Caroline has coached hundreds of experienced leaders, founders and creators to build a career on their own terms and secure opportunities they believed were 3-5 years away. In every high stakes arena that her career has taken her (from tackling health inequality to 10 Downing Street to co-founder to coach), she's witnessed the career trajectories of countless brilliant humans stagnate or burn out. Caroline is committed to helping clients say goodbye to toxic careers and say hello to more...

From beekeeper to hospitality to premium automotive retail, Ingo is now just doing the things he likes doing without the responsibility of employing staff, reaching targets and turning a profit. Whilst he enjoyed building a very successful business, he's also loving the fact that he has time for most things he rarely found the time before; time for family and friends, time to go for a bike ride or a read a book and time to earn a little bit of pocket money along the way. In our conversation...

Vitória is the EV Public Charging Network Manager at Last Mile Solutions, a SaaS EV Charging & smart energy management platform. She was born and raised in Brazil. She was educated in the US where she started her career and she is now based in Amsterdam in the Netherlands,  Vitória’s work has centred on expanding and continuing to build a seamless and intuitive experience for EV drivers across Europe.   In our conversation we talk about her roots, childhood, and the experiences that...

Karen is an Executive Coach with a depth of business experience from over 30 years in the professional services industry, including 23 years as a Partner of Deloitte. After 16 years as a Tax Partner and following completion of her Master of Science in Coaching Psychology, she commenced her second career designing and implementing the Coaching Program for Women Partners at Deloitte. With over 2,000 coaching hours and as a Professional Certified Coach (ICF), Karen currently provides executive...

Debra Corey is a highly experienced and award-winning HR consultant, world-class speaker, and five-time best-selling author who has been named as one of the top 101 global employee engagement influencers. After over 20 years working for global companies, she now ‘pays it forward’ by inspiring and helping others develop and deliver people and culture strategies and initiatives, and helps leaders and managers support their people to truly drive employee engagement.  Her most recent book is all...

I’ve talked about getting out of my comfort zone before in these Side Mirrors and moving from BMW to Tesla was a clear example of doing this. I was immersed for two years in an organisation that was finding its feet in the UK and Europe. In this episode I want to share some of the behaviours that I observed in play during my time at Tesla and I want to let you in on some of the paradigms that I strongly suspect led to those behaviours. I'll share some of my observations, I'll illustrate...

When I was about 30 years old and working at Rover Group I went on my first coaching course. We spent three days learning about and practising coaching in a business context and specifically how to use the GROW model devised by John Whitmore, now Sir John Whitmore. I explain the GROW model later in this episode and you can read more about it in Sir John’s book which is called Coaching for Performance. In this episode I talk about coaching as a manager and guide you through a fascinating...

You know you "should" delegate more, but that doesn't make it any easier. This is the second of a two part Side Mirror on delegating. The first part (Episode 132) addresses the Purpose and Paradigms of Effective Delegation and in this part I'm going to walk you through the Guiding Principles of Fulfilling Performance and how we can use them to delegate effectively. At Aquilae we approach delivering results and growing the people through our mission of enabling Fulfilling Performance. I...

We published an episode recently called "Leading from Behind" and I thought it would be helpful to follow that up with a few words on delegating which is a fundamental skill for leaders to master. This is part one of a two part Side Mirror about delegation. Once I started jotting down my thoughts things kind of snowballed and I realised I have more to share on this than is reasonable to expect you to listen to in one sitting. Even with two parts this is a big topic so please forgive me if...

For this Side Mirror episode I am joined by Emma Weber. Emma is the CEO and Founder of Lever – Transfer of Learning.   Emma is an authority on the subject of learning transfer and she's made it her mission in life to make a difference to learning transfer worldwide. She found herself frustrated by the amount of learning which is wasted when it fails to make it across the knowing – doing gap and so Emma created the Turning Learning into Action™ methodology to solve that problem.    This...

Rhett is Managing Director of JLR in Saudi Arabia. His impressive automotive career path spans the UK, the U.A.E., Oman, Saudi Arabia and South Africa.    Throughout his career he has worked extensively with premium brands including JLR, Audi, Mercedes Benz, BMW and Alfa Romeo.    Additionally he’s had experience with Volkswagen, Honda, Stellantis brands, Great Wall, Peugeot and Nissan as well as used cars, motorcycles and marine products.    In our conversation we talk about his childhood in...

In this episode I talk about making the transition into our first leadership role, share some leadership paradigms that have been effective for me and point out some pitfalls that may hold us back or catch us out.   And here's a little teaser: it involves a transformative encounter with a group of children that reshaped my approach to leadership. Thank you to our sponsors:   ASKE Consulting   Email: [email protected]   Aquilae   Email: [email protected]   Episode Directory on...

I don’t imagine you come to CAREER-VIEW MIRROR for dating tips but if you do then this episode is probably going to quickly become your most valuable one yet. You may also find it helpful if you’re in a role where you’re required to develop relationships with people you see as more senior and you’re not sure how to get them engaged or if you dread going to social or corporate events because you can’t bear small talk or, and this is a biggie, if you want to increase your ability to make deeper...

