Excellence Foresight with Nancy Nouaimeh
Welcome to Excellence Foresight
Conversations that shape the future of excellence and leadership
Let’s be real - excellence doesn’t just “happen.” It’s built, nurtured, and sometimes wrestled into place. In a world that’s constantly shifting, leaders and teams need more than just good intentions, they need strategies that actually work.
That’s exactly what we bring to the table. Each episode is packed with real-world insights, practical takeaways, and conversations with industry pros who’ve been there, done that, and have the stories to prove it. I’ll also sprinkle in lessons from my 25 years of experience working across diverse, multicultural settings—because trust me, I’ve seen it all.
So, if you’re ready to drop the guesswork and fast-track your way to excellence, you’re in the right place. Excellence Foresight is here to make the journey insightful, engaging, and maybe even a little fun.
Tune in, get inspired, and let’s build something great together.
Episodes
33 episodes
Excellence Under Pressure: What Organizations Reveal When It Really Matters with Gerard Murphy
Pressure does not make an organization better or worse. It exposes what is already there. In this episode I sit down with Gerard Murphy, drawing on decades of policing, safeguarding, crisis leadership, and international security advisory work, ...
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What it Takes to Support People and Performance in a Crisis with Nancy Nouaimeh
Crisis doesn’t show up as a calendar invite. It seeps into tone, silence, rushed decisions, and the moment your team stops asking hard questions. I’m Nancy Nouaimeh, and I’m speaking directly to leaders navigating disruption not only in markets...
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Why HR Skips the One Step That Could Fix Engagement with Kelly Price
Recognition isn’t a perk; it’s a system signal. We sit down with Kelly Price, founder of ThriveHR, to unpack why so many companies chase “engagement” while skipping the first principle: measure how work truly happens, then align rewards, roles,...
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How to lead beyond your comfort zone with Marc Monteil
Excellence doesn’t live in a slide deck; it shows up when the stakes are high and the ground is unfamiliar. That’s why we invited Mark Monteil, who left a successful manufacturing career to lead in New Caledonia’s mining sector, to unpack what ...
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Lead With Alignment And Balance with Nancy Nouaimeh
Results don’t slip because your strategy is fuzzy. They slip because daily behavior doesn’t match what the strategy demands. We kick off 2026 by drawing a hard line between intent and action and by showing how to design systems that make the ri...
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Implementation Science in Action: Making Change Practical for Leaders with Julia Moore
Change rarely fails because of bad strategy; it fails because execution collides with human reality. We sit down with Julia Moore from the Center for Implementation to unpack how leaders can swap “train and pray” for practical, evidence-informe...
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Riding Toward Excellence: Culture, Speed & Team Dynamics- A cyclist’s view on organizational flow and the Shingo Model With Peter Barnett
A peloton moves faster than any lone rider, not by heroics but by trust, timing, and the quiet work no one sees. That same dynamic powers great organizations. We sit down with Peter Barnett, director of executive education at the Shingo Institu...
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Scaling Smart: Excellence through Systems, Innovation, and Grit with Jennifer Yeh
What happens when system thinking meets creative entrepreneurship? Jennifer Yeh's remarkable journey offers a masterclass in lean, strategic scaling. In just one year, she grew her photography platform Shoot from $800,000 to $10.1 million with ...
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The Ten Permissions: A Framework for Adaptive Leadership with Jillian Reilly
What would happen if you gave yourself permission to adapt, create, and lead differently in our disruptive world? Jillian Reilly discovered the answer while tackling the world's largest HIV/AIDS epidemic in Zimbabwe. Amid this imme...
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Building Learning Capabilities with Sabrina Malter
What truly separates exceptional organizations from the rest? It's not just about having the right processes or the best talent, it's about creating environments where learning flourishes at every level. Sabrina Malter, a seasoned business coac...
