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EPISODE · Aug 12, 2025 · 28 MIN

From Corporate to Public Service: Chief Executive, Mike Astell, Leadership, Disruption, and Growth

from People and Pioneers - The Podcast · host Geraldine "G" Butler-Wright

You think you know someone, and then you see them in a completely different context.That was the case when I sat down with my friend, Mike Astell, CEO of FCDO Services.In this latest episode of People & Pioneers, Mike and I did a deep dive into his move from corporate to public service, and the mindset shifts that came with it.What stood out for me:How to lean into your team’s cultural insightDisrupting without losing hearts and mindsThe power of delegation in driving accelerationThe lasting impact of mentorship, and how it compounds growth over timeThanks, as always, for the great conversation and insights, Mike.

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