The Leadership Podcast by Niels Brabandt EMBA MBA / NB Networks

Niels Brabandt

Niels Brabandt, the owner and founder of NB Networks, is your host. Sustainable Leadership. We are helping managers to become better leaders. This show dedicates time to help, to improve and to assist you in achieving your goals. You may already be a leader and aim to become better, or you want to be in a leadership position in the future and avoid mistakes on the way of getting there. Your host, Niels Brabandt, is in business since 1998. He worked for a large corporation as well as a global franchise company before he became full-time self-employed. This podcast is your free access to his knowledge, his experience and his network of experts. What can you expect? You will get scientifically proven expertise. Your host will make unambiguously clear when he is talking about opinion rather than facts. He will address your challenges as a leader or someone who wants to be one and how to overcome them. The challenges you face as a leader in today's business world come from many different aspects of an organisation. Finding the right way to communicate and managing conflicts are just the beginning. Excellent presentations skills are a must today besides dealing with change inside and outside the teams which you have to lead — keeping motivation high means that you must be able to have skills of influence without being manipulative. Negotiate and set goals, be creative and innovative, make the right decisions and position yourself in a business work which heavily relies on networking. You must deliver all this at the best quality with efficient and effective processes during projects which must be on time, on track, on target but under budget. Moreover, of course, you must recruit, develop and retain the best talents of your industry. Your employer's brand and business storytelling become a significant part of your work today. At the same time, hard skills as forecasting, planning, conceptualisation are part of you as a leader mastering Strategy. Of course, selling the products has to work as well in challenging and competitive environments. Niels Brabandt, owner and founder of NB Networks, your host, will help to become a (better) leader.

  1. #494 How to Grow Your Law Firm and Still Have a Life | Leadership Interview with Gary Mitchell and Niels Brabandt

    6 HR AGO

    #494 How to Grow Your Law Firm and Still Have a Life | Leadership Interview with Gary Mitchell and Niels Brabandt

    In this episode of The Leadership Podcast, Niels Brabandt speaks with law firm leadership expert Gary Mitchell about one of the most pressing challenges facing the legal profession: how to grow a successful law firm without sacrificing personal freedom. Gary Mitchell has spent nearly twenty years working with entrepreneurial law firm owners. His work focuses on helping lawyers build sustainable organisations that allow growth, delegation and leadership development while maintaining balance in their lives. In this interview, Gary Mitchell and Niels Brabandt explore: • Why many successful lawyers struggle when running their own firms • The leadership mistakes that prevent law firms from scaling • Why hiring attitude and work ethic often matters more than academic credentials • How proper onboarding and delegation transform law firm performance • Why law firm owners must build teams with complementary strengths • How artificial intelligence will influence the legal industry in the coming decade • Why adaptability and leadership mindset determine long term success This conversation provides practical insights for decision makers in the legal profession and for leaders in professional services who want to build organisations that grow without consuming their personal lives. Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com Contact Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Niels Brabandt's Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/

    20 min
  2. You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    6 HR AGO · BONUS

    You Might Also Like: On Purpose with Jay Shetty

    Introducing BENNY BLANCO, DAVE BURD & KRISTIN BATALUCCO: Friends Keep Secrets… Or Do They? (Friendship, Weddings, Love) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty. Follow the show: On Purpose with Jay Shetty Today, Jay sits down with Benny Blanco, Dave Burd, and Kristin Batalucco for a first-of-its-kind conversation - three best friends building something together in real time. They talk about what that really looks like: how friendship changes when work gets involved, how marriage fits into ambition, where insecurity still shows up, and how messy it can be to create with people you genuinely love. Dave and Kristin tell the story of meeting at a bowling alley and how they almost got in their own way at the beginning. Benny opens up about what it was like to chase success for years and what shifted when he realized it wasn’t giving him what he thought it would. It’s funny, and honest, and gives you a real sense of who they are with each other, not just as collaborators, but as friends figuring life out together. With Jay's guidance they open up about commitment anxiety, the courage it takes to be emotionally direct, and the power of choosing your partner not playing games, not waiting to be chosen, but stepping forward with clarity. Kristen shares what it means to battle self-doubt while stepping into the public eye. Dave opens up about perfectionism and the tension between ambition and contentment. Benny reflects on how success once held him in a chokehold and how love reshaped his priorities. Together, they reveal that the healthiest relationships aren’t built on avoiding conflict, but on being able to argue passionately and return to love just as quickly. In this interview, you'll learn: How to Be Honest About What You Want in Love How to Stop Playing Dating Games How to Turn Conflict Into Deeper Connection How to Support Your Partner’s Ambition Without Competing How to Work With Friends Without Ruining the Friendship How to Fall in Love With New Versions of Your Partner The strongest connections aren’t built by people who never argue, they’re built by people who know how to come back to each other after they do. Keep choosing openness. Keep choosing courage. Keep choosing each other.  With Love and Gratitude, Jay Shetty JAY’S DAILY WISDOM DELIVERED STRAIGHT TO YOUR INBOX Join 900,000+ readers discovering how small daily shifts create big life change with my free newsletter. Subscribe https://news.jayshetty.me/subscribe   Check out our Apple subscription to unlock bonus content of On Purpose! https://lnk.to/JayShettyPodcast  What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 01:03 How Their Friendship Began 07:05 Dave and Kristin’s Love Story 11:37 From Dating to Marriage 18:39 When Friendship Grows With Marriage 20:19 Getting Married a Month Apart 28:05 Loving Every Version of Each Other 30:35 Launching a Show Together 35:12 The Loneliness Epidemic  39:07 Working With Family and Friends 42:13 How They Make Big Decisions 45:27 Pre-Show Nerves and Bathroom Confessions 48:18 Do They Believe in Astrology? 51:10 Friends Don’t Keep Secrets 01:13:28 Separating Work From Your Relationship 01:20:00 Do You Talk About Me When I Leave the Room? 01:23:37 If I Died, Would You Still Hang Out? Episode Resources: Website | https://www.friendskeepsecretspodcast.com/  YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@friendskeepsecrets  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/FriendsKeepSecrets  Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/friendskeepsecrets   TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@friendskeepsecrets  X | https://x.com/FKSpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

