Barbara Khouri is an executive coach with a remarkable leadership background. We dive into Barbara’s unique path from her start as a biology major to leading Swatch during the Atlanta Olympics, and her transition into executive coaching.

Barbara shares her insights on empathy, accountability, and the importance of building "bone-deep" confidence. She reveals how she helps clients overcome imposter syndrome and develop a sustainable, people-centric leadership style.

In this episode, we explore:

• Bone-deep confidence and addressing imposter syndrome
• Managing a bomb crisis during the Atlanta Olympics
• Relationship building and genuine care for people are pivotal for any leader
• How to give professional feedback
• Why performance reviews matter – and how to incorporate people development

Links mentioned:

Barbara Khouri on LinkedIn

Maestro Mindset LinkedIn Group

Maestro Mindset YouTube Channel

In today's first portion of our two-part series, we're joined by the inspiring Devin Hughes, who delves into his role as a Chief Inspiration Officer. He currently works with a number of startups and large global organizations setting up best practices for their people strategy. Devin is also a speaker, author, and culture expert with 20 years of experience in conflict resolution, generational differences, and culture change, he is the author of 21 books and has spoken in over 15 countries.

In this episode, we explore:

• What is the "say-do" ratio?
• How the work atmosphere affects performance and sustainability
• Why the primary job of a leader is to eliminate fear in the workplace
• The importance of being seen, heard, and valued at work

Links mentioned:

Devin Hughes on LinkedIn

Maestro Mindset LinkedIn Group

Maestro Mindset YouTube Channel