Culture vs. Ambition: How Future-Ready Leaders Bridge the Gap | EZRA Asks Ep 10
Can your culture keep up with your ambition? In this episode of EZRA Asks, host Sinead Keenan sits down with Eric, Principal of Organisational Effectiveness at Adobe, to unpack what it really takes to build a future-ready culture.
From scaling fast to staying grounded in your values, they explore how leaders can align people strategy with business ambition — without losing their teams’ momentum in the process. Expect real talk on mindset shifts, cultural markers, and the leadership principles that actually move the needle.
Whether you’re navigating rapid change or planning for what’s next, this episode offers sharp insights on how to lead through uncertainty — and create a culture that’s built to last.
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High Performance Without Burnout: Rethinking Leadership in Financial Services | EZRA Asks Ep 9
In this episode of Ezra Asks, host Sinead Keenan is joined by Kim McMurdo, Head of Organisational Development at Standard Chartered Bank, to explore the concept of high performance in the corporate world. They delve into the balance between ambition and sustainability, discussing how organisations can achieve lasting results without compromising employee well-being. With a focus on the pressures of digitisation and simplification, Kim shares insights from her extensive experience in leadership and performance, particularly within the financial services sector. The conversation addresses the evolving definition of leadership and the importance of creating cultures that foster both performance and employee health. Tune in for valuable perspectives on building sustainable high-performance environments.
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How do you effectively transform for tomorrow? ft. Marc Howells | EZRA Asks Ep 8
In this episode of EZRA Asks we invited in Marc Howells - VP of Global Talent and Organisational Development at AstraZeneca. We delve into the topics such as how do you balance performance for today whilst innovating for the future, how do you build belief in change, and how do you set direction from the top?
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Is there really a formula for high performing teams? ft. Vijay Pendakur | EZRA Asks Ep 7 Part 2
In this extended episode of EZRA Asks we invited in Vijay Pendakur - a leading thinker on leadership and team dynamics, author of soon-to-be released 'Alchemy of Talent' and a valued member of EZRA's advisory board.
In this two part special, we delve into the topic of whether there really is a formula for high performing teams. We'll talk about topics like team cohesion and performance, diversity, friction and the critical role of leadership.
#podcast #highperformancecoach #leadership
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EZRA Asks... Is there really a formula for high performing teams? (Part 1)
In this extended episode of EZRA Asks we invited in Vijay Pendakur - a leading thinker on leadership and team dynamics, author of soon-to-be released 'Alchemy of Talent' and a valued member of EZRA's adivsory board. In this two part special, we delve into the topic of whether there really is a formula for high performing teams. We'll talk about topics like team cohesion and performance, diversity, friction and the critical role of leadership.
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