After Dinner Leadership

Joining Simon around the virtual dinner table in this episode is communication strategist and author Maria Garaitonandia. Together, they explore the three lessons she wishes she’d learned earlier in her career and delve into how her CLEAR framework helps untangle the complexities of communication.Pull up a chair and join the conversation.Maria GaraitonandiaUntangling CommunicationSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Joining Simon at the After Dinner Leadership table is Niels Jensen, who currently leads the DACH region for C3 AI. Together, Simon and Niels explore the pivotal experiences from Niels’ successful career that have shaped his approach to management and leadership. Their conversation touches on the power of being fully present in our interactions and the enduring importance of human connection in an increasingly digital world. Pull up a chair and join the conversation!Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is a Leadership and Family Coach, and author of The Elephant in the Family Room. Together, they explore the unique dynamics of working within family-owned businesses, uncovering both the legal frameworks that safeguard success and the emotional regulation that sustains relationships. Pull up a seat and join this insightful conversation.Rene SonneveldThe Elephant in the Family RoomSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is Joe Davis, a former Boston Consulting Group Managing Director & Senior Partner who once led BCG’s operations across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and served on the firm’s Executive Committee. Together, they explore the generous leader, offering direct feedback as a gift, discerning the right moment to give it, and embracing deep, patient listening as the quiet acts that create space for others to truly flourish.Joe Davis - Linkedinjoedavis.comThe Generous LeaderSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Returning around the virtual dinner table with Simon Fagg is Tim Lupinacci, CEO of Baker Donaldson. Together, they explore the idea of “leadership aroma” - the atmosphere leaders create through the way they show up each day. Tim shares the journaling practices that help him lead with intention, and draws on themes from his new book Everybody’ Leads.Everybody LeadsTim LupinacciSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Pull up a chair for another serving of After Dinner Leadership, as Simon welcomes returning guest Alex Porter back to the table. After years at the helm of the Essex Rebels volleyball programme, Alex has recently stepped away from coaching – and in this reflective and energising conversation, he shares the lessons he’s taking with him from the journey.Together, they explore the realities of building a performance culture, leading young adults, and some of the proud dad moments from Alex's time at the University of Essex.Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Pull up a chair and join Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table as he’s joined by Hillary Spiritos, founder of Bat Outta Hell.In this episode, Simon and Hillary explore what it really means to lead with authenticity—especially in the often uncertain years of early adulthood and the first steps of a career. Hillary shares her love of motivational sport films and how she helps her clients to identify and lead with their values first rather than conforming to social norms or expectations.Together, they reflect on the courage it takes to chart your own path and why authenticity isn’t just a buzzword but actually a leadership advantage.Contact Hillary:Website: https://batouttahell.net/TikTok/Instagram: @bat.outta_hellCalendly: https://calendly.com/batouttahellSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is Salvatore Manzi, a renowned communications coach and author of Clear and Compelling.Salvatore shares the three leadership lessons he wishes he’d learned earlier and unpacks his personal mantra, “It is not about me.” Together, they explore how this mindset shapes better leadership, the role of healing and forgiveness in personal growth, and how these ideas come to life in his work and writing.Clear and Compelling PlaybookSend us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

Joining Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table is Logan Naidu, Founder and group CEO of Kernel Global, a trailblazer in the world of recruitment. In this insightful and thought-provoking conversation, they explore the future of recruiting in the age of AI, discuss how faith shapes leadership and decisions at work, and reflect on the powerful connection between personal growth and business success. Tune in for an episode full of practical takeaways and heartfelt wisdom for leaders striving to grow their people, their purpose, and their impact.Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!

In this episode, joining Simon around the After Dinner Leaderrship table is returning guest Oscar Trimboli. The pair dive deep into the evolving role of AI and transcription technology in the art of listening. Together, they explore how these tools can either enhance or hinder our ability to truly connect and how our own energy shapes our listening presence. Pull up a seat around the virtual dinner table and listen in for practical insights and reflections on how to stay fully present in a world of digital distractions.Send us a textConnect with us on LinkedIn Follow us on Instagram Subscribe on YouTube If you would like to feature on the Podcast, please get in touch! mailto: info@withleadership.co.uk Thank you for listening!