Lessons Not Yet Learnt

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Hosted by Kiran Kachela, CEO & Founder of CI Projects Lessons Not Yet Learnt is the podcast that uncovers the costly mistakes we keep making, and how to finally move past them. Through powerful storytelling and cross-industry insights, each episode explores the intersection between people, processes, and technology in business. With candid conversations and expert perspectives, Kiran is on a mission to challenge outdated thinking, highlight overlooked lessons, and drive meaningful change—one story at a time.

  1. 23 ABR

    Self-Promotion Without the Ick: What’s Holding You Back

    Why does talking about what we do feel so uncomfortable, and what is it really costing us? In this episode of Lessons Not Yet Learnt, host Kiran Kachela is joined by leading voice coach and author Susie Ashfield to unpack the “ick” so many leaders feel when it comes to self‑promotion, public speaking and visibility. From downplaying job titles to avoiding the spotlight altogether, Kiran reflects on her own journey with self‑advocacy - and the realisation that staying quiet doesn’t just limit leaders, it sets a ceiling for their teams and future generations. Drawing on her work with senior leaders across industries, Susie explores why cultural conditioning, imposter syndrome and perfectionism hold people back - and how shifting the focus from “me” to “them” transforms confidence, clarity and impact. Together, they challenge the myth that self‑promotion equals ego and show how storytelling, practice and purpose can help leaders speak up - without losing authenticity.   In this episode, we cover: ·      Self‑promotion without the “ick” ·      The English problem ·      From cringe to confidence ·      The opportunity cost of staying quiet ·      Storytelling over self‑selling ·      Voice, visibility and vulnerability   About Our GuestSusie Ashfield - Voice Coach, Speaker, Author & Founder of Speak2Impact Susie Ashfield is one of the UK’s leading voice coaches and the founder of Speak2Impact, a communication and public‑speaking company that helps leaders, founders and teams share their ideas with clarity, confidence and impact. Trained as an actor, Susie brings a deep understanding of audience psychology, storytelling and performance to herwork. Through Speak2Impact, she delivers one‑to‑one coaching, group workshops, keynote talks and an online academy - helping people move from being unclear or uncomfortable to sounding credible, authentic andcompelling when it matters most. Over the past decade, Susie has worked with senior leaders and organisations across the public and private sectors, and has been featured on platforms including BBC Radio 2, Forbes and international media. She is also the author of Just F*cking Say It, a practical and humorous guide to speaking with confidence in any situation. Learn more about Susie’s work atSpeak2Impact: https://academy.susieashfield.com/     Follow us on: Instagram @Lessonsnotyetlearnt TikTok @Lessonsnotyetlearnt YouTube @Lessonsnotyetlearnt

    52 min

  2. 9 ABR ·  CONTENIDO EXTRA

    The Five Decisions That Define a Leader

    What really defines leadership when there’s no audience, noapplause, and no one else to share the accountability? In this bonus episode of Lessons Not Yet Learnt, host Kiran Kachela reflects on the unseen side of leadership - the difficult decisions made behind closed doors that quietly shape culture, standards, and outcomes. Drawing on her experience as CEO and founder of CI Projects,Kiran challenges the idea that leadership is about vision statements and bold speeches. Instead, she explores five critical decisions that define leaders every day: who we hire, who we let go, the boundaries we set, what we say noto, and how we spend our time. This episode is a candid reflection on accountability,courage, and the weight of leadership - and a reminder that the real work of leadership often happens when no one is watching.   In this episode, we cover: ·  Why leadership isn’t about visibility or charisma ·  The loneliness of decision‑making when “the buck stops with you” · How hiring choices reveal leadership confidence and values · Why leaders are defined by what they tolerate · The danger of weak boundaries and “good enough” standards · How low standards quietly become cultural norms · Why time is the most valuable - and misused - leadership resource · What the real work of leadership looks like day to day Follow us on: Instagram @LessonsnotyetlearntTikTok @LessonsnotyetlearntYouTube @Lessonsnotyetlearnt   To ask Kiran anything, be a guest, sponsor an episode, or chat press? Visit our website: www.lessonsnotyetlearnt.com

