Simon Hodgkins catches up with Amanda Wallace on this episode of The Global Discussion. As Director of CDH Consultants Ltd, Amanda brings two decades of executive experience, combining a deep understanding of people with the complex realities of business transformation.00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest Amanda Wallace02:50 - From “office politics” to stakeholder management05:02 - The speed trap in transformation, resistance, and leadership misalignment08:04 - How Amanda aligns leadership, current state to target state15:14 - Stakeholder mapping, choosing champions, understanding impact and resistance20:33 - Supporting senior leaders, the perfection trap, when to step in or step back25:43 - AI, real data, and the future of leadership and org designWatch or Listen to The Global DiscussionSpotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/3QdMqfz...Web ► https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com⁠YouTube ► / @theglobaldiscussion Others ► LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook Join the newsletter via the website for updates on new episodes.

Charlotte Otter, a former journalist turned executive coach and founder of Otter Advisory, is in conversation with Host Simon Hodgkins on this episode of The Global Discussion. The topics include leadership, reputation, and what it really means to build trust in a world that never stops changing!

00:33 - Charlotte's journey, journalism to SAP to Otter Advisory, and change leadership MSc

04:13 - Why we need new leaders today, the crisis of leadership

07:35 - Adaptability over command and control, qualities modern leaders need

10:39 - Reputation equity explained, own your story, and create a record of success

14:11 - Reputation 360, unlocking executive narratives and a shy CEO case study

20:43 - The art of storytelling for leaders, details that create connection

26:52 - Final takeaway: build your reputation on LinkedIn.

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Carolina Arroyo, the Founder and Managing Director of EC Peasy Communication, joins Host Simon Hodgkins on this episode of The Global Discussion to explore how companies can scale their revenue without expanding headcount.00:35 - EC Peasy mission and services01:39 - From cold calling to smarter outbound systems06:38 - Content that drives sales, 80 percent research, and the 50-30-20 mix12:49 - AI-powered sequencing, email to LinkedIn to warm calls16:11 - Strategic commenting and LinkedIn profile optimization21:03 - Debunking myths about AI agents and why calling still works25:19 - Reverse pitching framework, lead with symptoms before the pitchWatch or Listen to The Global DiscussionSpotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/3QdMqfz...Web ► https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com⁠YouTube ► / @theglobaldiscussion Others ► LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook Join the newsletter via the website for updates on new episodes.