “draw a line in the sand” and cut off the old process, particularly when the resistance is around using technology rather than the process that “we have […]

Are we kidding? How can you celebrate when things go wrong??  This week Kim and Fulyana talk through the process of owning problems and what you as a leader can do whether the problem is of your making or not.  Do you celebrate your failures as well as your successes?