The Case for Communication

Bilshan Nursimulu

Hosted by Bilshan Nursimulu, a dispute resolution lawyer and partner at Orison Legal (Mauritius), this podcast explores how we navigate pressure, power dynamics and people. It draws lessons from courtrooms and conversations with business leaders.

  1. 27 Jul

    Why Great Ideas Take Years to Catch On | Laurena Erriah

    Laurena Erriah is Head of Commercial at Ecoasis Energy Solutions, a company with over 30 years in the Mauritian energy landscape and one of the leading photovoltaic installation providers in the country. A structural engineer by training, Laurena spent a decade in France before returning to Mauritius with a vision to shift the construction industry toward sustainable and low-energy building practices. She was among the first women to lead a structural engineering consultancy in Mauritius and has spent over a decade building public awareness, credibility, and real industry change in a field that was not ready foreither.What You Will Learn- Why being dismissed in meetings is not the end of the conversation- How to talk about change without using the word change- The exact communication shift that got decision makers to finally listen- Why speaking to the wrong people for years was not wasted time- What imposter syndrome actually feels like in a male dominated industry and how to push through it anyway- How to adjust your message depending on who is sitting across the table from you- One piece of advice for anyone who feels invisible in a room full of experienced people

  2. 12 Jul

    How Leaders Should Communicate During a Crisis

    A crisis does not give you time to prepare. But most business leaders only call for help after the fire has already started. In this episode, we sit down with Marina Ythier Jacobsz, Managing Director of Maluti Communications and one of the leading crisis communications specialists in the region, with over 30 years of experience managing reputation under pressure across Mauritius, Africa, India, and the UAE. The conversation covers what actually happens in the first 24 hours of a crisis, why most leaders get it wrong, and how the relationship between legal and PR teams can make or break the outcome for a business.

  3. 29 Jun

    How Leaders Should Actually Introduce AI to Their Teams

    Most businesses are talking about AI. Very few are actually using it. Research shows only 20 to 30 percent of the workforce has implemented AI in their day-to-day work. According to McKinsey, the reason is not technology. It is leadership. In this episode of The Case for Communication, hosted by Bilshan Nursimulu, we sit down with Marc Israel, former Chief Technology Officer at Microsoft overseeing Sub-Saharan Africa and the Indian Ocean region, to unpack why AI adoption is stalling inside most organisations and what leaders need to do differently. Marc brings 17 years of experience at Microsoft, a background in entrepreneurship, and a current role co-chairing the National AI Strategy Committee for Mauritius. This is a straight-talking conversation about leadership, communication, and the real work of driving change inside organisations. What You Will Learn - Why only 20 to 30 percent of the workforce is using AI at work and what is driving that gap - Why AI adoption is a leadership and communication problem, not a technology problem - The difference between a CTO and a CIO and why it matters for how technology strategy is set - How to communicate AI vision to a board or executive team that does not speak tech - Why 80 to 85 percent of technology projects fail and what effective change management actually looks like - How to respond to long-term employees who resist change and how to turn them into champions - Why AI implementation must be built from the ground up, not pushed from the top down

  4. 14 Jun

    Expert to Leader: The Shift That Breaks Most People

    Why do so many new managers struggle after being promoted? In the first episode of Season 2, executive coach Hussein Karaki joins Bilshan Nursimulu to discuss one of the most difficult transitions in any career: moving from expert to leader. The skills that make someone a high performer do not necessarily make them an effective leader. Leadership requires a different approach to communication, feedback, delegation and decision-making. Hussein shares insights from years of coaching leaders and executives, including why new managers fail, why leaders stop hearing the truth, how to give feedback that lands, and why listening becomes more important than talking as you become more senior. We discuss the transition from expert to leader, listening, feedback and delegation, why leaders stop hearing the truth, the communication mistakes new managers make, and the difficult conversations many leaders avoid.

  5. 14/10/2025

    How to Deliver Bad News Constructively

    Insolvency practitioner Luvy Thacoor joins me to talk about how to deliver difficult news with clarity and composure. From telling employees they won’t be paid to convincing creditors to accept a massive haircut, Luvy shares how the way you speak changes what people do next.We explore:How to stay clear without sounding coldWhy emotional reactions follow predictable stagesWhat happens when the truth is rejectedHow to lead difficult conversations toward action#Communication #Leadership #Insolvency #Podcast #BadNews

  6. 30/09/2025

    How to Avoid Miscommunications Across Cultures

    Bilshan is joined by Candice Thompson, a long-time expat in Mauritius and founder of Coral Bridge Immigration. They unpack the subtle but powerful cross-cultural differences in communication between Mauritians, South Africans, Indians, and others who all operate in English… but don’t always hear the same thing.

  7. 16/09/2025

    How to Steer Conversations Back on Track

    Bilshan is joined by Timothée Grenade, COO of Maureva and certified CliftonStrengths coach. They talk about how to handle conversations that go off track and how to bring them back without dismissing the person. These are emotionally charged conversations, especially in HR and leadership settings. When steering them back to what really matters, one needs to be both firm and respectful at the same time.

  8. 02/09/2025

    How to Stay Confident When You're Not Taken Seriously

    We sit down with Shani Ghurburrun, CEO of Emergent Maritime Technologies to talk about credibility, composure and how to navigate tough moments when people overlook or underestimate you just because you're young, quiet or simply don't look the part.Bilshan shares a real courtroom experience where a magistrate questioned his position and told him to "go see a senior", in front of his client.Shani shares powerful business stories from his early days as a 27-year old founder, including how he was mocked by a senior competitor...and what happened 15 years later.

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Hosted by Bilshan Nursimulu, a dispute resolution lawyer and partner at Orison Legal (Mauritius), this podcast explores how we navigate pressure, power dynamics and people. It draws lessons from courtrooms and conversations with business leaders.

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  • Creator
    Bilshan Nursimulu
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bilshan Nursimulu
  • Show Website
    The Case for Communication