‘People and Purpose: Insights Beyond Borders’ is our monthly video podcast series exploring the intersection of work, leadership, and culture across the globe. Welcome to your go-to series for global perspectives on the evolving dynamics of work, leadership, and culture. Each episode features inspiring leaders and changemakers shaping the future of work.
On our December episode, Tarja interviewed David Rigby an intercultural leadership expert, mentor and a coach. David is also a motivational speaker, trainer and the founding director of Smart Coaching & Training. David has worked in 22 countries, built teams across four continents, and has spent decades helping leaders navigate cultural differences with empathy, and impact. Watch the full episode and explore why connecting across cultures is no longer a ‘nice to have’ but a strategic leadership superpower.
On our November episode, we featured Annika Sten PĂ€rson is a social entrepreneur, investor, board member, and mental health advocate with more than 25 years of experience in senior executive roles across media, retail, telecom, and consumer goods. After decades in the corporate world, in 2022, she co-founded The Inner Foundation, a non-profit foundation committed to investing in solutions that advance inner health and promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, with a particular focus on emerging adults (aged 18â29).Â
On our October episode, Tarja interviewed Michael Johansson, an Optimistic Futurist, transformation leader, and the founder of Change Pilots, a company assisting organizations navigate future-oriented challenges through systemic thinking, strategic foresight, and human connections. He is also an Associated Partner at the Copenhagen Institute for Futures Studies.
On our September episode, we featured Ricardo Cabete. Ricardo is a renowned Emotional Intelligence Expert and global keynote speaker. We talked about how to approach various human needs with diverse strategies, the contrast between traditional command-and-control leadership with the modern âtrust and inspireâ approach, the rise of Artificial Intelligence, the role of emotional intelligence in leadership and how emotional intelligence can transform leadership styles to better connect with and inspire teams.
On our August episode, Tarja interviewed Stella Rapti, a former senior media executive who made a shift and turned to transformational coach and facilitator. Stella spent 27 years leading teams and organizations in the fast-paced media world before changing to a path of coaching, psychology, and purpose-driven leadership. As the founder and CEO of Over & Above.
On our July episode, we are excited to welcome Laura G. Vargas as our special guest. Laura is the founder of Leading with Purpose, a company dedicated to helping leaders and organizations integrate strategy with humanity. Laura brings decades of experience as a leadership coach, guiding executives and teams to align their actions with their most deeply held values.Â
Our June episode is all about: Turning vision into action to empower youth and women through advocacy and purpose-driven leadership. Zeycan Yildirim brings a unique blend of vision, empathy, and action to everything she does. She is a champion for youth development, gender equality, and womenâs rights both in TĂŒrkiye and globally.Â
Our May episode is all about: How companies and individuals can be a force for good. We are excited to welcome Maria Ahlström-Bondestam as our special guest. Maria is a true source for inspiration. Her passion and commitment to drive positive change is quite extraordinary. Maria is a philanthropist and an advocate for child rights working closely with UNICEF.Â
In our fourth episode, we welcome Ben Furman, a living legend from Finland. Ben is a psychotherapist, brief solution-focused therapist, a teacher and a consultant, author of books that have been translated to 20 languages
In our third episode, we welcome Herve Colleaux, a purpose-led leader at Borderless, a company that has embedded diversity and equity at its core.Â
In our second episode, we will put our spotlight on the UK and we welcome Chris Moon MBE as our special guest. Chris Moon is a former British Army officer, humanitarian, and one of the few people to have survived being taken prisoner by the Khmer Rouge. After surviving a landmine explosion, he became an endurance athlete and motivational speaker helping people step beyond what they thought was possible
In our first episode 1, host Tarja Takko sits down with Reianna Vercoe to explore the evolving landscape of work in Australia. Their conversation delves into how the countryâs rich cultural diversity influences workplace dynamics, fostering both innovation and inclusion.
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