The Connected Leadership Podcast
259 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago -Speaker and author on professional relationships, Andy Lopata, explores great connections with experts and high achievers worldwide.
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Standing in the Spotlight with Telly Leung
April 22, 2024 00:00 - 50 minutesAndy Lopata welcomes Telly Leung to the Connected Leadership podcast. Telly is a versatile Broadway performer with an impressive list of credits, including roles in "Aladdin," "In Transit," "Allegiance," "Godspell," "Rent," "Wicked," "Pacific Overtures," and "Flower Drum Song." He has appeared on television in shows like "Warrior," "Glee," "Instinct," and "Law and Order: Criminal Intent." He is also an educator, teaching master classes at universities and drama programmes worldwide. Telly is ...
Humanising Leadership with Gerardo Segat
April 15, 2024 00:00 - 49 minutesThis episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast examines the essence of humanity in leadership, exploring the profound impact of humanising leadership practices. Host Andy Lopata is joined by international leadership coach Gerardo Segat. Gerardo worked for 20 years in the family office industry as CEO, chairman, and entrepreneur. In 2016, he left his business and re-qualified as a coach with the ICF. Gerardo has recently created 'Out As Humans', a performing arts show to humanise leaders of...
Exploring 'The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring' with Alan Stevens
April 08, 2024 17:34 - 56 minutesWelcome to a special episode of the Connected Leadership podcast. This episode is specially hosted by Alan Stevens and his guests for the episode, Andy Lopata and Dr. Ruth Gotian, co-authors of the recently released "Financial Times Guide to Mentoring." The conversation kicks off with Alan asking Andy to define mentoring. Andy describes mentoring as an exchange of experiences, skills, and expertise where someone with insights helps another along their journey. Alan then delves deeper, questio...
Exploring 'The Financial Guide to Mentoring' with Alan Stevens
April 08, 2024 00:00 - 56 minutesWelcome to a special episode of the Connected Leadership podcast. This episode is specially hosted by Alan Stevens and his guests for the episode, Andy Lopata and Dr. Ruth Gotian, co-authors of the recently released "Financial Times Guide to Mentoring." The conversation kicks off with Alan asking Andy to define mentoring. Andy describes mentoring as an exchange of experiences, skills, and expertise where someone with insights helps another along their journey. Alan then delves deeper, questi...
Connected Leadership Gold: Is AI Going to Replace Humans with Ben Afia
April 02, 2024 09:57 - 47 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Gold series, Andy Lopata revisits a crucial topic from April 2023, looking into the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Andy brings a fresh perspective to the conversation around AI. He questions whether organisations are losing genuine human connections with their customers and stakeholders as they grow in size and complexity. Joining Andy is Ben Afia, a former brand strategist for Boots and an expert in culture, branding and communication. Ben s...
Connected Leadership Gold: Navigating the Dangers of Burnout at Work with Dr Amy Bradley and Dr Katherine Semler
April 02, 2024 09:56 - 39 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Gold series, Andy Lopata discusses the critical topic of overwhelm and burnout in today's fast-paced world. Joined by esteemed guests Dr. Katherine Semler and Dr. Amy Bradley, authors of the book "Running on Empty," the conversation explores the profound impact of excessive workload on individuals and organisations. Dr. Amy Bradley reflects on a pivotal moment during the COVID-19 pandemic when she recognised she was overwhelmed, noting similar patte...
Navigating the Dangers of Burnout at Work with Dr Amy Bradley and Dr Katherine Semler
April 01, 2024 00:00 - 39 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Gold series, Andy Lopata discusses the critical topic of overwhelm and burnout in today's fast-paced world. Joined by esteemed guests Dr. Katherine Semler and Dr. Amy Bradley, authors of the book "Running on Empty," the conversation explores the profound impact of excessive workload on individuals and organisations. Dr. Amy Bradley reflects on a pivotal moment during the COVID-19 pandemic when she recognised she was overwhelmed, noting similar patte...
