Fall Forward
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About this podcast
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.
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Episodes
The newest 20 of 26 episodes
- Former CIO of BNY: The Storytelling Leader, The New Leadership Playbook in an AI-Drive World · 49 minIn 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…
- CFO of Paramount: Clarity in Chaos, How Liz Wright Leads Through Change · 48 minWhat 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…
- Kate Sotsenko: The Busyness Dilemma, A New Lens on Productivity · 43 minAre 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…
- Allyson Stewart-Allen: Leadership Lessons Across Borders · 52 minIn 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…
- Graham Allcott: Leading with Empathy, not Ego · 54 minIn 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…
- CEO of Fujitsu Americas: Unlocking the Power of Human-Centered Growth · 51 minWhat 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…
- Richard Harris: Navigating Neurodiversity in Modern Leadership · 49 minOn 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…
- Louise Scott: How AI, Sustainability, and Honest Leadership Will Shape the Future · 42 minIn 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…
- Kyall Mai: Leading with Vulnerability, How To Change Your Perspective On Happiness · 48 minIn 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…
- Dr. Roger Miles: How To Unlock 'Good Risk' And Lead Change In Your Organization · 1 h 0 minIn 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…
- Kshitij Kumar: AI Is The Future, But Are We Ready? · 44 minIn 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…
- Dr. Taryn Marie Stejskal: The Power Of Story Telling In Boosting Your Leadership Resilience · 51 minIn 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…
- Martin Gutmann, Leadership Expert: ‘The Unseen Leader’ And Leadership Lessons From History · 52 minOn 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…
- CMO of Rite Aid: From Bankruptcy to Brilliance, How Jeanniey Rebuilt After Filing Chapter 11 · 47 minOn 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…
- Stephen Shedletsky: Speak Up Culture, How Important Is Psychological Safety To Modern Workplaces? · 50 minJoin us for a thought-provoking conversation with leadership author and expert, Stephen Shedletzky. Discover how leadership attributes can be innate but require careful…
- PepsiCo’s Head of e-Commerce: How A People-Powered Strategy Unlocked 4x Growth · 49 minOn 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…
- Lord Tim Clement-Jones: Living With The Algorithm, Balancing Regulation With Innovation · 59 minIn 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…
- Ministry of Defense CIO: From The Battleground To The Boardroom, Can AI Drive The Future Of Defense? · 53 minOn 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…
- Maxinne Abuyuan: AI Revolution In The Creative Industry, Friend Or Foe? · 59 minOn 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…
- Neil Lawrence: Is AI Beyond Our Human Comprehension? · 53 minJoin 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…
