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NWNEU: Netzwerk für neue StandardsFührungspsychologe Tim Noldin über konkrete Wege, Mitarbeiter und Führungskräfte zu motivierenIn diesem Gespräch mit Tim Noldin, einem Führungskräftepsychologen, wird die Bedeutung der Unternehmenskultur und der Rolle von Führungskräften in der Schaffung produktiver Arbeitsumgebungen erörtert. Tim betont, dass die Verantwortung für die Unternehmenskultur und die Leistung der Mitarbeiter bei den Führungskräften liegt. Er diskutiert die Herausforderungen, die Führungskräfte bei der Umsetzung von Veränderungen und der Balance zwischen High Performance und Work-Life-Balance haben. Zudem wird die Notwendigkeit hervorgehoben, klare Kommunikationsstrukturen und die Basics der Führung zu etablieren, um nachhaltige Veränderungen zu erreichen.Shoutouts
2025-04-0749 min
MagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersShifting Paradigms – Nora Wilhelm on Systems Change and a Regenerative FutureWhat does it take to drive real systems change? In this episode, Christina speaks with social innovator Nora Wilhelm.Nora Wilhelm is a (co-)founder of several social change initiatives, including “collaboratio helvetica” in Switzerland, and has been recognized as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree as well as a Swiss delegate at the UNESCO Economic and Social Development (ESD) Conference.Together, Nora and Christina explore what it means to lead with awareness, navigate personal and collective transformation, and stay grounded while working toward a more just and regenerative future.Nora shares her perso...
2025-04-071h 04MagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersLifting the Small Heroes - Jimmy Westerheim on Mental Health and VulnerabilityIn this episode of the Inspiring Brave Leaders Podcast, Christina interviews Jimmy Westerheim, a mental health advocate, Ashoka fellow, and founder of "The Human Aspect"."The Life Experience Librarian" shares his personal journey far beyond these job descriptions, including his own struggles with mental health, the impact of his upbringing, his time in Afghanistan with "Doctors Without Borders", and how these experiences shaped his mission to destigmatize mental health issues.It's about how we fuel the "generation performance", the importance of vulnerability, emotional intelligence, the right vocabulary and the need for open conversations...
2025-03-061h 10MagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersKein Mensch hat das Recht zu gehorchen – Michael Spiekermann über Klimaschutz und VerantwortungIn dieser Episode von Inspiring Brave Leaders spricht Sabine Gromer mit Michael Spiekermann, Klimaaktivist, ehemaliger Sprecher von Fridays for Future Österreich und Student der Umweltpolitik an der LSE, über Mut, Widerstand und die Kraft sozialer Bewegungen. Erfahren Sie, wie Michael den Klimaschutz zu seiner Lebensaufgabe gemacht hat und welche Herausforderungen er dabei in der Politik und Gesellschaft sieht.Im Verlauf des Gesprächs reflektiert Michael über die Ursprünge seines Engagements und die Rolle seines Großvaters, der im Zweiten Weltkrieg desertierte, als prägende Inspiration. Er spricht darüber, wie man Menschen aus der Passivität ins Hande...
2025-02-0451 min
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2024-09-0208 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersPhil Andrew on Mastering Crisis Negotiations and Leadership in High-Stakes EnvironmentsIn this episode of Inspiring Brave Leaders, Sabine Gromer interviews Phil Andrew, former FBI special agent and expert in crisis negotiations and counterterrorism. Phil shares his extensive experience and insights from handling complex crisis situations, focusing on the critical link between leadership and negotiation skills.Throughout their discussion, Phil explains how his early family life and athletic experiences influenced his approach to leadership and crisis management, emphasizing the importance of empathy, patience, and thorough preparation for successful outcomes in high-pressure environments.Phil also talks about his current role at PAX Group, where he applies his...
2024-07-241h 11MagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersTim Noldin über neues Denken in der Karriereberatung und Coaching-IndustrieIn dieser Episode von "Inspiring Brave Leaders" spricht Tim Noldin, Gründer von Coachfident, erfahrener Coach und Wirtschaftspsychologe, über seine Einsichten und Erfahrungen in der Coaching-Industrie. Erfahren Sie, wie Tim den Karriereberatungsmarkt mit seinem innovativen Ansatz transformieren möchte und welche Rolle die Qualitätssicherung in der Auswahl von Coaches spielt.Im Verlauf des Gesprächs vertieft Tim die Diskussion über das Ungleichgewicht zwischen Angebot und Nachfrage im Coaching-Sektor. Er beleuchtet, wie übersättigte Märkte die Notwendigkeit für strengere Auswahlprozesse und Qualitätssicherung verstärken, um die Integrität der Coaching-Dienstleistungen zu gewährleisten. Tim teilt seine An...