Is AI Going to Replace Humans with Ben Afia
March 25, 2024 01:00 - 47 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Gold series, Andy Lopata revisits a crucial topic from April 2023, looking into the rise of artificial intelligence (AI). Andy brings a fresh perspective to the conversation around AI. He questions whether organisations are losing genuine human connections with their customers and stakeholders as they grow in size and complexity. Joining Andy is Ben Afia, a former brand strategist for Boots and an expert in culture, branding and communication. Ben s...
Leading in the NHS With Tendai Wileman
March 18, 2024 09:30 - 40 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata welcomes Tendai Wileman. Tendai is Chief of Staff and Director of Organisational Change at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Trust, the largest NHS organisation in the country. She has worked in healthcare for 20 years in various corporate and operational roles. Tendai shares her unexpected journey into the NHS and reflects on the pivotal role mentoring played in guiding her career path. Despite initial doubts about her potential, Tendai d...
Cultivating a Culture of Mentoring With Tendai Wileman
March 18, 2024 01:00 - 40 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata welcomes Tendai Wileman. Tendai is Chief of Staff and Director of Organisational Change at Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Trust, the largest NHS organisation in the country. She has worked in healthcare for 20 years in various corporate and operational roles. Tendai shares her unexpected journey into the NHS and reflects on the pivotal role mentoring played in guiding her career path. Despite initial doubts about her potential, Tendai d...
Leading With Gravitas with Antoinette Dale Henderson
March 11, 2024 01:00 - 48 minutesWelcome to the Connected Leadership podcast, hosted by Andy Lopata. In this episode, Andy welcomes Antoinette Dale Henderson, an expert in leadership communications and author of "Leading with Gravitas." Antoinette is an executive coach and global keynote speaker with over 25 years’ experience in leadership communications. She specializes in strategically-driven, results-oriented masterclasses that make a powerful difference to executives, boards, and top teams in the UK and internationally. ...
The Science Behind Happiness With Dr. Andy Cope
March 04, 2024 01:00 - 38 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast, Andy Lopata’s guest is Dr Andy Cope, a specialist in positive psychology. After 12 years of hard academic labour, he gained a Loughborough University PhD and became the UK’s first ever ‘Doctor of Happiness’. Dr Cope shares his journey from traditional psychology to becoming more interested in the effects of positive psychology and happiness. He explains how positive psychology focuses on wellness rather than just illness, seeking to underst...
Conversations Under The Table with Dawn Wray
February 26, 2024 01:00 - 43 minutesIn this episode of The Connected Leadership podcast, Andy Lopata engages in a riveting conversation with Dawn Wray, co-founder of the Listening Collective, an organisation developed from a deeply held belief that when people thrive, then their organisations do too. Dawn is a former VP of a $1 billion financial institution and an experienced senior leader. In 2018, she trained as a relational gestalt psychotherapist. She values real and honest conversation and talks candidly about her personal...
Smart Steps To Massive Goals with David Hyner
February 19, 2024 01:00 - 52 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast, Andy Lopata welcomes David Hyner, a researcher and speaker with a passion for helping people set and achieve massive goals. David shares insights from his extensive experience working with diverse groups, from school kids to senior business leaders, and emphasises the importance of having fun in all endeavours. Andy and David discuss the concept of goal setting, challenging the widely accepted notion of SMART goals, emphasising setting real...
The Autumn Ghost with Hannah Wunsch
February 12, 2024 01:00 - 46 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast, Andy Lopata hosts Hannah Wunsch, author of "The Autumn Ghost: How the Battle Against a Polio Epidemic Revolutionised Modern Medical Care," which was recommended by his colleague and co-author, Dr. Ruth Gotian. Despite his initial curiosity about the book's relevance to connected leadership, Lopata found himself engrossed in Wunsch's narrative about collaboration and competition during the polio epidemic in 1952. Hannah Wunsch, a critical ca...
Pathways to Agreement With Professor Daniel Druckman
February 05, 2024 01:00 - 53 minutesWelcome to the Connected Leadership podcast with Andy Lopata. In this episode, Andy’s guest is Professor Daniel Druckman, a distinguished expert in negotiation, conflict management, and international affairs. Daniel Druckman is Professor Emeritus at George Mason’s Schar School of Policy and Government and an Honorary Professor at Macquarie University in Sydney and at the University of Queensland in Brisbane Australia. His work focuses on negotiation, nationalism, group identity and conflict ...
