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Today on the pod, we have Rebecca French, a global brand partnerships professional whose career has taken her from the Toronto International Film Festival to Manchester International Festival, and now Factory International — one of Europe’s most ambitious cultural venues.

Rebecca’s story is full of passion for creativity and collaboration. In our conversation, she shares how perfectionism shaped her relationship with mistakes, and her I f’d up moment that taught her the power of letting go of flawless execution. This episode is a powerful reminder that the opposite of perfection isn’t failure — it’s creativity.

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Today on the pod, we have Monique Chery. With over 20 years of experience spanning luxury brands, real estate, financial services, and tech, Monique has led high-performing teams and shaped brand strategies at organizations like JOHNS&CO, AXELOS, and GE Capital.

Monique brings a sharp mix of creativity and commercial acumen, making her perspective on leadership and marketing especially rich. In our chat, we unpack her mindset around mistakes, her career journey, and her I f’d up moment centered on navigating the office politics during a high-stakes brand relaunch. It’s a candid conversation about influence, resilience, and the realities of leadership.

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Today on the pod, we have Dr. Helen Krug von Nidda, founder of With Helen coaching and consulting, and former HR leader at UNICEF, the United Nations, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and the International Rescue Committee. Helen has trained and coached leaders across the globe, from Sony Music and Walmart to Stanford and INSEAD, with a mission of helping women thrive in the workplace.

Helen’s journey is inspiring and deeply human. In our chat, she reflects on her early openness to mistakes, her extraordinary career, and her I f’d up moment of leaving a role too soon and having to return. A humbling experience that reshaped how she views leadership, risk, and resilience.

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