Welcome to this new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

My new guest comes from the United States: Steven Puri!

Steven is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company with the mission to help millions of people find their focus, achieve more and have a healthy work life.

Steven's career started as a newscaster/interviewer for the #1 youth news show in theDC/Baltimore market (on WTTG-TV) and then as a junior software engineer & Thomas J.

He began working in film production and produced computer-generated visual effects for 14 movies including Independence Day which won the Academy Award for Visual Effects.

Steven then produced some indie films and eventually went studio-side to develop and producelive-action features as a VP of Development & Production at 20th Century Fox (running the DieHard and Wolverine franchises) and an EVP at DreamWorks Pictures for Kurtzman-OrciProductions where he worked on Star Trek, Transformers and more.

After Fox, Steven returned to building tech companies and founded The Sukha Company -‘sukha’ means ‘happiness from self-fulfillment’ in Sanskrit. T

he Sukha is a focus app thatbundles all the tools necessary to have a focused experience and a healthy, productive workday.

Being a Leader with 20+ years of experience in teams and people management, I discuss with Steven the Leadership styles, techniques and nuances that matter in this new hybrid workplace and that can help Leaders manage their teams effectively in a dynamic and changing business world

Stay tuned!

MM

** The Sukha Company website: https://www.thesukha.co/

Hello everyone and welcome to this new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

We are focusing today on Talent Acquisition and HR with my new guest coming from the United States: Mitch McDermott. Mitch McDermott is a purpose-driven executive and Founding Partner of Talent Ascension Group, an executive search firm redefining how talent meets opportunity. Mitch brings a dynamic blend of entrepreneurial spirit, global perspective, and a deep commitment to meaningful impact across the talent acquisition landscape. With over a decade of experience, Mitch has built a career centered around unlocking potential—both in individuals and in the organizations they serve. At the core of Mitch’s leadership philosophy is a belief in progress: progress for people, teams, and the future of work. His background reflects the same forward-thinking mindset that defines his work today—an ability to see potential where others may see limits, and a commitment to bringing that vision to life.
Empowering teams. Elevating careers. Shaping the future of work. Mitch McDermott stands at the intersection of purpose and performance, offering more than just executive search—he delivers transformation.

- Where is the intersection with AI and technology when thinking about the transformation we're seeing in the Talent acquisition landscape?

- Which are the trends and the updates in 2025 and beyond? for leaders and executives working in a new workplace?

- How can the potential be unlocked in individuals and how can this approach make the difference in the hiring process?

- With the workplace broken, how can talent acquisition contribute to restore it?

Enjoy our conversation and stay tuned!

Welcome to the new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

My new guest comes from the United States, Tara May.

Tara May is a leader in the movement for neurodiversity inthe workplace. She is CEO of Aspiritech, a revolutionary tech company that employs more than 100 autistic adults representing more than 90% of its team.Tara advocates for neurodiversity and she is a speaker championing embracing neurodiversity, mental health, and most of all, kindness, in the workplace.Tara spent more than 20 years in the corporate media space as a visionary, charismatic leader who transforms legacy organizations into thriving, future-focused digital properties.

In her career in media and tech, Tara has masterfully revolutionized companies by leading cultural shifts, innovating new products and introducing new technology to result in dramatic revenue growth.Tara is equally known for being an empowering leader, fostering high-performing teams through a positive, data-driven work environment that encouragesindividual career growth, collaboration and constant innovation.

Tara lives in Chicago with her husband and teens and tweens. Tara is the proud mother of an autistic preteen and is dedicated to championing and embracing neurodiversityin both life and work.

We will speak about Neurodiversity and the impact of technology in the business workplace:

1) Why is Neurodiversity a science today so important?

2) Where is the intersection between Neuroscience DE&I?

3) AI and Humans: Neuroscience definitely touchesthis actual debate where AI and Humans work together for a better future. How is the connection between the human sphere and the AI a growing momentum in 2025 and beyond?

Enjoy our conversation and stay tuned!

MM