A SEAT at THE TABLE: Helping business leaders grow their influence

Jane Singer
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Industry leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and authors join us on A Seat at The Table to share their insights and help us build more successful businesses.

  1. The Quiet Loneliness of High‑Achievers – and How to Heal It

    4D AGO

    The Quiet Loneliness of High‑Achievers – and How to Heal It

    Are you the person who everyone else leans on — steady, capable, high-functioning? To the outside world you appear to be unshakable.  Yet, inside there’s a gap between how competent you appear and how uncertain - or even lonely - you sometimes feel. Today we’re joined by the incredible Emily Fanjoy, a whole-person coach and facilitator who helps values-driven leaders stop performing and start leading from the inside out. If you’re leading a team or an entire organization and feel like you could a reset - or just want to get more energized, then Emily is exactly who you’re looking for. In this episode  of A Seat at The Table, she’ll be talking about Why loneliness is so common in high-achieving people, and why is it so hard to admit?The difference between a person who's performing their leadership versus living it?Why trying to ‘think your way to transformation’ rarely works.How to romance your own life. Let’s sit down with Emily for some one-to-one leadership coaching. USEFUL LINKS Emily Fanjoy's website: www.emilyfanjoy.com Book a 60-minute Complimentary Coaching Call for anyone feeling Coaching Curiou The Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a podcast for people building something meaningful and finding their..Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Visit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

    32 min
  2. Why Your AI Strategy Is Stuck – and How to Fix It

    APR 30

    Why Your AI Strategy Is Stuck – and How to Fix It

    Most of us have used ChatGPT, Claude, CoPilot or one of the many AI platforms.   Yet few of us really understand how to integrate AI into our organizations so that we get maximum benefits with the fewest possible disruptions. Meet Dr. Michael Kollo,  Chief of AI Transformation at Qualitas and author of "Future-Ready with Generative AI".  He spent over 20 years in quantitative finance at BlackRock, Fidelity, and AXA before pivoting to help organisations navigate AI transformation.  Michael has delivered AI programs to ANZ (4,000 staff), Macquarie, IFM Investors, and HESTA.  He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and hosts the Curious Quant podcast  On this episode  of a Seat at The Table Mike will be discussing Why AI transformation is fundamentally a mindset challenge, not a tools challenge.How the patterns he learned as a quantitative analyst during the 2008 financial crisis help him see through today’s AI hype.How language-based AI is different from previous automation, and why that changes the way leaders need to think about organizational design and human roles.How to help teams adapt to AI without creating panic or paralysis. So let’s sit down with Mike and get an insider’s view of how to successfully bring AI into our organizations. USEFUL LINKS The website for Michael Kollo's book: https://futurereadygenai.com/ The Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a podcast for people building something meaningful and finding their..Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Visit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

    56 min
  3. When Everyone Agrees but Nothing Gets Done

    APR 20

    When Everyone Agrees but Nothing Gets Done

    How often have we experienced a meeting that we think went really well.  Everyone on the team agreed what needed to be done.  But then nothing actually got done.  Or work was started but goals were not met. Why? How did the train  jump the track after everyone seemed to understand what to do? Today we are joined by the fabulous Amie Fox.  Amie helps leadership bridge the gap between ‘good ideas’ and ‘clear actions’ in order to create the kind of consistent behavior across teams that leads to meeting targets. In this episode of A Seat at The Table, Amie will talk about Why  decisions that sound clear in meetings often break down once teams are back at workWhat the signs are that managers have interpreted the same decision in different waysWhy  shared accountability often leads to confusion rather than clarityThe simple things leaders can do to make expectations clearer for their managers If you’re ready to take your organization from confusion to clarity, then let’s sit down with Amie. USEFUL LINKS Connect with Amie Fox Website URL:  https://afox.ie/   LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amie-fox-a3420333/ The Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a podcast for people building something meaningful and finding their..Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Visit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

    30 min
  4. The 90-second Reset to Reclaim Your Calm

    APR 19

    The 90-second Reset to Reclaim Your Calm

    If you’re like most senior executives, you never get enough rest.   I know I rarely do. There’s always 10 more things that need to be done – and another 10 ready to add to that list. We think that we can handle an ‘always on’ schedule, but what looks like high level productivity might actually be making us less efficient. Today we’re joined by the fantastic Shalece Daniels, who specializes in helping high-pressure leaders downshift their nervous system in 90 seconds or less so decisions land clean and communication stays steady, without collateral damage. After  building and operating a seven-figure real estate investment and property management firm,  Shalece created FLOW, an AI rest-tech assistant designed to reduce decision fatigue and support cognitive relief inside organizations. Today she’ll be discussing What  "collateral damage" looks like at the leadership level, and why it happensWhat  a 90-second downshift is, and when should leaders use itHow  leaders should think about AI support tools without turning work into surveillance or burnout theater So if you’re ready to move from burnout to breakthrough, let’s have a chat with Shalece. USEFUL LINKS:  Shalece Daniels' Website:   https://www.liveasif.co  Free download > Rest Reset Starter Kit  https://www.liveasif.co/starter-kit  LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaleceldaniels/  Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/shaleceldaniels/  YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/@ShaleceLDaniels The Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a podcast for people building something meaningful and finding their..Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Visit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

