Show Notes
A Pivotal Moment is a podcast about ordinary people who made extraordinary decisions. Having reached a turning point in their lives, businesses, or careers, each of my guests made a dramatic change. I'll be asking them how this came about, the sacrifices they made to make a change, and the impact it had on their lives, the lives of their families, organisations and themselves. Throughout the series we will hear powerful stories of those nagging feelings of unease, of frustration, that persistent inner voice, saying, “I need to do something else.”
My name is Mark Cahalane and through my business Martello Leadership I help businesses tell compelling stories to engage their stakeholders. I coach senior business leaders on systemic change and leadership. I partner business teams to help them drive high performance. And when business relationships go wrong, I help them all negotiate better ways of working together. I am all about change and transformation. You can find out more on my take on these topics at martelloleadership.com.
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