The Rethink Leadership Podcast

Jeremy Blain

Conversations to inspire new thinking, transformation, and excellence for leaders everywhere, in the unpredictable, uncertain, fast-moving modern workplace we are all operating in. Our guests from all over the world include founders, entrepreneurs, leaders at all levels and experts who have a story to tell, come with proven track records, can share interesting new thinking, and who represent the leadership diversity we are experiencing across industry today, from start-ups to multinationals.

  1. S10E11: How We Make Our Work and Lives Better, One Imperfect Step at a Time

    NOV 3

    S10E11: How We Make Our Work and Lives Better, One Imperfect Step at a Time

    Guests: Ivanna Mikhailovna Rosendal - Author & Creative Director Anne Katrine Carlsson Sejr - Executive Producer Ivanna was Born in 1987 in eastern Ukraine, and grew up amidst the instability of the post-Soviet collapse, which taught her the importance of adapting and seeking better ways to do things. This led Ivanna a career in behavioral economics and life sciences and as a film maker, writing and directing the short film ’The Other side’ about the impact of war in families with both Ukrainian and Russian roots.. Anne Katrine, known as AK, As a leader of teams specializing in organizational development and transformation, has often been frustrated by the oversimplified advice in business literature, and has made it her ambition to bring more reality into the leadership and workforce discussions like this. Together, Ivanna and AK have published the Amazon Bestseller Maneuvering Monday, and host the Maneuvering Monday podcast, where experts and thought leaders share insights, experiences, and concrete maneuvers to tackle the challenges inspired by the book’s main characters and dilemmas. Charity: We have made a donation to https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/ as a thank you to AK and Ivanna for joining us; and proudly make this episode in aid of this incredible organization supporting those in need, especially in the high profile warzones of Ukraine and in Gaza. Connect with Ivanna & AK: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivannarosendal/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-katrine-carlsson-sejr-890a04108/ https://www.maneuveringmonday.com/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/maneuvering-monday/

    25 min
  2. S10E10: The Overlooked Side of DEI – Why disability inclusion and support need to be on executive leadership and HR agendas everywhere

    OCT 27

    S10E10: The Overlooked Side of DEI – Why disability inclusion and support need to be on executive leadership and HR agendas everywhere

    Guest: Rachel Shaw President & Founder of Shaw HR Consulting Rachel is an award-winning HR strategist who has dedicated more than 20 years in helping organizations and HR leaders create workplaces that are both legally sound and deeply human. Rachel is a nationally recognized ADA compliance expert in the US, relating to the ‘Americans with Disabilities Act’, writing THE book on the subject, ‘The Disabled Workforce: What the ADA Never Anticipated’ Rachel has trained thousands of leaders across the US on how to navigate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other workplace accommodations. Charity: This episode is in aid of the Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders to which we have donated as a thank you to Rachel for joining us. Find out more and get involved here: https://www.msf.org/ Connect with Rachel: Find out more about Shaw HR Consulting and how Rachel can help your organization: https://www.shawhrconsulting.com/Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-shaw-00037745/Get hold of Rachel’s book, ‘The Disabled Workforce: What the ADA Never Anticipated’ on Amazon, here:  https://a.co/d/67VdXi3

    27 min
  3. S10E09: Happiness is a Serious Business – Unlocking How Leaders Can Foster Organizational Wellbeing and Thriving Teams

    OCT 13

    S10E09: Happiness is a Serious Business – Unlocking How Leaders Can Foster Organizational Wellbeing and Thriving Teams

