What does a decade of authentic leadership inside one of the most publicly scrutinized companies in the world actually teach you about keeping global teams steady when the ground keeps shifting?

In this episode, host Melissa sits down with Gianna Dellicarpini, Chief People Officer at WeWork, to discuss what it really means to lead people operations through some of the most public corporate chapters in recent business history.

Gianna shares how the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy reshaped her early career decisions and set her on a path of career pivots she never planned for. She opens up about how those years in human capital consulting built the foundation for her leadership philosophy and the kind of HR leadership she practices today, one that centers on trust, advocacy, and showing up consistently for the people she leads even when the organization around her is making headlines.

We also get into what global leadership looks like in practice, how Gianna structures her team across time zones and cultures without defaulting to a US-centric model, and what she has learned about staying connected without overstepping. She talks honestly about building high-trust teams through organizational transformation, and what it actually took to earn that trust, not just maintain it.

You will also hear the specific advice she wishes someone had given her earlier, and what she tells anyone navigating their leadership development inside complex, fast-moving organizations.

If you have ever led people through uncertainty and wondered whether you were doing it right, this conversation will stay with you.

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What pivotal moment in your leadership journey teaches you to prioritize employee relations over a corporate spreadsheet?

In this episode, host Maree Smith is joined by Matthew Overbay, a director of manufacturing strategy and planning who has built his career through multiple international assignments at Nissan Motor Corporation.

We break down the leadership skills behind strong team management, how his executive MBA shaped his strategic mindset, and why balancing technical skills with people-first leadership is critical inside fast-moving production lines. This conversation also highlights the role of cultural adaptation and intentional career pivots in long-term growth.

You’ll also learn how on the job training, maintenance training, and workforce development drive operational excellence, offering a clear look at how modern leaders are building stronger teams in large-scale operations.

If you want a practical look at leadership and building a strong strategic mindset inside the automotive industry, this episode offers a clear, grounded perspective.

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Are you growing as a leader through strong mentorship and reflection? In this episode, host Taiwo Olawehinmi sits down with Megan Fisher, Executive Director and U.S. Brand Lead for Rare Disease at Amgen, to discuss career development inside a complex corporate culture. She shares how intentional leadership transition, cross-functional leadership, and authentic leadership shaped her path.

We explore her move into executive leadership and general management, and how integration skills, situational awareness, and clear organizational strategy shape her decisions. She also shares how she approaches team empowerment and selects the right strategic levers to strengthen brand leadership for the long term.

You can lead with empathy and clear authority while staying grounded in your values as a leader. If you are growing into a bigger responsibility, this talk will ground you. Megan shares how staying mission-driven, strengthening integration skills, and investing in professional networking support steady growth without losing yourself.

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