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Chia-Lin Simmons is the CEO of LogicMark and an early leader in AI and IoT.   In this episode, Chia-Lin talks about: What she means by her personal brand of ‘kindness leadership’Being a futurist as part of managing career transitionsThe value of code-switching and thinking like a startup and a large companyWhy vision fit is more important to her than culture fitMisunderstandings with AI and its human dimensionFinding time to focus on others and self-healAs a tech veteran with more than 25 years of experience founding and leading companies (and working at places like Google, Samsung, AOL and Audible), Chia-Lin has helped rebrand and shift LogicMark to become a leader in the care economy. For more, follow Manageable Conversations on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and tune in to insights and advice straight from business leaders.  

Tony Jamous is the CEO and Founder of Osyter, the automated global employment platform that removes barriers to remote work and distributed hiring. Oyster is the second Unicorn that Tony has founded. In this episode, Tony talks about: What he means by sustainable leadership and what caused him to embrace itAchieving higher performance without taxing yourself and others as muchSetting the bar high and being ready to be disappointedWhen to use your heart rather than your brainHow he enables a fully remote organisation with people in 60+ countriesThe importance of connecting in person at a deeper level with others in the teamTony is passionate about empowering talented individuals from emerging economies through access to global career opportunities. Before launching Oyster with co-founder Jack Mardack in early 2020, Tony was the co-founder and CEO of Nexmo (now Vonage). Oyster is a fully distributed organisation driven by the mission to create a more equal world of work. The platform enables people-centric hiring anywhere in the world with reliable, compliant contracts, payroll, and great local benefits and perks. For more, follow Manageable Conversations on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and tune in to insights and advice straight from business leaders.

Kathrin Jesse is CEO of BBDO Germany, one of the top ten creative agencies in Germany, working with clients such as Allianz, Porsche, Lidl, Meta, 1&1 and E.ON.  In this episode, Kathrin talks about: Being a real person as a leader, and being a good fit for the timesHow parenting has strengthened her predictability, consistency and intentionalityWhy taking on the CEO role was a risk for her and the firmSticking to plans and yet being able to handle curve ballsThe power of being transparentSeeing the learning opportunity in every challengeKathrin joined BBDO in January 2023 from the Switzerland-based Wirz Group, where she was Chief Strategy Officer and co-owner from 2021. Before this, Kathrin was a member of the management team at DDB Berlin. She has almost 20 years of professional experience gained at well-known creative agencies including Scholz & Friends, Grey and Saatchi & Saatchi. For more, follow Manageable Conversations on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and tune in to insights and advice straight from business leaders.

Jennifer Nuckles is Chairperson & CEO at R-Zero, the biosafety technology company dedicated to making indoor spaces safer, healthier and more productive. In this episode, Jennifer talks about: Being kind rather than niceHow Chief Marketing Officers can become CEOsThe danger of vanity metricsBeing a role model for her daughtersPlaying to people's strengthsGetting out of your comfort zoneJennifer has over 25 years of experience leading and accelerating revenue growth and profitability for companies including high-growth, venture-backed and public companies. Prior to R-Zero, Jennifer was Executive Vice President and Group Business Leader at SoFi, and Chief Marketing Officer of HealthTech leader Doctor on Demand and social gaming giant Zynga. R-Zero combines the power of UV-C light, IoT-connected hardware and sensors, and AI to enable organisations to create safe shared environments for education, healthcare, corporate, and public sector communities to thrive. For more, follow Manageable Conversations on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and tune in to insights and advice straight from business leaders.

Petr Baron is CEO of tbi, the challenger bank that is one of the most profitable in Southeastern Europe. In this episode, Petr talks about: The importance of authenticitySeeing the teacher in everyoneAlgorithms and hacks that free him up to create valueProtecting ourselves from digital noiseSeeking out problem-solving partnersWays in which banks need to changePetr belongs to a new wave of entrepreneurial bankers leveraging deep knowledge of the financial ecosystem. In a career spanning over 20 years, he's held a variety of senior banking roles across Europe, culminating in leading tbi for the past seven years. With a customer base of two million, tbi is a mobile-first challenger bank in Southeastern Europe and a regional leader in alternative payment solutions. It focuses on helping SMEs grow their businesses and making consumers' lives easier through innovative financial products. For more, follow Manageable Conversations on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and tune in to insights and advice straight from business leaders.

In this episode of Manageable Conversations, Luca Schnettler, CEO of Qumata, the Insurtech scaleup, talks about: Bluntness as a sign of respect rather than rudenessOwning your truth if you want to lead rather than be ledHow an ecosystem of advisors helped him gain credibilityDedication to hard work as the route to successHow failure showed him the importance of focusIn his late teens, Luca moved from Germany to the UK to study and ended up leaving university without a degree at the age of 19. He did this to found Qumata based on the conviction that entrepreneurship was the way for him to have an impact on the world. He has since raised $30m from investors who have backed him and the business. Founded in 2017, Qumata is on a mission to transform insurance risk assessments with a faster way to access individual health risks. Its proprietary solutions are used by life and health insurers worldwide to help them create a faster, cheaper and more customer-centric underwriting journey.   For more, follow Manageable Conversations on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and tune in to insights and advice straight from business leaders.

