Join Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table with Dr Kristine Sickels, CEO of Mic Drop Workshop and Author of The Clearest Voice in the Room.

In this episode, Kristine shares the moment she realised that she needed to clarify her core values to bring her leadership style into alignment with her true self. She reflects on how a 360 feedback session revealed a disconnect between her intentions and her impact.

Kristine explores what executive presence really means and why it can be difficult to define in corporate environments.

Together, Simon and Kristine discuss why being the loudest voice in the room doesn't necessarily mean having the strongest voice, and how clarity can be a far more powerful tool for making yourself heard. Kristine also introduces the Seven Silencers that prevent people from speaking up, and explains how the VOICE Framework offers a practical approach to overcoming them.

Listen as they explore how clarity, strong values, and the courage to speak up can help you communicate with purpose and build genuine influence.

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Join Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table with Nima Rahmany, Nervous System & Attachment Facilitator and Founder of Become Trigger Proof.

In this episode, Nima Rahmany shares how his journey from chiropractor to leadership teacher was shaped by a codependent relationship, a violent breakup, and a turning point that forced him to study the space between stimulus and response. From there, he built the idea of becoming trigger-proof—not by suppressing emotion, but by learning how to work with it.

Together, Simon and Nima unpack how unconscious wounds can drive people into leadership, the difference between content and embodiment - and why presence matters more than bravado. Nima explains why 'Elegant Boundaries' and 'Repair after Rupture' are essential for sustainable leadership, and his three-part process for becoming trigger-proof.

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Join Simon around the After Dinner Leadership table with Natalie Johnson, Co-Founder & Chief Visionary at Vidl Work, and Co-Author of Leading the Culture Journey.

What does it take to build a healthier workplace culture?

In this episode, Natalie reflects on an early leadership experience where frustration, blame, and gossip helped create an accidental culture that eventually felt toxic. She explains how leaders can focus on the influence they do have, speak honestly through difficult moments, and prioritise connection—even when the conversation feels uncomfortable.

Together, Simon and Natalie explore why boundaries can strengthen trust, why leaders don’t need to have all the answers, and how small everyday actions—from checking in with team members to making meetings more inclusive—shape workplace culture.

They also discuss generational differences at work, the pressure to always be available, and the gap that can emerge between a company’s sick-leave policy and the culture employees actually experience. Natalie offers practical ways leaders and teams can make rest, recovery, and honest communication part of how work gets done.

Listen for a thoughtful, practical conversation about leading with self-awareness, building trust, and helping people feel seen and heard.

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