Founding CEO - Virgin Unite and Planetary Guardians

Welcome back to Rules Don’t Apply with The Growth Distillery.In this episode, Dan Krigstein sits down with the incomparable Jean Oelwang, Founding CEO and President of Virgin United, and a woman who has spent decades building partnerships that literally change the world.From working alongside icons like Nelson Mandela, Jane Goodall and Sir Richard Branson, to championing unity, moral leadership and purpose-driven business, Jean brings rare wisdom, warmth and clarity to a world in chaos.This conversation is equal parts moving, energising and delightfully human featuring stories of radical hope, unexpected friendships and the kind of leadership we all wish we saw more of.In this episode, we explore:• Why genuine partnership still feels “radical” in business• How love (yes, love!) can be a legitimate leadership strategy• What companies get wrong about culture and how to fix it• The rituals, values and behaviours that make relationships last• How we can rebuild unity in a world addicted to divisionIf you’re craving big ideas, practical inspiration and a reminder that connection still wins this one is unmissable.