The Art of the Impossible

Joanna Cooper, General Manager at Daimler Truck North America, is proving that people-led leadership drives measurable results. Her approach has already delivered more than $13 million in operational efficiency improvements across the organization.Starting as a Procurement Specialist, Joanna rose through the ranks by embracing digital transformation and leading change with her teams. She grounds her leadership in the ACTIVE framework: Authenticity, Courage, Trust, Integrity, Vision, and Empathy – believing that when people are trained, trusted, and empowered, business success follows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital transformation is reshaping the design and manufacturing industry, no matter the speciality. Few know this better than Emma Alexander, Chief of Staff (Engineering) at Relativity Space. After starting her career at John Deere, Emma has leveraged her expertise from farm vehicles to aerospace, demonstrating that innovation can be applied across diverse industries.Emma champions iteration over perfection. Rather than delaying change with endless tweaks, she believes in launching, testing, and refining with her team until new practices truly work.In this episode of Art of the (Im)Possible, host Asif Moghal and Emma explore staff-led decision-making, lessons from moving between industries, and how digital transformation will shape the future of engineering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Space exploration is in a constant state of innovation and development. As we advance understanding of it, astronauts are able to go further, and stay longer, in space. An inevitable step in this evolution is to explore how human habitats can exist in space and beyond. Sebastian Aristotelis is doing just this. As founder of SAGA, an architectural firm specialising in space architecture, he uses his terrestrial experience in extreme environments like the Arctic to build structures fit for elsewhere in the galaxy. With such an impressive goal, Sebastian started SAGA with a clear plan of action: to put human wellbeing first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The automotive industry thrives on the pursuit of innovation—newer, bigger, and better. Vayve Mobility approaches this demand with a unique vision, focusing on agility and sustainability at the core of its vehicle designs.With two models currently on the market, Vayve Mobility creates next-generation cars powered by electric charging and solar energy, aligning performance with environmental responsibility. Headquartered in India, the company designs vehicles specifically tailored to withstand high temperatures and navigate dense traffic seamlessly.Nilesh Bajaj, CEO of Vayve Mobility, has leveraged his expertise in electronics design to spearhead the development of the company’s groundbreaking vehicles. Vayve made history by introducing India’s first line of eCars and earned the 2024 Global Startup Award for Best Greentech of the Year. In this episode, Nilesh delves into Vayve’s digital transformation journey and its vision for shaping the future of the automotive industry. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital transformation is a constantly evolving process, with new technology rapidly entering the fray. Currently, the biggest buzz centres around artificial intelligence (AI), which offers several opportunities – although some can be controversial. Riddhi Karambelkar is Head of Manufacturing Engineering at Brompton Bicycle and strives to make AI and humans work together. With the belief that new technology should enhance jobs, not replace them, she is streamlining Brompton’s workflow by allowing AI machinery to perform everyday tasks, enabling more time to focus on profound creativity. In this episode, Riddhi shares insights into how to ethically implement digital tools all while valuing the skills of employees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.