    8 min

  3. 26 MAR

    Big Ideas, Bigger Gaps: When Governance Fails to Land

    Why do so many well‑intentioned strategies fail to translate into real, lasting change? In this episode of Lessons Not Yet Learnt, host Kiran is joined by governance advisor and board consultant Janhavi Dadarkar to explore why today’s leadership failures often originate at the top - not through bad intent, but through gaps in cultural, strategic, and people‑centred leadership capability. Drawing on insights from her upcoming book and decades of experience working with boards, governments, and global institutions, Janhavi challenges the dominance of short‑term thinking and Western‑centric governance models. She introduces lessons from overlooked and ancient governance systems around the world, asking what it truly takes to build legitimate, trusted, and values‑led organisations in an increasingly unstable environment. Together, they unpack why strategy alone isn’t enough - and what modern leaders must rethink if they want their organisations to last.   In this episode, we cover: ·       Why leadership isn’t just strategy ·       Legitimacy, trust, and hope ·       What Western governance gets wrong ·       Learning from the longest‑running systems ·       The short‑termism trap ·       What good governance looks like now   About Our GuestJanhavi Dadarkar – Governance Advisor, Thinking Partner and Portfolio Board Member. Janhavi Dadarkar is a governance advisor, thinking partner, and portfolio board member with over three decades of experience supporting entrepreneurs, boards, governments, and global institutions. A former corporate lawyer, she brings a deeply people‑centred lens to leadership, helping organisations strengthen legitimacy, trust, and long‑term value creation. Drawing on insights from overlooked global and ancient governance systems, and her upcoming book, Janhavi explores what sustainable, values‑led leadership looks like in a fast‑moving, short‑term world. Her current portfolio includes being a Blue Kraft Distinguished Fellow, CEO of the Academy for Board Excellence, and IOD Programme Lead, as well as serving as a Commissioner on the Institute of Directors’ most recent report on the role of the Non‑Executive Director. Follow us on: Instagram @LessonsnotyetlearntTikTok @LessonsnotyetlearntYouTube @Lessonsnotyetlearnt   To ask Kiran anything, be a guest, sponsor an episode, or chat press? Visit our website: www.lessonsnotyetlearnt.com

    54 min

  4. 12 MAR

    The Shiny New Tech That's Amplifying Chaos

    Why do organisations keep investing millions in new technology, only to end up with more complexity, higher costs, and frustrated teams? In this episode of Lessons Not Yet Learnt, host Kiran Kachela explores a familiar pattern seen across industries: technology being deployed as a solution before the underlying problems are fully understood. Drawing on real-world examples from construction, healthcare, and pharmaceuticals, the episode reveals how misalignment, rushed decision-making, and neglected foundations quietly derail transformation programmes. Kiran is joined by Jat, Director of Quality at Great Ormond Street Hospital, who brings a quality and improvement lens to digital transformation. Together, they unpack why purpose, people, and process must come before technology, and why slowing down at the start is often the fastest route to sustainable success. In this episode, we cover: • Why tech fails when purpose and objectives are unclear • The risks of digitising broken processes instead of fixing them • How lack of stakeholder engagement fuels resistance and change fatigue • Why strong foundations are essential for sustainable transformation About Our GuestJat – Director of Quality, Great Ormond Street Hospital Jatinder Old has over 25 years’ experience across the pharmaceutical industry and the NHS, including 16 years in pharmaceuticals and more than a decade in healthcare. With a background in chemistry, project management, and quality, he brings a deeply analytical and systems-focused perspective to transformation. In his current role, Jat leads quality assurance, improvement, and governance, with a strong focus on improvement science, process optimisation, and learning from past failures to prevent future ones. Follow us on: Instagram @Lessonsnotyetlearnt TikTok @Lessonsnotyetlearnt YouTube @Lessonsnotyetlearnt To ask Kiran anything, be a guest, sponsor an episode, or chat press? Visit our website: www.lessonsnotyetlearnt.com