    35 min
  5. How to Build a Successful Tech Product

    APR 17

    How to Build a Successful Tech Product

    One of the most difficult things to do is  build  successful tech products.  That seems counterintuitive at a time when its seems that everyone - from tech giants to a guy in his bedroom - is rolling out apps, setting up platforms and launching what they hope will be the next big thing. In reality, developing a product that can both attract users - and keep them - is a massive challenge, that most developers are not able to meet. Today we’re joined by the brilliant Riddhi Bhasker, a product manager focused on building 0 to 1 products in early-stage startup environments. She’s   led product development across consumer social platforms, AI-driven tools, B2B applications, and marketplace platforms, with hands-on experience in user retention design, gamification systems, onboarding optimization, and conversational AI architecture. On this episode of A Seat at The Table podcast Riddhi will be discussing Why most gamification kills the products it's supposed to saveHow to build AI products that don't fail quietlyKnowing when not to build somethingThe one thing most people get wrong about building products in early-stage companies Let’s take an insider’s look behind the scenes at what’s its really like to build a successful tech product. USEFUL LINKS: Connect with Riddhi Bhasker Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riddhi-bhasker/ Substack: https://substack.com/@riddhibhasker The Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a podcast for people building something meaningful and finding their..Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Visit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

    53 min
  6. Smart Scaling: Rethinking Who and How We Hire

    MAR 11

    Smart Scaling: Rethinking Who and How We Hire

    One of the biggest challenges for growing companies is not having the staff to help the business get to the next level.  And not having the bandwidth to fill multiple positions at the same time - even though you really need people in those roles. The answer is increasingly to work with consultants, agencies or other third party providers - who can bring in the right expertise without requiring the commitment of a direct hire.   I’m Jane Singer  and Welcome back to A Seat at The Table.  In each episode we sit down with leaders, innovators, authors and entrepreneurs so that we can learn best practices that will empower our businesses. Today we are joined by the dynamic James Fenimore, founder of The Heart Posture Agency, which can fill the gaps from leadership development, structuring departments down to marketing initiatives. Today James will be discussing:  What separates the lifestyle business from a real business How to identify the leaders who are going to take you to that next level When to outsource to vendors vs hiring someone in a staff role. So let’s sit down with Jim and explore some interesting staffing options. Connect with James Fenimore:  Instagram / Facebook / TikTok - TheJamesFenimore  Youtube: TheFenimores https://www.theheartpostureco.com/ The Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a podcast for people building something meaningful and finding their..Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Visit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

    41 min
  7. How to Turn Storytelling into a Brand Strategy

    MAR 8

    How to Turn Storytelling into a Brand Strategy

    Marketing these days feels overwhelming.  Most companies lurch between scattered marketing efforts with no clear path to take them from where they are to where they want to be. Yet in today’s hyper competitive market, marketing is no longer a ‘nice to have’.  It’s a ‘need to have’.   To make marketing work, companies need simple marketing systems that help them stay consistent and stay on brand. Today we are joined by the amazing Natalie Alves, founder of Nat Marie Design, a a boutique branding and marketing studio in San Antonio, Texas that help founders and growing businesses develop doable marketing programs that reduce overwhelm. In this episode of A Seat at The Table, Nat will be discussing  How to shift from being seen as a vendor to being seen as a strategic partner. The biggest gaps  small businesses are missing when building trust online. How small teams can stay consistent without marketing efforts taking over their lives. Please join me now in learning how to get our marketing back on track - hopefully the fast track! Connect with Natalie Alves: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natmariedesign www.natmariedesign.com The Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a podcast for people building something meaningful and finding their..Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Visit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

    29 min
  8. Why Successful Founders Have Executive Mentors

    MAR 1

    Why Successful Founders Have Executive Mentors

    We all want to grow our businesses, but often get stuck trying to make that happen. This can be especially true for leadership at smaller to medium sized companies that are trying to scale but struggle to find ways to differentiate themselves in a hyper competitive market. Today we’re joined by the remarkable Ian Wilby, a founder-coach who helps entrepreneurs and senior leaders scale their businesses by fixing what gets in the way of sales, confidence, and decision-making. Ian helps founders cut through self-doubt, sharpen their thinking, and lead with purpose and impact—so their ambition becomes something they can execute on, not just aspire to. In this episode of A Seat at The Table, Ian will be discussing  Why every executive needs a cheerleader or a mentor The critical value of turning your differences into a superpower The one shift executives need to make this year in order to move forward If you’re looking to get this new year off to a fast start, then join me as I sit down with Ian and learn how to power up our business. Connect with Ian Whilby: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianwhilby/ https://iwcoaching.co.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/@ianwhilby9100 Ian's Recommended Books: https://amzn.eu/d/cCPJFRz https://amzn.eu/d/45l4cPG https://www.iwcoaching.co.uk/recommended-books-list The Climb with Cherie Clonan The Climb is a podcast for people building something meaningful and finding their..Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Visit A Seat at The Table's website at https://seat.fm

    32 min
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