2024-05-281h 00MagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersShaping the Future with AI-Speaker Matt O'Neill: An Optimistic Futurist's VisionIn the thought-provoking episode Sabine Gromer explores the dynamic world of future technologies with Matt O'Neill. As a global AI keynote speaker and prolific author, O'Neill draws on his extensive experience in marketing and communications to offer unique insights. This dialogue ventures into the realms of the Future of Work, Leadership, and Technology, underpinned by O'Neill's commitment to empowering listeners towards actionable change. The episode not only highlights O'Neill's forward-thinking approach but also his conviction in using AI to sculpt a better tomorrow for industries worldwide.
2024-04-051h 27MagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersShaping the Future: Ethical Leadership in Action at Wetherby Senior SchoolThis episode highlights the transformative power of ethical leadership education, showcasing how it equips young individuals with the skills to lead with integrity and initiate positive change. It serves as a testament to the significance of ethical leadership in today's world, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in personal development and making a meaningful impact.In the latest episode of "Inspiring Brave Leaders," Sabine Gromer explores ethical leadership with Zeynep Holmes, a teacher, and her students, Andreas Miaris and Paul Chatin, from Wetherby Senior School. They discuss the influence of the "...
2024-02-1454 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersIndy Johar on Navigating Leadership Challenges in the 21st CenturyJoin us for an enthralling conversation with Indy Johar, the creative force behind Dark Matter Labs and Wiki House Foundation. As an architect and strategic designer, Indy has persistently challenged societal norms, urging us to reevaluate our approaches to language, finance, and ownership. His innovative work and perspectives have garnered him the prestigious London Design Medal for Innovation.In this episode, we explore the critical role of leadership in transitioning to a new world and the bravery required to confront established systems for impactful change.Sabine Gromer and Indy Johar (chronologically...
2023-12-011h 07MagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersInside Gore's Culture of Innovation with Jenny HoffmannDuring this episode, our host Sabine Gromer talks to Jenny Hoffmann – an executive at W.L. Gore & Associates, or as you might know it, Gore-Tex. She offers an insider's perspective on Gore’s unique culture: how the lattice structure works, what environmental stewardship means, and the sustainable practices that distinguish this $4.8 billion company.
2023-11-091h 23
Neue Wege der Führung - Mit mutigen Entscheidungen zum Erfolg#20 - Bessere Entscheidungen dank Intuition, Diversität und Würde - Im Gespräch mit Elke Pichler
Erfahre in der neuen Folge, wie die Direktorin der MagnoliaTree Academy, Elke Pichler, zwischen Intuition und bewussten Entscheidungen balanciert. Lerne, wie Intuition in Unternehmen zunehmend anerkannt wird und welche Rolle Diversität spielt. Höre jetzt in das inspirierende Gespräch mit Elke über Veränderung, Mut und den Weg zu besseren Entscheidungen.
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2023-08-2933 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersIkea: Top-Leadership Job SharingIn this episode, we will dive into the subject of top-leadership job sharing together with our special guests, Nicole Reitinger and Gerhard Müller, representing Ikea Austria.You can listen to how they not only made this modern concept work but also successfully implemented changes that elevated their store in the center of Vienna to one of the top 5 branches worldwide.Tune in to learn about the impact shared leadership can have on organizations and communities. It's a game-changer that fosters collaboration, enhances problem-solving, and propels growth.
2023-06-211h 02MagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersLeadership und Aktivismus mit Annemarie Schlack von Amnesty International AustriaIn dieser Folge nehmen Host Sabine Gromer und Annemarie Schlack von Amnesty International Austria folgende Themen in den Fokus:-) Welchen Stellenwert das Verinnerlichen und Verteidigen unserer Menschenrechte einnimmt-) Pragmatischer Aktivismus -) Leadership in einer internationalen NGOEs ist ein einzigartiger Einblick hinter die Kulissen des Arbeitsalltags bei Amnesty.
