Raul Cuadrado is the Vice President of Customer Service at DHL Express Spain, with a 26-year career that spans operations, strategy, transformation, and international leadership. Trained as an engineer, Raul rose through the ranks with sharp analytical thinking and a deep drive to solve problems — until he realized that what made him successful was also limiting his impact.

In this episode, Raul reflects on his shift from fast answers to slow growth and what it really takes to support others. He shares the inner work of leadership: facing the “dark side” of our strengths, softening judgment, and embracing emotion in a world that often asks leaders to hide it. He talks about stepping out of the strategy room to build something lasting on the ground, why labels hurt more than they help, and how purpose — not power — has become his compass. With honesty and humility, Raul offers a powerful invitation: to lead as one whole person, not a polished projection.

Faranak Farahmand Pour is a global executive at Google and board member with a remarkable journey that spans law, sales, technology, and leadership across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. From a young immigrant navigating a new language to leading strategic initiatives at some of the world’s top companies, Faranak’s path has been shaped by resilience, curiosity, and a deep commitment to staying grounded.

In this episode, she opens up about her journey—from her early days at Philips, where she learned the power of getting out of her comfort zone, to bold moments in tough negotiations, and her ongoing drive to help others succeed. She talks about the balance between analytical rigor and playfulness, the female energy she brings into male-dominated rooms, and why genuine human connections matter more than titles.

With honesty and warmth, Faranak shares lessons on growth, self-reflection, and the power of knowing your limits—plus the advice she’d give her younger self and the next generation of leaders.

Sulaiman Ansari is a seasoned global business leader with nearly three decades of experience across six continents and brands like Unilever, PepsiCo, Gillette, and Lipton. Originally trained in comparative religion, he never planned a corporate path — instead, it unfolded through what he calls “a series of happy accidents.” Today, he brings deep experience, grounded wisdom, and a refreshingly human lens to leadership.

In this episode, Sulaiman reflects on what it means to lead when you don’t have it all figured out — and why flexibility, failure, and faith often matter more than control. He talks about learning to “follow the breadcrumbs,” how decision-making gets better with practice, and what it takes to build teams that think differently. This is a warm, reflective conversation about evolving through challenge, finding purpose at work, and letting life (sometimes) take the wheel.