Season 3

Felicia Shakiba looks back at how far the podcast has come—and sets the stage for an even bolder season ahead. In this special episode, she teases the power-packed stories coming in Season 4, spotlights what leadership really means today, and unveils new tools designed to help leaders rise, adapt, a...

What does it take to lead transformation when everything—including identity—must change? Yaky Yanay, CEO of Pluri, joins Felicia Shakiba for a powerful Season 3 finale conversation on leading transformation through trust, transparency, and bold vision. Yaky shares how he redefined Pluri’s identity—f...

What does real product leadership look like in the age of generative AI? Felicia Shakiba is joined by Claurelle Rakipovic, Chief Product Officer at Pipe, to cut through the hype and unpack what effective product leadership actually requires as generative AI reshapes how products are built. From cust...

In private equity and high-stakes M&A, why does leadership matter more than the numbers? Cameron Bishop, Partner and Managing Director at Raincatcher Investment Bankers, joins Felicia Shakiba to unpack why financials are only half the story in mergers and acquisitions—and why leadership quality is o...

What really happens when AI transforms work—and how should leaders respond? Matt Lewis joins Felicia Shakiba to unpack the human reality behind AI transformation inside organizations. Beyond efficiency gains and automation promises, Matt shares what happens when employees fear job loss, wrestle with...

What does it really take to lead lasting change inside an organization—and why does getting it wrong cost millions? Lyon Kassab, Managing General Partner at BoCG Ventures, joins Felicia Shakiba to break down the real mechanics of organizational change management—and why the absence of it quietly ero...

How does private equity really evaluate leadership during acquisitions—and why does it determine growth? Felicia Shakiba and Vikash Jha pull back the curtain on how private equity firms assess leadership when the stakes are highest. From reading silent signals to decoding executive chemistry, they u...

How can executives build authentic confidence and overcome self-doubt—without losing clarity? Kip Knippel, President & CEO of KIP Search, joins Felicia Shakiba to share actionable strategies for navigating imposter syndrome, embracing risk, and leading with grounded confidence. Drawing on decades of...

How can HR leaders move beyond surveys to drive real business outcomes? Scott Leuchter, Global Chief People Officer at Ideal Tridon Group, joins Felicia Shakiba to explain how predictive analytics can uncover the real drivers of performance, retention, and productivity. Scott shares how organization...

How can private equity leaders align fast growth with long-term mission—without increasing risk? Ross Iverson, Co-Founder of Manna Tree, joins Felicia Shakiba to share how founder–investor alignment becomes a decisive advantage in high-growth, high-stakes environments. Drawing on deep experience in ...