Season 14
In Season 14, we welcome new leaders, founders, executives, journalists, advisors, and authors! Season 14 is hot on the heels of the launch of our second The Global Interview Magazine. You can see all the new community members below, and be sure to check out issue two of the magazine. We have more exciting developments coming this year. In order to stay up to date with everything from The Global Interview, please follow us on our social media channels and thank you for being part of The Global Interview community.
“There is a moment in our lives and careers when we don't believe in ourselves. It happens to all of us. It is important when someone somewhere takes a moment to believe in us; it is worth a trillion pounds. I have learnt that what I know won't grow me, so I always reach out to others for support and advice.”
Lorlett Hudson
Lorlett Hudson
Founder & CEO of One Hand Can’t Clap
Specialist in Executive Leadership & Transitional Coaching for Senior African Caribbean professionals.
Lorlett Hudson is an original thinker whose ideas have transformed the effectiveness, leadership and quality of life for many individuals and organisations.
She is recognised as a multi-award winning entrepreneur, Inventor, Executive Leadership/Transition Coach, an International Speaker and a trainer on a mission to support African/Caribbean Senior Professionals and Entrepreneurs achieve their highest level of success, improve their productivity, achieve positions of leadership and stay relevant on their career path.
“People inspire me, and my goal is always to leave things much better than I found them. Success is about happiness and being at peace with your life and the decisions you make.”
Ciara O’Toole
Ciara O’Toole
Entrepreneur, Strategic Advisor & Author
Ciara O'Toole is an experienced board member, entrepreneur and strategic consultant. She has worked for major global brands, including Red Bull Air Race in Salzburg as Board Director for Marketing, Communications and Media Production.
Ciara started her career as a brand manager for Johnson & Johnson on their graduate programme, then worked in media and PR agencies in Dublin before going on to be Marketing Manager of L'Oréal Paris Ireland, and Consumer Planning Director for Diageo with Initiative Media.
“Be passionate, persistent, and patient. There is nothing like an overnight success. You must work hard, wise, and smart to stand out from others. I failed many times in my life. I fail every day. But I don't have any regrets because I learn lessons and move on with valuable takeaways.”
Professor M.S. Rao
Professor M.S. Rao
PhD, International Leadership Guru
Professor M.S. Rao, PhD is the Father "Soft Leadership" and the Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, India. He is an International Leadership Guru with forty years of experience and the author of over fifty books including the award-winning "See the Light in You".
He is a C-Suite advisor and global keynote speaker. He brings a strategic eye and long-range vision given his multifaceted professional experience, including military, teaching, training, research, consultancy, and philosophy.
Professor M.S. Rao is passionate about serving and making a difference in the lives of others. He trains a new generation of leaders through leadership education and publications. His vision is to build one million students as global leaders by 2030.
“There are no shoulds, nor shortcuts, just hold on when the going gets tough, be determined and keep believing - you will get to your end goal if you don't see giving up as an option!”
Beverley Jones
Beverley Jones
Start-Up Business Mentor, Author & Speaker
Beverley Jones describes 2009 as her annus horribilis; a year that saw her crash out of her 30 years corporate career with burnout which led to a diagnosis of depression and severe anxiety.
During the year that followed her ‘burnout period’ continued, and she found herself unable to return to a full-time senior career. This led to Beverley in August 2010 opening the doors to her coaching business, Awaken.
Beverley’s experience has led her to now live her dream of becoming a published author of the book ‘Made it Thru the Rain’, which chronicles her inspirational journey through depression and on to becoming a successful business owner.
“Be aware, hardworking, resilient and work on your connections. Success is inner calm, trusting, liking and respecting yourself and being trusted, liked and respected by others.”
Simon Haigh
Simon Haigh
CEO of GCM Consulting Limited & simonhaigh.com
Through his Ireland, UK and Australia based company GCM Advisory, and operating as simonhaigh.com, Simon helps organizations and leaders unlock, build and sustain business, leadership, brand and mindset growth through his coaching, consulting, training, publications, speaking and e-learning programs.
Simon's clients include high performing leaders, companies, business schools such as Trinity College - Ireland, Smurfit, Ireland, Queens & Southampton - the UK, professional organizations & Government bodies globally.
“I love helping people share their stories. It's what being a journalist is all about. Creating communities/masterminds is a real passion for me, and I really do feel like it's a joy as opposed to 'work' most of the time.”
Maria McHale
Maria McHale
Journalist, Content Creator & Award-Winning Blogger
Maria McHale has been creating eye-catching words and building audiences for over 20 years now. She knows what it takes to get eyes on you.
As a journalist, writer and award-winning blogger, she has written thousands of stories for most of the major UK newspapers and knows what grabs attention.
She created the Get Noticed Mastermind for business owners who wanted to stand out with stories and content that connect with their audience.
She also runs a writing community called Writers Ink, which caters for writers of all levels who want to hone their craft and get noticed by agents.
“Do not limit yourself, take yourself out of your comfort zone and be prepared to suffer disappointment, learn from it and come back stronger. Do not settle for a job or role that you're not passionate about. True success is understanding that you control your destiny.”
Phil Worms
Phil Worms
CEO of Frog Systems
IT industry veteran Phil Worms is the CEO of Glasgow based Frog Systems. A mental wellness software company that harnesses the power of lived experience video to deliver messages of hope and support to those struggling with life's challenges.
Phil has spent most of his working life in the IT and telecoms sector. He has enjoyed a variety of senior roles in events, product and service design, project management, marketing and change management with companies such as BT, Centrica iomart Group and VarTec.
"Do not be wedded to one version of the future. Always challenge yourself to find the countertrend because the two operate in tandem. It is easy to get stuck in the cliches but try and push beyond them and originate your own thinking."
Erica Orange
Erica Orange
Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer at The Future Hunters
Erica Orange is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Future Hunters, one of the world’s leading futurist consulting firms. She evaluates emerging social, technological, economic, political, demographic and environmental trends – and identifies the strategic implications (the “So what?”) of those trends for several of the most influential Fortune 500 companies, trade associations and public sector clients.
Erica’s ability to identify patterns, think critically and analytically, and translate that into actionable strategies is what has made her an invaluable asset to clients.
Erica frequently speaks to a wide range of global audiences about the macro trends that are shaping and impacting today’s landscape.