Take It Or Lead It

29 - Career Journeys Of Two Engineers Turned Into Leaders | With Jenny Topinka

Jenny and I have been working in the same corporation for more than 20 years, and we're both engineers on paper... but we currently have very different roles and have had quite dissimilar career paths. It's fascinating to see how people with similar academic backgrounds can have so different career trajectories and yet have akin ending points in terms of values and preferences, in our case, the common desire to help individuals grow and team collaborate effectively. In this vibrant episode, Jenny and I talk about different dimensions of career management, leadership, and coaching, but not without taking interesting tangents and sharing meaningful stories.

28 - Seeking Freedom, Independence and Purpose through Lifestyle, Work, and Martial Arts | With Timea Pintye

Join us in this episode as we chat with Timea, a "location-independent entrepreneur" currently on a sabbatical and a dedicated Muay Thai fighter. Timea constantly strives to improve her circumstances and herself, following her heart with a blend of discipline and business savvy. In our conversation, Timea shares captivating stories from her life journey, including her adventures traveling the world, her success in digital marketing, mastering Muay Thai, and even participating in the Hungarian edition of "The Apprentice." Discover more about Timea's retreats in Thailand here: ⁠https://www.timeapintye.com/retreats.

27 - Growing through Diverse Experiences, Risk-Taking and Desire to Change The Status Quo | with Marwa Taymour

Meet Marwa, a remarkable HR Leader whose journey through both her career and life has been anything but conventional. Marwa proudly labels herself as a "fierce risk-taker," and her life story undoubtedly reflects this bold spirit. From bravely leaving home as a teenager to pursue her aspirations—a decision considered unconventional in her society—Marwa has navigated through various industries as an employee, a leader, and an entrepreneur. In our engaging conversation, we explore themes ranging from spiritual transformation to the challenges and joys of parenthood, culminating in insights into the role of HR professionals in shaping and strengthening leaders and organizations. Listen till the end, there is a powerful story in the closing minutes!

26 - Acting, Film Production and Yoga: Fully Embracing My Diverse Passions - With Veronika Vas

"I'd love to deliver a Yoga session for your community", said Vera the first time we met during a storytelling event at InSpiral, the community I founded in Budapest in 2016. I said "Yes, why not?", and she did. At that time, I ignored that she had studied acting... I found that out a few months later through some of her social media posts in which she was terrific! More recently, she was part of the production crew of a mini-series on Netflix called "All the light we cannot see". I'm sure you'll find our conversation as interesting and cheerful as I did while we recorded it!

25 - Crafting Moments Intentionally: How to Celebrate and Be Grateful - With Derrick Rumenapp

Derrick is a colleague and a very authentic example of someone who learned to "lead it" and make vulnerability a strength. We already recorded episode 23 together... at that time we talked about the importance of prioritizing habits of self-care and "cleaning up your backyard" first. In this episode, we are conversing about being intentional in the realms of taking a break, being grateful, and celebrating. Listen in!