The Connected Leadership Podcast
Speaker and author on professional relationships, Andy Lopata, explores great connections with experts and high achievers worldwide.
Episodes
October 19, 2025 • 22 mins
Are your strongest, most energetic leaders secretly drowning? In this powerful episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy goes into the
archives for a conversation that is more relevant today than ever before. He revisits the very first episode of the podcast, featuring two senior corporate leaders who appeared to have it all—until they didn't.
This isn't just another talk on mental health; it's a raw, honest look inside the min...
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October 12, 2025 • 51 mins
In a world fractured by tribalism and conflict, can the lessons learned from the frontlines of the Israeli-Palestinian divide transform how we lead? This episode isn't just a conversation; it's a raw, powerful, and profoundly human exploration of connection in the face of unimaginable division.
Andy Lopata is joined by Danny Gal; Danny Gal is the author of The Belonging Paradox: How to Solve the Global Empathy Crisis. He is a lead...
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October 5, 2025 • 51 mins
Ready to flip the entire leadership hierarchy on its head?
In this powerful episode, Andy sits down with Patrice Gordon, the
trailblazer who became Virgin Atlantic's first-ever reverse mentor, ultimately mentoring the CEO and starting an organisational movement.
If you think leadership wisdom only flows from the top down, this conversation will make you think again. Patrice unpacks the tactical playbook for reverse mentoring—a p...
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September 28, 2025 • 44 mins
In this landmark celebration of the 300th episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata reflects on his original aim to explore the power of professional relationships and executive success. 300
extraordinary conversations; unforgettable stories of resilience, achievements and humanity, all linked to relationships. It has been humbling, inspiring and often moving.
How to celebrate 300 conversations? This isn't just a lo...
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September 21, 2025 • 15 mins
In this edition of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata returns to the archives for a classic conversation with Goldie Sayers, Olympic bronze medalist and former Team GB Captain. Goldie draws powerful parallels between the high-stakes world of elite sport and the challenges of corporate leadership.
She explains the necessity of creating a support team where every expert understands their role in the service of a single, clear g...
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September 14, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata revisits a gem-filled conversation from the archives with Phil Jones, Managing Director of Brother UK, and Sam Rathling, founder of Pipeline 44. They discuss why it is crucial for modern leaders to actively engage on social media, particularly LinkedIn.
Phil Jones shares his personal journey of leveraging platforms like Twitter and LinkedIn to build his personal brand, att...
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September 7, 2025 • 24 mins
In this episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata revisits his conversation with Alisa Cohn, executive coach and author of From Startup to Grown Up. Alisa Cohn, named the Top Startup Coach in the World, shares her insights on the crucial role of professional relationships at various stages of a leader's journey.
Andy and Alisa discuss the concept of "champions" in one's network and emphasise nurturing relationships authe...
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August 31, 2025 • 48 mins
What if a single, catastrophic event could completely reshape your understanding of human connection? For Michelle Mills-Porter, surviving the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami did just that, turning personal tragedy into a profound mission to understand the core of effective collaboration. In this wide ranging episode, Andy Lopata is joined by Michelle Mills-Porter, an award-winning business owner and human behaviour expert, for a
powerful ...
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August 24, 2025 • 24 mins
Welcome back to Connected Leadership Bytes where this week, we look back at a powerful conversation with personal branding expert Lesley Everett.
Andy and Lesley explore why simply "doing a good job" is no longer enough for career advancement. Lesley introduces the crucial concept of the 'entrepreneurial mindset' for leaders within large organisations. This involves being more visionary, visible, and connected; moving beyond your ...
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August 17, 2025 • 22 mins
In this special edition of The Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata revisits his conversation with thought leadership experts Mindy Gibbins-Klein and Daniel Priestley.
Andy, Mindy and Daniel examine the art and science of becoming an influential voice in your field. Mindy introduces the concept of 'thoughtful leadership,' defining it as the courage to share new, exciting ideas widely and respectfully. She challenges leaders to...