Ever wondered why your conversations, while well-intentioned, often end with the other person feeling unheard? It's time to turn the tables. On today's episode, we peel back the layers of empathic listening - the silent superhero of effective communication. I'll take you on a journey through my personal experiences and the lessons learned, revealing the power of lending an ear over a voice. We delve into the nuances of why listening is an overlooked yet crucial skill with potential to...

Sabrina is the Founder and CEO of Avanti Search in Sydney, Australia. She brings an impressive background in recruitment and diversity and inclusion to the table. Having spent the majority of her career leading talent acquisition functions across APAC, Sabrina launched Avanti Search in 2022 to provide clients with what many agencies cannot - strategic advice built from the perspective of an internal recruitment function. Sabrina also approaches recruitment with an inclusive lens, honed over...

Get set for a roller-coaster ride through the captivating career of Gary Brotman, CEO of Secondmind. Prepare to be hooked as we journey from the dancefloor to the driver's seat, mapping how this former professional DJ and PR whizz now uses his skills to help automotive engineers make cars smarter and faster. It’s a story of art and architecture, of music, tech and machines, and ultimately, of mastering the art of storytelling in a rapidly digitizing world. Gary spills the beans on his...

In this episode I want to go deeper into some of the complexities of embracing discomfort to realise our dreams but, as talking about realising our dreams might be seen as a bit too "New Age woo woo" for the corporate environment, I'll also talk about actualising our desired outcomes.  I’ll also go into more detail about: how to keep going when you’re finding it hardCarol Dweck’s work on Mindsethow to measure your progress according to Sullivan and HardyJim Carrey’s speech from the Golden...

Are you feeling stuck in your comfort zone and looking for encouragement to take steps towards growth? Join me as I share my journey of embracing discomfort on multiple occasions during my transition from the UK to New Zealand via Singapore and from BMW to forming my own venture, Aquilae, via Tesla. I will let you in on how stepping into the outer ring of discomfort has been a game-changer in my career and personal growth. This episode also shares advice from the insightful Morgan W McCall...

Imagine having the chance to make television at a young age and being on a trajectory for a media career, only to experience a pivotal event that leads you to public service. That's the story of Nick Gicinto, a seasoned professional whose career spans from media to the CIA, and eventually to the private sector. Join us for a fascinating conversation with Nick as he shares his journey and the inspiring role his mother played in shaping his path. From elementary school involvement in media...

What if I told you that a simple, affordable, and efficient washing machine could transform the lives of thousands of people? Join me, as I sit down with Navjot Sawhney, the brilliant founder of the Washing Machine Project, and explore his life journey and the incredible impact of his invention on over 30,000 lives across 8 countries. Learn how Navjot's upbringing in London with an Indian heritage, his parents' sacrifices, and his commitment to women's empowerment have shaped his passion to...

Have you ever considered the immense influence that paradigms have on our thoughts, actions, and results? By understanding and working with the power of paradigms, we can make meaningful and lasting changes in our lives. In this captivating Side Mirror episode, we explore the ins and outs of paradigms, drawing inspiration from Stephen Covey's "The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People," and discuss how to harness their power for personal and professional growth. Listen in as we share...

Ever wondered how a company can revolutionise transportation and achieve a 95% market share? Join us as we sit down with Alastair Sussock, co-founder of Safe Boda, the ride-sharing company that has taken Uganda by storm. We'll uncover Alastair's incredible journey from his childhood in Glasgow, Scotland, to his career in economics and development across countries like India, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and San Francisco, ultimately leading him to co-found Safe Boda, which now boasts over 1.5 million...

When we take more ownership of our life and career journey we give interviews a level of significance that is more measured and proportional. My mission is to enable Fulfilling Performance. I talk about that in episodes 60, 61 and 62. I'm passionate about helping people to take ownership of their life and career journeys. Yes I want you to go out there and smash your next interview. I also want you to keep that interview in perspective and make sure the decisions that you make are guided...

Elisa is a People and Culture Expert and Organisational Psychologist with more than 15 years of Talent Management experience at companies like early days Uber, Tesla, and the leading executive search firms Korn Ferry and Spencer Stuart. She helps Executives with career strategy, promotion preparation, transitions from corporate to entrepreneurial roles, relocation, and adapting to a new industry, function or geography. Elisa was born in Ukraine, raised in France, has worked with companies...

Florian is a Principal at Boston Consulting Group in Munich, Germany. He's a core member of the Automotive, Industrial Goods, and Marketing & Sales practice areas. Prior to joining BCG, Florian was a Principal at Roland Berger in Munich, a member of the automotive management team and lead for sales and marketing for the EMEA region. His automotive career began with a twenty year tenure in various roles in strategy, planning and operations in BMW AG, Panama City, Beijing and Sao...