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An INSEAD Executive Education podcast series in which our guests share their stories, insights and thoughts with us.
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Jan 2, 2024
Jan 2, 2024
57 min
Hear from participant, Jonathan Yeo, about what makes INSEAD's Executive Master in Change a truly transformational experience.
To learn more about the programme, click here: https://www.insead.edu/master-programmes/executive-master-change
And to learn more about Jonathan's work, click here: https://www.thepotential.space/

Jun 12, 2023
Jun 12, 2023
27 min
What makes communication a form of art? For Steve Knight, communication is indeed that, mixed with in a large dose of science. Message clarity, quality of voice, body language and gift of you - like a recipe, all these ingredients come together to make for good communication.
In this episode we dive into what what makes for good communication and how to get it right.
To learn more about communication programmes at INSEAD, visit the Leadership Communication with Impact webpage. To learn more about Steve, don't hesitate to visit https://artofcomms.com/.

Mar 14, 2023
Mar 14, 2023
20 min
In this episode we're back with Heidi Hauer, a holistic health and leaderhip coach for women and past-participant of the INSEAD Coaching Certificate Programme.
We focus on how how Heidi, through her coaching, is helping women meet their career aspirations, giving them a sense of belonging and boosting their confidence to deliver quality work.
To learn more about Heidi's work, click here: https://heidihauer.com/
To learn more about the INSEAD Coaching Certificate, click here: https://www.insead.edu/executive-education/leadership/coaching-certificate

Jan 24, 2023
Jan 24, 2023
23 min
In this episode we focus on the art and science of negotiation with Professor Horacio Falcao. Professor Falcao argues that negotiation is a skill that can be taught, learned and honed with practice and that in doing so can make a meaningful difference to your life.
To find out more about negotiation at INSEAD, you can visit our website to discover our programmes:
- INSEAD Certificate in Negotiation
- Negotiation Dynamics programme

Dec 16, 2022
Dec 16, 2022
20 min
Is there more to good leadership than performance measured in numbers? Or should we be looking at leadership in a more holistic way where wellbeing and health are of critical importance?
In this episode we speak with Heidi Hauer, a leadership and holistic health coach and past-participant of the INSEAD Coaching Certificate programme.
Heidi explains how good leadership and performance starts with the mind, body and spirit.
To learn more about Heidi and her work, you can visit her website: https://heidihauer.com/
And to learn more about the INSEAD Coaching Certificate, you can click here: https://www.insead.edu/executive-education/leadership/coaching-certificate

Oct 28, 2022
Oct 28, 2022
24 min
In this episode we hear from Steen Buchreitz Jensen, CEO of the Scandinavian Executive Institute, an organisation that has for a long time partnered with INSEAD for governance education. He explains what he thinks sets Scandinavian Boards apart and why Board education matters and how INSEAD fits into this.
For more information on the Scandinavian Executive Insitute please visit https://www.se-institute.com/ and for more information on INSEAD Executive Education's Corporate Governance programmes, you can visit https://www.insead.edu/executive-education/corporate-governance.

Oct 5, 2022
Oct 5, 2022
15 min
"We're not here to fix you because you're not broken. What we're here to do is help you know you better so you can bring your best self to whatever it is you want to do." In this episode we're with Mary Carey, Regional Director for the Americas at INSEAD Executive Education. We speak about the importance of coaching for your leadership development.

Sep 8, 2022
Sep 8, 2022
18 min
"Upskilling is not so much about the destination, as it is about the journey. And hence, it’s always going to be a lifelong learning concept, because it’s never about the job you are doing today; It’s always going to be about the job you will do in the future." Dean of Executive Education, Professor Sameer Hasija, shares his thoughts on the importance of lifelong learning and why having a curious mindset is key.
If you would like to learn more about what we do at INSEAD Executive Education, please do not hesitate to visit our website: http://executive-education.insead.edu/

Aug 8, 2022
Aug 8, 2022
18 min
In this episode, we talk with Andreas Beisswenger, holder of INSEAD's Online Certificate: Leading in a Transforming World and Founder and CEO of Simblexify.
We speak about his journey to obtaining the Certificate and his passion for lifelong learning.
To learn more about the INSEAD Online Certificate: Leading in a Transforming World, head to our website here.
You can find more about Simblexify at simblexify.com.
You can connect with Andreas at his LinkedIn.

Jul 18, 2022
Jul 18, 2022
22 min
"Life is about people. You can't split what you do professionally and who you are personally. The International Directors Programme gave me a new perspective in my daily work. I learnt a lot of what I search for in people. It enriched me with a wide network of highly engaged people and you create deeply personal connections."
In this episode of In Conversation with..., we are with Hagen Schweinitz, Board Search and Governance Advisory Consultant and Aline Eibl, Entrepreneur and Advisor.
Both Hagen and Aline are Alumni of the International Directors Programme and are holders of INSEAD's Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance. They share their thoughts on their INSEAD experiences and how they feel the role of Boards has changed in recent years and what makes for a good Board.
If you would like to know more about INSEAD's governance programmes please visit the following link. You can find more information on the INSEAD Advanced Certificate in Corporate Governance here.
