The Superpower of Empathy
Boardroom Association Podcast
In The Superpower of Empathy, host Naomi Smith explores how association leaders are turning the often-overlooked quality of empathy into a strategic force—for both their teams and their members. Martina deSole, Director of ENOLL, opens up about facing burnout within her team early in her leadership—and how empathy and structured mental health policies helped rebuild trust and resilience. Birgit Poniatowski, Executive Director of the International AIDS Society, shares how long-term community engagement and active listening are central to the IAS’s global impact. Also featuring...
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Adaptability and Innovation - Leading Through Change
Boardroom Association Podcast
In this episode of Leading Through Change – Adaptability & Innovation, host Naomi Smith speaks with association leaders who didn’t just weather disruption—they used it as a springboard for transformation. Dianna Steinbach, Senior Vice President at IMA, shares how the association pivoted when a major revenue stream collapsed. Typhaine Beauperin, CEO of FERMA, reflects on how a shift from sponsorship to partnerships gave her organisation the resilience it needed to thrive during the pandemic. Also featured is Steph Davidson from the National MS Society, who outlines a...
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Leading with Vision and Purpose
Boardroom Association Podcast
Welcome to Unlocking the Art of Exceptional Leadership, a three-part series exploring the qualities that define impactful leaders. On this first episode, host Naomi Smith speaks with two association leaders who’ve shaped their organisations through bold vision and purpose-driven leadership. She first talks to Paolo Falcioni, Director General of APPLiA, who shares how a daring rebranding effort—pitched aboard a rocking boat in Stockholm—redefined his association’s identity and purpose. Then, in conversation with Rosa Armesto Plaja, Director General of FESE, they explore how...
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Welcome to the Boardroom Podcast
Boardroom Association Podcast
Welcome to the Boardroom Podcast, a new initiative exploring the people, ideas, and stories shaping the future of associations. We’re very happy to bring you in-depth discussions on the latest trends impacting the association world, from leadership to strategy to member engagement and beyond. Produced in collaboration with our partner, the European Society of Association Executives, this is your go-to resource for navigating the evolving landscape of associations. If you have a story idea, please contact us—we’d love to hear from you. You can write to us at...
info_outlineWelcome to the Boardroom Podcast, a new initiative exploring the people, ideas, and stories shaping the future of associations. We’re very happy to bring you in-depth discussions on the latest trends impacting the association world, from leadership to strategy to member engagement and beyond. Produced in collaboration with our partner, the European Society of Association Executives, this is your go-to resource for navigating the evolving landscape of associations.
If you have a story idea, please contact us—we’d love to hear from you. You can write to us at [email protected]. Whether it’s an inspiring leader, a groundbreaking initiative, or a trend reshaping your world, your input can shape the conversations that matter most to our community.