The Inspiring Leaders Podcast

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Drawing on the leadership experience within Criticaleye’s global Peer-to-Peer Board Community, our podcast covers the leadership, strategy and stakeholder challenges senior executives are facing.  Contact us to know more

  1. 4D AGO

    Inspiring Leaders Podcast: Steven Cooper, CEO at Fairstone, on the First 100 Days as CEO

    Criticaleye's Inspiring Leaders Podcast Steven Cooper, CEO for financial planning and wealth management provider Fairstone joins Julia Brook, Marketing and Communications Director at Criticaleye to explore the first 100 days of taking on the CEO role. Drawing on his experience in multiple CEO roles, Steven shares advice and observations on stepping into a leadership role and how to make that crucial initial time period count. From his personal approach to what leaders should be doing to developing the forward plan for the business, discussion points include: The route to the CEO role - gaining the right experiences in order to step into the top job Why CEOs need to remember they have two ears and one mouth - meeting and listening too people across the business is vital to understanding as well as being visible Realising that a CEO role can be lonely. How do leaders get feedback that is both relevant and supportive.  Why it's important to make people decisions as early as possible  A must-listen for executives looking to step into or better understand the unique challenges and pressures of the CEO role.

    27 min

  2. MAR 2

    Criticaleye Asia Podcast - Mastering Regional Leadership in Asia: Driving Change Across Markets (ft. Kalpesh R Parmar, General Manager, Mars Snacking Asia)

    Episode 30: Criticaleye Asia Podcast – Mastering Regional Leadership in Asia: Driving Change Across Markets  In this episode, Yu-Wen Hsiao, Marketing and Communications Manager, APAC at Criticaleye, speaks with Kalpesh R Parmar, General Manager, Mars Snacking Asia, about leading change and building high-performing teams across diverse Asian markets. Drawing on more than two decades of international leadership experience, Kalpesh shares how regional leaders can balance global strategy with local nuance, place talent at the centre of transformation and drive sustainable growth. The conversation explores how to combine operational discipline with innovation, strengthen leadership capability and position Asia as a leading force in technology and consumer-led growth.   Discussion points include: How can regional leaders build high-performing teams across diverse Asian markets? How do you balance global strategic guardrails with local market realities? What is the right approach to technology and AI adoption in Asia? What leadership qualities drive long-term success across Asia? How can leaders continue to evolve in an increasingly complex environment?

    19 min

  3. FEB 23

    Criticaleye Asia Podcast - HR as a Strategic Partner in Complexity (ft. Kathleen Kee, VP, HR – EMEA & Asia at Santen)

    Episode 29: Criticaleye Asia Podcast – HR as a Strategic Partner in Complexity In this episode, Yu-Wen Hsiao, Marketing and Communications Manager, APAC at Criticaleye, speaks with Kathleen Kee, VP, HR – EMEA & Asia at Santen, about what it takes to lead people and performance in an increasingly complex and fast-changing environment. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience across consulting and in-house leadership roles spanning banking, logistics, aerospace and pharmaceuticals, Kathleen shares how HR leaders can move from being reactive to becoming true strategic partners to the business. The conversation explores how to balance regional diversity with global alignment, strengthen leadership capability and create cultures that enable sustainable high performance. Discussion points include: How are global and regional challenges shaping leadership priorities and decision-making? What capabilities and mindsets are critical to building future-ready workforces and leaders? How can HR align talent, culture and organisational design with strategic business priorities? What approaches foster agile, innovative and collaborative cultures across diverse markets? How do leaders continue to learn and evolve in a rapidly changing environment?

    29 min

  4. FEB 18

    Inspiring Leaders Podcast: Jacky Simmonds, CPO at Experian, on Leading AI Transformation

    Criticaleye's Inspiring Leaders Podcast Jacky Simmonds, Chief People Officer at Experian, joins Bridgette Hall, Senior Editor at Criticaleye, to explore how CPOs can lead digital and AI-enabled transformation and unlock value through people. As digital and AI transformation becomes a constant rather than a one-off initiative, the role of the CPO has never been more critical. In this episode, Jacky shares her perspective on how people leaders can shape enterprise-wide strategy, build future-ready skills and cultures, and act as true architects of transformation at Board level. Drawing on her experience at a global, data-led organisation, Jacky explores how CPOs can drive change at pace while sustaining trust, engagement and resilience across the workforce. Discussion points include: The key digital and AI trends CPOs should be watching as they enter 2026 How the CPO role is evolving as transformation becomes continuous What it takes for CPOs to be seen as strategic partners at Board level The role of culture in making digital transformation stick — and what leaders often underestimate Practical approaches to closing skills gaps during fast-moving AI change How to measure and communicate the impact of digital transformation at an enterprise level Three essential pieces of advice for CPOs navigating complex digital and tech transformations A must-listen for senior people leaders looking to unlock value, sustain momentum and lead transformation with confidence.

