In the first episode of 2026, Jeremy goes solo to reflect on how leaders can reset with purpose as the year begins.

He shares the mindset shifts and daily habits shaping his own leadership, from practicing gratitude and improving sleep to refining the inputs that shape his thinking. He also discusses how AI can help organizations elevate their teams by automating transactional work and creating more meaningful roles.

In this episode, Jeremy covers:

• The role of gratitude in building resilience
• How internal alignment drives external leadership
• Redesigning your “inputs” to improve your patterns
• Health as a foundation for performance
• Leveraging AI to strengthen humanity and team wellbeing

2026 is still getting started. This is your moment to pause, reset, and lead with intention.

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Rob Hart, Horizontal Talent Country Director for Australia, to discuss establishing a high-quality service offering in the Australian market.

They dive into:

• Rob’s transition to Horizontal, relocating to Melbourne and balancing personal and professional commitments
  
• Opportunities in the Australian market for staffing, professional services and offshoring solutions
  
• Collaboration with APAC offices to deliver tailored, high-touch solutions for clients
  
• How AI and workforce transformation are reshaping corporate needs and talent strategies
  
• Future opportunities in Australia

Jeremy sits down with Michelle Teoh, Horizontal Talent Country Director for Malaysia, to discuss building a high-performing team and market presence in a growing APAC hub.

Key topics include:

• Michelle’s journey from launching her own company to leading Horizontal’s Malaysia operations
• The empowerment of local leadership to drive strategy, hire the right talent and shape culture
• Collaboration with India and Australia to share insights, best practices and drive regional growth
• The impact of government initiatives and investment in Malaysia’s GBS ecosystem
• Plans for 2026