In this episode of Women Leadership Reframe, we sit down with Borbála Molnár ("Bori"), Head of Coaching and Mentoring at Nokia. Bori shares valuable insights on building a global coaching culture, the power of presence in leadership, and how coaching can transform both individuals and organizations. With her unique background as a teacher of English and Scandinavian languages turned HR professional, Bori brings a fresh perspective on helping people learn and grow.

• (00:00 - 02:26) Introduction to Bori and her role at Nokia
• (02:27 - 05:02) The colorful person behind the professional: Bori's journey and Renaissance spirit
• (05:27 - 08:56) How Bori found her professional calling in coaching and the continuous learning journey
• (08:58 - 13:10) Whether coach or leader, how to build your presence and listening skills
• (13:21 - 16:01) Breaking down coaching stigmas and misconceptions
• (16:06 - 22:17) Building a coaching culture at Nokia: From top leadership to global community
• (22:20 - 24:59) Creating psychological safety through coaching leadership
• (26:19 - 30:01) How early in career women leaders can utilise coaching to envision their unique leadership path
• (34:15 - 35:41) How to get the most out of coaching when your organisation is providing this resource

About Borbála Molnár:

Borbála (Bori) Molnár is a coach, trainer, facilitator, program designer, mentor and in short, an HR professional.

As Head of Coaching & Mentoring at Nokia, she currently specializes in leadership, talent and career development, workshops and online training. She has worked as Business TLO supporting various organizations in Nokia, prior to that was Communication and Change Manager for Real Estate in Nokia. She has worked as HR Consultant and HR manager in Hungary, supporting the Nokia Europe region in talent and performance management. She has also worked as consultant, translator and interpreter.

By education she is originally a teacher in English and a lecturer in Scandinavian languages and literature and is passionate about helping people learn and grow. She is interested in gamification and creating new solutions – linked to leadership development, diversity and inclusion.

A mother of three, with many hobbies, too little free time and cats at home ensuring she’s moving around.

"Being fully present can affect trust-building and create more psychological safety. For example, using active listening. So I think we're not just preaching, but we are showcasing and role modeling as HR professionals."

 ”We still have a stigma, despite all our efforts, when it comes to explaining coaching, the impact of coaching, and why it's probably the most impactful learning and development method because it's individualized–or I could say customized.”

"Most people who turn to coaching are there because they want to do even better."

"What is really important to me is making an impact, creating value for the individual or in some cases for a team."

"I believe deep down that human coaches will never disappear. The human touch, the human connection is needed."

Reframe the Coaching Mindset

• Recognize coaching as a continuous learning journey, not a remedial tool
• Understand that high performers seek coaching to excel further, not fix problems
• Approach each session with curiosity and openness, even if you're unsure what to discuss
• View coaching as a customized, individualized development opportunity

How Leaders Can Create Psychological Safety Through Presence

• Practice "going last" in meetings to encourage others to share their thoughts
• Use active listening techniques, paying...

In this episode, co-host Ellie English sits down with Ursula Pottinga, Chief Operations Officer, BEabove Leadership and a Master NeuroTransformational coach, to discuss the neuroscience behind burnout, why it’s a systemic issue, and how organisations can shift from burnout to buy-in.

Ursula shares practical insights on integrating personal and professional lives, cultivating brain-friendly workplaces, and using coaching mindsets to build trust and engagement. Packed with actionable advice, this episode is a must-listen for leaders and organisations seeking to create healthier, more resilient and high performing workplace cultures.