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August 10, 2025 • 21 mins
In this edition of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata reminds us of the powerful and popular conversation he had with researcher and speaker, David Hyner. Prepare to have your conventional wisdom on goal-setting completely shattered as David dismantles the myth of SMART
goals. He reveals why this widely accepted principle is misquoted and
misinterpreted, advocating instead for setting 'Massive Goals with Smart
Steps'—a strateg...
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August 3, 2025 • 52 mins
Ever found yourself pushing a crucial task to a mythical, more productive “tomorrow”? You’re not alone. In this fascinating episode of The Connected Leadership Podcast, Andy Lopata is joined by Melina Palmer. Melina is CEO of The Brainy Business, she has written three bestselling books and hosts The Brainy Business podcast, which has more
than 1 million downloads in over 170 countries. A consultant and keynote
speaker, she also tea...
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July 27, 2025 • 24 mins
In this edition of The Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata revisits a powerful conversation from the archives with Rebecca Robins, Global Chief Learning and Culture Officer at global branding agency Interbrand. This episode explores how to nurture and empower the next
generation of leaders.
The central focus is Interbrand’s innovative "Horizon Board"—a shadow board of aspiring talent under 30 who work alongside the executive t...
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July 20, 2025 • 20 mins
We're dipping into the archives for one of our most popular episodes! Andy Lopata revisits his fascinating conversation with Dr. Beam Maue, co-founder of AFWERX, the innovation mission within the US Air Force.
How do you build a forward-thinking, agile community within one of the world's most hierarchical organisations? Dr. Brian shares the incredible story of how AFWERX grew from just five people into an award-winning ecosystem t...
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July 13, 2025 • 22 mins
In this episode of The Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata revisits his insightful conversation with the ultimate super-connector, Dr. Ruth Gotian. Andy introduces the concept of the “Gottian Sphere” to explore Ruth's phenomenal generosity with her network and why she believes in an abundance mentality. They examine the principle of "know, like, and trust," stressing that genuine relationships are never transactional—you must g...
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July 7, 2025 • 51 mins
In a world where disrespect and division are increasingly normalised,
how can leaders navigate difficult conversations and transform conflict into connection? This episode of the Connected Leadership Podcast tackles this critical challenge head-on as Andy Lopata welcomes Justin Jones-Fosu.
A dynamic speaker and author, Justin guides individuals and organisations to their peak potential through meaningful work, inclusive mindsets, ...
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June 29, 2025 • 20 mins
Are you constantly drowning in a sea of emails, back-to-back meetings, and an endless to-do list? Do you end the day feeling exhausted but
not truly productive? You're not just busy; you're caught in the "crazy
busy" trap—and it's costing you the relationships that fuel long-term
success.
In this episode from the archive, Andy Lopata is joined by leadership coach and author of The Crazy Busy Cure, Zena Everett, to diagnose and sol...
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June 23, 2025 • 29 mins
Your career success depends on more than just your skills—it's built on the strength of your relationships.
In this classic episode from the archives, Andy Lopata and MIT instructor Mark Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit, break down the art of
strategic networking inside your organisation.
Discover why your internal connections are your greatest asset for unlocking hidden opportunities, gaining influence, and accelerating...
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June 15, 2025 • 30 mins
In this episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata goes back to the archive to his interview with Nobel Laureate Dr Bob Lefkowitz where they discussed the power of storytelling and humour in science,
mentorship, and leadership.
Drawing from his memoir, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm, Bob shares captivating anecdotes, including the unforgettable moment his daughter got engaged at the Nobel Banquet. He empha...
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June 8, 2025 • 31 mins
In this episode of Connected Leadership Bytes, Andy Lopata revisits his episode with Lee Cockrell, former Executive Vice President of Operations at Disney World. Andy and Lee discuss the power of storytelling in leadership.
Drawing from his extensive experience at Disney, Lee highlights how
storytelling is deeply embedded in Disney’s culture, shaping everything from guest experiences to employee training. He emphasises that storyt...
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