Welcome to the new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

This episode is a special one, the first ever done in Italian with an Italian guest: Irene Linguari.

Irene Linguari is the Trainer and Inspirer of Italian Executive Assistants, having served as a Trainer, Speaker, and Mentor since 2011.In 2015, she created AssistenteDallaAallaZeta, the first Professional Training School in Italy dedicated to Executive Assistants, Office Managers, and Staff Functions. Every year, she trains and inspires hundreds of Assistants through the first training and outreach program entirely dedicated to all Support Roles, validated and delivered by the most important professional associations of Managers and Entrepreneurs.A Project Manager, Event Planner, and Former Executive Assistant, she contributes daily to the professional development and personal growth of the Assistants of Today and Tomorrow.

We explore and discuss the nuances of the Admin roles, the trends and the challenges in Italy and the new frame the Admin Roles have in the new landscape in which companies and organizations operate.

- Why are the EAs/PAs/Admins important and which is the strategic role they play in companies and organization?

- Which is the core of being a Strategic EA/PA/Admin, working in a new workplace?

Enjoy our conversation and turn your captions on if you're not an Italian speaker, as I am sure the topics I discuss with Irene are valid all around the world!

We are recording the episode live from AHK - The Italian- German Chamber of Commerce which partners with AssitestenteDallaAallaZ, and we celebreate 10 years of Anniversary of the school.

Stay tuned

MM

Welcome to the new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

I am so thrilled to welcome back Bonnie Low Kramen from the United States!

Bonnie is a leader instructor in the admin profession and she runs her workshop, "Be the ultimate assistant" workshop where she brings her insights and experience to help people level up and be the strategic business partners they aim to be.

Bonnie is not only a trainer and a friend, she's a mentor and she's the author of STAFF MATTERS, the book she wrote back in 2023 where she addresses the issues of the workplace bringing solutions to build the ultimate workplace, in which the people want to work.

She made also a TedxTalk titled - "The Real reasons people quit" - so Bonnie is a real Expert when it comes to building the new workplace.

We are going to discuss amazing topics:

- Why is so important showing up with our true total self?

- Why Authenticity is so vital in these last days?

- Is it always right to compromise ourselves to accept what we have around and where is the limit when accepting and compromising with what we have around us?

- Why is reputation and networking so important in this job market?

Enjoy our conversation and stay tuned!

MM

Welcome to this new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

My new guest is Jim Martin, from the United States

Jim Martin is a nationally recognized t turnaround and growth strategist, best known as the "International Turnaround Guru." As the founder and CEO of ACM Capital Partners, Jim specializes in helping companies navigate operational and financial distress, unlock hidden value, and return to profitability.
With decades of experience, Jim has successfully led complex restructurings, growth transformations, and exits across a range of industries. His creative, hands-on approach and decisive leadership have made him a trusted advisor to private equity firms, lenders, and business owners seeking to stabilize and scale their companies.
Jim brings clarity to chaos, bridging the gap between vision and execution with a sharp strategic lens and deep financial acumen.His expertise is focused on Crisis Management, Corporate Turnarounds, Value Creation, Private equity and Lender Engagement.

We will focus on Leadership, Leadership styles and approaches, and on Strategic Partnerships and why these are important in these challenging times.

Enjoy our conversation and stay tuned!

MM

Welcome to this new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

My new guest comes from the United States: Steven Puri!

Steven is the Founder and CEO of The Sukha Company with the mission to help millions of people find their focus, achieve more and have a healthy work life.

Steven's career started as a newscaster/interviewer for the #1 youth news show in theDC/Baltimore market (on WTTG-TV) and then as a junior software engineer & Thomas J.

He began working in film production and produced computer-generated visual effects for 14 movies including Independence Day which won the Academy Award for Visual Effects.

Steven then produced some indie films and eventually went studio-side to develop and producelive-action features as a VP of Development & Production at 20th Century Fox (running the DieHard and Wolverine franchises) and an EVP at DreamWorks Pictures for Kurtzman-OrciProductions where he worked on Star Trek, Transformers and more.

After Fox, Steven returned to building tech companies and founded The Sukha Company -‘sukha’ means ‘happiness from self-fulfillment’ in Sanskrit. T

he Sukha is a focus app thatbundles all the tools necessary to have a focused experience and a healthy, productive workday.

Being a Leader with 20+ years of experience in teams and people management, I discuss with Steven the Leadership styles, techniques and nuances that matter in this new hybrid workplace and that can help Leaders manage their teams effectively in a dynamic and changing business world

Stay tuned!

