Why do so many transformations fail - even with the right strategy and technology?In this episode, behavioural scientist Guy Champniss explains why most organisational challenges are really behaviour problems in disguise.From AI adoption and habits at work to decision-making, culture, and motivation, he unpacks why leaders must stop treating behaviour as an afterthought â and start designing for it.đ Headspring web: https://bit.ly/4iGnpC4đ Read the blog: https://bit.ly/4p3dcCJ
Adaptability is fast becoming the defining skill of modern leadership. Andrew Hill, senior business writer at the Financial Times, unpacks how leaders can stay agile, clear, and effective amid political shifts, AI disruption, and rising uncertainty.Guest: Andrew Hill, Financial TimesđHeadspring web: https://bit.ly/4iGnpC4
Can we really future-proof our careers?In this episode, Financial Times journalist Isabel Berwick unpacks how AI, automation, and shifting workplace cultures are reshaping what it means to stay relevant. From graduate hiring chaos to the rise of AI agents, she reveals why adaptability-not certainty-is the real career advantage.Guest: Isabel Berwick, Financial TimesđHeadspring web: https://bit.ly/4iGnpC4
Negotiation doesnât end at signature- it begins a relationship. Katharina Dalka, teh CEO of Stellarone, unpacks the human factors that make or break deals: culture and context, money mindsets, âresentment costs,â and the leadership behaviours that turn contracts into durable partnerships.đHeadspring web: https://bit.ly/4iGnpC4
Leadership expert Professor Dame Vlatka Hlupic challenges the obsession with frameworks and methods, and makes the case for a shift in mindset instead.She unpacks her Five-Level Management Shift model, a powerful tool that helps leaders identify where their teams really stand from toxic disengagement to limitless innovation and how to guide them through conscious, level-by-level transformation.Guest: Professor Dame Vlatka Hlupic, Headspring associate facultyđHeadspring web: https://bit.ly/4iGnpC4
In this episode, business strategist Peter Fisk breaks down why being busy doesnât mean being productive and why AI alone wonât save your business. He shares bold insights on how purpose, imagination, and strategic learning are the real game-changers. From reverse-engineering the future to building sustainable innovation, Fisk offers practical advice for leaders who want to stop reacting and start reinventing.Guest: Peter Fisk, Business strategistđHeadspring web: https://bit.ly/4iGnpC4
Why storytelling is no longer a ânice to haveâ - but an important leadership skill.In this episode, author and corporate storyteller Preethi Nair explores what it truly means to lead with authenticity. She shares how leaders can use storytelling to communicate vision, build trust, and drive meaningful change.From shaping culture to making data resonate - this conversation reveals how the stories we tell can define the futures we create.Guest: Preethi Nair, Corporate StorytellerđHeadspring web: https://bit.ly/4iGnpC4
Why strong professional relationships are no longer optional-theyâre essential. From breaking down the myth of the ânatural networkerâ to practical tools like the Four Iâs and the 24/7/30 rule.Andy shares how leaders and organisations can build trust, break silos, and create deeper connections in a rapidly evolving workplace.Guest: Andy Lopata, Author & Professional Relationships StrategistđHeadspring web: https://bit.ly/4iGnpC4
What if the key to better leadership is listening to the voices of those often left out of decision-making? Guest: Patrice Gordon, Reverse Mentoring Expert & Associate Faculty
Are leaders failing because they think they need all the answers? If so, whatâs the real job of a leader in 2025?Guest: Mark Fritz, Leadership Consultant & Associate Faculty đHeadspring Web: Headspring Executive Development by Financial Times & IE Business Schoolđ Blog: Beyond Talent & Strategy: Why Context is Key to High-Performance Teams - Headspring Executive Developmentâ Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: Newsletter | Headspring Executive Development
Can you trust AI to make better decisions than your leadership team? If so, whatâs the role of your companyâs leaders?Guest: Roger Steare, the corporate philosopher and associate faculty professor.đHeadspring web: Headspring Executive Development by Financial Times & IE Business SchoolđBlog: AI & Ethics: Leadership and Decision-Making in an AI-Enabled Workplace - Headspring Executive Development â Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: Newsletter | Headspring Executive Development
Hear about the Leadership Programme and future of leadership at Cefetra, with their HR Director Mirjam Ruiten, Financial Times contributor Michael Skapinker and Headspringâs Meike Gil.
In this podcast, Paul Lewis speaks with Adam Kingl, Author of Sparking Success: Why Every Leader Needs to Develop a Creative Mindset. They discuss why the corporate world stifles creativity, what we can learn from creative industries, and how leaders can help address the problem.You will also hear about:The neuroscience behind creativityWhy organisations are failing to embrace itPractical steps leaders can take to foster creativityHow to map creativity to business strategy and output
Businesses have to change at a fast pace today to stay relevant. But that doesn't mean transformation is easy, as most people are resistant to change.In this podcast, we speak with Lyndsey Jones and Balvinder Singh Powar about going digital: best practices for navigating cultures that are at first opposing change, how to avoid roadblocks, and how to convince the naysayers.
Andrew Mawson and Thiago Kiwi discuss how leadership has changed, how leaders can make virtual models work better, mental health and productivity, and some leadership challenges of the future.
What does good culture look like? Why is having a shared purpose within organisations so important? And where do formal processes go wrong?
How can you build trust in teams and organisations? What are the challenges with doing this remotely? And what happens when there's no trust? In this podcast, Thiago Kiwi speaks with Dr John Blakey about leadership and trust.
Conscious leadership must start with the self. In this podcast, Thiago Kiwi speaks with Marika Messager about authentic leadership, leading in alignment with your beliefs, and creating better habits.
How can we get more women in leadership roles? How can we overcome biases and imbed D&I in company culture? In this podcast, Silvia Pavoni speaks with Tine Arentsen Willumsen about Women's Leadership and Inclusion.
Our host, Thiago Kiwi speaks with Rupert Morrison, author of Data-Driven Organization Design, and CEO of Orgvue.Kiwi and Morrison speak about the importance of data driving your organisational design, including:- how this can lead to better engagement and satisfaction among employees,- what most companies do wrong when they restructure, and- why HR should do the workforce planning, and which skill sets are needed for this new function.