2023-02-2453 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersLeadership and Fear with Verena Gruber-SytchevDuring this episode our Founder, Sabine Gromer, and Verena Gruber-Sytchev discuss the following subjects:⁃Military Leadership: Wars and the concept of borders ⁃Identity crisis ⁃Different interpretations of legitimacy⁃Power and fear Verena Gruber-Sytchev is a business consultant today working at Fifty1. She has completed her Ph.D. at King's College London's Defence Studies Department, worked on the post-merger integration of Kurdish military forces, and observed war firsthand at the frontlines with ISIS in 2014. Verena chose to combine her two passions - the theory and knowledge of conflict resolution, change management, and post-merger...
2022-12-201h 10MagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersDrag, Diversity & Dignity with Anders Larsen and Chantal Al ArabAnders Larsen holds a candidatus magisterii in History and English. His specialization is in the formation of identity in contemporary culture and he is a lecturer at the Danish Institute for Study Abroad in Copenhagen. Besides that, he curates exhibitions and consults for various organizations. Alongside his academic career, Anders actively participates in the public debate in Denmark on topics such as contemporary culture, diversity, and inclusion. Recently he published a book on the history of gay men in Denmark between 1900 and 2020. For this episode, Anders joined us to talk about his drag alter ego: Chantal al Arab.
2022-11-1658 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersAlles, was man über die Karriere wissen muss. - mit Stephanie SchorpWas ist für die Karriere entscheidend? Wie treffe ich als ArbeitgeberIn beim Einstellen mutige Entscheidungen, und wie sieht‘s mit dem Gehalt aus? Stephanie Schorp ist eine der renommiertesten HeadhunterInnen Deutschlands - im Gespräch mit Sabine Gromer gibt sie Einblicke, was sich in den obersten Etagen der Wirtschaft abspielt.Ein paar wichtige Punkte:- ab 10:00 Das Alter 50 bis Mitte 50 und der Karriereknick- ab 16:00 Was wird von Führungskräften erwartet? Wie sieht’s mit Diversity, Equity & Inclusion aus? - ab 25:00 Persönlichkeitsdiagnostik- ab 41:00 Karrierebe...
2022-10-131h 11
Lebenswege Podcast#99: Elke Pichler : Von der Immobilenwirtschaft hin zum Social BusinessAufgewachsen im Weinviertel studierte Elke Immobilienwirtschaft, Betriebswirtschaft und Wirtschaftspsychologie, ist ausgebildete Persönlichkeitstrainerin und systemischer Coach. Zum gründen der impactory musste sie überredet werden und ihre Leidenschaft für (Personal-) Entwicklung spürt man deutlich. In der neuen Folge des Lebenswege Podcasts erzählt Elke über ihren Weg und ihre Erkenntnisse. Mehr über die impactory erfährt ihr hier: https://impactory.org/ Wer mit Elke zusammenarbeiten möchte findet sie hier :https://magnoliatree.org/2022/01/neu-im-team-elke-pichler/ Falls auch ihr eure Lebensgeschichte teilen wollt, oder Feedback geben möchtet, schreibt mir gerne unter lebenswegepodcast@gmail.com Möglichkeit zum Austausch gibt es hier: https://w...
2022-10-1233 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersEastern Philosophy & Leadership: iChing Wisdom explained by Qi ZhangAugustine Pasin and Qi Zhang talk about eastern philosophy and leadership. Qi is a leadership coach and culture change expert. During this episode, you will learn about the iChing wisdom and how to apply it in the leadership field.
2022-05-2047 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersInternational Women's Day and the Leaders behind the MovementsWith the occasion of IWD, our Host - Augustin Pasin - invites Sabine Gromer, Elke Pichler, and Daliana Ilies to talk about the revolutionary women of the 20th century that achieved an enormous deal for women's rights and, of course, how we came to celebrate International Women's Day.
2022-03-0824 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersAbout adaptive Leadership and Gandalf with Elke PichlerElke currently runs the Leadership Academy initiative. Augustine and Elke are co-workers and friends at MagnoliaTree. Together, they explore the theory of adaptive and apply it to the case study of Gandalf from Lord of The Rings.
