185. What companies will get wrong in digital transformation in 2024 Jan 10, 2024

Digital transformation and AI are going to continue being a top priority for most CEOs this year. But, 70% of these expensive projects fail to meet their goals, according to McKinsey.

Listen to this episode to learn what will continue hampering digital transformation efforts in 2024, and what you...

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177. Where business schools fail in the Digital Age Nov 15, 2023

A top MBA can be the best investment you make in your career. BUT most business schools haven't adapted to the Digital Age, despite pressure from employers & students.

Listen to this episode if you have an MBA, are considering one, or work at a business school.

You will learn:

  • What's missing...
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176. How community management helps tech companies win Nov 08, 2023

In just the first half of 2023, the Sweat with Kayla app recorded over $77 million in revenue. Without an engaged community, this success would not have been possible.

A well managed community can help a business grow revenue, attract new customers and create a product that users love.

Learn...

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172. Q&A: how do I go from banking to fintech? Oct 11, 2023

If you want to transition career from a traditional industry, or a stuffy company, to a fast growing business, this episode is for you. 

“The business strategies employed by highly successful start-ups and the career strategies employed by highly successful individuals are strikingly...

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170. Advisory Boards: why join them & why have them Sep 27, 2023

If you want to run a start-up, get to the top of a corporate, get headhunted for board roles or become a Smart Money investor, joining an advisory board is a smart move.

But, for advisors, boards can can also become a time drain and a risk to your reputation. 

For founders, advisory boards...

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167. Four top tech books for Business Leaders Sep 06, 2023

Listen to this episode to get Sophia Matveeva's recommendations to hone your digital mindset.

In this episode, you'll hear the top lessons from each book and why they matter.

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164. Use Design Thinking to solve ANY problem Aug 16, 2023

"You can design your work life as an employee or a business owner. Design thinking is for people like you, whether you receive the paycheck or sign the paycheck," Bill Burnett, Stanford School of Design.

In this episode you will learn how to use Design Thinking to make decisions and move towards...

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163. Innovation vs Tradition Aug 09, 2023

When should you innovate and when should you honour tradition?  The luxury industry answers this question all the time. 

Luxury businesses like Louis Vuitton have been around since the 1800s, but have found a way to thrive in the Digital Age. In this episode, you will learn how...

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162. From banker to Fintech CEO Aug 02, 2023

Avinash Godkhindi went from banking to leading Zaggle, a fintech company, towards an IPO. 

This episode is perfect for founders, fintech investors and business leaders who want to transition into tech.

In this episode you will learn:

  • What business leaders need to know about tech to thrive...
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161. How to get paid more Jul 26, 2023

Smart dedicated professionals are great at creating value. This episode will help you capture it.

Digital transformation and innovation projects are very likely to balloon beyond their original scope, leaving those leading them with more work, but the same compensation. This is why, this...

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160. Data Science for business leaders with Prof JeAnna Abbott Jul 19, 2023

It's impossible to have a successful business career in the Digital Age without being data literate, says Prof JeAnna Abbott. This does not mean that you have to learn to code, but you do have to understand how to work with a data scientist and include analytics in your organisation.

In this...

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159. Power mistakes by founders, corporate leaders & investors Jul 12, 2023

Technology has disrupted power dynamics, and led otherwise smart and rational people to suspend disbelief, lose control and destroy value.

To have a truly successful career, you need to understand power dynamics: when to hold on to control and when to cede it.

In this episode, you will hear:

  • How...
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