Becoming your own boss ======= Today's episode is centred around a question, or you could say a desire many people have. Becoming your own boss. Many leaders and even aspiring leaders have this desire. A desire to become their own boss. This may even be you. Perhaps you have a desire to become your own boss. You may even have a plan to become your own boss. Well, discussing this with me today is Chris Folayan. Chris is an serial entrepreneur with 4 exits. Chris is also an author, mentor and keynote speaker. In this episode, we delve into the topic of becoming your own boss. So, stay tuned, I’m sure you will find this valuable. ======= Guest: Chris Folayan Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisfolayanbusinessstrategist/ Guest Website: https://www.foundercentered.com/ Host: Babatope Ipinyomi Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.TheChangeLead.com

Avoid the heartache of ignoring AI's untapped potential ======= In 1943, Thomas Watson, then the president of IBM famously, or should I say infamously predicted that there was a world market for only five computers. Well, we all know how wrong that was. We are faced, yet again, with another wave of technology, artificial intelligence. So, here is a question. How can we avoid the mistake of IBM? How can we avoid the heartache of ignoring the untapped potential of AI. To discuss this with me is Ajay Malik. Ajay is the CEO of Secomind.ai. He is a recognised thought leader in the field of AI and technology, with over 90 patents to his name and two influential books published. In this episode, Ajay and I have a conversation on how to avoid the heartache of ignoring AI’s untapped potential. Stay tuned, I’m sure you will enjoy it. ======= Hype Cycle Image: https://www.thechangelead.com/spaces/9303032/feed Guest: Ajay Malik Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/artofai/ Host: Babatope Ipinyomi Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.TheChangeLead.com

Innovation in times of disruptive change ============ This episode is a continuation of my conversation with Derek Ariss. Derek is truly passionate about innovation. His journey is filled with adventure, experimentation and continuous learning. This episode concludes my conversation with Derek on “Innovation in times of disruptive change”. So, hold on tight, this will add new value to your life and career. ============ Guest: Derek Ariss Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekariss/ Host: Babatope Ipinyomi Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.TheChangeLead.com

Innovation in times of disruptive change ============ How can we respond to disruptive change? What can we do when we face challenges and opportunities that defy normal boundaries? Is it possible to innovate in times of disruptive change? To discuss this with me is Derek Ariss. Derek is the Head of Innovation Education at Lightbulb Capital. Derek is also a Lecturer at Singapore Management University. In addition to being a speaker and trainer, Derek is a mixed media artist. In this episode, Derek and I have a conversation about “Innovation in times of disruptive change”. So, hold on tight, this will be interesting. ============ Guest: Derek Ariss Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekariss/ Host: Babatope Ipinyomi Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.TheChangeLead.com

Effective Leadership in a Changing World ============ Leadership matters. In our rapidly changing world, effective leadership can be the difference between success and irrelevance. So, what does effective leadership look like in a changing world? How can leaders, at all levels learn to be effective as our world changes? To discuss this with me is Dr Flo Falayi. Dr. Flo is a dynamic leadership psychologist, executive coach, and inclusion strategist. He is a well-respected thought leader focused on helping leaders and organizations become better versions of themselves and more inclusive. In this episode, Dr Flo and I have a conversation on Effective Leadership in a Changing World. Stay tuned, I am sure you will enjoy it. ============ Guest: Dr. Flo Falayi Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drflofalayi/ Guest Website: https://drflofalayi.com/ Host: Babatope Ipinyomi Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.TheChangeLead.com

Effective communication for leaders dealing with change ============ Picture this, you lead a team or a project. You have a truly brilliant idea, and you need to get this across. This requires effective communication. To discuss this with me is Ryan J. Warriner. Ryan is an Author, Executive Trainer, Coach and Professor. Ryan believes upskilling and cross-skilling is the key to unlock potential. In this episode, Ryan and I have a conversation on Effective Communication for leaders dealing with change. Stay tuned, I am sure you will find this valuable. ============ Guest: Ryan J. Warriner Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanjwarriner/ Guest Website: https://ryanjwarriner.com/ Host: Babatope Ipinyomi Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.TheChangeLead.com

Projects are vehicles of transformation. A business with plans to integrate a newly acquired company will run an integration project to achieve this transformation. A family with plans to relocate from... let's say Paris to London will run a relocation project to achieve this transformation. Individuals and companies use projects as vehicles of transformation. The more strategic project leaders are, the more effective and long lasting the resulting transformations become. So, what does it mean to be a strategic project leader? Can we all become strategic project leaders? To discuss this with me is Fola F. Alabi. Fola is a lifelong project leader. In the words of Fola, “Life in and of itself is a project”! As a keynote speaker and podcast host, she brings a wealth of insight to what it means to be a strategic project leader. In this episode, Fola and I have a wonderful conversation about The Strategic Project Leader. I hope you enjoy it. Guest: Fola F. Alabi Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/folafalabi/ Guest YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FolaAlabi Host: Babatope Ipinyomi Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.TheChangeLead.com