  3. #493 The First 100 Days of a CISO | Cybersecurity Leadership and Execution | Interview with JC Gaillard | Leadership Podcast with Niels Brabandt

    3 DAYS AGO

    #493 The First 100 Days of a CISO | Cybersecurity Leadership and Execution | Interview with JC Gaillard | Leadership Podcast with Niels Brabandt

    What should a Chief Information Security Officer focus on during the first 100 days in the role? In this episode of the Leadership Podcast, Niels Brabandt interviews cybersecurity strategist and author JC Gaillard. Drawing on decades of experience in financial institutions and global organisations, JC Gaillard explains why the first hundred days of a CISO are critical for establishing long term cybersecurity impact. The discussion explores leadership, governance and execution in cybersecurity and introduces JC Gaillard's 666 framework for navigating the early months of a new CISO role. Topics include: • Why many CISOs struggle to create lasting impact • The cybersecurity spiral of failure in large organisations • The leadership nature of the modern CISO role • The 666 framework for the first 100 days • Moving beyond compliance towards real business value • Why execution is the central challenge of cybersecurity strategy This conversation between Niels Brabandt and JC Gaillard provides strategic insights for executives, board members and cybersecurity leaders responsible for protecting modern organisations. Guest: JC Gaillard Host: Niels Brabandt Contact Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Niels Brabandt's Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/

    12 min
  4. #492 How to Turn an App Idea into a Real Product | Interview with Amanda Spann | Leadership Podcast with Niels Brabandt

    4 DAYS AGO

    #492 How to Turn an App Idea into a Real Product | Interview with Amanda Spann | Leadership Podcast with Niels Brabandt

    How can entrepreneurs turn an app idea into a real product even without technical skills? In this episode of the Leadership Podcast, Niels Brabandt interviews technology entrepreneur and author Amanda Spann. Amanda Spann shares the lessons behind her book "I Have an App Idea" and explains how founders can transform ideas into scalable digital products without wasting years of time or large amounts of capital. The conversation explores the realities of app development, the importance of market validation and the opportunities created by AI assisted and no code development platforms. Topics include: • Why many app ideas fail before development even begins • How to identify problems customers are willing to pay to solve • The role of market size and pricing strategy in digital products • How AI and no code tools are changing app development • Why domain expertise is becoming a powerful advantage for founders • Practical steps to take an idea from concept to app store This discussion between Niels Brabandt and Amanda Spann provides valuable insights for entrepreneurs, innovators and decision makers who want to build digital products or explore software driven business models. Guest: Amanda Spann Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com Contact Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Niels Brabandt's Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/

    12 min
  5. #491 Will AI Take Your Job Away? Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work | Leadership Podcast with Niels Brabandt

    5 DAYS AGO

    #491 Will AI Take Your Job Away? Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work | Leadership Podcast with Niels Brabandt

    Will AI Take Your Job Away? Leadership, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Work | Leadership Podcast with Niels Brabandt Podcast Description Will artificial intelligence replace human jobs, or will it fundamentally transform how organisations work? In this episode of the Leadership Podcast, leadership expert Niels Brabandt examines the real impact of artificial intelligence on the modern workplace. Drawing on scientific evidence from institutions such as the International Monetary Fund, Pew Research and leading academic publications, this episode explains why the future of work is far more complex than simple predictions about job loss. Business leaders, executives and decision makers will learn: • Which roles are most exposed to artificial intelligence • Why many employees fear AI in the workplace • Which types of jobs remain relatively secure • Why training and qualification are critical for successful AI implementation • How leadership decisions determine whether AI strengthens or destabilises an organisation This episode provides evidence-based insights for leaders who want to implement artificial intelligence responsibly and strategically. Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com Contact Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Niels Brabandt's Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/