    38 min

  5. 19 FEB

    Work Isn’t Where You Are: Cultural Shifts and the Future of Work

    What happens when workplace culture no longer reflects the realities of modern life? In this episode of Lessons Not Yet Learnt, host Kiran Kachela explores how outdated norms around presenteeism, working hours, and flexibility continue to shape the experience of work, often at the expense of wellbeing and performance. Drawing on her own career journey, Kiran reflects on how expectations around visibility, masculinity, and working parenthood have evolved, and where they still fall short. She is joined by Noel Peries, a senior PMO leader with over 25 years’ experience across sectors, who shares his passion for building healthier workplace cultures. Together, they unpack why flexible and compressed working patterns matter, why stigma still exists, and what organisations risk if they fail to challenge long-standing assumptions about how work should be done. In this episode, we cover: • How presenteeism and outdated norms still shape workplace culture • Why flexible and compressed hours improve wellbeing and performance • The stigma faced by working parents, particularly fathers, in asking for flexibility • What organisations must confront to build a more sustainable future of work About Our Guest Noel Peries– Senior PMO Leader Noel has spent over 25 years working across industries including the NHS, technology, finance, and property. As a senior PMO leader, he has led teams across complex programmes and portfolios, with a strong focus on culture, performance, and wellbeing. He is particularly passionate about flexible working, compressed hours, and supporting working parents, drawing on his own experience of working condensed weeks to balance career, family life, and productivity. Follow us on: Instagram @Lessonsnotyetlearnt TikTok @Lessonsnotyetlearnt YouTube @Lessonsnotyetlearnt To ask Kiran anything, be a guest, sponsor an episode, or chat press? Visit our website: www.lessonsnotyetlearnt.com This episode is sponsored by Inspiring Dads.

    40 min

  6. 5 FEB ·  CONTENIDO EXTRA

    The Customer We Forgot to Mention

    What happens when organisations become so focused on contracts and deliverables that they lose sight of the customer? In this bonus episode of Lessons Not Yet Learnt, host Kiran Kachela reflects on a recurring mistake she sees across organisations: prioritising commercials and governance over the people the service is meant to serve. Drawing on real experiences from client and supplier relationships, she highlights how easily customer needs can disappear from the conversation altogether. This episode unpacks what customer centricity really means, not as a slogan, but as a way of working. Kiran outlines the three critical areas organisations must focus on to build a truly customer-centred operating model that drives sustainable success. In this episode, we cover:• Why contracts and commercials often distract organisations from their customers• What customer-centric leadership looks like in practice• The role of frontline teams in shaping customer experience• Why customer metrics should be leading indicators for financial performance Follow us on: Instagram @LessonsnotyetlearntTikTok @LessonsnotyetlearntYouTube @Lessonsnotyetlearnt To ask Kiran anything, be a guest, sponsor an episode, or chat press? Visit our website: www.lessonsnotyetlearnt.com

    4 min

  7. 22 ENE

    It’s Not You, It’s Us: Why Good Partnerships Go Bad (And How To Fix It)

    Why do so many partnerships fall apart, even when the contract looks strong on paper? In this episode of Lessons Not Yet Learnt, host Kiran Kachela explores the human cost of broken business relationships with partnership specialist James Saunders. Through real-world examples from healthcare, prisons, and large-scale facilities management contracts, they unpack why trust, transparency, and alignment matter far more than documentation. In this episode, we cover:• Why relationships, not contracts, determine partnership success• How poor mobilisation and lack of transparency create long-term damage• The impact of misaligned KPIs and incentives on trust and behaviour• What successful public and private sector partnerships do differently Follow us on: Instagram @LessonsnotyetlearntTikTok @LessonsnotyetlearntYouTube @Lessonsnotyetlearnt To ask Kiran anything, be a guest, sponsor an episode, or chat press? Visit our website: www.lessonsnotyetlearnt.com

    45 min

  8. 11/12/2025 ·  CONTENIDO EXTRA

    Waiting, Hiding, Fearing: Why Waste Survives in Organisations

    In this bonus episode of Lessons Not Yet Learnt, Kiran explores why waste is one of the most damaging but least visible problems inside organisations. From endless meetings to overflowing inboxes, duplicate processes and long waits for approvals, she reveals how waste creeps into daily work and why it is so rarely challenged. Drawing on the lean principle of Gemba, Kiran explains why leaders need to leave the boardroom, see the reality for themselves, and create the psychological safety that allows people to speak openly about problems. Only when waste is made visible can it be removed. Follow us on: Instagram @Lessonsnotyetlearnt TikTok @Lessonsnotyetlearnt YouTube @Lessonsnotyetlearnt To ask Kiran anything, be a guest, sponsor an episode, or chat press? Visit our website: ⁠www.lessonsnotyetlearnt.com

    6 min
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Hosted by Kiran Kachela, CEO & Founder of CI Projects Lessons Not Yet Learnt is the podcast that uncovers the costly mistakes we keep making, and how to finally move past them. Through powerful storytelling and cross-industry insights, each episode explores the intersection between people, processes, and technology in business. With candid conversations and expert perspectives, Kiran is on a mission to challenge outdated thinking, highlight overlooked lessons, and drive meaningful change—one story at a time.

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    LessonsNotYetLearnt
  • Años de actividad
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodios
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