    Guest: NIC MARKS Founder and Chief Statistician of Friday Pulse; Speaker and Author of ‘Happiness is a Serious Business’ Nic Marks is a statistician, speaker and author who pioneered the field of workplace wellbeing. After reading Mathematics at Cambridge, he trained in organisational change and psychotherapy before founding the Centre for Wellbeing at the New Economics Foundation. There, he created influential frameworks including the Happy Planet Index and the Five Ways to Wellbeing. A sought-after international speaker, his TED talk has been viewed millions of times, and his TEDBook A Happiness Manifesto helped put measuring national wellbeing on the global agenda. Today, as founder of Friday Pulse, he helps organisations improve team happiness through science-led feedback. His latest book, Happiness is a Serious Business, shows why happy teams perform better. Charity: This episode is in aid of the Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders to which we have donated as a thank you to Nic for joining us. This magnificent organization continues to support those in warzones, trauma and medical need everywhere. Please find out more and get involved here: https://www.msf.org/  Connect with Nic: Nic’s book ‘Happiness is a Serious Business’: https://mybook.to/hiasb Website: https://nicmarks.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marksnic/ Nic’s personal happiness at work test: https://fridayone.com

    29 min
  4. S10E08: From Manager to Leader - The Inner Work Behind the Outer Role

    OCT 2

    S10E08: From Manager to Leader - The Inner Work Behind the Outer Role

    Guest: Mireia Mujika Leadership strategist and founder of Bare&Brave. Mireia Mujika is a leadership strategist, executive coach, and the founder of Bare & Brave. She is an expert in digital era leadership, With a background in digital product management and experience working with global teams across GCC countries, Europe and America, Mireia helps leaders unlock clarity, effectiveness, and impact. Mireia is known for her thoughtful, energizing approach to leadership transformation, blending evidence-based practices with human-centered coaching. Mireia blends proven leadership frameworks with deep human insight to support transformation from the inside out. We discuss the difference between leading and managing today and what it takes to transition into a leadership role in an age where we are ever accelerating, with increasing uncertainty and unpredictability.  Mireia helps unlock two must-have capabilities for new (and existing) leaders everywhere  Charity: This episode is in aid of the Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders to which we have donated as a thank you to Mireia for joining us. This magnificent organization continues to support those in warzones, trauma and medical need everywhere. Please find out more and get involved here: https://www.msf.org/  Connect with Mireia: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mireiamujika/  Website - https://www.bareandbrave.com  Email - mireia@bareandbrave.com

    29 min
  5. S10E07: Building a skilled, work-ready talent pipeline for the dynamic workplace of today

    SEP 29

    S10E07: Building a skilled, work-ready talent pipeline for the dynamic workplace of today

    How the Asian Institute of Hospitality & Management (AIHM) is changing the game for students, young professionals, future talent, and the industry Guest 1: Chris Meylan, Chief Operating Officer Chris Meylan is the Chief Operating Officer of AIHM and a graduate of EHL with extensive international experience in the hospitality industry. He has worked in five-star resorts and hotels in Switzerland, Thailand and Singapore and has spent the past 15 years in education as a hospitality educator, teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students and coaching faculty. Chris has been recognized as an Apple Distinguished Educator and Apple Professional Learning Specialist and is passionate about using technology to transform education and make learning more engaging. Guest 2: Samantha Marion, Director of Global Partnerships Samantha Marion is the Director of Global Partnerships at AIHM and a hospitality management graduate from Temple University in the United States of America.  Samantha has spent more than a decade building and encouraging confidence in aspiring leaders and teams. By leveraging over a decade of rounded experience in operations, sales, communications, and customer relationship management she is actively bridging the gap between generations, cultures and industries through engaging events and executive training experiences held at AIHM campuses across Thailand. Charity: This episode in aid of Wat Bang Nam Chon School, a neighbouring school to AIHM in Bangkok, where they need support to enhance their kindergarten classroom, including air purifiers and other materials. Find out more and help their efforts here: https://www.facebook.com/Bangnumchon?mibextid=ZbWKwL Connect with AIHM: Introduction Video, Website, AIHM Higher Blog, AIHM Executive Education  Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn  Connect with Samanatha here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-samantha-marion/ Connect with Chris here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismeylan/

    49 min
  6. S10E06: The New Visibility Test: What modern leaders must navigate when every decision comes with a spotlight

    SEP 22

    S10E06: The New Visibility Test: What modern leaders must navigate when every decision comes with a spotlight

