EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 1H 8M
Leading with Chill: Giorgio Natili on Courage, Creativity, and Code
from The Kidd and Friends Podcast | Self-Improvement and Mindset Insights · host Christopher "KiDD" Perry
On this episode of The Kidd & Friends Podcast, we’re joined by Giorgio Natili—tech industry veteran, AI innovator, and author of the upcoming book The Imperfect Life of an Engineering Manager. With over two decades of experience leading engineering teams at Amazon, Mozilla Firefox, Capital One, and now as VP of Engineering at Opaque Systems, Giorgio brings deep insight into modern leadership, team building, and emotional intelligence in tech.We explore how embracing imperfection and human-centered management can transform organizations and drive innovation. Giorgio shares how he developed his leadership style, why psychological safety and trust are critical in high-performance tech teams, and how AI is evolving to protect data privacy without slowing down progress.We also talk motorcycles, mindfulness, and how staying chill under pressure is a superpower in both life and business. If you're into self-improvement, tech leadership, AI ethics, or just want to hear from someone who really gets it—this one's for you.🔗 Connect with Giorgio on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/giorgionatili/🔗 Stay connected & join the journey:📍 TikTok: @thekiddandfriendspodcast📍 Instagram: @dynamokidd | @thekiddandfriendspodcast📍 X (Twitter): @dynamokidd📍 LinkedIn: Christopher Perry💥 Support the podcast & explore these awesome resources:🎬 World of Literature and Film Festival – Explore groundbreaking films & literature:🔗 Wolf Media Festival🍄 Cultivating Wisdom – Microdosing & mushroom-inspired apparel (use code Perry for 20% off!):🔗 Shop Now🎶 MuseFlow – Learn how to sight-read music & play piano (use code Kidd50 for a special discount!):🔗 Start Playing Today🔥 Tune in, subscribe, and let's go on this wild ride together! 🔥#GiorgioNatili #TheKiddAndFriendsPodcast #TechLeadership #AIInnovation #EngineeringLeadership #SelfImprovement #MindsetMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #EngineeringManager #OpaqueSystems #PsychologicalSafety #TeamCulture #WorkplaceMindset #ModernLeadership #PersonalGrowth #DataPrivacy #AIPlatforms #MindfulLeadership #MotorcycleMindset #CreativeLeadership #CareerGrowth #TechCareers #LeadershipPodcast #SpiritualLeadership #HumanCenteredLeadership
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On this episode of The Kidd & Friends Podcast, we’re joined by Giorgio Natili—tech industry veteran, AI innovator, and author of the upcoming book The Imperfect Life of an Engineering Manager. With over two decades of experience leading engineering teams at Amazon, Mozilla Firefox, Capital One, and now as VP of Engineering at Opaque Systems, Giorgio brings deep insight into modern leadership, team building, and emotional intelligence in tech.We explore how embracing imperfection and human-centered management can transform organizations and drive innovation. Giorgio shares how he developed his leadership style, why psychological safety and trust are critical in high-performance tech teams, and how AI is evolving to protect data privacy without slowing down progress.We also talk motorcycles, mindfulness, and how staying chill under pressure is a superpower in both life and business. If you're into self-improvement, tech leadership, AI ethics, or just want to hear from someone who really gets it—this one's for you.🔗 Connect with Giorgio on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/giorgionatili/🔗 Stay connected & join the journey:📍 TikTok: @thekiddandfriendspodcast📍 Instagram: @dynamokidd | @thekiddandfriendspodcast📍 X (Twitter): @dynamokidd📍 LinkedIn: Christopher Perry💥 Support the podcast & explore these awesome resources:🎬 World of Literature and Film Festival – Explore groundbreaking films & literature:🔗 Wolf Media Festival🍄 Cultivating Wisdom – Microdosing & mushroom-inspired apparel (use code Perry for 20% off!):🔗 Shop Now🎶 MuseFlow – Learn how to sight-read music & play piano (use code Kidd50 for a special discount!):🔗 Start Playing Today🔥 Tune in, subscribe, and let's go on this wild ride together! 🔥#GiorgioNatili #TheKiddAndFriendsPodcast #TechLeadership #AIInnovation #EngineeringLeadership #SelfImprovement #MindsetMatters #LeadershipDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #EngineeringManager #OpaqueSystems #PsychologicalSafety #TeamCulture #WorkplaceMindset #ModernLeadership #PersonalGrowth #DataPrivacy #AIPlatforms #MindfulLeadership #MotorcycleMindset #CreativeLeadership #CareerGrowth #TechCareers #LeadershipPodcast #SpiritualLeadership #HumanCenteredLeadership
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