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SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE with Vinay Kumar

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Vinay Kumar
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2020/06/03
Latest episode
2026/10/08
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52 min.
Release period
15 days

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In this business podcast that is all about people, Vinay Kumar, a Leadership Coach, Certified Professional Facilitator, OD Consultant, Podcaster, Global Nomad, Wildlife Stalker and Records Collector, interviews leaders, thinkers, strategists, and doers to reveal actionable insights, first-hand experiences, smart strategies, brilliant tips and lesser-known best practices on a range of subjects in business leadership and people management, from innovation, DEI, facilitation, technology, future of the workforce and sustainability to evolution of leadership, storytelling, negotiation, digital learning, mental wellbeing, the art of staying positive and even water wars! Plus each episode features curated recommendations from Vinay and his guest for your own RWL (Read Watch Listen) list to keep you shinier and happier!

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Episode 195: Bennett B. Borden on AI Ethics & Governance
2026/10/08
Send us Fan Mail He started his career in the CIA. Today, he is a globally recognized authority on the legal, technological and policy implications of AI. Meet AI Governance & Algorithmic Bias Expert and Founder & CEO, Clarion AI Partners, Bennett B Borden. As a lawyer, data scientist, and AI ethicist, Bennett has made significant contributions to the field of AI governance and algorithmic bias testing. He has built a reputation as a trusted counsel to major generative AI companies and Fortune 500 companies, including OpenAI, Anthropic, Microsoft, Amazon, and dozens of others. His deep understanding of AI governance has helped him establish programs in a variety of industries, including technology, insurance, financial services, labor and employment, manufacturing, retail, health, and life sciences. Vinay digs deeper into Bennett’s origins story and his passion for AI helping promote AI for Good and AI for All.   [2:31s] Bennett’s origins story  [05:50s] Biggest concerns around AI today [14:10s] On AI regulations  [19:13s] AI strategies in organizations and common challenges [34:17s] ‘What worries you most about AI?’  [41:23s] RWL READ: AI readings on Forbes, Fast Company  [46:00s] Prediction for AI in the next few years  More on Bennett’s work at https://clarionai.com/    Connect with Bennett on LinkedIn Email Bennett at [email protected]  Connect with Vinay on LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.   This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
Episode 194: Nathalie Sabourin & Ron Cheshire on Codevelopment Action Learning (CAL)
2026/09/17
Send us Fan Mail Co-create. Accelerate. Grow. This is at the heart of the transformative work being done by the author-duo and our guests today, Nathalie Sabourin and Ron Cheshire. Certified coaches and facilitators, Nathalie and Ron are co-founders of Montreal-based ‘The Co-Leadership Group’ which is well-known for their unique expertise of strengths-based participative coaching journeys, co-leadership practices and action learning solutions. They are authors of ‘Codevelopment Action Learning for Business’ which presents the game-changing Codevelopment Action Learning (CAL), its principles, method, roles and tools. CAL helps leaders create a collaborative, learning and engaging culture for their teams – a model for growing participative leadership in the context of today’s transformations.  Hit play for the lowdown on Nathalie and Ron’s CAL journey!   [4:05s] Their origins story  [07:40s] Codevelopment Action Learning or CAL [15:39s] Role of a facilitator, coach in CAL  [19:02s] The 7 Steps of CAL [28:39s] The CAL impact: Stories from CAL sessions [46:15s] RWL READ: Nathalie & Ron’s book ‘Codevelopment Action Learning for Business: Co-create. Accelerate. Grow.’ More on CAL at https://codevelopmentactionlearning.com/ Find out about the CAL Implementation Certification at https://codevelopmentactionlearning.com/cal-certification/  Connect with Nathalie on LinkedIn Connect with Ron on LinkedIn Connect with Vinay on LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.   This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
Episode 193: Tom Emery on Evolution of the CHRO
2026/09/03
