The Global Discussion

Simon Hodgkins speaks with Omaid Hiwaizi on this episode of The Global Discussion. Omaid Hiwaizi has been busy navigating the intersection of creativity, technology, and human behavior. His story, which he shared on The Global Discussion podcast, is shaped by migration, curiosity, and a relentless desire to work on ideas that matter. It is also the story of someone who refuses to view innovation as an abstract notion. For Omaid, technology is valuable only when it moves the needle for real people in the real world.00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest Omaid Hiwaizi00:33 - From Iraq to the UK, immigrant story and early life01:14 - Maths, avant-garde design at i-D, and starting a first agency at 2402:04 - Building HHM and Crayon, then moving into WPP, Sapient, and Blippar03:24 - Working on emerging tech and complex propositions at Future Positive06:36 - Making complexity compelling, L cells, GLP-1, and consumer storytelling12:52 - Lessons from Blippar, Covent Garden AR campaign, and real business KPIs24:44 - AI’s true impact, disappearing junior roles, no-code, and careers of the futureWatch or Listen to The Global DiscussionSpotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/3QdMqfz...Web ► https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com⁠YouTube ► / @theglobaldiscussion Others ► LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook Join the newsletter via the website for updates on new episodes.

David Quinn brings a mix of theatre, advertising insight, and cultural curiosity that feels both refreshing and grounded on this episode of The Global Discussion. As founder and Business Director of Bloom, the Dublin-based creative and strategic agency, David has spent decades helping challenger brands punch above their weight. His work with Brady Family Ham is the example most people know, but the thinking behind it is what really sets the tone for his approach.David traced the path that led him from the underground theatre scene in Galway to becoming a respected voice in Irish advertising. The journey is anything but linear, and that is what makes it compelling.00:44 - Bloom Advertising and building Brady Family Ham into a market leader01:15 - Punchbag Theatre, found spaces, and the origins of "Eclipsed."07:23 - Magdalene Laundries, national reaction, and Tommy Tiernan's early days08:41 - Founding Bloom, Bloomsday inspiration, and working with challenger brands17:18 - How theatre and advertising intersect: big ideas, pitching, and performance17:46 - "A Modest Proposal," homelessness, and savage satire in modern Ireland26:32 - From cave paintings to AI: the future of media, IAPI, and advice for young creativesWatch or Listen to The Global DiscussionSpotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/3QdMqfz...Web ► https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com⁠YouTube ► / @theglobaldiscussion Others ► LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook Join the newsletter via the website for updates on new episodes.

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Simon Hodgkins catches up with Amanda Wallace on this episode of The Global Discussion. As Director of CDH Consultants Ltd, Amanda brings two decades of executive experience, combining a deep understanding of people with the complex realities of business transformation.00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest Amanda Wallace02:50 - From “office politics” to stakeholder management05:02 - The speed trap in transformation, resistance, and leadership misalignment08:04 - How Amanda aligns leadership, current state to target state15:14 - Stakeholder mapping, choosing champions, understanding impact and resistance20:33 - Supporting senior leaders, the perfection trap, when to step in or step back25:43 - AI, real data, and the future of leadership and org designWatch or Listen to The Global DiscussionSpotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/3QdMqfz...Web ► https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com⁠YouTube ► / @theglobaldiscussion Others ► LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook Join the newsletter via the website for updates on new episodes.

Charlotte Otter, a former journalist turned executive coach and founder of Otter Advisory, is in conversation with Host Simon Hodgkins on this episode of The Global Discussion. The topics include leadership, reputation, and what it really means to build trust in a world that never stops changing!00:33 - Charlotte's journey, journalism to SAP to Otter Advisory, and change leadership MSc04:13 - Why we need new leaders today, the crisis of leadership07:35 - Adaptability over command and control, qualities modern leaders need10:39 - Reputation equity explained, own your story, and create a record of success14:11 - Reputation 360, unlocking executive narratives and a shy CEO case study20:43 - The art of storytelling for leaders, details that create connection26:52 - Final takeaway: build your reputation on LinkedIn.Watch or Listen to The Global DiscussionSpotify ► https://open.spotify.com/show/3QdMqfz...Web ► https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com⁠YouTube ► / @theglobaldiscussion Others ► LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and Facebook Join the newsletter via the website for updates on new episodes