Leon and The Professionals

Iolanda Bronzoni, host of the She GOAT podcast, joins me to chat with Kristian Mansfield, Head Coach of the Pembroke Wanderers field hockey team and the Irish Women Masters over 35 Kristian shares the stories and the effort behind the Women Masters over 35 team's success in winning a World Cup silver and European gold, as well as the preparation for the upcoming World Cup in South Africa next year. Kristian Mansfield https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristianmli/ https://www.instagram.com/kristianmansfield/ Irish Hockey https://hockey.ie/ Pembroke Wanderers https://www.instagram.com/pembrokewanderers

Daphne is a Director of Customer Success, a rising star LinkedIn content creator, a Start-up advisor, a business Customer Success Consultant and a full human being with all the ups and downs that come with it. In this conversation, we discuss life, career and leadership very openly.  After listening to this EP you will get to know Daphne a little better and also learn about  Career development and advancement and how to approach it.  Vulnerable leadership: What is it and what’s the right way to go about it  Receiving feedback as a people leader: Empowering your team to be open and honest with you.  Staying relevant in an ever-changing market Daphe, - Writes a weekly newsletter, you can sign up here: https://www.daphnelopes.com/ - Hosts a podcast, you can listen here: https://www.daphnelopes.com/podcast/ - Writes daily here on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daphnecostalopes/ - Speakes at key conferences and events, you can have me at your event if you submit a request here: https://www.daphnelopes.com/speaking-2/

Iolanda Bronzoni is the host of She GOAT, a podcast about celebrating the extraordinary journeys of women in sports who are killing it, both on and off the court!  From Olympians to WNBA legends, sports executives to student-athletes and much more. She explores the highs and lows, the love for the game and beyond – whether it's breaking barriers, inspiring the next generation, or making a difference in their communities. So if you’re ready for inspiration, tune in to She GOAT and be part of the celebration of women in sports! In this EP we’re chatting about her podcast and the journey to become a content creator.  She GOAT https://www.instagram.com/shegoatpodcast/?hl=en https://open.spotify.com/show/1msGRZHd7qAIBMcteT1mry?si=7bab7fd44d05470a Iolanda  https://www.linkedin.com/in/iolanda-bronzoni/

Erica and Nastie are the founders of ‘the D2 collective’, a global value-based membership community for those working in tech.  Beginning their journey at LinkedIn in 2017, they turned their experiences into a solution for the disconnection within the tech community. In just under a year, their platform has united thousands of professionals both online and offline through meet-ups and workshops, sparking insightful conversations.  Explore the story behind their community's rapid growth, the challenges they've faced, and the impactful connections they've fostered in the ever-changing tech landscape.  The D2 collective  https://www.thed2collective.com/ say hi: [email protected] Erica  https://www.linkedin.com/in/erica-isotta-surace-22b99794/ Nastie https://www.linkedin.com/in/nastieschoenmakers/

Explore the inspiring journey of Arthemis, a sales enablement professional at LinkedIn, who seamlessly blends her expertise with a passion for mindfulness. In this episode, we delve deeper into Arthemis's narrative, uncovering her transformative experiences living abroad and mastering multiple languages to truly connect with people on a profound level. Join us as we peel the layers of her unique approach to life and career progression, offering valuable insights and perspectives that extend far beyond the conventional professional story. Arthemis https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthemis-siqueira/

Ed is an “F” awesome Head of Community and has led community growth for organizations such as Dropbox, Zynga, Wix, and now Persona. He also co-founded an award-winning expat community for Brazilians living in Ireland (🏆4x best expat channel in the world). In episode 24 of Leon and The Professionals, we're discussing moving from Ireland to the US and the differences and similarities in how the communities operate locally and how they impact our day-to-day lives. We also discuss the meaning of success, its pillars, and the fact that it is often rooted in struggles. #leonandtheprofessionals #LaTP #Edublin #Ireland #community #success #expatlife Edu Giansante https://www.linkedin.com/in/edugiansante https://lu.ma/educommunity

Dominique is an eminently qualified, highly respected Neuroscientist & International Change Leader specialises in organisational transformation management & team engagement. She has over 15 years of experience successfully guiding global teams through complex changes. In this conversation we chat about how to make the most out of our brains using that powerhouse to become better and more satisfied human-beings. Dominique www.neuroatwork.com www.linkedin.com/company/neuro-at-work

Dr. Serena Huang, an esteemed thought leader and speaker with a track record of 100+ engagements in 3 years. Recognized as a "Board-Ready Leader 2022," her expertise spans people analytics, HR tech, AI ethics, and mental health. With a background including PayPal, GE, and Kraft Heinz, Dr. Huang's insights bridge academia and industry. She instructs LinkedIn Learning's "The Data Science of Using People Analytics" and hosts the "From Data to Action" newsletter for CHROs, CIOs, and CDOs. Featured in magazines and podcasts like Tech Talks, she's a driving force in data-driven strategies across industries such as FinTech, CPG, and aviation. Tune in as she shares her insights on talent optimization, innovation, and more Serena: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serenahhuangphd/ https://www.datawithserena.com

Mariana Kobayashi helps early professionals land amazing jobs. She's part of the generation called Gen Z and started working when she was 10 years old creating her first business at 14. The level of self-awareness she was able to develop at a such young age is inspiring. Our conversation went everywhere from being from a family of immigrants, understanding different cultures and their contexts, deep-focus, energy management, idea generation process, to defining self-awareness as a basic skills for content creators that take themselves seriously. Leave us a review if you enjoyed the conversation. Mariana https://klooming.com/ Socials https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianadkobayashi/ || https://www.tiktok.com/@marianadkobayashi Newsletter https://marianakobayashi.substack.com/

With an impressive career that includes working at renowned companies like Google, eBay, and Uber, Alex shares his personal journey of battling imposter syndrome and the profound impact of discovering personal development.After experiencing multiple burnouts, he found a path to inner peace and now dedicates his time to helping others in the corporate world avoid similar struggles. Alex https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-life-coach/ Self-Confidence test https://alexlifecoach-confidence.scoreapp.com/