How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace with Sally Helgesen
January 29, 2024 01:00 - 45 minutesAndy Lopata welcomes Sally Helgeson, an expert with 35 years’ experience in women's leadership and inclusivity. Sally's latest book, Rising Together: How We Can Bridge Divides and Create a More Inclusive Workplace explores the creation of a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture. Sally Helgesen, cited in Forbes as the world’s premier expert on women’s leadership, is an internationally best-selling author, speaker and leadership coach. She has been inducted into the Thinkers 50 Hall of F...
Putting the I Into Change with John Fisher
January 22, 2024 01:00 - 48 minutesWelcome to the Connected Leadership podcast with Andy Lopata. In this episode, Andy welcomes John Fisher, a constructivist psychologist and coach with 25 years of experience in change management, personal development, and coaching. John has a rich professional background, working with organisations such as BPP, Training 2000 Ltd., Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions and BAe Systems. His experience spans designing and delivering leadership and personal development courses, coaching, and project m...
The Right Kind of Wrong with Dr Amy Edmondson
January 15, 2024 01:00 - 40 minutesWelcome to the Connected Leadership podcast, hosted by Andy Lopata. Our first guest for 2024 is Dr Amy Edmondson, a professor of leadership at Harvard Business School and author of seven books. Renowned for her expertise in psychological safety, Dr Edmondson explores this crucial topic in her latest award-winning book, "The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well." Winner of the prestigious Financial Times and Schroeder's Business Book of the Year award for 2023, her work is recognis...
I'm H.A.P.P.Y Exploring Happiness with Paul McGee
January 08, 2024 01:00 - 54 minutesWelcome to Connected Leadership Gold where Andy revisits a compelling conversation from May 2021 with Paul McGee, the renowned author and speaker widely recognised as the "Sumo Guy." Paul is celebrated for his motivational and practical approach, notably showcased in his book "Sumo: Shut Up, Move On." Paul's shares insights from his upcoming book, "The Happiness Revolution," co-authored with Dr. Andy Cope, setting the stage for a thought-provoking discussion. Andy and Paul examine the profoun...
How To Become the British Prime Minister with Simon Kuper
January 01, 2024 01:00 - 53 minutesIn this episode of Connected Leadership Podcast Gold, Andy Lopata explores the influence of Oxford University and the Oxford Union on the British political landscape with guest Simon Kuper, Financial Times columnist and author of Chums: How a Tiny Caste of Oxford Tories Took Over the UK. The conversation looks into the historical ties between British prime ministers and Oxford University, specifically the Oxford Union, emphasising the prevalence of individuals from similar backgrounds in poli...
Humour in Business with Jeremy Nicholas and Tim Gard
December 25, 2023 01:00 - 56 minutesOn Christmas Day, Connected Leadership Gold explores the role of humour in business. Andy Lopata’s guests are Jeremy Nicholas, keynote speaker and news/sports presenter, and Tim Gard well-known US speaker and MC. Andy explores the personal journeys of Jeremy and Tim, highlighting the pivotal role humour has played throughout their careers. Both guests emphasise that humour serves as the foundation of their work, consistently seeking the humorous angle in all aspects of life. They discuss inco...
"The Accidental Footballer: with Pat Nevin
December 18, 2023 01:00 - 1 hourIn this episode from the archive, Andy Lopata interviews Pat Nevin, former professional footballer turned media personality and author of the bestseller, "The Accidental Footballer." Pat shares insights from his illustrious career, emphasising a unique perspective on life, career, and relationships. Pat discusses his book, highlighting the absence of antagonism. Despite potential conflicts with players and managers, Pat emphasises his commitment to living life on his terms. The conversation d...
Heart and Head Leadership with Kirstin Ferguson
December 11, 2023 01:00 - 45 minutesIn the last live Connected Leadership podcast episode of 2023, Andy Lopata interviews Dr. Kirstin Ferguson, an acclaimed Australian leadership expert and award-winning author. They explore her notable career, her new book "Head and Heart Leadership," and her journey. Kirstin, a recipient of the international Thinkers50 Distinguished Award for Leadership is among the top 50 global thinkers. With a PhD in leadership and culture and honours degrees in Law and History, she advises international b...