2022-02-1632 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersMoments of Reflection with Sabine GromerReflecting on previous podcast episodes, Sabine Gromer and Augustine Pasin discuss their key takeaways of the past year. To cite one: The journey of developing an advanced leadership style or model is very personal; By revising your individual strengths and weaknesses and refining what you're good at, everyone can develop their very own leadership capabilities. But what does it really mean to be a good leader? Earnings per share cannot be the benchmark for good quality c-suite leadership. Building Trust and treating people with dignity...
2022-01-2640 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersBad Santa with Elke PichlerElke Pichler is a consultant, trainer, and coach. She is the founder of Impactory - the largest Austrian donation platform and YTILI Fellow 2021/22. Elke studied real estate management, business administration, and business psychology, is a trained personality trainer and systemic coach. In these roles, she accompanies various organizations, lectures at universities, and mentors students and founders. Appreciation, curiosity, and openness are her guiding principles.
2022-01-1216 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersDonna Hicks on the role dignity plays in leadershipDr. Donna Hicks is an Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. She facilitated dialogues in numerous unofficial diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Colombia, Cuba, Libya, and Syria. Hicks was a consultant to the BBC in Northern Ireland, where she co-facilitated a television series, Facing the Truth, with Archbishop Desmond Tutu. She has taught courses in conflict resolution at Harvard, Clark, and Columbia Universities and conducts training seminars in the US and abroad on dignity leadership training and the role dignity plays in resolving conflict. She consults w...
2021-11-0351 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersPaul Pasin on Value Definition in one's life and in the WorkplacePaul Pasin was the COO of Radio Flyer, a family-owned children’s ride-on toy company based out of Chicago. After retiring a few years ago, he took on an executive position at the Archdiocese of Chicago, helping to guide their catholic school system during the pandemic. He is passionate about value-driven leadership and inspiring ethical practices in the workplace. He is also my father. During this episode, Paul and I discuss his transition into a leadership position at a young age and how he developed his skills to transform a failing company. We als...
2021-10-0650 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersKK Sridhar on Self Reflection and Global Leadership ValuesSridhar Komandur, known as KK to his friends and colleagues, is an ICF-certified PCC Level Coach. He has been coaching Executives across the globe for more than 30 years and enjoys helping people realize their true potential. KK served in multiple roles of progressive leadership with SC Johnson (SCJ) and was a key executive on the International Markets Executive Committee with sales of $ 6 billion. He has lived and worked in 3 Continents: Asia (India & China), Europe, and the US. He has a deep and diversified General Management, Sales, and Marketing global leadership background. His career encompasses global management across...
2021-09-2256 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersDr. Colleen Lyons on Purpose and Personal Leadership ModelsColleen Lyons is a leadership coach with a Ph.D. in value-driven leadership and received bioethics training at medical school. She also went through seminary school. Colleen is interested in the study of personal leadership models and how to build psychological safety in trust. Professionally, she has worked in fortune 500s, as an ethics officer at the VA in Seattle and most recently was a senior ethics advisor at Boeing. Colleen has had a front-row seat of company culture gone horribly wrong, and wonderfully right. In this interview, Colleen...
2021-09-0848 min
Raus aus der Couch 2.0 - Empowerment#023 Gromer Sabine - TransformationsarchitektinWie sieht Führung im 21. Jahrhundert aus, welche Veränderungen stehen und bevor und wie können wir sie aktiv mitgestalten? Darüber spreche ich mit Veränderungsarchitektin und Leadership-Coach Sabine Gromer.Als Transformationsbegleiterin ist Sabein Gromer Expertin für würdevolle Veränderungsprozesse, Executive Whisperer und Weltverbesserin. SABINE GROMER eine leidenschaftliche Transformationsarchitektin . Mit der Gründung von MagnoliaTree hat sie sich einen Lebenstraum erfüllt - Menschen beim Wachsen zu begleiten, was sie als Coach und Vortragenden, Bloggerin und Vloggerin hervorragend macht.Sabine hat in New York, Göttingen und Stuttgart mehrere akademische betriebswirtschaftliche Ausbildungen ab...