Send us Fan Mail A people performance partner who is passionate about effective HR teams – that’s our guest today, the best-selling author, Tom Emery in his own words. Founder and CEO of HEX, and a strategic partner to CEOs, CPOs, and other c-suite leaders, Tom is the Amazon bestselling author of ‘People People: Reach Your Full Potential as a CHRO’, which has been shortlisted for the 2026 Business Book Awards.  Having spent several years on the C-suite as a Chief People Officer in both UK PLC and a PE backed businesses, Tom brings in a detailed knowledge of what it looks like when executive teams are firing on all cylinders, and when they’re not. He brings these insights to his work today, partnering with CEOs to build, align, and strengthen the leadership teams and wider organisations around them. He helps CEOs make sense of their roles, have the conversations that others avoid, and close the gap between how they behave and what their businesses actually need from them.  Hit play for the lowdown on his journey.   [4:38s] Tom’s origin story – journey into HR  [08:28s] Top evolutionary shifts in HR  [16:51s] On his book ‘People People’, the ‘four-leaf clover’ framework for CHROs and more [26:41s] Content versus context, AI versus NI (natural intelligence)  [34:44s] Top challenges HR leaders facing today  [46:35s] RWL READ: ‘Atomic Habits’by James Clear; books by Adam Grant; ‘Dare to Lead’ by Brené Brown; ‘Luck Factor’ by Dr. Richard Wiseman     More on Tom’s work at www.hex-development.com  Connect with Tom on LinkedIn Connect with Vinay on LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.   This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
Episode 192: Avy Leghziel on Navigating Chaos
2026/08/20
Send us Fan Mail How do you keep performing and succeed in an increasingly chaos-filled world today? That’s the question our guest today, Avy Leghziel has been helping leaders answer. Drawing from psychology, business, and complex systems, then translating it into practical ways executives can think, decide, and lead under pressure, Avy helps leaders, executives and founders around the globe navigate chaotic transitions. After 15 years serving as a senior manager in global organizations, he launched his Executive Coaching and Consulting practice, and since then, he has worked with more than 120 executives and trained thousands of professionals. Avy’s newsletter, Masters of Babel, has 7,700+ subscribers. Vinay digs deeper into Avy’s study of chaos and how it affects how we work.   [4:17s] Avy’s ‘journey into chaos’ [13:01s] Genesis of his consulting practice  [18:59s] Top themes among leaders navigating chaos  [31:45s] Preserving mental wellbeing amidst chaos  [38:46s] His PhD research on micro behaviors in executive performance in chaotic environments  [44:50s] Avy’s prediction of chaos navigation in near future [48:59s] RWL READ:  The Explorer's Gene by Alex Hutchinson; ‘There Is No Antimemetics Division’ by qntm; LISTEN: ‘Time Sensitive’ by Spencer Bailey; WATCH: ‘Ted Lasso’, ‘Shrinking’ on Apple TV More on Avy’s work at avyleg.com  Connect with Vinay on LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.   This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
Episode 191: Saurabh Mehta on Evolution & Future of GCCs in India
2026/08/06
Send us Fan Mail It’s back to the GCC conversation – this time on the bourgeoning world of GCCs in India! And we could not have had a better guest for this than the man who is in the thick of things. Meet the one and only Saurabh Mehta, a business leader with over 20 years who has been helping global enterprises establish, scale, and transform Global Capability Centers (GCCs), with a strong focus on workplace strategy, infrastructure, operations, governance, and business transformation, in his current role as Head of Corporate Services – GCC at Zinnov. His expertise spans GCC strategy, operational excellence, workplace transformation, corporate services, and the intersection of technology, talent, and real estate in enabling enterprise growth.  With experience spanning global consulting, entrepreneurship, venture capital, and corporate leadership, and known for his execution-oriented leadership style, Saurabh believes that sustainable competitive advantage comes from disciplined execution, strong operating models, and building organizations that create long-term value. He is a regular speaker at industry forums, where he shares perspectives on the evolution of GCCs, the future of work, AI-driven enterprise transformation, and India’s role in the global business landscape.  [3:27s] Saurabh’s origin story [06:18s] Culture differences across sectors of tech, banking, private equity, venture fund   [9:13s] From venture capitalist to entrepreneur [14:55s] Growth of GCCs in India: The tipping point  [26:12s] Potential risks to the growth of GCCs in India [33:22s] Innovation as the next wave of GCCs in India and impact of AI [40:05s] Predictions for future trends for the GCC landscape     [47:50s] RWL READ: ‘Good to Great’ by James Collins; ‘The Psychology of Money’ by Morgan Housel; LISTEN: Acquired Podcast    Connect with Saurabh on LinkedIn  Connect with Vinay on LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.   This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
Episode 190: Dane Hudson on Discipline in Leadership
2026/07/23