The Seismic Shift in Leadership with Dr. Michelle K. Johnston
December 04, 2023 01:00 - 48 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata’s special guest is Dr. Michelle K. Johnston, a management professor, executive coach, and leadership expert from Loyola University in New Orleans and author of the Amazon bestseller, "The Seismic Shift in Leadership: How to Thrive in a New Era of Connection." She shares her insights about the shifting nature of leadership, discussing a shift from a perfection-oriented, command-control cultural approach towards a more relatable, ...
Getting the Edge for Change with Jodie Rogers
November 27, 2023 01:00 - 50 minutesIn this episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata hosts Jodie Rogers, author and founder of Symbia. They discuss ways to help leaders guide their teams through uncertain times. With 20 years of experience in understanding human behaviour, Jodie's mission is to enhance engagement, empowerment, and productivity in individuals. As a human behaviour consultant, learning expert, and facilitator, Jodie founded Symbia to build teams of emotionally intelligent problem solvers who are a...
Nurturing a Curious Mindset With Steph Auping
November 20, 2023 01:00 - 50 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast, Andy Lopata welcomes Steph Auping. Steph is a co-founder and the Chief Learning Officer at Leadership & Co. a firm dedicated to preparing leaders to excel in today's complex business environment. Her focus lies in nurturing skillsets and amplifying the leadership impact of participants. In this episode, Steph emphasises the importance of nurturing curiosity in individuals and organizations. She highlights that this core trait is a competiti...
The Power of Collective Intelligence with Jennifer Sundberg
November 13, 2023 01:00 - 50 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata hosts Jennifer Sunberg, a former Ernst & Young London Entrepreneur of the Year and the Co-CEO of Board Intelligence. Her new book, co-authored with Pippa Begg, "Collective Intelligence: Build a Business That's Smarter Than You," encourages incorporating greater collective intelligence in businesses. Theconversation revolves around how businesses can promote intelligence and innovative thinking, not just from the business leaders...
Overcoming Anxiety and Fear with Olympic Medalist Ori Sasson
November 06, 2023 01:00 - 43 minutesOn this episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata is joined by two-time Israeli Olympic medalist Ori Sasson, who openly discusses his battle with anxiety and how he overcame it to achieve success. Despite his struggles, Sasson won two Olympic bronze medals in judo and now runs Olympic Mindset, a motivational speaking company where he shares his journey of facing anxiety and fear of failure. Ori opens up about how anxiety affected his sports career and how it continues to impact...
Dance Me To The End Of Time with Tanya Wheway
October 30, 2023 01:00 - 47 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata talks with renowned spa industry pioneer Tanya Wheway. Tanya is a renowned figure in the hospitality industry. She began her career in the US before returning to the UK to open an international marketing office. Alongside her husband, she ran Champneys Tring Health Resort and became known as a pioneer of the spa and wellbeing movement. They later created award-winning spas worldwide, and Tanya quadrupled profits as Managing Dire...
Humanity Amidst Conflict with Will Kintish and Sobiya Jawaid
October 23, 2023 00:00 - 58 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata welcomes Will Kintish and Sobiya Jawaid to discuss the escalating conflict in the Middle East from the perspective of a British Jew and a British Muslim. Will Kintish practiced as a chartered accountant for 30+ years until the year 2000. For the last 23 years, Will has shown thousands in the business, professional, academic, and technical communities how to become more effective and confident networkers. He is the published auth...
The Power of Mentoring with Chelsey Baker
October 16, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutesAndy's upcoming book, The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring, co-authored with Dr. Ruth Gotian, aligns well with this episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast, in which he discusses mentoring with Chelsey Baker. Chelsey is a visionary force in the world of mentoring, founding National Mentoring Day, the largest celebration of mentoring to support mentors and mentees, taking place on 27th October and inaugurated as an official National Day in the Houses of Parliament in London. Chelsey's mi...
