Insights From the 'Cole' Face – Elevating Leadership Beyond the Boardroom
Insights From the 'Cole' Face - Elevating Leadership Beyond the Boardroom
Podcast Description
A Leadership Podcast with a difference bringing together extraordinary experts from diverse fields—neuroscientists, journalists, CEOs, ethicists, legal minds, television presenters and business strategists—to explore what it truly means to lead in today’s complex world.Expect real world, thought-provoking conversations, uncovering the science behind trust and motivation, the power of communication in shaping influence, the role of ethical leadership in driving sustainable success, presentation skills and tips for personal and professional development. Hear what makes the best leaders tick - from breaking down the biological factors that make great leaders from a neuroscientist, a journalist and television presenter revealing how clear, compelling storytelling can inspire action and build trust to how we can balance the professional demands of leadership with a fulfilling family life.
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Explores themes such as the science behind trust and motivation, ethical leadership, and the impact of storytelling in leadership. Episodes include discussions on workplace culture with Mark Babbitt and Chris Edmonds, and the impact of democracy on business ethics with Martin Wolf CBE, emphasizing the importance of accountability and respect in driving organizational success.
Real Talk with Global Leaders: Honest Stories, Bold Lessons, No Filter – A Leadership Podcast with a difference bringing together extraordinary experts from diverse fields—neuroscientists, journalists, CEOs, ethicists, legal minds, television presenters and business strategists—to explore what it truly means to lead in today’s complex world.
Expect real world, thought-provoking conversations, uncovering the science behind trust and motivation, the power of communication in shaping influence, the role of ethical leadership in driving sustainable success, presentation skills and tips for personal and professional development. Hear what makes the best leaders tick – from breaking down the biological factors that make great leaders from a neuroscientist, a journalist and television presenter revealing how clear, compelling storytelling can inspire action and build trust to how we can balance the professional demands of leadership with a fulfilling family life.
Former OECD Director for Legal Affairs Nicola Bonucci joins Sarah for a timely and deeply insightful conversation about the future of global anti-corruption efforts, ethical leadership, and the growing uncertainty facing international governance.
Having spent 25 years at the OECD, Nicola played a central role in shaping the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention and witnessed first-hand the transformation of global compliance frameworks during the rise of globalisation. In this episode, he reflects on the geopolitical optimism of the 1990s, the evolution of anti-corruption enforcement, and why he believes negotiating landmark international agreements like the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention would be far more difficult in today’s political climate.
Nicola also shares his concerns about the recent pause in FCPA enforcement in the United States, explaining why the implications stretch far beyond one piece of legislation. Together, Sarah and Nicola explore whether global anti-corruption momentum is now at risk, what this means for companies operating internationally, and why businesses may need to anchor themselves more firmly in values-based leadership rather than relying solely on legislation.
The conversation moves beyond policy into leadership itself. Nicola reflects candidly on the realities of implementing anti-corruption programmes inside organisations, the moral grey areas leaders sometimes face, and why humility, flexibility and judgement are essential qualities for anyone navigating complex ethical decisions.
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