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The Life and Leadership PodcastE031 - Breaking Barriers and Leadership Legacy with Dr Ibilola Amao (Pt. 2)In this powerful conclusion to our conversation with Dr. Ibilola Amao, Principal Consultant at Lonadek Global Services, we dive deeper into what fuels her extraordinary journey.Dr. Amao shares how she turns obstacles into opportunities—not only to rise above challenges but to create lasting, positive impact for others. Her leadership mindset can only be described as one of transformation, legacy-building, and bold innovation.She also shares how she manages to achieve a sense of work-life integration, and the "superpower" that enables her to continuously break barriers and uplift others despite a staggering list of pr...2025-04-0430 min
The Life and Leadership PodcastE030 Breaking Barriers and Leadership Legacy with Dr Ibilola Amao (Pt. 1)Dr Ibilola Amao’s journey is one of breaking barriers and defying odds. From navigating challenges as a black woman in a male-dominated industry to building a thriving engineering consultancy, in this episode, she reveals the bold strategies and leadership mindset that has fueled her success, how taking what many would see as a demotion and drastic pay cut became a game-changer for her career and how she is empowering thousands of young talents along the way, leaving a legacy of empowerment, innovation, and transformative leadership that continues to inspire the next generation.Tune in for an ins...2025-03-1431 min
The Life and Leadership PodcastE029 Leadership and Work Life Balance with Michael Wood FIH (Pt 2)In the final part of our conversation with Michael Wood FIH on Leadership and Work-Life Balance, Michael reveals his top three traits of an effective leader, how he navigates moments of failure, and the single most important piece of advice he has ever received. Plus, he shares what every new leader must embrace to truly succeed.Prepare to be both inspired and empowered by Michael's profound insights!Subscribe here to be notified of new episodesMichael Wood FIH is General Manager and Director of Hempstead House Hotel and spa based in...2024-09-2719 min
The Life and Leadership PodcastE028 Leadership and Work - Life Balance with Michael Wood FIH (Pt 1)In the 24/7 world of hospitality, achieving work-life balance might seem impossible, yet nothing could be further from the truth. Safe to say if the elusive work-life balance can be achieved in the industry, it is achievable in any industry. In this episode of the Life and Leadership podcast, we delve into this crucial topic with Michael Wood FIH, General Manager of Hempstead House Hotel in Kent, United Kingdom. Michael not only shares his personal strategies for achieving work-life balance but also explains how he tries to ensure the same for his team. He also emphasizes th...2024-09-1331 min
The Life and Leadership PodcastE027 Cultivating a Culture of Trust with Zachary Jones (Pt 2)In this episode of the Life and Leadership podcast, Zachary Jones, Security Advisory Director at CNA Financial Corporation in Chicago, underscores the importance of perspective for leaders, emphasizing that the process of achieving objectives is far more crucial than achieving the objectives themselves.Zach explains that reaching a goal at the expense of trust, relationships, and employee enthusiasm is far more costly in the long run. He also sheds light on his concept of work-life integration, highlighting the pivotal role trust plays in making work-life harmony possible, especially for leaders.Zach also shares how he...2024-08-3027 min
The Life and Leadership PodcastE026 Cultivating a Culture of Trust with Zachary Jones (Pt 1)Trust is the foundation of team success and a vital asset for any leader. In this episode, Zachary Jones Security Advisory Director at CNA, a Financial Corporation based in Chicago explains why trust is so crucial and how its absence can hinder productivity and progress. Zach highlights the key differences between low-trust and high-trust cultures, offers insights on identifying where your organisation stands, and shares his strategies for building what he calls his "dream team"He also discusses how leaders can foster a culture of trust and suggests alternative approaches to handling common issues that m...2024-08-1629 min
The Life and Leadership PodcastE025 Empathetic Leadership with Scott Brown (Pt 2)In this episode , Scott Brown, UK Director of Sales for Melia Hotels International, delves into the profound lessons he’s learned from exceptional leaders and mentors throughout his career. He emphasizes the critical role of continuous learning and development for leaders and recounts how he transformed a ‘failure’ into a career-launching opportunity.Scott also discusses the transformative power of establishing and communicating clear non-negotiables to your team, sharing his own non-negotiables that you might find compelling enough to adopt.As we wrap up, Scott shares a heartfelt tribute to his first directo...2024-08-0227 min
The Life and Leadership PodcastE024 Empathetic Leadership with Scott Brown (Pt 1)Get ready to be inspired as we reflect on the critical role of empathy in leadership and its profound impact on team dynamics and performance with Scott Brown, UK Director of Sales at Melia Hotels International. From his humble beginnings at Marriott Hotels in Manchester to being part of a team managing large-scale events like the Labour Party Conference in Bournemouth, Scott's storytelling provides a captivating look at the experiences that have shaped his professional growth and leadership style.In this episode, Scott shares the inspirational journey of his 22-year career in hospitality, offering invaluable i...2024-07-1930 min