In this episode, we welcome Bryan Ritchie, CEO of Simple Blockchain Applications (SIMBA). He brings 35 years in tech company development. Incubated over 400 companies. Bryan has consulted for many Fortune 500 companies. Professor of Economics, and he holds several other board roles!We will learn about Bryan, including✅ His views on how he helps companies achieve milestones on their path to success.✅ His journey of entrepreneurship and leadership, how he turns failure to success✅ Remote work and the change the way work force is transitioning✅ How he describes accountability with aligned engagement, and even doing that remotely✅ How he promotes and embeds a culture of learning from failures and successes******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this edition, Steven welcomes Ivan Tejeda. Ivan is a Co-Owner - Chief Financial and Operating Officer, based in France. He has had several international long-term experiences, leadership roles globally working for various companies where he has provided leadership, management, and vision. We will learn about Ivan, How he became the person he is today, and his journey of reinventing and finally reaching where he is now, including how he✅ Has led different teams such as Finance, HR, IT/IS, and Legal teams ✅ Led to purchase the business from US corporation✅ Brings entrepreneurial leadership✅ Drives agility into the way he operates******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this edition, Steven welcomes Ülane Vilumets based in Tallinn, Estonia and is a Senior Leader at Estonia's e-Residency program. A former startup founder herself, Ülane spent the last decade building a digital travel platform called Like A Local and a tour operator focused on small-group tours called Traveller Tours. She is well travelled (over 50 countries). Currently a leader at Estonia's e-Residency, she and team continue to lead and expand the digitalisation efforts. “Estonia is the first country to offer e-Residency, a government-issued digital identity and status that provides access to Estonia’s transparent business environment: a new digital nation for the world. E-resident entrepreneurs from all over the world can start an EU-based company and manage business from anywhere, entirely online. In 2022, an Estonian e-resident broke the world record for fastest company incorporation ever in a time of 15 minutes and 33 seconds!”We will learn about: ✅ Ülane and her unique personal and entrepreneurial experience across the globe✅ How she leverages her international background and entrepreneurial leadership for Estonia’s e-Residency✅ How Estonia’s e-Residency enables cross-sector businesses globally to access benefits into EU✅ The expansion and partnership efforts of Estonia’s e-Residency to top target markets✅ Ülane secrets to success and her unwritten lessons on leadership and digital strategy execution ******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this edition, Steven welcomes Elodie O'Rourke. Elodie is the Customer Success Director and Leader at the Financial Times and Co-Chair of FT Families in the Netherlands. Elodie has had a unique career history and journey elevating how she embodies flexibility, reinvention, refocus. She is passionate about making businesses successful by capitalising on customer centricity and more widely about diversity and inclusion leading to social change.We will learn about: ✅ Elodie and her journey through diverse roles and geographies✅ Her passion about customer centricity and Diversity and Inclusion ✅ Setting up offices and building relationships, teams✅ Her lessons on leadership and how she is championing this from within******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode, Steven Paul is delighted to meet with Tracy Monday, a global solutions executive at a global firm. Tracy holds multiple roles, and is in the forefront of enabling entrepreneurs and tech innovators through the diverse work she does formally and informally, whilst bringing the topic of Diversity front and centre as the industry evolves. Tracy enables the continuation of work towards driving total equality and inclusion. We will hear about ✅ Tracy and her journey as an entrepreneur ✅ Her passion about Women in Tech, and mentorship✅ Setting up sales and business functions, whilst uplifting relationships✅ Business and life lessons  ******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode, Steven Paul is delighted to have David Agar, CEO and Founder of Digital Ability Ltd, based in the UK. The company offers the world's most accessible and inclusive open banking technology to help society's most vulnerable people to manage their day to day finances. David is a highly experienced leader, specialising in creating value and scaling within disruptive tech sector businesses. He has led successful start-ups / early stage businesses, incl. two acquisitions. Raised VC investment to support a global roll-out of sales, operations and distribution within Europe, North America and Asia.We will hear about ✅ David and his journey as an entrepreneur ✅ How he is making change through disruptive, yet innovative technologies.