Welcome to “Be Fabulous..... with Vips and Vicki”. The ThinqShift podcast for professionals who aspire to be fabulous leaders. Those who not only succeed but also purposefully seek to reinvent the world.

Episode List

2024 Series If Only It Was That Easy Episode 10: The word strategy, a double edged sword

Jun 10th, 2025 9:52 PM

In this episode1. View strategy from a new perspective, no matter where you sit in the organization2. Learn about the big stressors each group faces3. Avoid common pitfalls by addressing key challenges before they become roadblocksJoin us for this enlightening conversation that will leave you thinking about strategy in a whole new way.Until next time, Be Fabulous!

2024 Series If Only It Was That Easy Episode 9: Transparency. Is it all it’s cracked up to be?

Mar 20th, 2025 9:18 PM

1. The Hidden Costs of Transparency: Discover how radical transparency can lead to employee stress, anxiety, and even burnout, challenging the notion that more openness is always better.2. When Transparency Backfires: Real-world case studies where transparency initiatives created confusion, resentment, and competitive disadvantages, offering a fresh perspective on the complexity of openness.3. Balancing Act: Learn practical strategies to balance transparency with confidentiality, maintaining trust while protecting sensitive information and fostering a healthy work environment.

2024 Series If Only It Was That Easy Episode 8: Fairness: Why It’s So Obvious to Me and Not to Everyone Else

Dec 6th, 2024 5:31 PM

In This Episode1. The Hidden Complexity of Fairness: Why it’s such a loaded topic and often avoided in leadership conversations.2. Why Fairness is Never Fully Achievable: Leaders face the impossible task of meeting everyone’s definition of fairness without creating backlash.3. Fairness through the lens of Whole Brain Thinking: The fabulous way to think about fairness.Until next time, Be Fabulous!

2024 Series If Only It Was That Easy Episode 7: Collective Responsibility. The paradox in Leadership.

Oct 10th, 2024 3:27 PM

In this episode“Siloed Success or Collective Failure?”: Uncover the hidden dangers of focusing solely on your department’s goals and why it might be holding your entire organization back.“Leadership Beyond the Silo”: Discover why true leadership requires more than just managing your own responsibilities—it’s about driving the collective success of the whole team.“The Paradox of Collective Responsibility”: Explore the fine line between shared accountability and individual success, and how to master the balance in your leadership role.Until next time, Be Fabulous!

2024 Series If Only It Was That Easy Episode 6: Performance Compassion Clash

Sep 18th, 2024 10:34 PM

In this episode1. Kindness vs High Performance: is it a trade-off or something deeper2. External factors that are often not considered3. The 3 lenses: employee, leader and CEO

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