    23 min

  5. FEB 12

    Inspiring Leaders Podcast: Sally Bridgeland, Chair, Development Bank of Wales and Keith Cochrane, Chair, Schenck Process Group, on Risk in the Boardroom

    Criticaleye's Inspiring Leaders Podcast In this episode, Sally Bridgeland, Chair, Development Bank of Wales, Nest Invest and BelleVie Care and Keith Cochrane, Chair, Schenck Process Group talk about what risks will be on the Board agenda this year. With Boards and executive teams operating in an ever more complex and challenging climate, we had an opportunity to ask these two experienced Board members and Criticaleye Board Mentors what they see as the main risk trends in 2026. Discussion points include: How Chairs and Non-executives should be keeping up-to-date and ready to respond to new risks and challenges Protecting the business from 'pilot purgatory' in the context of AI and new technologies How to start risk discussions in such a complex environment and the Board's role in reinforcing a culture of preparedness How Boards should be supporting and advising executive teams Keeping risk overview aligned to the strategic vision of the business The Board's role in relation to the risk committee and best practice alignment to mitigate against significant risks A must-listen for Board members looking to unlock value, sustain momentum and navigate risk across their organisations.

    27 min

  6. JAN 27

    Inspiring Leaders Podcast: The Private Equity Outlook for 2026 (ft. Alastair Mills)

    PE Outlook Series: The Private Equity Outlook for 2026 Alastair Mills, Managing Director & Head of European Business Services at H.I.G. Capital, joins Criticaleye’s Senior Editor Jacob Ambrose Willson to share his perspective on what lies ahead for the UK private equity market in 2026. Reflecting on UK market conditions in 2025, the podcast explores how macro uncertainty, fiscal policy and the growing influence of AI are shaping fund strategies, dealmaking and value creation. Alastair also looks ahead to whether easing interest rates could unlock activity in the UK market and what private equity firms and portfolio leaders should be doing now to prepare for a potentially more active and competitive year. Discussion points include: How UK private equity funds are adapting strategies in response to current market conditions, including longer hold periods and the use of continuation funds The impact of tariffs and potential tax changes following the UK Autumn Budget on confidence and deal activity How AI is influencing deal sourcing, due diligence and performance across portfolio companies Whether falling interest rates could drive a pick-up in UK deal activity and exits in 2026 How private equity firms can best prepare for a more active and competitive UK deal environment Why access to external reference points is critical for leaders, particularly those new to private equity, when preparing for an exit

    34 min

  7. JAN 1

    Inspiring Leaders Podcast: What's in Store for 2026 (ft. Matthew Blagg, CEO, Criticaleye)

    Criticaleye's Inspiring Leaders Podcast Matthew Blagg, CEO for Criticaleye, joins Marketing and Communications Director Julia Brook for the first Inspiring Leaders podcast for 2026. They take a look at some of the lessons for leaders last year, and examine the trends and topics that will be front of mind for senior executives over the next 12 months. Discussion points include: The landscape in 2026 and difficulties for leaders to make the right decisions at pace when so much is changing Executive skill set and what key traits will be needed to be a successful CEO, CFO or CPO this year What challenges the Board is facing, how they will examine risk this year and whether external challenges will create more conflict in the boardroom Which stakeholder groups will be most pronounced for executive teams Unique and common challenges in the APAC region Why great CEOs in 2026 will be those who are brilliant communicators, able to articulate difficult things in a clear way and those who understand risk

    24 min

  8. 12/24/2025

    Criticaleye Asia Podcast - Leading Business Transformation Through Innovation (ft. Tian Beng Ng, Group CEO of Certis)

    Episode 29: Criticaleye Asia Podcast – Leading Business Transformation Through Innovation In this episode, Michael Crompton, General Manager Asia at Criticaleye, speaks with Tian Beng Ng, President and Group CEO at Certis, about what it takes to lead large, complex organisations through transformation in an era of rapid technological change. Drawing on his experience leading mission-critical operations across Asia, Tian Beng shares how technology has become a core driver of business strategy, not just an enabler. The conversation explores how leaders can harness AI, data, automation and robotics while maintaining operational stability, aligning teams and strengthening culture. Discussion points include: Why technology must sit at the heart of modern business transformation Balancing innovation with stability in mission-critical environments Leading people through change with clarity, trust and purpose The role of culture, communication and leadership alignment during transformation How CEOs can build momentum and resilience in times of uncertainty

    20 min
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Drawing on the leadership experience within Criticaleye’s global Peer-to-Peer Board Community, our podcast covers the leadership, strategy and stakeholder challenges senior executives are facing.  Contact us to know more

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  • Creator
    criticaleye
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
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