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The podcast that normalises failure and celebrates the lessons leaders have learnt through their careers. With the pace of change, new technology, and pressure to perform, it has never been harder to be a leader. Failure is inevitable, yet it’s frequently perceived as a setback rather than the key to growth. Join us as industry leaders share their professional journey, the highs, lows, failures, and resilience.Fall Forward is part of Blend, the executive membership community built for executive leaders from the world's largest enterprises. Learn more at www.joinblend.com
Blend hosts Fall Forward, a business show with 26 episodes published.
In this episode of Fall Forward, Siddhartha Bala offers a powerful and refreshing look at what modern leadership truly requires. He shares why failure should be embraced rather than avoided, how risk shapes both startups
What does it really take to lead through transformation? In this episode of Fall Forward, Paramount CFO Liz Wright shares her insights on modern leadership, from navigating uncertainty and driving profitability, to build
Are we actually being productive, or are we just keeping ourselves busy? In this episode, we sit down with Kate Sotsenko to talk about the “busyness dilemma” and why so many leaders wear long hours and endless to-do list
In this episode of Fall Forward, international business expert and author Allyson Stewart-Allen unpacks why failure isn’t just inevitable in leadership and marketing, it's essential. From global expansion gone wrong to c
In this episode of Fall Forward, productivity expert and author Graham Allcott challenges the traditional view of leadership by making a bold case for kindness as a strategic advantage. Far from being a soft or secondary
What does it take to lead in a world shaped by uncertainty, remote work, and rapid tech change? In the latest episode of Fall Forward, we had a chat with Asif Poonja, CEO of Fujitsu Americas, who shares how human-centere
On this episode of Fall Forward, we sit down with Richard Harris, Chief Legal Officer at Robert Walters, for a raw and thoughtful conversation on what leadership really looks like - real moments, missed calls, and all. R
In this episode of the Fall Forward podcast, we’re joined by Louise Scott, COO of Sustainability at PwC, for an insightful conversation on leadership, sustainability, and the evolving role of AI.Louise shares her perspec
In this episode of Fall Forward, we sat down with Kyall Mai, the Chief Innovation Officer at Esquire Bank. In this episode, we explore why real growth comes from failure, and the invaluable opportunity presented by picki
In this episode of Fall Forward, we spoke with Dr. Roger Miles, behaviour investigator, research innovator, author and keynote speaker. We dive into the world of leadership and risk-taking with Roger Miles. He shares his
In this episode, we delve into the world of AI and data with Kshitij Kumar (KK). KK is an expert in the field, with vast industry experience as a Chief Data Officer at Farfetch, Haleon and OneFootball. We discuss the imp
In this latest episode of our podcast, we talk with Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal. Taryn is a psychologist, author, and speaker who specializes in helping people overcome fear and live a more fulfilling life. In our conversat
On today’s episode of Fall Forward, we spoke with Martin Gutmann, author of The Unseen Leader, Professor at HSLU and TED X Speaker. In this episode, Martin guides us through his book, The Unseen Leader, and the importanc
On today’s episode of Fall Forward, we had a conversation with Jeanniey Walden, the CMO of Rite Aid. In this episode, Jeanniey shares how her team navigated the challenges of marketing during Rite Aid's bankruptcy. Despi
Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with leadership author and expert, Stephen Shedletzky. Discover how leadership attributes can be innate but require careful cultivation. We discuss the importance of feedback
On today’s episode of Fall Forward, we welcome the Head of e-Commerce for Europe at PepsiCo, Celso Shimabukuro. Celso takes us on a journey through the AI revolution, discussing the monumental strides being made in CPG a
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of artificial intelligence, with AI expert and sitting member of the House of Lords, Lord Tim Clement-Jones. From its transformative impact on the creative industry to the loo
On today’s episode, we’re speaking with Jack Sharpe, the Deputy CIO of the MOD. From working his way up as a marine, to heading defence security on a national scale; in this episode we navigate the complex world of AI, a
On today’s episode, we’re speaking to Maxinne Abuyuan, the Chief Experience Design Officer at VML. We explore Maxinne’s journey from copywriting to her role in driving excellence for one of the largest advertising brands
Join us for an exciting episode of Fall Forward with Neil Lawrence, the DeepMind Professor of Machine Learning at Cambridge University. Neil explores his journey through computer science and mechanical engineering, inspi
Liz Wright
Sports Welfare Officer · Active Cumbria
1 appearance on this show
Graham Allcott
author of ‘KIND: The quiet power of kindness at work’
1 appearance on this show
Richard Harris
Chief Strategy Officer at Nimbus Healthcare, Chief Medical Officer for Scripted, founder of Great Health and Wellness · Port Shelter Investment Management
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal
psychologist, author, and speaker · Resilience Leadership Institute
1 appearance on this show
Jeanniey Walden
CMO, startup advisor, founder of LiftOff Enterprises · DailyPay
1 appearance on this show
Stephen Shedletzky
leadership author and expert
1 appearance on this show
Tim Clement-Jones
LibDem Lords Spokesperson for Science, Innovation & Technology
1 appearance on this show
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