Workplace bullying happens more often than it should. In this episode, Maya shares guidance from inside her coaching programme - practical steps that have helped clients deal with this and start to move things forward. She explains why the bullying interaction itself isn't something the victim can fix, as well as sharing details of her own past experiences. What you'll learn: Specific techniques to manage a bullying situation - including one that made HR start taking action almost immediately A simple shift in how you frame the issue that makes leadership take it seriously To find out more about the programme curriculum, visit https://www.mayagudka.com/for-individuals As usual, connect with Maya at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagudka/ And subscribe to her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MayaGudka?sub_confirmation=1 For all other info, visit the website www.mayagudka.com

In this second conversation with executive relationship strategist Katarina Polonska, Maya and Katarina go deeper - looking at the specific dynamics that emerge between ambitious partners and the hidden tensions in dual career households. What you'll learn: The concept of relational hygiene, with examples from Katarina’s own relationship How so many couples drift into a parent-child dynamic without realising it. Catch up with the first episode here: https://youtu.be/ap04aYBmDTg You can connect with Katarina Polonska at www.katarinapolonska.com and on the Successfully in Love podcast. As usual, connect with Maya at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagudka/ And subscribe to her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MayaGudka?sub_confirmation=1 For all other info, visit the website www.mayagudka.com

Personal relationships rarely make it onto a leadership development programme. And yet, as Maya sees regularly in her coaching work, what's happening at home has a profound impact on what's happening at work. In this episode - the first of two conversations - Maya is joined by executive relationship strategist @KatarinaPolonska to explore the relationships outside work that shape so much of how leaders show up. What you'll learn: Why high achievers can be particularly vulnerable to relationship breakdown The deeper emotional drivers behind ambition What to do when couples counselling doesn’t work You can connect with Katarina Polonska at www.katarinapolonska.com and on the Successfully in Love podcast. As usual, connect with Maya at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagudka/ And subscribe to her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MayaGudka?sub_confirmation=1 For all other info, visit the website www.mayagudka.com

Organisations all over the world are having the same conversation right now - ‘how do we use AI fast enough to stay competitive without creating complete chaos?’ In this second conversation with AI governance and cybersecurity expert Dr Adeel Shaikh Muhammad, Maya explores the risks that leaders and teams are underestimating and discusses whether we should be wary or optimistic about the future of AI in organisations. What you'll learn: The key risks in using AI leaders need to be aware of and the minimum protections you should have in place The various ways AI expert Dr Adeel Shaikh Muhammad personally uses over 20 AI tools How to bring your team on board with AI - including those who are resistant or feel it isn't for them Dr Adeel Shaikh Muhammad is a cybersecurity strategist, AI governance expert and global speaker with over 16 years of experience in information security. He is the author of two books bridging AI innovation and ethical leadership - "AI-Driven Transformation of Security Operations Center (SOC)" and "AI and Us: The Ethical Choices" - and is currently completing his doctorate in the same space. You can connect with Dr Adeel Shaikh Muhammad at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadeel/ As usual, connect with Maya at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagudka/ And subscribe to her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MayaGudka?sub_confirmation=1 For all other info, visit the website www.mayagudka.com

AI is provoking all sorts of reactions right now - fear, excitement, overwhelm, scepticism. But Maya argues we're asking the wrong questions. Instead of debating whether AI is good or bad, what if we asked what excellent actually looks like? In this episode - the first of two conversations - Maya is joined by AI governance and cybersecurity expert Dr Adeel Shaikh Muhammad. Together they explore what separates high-quality AI leadership from noise and hype, why a lot of organisations are approaching AI backwards, and what the best teams are doing differently. What you'll learn: The 6 AI tools leaders should be using today What genuinely AI-embedded teams are doing differently Dr Adeel Shaikh Muhammad is a cybersecurity strategist, AI governance expert and global speaker with over 16 years of experience in information security. He is the author of two books bridging AI innovation and ethical leadership - "AI-Driven Transformation of Security Operations Center (SOC)" and "AI and Us: The Ethical Choices" - and is currently completing his doctorate in the same space. You can connect with Dr Adeel Shaikh Muhammad at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shadeel/ As usual, connect with Maya at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagudka/ And subscribe to her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MayaGudka?sub_confirmation=1 For all other info, visit the website www.mayagudka.com

What do you do when you’re putting effort into a meaningful goal, but there’s no visible sign that anything is happening? If you’re in the ‘messy middle’ phase of a career change, business journey, fitness goal, or personal transformation, this episode from Maya Gudka will help you to stay committed to your goals when progress feels invisible and motivation dips. You’ll discover / learn: Why SMART goals can kill your progress The subtle mindset shift to make your goal attainment inevitable The fun secret to making goal progress sustainable long term As usual, connect with Maya at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagudka/ And subscribe to her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MayaGudka?sub_confirmation=1 For all other info, visit the website www.mayagudka.com

We've all experienced the never-ending to-do list that keeps you busy - too busy to dedicate time to the needle-moving, strategic work. In this episode, Maya shares four practical ways to declutter your work to-do list, drawing on what has actually worked for her clients inside organisations. If you’re a reliable high achiever who consistently delivers on everything asked of you - this episode is a must watch. What you'll learn: A foolproof way of deciding what actually belongs on your to-do list The conversations you need to have that help you take back control of your time As usual, connect with Maya at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagudka/ And subscribe to her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MayaGudka?sub_confirmation=1 For all other info, visit the website www.mayagudka.com

We've all been in that meeting where one person dominates the conversation and you can feel the rest of the group disengaging - but nobody quite knows how to interrupt. A listener wrote in asking exactly how to handle this, particularly when hierarchy is involved. In this episode, Maya walks through a set of practical tools, from setting things up before the meeting begins, to what to actually say in the moment when you need to step in. You’ll also learn The technique Maya uses at the start of every meeting that makes interrupting (when necessary) frictionless Simple tricks to set up a meeting in a way that won’t get derailed A word-for word example of what to say when you interrupt As usual, connect with Maya at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayagudka/ And subscribe to her YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@MayaGudka?sub_confirmation=1 For all other info, visit the website www.mayagudka.com