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Dear Global Leaders#9.2 - HeathTech entrepreneur, Scale Without Losing Speed: Systems for Global GrowthGrowth gets messy, great leaders make it scalable. Founder Manuel Opitz breaks down how to scale teams from 8→15→35+, add process without bureaucracy, and protect quality across markets and regulations. If you’re building beyond Product-Market Fit, this is your operating system for clarity, speed, and consistency.You’ll learn:The org inflection points and who to hire nextProcess signals: what to document, what to keep flexibleA lightweight quality system for regulated/complex productsOperating rhythms that keep global teams alignedFunding vs profitability: how to choose at your stageAmbitious? Subscribe for weekly p...
2026-02-1339 min
Dear Global Leaders#9.1 - HealthTech Entrepreneur, What leaders can steal from the founder mindset?Think like a founder. Lead like a global CEO.Healthtech founder Manuel Opitz reveals the mindset and habits that turn uncertainty into traction: how to go 0→1, pitch across cultures, pick the right investors, and communicate clearly when plans change. This is the playbook for ambitious leaders who want growth without the fluff.You’ll learn:The founder decision model great leaders useHow to craft a clear, cross-border pitch that landsA simple framework for choosing investors (and saying no)Resilience tactics for when reality punches your roadmapIf you’re a startup, operator, or rising...
2026-02-0641 min
Dear Global Leaders#8 - How do you scale globally a digital offer? Lessons from SpotifyIt starts with a simple question: why would anyone pay gladly after loving “free”?The Spotify story threads three moves leaders recognize on the ground: a freemium model that reveals clear value steps, local choices that feel personal (language, culture, payments), and a platform strategy that compounds distribution. No magic. Just design that nudges fans from free → paid without burning trust. The episode closes with a compact framework leaders use to spot “upgrade moments,” tune localization, and keep the platform—not the catalog—at the center.Keywords: Spotify case study, freemium model, conversion strategy, loca...
2026-01-2312 min
Dear Global Leaders#7.P2 - Head of AI Consultants, What Global Business Leaders Can Learn from a Leader in AI?What can global business leaders learn from someone leading AI at scale?In Part 2, the conversation expands from AI research to leadership, organizations, and global impact. Marie Piraud shares insights that go far beyond technology — and directly apply to CEOs, executives, and decision-makers navigating complexity.We explore:How AI is reshaping leadership and decision-makingWhat happens when organizations grow from tens to thousands of peopleWhy understanding human societies, culture, and power dynamics matters in AI leadershipHow scientific thinking influences leadership styleThe books and ideas that shaped Marie’s perspective on organizations and inequalityThis epis...
2026-01-1632 min
Dear Global Leaders#7.P1 - Head of AI Consultants, Inside Helmholtz AI research center: How top experts work with AI?What really happens inside one of Europe’s most influential AI research centers?In Part 1, we take you inside the Helmholtz AI Research Center with Marie Piraud, a senior leader in AI research and innovation, to explore how top AI experts actually work — beyond the hype.This episode dives into:How AI research teams operate in real-world, high-impact environmentsHow experts collaborate across disciplines at scaleWhy traditional management models struggle in AI-driven organizationsThe role of self-organized teams in complex research systemsHow AI projects evolve from small teams to large, global structuresThis conversation lays the...
2026-01-0939 min
Dear Global Leaders#6 - Why Do Some Companies Win Everywhere? Huawei global strategy explainedWhy do some companies not just win but win everywhere? In this Huawei case study, we unpack the real playbook for global dominance: compounding R&D, ecosystem moats, cross-border localization, supply-chain resilience, and leading under geopolitical pressure. You’ll leave with repeatable moves to defend market share and scale internationally.What you’ll learnHow Huawei turned R&D + patents + standards into a moatThe localization model that scales without losing brand consistencyBuilding resilience when regulations shiftThe metrics that predict durable advantageA simple protect–adapt–expand framework for global growth If this helped, follow t...
