Mentors To Executives Worldwide

This week Kim and Fulyana are joined by Matt Wenberg who talks very openly about his passion for aviation and the career choices he had when starting out. We hear how his career developed and moved from apprentice to MBA and when he felt it was opportune for a university degree to complement his practical […]

How many bits of paper do you need to prove you can be an executive? Which are the “right” ones to have? This week Kim and Fulyana talk about their own experiences in choosing whether or not to pursue further qualifications, what qualifications mean in an organisation and the increasing trend for acceptance of experience […]

Another case study sent in this week by a listener. Kim and Fulyana talk through their ideas and experiences in managing a team that doesn’t appear to have any urgency in its work ethics. Does this mean they prefer quality to speed or can you achieve both?    

An interesting case study this week supplied by a listener. Kim and Fulyana look at the ways they would approach a complaint from a customer or client that relates to how they were treated by your boss in your absence. Do you ignore it or do you resolve it?  

Another year has begun as we record this podcast – our thoughts turned to goals and targets. This is one of those topics where Fulyana and Kim use different words and approaches so the podcast should give you lots of food for thought….and action!

Another of our scenario podcasts this week . Fulyana and Kim explore the options available to you when you feel that your position is not satisfying to you. In particular, they look at the situation of being in a role for around 12 months with positive feedback from the organisation even though you are not […]

We never know when opportunity will knock……so what do you do when either you see your perfect job advertised or you are asked to consider a new job when you have not been in your current role for very long? Kim and Fulyana look at the decision making process they use and, surprise, surprise, they […]

One of the most challenging aspects of being a senior manager is working with peers, team members and other executives who, for whatever reason, prove “difficult”. In this podcast Kim and Fulyana talk through how to address these situations with examples from their own experience as both executives and mentors.

All of us, at some time in our careers, have felt the need to ask for an increase in remuneration. When is the right time? How do you go about it so that the outcome is what you believe to be fair? In this podcast Kim and Fulyana cover this topic from both an individual […]

In the final part of our discussion with elite triathletes Josh and Krystle Hockley, we explore how they decide when to take a break from the pressures of training and competition, and how they “switch off”.  There is also some talk about the inspiration they find outside their sport and how that works to motivate […]

The terms mentor and coach get bandied around a lot these days. Now we also have the term “accountability partner”. Which do you need……if any? This week Kim and Fulyana explore the differences as they see them, with some first hand examples and experiences.

In Part 2 of the 3 part discussion with elite triathletes Josh and Krystle Hockley, Kim and Fulyana hear how these people juggle jobs, business, training, coaching others and competitions. We also hear a candid discussion of setbacks as well as the value of social media for motivation and marketing. If you haven’t yet heard […]

How can you establish yourself as an executive? How do you present yourself in an organisation so that your profile is seen the way you want it? In this podcast Kim and Fulyana talk about ways to ensure you know how you want your profile presented regardless of the situation.

Ever wondered what life is like as an elite athlete? How do you keep motivated, set goals, manage setbacks? As we hear from triathletes Josh and Krystle Hockley its not so different to life in the executive lane. Here in Part 1 of a three part series of conversations with Kim and Fulyana, we explore […]

In this podcast, Kim and Fulyana answer some questions about the difference, from their experience, of managing work groups of senior executives and junior staff. What do you think would be easier?

Its both exciting and nerve wracking to be promoted from within a team to a position where you manage and lead, whether this is your own team or a new one. In this podcast, Kim and Fulyana look at the pitfalls and responsibilities of taking on this role for the first time.

Last week marked the tenth podcast for Fulyana and Kim! And there is still so much more for them to talk about………we thought it might be the right time to hear how the idea came about and what they hope to achieve for others with the podcast series. There’s also some insight into how they […]

Kim and Fulyana continue their wide ranging discussion with Denis Gambi looking at the differences between large organisations and the opportunities for change in the recruitment process at all levels of an organisation. If you missed Part 1 of this discussion, click on this link to hear it now.  

Kim and Fulyana are joined by Denis Gambi to discuss the qualities they all like to see in business leaders. In a broad ranging discussion about both their own leadership styles and their experience with other business leaders, these three executives share some insight about how big organisations can be successful with the people resources […]

You worked hard, your team is passionate and inspired but still your project is rejected. How do you manage both your own disappointment and your team’s reaction? In this podcast, Kim and Fulyana talk honestly and openly about their reactions in these situations and how they manage the process of moving beyond the anger and […]