The Connected Leadership Podcast

Mar 09 2025 180 ep. 43 mins 5
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Speaker and author on professional relationships, Andy Lopata, explores great connections with experts and high achievers worldwide.

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Connected Leadership Bytes: Connecting With Impact with Frank Agin

Mar 09 2025 22 mins  
In this episode of Connected Leadership Bytes host Andy Lopata talks to Frank Agin, a connector and founder of AM Business Connections, about building meaningful relationships and networking with impact. They explore the dual meaning of "connection"—both as human bonding and strategic engagement. Frank emphasises shifting from a transactional mindset ("What can I get?") to a re

The Connected Leadership Podcast 270 Creating a Purposeful Life With Amy Rowlinson

Mar 02 2025 46 mins  
In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy welcomes Amy Rowlinson, Shining a light on what is possible when you focus on ‘why’, Amy Rowlinson empowers people to forge their own path to create a purposeful, sustainable and fulfilling way of life. As a life purpose coach, podcast strategist and podcaster, Amy's mission is to gift a living legacy of inspiration, ins

Trends, Fads and Futures with Charlotte Kemp

Feb 23 2025 19 mins  
Andy Lopata revisits his interview with Charlotte Kemp in this episode of the Connected Leadership Bytes. Charlotte is a Futures Alchemist and international keynote speaker and shares her insights into futures thinking, distinguishing between trends and fads, and how leaders can prepare for an uncertain future. Key Takeaways: 1. Understanding Futures Thinking: Charlotte explains

The Art of Disagreeing Agreeably with Rebecca Morgan

Feb 16 2025 18 mins  
In this episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata welcomes Rebecca Morgan, a renowned author and leadership expert, to investigate the concept of psychological safety in the workplace. Rebecca shares insights from her extensive research on Silicon Valley's highest-performing companies, emphasising that psychological safety is crucial for fostering innovation and collaborat

Why Human Connection Is So Important with Simone Heng

Feb 09 2025 21 mins  
Welcome to the Connected Leadership podcast with Andy Lopata. This week, Andy looks back at his interview with former radio broadcaster and inspirational speaker, Simone Heng, author of the book Secret Pandemic: The Search for Connection in a Lonely World. Simone shares with Andy, the importance of human connection and how it affects our leadership and personal development. Simon

The Master Negotiator & Body Language Expert with Greg Williams

Feb 02 2025 44 mins  
In this episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast, host Andy Lopata welcomes Greg Williams, ‘The Master Negotiator & Body Language Expert.’ With 30+ years of experience, Greg has trained and consulted in 19 countries, helping people enhance their value and get more from every negotiation. A Harvard-trained negotiator, cited by Forbes, and ranked among the world's top 30 gurus

Lessons in Teamwork, Resilience, and Leadership from Kevin Gaskell

Jan 26 2025 25 mins  
In this episode of the Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata looks back at his interview with Kevin Gaskell, serial entrepreneur, author, and adventurer. Kevin discusses his record-breaking row across the Atlantic, focusing on the lessons learnt that are applicable to business, particularly how smaller businesses can compete with larger giants. Kevin shares how his initial reluct

Building Strong Relationships with LaTonya Kilpatrick

Jan 19 2025 23 mins  
In this episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata revisits the episode with LaTonya Kilpatrick, Worldwide Director of Technology Research and Innovation at Colgate Palmolive. LaTonya, a chemist by training, discusses the critical role of strong partnerships, both internal and external, in her work to develop better oral care solutions. She emphasises that effective partner

Why Would People Recommend You? with Michael Roderick

Jan 12 2025 25 mins  
In this episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata revisits his interview with Michael Roderick, host of the "Access to Anyone" podcast, exploring the dynamics of recommendations and referrals. Michael, who transitioned from a high school teacher to a Broadway producer, shares his insights on how to build a personal brand that encourages people to recommend you. Andy and Mi

The Mole and the Mountain: Navigating Your 2025 Journey with Jane Gunn

Jan 05 2025 41 mins  
Welcome back to the Connected Leadership Podcast! We kick off 2025 with a returning guest, commercial mediator Jane Gunn, who joins Andy Lopata to discuss her new book, "The Mole and the Mountain." This parable explores the journey of overcoming obstacles and finding personal fulfillment, offering valuable insights for goal setting and personal growth in the New Year. Jane explain