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Journey of Understanding: A conversation on PMO structure and strategy with Dr. Robert Joslin
Dr. Robert Joslin, founder of the Association of International Project Management Officers (AIPMO), joins us for a profound exploration of how Project Management Offices can evolve from administrative functions into strategic drivers of organiz...
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The Global OE Index: Measuring Organizational Excellence with Dawn Ringrose
What makes some organizations excel while others struggle? The answer lies in understanding and implementing a proven framework for organizational excellence.Dawn Ringrose, principal of Organizational Excellence Specialist Canada, takes...
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Beyond Surviving Change: How To Transform It Into A Core Strength
Are you truly ready for change? This question sits at the heart of organizational success. Change readiness separates thriving companies from those merely struggling to keep up.The statistics tell a compelling story: 73% of organization...
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How to Build Systems that Actually Work with Nancy Nouaimeh
Why do perfect solutions fail to stick in organizations? The answer lies not in the quality of our problem-solving, but in our ability to create sustainable systems that support long-term success.In this deep dive into organizational ex...
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She Leads, She Thrives: My Journey with Nancy Nouaimeh on the other side of the mic
Nancy Nouaimeh steps into the guest seat for this powerful Women's Day special, offering a rare glimpse into her journey as a global entrepreneur running companies across Dubai and Dublin.From her unexpected beginnings sequencing fungal...
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Innovating the Future – AI and Standards with Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane
Dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence (AI) through an engaging and insightful discussion with Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane. As we immerse ourselves in this episode, you'll discover the true potential of AI—not merely as a to...
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How to create a High Performing Emotionally Intelligent Organisation with Olive Murphy
Unlock the transformative power of emotional intelligence with our special guest, Olive Murphy, a neuroscience-accredited coach with over 25 years of experience in coaching high-level professionals. Discover how emotional intelligence goes beyo...
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Creating Meaningful Moments: The Intersection of Empathy and Excellence with Nancy Nouaimeh
This episode of the Excellence Foresight Podcast invites you to embrace the art of intentionally crafting meaningful moments, focusing on elevation, insight, connection, and pride in 2025. Drawing from personal experiences and the transfor...
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Navigating Cultural Sensitivity: The Key to Transformative Leadership with Aziz Musa
Discover the transformative power of cultural sensitivity in leadership as we sit down with Aziz Musa, a trailblazer in digital marketing. Aziz opens up about his unique journey from being the youngest CEO of a public company in the UK to setti...
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Building Bridges with the Right Questions with Sean Grace
Ever wondered how the right question can ignite a spark of creativity or resolve a lingering conflict? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Sean Grace, an acclaimed communication consultant and author of "The Art of the Question." In t...
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Visual Workplace: Transforming Operations through Visuality with Gwendolyn Galsworth
Discover the Power of Visual Workplace Management with Industry Leader Gwendolyn GalsworthImagine a workplace where visual devices act as a universal language, driving operational excellence while enhancing communication and engag...
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The Power of Coaching in Modern Leadership with Nancy Nouaimeh
In a rapidly changing world, how can leaders transform their teams from functional to extraordinarily dynamic? In this episode of Leadership Coaching for Excellence, I'm Nancy Nouaimeh, sharing insights from my 24-year journey as a Lea...
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Your tips to design a Culture of Excellence
What if creating a culture of excellence could be your organization's secret to sustained success and adaptability? On today's episode of the Excellence Foresight Podcast, we discuss the critical components of designing such a culture—from esta...
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Seek Perfection: Kaizen, Kodawari, and Creative Excellence with Edwin Garro
Unlock the secrets of achieving excellence in business with Edwin Garro, president of PXS Group in Costa Rica. Edwin takes us on a journey through the Japanese principles of Kodawari and Kaizen—striving for perfection and continuous improvement...
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NextGen Ed: Resilience & Innovation in a Globalized World with Dr. Raul Rodriguez
Curious about how a background in psychology and data science can lead to a transformative role in educational leadership? Join us as we sit down with Dr. Raul Rodriguez, Vice President of Voxen University, and uncover his fascinating journey f...
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