The Secrets of Working Relationships with Patricia Hind
October 09, 2023 00:00 - 38 minutesWelcome to another episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast with Andy Lopata, featuring an impelling discussion with Patricia Hind, a leadership and management development professor at Hult International Business School and author of Winning Together: The Secrets of Working Relationships. Patricia is a Trustee of the British Psychological Society and Chair of the Education and Training Board, Justice of the Peace and a Freeman of the City of London. Andy and Patricia’s conversation delved ...
Mastering Cultural Intelligence with Levent Yildizgoren
October 02, 2023 00:00 - 35 minutesWelcome to another captivating episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast. Andy Lopata welcomes Levent Yildizgoren, author of Good Business in Any Language and host of the Thriving in Global Markets podcast. He has helped companies do business in more than 100 languages! Andy and Levent dive into the importance of cultural intelligence in leadership, particularly for leaders of multinational teams, and discuss how understanding cultural differences can improve business outcomes. Levent Yildi...
'Navigating the Future of Work' with Peter Brown
September 25, 2023 00:00 - 42 minutesWelcome to another exciting episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast, where we are exploring the future of work, the role of leadership in navigating these changes, and how to seize future opportunities instead of fearing them. Our guest today is PwC's Global Workforce Leader, Peter Brown. Pete leads a team of over 10,000 professionals supporting businesses with their workforce challenges. Pete has over 25 years of global experience of advising clients around a number of workforce discipli...
'Happy Healthy Sober' with Janey Lee Grace
September 18, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutesOn this 200th episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, and as we celebrate its third year, Andy Lopata welcomes celebrated guest Janey Lee Grace. Janey is an Amazon No. 1 best-selling author and speaker, and she was co-presenter on the UK’s biggest radio show, BBC Radio 2’s Steve Wright in the Afternoon, for 24 years. Formerly, she was a backing singer with Wham!, Kim Wilde and Boy George, and had their own number 8 chart hit as Cola Boy with 7 Ways to Love. Janey has written five books o...
'How We Respond When Our Worldview Gets Challenged' with Noa Baum
September 11, 2023 00:00 - 53 minutesIn this episode, Andy Lopata speaks with storyteller and author of an impactful book, "A Land Twice Promised," Noa Baum, offers a unique perspective on the power of storytelling and empathy in understanding complex issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This episode explores the theme of how we respond when our worldview gets challenged and reflects on experiences that had a profound impact on Noa's understanding of life and existence. Noa discusses her unique experiences growing up in...
Where intuition goes to die with John Cohen
September 04, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, host Andy Lopata welcomes guest Jon Cohen, a vascular surgeon turned healthcare leader and policy expert, the former CEO and executive chairman of BioReference Laboratories a $1.7 billion company, and author of the book 'Swab.' Andy and Jon discuss leadership, decision-making, the importance of relationships and partnerships, navigating through external barriers, and the invaluable role of intuition amidst crisis. In his book, Jon shares th...
Balancing long-term relationships in a short-term world with Dorie Clark
August 28, 2023 00:00 - 50 minutesAndy Lopata's guest for the last of August's Connected Leadership Gold is Dorie Clark, recognised as one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and as the #1 Communication Coach by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards. She teaches executive education at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and Columbia Business School, and is the author of ‘The Long Game’. A former presidential campaign spokeswoman, Dorie is a frequent contributor to the Harvard Busi...
Connected Leadership Gold: Todd Cherches
August 21, 2023 00:00 - 44 minutesIn this edition of The Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata and Todd Cherches take us on a fast paced ride around the English language and visual communication, discussing how they can help us to communicate more effectively and build stronger relationships. Todd Cherches, an academic from New York, talks about the use of metaphor and storytelling in visual leadership. Using a good metaphor can create greater clarity and understanding and story telling is a powerful resource. Andy and To...
Connected Leadership Gold: Janice Lintz
August 14, 2023 00:00 - 46 minutesIn this episode of Connected Leadership Gold, Andy Lopata interviews Janice Lintz about her successes in improving access for the hard of hearing and getting induction loops installed in a host of venues across the world. Her passion came from being the parent of a daughter with hearing problems and seeing the effect that a lack of access had on her growing up with a normal life. Andy and Janice look at how asking on behalf of a cause you believe in makes it easier to make ‘unreasonable requ...