Send us Fan Mail Bringing us incisive insights from inside the world of CEOs is international CEO mentor and author of the book, ‘Discipline Beats Vision: How to be the leader your company needs - starting Monday’, Dane Hudson. A seasoned international leader, Dane provides coaching, mentoring and advisory services to CEOs, Founders and C-level leaders through his company, Impactful Leadership. Dane is APAC’s most respected CEO mentor and has over 25 years of experience as a CEO of companies including the world’s largest restaurant company Yum! Brands, managing over 63,000 restaurants in more than 155 countries including KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and The Habit Burger & Grill. [2:54s] Dane’s origin story [10:34s] From running companies to starting his own [14:08s] 3 things that CEOs struggle with that people often don’t talk about [22:48s] Why Discipline Beats Vision and being ‘Monday-ready’   [29:19s] Evolution of leadership in the age of AI  [43:48s] Future for Dane Hudson  [46:53s] RWL Read: Jim Collins books; Listen Bloomberg Technology Podcast RWL Read: Dane’s book ‘Discipline Beats Vision’  Find out more about Dane’s work at https://impactfulleadership.com/   Connect with Dane on LinkedIn  Connect with Vinay on LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.   This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
Episode 189: Winnie da Silva on Transformative Leadership
2026/07/09
Send us Fan Mail Our guest today is Winnie da Silva, a leadership strategist who has enabled senior leaders and leadership teams to achieve results at a high-level during moments of growth, transition, and increased complexity over the last two decades. Winnie partners with leaders to drive meaningful shifts in leadership behavior, team dynamics, and organizational performance. Her work integrates executive coaching, leadership development, and team effectiveness to achieve measurable business impact. She began her career at Arthur Andersen Business Consulting and later served as National Director of Learning and Development at Bovis Lend Lease. Winnie is also the host of Transformative Leadership Conversations, a podcast for leaders who want to elevate their own leadership thinking and skills. Through in-depth conversations with executives and subject-matter experts, the show explores the shifts required to drive sustained performance. [5:29s] ‘An accidental consultant’: Her genesis story  [12:44s] On her work in leadership coaching   [23:09s] Most gratifying and most challenging moments from her work [34:27s] A common theme across leaders she’s worked with  [40:05s] AI in leadership  [47:32s] RWL Read: ‘Tiny Experiments’ by Anne-Laure Le Cunff; RWL LISTEN: Winnie’s podcast ‘Transformative Leadership Conversations’ Explore her work at https://www.winniedasilva.com/   Connect with Winnie on LinkedIn  Connect with Vinay on LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.   This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
Episode 188: Mona Momtazian on Change Capability in Leadership Today
2026/06/25
Send us Fan Mail Grounded in change psychology, resilience and neuroscience, her work in Change Management and leadership spans over 20 years partnering with leaders to enable high performance sustainability, the kind that strengthens people and mindsets, adaptability, culture and results. Meet our guest today, Mona Momtazian the Change Management and Leadership Consultant who has worked with leaders in Australian and global organisations through some of the hardest moments at work. Restructures. Redundancies. Teams falling apart and shifting to completely different ways of working.  Mona is the founder of Change Capability and the creator of the ReFocus Method™ and the Change Support Stack™ framework. Drawing on behavioural neuroscience, she has developed an online learning store designed to make the language of self-care and emotional intelligence a norm in the workplace.  [3:30s] Her journey into Change Management Leadership  [14:12s] Evolution of leaders’ understanding of change and its complexities [27:06s] Doing change right versus doing it quick [33:12s] On change projects she’s led - digital transformation, AI  [39:00s] Top learnings and insights on Change Management  [45:21s] RWL Read: Mona’s book ‘The Many Hats of Resistance’; ‘Appreciative Inquiry’by David Cooperrider and Diana Whitney;  ACMP resourcesfor Change Management; Human Centered Design Thinking; SCARF® NeuroLeadership; Listen to Brené Brown’s podcast Connect with Mona on LinkedIn  Connect with Vinay on LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.   This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
Episode 187: Alison Lucas and Lizzie Bentley Bowers on ‘Goodbye’, the Art of Leading Change Better
2026/06/11
Send us Fan Mail For too long, work and leadership advice has focused on beginnings – how to make a great first impression, nail a new job, or start projects on the right foot. But what about endings – how can we successfully lead through messy transitions like redundancies, retirement or mergers?  In the current global environment of mass layoffs, ‘Good Bye: Leading Change Better by Attending to Endings’ is brilliantly timely, revealing how leaders can manage endings with care, respect and emotional agility. Our guests today is the dynamic author duo behind this book – top leadership coaches, Lizzie Bentley Bowers and Alison Lucas.  Distilled from two decades of working with leaders in transition, and born out of practice, this highly practical book guides readers in navigating the four steps of endings – Reality, Emotion, Accomplishment and Ritual – offering a powerful framework for working through past, present, and future endings. Vinay traces Alison and Lizzie’s incredible journey to ‘Good Bye’. Hit play for the low down!    [4:30s] Their journey into coaching  [10:31s] Genesis of their book ‘Good Bye’ [17:29s] The need to attend to endings during transitions  [24:06s] Slowing down, breaking the ‘cycle’  [40:01s] Managing ‘goodbyes’ in the age of AI [47:46s] RWL Read: Alison and Lizzie’s book, ‘Good Bye: Leading Change Better by Attending to Endings’   Alison and Lizzie’s recommendation to READ: ‘Transitions’ by William Bridges, ‘Daring Greatly’ by Brené Brown; ‘Emotional Agility’ by Susan David;    Connect with Alison on LinkedIn  Connect with Lizzie on LinkedIn  Connect with Vinay on LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.   This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
Episode 186: Ash Sedeek on Strategic Leadership Communication
2026/05/28
Send us Fan Mail Meet Ash Seddeek, a globally recognized executive coach and change leadership advisor with over 15 years of experience helping leaders drive transformation through compelling communication and strategic influence. Ash has coached senior teams at Cisco, Uber, Google, Boston Scientific, San Francisco International Airport and Doosan Bobcat. A former leader at Deloitte, Oracle, and Cisco, Ash blends deep expertise in executive presence, strategic facilitation, and change sponsorship. Ash is also an Amazon bestselling author and creator of leadership frameworks such as Chief Excitement Officers (CExOs) and Exponential Value Moments (EVMs) through which he equips leaders to lead with clarity, align stakeholders, and inspire action. Ash is a two-time Fulbright Scholar, linguist, AI fintech inventor, and entrepreneur. Ash is currently also working on a passionate AI startup Intelligent Context AI. Hit play for the lowdown!  [4:26s] Fulbright Scholar to Leadership Communication Coach [6:48s] The Top 1 % for Sales Leadership  [9:36s] Strategic Communication in Leadership  [16:10s] On his book ‘Meaning: How Leaders Create Meaning and Clarity During Times of Crisis and Opportunity’  [19:33s] What makes a great coachee [31:48s] On AI in the world of coaching [41:46s] On his Intelligence Context AI launch plans RWL Read: ‘Meaning: How Leaders Create Meaning and Clarity During Times of Crisis and Opportunity’ by Ash Sedeek and Leslie Rubin; ’The Path of Least Resistance’ by Robert Fritz RWL Listen: Jim Rohn Motivation  Connect with Ash on LinkedIn or email him at [email protected]  Connect with Vinay on LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.   This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
Episode 185: Laura Best on ‘Born to Buzz’ and Passion-Driven Leadership
2026/05/14
Send us Fan Mail Meet Laura Best, keynote speaker who helps global brands like US Bank activate passion as a science-back method to drive energy, motivation, engagement and performance in their people. She is the bestselling author of Born to Buzz and the founder of Passion Collective- a group of thousands seeking to embed more passion into their daily working lives. Today, Laura advises some of the world’s biggest passion-driven brands across sectors.  Hit play for the lowdown!  [2:54s] History to PR: Laura’s genesis story [5:25s] What first sparked ‘Born to Buzz’  [12:09s] Passion-led jobs versus passion-less ones [19:47s] Purpose versus Passion [32:55s] The generational aspect of purpose-at-work [36:21s] Laura’s top tips for organizations to cultivate passion  [45:45s] Laura’s top tips for you to avoid burnout  RWL: Read: Laura’s book Born to Buzz: How to Spark Your Passions (Without Quitting It All)   Laura’s recommendation to read: ‘Meditation for Fidgety Skeptics’ by Dan Harris Connect with Laura on LinkedIn  Connect with Vinay on X and LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.   This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
Episode 184 (Collab): Culture Matters podcast with Subbu Kalpathi featuring Vinay Kumar on The Leader As Facilitator
2026/04/30
Send us Fan Mail We are thrilled to bring you this special collaboration with the chart-topping podcast that unravels the impact of organization culture on the workplace, 'Culture Matters with Subbu Kalpathi' - where it's Vinay on the hot seat for a change!    On this Culture Matters episode 'The Leader as a Facilitator', Vinay and Subbu explore facilitation not just as a skill, but as a fundamental shift in how leadership shows up today. In a world where knowledge is abundant and easily accessible, the role of the leader is evolving, from being the one with answers to the one who creates the conditions for better answers to emerge. Hit play to get the full lowdown. RWL: Vinay's recommendation for you to LISTEN to Culture Matters where Learning Leadership and OD expert Subbu talks to leading academics, researchers, authors, corporate leaders, consultants and SMEs on organizational culture. From harnessing the science of happiness at work to innovations such as the 4-day workweek, Culture Matters will challenge the way you think about your people strategy for the new world of work.  Connect with Subbu on LinkedIn  Connect with Vinay on X and LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.