Technical skills may get you the job, but soft skills can make or break you as a leader. We can even go as far as saying soft skill are really the hard skills. This is particularly true when leading and navigating change. So, here’s a question. How can we apply soft skills to become successful at leadership and change? To discuss this with me is Diana Kawarsky. Diana is President of The Soft Skills Group. She is a senior training & development professional with over 20 years of experience in delivery, design & consulting with Fortune 500 companies, Universities & Colleges in Canada, USA, Europe, and Asia. Diana is also the author of two books – Soft Skills Volume 1 and The Soft Cs. In this episode, Diana and I have a conversation about Soft Skills for Leadership and Change. I’m sure you will enjoy it. Guest: Diana Kawarsky Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianakawarskytssg/ Guest Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/7brl44q7Vpfu8TWH94IM2W?si=03a3fb42db0f4f3a Host: Babatope Ipinyomi Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.TheChangeLead.com

So, here is a question for you? What lessons from riding a bike can we apply to business, leadership and projects? What can biking teach us about change? To discuss this with me is Jason Orloske. Jason is a transformational leader. He uses effective project portfolio management to bridge the gap between organisational strategy and operational excellence. In this episode, Jason and I have a conversation about biking and business. Stay tuned, I’m sure you will find this insightful. Guest: Jason Orloske Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-orloske-mpm-pmp-csm-cm/ Guest Blog: btgconsulting.biz/ Host: Babatope Ipinyomi Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.TheChangeLead.com

The real challenges of our day our complex challenges. Whether it is the implications of machine learning or the need to transition away from fossil fuels, the real challenges leaders need to deal with our complex. So, here’s a question. What does it mean to be a leader in a complex world? To discuss this with me is Beatrix Eder. Beatrix is an award-winning Leadership Coach, Facilitator and Speaker. She works with seasoned and emerging leaders, helping them to become more competent and confident in practicing Inclusive Leadership. In this episode, Beatrix and I have a conversation about leadership in a complex world? So, stay tuned, I’m sure you will enjoy it. Guest: Beatrix Eder Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatrixeder/ Guest Website: https://beatrixedercoaching.com/about-bea/ Host: Babatope Ipinyomi Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.TheChangeLead.com

Change starts with people. Organisations only change when people do. Leaders influence the ability of organisations to change. In a rapidly changing world, leaders and organisations may need to re-invent themselves multiple times. To discuss this with me is Aneace Haddad. Aneace has been a successful Tech CEO. He has experience in entrepreneurship, innovation and managing his own CEO succession plan. As an executive coach over the last 15 years, Aneace has had the privilege of coaching leaders of multinational companies across many industries. He is the author of “The Eagle that drank hummingbird Nectar. In this episode, Aneace and I have a conversation about Transformational Leadership – why organisations only change when leaders do. Guest: Aneace Haddad Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aneace/ Guest Website: https://aneace.com/ Host: Babatope Ipinyomi Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.TheChangeLead.com

Are you prepared for a world heavily influenced by AI? Are you prepared to apply artificial intelligence to projects within your organisation. Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming every aspect of our lives; and the Project Management Office is not immune. So, can we improve the bottom line by applying AI to the Project Management office? To discuss this with me is Paul Boudreau. Paul is an Information Systems professional with over 30 years experience. Paul specializes in AI tools for project management. He is the president of Stonemeadaw consulting. He is also the author of three books focused on AI and project management. In this episode, Paul and I have a conversation about applying AI to the Project Management Office, and how this can improve the bottom line. Guest: Paul Boudreau Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boudreaupaul/ Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Paul-Boudreau/author/B004OZ2YZ6/ Host: Babatope Ipinyomi Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.TheChangeLead.com

Wherever you are in your career, a powerful personal brand is massive asset. You may be just starting out your career, possibly in your 20s. You could be in your 30s, 40s or even later in your career. Wherever you are in your career, it is essential to have a powerful personal brand. The question I have - as a podcaster I always have a question. The question I have is, can we all create a powerful personal brand? What do we need to do to create a personal a powerful personal brand? To discuss this with me is Stuart Taylor. Now Stuart's got a very interesting background. Stuart is a project professional. He invests a lot of time helping other project professionals. Stuart is also what I would call a verified YouTuber. Together we will have a conversation on how to create a powerful personal brand. Guest: Stuart Taylor Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skt/ Guest Website: https://influentialpmo.com/ Host: Babatope Ipinyomi Host LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi⁠⁠ Website: ⁠⁠https://www.TheChangeLead.com