In this episode of Manageable Conversations, Dominic Allon, CEO of Pipedrive, the global unicorn CRM, talks about: Ways he enables his teamWhy leadership requires solitudeHow to be the best version of yourself every dayEmbracing vulnerability and a coaching styleWhy culture change needs to be approached with humility Dominic has a long and successful track record of leading large, global organisations, and driving business transformation and growth. Prior to joining Pipedrive in 2021, he was Senior Vice President and General Manager for Intuit’s QuickBooks international business. Before that he spent 10 years at Google, including three years as the Managing Director of Google Hong Kong, as well as many years on Google UK’s leadership team. Founded in 2010, Pipedrive is an easy-to-use, effective CRM that's driving the growth of more than 100,000 businesses worldwide. Pipedrive is headquartered in New York and has offices across Europe and the US. For more, follow Manageable Conversations on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and tune in to insights and advice straight from business leaders.

In this episode of Manageable Conversations, Petra Felgen, Managing Director of CEWE UK and Ireland, talks about: The importance of being challenged by your teamHow management practices need to keep up with shifts in business strategyManaging transitions from countries and roles within the same organisationThe opportunity and challenge of localisation vs globalisationEngaging everyone in the process of innovationPetra has spent nine years at CEWE, most of which as head of international marketing, based in the company's headquarters in Germany. Previously she spent 15 years in brand and marketing roles, including nine years at Saatchi & Saatchi. CEWE is Europe’s leading photo printing company, headquartered in Germany. The Group operates across Europe, supplying award-winning products to retail partners in 21 countries. For more, follow Manageable Conversations on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and tune in to insights and advice straight from business leaders.

In this episode, Chris Rowley, CEO of The Risk Advisory Group, talks about: How he became CEO and ways he copes with the demands of the roleThe importance of consistency of leadership, including having difficult conversationsWhy leaders would be mad to rely only on their instincts rather than seek helpExpectations of younger generations and the need for investment in people from the outsetThe value of agility and challenging the status quo within organisationsChris has over 20 years’ experience helping clients grow their businesses while protecting their brands, assets and people. He's managed over 500 different investigations on behalf of clients, who value his expertise in identifying and mitigating regulatory and reputational risks. More recently, Chris led the growth of his firm's investigations and intelligence business in the US and other new markets. Risk Advisory is a leading global, multi-disciplined risk management consultancy. They equip corporate decision-makers and their advisors with meticulously sourced, consistently fresh, local intelligence to make the right commercial decisions. For more, follow Manageable Conversations on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and tune in to insights and advice straight from business leaders.

In this episode, Twink Field, CEO and Founder of White Marble, the investment marketing consultancy, talks about: Her early experiences of good and bad managementThe value of self-reflection and restraint as a leaderCharacteristics of a high-performance culture and how she’s fostering itHow functions like marketing break down silos and can cut through in organisationsTips for managers to get the best from their teamsTwink founded White Marble in 2014 after a 15-year career working in the marketing functions of asset management companies. She was named Marketing Leader of the Year at the 2022 Investment Week Investment Marketing and Innovation awards. White Marble is an investment marketing consultancy. They define, develop and implement marketing strategies for asset and wealth managers, giving them access to integrated thinking spanning a range of marketing disciplines. As CEO, Twink spearheads the growth and vision for White Marble, while working directly with clients. Her core area of focus is corporate and competitive positioning, from brand and sustainability strategy to proposition articulation. Each month we bring inspiration such as this and much more to our Manageable community of managers who coach, and individuals who are coached.

In this episode of Manageable Conversations, Robert Pickering, ex-CEO of Cazenove, the last independent British investment bank, talks about: His no-nonsense leadership style and what helped him succeed as a leaderWhat CEOs should do above everything elseHow he coped with challenging transitionsWays in which incentives affect cultureHow delegation and empowerment served himTips for managers to succeed with their teamsRobert joined Cazenove in 1985, having previously qualified as a solicitor with Allen & Overy. His recently published book, Blue Blood, is a first-hand account of Cazenove’s evolution during his time there. Robert headed Cazenove's corporate finance department from 1998 and became the firm’s first chief executive in 2001, playing a key role in its development from a private stockbroking partnership into a leading investment bank and wealth manager. He negotiated and led the firm's highly successful joint-venture with JP Morgan before leaving the firm in 2008 to pursue a career as a consultant and non-executive director. Each month we bring inspiration such as this and much more to our Manageable community of managers who coach, and individuals who are coached.

How is visibility and being connected across an organisation critical for success? In this episode, Ruth Kelly, Chair of Thames Freeport and Water UK, and ex-Secretary of State for Education and Skills, talks about: Trust in organisationsThe value of managers spending time with members of their teams each weekDeveloping soft skillsBeing visible and connected across your organisationWhat organisations can do to support managersLearning continuously to address gaps in skills and knowledgeBetween 1997 and 2010, Ruth was a member of UK parliament, holding several government positions including Secretary of State for Education and Skills. In 2004, she became the youngest woman ever to be part of the UK Cabinet. After leaving parliament, Ruth held leadership roles at HSBC Asset Management and St Mary’s University, Twickenham. Each month we bring inspiration such as this and much more to our Manageable community of managers who coach, and individuals who are coached.