Personally Speaking
Personally Speaking
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Personally Speaking podcast. We will be giving you a sneak peek at the inner workings of K2 and chatting to the people behind the personal, and we are excited to share these with you through the remarkable experiences of our talented family. Personally Speaking sees host and K2’s Global Marketing Director, James Marshall sit down with various members of the K2 family to talk about their role, their team and their experience of life at K2, revealing the people behind the personal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as global mobility, employee experiences, and corporate culture, with episodes exploring topics like the launch of a school in Brazil, technology's role in enhancing employee relocation, and insights from K2’s Executive Leadership Team, thereby providing listeners with a deep dive into the human aspects of business.

Welcome to the Personally Speaking podcast, your inside look into the world of global mobility and the people who make it extraordinary. In this series, we open the door to the stories, expertise and experiences that shape both K2 and the wider mobility community. Hosted by K2’s Global Marketing Director, James Marshall, Personally Speaking brings you thoughtful conversations about roles, teams and life within the mobility space from the people behind the moves.
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In our latest episode of Personally Speaking, Christine Burton sits down with Shahla Dowley, Global Operations Manager for K2 Bespoke, to explore her remarkable journey from a two-week summer intern to leading a global team after more than a decade with K2.
The conversation follows Shahla’s career progression, the growth of K2 Bespoke, and what it takes to deliver highly personalised relocation services for senior executives around the world. Shahla shares how the team has evolved from supporting a single client to managing complex, high-touch relocations, where every assignment presents unique challenges and no two moves are ever the same.
Together, they discuss the importance of company culture, mentorship, and continuous learning, alongside the realities of leading a growing global team. The episode also offers a behind-the-scenes look at the unexpected requests that come with executive relocations, the value of proactive planning, and how K2 Bespoke balances flexibility with exceptional client service. Finally, Shahla reflects on preparing for her upcoming sabbatical, trusting her team, and the lessons she’s learned about leadership throughout her career.
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