✅ Digital accessibility and disrupting the status quo for positive social impact✅ Creating an accessible and inclusive open banking technology ******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode, Steven Paul is delighted to have James Harrison, a senior executive at Business Value Engineering based in UK. He is a former Army officer, with global experience of building, and leading, dispersed, multicultural, multi-skilled teams. James has worked globally, in leadership roles within B2B and B2C environments. Having graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as an Officer in the Royal Logistic Corps, James undertook leadership roles in the UK, Germany, and on operations in Iraq. Since leaving the British Army his path has led him to undertake leadership roles across Logistics, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Construction, Transport, Financial Services, Media & Telecommunications, Utilities and Defence.Now leading IFS Software’s Business Value Engineering capability across South & West Europe and Latin America, James works with senior executives to determine, and realise, the value from IT investments. James holds various other roles too.We will hear about✅ James and his journey of in the military and commercial world✅ The areas companies need to focus on✅ The importance of identifying, and recognising value******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode, Steven Paul is delighted to host Dr Jane Thomason, Chair of Kasei Holdings, a London listed blockchain and Web 3.0 investment firm. Dr Jane has been named by Thinkers 360 as a Top 10 Global Thought Leaders and Influencers on HealthTech, Sustainability and Crypto. She is author of Blockchain for Global Social Change ; “Blockchaining the World” and “Applied Ethics in a Digital World”, and has been featured in multiple awards including:Top 100 Women in Crypto, and Top 100 Fintech Influencers for SDGs. She is a successful CEO and Founder of multiple firms. We will hear about ✅ Jane and her journey of being an entrepreneur  ✅ Leadership in the digital age and lessons (un) learned.******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode, Steven Paul is delighted to have Paulina Chotrova, Founder of PSK Group located in Bulgaria. Paulina is a serial entrepreneur, leader and connector. She is a social changemaker, deep tech and robotics explorer and networking powerhouse whose focus is enabling the adoption of tomorrow’s technology today and providing a foundation for innovation and development Globally, in the Balkans Region and beyond. Paulina is also country leader of the European Women's Association and holds other positions of chairperson and co-founder across other firms.  Today we will learn about how ✅Paulina is bridging leadership and creating ecosystems of the future through super connections✅The Balkans is such an important growth region for technology and business for start-ups, scale ups and established firms. ******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode, Steven Paul hosts Sophia Ukor, the Founder and CEO of Violet Simon, a media company based in the UK that amplifies the voices of women from diverse backgrounds using authentic storytelling to explore women's lives, experiences, challenges, accomplishments, and milestones towards leadership & success. The firm strives to push representation and equality, inspire others and generate calls to action on key women’s issues in all aspects of life. Sophia was also the delegate for the UN Women UK Commission on the Status of Women 2022 We will learn more about Sophia ✅ the work she is doing to enable women's lives, experiences, challenges, accomplishments, and milestones towards leadership & success✅ and her challenge to entrepreneurs and leaders of companies******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode, Steven Paul hosts Maggie Calle. Maggie currently serves as the chief information security officer at Varicent, based in Canada. For over two decades, she has held several leadership roles in the financial, insurance, and retail and technology sectors. She has successfully embedded “tone at the top” in the management and oversight of cybersecurity and risk management programs supporting business objectives, innovation and digital transformation. She has been recognized as Women to Watch by the Risky Women organization, Canada's Top 20 Women in Cybersecurity by ITWC, Top Influencer in Cybersecurity by IFSEC Global, and Cybersecurity Woman of the Year by SiberX. Regularly speaking at cybersecurity conferences, she also mentors and promotes STEM education in her community and as a guest-speaker at many educational institutions. We will hear of Maggie’s journey and discuss with her the important topic of ✅ Information Security and Risk Management, ✅ The evolution of cyber security teams and the relationships of this within executives and board. ✅ Major issues facing the cybersecurity community, the skills sets needed at Executive and Board level to proactively manage******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode, Steven is honoured to host Robert Jordan, CEO InterimExecs, based in Chicago, USA. InterimExecs matches top executives with companies around the world and has helped fix global giants like Pepsi, Microsoft, UPS, and more by identifying the right leaders to step in during times of trouble or stagnation.Robert is the co-author of unique leadership book -  Right Leader Right Time which was published, 2022Company Websites :https://interimexecs.com/https://www.rightleader.com/We will hear from Robert about his ✅ Entrepreneurial journey✅ Pivotal moments in his personal journey, with references to negotiation, being coached during uncertain times✅ The genesis of how he co-authored Right Leader, Right Time✅ The 4 distinct leadership styles and when and where those styles are the most useful******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode, Steven has the pleasure of speaking with Jeff Howard, Co-founder & Chief Sales Officer of Vika Living, based in the USA. Vika Living makes rapidly deployable, thoughtfully designed, and feature-packed housing units, and is the best micro-housing on the market that solves for a $30b/year industry gap. Aside from being the Sales Leader and Entrepreneur, loves advising founders and impactful nonprofits and enabling the best of company culture and humanitarian needs through several other roles he holds. We will learn about Jeff, his entrepreneurial journey✅ His unique journey and the initiatives he is leading✅ How companies can address their growth and culture. ******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode, Steven PAUL speaks with James Adekele, the CEO of Generation Success, a non-profit organisation located in the UK and Ireland that helps companies Move to Equality.James is making change for the good of society by