In this episode of MDA Insights, we’re joined by Andrew Larkin, leadership development expert at CIPD, whose career spans coaching, facilitation, and consultancy across change, resilience, and people management. With Andrew, we tackle a vital question for L&D and HR professionals: Can you really tell if leaders are changing—or are we just ticking boxes? Here’s what we dive into: Is leadership truly evolving, or is it the environment around it that’s shifting?How today’s leaders must respo...
Jun 23, 2025
38 min
In this episode of MDA Insights, we’re joined by Simon McGoran, CEO of C-Level Impact, a seasoned expert in leadership and organisational development with over 20 years of global experience. With Simon, we dive deep into a critical question for modern leaders: Is clarity in leadership just a buzzword, or is it the true currency of success? Here’s what we explore: The true meaning of clarity in leadership—beyond the clichés.Executive agility: Why clarity + velocity is the winning formula.How l...
May 19, 2025
37 min
This time, we’re joined by Burak Koyuncu, Head of Leadership Development at LHH, and a globally recognised thought leader whose work has featured in Harvard Business Review, MIT Sloan Management Review, Business Week, Financial Times, The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal. 🎙️ The Mindsets and Moves of Game-Changing Leaders In this episode, Burak dives deep into what separates the average from the exceptional in today’s leadership landscape. With a blend of academic rigour and real-world ...
Apr 24, 2025
38 min
This time, we’re joined by Paul Potts, a leadership and wellbeing specialist with a wealth of experience—formerly Head of Leadership at Maria Mallaband Care Group, and now Founder of Chevin Creative Learning. 🎙️ Compassionate Leadership – Beyond the Tick Box Paul’s spent years developing leaders in care, where empathy isn’t just encouraged—it’s essential. In this episode, he helps us unpack what compassionate leadership really means when things get tough. We dive into: Going beyond the buzzwo...
Apr 9, 2025
40 min
This one’s a real eye-opener. We sat down with Carl Akintola-Davies, Head of Leadership Development at Phoenix Group, to talk about something that gets thrown around a lot... but rarely unpacked properly: What’s the actual difference between a leader and a manager? Here’s a line from Carl that really stopped us in our tracks: “Managers are appointed by those above them. Leaders are chosen by those around them.” Let that sink in. In this episode, we’re getting honest about: Why we tend to roma...
Mar 31, 2025
40 min
Join us for a powerful conversation with Delme Thompson, Head of Global Events & Audience Development at CFA, as we unpack one of the toughest—and most transformative—skills in leadership: mastering difficult conversations. Let’s face it: every leader will face moments where they need to have the hard talk. But what separates good leaders from great ones is how they approach those moments. How do you stand firm with integrity while staying open, human, and constructive? Delme shares how r...
Mar 24, 2025
33 min
Season 2, Episode 1 is HERE! Join us for an exciting conversation with Samantha De Alba, Talent Acquisition expert at Schroders, as we dive into the real challenges of building great teams and developing strong leaders. The old days of just picking the smartest people and hoping it works are over—so why doesn’t that strategy cut it anymore? Did it ever? We’re also tackling the changing workplace: How do we adapt to a world where emotional intelligence, adaptability, and communication are cruc...
Mar 12, 2025
28 min
Episode 21 welcomes Ilya Shvetsov, Chief Human Resources Officer of Neon Labs - pioneering parallelised EVM, to explore the groundbreaking concept of bite-size learning. Discover how this innovative approach is reshaping professional development and making learning more accessible and effective than ever, the key benefits of micro-learning for employees, hear success stories straight from the forefront of innovation, and learn how to integrate bite-size learning with other developmental initi...
Feb 23, 2024
27 min
Episode 20 of MDA Insight Podcast is here to take you on a transformative journey! 🌟 Join the charismatic hosts, Oz Hussein and Paul Hewett from MDA Training, as they continue their riveting conversation with Bhavna Dalal - a best-selling author, coach, and TEDx sensation boasting an impressive 25+ years of expertise. In this segment labeled "Leadership skill: How to build trust and influence others? (Part 2)" Bhavna Dalal shares profound insights, effective strategies, and real-life narrati...
Oct 6, 2023
19 min
🎙️ Episode 19 is a game-changer! We've got the incredible Bhavna Dalal on board - bestselling author, coach, and TEDx sensation with a whopping 25+ years of expertise under her belt. Today, we're unravelling the magic of leadership in "Part 1: Mastering the Art of Influencing Others." Hosted by the dynamic duo, Oz and Paul from MDA Training, this episode promises a masterclass in leadership like never before. Stay tuned and get ready to supercharge your influence skills! 🚀🗣️ Hosted by the tal...
Sep 7, 2023
19 min
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