Why I Left Amazon & Meta to Join an Executive Search Firm
What would drive a top executive to leave leadership roles at Amazon and Meta to join a boutique recruitment firm?In this episode, I sit down with Jason Chuei, who recently made that bold career pivot. We explore what it truly takes to reinvent yourself, adapt to a rapidly changing world of work, and lead with purpose in the age of AI.Drawing on his global experience, Jason shares candid lessons on career transformation, the future of hiring, and why human connection matters more than ever, regardless of your industry or ambition.If you’re navigating change, considering a bold career move, or want to understand how technology and geopolitics are reshaping work and leadership, this conversation is for you.--------📢 Connect with me :➡️ Need Help Hiring: http://www.bentleylewis.com➡️ Add me on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/44o6EI1➡️ More Links Here : https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis
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ADHD at Work: From Misunderstanding to High Performance
In the episode of the podcast I'm joined by the brilliant Leanne Maskell (Author X5 and Founder at ADHD Works) to talk about everything from unlocking your unique brain to building a fairer hiring process. We kick off by discussing how understanding different thinking styles can be a career superpower. Leanne shares a fantastic first step for anyone wanting to leverage their unique cognitive strengths at work.A key takeaway for me was our discussion on hiring. Where do traditional processes fall short? And what’s one impactful change you can make to not filter out amazing candidates? Some real gems in this section for all hiring managers.---Show Notes | Connect with Leanne Maskell:https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannemaskell---📢 Follow Us for More Industry Insights & Opportunities:➡️ Exclusive Newsletter : http://bit.ly/2F0bq2i➡️ Official Website : http://www.bentleylewis.com➡️ All Our Socials : https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis
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The MUST HAVE Skills for Today's Complex Leadership Environment
In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with Sara Daw (CEO at The Liberti Group) to discuss the MUST HAVE skills to be a successful leader. Sara argues that the C-suite model, largely unchanged since the 1980s, is no longer fit for purpose. We delve into the world of fractional leadership, how evolving talent expectations are reshaping effective leadership, and why power and decision making need to shift for organisations to truly thrive. This is a must listen for senior executives and aspiring leaders ready to navigate and shape the future.----Show Notes | Connect with Sara Daw: https://www.saradaw.com----📢 Follow Us for More Industry Insights & Opportunities :➡️ Exclusive Newsletter : http://bit.ly/2F0bq2i➡️ Official Website : http://www.bentleylewis.com➡️ All Our Socials : https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis
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How Waitrose’s Ex-CEO Measures Workplace Happiness (And Why It Works)
I'm joined by Lord Mark Price, Founder of WorkL, whose career has spanned the heights of retail leadership as the former Managing Director of Waitrose and Deputy Chairman of the John Lewis Partnership, to the heart of British politics. He was appointed UK Minister of State for Trade and Investment by David Cameron 8 days before the Brexit referendum was announced.We discuss the current state of play, principles that guided him at Waitrose, the experience of entering government at such a charged moment, and his current passion for transforming workplace happiness through his company, WorkL. Tune in to hear Lord Price's invaluable insights on leadership, navigating seismic change, and the future of work.-----Show Notes | Connect with Lord Mark Price: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-price-4348a7127/---📢 Follow Us for More Industry Insights & Opportunities :➡️ Exclusive Newsletter : http://bit.ly/2F0bq2i➡️ Official Website : http://www.bentleylewis.com➡️ All Our Socials : https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis
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Stress Less, Achieve More: Managing Wellbeing in the Workplace
Prioritising mental health in the workplace is more crucial than ever. In this episode I sat down with Zoe Sinclair a leading workplace wellbeing expert and the brilliant mind behind Employees Matter and the This Can Happen conference. We talked about leading with empathy, personal wellbeing, and managing workplace stress.-----Show Notes | Connect with Zoe Sinclair: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zsinclair/----📢 Follow Us for More Industry Insights & Opportunities :➡️ Exclusive Newsletter : http://bit.ly/2F0bq2i➡️ Official Website : http://www.bentleylewis.com➡️ All Our Socials : https://linktr.ee/BentleyLewis🔔 Don't Miss Out! Turn on notifications to stay updated with our latest episode.
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