2025-12-1913 min
Dear Global Leaders#5 - CEO Innovisor & Author: The Secret Formula to Successfully Lead Change Management GloballyWhat if leading change wasn’t about new frameworks but about understanding the hidden networks that actually make organizations move?In this episode, the CEO of Innovisor Jeppe Hansgaard, a Danish consultancy known for revealing the unseen connections that drive transformation, shares the secret formula behind global change that actually works.You’ll discover why most change initiatives fail, how to identify the 3% of employees who influence 90% of your organization, and how to lead transformation that lasts ,across teams, cultures, and countries.You’ll learn:The 3 key reasons most change programs failHow to unc...
2025-12-051h 14
Dear Global Leaders#4 - Why great strategies fail abroad? Lessons from WALMART for Global Leaders🎙 Episode 4 : Why Great Strategies Fail Abroad: Lessons from WalmartWhat if your next big global strategy - the one backed by months of planning, data, and board approval - was doomed before it even began?That’s exactly what happened to Walmart in Germany, one of the world’s most expensive failed of business implementation abroad.A story not about pricing or competition but culture, leadership, and the hidden rules of global business.In this episode of Dear Global Leaders, I dive deep into why even great strategies fail when they cross b...
2025-11-1414 min
Dear Global Leaders#3 - Chair/CE0, Swedish-American Chamber Commerce, Minnesota : How to Lead Anyone, AnywhereWhat happens behind the scenes of 30 years in global leadership?In this episode of Dear Global Leaders, host Tiphaine Coste sits down with Astrid Mozes, CEO of the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce, to explore the real side of leadership - the paradoxes, lessons, and unspoken truths that come from decades of experience across cultures and continents. You’ll hear about:🌍 How to evolve from individual contributor to global leader⚡ The paradox of leadership , when to act fast and when to hold back💬 Giving honest feedback and coaching with empathy🧭 What...
2025-10-311h 19
Dear Global Leaders#2 - How to succeed at global scale? : Lessons from MCDONALD’S for Global LeadersHow can a brand born in one small market grow into a global powerhouse - without losing its local touch?In this first solo episode of Dear Global Leaders, we dive into one of the most iconic business case studies: McDonald’s global scalability.You’ll learn:🌍 The hidden balance between standardization and localization in global business.⚙️ Why process clarity matters more than cultural replication.💡 How to turn proven success into scalable systems that work across borders.Through the McDonald’s story, we uncover 3 actionable lessons every leader can apply...
2025-10-1708 min
Dear Global Leaders#1 - CEO global speech academy & TEDx speaker: Time to become the BEST global communicator🎙️ In this very first episode of Dear Global Leaders, we dive straight into one of the biggest challenges for today’s executives and professionals: cross-cultural communication.My guest is Heather Hansen, founder of Global Speech Academy, TEDx speaker, author of multiple books. She is a world-renowned expert in global communication, inclusive leadership, and voice training for international professionals.Together, we explore:✅ Why communication often breaks down in multicultural teams✅ The role of language, accents, and bias in leadership✅ Practical tools leaders can use to build trust across borders✅ How compa...
2025-10-031h 17
Dear Global LeadersTrailer | Dear Global Leaders : A Podcast on Global Business & Cross-Cultural Leadership🎙️ Welcome to Dear Global Leaders - the podcast where global business, strategy, and culture come together.In this trailer, host Tiphaine Coste introduces the mission of the show:to go behind the slides of global business and reveal how leaders scale across borders, adapt to cultural differences, and make bold decisions in today’s complex world.Each episode will feature real stories, expert insights, and practical lessons for founders, executives, and ambitious professionals who want to grow and thrive in the global workplace.✨ Follow Dear Global Leaders now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts...
2025-09-2803 min
Evolution Exchange Denmark PodcastEvo DK #326 - The DNA Of Great TeamAodhfin Barbour hosts a dynamic discussion with Monalisa Majumder, Group Financial Compliance Lead at Vestas; Maria Chikitkina, Service Integration Manager at Bavarian Nordic; Tiphaine Coste, Global Business Development Manager at Danfoss; and Vinod Kumar, Head of D365 F&O Platform at GN Group. The conversation dives into the essential components that drive high-performing teams, including leadership, collaboration, cultural alignment, and integration across functions. Explore real-world insights from top Danish organizations on how to cultivate successful, agile, and resilient team cultures in today’s evolving business landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-0151 min