EP12 - "How can I have Imposter Syndrome?” 

In our final episode of Unfinished Business, we hear from John Dodd, the Director of Satellite Maritime Safety at Inmarsat, responsible for the global safety of 1.9 million seafarers. His expertise, honed over a career spanning more than 25 years, has solidified Inmarsat’s reputation as a pioneer i…

EP11 - “I started following the light.”

Dr Yekemi Otaru, a petroleum engineer, was part-way through her Henley Executive MBA when she walked into a HR Director’s office and asked to move into marketing. Ever since, she has combined her strategic acumen with her heart for impact. Yekemi’s career journey is a testament to the power of pers…

EP10 - "We have to throw the rule book out of the window and think again.”

  Rupert Douglas-Bate is a visionary leader in the intersection between humanitarian aid and technology. Rupert is the chairman and founder of Global MapAid, an organisation he established in 2003 after a fellowship at Stanford University, and under the sponsorship of Thomson Reuters foundation.  …

EP9 - "Entrepreneurship can solve those big problems, and solve them in a self-sustaining way.”

Themba Baloyi (South Africa) says he came from an unlikely background, but he had the drive and motivation to make meaningful change for those around him. Now he is a distinguished business leader, investor and an entrepreneur.  Best known as the founder of Discovery Insure, his pioneering work in…

EP8 - “It’s always about change – change in the world and change in the business.” 

In our next episode, we meet Teresa Kemppi-Vasama (Finland), a seasoned leader with a deep foundation in corporate governance, strategy and family business excellence. Teresa serves as Chair of the Board at Kemppi and holds key board positions at several organisations, including Cargo Tech and Cal…

EP7: “Discomfort pays a huge role in our outcomes and our successes.”

In this episode, Dr Chris Dalton speaks with Nadia Nagamootoo (UK), an exceptional leader in organisational psychology, inclusion, and leadership development. She is a bestselling author and host of the popular podcast, ‘Why Care?’  A Henley business school MBA alumna from 2016, Nadia has profound…

EP6 - “It became a possibility that I, as a musician, could study business.”

Celebrated Jazz musician Nomfundo Xaluva (Cape Town), talks to Chris about growing up during apartheid in South Africa, and explains the influence it had on her identity and her music. Nomfundo Xaluva (Henley MBA Alumnus) is a multi-award winning Jazz vocalist, composer and academic and she has re…

EP5 - “I consider myself a career explorer.”

In this episode Rupa Datta (London) explains the concept of a ‘portfolio’ career and lifestyle, plus an exploration into public speaking, and its deeper link to ‘finding your voice’. Rupa Datta (Henley MBA Alumnus)identifies herself as a ‘Career Explorer’ having launched a portfolio career towards…

EP4 - “Getting access to the MBA knowledge is the equivalent of winning the lottery.”

Chris and Simon (Denmark) discuss what the meaning of Personal Development is, and the potential impact it has on those in leadership roles.   Simon Kaczmarek (Henley MBA Alumnus) is a HR specialist at Talentcast with experience in crafting and leading P&C functions that support growth and interna…

EP3 - “Everything I do is rooted in social impact and sustainability.”

Jeremy Hillman (Washington DC) explains the benefits of ‘Inclusive Economies’ serving everyone in society, and a delve into how his perception of success has evolved throughout his career. Jeremy Hillman is Senior Vice President of External Engagement at the Mastercard Centre for Inclusive Growth,…