Agile Leadership Lessons

Watermark Search International

Benefit from the experience of current leaders to help you better achieve your business and career goals. Our Watermark team ask highly regarded leaders to share their knowledge and expertise of agile leadership spanning a multitude of different sectors. Avoid the pitfalls and hear key takeaways of how to navigate different leadership challenges, clearing the path for your success. ​We have recently added another series within our podcast channel: The Masterclass Series! This series transforms our esteemed interim webinars into easily accessible podcast episodes.

  1. 5월 28일

    Navigating Client Loyalty: How Today’s Partners can Become Tomorrow’s Rainmakers

    In this episode of the Watermark Search International Agile Leadership Lessons Podcast, host Robert Atkinson, Partner in our Executive Search Professional Services practice, welcomes guests Rory Channer, founding partner of DCM Insights and Pat Spenner, APAC Managing Director for DCM Insights. Together, they delve into the evolving landscape of client loyalty in professional services. The discussion centres around the emerging challenges faced by professional services leaders, in particular the decline in client loyalty, what underpins this decline and how to adjust to stem the rising tide of procurement and consensus decision making.  Rory and Pat share the research insights (off the back of 2,941 interviews across Professional Services - Law, Consulting, Accounting, Executive Search, Public Relations and Investment Banking), which combined formed the basis of their new book, The Activator Advantage. They also introduce the "Activator" profile, a key driver of higher performance in business development. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on the five types of professionals in the industry: the Expert, the Confidant, the Activator, the Realist, and the Debater. The episode explores how Activators, with their proactive and collaborative approach, can significantly enhance client engagement and drive growth. Tune in to learn about the impact of consensus decision-making, the importance of consistent value creation, and the role of technology in supporting business development. Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this episode offers actionable strategies to adapt to the changing dynamics of client relationships in professional services.

    47분
  2. 1월 29일

    Successful and Healthy Leaders: The Intersection of Wellbeing and Agility

    In our first episode for 2025, we delve into the essential aspects of maintaining mental and physical strength as a leader. Join Watermark’s Chris Grant, Partner in our Health and Human Services practices and guest speaker, Peter Dijkema. Peter is a separation coach, and seasoned leadership and executive coach with decades of experience across diverse settings, cultures and countries. As an ICF-certified coach and a Thrive-accredited practitioner, Peter brings a unique perspective to the intersection of personal and professional growth. The episode starts with Peter’s top three takeaways to stay mentally strong and then we explore the significant link between job satisfaction and overall health, discussing how both enjoying your work and engaging in meaningful work can positively impact both your physical and mental wellbeing. Our guest also opens up about his personal fitness routine and the best advice he’s received for staying fit and healthy. The conversation then moves to the role of mateship and relationships in wellbeing and how this contributes to you being a leader as well as key advice for executives on what to focus on for sustained wellbeing and longevity. To wrap up, Peter shares his motivational mottos and discusses the importance of mental and physical wellbeing, meaningful work, strong relationships, and continuous personal growth for leadership agility. Peter also suggests some great podcasts and books to further your thinking and action on this topic. If you are a leader looking to build resilience and foster a healthy relationship with yourself and those around you, you will take a lot away from this episode.

    41분
  3. 2023. 11. 13.

    Part 2 - Mastering Leadership Agility: Lessons from a CEO and Board Director in Hospital, Health and Aged Care

    In the highly anticipated Part 2 of "Mastering Leadership Agility: Lessons from a CEO and Board Director in Hospital, Health and Aged Care" your host, Jocelyn Santosa, Partner at Watermark Search International, is joined once again by the remarkable CEO, Chair, and Board Director in the healthcare, hospital, and aged care sectors, Toby Hall. This episode dives deep into different aspects of leadership in these critical fields. Together, they tackle essential questions such as:   Public vs. Private: Are there differences in working in these settings, and what key insights should individuals be aware of when operating in these unique environments? The Transition Challenge: How difficult is it to transition from public to private, or vice versa? Discover the complexities of this shift and the skills required to succeed. Boardroom Dynamics: Unravel the mysteries of boardroom leadership. Learn how to ensure that your leadership team is well-versed in key governance issues. The Art of Board Membership: What qualities make an exceptional board member? Toby Hall shares invaluable insights on what it takes to excel in this role. Board Selection: Explore due diligence strategies to employ before committing to a board position, ensuring it's the right fit for you. Continuous Self-Reflection: Discover the importance of self-reflection when choosing board roles, ensuring you make choices aligned with your values and goals. Join Jocelyn Santosa and Toby Hall for a conversation for those navigating the ever-evolving healthcare landscape and the importance of leadership agility.

    31분

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Benefit from the experience of current leaders to help you better achieve your business and career goals. Our Watermark team ask highly regarded leaders to share their knowledge and expertise of agile leadership spanning a multitude of different sectors. Avoid the pitfalls and hear key takeaways of how to navigate different leadership challenges, clearing the path for your success. ​We have recently added another series within our podcast channel: The Masterclass Series! This series transforms our esteemed interim webinars into easily accessible podcast episodes.