2021-08-2022 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersZeynep Holmes on Guiding the Next Generation of LeadersZeynep Holmes is currently a secondary school teacher in the UK, but prior to that she was an investment banker for over 20 years. She spent her last 10 years in a senior leadership position at a multinational institution. But soon afterwards she came to realize her true calling was influencing a rising generation of change agents as a teacher. Augustine and Zeynep discuss the transition from leadership to teaching, the interrelationship between those two disciplines, and the differences. They also analyze the importance of critical reasoning, conflict management, the importance of genuineness as they p...
2021-07-1458 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersProfessor Eileen Botting on Defining Ethical LeadershipProfessor Eileen Botting is an American political theorist and professor of political science. She works on political thought from the 17th century to present. Botting was also the head of Notre Dame’s Hesburgh-Yusko scholarship which is a comprehensive, merit-based scholarship and leadership-development program that seeks to attract, encourage, and equip extraordinary students who will have a transformational effect on the world. During this episode, Augustine and Professor Botting discuss what it means to be an ethical leader. Also discussed is the importance of seeking out mentors, applying classroom dynamics to leadership models, facilitating feedback, and creating spac...
2021-06-3036 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersDavid Oldfield on Imagination and Finding a VocationIn this episode, Augustine Pasin is joined by David Oldfield. David is the director of The Midway Center for Creative Imagination in Washington, DC. He holds a Masters in Religion from Yale as well as a Masters in Special Education from Southern Connecticut State University. David’s passion for creativity, imagination, and innovation leads him to the “thresholds” of life, times when profound transformation is called for, and we must realign our lives, our work, and our organizations, in order for our emergent potentialities to unfold.Throughout the episode, David and Augustine discuss imagination as an avenue throug...
2021-06-0945 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersNurturing Curious Leadership with Rocky KimballIn this episode, Augustine interviews Richard (Rocky) Kimball. He is the Co-Founder of FRED Leadership, a non-profit membership organization whose mission is to 'inspire the development of moral, transformative leaders who make the world a better place '. Rocky has a distinguished track record working with CEOs, senior executives, and teams-at-the-top to build strategic alignment. His work is often aimed at organizational transformation through the design and delivery of customized executive development initiatives. Kimball also teaches at major universities, including the Tuck Business School at Dartmouth. Augustine and Rocky found themselves...
2021-06-0143 minMagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersSabine Gromer and Augustine Pasin on why they started a podcast on Brave LeadershipSabine Gromer and Augustine Pasin discuss why they choose to start a podcast on ethical/dignified leadership. Topics discussed include the methods by which modern leadership is learned, the importance of mentors in an increasingly saturated field of leadership information, and the intent placed in selecting potential interviewees. If you’re interested in the podcast, or if you’ve listened to a few episodes but want to get a feel for the structure going forward, this episode is a good starting place.
2021-06-0149 min
https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/rausausdercouch/Kessler_Claudia.mp3?_ga=2.50808745.1466331231.1672174852-434702508.1671437216Qualitätssteigerung des Seins durch Würde in der VeränderungWie sieht Führung im 21. Jahrhundert aus, welche Veränderungen stehen und bevor und wie können wir sie aktiv mitgestalten, darüber rede ich mit Veränderungsarchitektin und Leadership-Coach Sabine Gromer. Als Transformationsbegleiterin ist Sabein Gromer Expertin für würdevolle Veränderungsprozesse, Executive Whisperer und Weltverbesserin. SABINE GROMER eine leidenschaftliche Transformationsarchitektin. Mit der Gründung von MagnoliaTree hat sie sich einen Lebenstraum erfüllt - Menschen beim Wachsen zu begleiten, was sie als Coach und Vortragenden, Bloggerin und Vloggerin hervorragend macht. Sabine hat in New York, Göttingen und Stuttgart mehrere akademische betriebswirtschaftliche Ausbildungen absolviert und war als Finanzexpertin in...
2021-03-1222 min
MagnoliaTree: Inspiring Brave LeadersMeditation and Leadership with Ramaa KrishnanRamaa Krishnan was born in India and raised in the city of Mumbai (Bombay), where she earned a graduate degree in accounting and economics before going ahead to become a Chartered Accountant (or a CPA, as it is called in the U.S.). It was in her twenty-first year while she was training to be an accountant, that a single meeting with the spiritual luminary, the Shankaracharya of Sringeri, India, changed the course of her journey.This episode explores the relationship between meditation and leadership while diving into how Ramaa’s experiences with leadership in...
2021-03-0629 min