Conversations on Resilient Leadership #6 – Inside the Biggest Turnaround in UK Banking History: Mike Amato

In this powerhouse episode of Conversations on Resilient Leadership, Jim de Vries sits down with Mike Amato - executive coach and author of The Better Way to Win. From leading the largest turnaround in UK banking history to co-founding one of the world’s top 100 wineries, Mike’s leadership journey is anything but conventional.

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Conversations on Resilient Leadership #5 – Security Industry Legend: Ken Gould

Join Jim de Vries in this riveting episode of Conversations on Resilient Leadership as he sits down with Ken Gould, a 50-year veteran of the security industry and founder of KG Consulting. Ken’s journey, from managing his family’s business to leading multimillion-dollar companies and shaping industry associations, offers a masterclass in resilient leadership.

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Conversations on Resilient Leadership #4 – From Former Hospital Worker to CEO: Jacquelyn Gernaey

In this engaging episode of Conversations on Resilient Leadership, host Jim de Vries sits down with Jacquelyn Gernaey, CEO of Seven Star HR, to explore her remarkable journey from hospital microbiologist to pioneering business leader. Jackie shares candid stories of pivotal career moments - from boldly asking for a job that changed her trajectory to making the tough decision to sell her own division.

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Conversations on Resilient Leadership #3 – Leadership Under Fire: John Cosgrove

In this powerful episode, we sit down with John Cosgrove, President of Atlantic Handling Systems and former Mayor of Fair Lawn, NJ, who shares his remarkable journey from volunteer firefighter to successful business leader. With four decades of leadership experience, Cosgrove reveals how life-and-death decisions in the fire department shaped his approach to business and public service.

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Conversations on Resilient Leadership #2 – Surviving the Startup Rollercoaster: Michael Loveless

In Episode 2 of Conversations on Resilient Leadership, Jim de Vries speaks with Mike Loveless, VP of AI and Analytics at intelgraph, about the art of balancing entrepreneurial vision with pragmatic decision-making.  From lessons learned in the trenches of tech startups to strategies for fostering resilience in today’s volatile landscape, Mike shares insights on cultivating tenacity, navigating partnerships, and leveraging AI to build robust, adaptive organizations. 

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Conversations on Resilient Leadership #1 – Leading with Vision and Values: Assad Mirza

In this inaugural episode of Conversations on Resilient Leadership, host Jim DeVries sits down with Assad Mirza, CEO of Infinity Opex, for a candid exploration of authentic leadership in today's dynamic business environment.

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