Connected Leadership Gold: with Rebecca Seal
August 07, 2023 00:00 - 52 minutesIn a fascinating conversation with Rebecca Seal, journalist, food writer and author of 'Solo - How to Work Alone and Not Lose Your Mind', Andy Lopata explores with Rebecca how to cope with the psychological difficulties of being by yourself. They look at the mental challenge of solitude and strategies for creating an environment of discipline and boundaries that are successful. Working from home can be very rewarding if certain rules are followed. Having dedicated spaces for work and home li...
'Embracing Neurodiversity' with Samantha Hiew
July 31, 2023 00:00 - 45 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata engages in a riveting dialogue with Samantha Hiew, an award-winning social entrepreneur, founder of ADHD Girls, and a reputed scientist. As a person diagnosed with ADHD, Tourette's, dyspraxia, and autism, Samantha shares her thought-provoking insights on the subject of neurodiversity. Neurodiversity covers a spectrum of neurodevelopmental conditions, including ADHD, autism, dyspraxia, and dyslexia. Participants' perception, lear...
'Developing Future Leaders' with Molly Harvey
July 24, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutesIn this stimulating episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, host Andy Lopata welcomes Molly Harvey, a leading authority in the world of leadership development as well as the founder of OWL (Outstanding Women Leaders). Molly Harvey is an author, facilitator, and speaker who has more than 30 years of experience that includes involvement with the United Nations. Focusing on the development of future leaders, a topic Molly is deeply passionate about, the conversation unravels captivating ins...
'The Connection Quotient' with Marco Buschman
July 17, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata interviews Marco Buschman, Dutch leadership expert and author of the book "The Connection Quotient." They delve into the topic of the human approach to connections, emphasising building a culture of connection within an organisation. Marco introduces the concepts of EQ (Emotional Quotient), IQ (Intelligence Quotient), and CQ (Connection Quotient). Andy and Marco discuss how the quality of success within an organisation is depe...
'Talking on Eggshells' with Sam Horn
July 10, 2023 00:00 - 37 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata welcomes Sam Horn, CEO of the Intrigue Agency and the Tongue Fu! Training Institute. Sam's newly released book, "Talking on Eggshells," is the focus of their conversation, delving into conflict management and its impact on our professional lives. Sam emphasises that conflict is a natural aspect of life and highlights the need to address it rather than ignore it. Drawing inspiration from Elvis Presley, Sam encourages individual...
'The Team Architect' with Eksteen de Waal
July 03, 2023 00:00 - 41 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata is joined by Eksteen De Waal; an international speaker, author and leadership consultant. He is a Fellow of PSA UK and President of PSA Netherlands. Eksteen describes himself as a team architect, explaining that he views teams as structures that require attention and maintenance, much like a building. He illustrates how his work entails assessing existing teams, designing new teams from scratch (such as during mergers and acquis...
'Beyond the Court' with Zaza Pachulia
June 26, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata interviews Zaza Pachulia, a former professional basketball player and current executive at the Golden State Warriors. Zaza won two NBA championships with the Warriors and played over a thousand games in the NBA. He was born in Georgia and came to the US via Turkey, overcoming the enormous competition of traditional basketball-playing nations. He discusses his passion for basketball and shares how his love and commitment to the g...
'Building Bridges with Care' with Annetta Marion
June 19, 2023 00:00 - 51 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership podcast, Andy Lopata speaks with Annetta Marion, the producer of the biopic film "Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie", directed by Oscar-winning filmmaker Davis Guggenheim. The film charts the career and struggles of Michael J. Fox with Parkinson's disease. Annetta shares her personal journey into the entertainment industry and her love for storytelling. She also discusses her rules for great storytelling and the importance of engaging viewers in a narra...
'Building Authentic Customer Relationships' with John Maguire
June 12, 2023 00:00 - 43 minutesIn this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata chats with John Maguire, the Regional Vice President of Sales in EMEA for Sugar CRM. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to managing professional relationships and customer relationship management (CRM) systems. They start by discussing the capture of information in conversations, the need to prompt interactions with customers who have drifted off the radar, and the ways technology can improve customer relatio...