    18 min
  6. #490 The AI-Ready Human | Leadership, AI Readiness and the Future of Work | Interview with Paul Slater | Leadership Podcast with Niels Brabandt

    6 DAYS AGO

    #490 The AI-Ready Human | Leadership, AI Readiness and the Future of Work | Interview with Paul Slater | Leadership Podcast with Niels Brabandt

    How can organisations prepare people for the age of artificial intelligence? In this episode of the Leadership Podcast, Niels Brabandt interviews Paul Slater, author of the book The AI-Ready Human. The conversation explores how executives and organisations can prepare their workforce for a future in which artificial intelligence fundamentally reshapes the nature of work. Paul Slater shares insights from his research and professional experience on AI readiness, governance, organisational design and human adaptability in an AI driven world. Key topics include: • Why AI readiness is primarily a human challenge • How organisations must adapt their structures for artificial intelligence • The importance of governance and control in AI deployments • Why AI literacy across organisations is essential • How leaders can reduce fear and build adaptability within teams • The concept of a Future of Work Executive at board level This conversation between Niels Brabandt and Paul Slater provides strategic insights for executives, board members and decision makers who want to prepare their organisations for the future of work. Guest: Paul Slater Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com  Contact Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Niels Brabandt's Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/

    18 min
  7. #489 CRAFT Thinking and AI Decision Making | Interview with Philip Topham | Leadership Podcast with Niels Brabandt

    2 MAR

    #489 CRAFT Thinking and AI Decision Making | Interview with Philip Topham | Leadership Podcast with Niels Brabandt

    How can business leaders make better decisions with artificial intelligence? In this episode of the Leadership Podcast, Niels Brabandt speaks with Philip Topham, author of the book "CRAFT Thinking: A Playbook for Clear Thinking and Better Decisions with AI". The discussion explores how executives can use artificial intelligence not simply as a productivity tool but as a strategic thinking partner. Philip Topham explains the CRAFT Thinking framework and how it helps leaders structure their interaction with AI systems. The conversation covers decision making, strategic thinking, AI implementation in organisations and the role of artificial intelligence in leadership. Topics include: • Why faster decisions are not always better decisions • The CRAFT Thinking framework for working with AI • How to pressure test business strategies with artificial intelligence • Why many professionals misunderstand how AI works • Practical steps for introducing AI into organisations This conversation between Niels Brabandt and Philip Topham provides practical insights for executives, entrepreneurs and decision-makers who want to use AI for clearer thinking and better leadership decisions. Guest: Philip Topham Host: Niels Brabandt / NB@NB-Networks.com Contact with Niels Brabandt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nielsbrabandt/ Niels Brabandt's Leadership Letter: https://expert.nb-networks.com/ Niels Brabandt's Website: https://www.nb-networks.biz/

    13 min

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Niels Brabandt, the owner and founder of NB Networks, is your host. Sustainable Leadership. We are helping managers to become better leaders. This show dedicates time to help, to improve and to assist you in achieving your goals. You may already be a leader and aim to become better, or you want to be in a leadership position in the future and avoid mistakes on the way of getting there. Your host, Niels Brabandt, is in business since 1998. He worked for a large corporation as well as a global franchise company before he became full-time self-employed. This podcast is your free access to his knowledge, his experience and his network of experts. What can you expect? You will get scientifically proven expertise. Your host will make unambiguously clear when he is talking about opinion rather than facts. He will address your challenges as a leader or someone who wants to be one and how to overcome them. The challenges you face as a leader in today's business world come from many different aspects of an organisation. Finding the right way to communicate and managing conflicts are just the beginning. Excellent presentations skills are a must today besides dealing with change inside and outside the teams which you have to lead — keeping motivation high means that you must be able to have skills of influence without being manipulative. Negotiate and set goals, be creative and innovative, make the right decisions and position yourself in a business work which heavily relies on networking. You must deliver all this at the best quality with efficient and effective processes during projects which must be on time, on track, on target but under budget. Moreover, of course, you must recruit, develop and retain the best talents of your industry. Your employer's brand and business storytelling become a significant part of your work today. At the same time, hard skills as forecasting, planning, conceptualisation are part of you as a leader mastering Strategy. Of course, selling the products has to work as well in challenging and competitive environments. Niels Brabandt, owner and founder of NB Networks, your host, will help to become a (better) leader.