enabling building of bridges and creating a healthy respectful culture of working together, whilst also helping embrace the values of equality and diversity.We will hear about these big changes James is leading and enabling in the areas of Equality, and what that means to organisations, individuals in the areas of: ✅Build reputation as an inclusive employer✅Attract a more diverse talent pool✅Create a workforce that reflects your clients✅Engage internal staff networks and build on your positive work culture✅Become more visible as a values driven organisation******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode, Steven speaks to Dr Swaroop Savanoor, Performance Coach based in India. He is a coach to elite international athletes as part of preparation for major international events for diverse sports which include teams like Punjab Kings IPL team, Indian Football Team,  amongst many others. Dr Swaroop is also the Founder and CEO of MyMentalCoach, a Sport and Allied Peak Performance organisation for businesses and individuals, to assist in Peak Performance and maximise potential of success, happiness and inner satisfaction. We will hear about Dr Swaroop’s journey, the methods he embeds around training vs therapy, and the exponential outcomes individuals, businesses and teams achieve. Dr Swaroop brings unique methods which includes ✅Managing and Maintaining Flow, Mental and Performance Skills Training for maximising Team efficiency ✅Leadership and Team Management Counselling for Senior Management. ******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode Steven hosts Ricardo Reis, CEO of Reis Real Estate, based in Brazil. Ricardo speaks of his journey in diverse areas of Law, Engineering, Architecture and Property, and how is influencing change in the sector through insights and areas of opportunities targeted at residential and commercial property owners. Ricardo is an Independent Board Member, Professor, Author and Communicator. Ricardo speaks to the current economic climate and the impacts, whilst also outlining his areas of building the business and teams. ******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode, Steven is delighted to host Rose Dyer, Global Head of Projects Portfolio and ESG at Beauty Pie Ltd in the UK. Rose has a career spanning several industries, including telecommunications, aeronautics, investment banking, and now beauty E-Commerce. She is an ESG advocate, and helps strategise and champion the ESG goals across the business and within the beauty industry. We will hear about Rose’s journey and ✅How she is developing her business unit through Portfolio practices, her views on ingraining ESG values into the organisation ✅Her experience and lessons of prioritisation, navigating uncertainty and demonstrating resilience******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode, Steven speaks with Manoj Agrawal, Group Editor at Banking Frontiers; Founder Director at Glocal Infomart Pvt. Ltd. With over 30 years of work experience spanning Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) as well as Business and Technology Journalism, Conference Production, Roundtable moderation and publications, Manoj has successfully conceptualised and produced over 600 events. Aside from this, Manoj is now also focusing on BMW - (not the car!) - but the Brain.Mind.Wisdom framework for clarity in new thinking and decision making, which can be applied across top teams, organisations, boards.  We will hear about how he brings the business aspects of technology and journalism via innovation of leaders, and how he intersects this new framework. Manoj’s professional mission is to spread far and wide the new insights that are continually emerging in the BFSI sector. ******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode Steven hosts Wendy Broersen, CEO and Founder of the Superpeople Company in Amsterdam which helps companies to attract, retain and develop their diverse workforce, worldwide. Wendy has been a serial entrepreneur for over 15 years, won several awards and nominations, had her own Dutch TV-Show, is a guest lecturer at the University of Amsterdam, author and international speaker. Wendy is also the inventor of Equalitypoly; the first management game to help companies not just talk about diversity but also get into action. She is currently developing an unconscious bias training in AR (Augmented Reality) and developed a revolutionary model to create an inclusive culture and is currently writing a book about that.We will hear about Wendy’s journey and ✅How businesses and leaders need to keep up with their talents and in the process attract more.✅Business and Technological Innovations in developing People and how Diversity plays an important role  ******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/

In this episode Steven speaks with Bart Schillebeeks the Owner, Chief Enterprise Architect and Director of Belgian consulting Company AD Internet Consulting. As the Chief Architect and a visionary for new technologies, specialised in transforming Global or multinational companies using new technology, Bart shares his journey and ✅His vision on the next technological exponential age✅The disruptions it will bring to people and business ecosystem including changes to cloud, blockchain, nano tech, AI, 3d manufacturing, quantum computing, drones, robotics, social media✅ The role of Architecture in introducing concepts to business leaders for an integrated approach towards embracing innovation******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//******//Key Links:1) Book a Podcast with Steven Paul: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/apply-to-be-guest/2) Leadership Exposé Academy: https://www.leadershipexpose.com/programs/3) Unshakeable Resilience (Thrive in Crisis. Lead Through Challenge and Opportunities): https://leadershipexpose-academy.thinkific.com/courses/Unshakeable-Resilience4) Download a FREE guide on Strategy and Leadership: https://stevenpaul.info/coaching-optin/