In Episode 16, we explore the power of leading through storytelling.

Our guest, Karuna Ramanathan, has an established track record in supporting senior leaders and organizations through difficult transformations, increasingly in middle manager execution challenges, and in values, people, and culture change.

Following two tours as a naval warship captain, Karuna went on to lead and architect leadership transformation and systems-level change in the Center for Leadership Development (2004-2014) as its Deputy Head.

Karuna is currently the Principal Consultant for KR Konsulting (KRK), based in Singapore.

He created the “251 Storytelling Model for Leaders”, adopted by UNICEF in 2013, and was featured as one of the “Top 10 Organisation Development Consultants 2023” by the Asia Business Outlook.

Episode 16 illuminates:

• Why Storytelling is a critical skill for leaders to hone.
• Specific techniques to structure and deliver compelling stories to inspire and influence.
• How storytelling helps cultivate a common sense of purpose, shared vision, and motivation.
• Common pitfalls or mistakes leaders should be mindful of when storytelling.
• Striking a balance between vulnerability, transparency, and confidentiality in storytelling.

You can learn more about Karuna and connect with him via his LinkedIn profile.

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Episode 15 offers a fascinating look into the role of Corporate Chaplains and the nexus of Corporate Chaplaincy and Spirituality in the Workplace.

Our guest, Cyril Gowler, shares how his work as a Corporate Chaplain helps enhance workplace relationships and offers much-needed emotional and spiritual support to employees in these challenging times.

Here is an overview of some of the many topics we discussed relating to his important work:

• The role and day in the life of a Corporate Chaplain.

• Cyril’s role and efforts in promoting and facilitating “Trauma Informed Care.”

• Common misconceptions about Corporate chaplains.

• How Chaplains help support employee well-being, work satisfaction, engagement, and performance.

• The benefits of this role in supporting employees experiencing personal challenges and crises.
• Ways in which Corporate Chaplains create a safe and inclusive space for employees to explore and express their spirituality.
• The impacts of loneliness today in the workplace and how his role is helping to address such.

[GUEST BIO] Cyril Gowler

Cyril Gowler is a Corporate Chaplain with All Weather Windows and an on-call Chaplain with the City of Edmonton and the Edmonton Police Service.

He is one of four district chaplains with the RCMP K Division and a member of the Canadian Police Chaplains Association.

He serves as a Board Member of the Edmonton Community Chaplaincy Association, the Association of Alliance Chaplains (Canada), and the Christian & Missionary Alliance. He also officiates weddings and offers marriage counseling.

His specialties include the "Prepare and Enrich Canada" evaluation process for pre-marital and marital counseling. He has been certified to administer this evaluation for about 23 years and has had excellent results.

You can learn more about and connect with Cyril via LinkedIn.

[LinkedIn Profile] https://www.linkedin.com/in/cyril-gowler-1a867913/

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