Category Archives: Male

Willy Boulter, Airline Consultant, Advisor & Author

Didn’t actively seek a career in airlines—joined via a management trainee program in Hong Kong.

Early leadership roots in the British Army, learning the importance of systems, codes, and communication.

Richard Longworth, Author of Becoming Whole in a Fractured World & Educator

Early inspiration from his uncle and exposure to Jiddu Krishnamurti’s philosophy in Manchester, England
Running youth groups with his wife in Montreal and a leadership role during the United Church of Canada’s 50th anniversary

Frank Wouters: Green Hydrogen Evangelist & Chairman MENA, Hydrogen Alliance |

Frank Wouters shares his journey from working with wind pumps in Africa to becoming deeply involved in renewable energy.
He explains how his focus shifted toward cleaning up energy “molecules” (fossil fuels) using green hydrogen.

JC Gaillard, Founder & CEO of Corix Partners: Rethinking Cybersecurity Leadership & Governance

JC Gaillard shares his early realization at Rabobank in 2000 that cybersecurity is less about technology and more about “how and by whom” security is executed.
Transformation is often blocked by governance and leadership challenges, not technical limitations.

Indrajit Lahiri, Founder of Foodka & Pickle Solutions Pvt. Ltd

Indrajit frames his life as a continuous act of documenting stories, whether in sales, IT, or food. His transition is driven by a desire to capture slices of time, making food the hero rather than himself.

Shifting Gears at Life’s Crossroads: Insights from Author Darryl “DJ” Heffline

Reflecting on a defining moment when he found himself “on the outside” of a company he helped build.
Realizing that dreams can sometimes end—and how that realization can trigger necessary personal transformation.

Pierre du Plessis: Keynote Speaker, Strategist & Founder of Be Brave

Pierre’s experience spans fashion, advertising, branding, theology, product design, and strategy, fostering a holistic, conceptual approach.
Cross-disciplinary insights are crucial for modern leadership and problem-solving.

Insights from Marcus Fontoura, Technical Fellow at Microsoft

His early days at Microsoft and witnessing the leadership transformation under Satya Nadella.
Challenges of teams working in silos and the importance of unifying under a collaborative platform.