Timestamps:

00:00 Welcome to Women Leadership Reframe

01:19 Introducing Ursula Pottinga

03:11 The Human and Professional Integration

05:18 The Importance of Authenticity in Leadership

12:42 Understanding Burnout and Boredom

13:17 The Role of Neuroscience in Leadership

21:03 Creating a Culture of Trust and Coaching

31:45 The Importance of Professional Coaching

32:03 Wellness Programs in Organisations

33:07 Challenges HR Leaders Face

33:34 The Value of Soft Skills

34:19 Linking Qualitative and Quantitative Performance

36:09 Overcoming Confirmation Bias

38:02 Cultivating Expansive Thinking

39:25 The Power of Personal Relevance

40:59 The Role of Neuroplasticity in Organisations

41:43 Mergers and Acquisitions: Cultural Integration

44:38 Building Brain-Friendly Workplaces

44:51 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals

51:49 Saying No with Grace and Connection

59:07 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Connect with Ursula

• Be Above Leadership: https://www.beaboveleadership.com
• Profound Growth Coaching: https://www.profoundgrowth.com
• Connect with Ursula on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ursula-pottinga
• Connect with us Ellie English at linkedin.com/in/ellieenglish2 and Hollie Rottman at linkedin.com/in/hollierottmanconsulting

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In this episode of Women Leadership Reframe, we sit down with Anna Simioni, Vice Chairwoman of the Board of the Foundation for Italian Cancer Research and Boston Consulting Group Advisor. Anna shares profound insights on redefining success, embracing generative conflict, and creating environments where women leaders can flourish rather than simply improve.

Anna's unique perspective on leadership challenges traditional notions of harmony and presents a compelling case for how productive disagreement can lead to better outcomes. She also discusses her initiative to address the concerning trend of women leaving the workforce and her innovative program at Politecnico Business School in Milan.

• (03.08 - 11:36) The shift from "improving" to "flourishing" in personal and professional growth
• (12:13 - 15:06) Why harmony isn't always the goal: embracing generative conflict
• (15:12 - 19:58) Anna's journey from her biggest hurdle being "herself and her attitude” to embracing failure and learning with a “Growth Mindset”
• (20:19 - 27:04) The power of a growth mindset in leadership development
• (28:53 - 33:51) What is generative conflict?
• (36:06 - 42:20) 2022 Wake-up call: over 95% of all voluntary terminations were women
• (43:09 - 46:34) Growth, learning and impact: a three dimensional approach to a senior women leadership program to increase impact
• (46:39 - 50:13) The power of allyship and leveraging a bigger network, embracing conflict, and leading beyond your role for bigger impact
• (51:06 - 53:31) How organizations can create environments that welcome productive disagreement

Anna Simioni is Vice Chairwoman of the Board of the Foundation for Italian Cancer Research and a member of the Board of Banca Generali. She serves as a Boston Consulting Group Advisor for People & Organization practice, after having been Executive Director. With over 16 years in executive positions and 19 years of consulting practice, Anna brings deep expertise in transformation, organizational effectiveness, behavioral changes, trust building, and leadership development.

A certified coach since 2009 with specializations in Narrative and Somatic Coaching, Anna is also a certified teacher of the Feldenkrais Method. She has been Chair member of the Harvard Graduate School of Education Learning & Innovation Laboratory. Anna holds a Business Administration degree from Università Luigi Bocconi and a master's in Human Resources from the University of Michigan School of Business.

"Success is really being able to put your power at the service of your purpose."

"Life is never in harmony... What matters is how you recover from the imperfection and the misalignment, to recreate a stronger bond or relationship with people."

"The way you do things really makes visible what you want to achieve... It's not about having a goal or having an ambition and saying, 'okay, ambition is so important that I need to find a way to accomplish it.' The way you try to achieve things is even more important."

"Most of the time we completely forget that the decision is good only when it is applied... making a decision in a shorter time and then having a very long or never full implementation, for me, it's not the best thing that an organization can do."

1. Embrace productive disagreement as a path to better solutions and stronger relationships
2. Focus on how you achieve goals, not just what you achieve
3. Create space for different voices and perspectives in decision-making
4. Build and leverage networks beyond your immediate organization
5. Practice self-awareness and be open to changing your narrative
6. Consider both adding and removing things in your life to flourish
7. Approach conflict with curiosity rather than...