Episode 183: Douglas O’Loughlin on Future-Ready Organizational Development (OD)
2026/04/16
Send us Fan Mail Best known for his work in organizational development (OD) spanning over three decades, Dr. Douglas O’Loughlin won over our listeners when he first came on this podcast four years ago. The episode was among our top listened episodes of all time! And today, the OD OG, the guru of OD is back to share from his treasure trove of insights and knowledge, and his belief that organizations and communities can be life-giving spaces for each and all. Originally from the US, Douglas has been living in Singapore since 1993, where he is the Principal of The Dao of Thriving, as well as being an Associate Consultant with Civil Service College, and has done projects in more than 20 countries. Douglas has co-founded several OD Networks, written numerous articles and blogs, spoken at global conferences, is a TEDx speaker, and has also written the books ‘ANDlightenment: Polarity Thinking from Self to Society’ and ‘Facilitating Transformation’. Hit play for the lowdown!  [3:35s] What has changed in OD since 2022 [12:00s] OD in the age of AI [20:45s] Common OD challenges today  [32:13s] His work on Polarity Thinking  [40:25s] OD in the near future  [45:00s] Top tips for OD practitioners RWL: Read: ‘OD for the Accidental Practitioner’ by Larry Kokkelenbeeg and Regan Miller; Douglas’ books ‘ANDlightenment: Polarity Thinking from Self to Society’ and ‘Facilitating Transformation Connect with Douglas on LinkedIn  Connect with Vinay on X and LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.   This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
Episode 182: Alain Bejjani on Leading through War, Disorder & Disruption
2026/04/02
Send us Fan Mail From AI’s explosive rise to climate disruption and escalating geopolitical strain, history is hitting a tipping point today. Amidst all this, Alain Bejjani offers a striking counterpoint: however fast and complex the world feels today, it is the slowest and simplest it will ever be again. In his soon to be released book ‘Next: Leading Through the New Realities’, Bejjani invites leaders to take a clear-eyed view of how to live and lead through major transformation and turbulence.  Alain is the former CEO of the major retail group, Majid Al Futtaim, responsible for one of the world’s largest shopping complexes, ‘Mall of the Emirates’ in Dubai, and during his tenure, he led Majid Al Futtaim 50,000 employees across 17 countries, producing $9.5 billion in revenue.  He is a globally recognized business leader, investor, and strategist with more than two decades of experience driving cross-border growth across the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia.  Applying the invaluable lessons he has learned from growing up in war-torn Beirut to decades leading through major change, Alain explores how leaders can navigate the storms to come – and those presently – in the book.  Hit play for the lowdown!  [4:21s] Alain’s origins story   [11:07s] Leading a multi-billion-dollar company: Insights, Learning, Challenges [32:50s] Genesis of ‘Next: Leading Through The New Realities’  [36:10s] Top leadership traits to lead in new and fast-changing realities RWL: Alain’s book ‘Next: Leading Through The New Realities’  - link to order to be updated shortly as soon as the book is released.  Connect with Alain on LinkedIn and Instagram Connect with Vinay on X and LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.   This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook
Episode 181: Natalie ‘Nats’ Lim-Ang on Growth of GCCs in The Philippines
2026/03/12
Send us Fan Mail In this Shiny Happy People special, we bring you a deeply insightful conversation mapping the fast-growing landscape of GCCs in the Philippines – with Natalie ‘Nats’ Lim-Ang. A Board Trustee with the Global Capability Center Council (GC3) in the Philippines since 2019, Nats brings in a unique perspective as a pioneer of the Manila Shared Services Center who has closely witnessed, and been a part of, the growth of GCCs in the Philippines.  [4:27s] Her journey into the shared services industry  [06:53s] Growth and evolution of GCCs in the Philippines  [15:44s] Geographical growth spread of GCCs across the Philippines  [18:32s] GCC talent in the Philippines: Opportunities and challenges [26:55s] Top three challenges for GCCs in the Philippines today [30:05s] Growth of global leadership roles in GCCs in the Philippines  [35:17s] Role of the Global Capability Center Council (GC3)   [42:21s] Future outlook for GCCs in The Philippines Find more about GC3 at www.giccphilippines.com   Connect with Nats on LinkedIn Connect with Vinay on X and LinkedIn  What did you think about this episode? What would you like to hear more about? Or simply, write in and say hello! [email protected] Subscribe to us on your favorite platforms – Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Tune In Alexa, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn + Alexa, Stitcher, Jio Saavn and more.   This podcast is sponsored by C2C-OD, your Organizational Development consulting partner ‘Bringing People and Strategy Together’. Follow @c2cod on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

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