🎙️ Episode 7: Keeping The Space for Magic (with Dr. Deepika Jindal)

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Deepika Jindal, Professional Teaching Fellow and Programme Director for the Master of Business Management at the University of Auckland Business School, and President of the HRNZ Academic Branch.

We talk about leadership not as a fixed identity, but as a journey of exploration—something shaped by reflection, values, and how we choose to show up in the world. Deepika shares her views on servant leadership, describing it as a practice of knowing when to walk in front, when to walk alongside, and when to walk behind your team. It’s a powerful image of humility, presence, and trust.

We explore the role of self-awareness, how learning can come from the most unexpected places, and why creating space—for reflection, for stillness, for magic—is just as important as setting direction.

This conversation is full of quiet insight, thoughtful questions, and permission to lead with more curiosity and intention.

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🎙️ Episode 6: When Ego Gets in the Way (and What to Do About It)

In this episode, I’m joined once again by Les Morgan, Chief Operating Officer at Hind Management / Sudima Hotels, for a thoughtful conversation about a topic that quietly influences so much of how we lead: ego.

We explore how ego shows up in leadership—sometimes as overconfidence, sometimes as defensiveness—and what to do when it starts getting in the way. Les reflects on the subtle ways ego can affect decision-making, how leaders can stay grounded in moments of tension, and the role of self-awareness in keeping your ego in check.

We also talk about managing egos in others, the difference between confidence and arrogance, and why leading with humility isn’t about being soft—it’s about being secure.

This episode is honest, down-to-earth, and full of small shifts that can make a big difference.

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🎙️ Episode 5: Leading with Heart – A Conversation with Sudesh Jhunjhnuwala

In this episode, I’m joined by Sudesh Jhunjhnuwala, CEO and Owner of Sudima Hotels and Hind Management—and someone whose leadership is a true reflection of what it means to be a good human first.

We talk about the values that have shaped him, from lessons learned growing up in a humble household to the principles he still holds onto today. Sudesh shares stories about the importance of kindness, integrity, and doing the right thing—especially when no one’s watching.

He opens up about how those values show up in business decisions, from accessible hotel design and sustainability efforts to creating a culture where people genuinely feel they belong. We also touch on leadership legacy, embracing discomfort, and how to make decisions from both the heart and the head.

This conversation is grounded, thoughtful, and quietly powerful—and a reminder that strong leadership doesn’t have to be loud. Sometimes it just starts with doing the right thing.

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