    Guest: MATT KRAYTON  Founder & Principal at Publitics, Co-Founder of M2Aspire Matt Krayton is the Founder & Principal at Publitics. He provides counsel to campaigns at the local, state and federal levels as well as to clients in the private and public sectors.  Matt’s credo is “The most effective leaders don’t simply execute a plan; they create a movement. Matt has advised presidential campaigns, guided public figures through high-stakes decisions, and helped executives align messaging with meaningful leadership. His recent work goes deeper, supporting leaders through identity shifts and the pressure to keep performing when the vision changes. He is also currently an adjunct professor in Centenary University’s Business Department, teaching in their first-of-its-kind social media program. Charity: This episode is in aid of the Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders to which we have donated as a thank you to Matt for joining us. This magnificent organization continues to support those in warzones, trauma and medical need. Everywhere. Please find out more and get involved here: https://www.msf.org/ Connect with Matt: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mkrayton   Websites: https://www.publitics.com/ |  https://www.m2aspire.com/

    45 min
  7. S10E05: Keep Moving Forward – Leading yourself and others through tough times and dark days

    SEP 15

    S10E05: Keep Moving Forward – Leading yourself and others through tough times and dark days

    Guest: Christopher Dittrich Entrepreneur, author, inspirational speaker Christopher Dittrich is a speaker, storyteller, and author of Keep Moving Forward: A Memoir of Recovery, Resilience, and Reclaiming a Life Worth Living. At just 18, a devastating car accident left him with a severe traumatic brain injury, forcing him to relearn how to think, walk, talk, and rebuild his identity from scratch.   His journey has taken him from hospital wards in his home state of New Jersey to classrooms in Miami.   Then from new beginnings in Beijing and Hong Kong to finding love, purpose, and personal fulfilment in Bangkok. Today, Chris shares his story to inspire others facing adversity, proving that resilience, connection and humor can turn even the hardest setbacks into a life worth living. 1) You captured your story in your new book: Keep Moving Forward – what are the big lessons and examples in there that continue to accelerate your own journey? 2) What can leaders in business learn in terms of resilience, perseverance and self leadership from your story and experiences? Charity: This episode is in aid of the Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders to which we have donated as a thank you to Chris for joining us.  This magnificent organization continues to support those in warzones, trauma and medical need. Everywhere. Please find out more and get involved here: https://www.msf.org/ Connect with Christopher: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbdittrich Instagram:  @CD_worldwide   Follow Chris’s journey and get hold of his book: https://www.Keepmovingforward-CD.com

    28 min
  8. S10E04: Leadership in the third sector and what can be learned in the corporate world

    SEP 9

    S10E04: Leadership in the third sector and what can be learned in the corporate world

    Guest: Emma Griffiths Chief Executive Officer Emma is an experienced 3rd sector CEO, having worked across the Conservation and Visitor Attraction, Mental Health, Social Care and Education Sectors.  Emma invested in an MBA which aided her development in broader business and commercial understanding contexts as a CEO, as well as bolstering her 3rd sector expertise, on top of 30 years+ on-the-ground experience  Emma can look back on a career of leading, managing and implementing initiatives across a range of services and offerings, always with an engaging and dynamic approach, building strong teams and delivering high quality experiences along the way. Charity: This episode is in aid of the Medecins Sans Frontieres / Doctors Without Borders to which we have donated as a thank you to Emma for joining us.  This magnificent organization continues to support those in warzones, trauma and medical need. Everywhere. Please find out more and get involved here: https://www.msf.org/  Connect with Emma: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-griffiths-mba-aa189439 FoWA website: https://www.fowa.org.uk/

    41 min
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Conversations to inspire new thinking, transformation, and excellence for leaders everywhere, in the unpredictable, uncertain, fast-moving modern workplace we are all operating in. Our guests from all over the world include founders, entrepreneurs, leaders at all levels and experts who have a story to tell, come with proven track records, can share interesting new thinking, and who represent the leadership diversity we are experiencing across industry today, from start-ups to multinationals.

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  • Creator
    Jeremy Blain
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    127
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