MM

** The Sukha Company website: https://www.thesukha.co/

Hello everyone and welcome to this new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

We are focusing today on Talent Acquisition and HR with my new guest coming from the United States: Mitch McDermott. Mitch McDermott is a purpose-driven executive and Founding Partner of Talent Ascension Group, an executive search firm redefining how talent meets opportunity. Mitch brings a dynamic blend of entrepreneurial spirit, global perspective, and a deep commitment to meaningful impact across the talent acquisition landscape. With over a decade of experience, Mitch has built a career centered around unlocking potential—both in individuals and in the organizations they serve. At the core of Mitch’s leadership philosophy is a belief in progress: progress for people, teams, and the future of work. His background reflects the same forward-thinking mindset that defines his work today—an ability to see potential where others may see limits, and a commitment to bringing that vision to life.
Empowering teams. Elevating careers. Shaping the future of work. Mitch McDermott stands at the intersection of purpose and performance, offering more than just executive search—he delivers transformation.

- Where is the intersection with AI and technology when thinking about the transformation we're seeing in the Talent acquisition landscape?

- Which are the trends and the updates in 2025 and beyond? for leaders and executives working in a new workplace?

- How can the potential be unlocked in individuals and how can this approach make the difference in the hiring process?

- With the workplace broken, how can talent acquisition contribute to restore it?

Enjoy our conversation and stay tuned!

Welcome to the new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

My new guest comes from the United States, Tara May.

Tara May is a leader in the movement for neurodiversity inthe workplace. She is CEO of Aspiritech, a revolutionary tech company that employs more than 100 autistic adults representing more than 90% of its team.Tara advocates for neurodiversity and she is a speaker championing embracing neurodiversity, mental health, and most of all, kindness, in the workplace.Tara spent more than 20 years in the corporate media space as a visionary, charismatic leader who transforms legacy organizations into thriving, future-focused digital properties.

In her career in media and tech, Tara has masterfully revolutionized companies by leading cultural shifts, innovating new products and introducing new technology to result in dramatic revenue growth.Tara is equally known for being an empowering leader, fostering high-performing teams through a positive, data-driven work environment that encouragesindividual career growth, collaboration and constant innovation.

Tara lives in Chicago with her husband and teens and tweens. Tara is the proud mother of an autistic preteen and is dedicated to championing and embracing neurodiversityin both life and work.

We will speak about Neurodiversity and the impact of technology in the business workplace:

1) Why is Neurodiversity a science today so important?

2) Where is the intersection between Neuroscience DE&I?

3) AI and Humans: Neuroscience definitely touchesthis actual debate where AI and Humans work together for a better future. How is the connection between the human sphere and the AI a growing momentum in 2025 and beyond?

Enjoy our conversation and stay tuned!

MM

Hello Everyone and welcome to this new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

I am excited to share this epsiode that we recorded live from Milan at the Italian - German Chamber of Commerce (AHK) having Diana Brandl as a special guest, with the collaboration of Irene Linguari (Assistenti dalla A alla Z) and Carla Stefanut who collaborated with me to organize this amazing initiative.

Diana is an author, a coach and an international speakerthat helps EA and Admin professionals to grow in their careers and master critical skills in the Admin role.

Diana has a strong background in Communications and is a dynamic networker. She continuously supports the role of the management assistant by speaking at internationalevents and publishing various articles in Germany and abroad focussing on Digital Transformation, Personal Branding, Strategic Networking, Mentoring,Diversity and Social Media. Diana writes her own blog The Socialista Projects and is influencing the industry with her creative initiatives such as launching the hashtag #WeAreInThisTogether.

In this episode we are going to focus on Goal Settings, Performance and Career management, with Diana sharing tip and tricks that can help us set up strategic goals and connect them with our career.

- How can we connect strategic goals with career progression? Where is the intersection to let our goals help us move on in our career?

- What are some practical KPIs that we can measure to make sure our goals are aligned and set up well?

- How can EAs and Admin Professionals be successful in setting up strategic goals with Leaders that are not valuing the role as we expect?

Enjoy our conversation and stay tuned!

MM

Welcome to the new episode of the MACE PODCAST!

Today's episode is special as I have a special guest joining me from the United States: Victoria Hill

Victoria has 15+ years of experience in the human resources marketplace. She is skilled in all aspects of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I), Leadership Development and HumanResources Management. Her focus is the human experience and building inclusive relationships. Victoria is currently working as the Sr. Director of Global Diversityand Social Impact for Advanced Group.

Victoria also facilitates Neurodiversity, Conscious Inclusion, Interview Bias, Bystander Intervention, Building Inclusive Relationships, and many other DE&I trainings for her organization as well as external partners. Victoria and her team develop diversity programs to promote unbiased decision-making while creating a safe space for employees to thrive.

We are going to speak about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion broadly, from strategy to leadership.

- Where is the Intersection with Mental Health and DE&I?

- Why thousands of professional are speaking about Mental Health and why do we have an entire month dedicated to it?

- Which is the new leadership reacting to the challenges DE&I has in the new workplace?

- Why speaking about Mental Health is more than a simple conversation?

Enjoy our conversation and stay tuned!