How is the world of energy changing? What is the future of energy?  When it comes to change it is easy to focus on the change we can control. Change we can but in a box. However, the biggest drivers of change often come from factors we cannot put in a box. Factors beyond the control of any single entity. The future of energy involves change we cannot put in a box.  To discuss this with me today is Tony Tiyou. Tony is an entrepreneur, published author, and public speaker. He strongly believes in bringing power to Africa and changing the World through Clean Energy Solutions.  In this episode, Tony and I have a conversation about the future of energy.  Guest: Tony Tiyou  Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-tiyou/ Host: Babatope Ipinyomi  Host LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi⁠ Website: ⁠https://www.TheChangeLead.com⁠ Youtube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCollX9gYlLwiN6e5kcjHd6Q

Our world is changing. One area of accelerated change is in the field of AI – artificial intelligence.  So, I have a question – are we ready for embedded AI? Is humanity ready for technology that blurs the line between man and machine?    To discuss this with me is Lavina Ramkissoon. Lavina is an AI pioneer and thought leader. She is an AI Ethics mentor and driver of Africa’s artificial intelligence potential.    In this episode, Lavina and I have a conversation about humanity and technology.    Guest: Lavina Ramkissoon  Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lavina-ramkissoon/  Host: Babatope Ipinyomi  Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi Website: https://www.TheChangeLead.com Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCollX9gYlLwiN6e5kcjHd6Q

How do jazz bands create brilliant musical pieces? Think about it, a group of musicians playing and improvising in real time. Members of a jazz band lean in and listen to each other while playing.    High performing teams are like jazz bands. In high performing teams, team members lean in and listen closely to their fellow teammates. Question, how can we learn from jazz bands and build high performing teams?    To discuss this with me is Gerald J. Leonard. Gerald is an accomplished musician and business consultant. He leverages the principles of creativity, innovation, and peak performance to give businesses the edge needed to succeed. Gerald is an author. One of his books is titled “Workplace Jazz”.    In this episode, Gerald and I have a conversation about applying the principles of a jazz band to build high performing team.    Guest: Gerald J. Leonard  Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraldjleonard/ Guest Website: https://productivityintelligenceinstitute.com/  Workplace Jazz: https://amzn.to/3XnHUZs Host: Babatope Ipinyomi  Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi Website: https://www.thechangelead.com Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCollX9gYlLwiN6e5kcjHd6Q

Have you ever worked with a confident leader? Have you seen, up close, the difference confidence makes when leading a team through change? The data tells us few people succeed in business without confidence.    To discuss this with me today is Phil Buckley. Phil is a change management strategist and author. Phil is the author of two books, Change with Confidence and Change on the Run.    In this episode, Phil and I will have a conversation on leading change with confidence.    Guest: Phil Buckley  Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philbuckley01/ Guest Website: https://www.changewithconfidence.com/  Host: Babatope Ipinyomi  Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi Website: https://www.thechangelead.com Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCollX9gYlLwiN6e5kcjHd6Q

Great leaders are great communicators. Great communicators use stories to communicate and inspire people. Can we all become great communicators? Can we all learn how to use stories to inspire change? To discuss this with me is Jamie Dixon. Jamie is a coach, trainer and author. Jamie is the author of 3 books. He has worked with ambitious leaders from over 160 multinational companies. In his latest book, The Story Habit, Jamie shares a methodology for influencing at work through the power of Storytelling.  Today Jamie and I will have a conversation on how to Inspire change through storytelling. Guest: Jamie Dixon Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjamiedixon/ Guest Website: https://www.shapingpaths.com/ Host: Babatope Ipinyomi Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi Website: https://www.thechangelead.com Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCollX9gYlLwiN6e5kcjHd6Q

During challenging times, leaders need to step up and lead people. To discuss this with me is Jennifer Bryan.    Jennifer is a published author, global speaker and Director of Change and Leadership. She has worked with nearly 40 different organisations across multiple industries. Jennifer is author of Leading People in Change.    Today, Jennifer and I will have a conversation about Leading People in Change.    Guest: Jennifer Bryan.  Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-l-bryan-6b4b0b5/ Guest Website: https://www.abchangeconsultancy.com/  Host: Babatope Ipinyomi   Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi    Website: https://www.thechangelead.com   Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCollX9gYlLwiN6e5kcjHd6Q

Today’s guest is Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta. Yvonne is a Change Management Strategist, Advisor, and Change Leadership Advocate, with over 20 years of experience helping executives, professionals, and organizations to navigate through change in today’s fast-paced and disruptive environment.    She is passionate about helping professionals and organizations lead and respond to change better & faster. In this episode, Yvonne and I have a conversation about Change Leadership.    Guest: Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta  Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonneakpoveta/  Host: Babatope Ipinyomi   Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/babatope-ipinyomi    Website: https://www.thechangelead.com   Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCollX9gYlLwiN6e5kcjHd6Q