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In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, innovation and sustainability.
Estelle shares her remarkable career journey, shaped by the influence of her trailblazing mother and grandmother. Originally drawn to astrophysics, she ultimately chose ecological transformation, driven by curiosity and a passion for creating meaningful impact.
Throughout the discussion, Estelle underscores the value of trusting your instincts and taking decisive action, illustrating these principles with pivotal moments from her own career. She opens up about the challenges of balancing professional ambitions with personal life, and how initiatives like “Veolia Cares” reflect her commitment to progressive workplace policies.
The conversation also explores the urgent need for bold environmental solutions amid political complexities, and Estelle offers her perspective on the growing role of AI in shaping executive decisions.
Watch the full episode of "Executive Decisions” above.
00:00 Introducing Estelle Brachlianoff and her leadership
02:09 Childhood Dreams and the Influence of Trailblazing Women
05:35 Navigating a Career with Curiosity and Seizing Opportunities
09:28 Finding Purpose and Legacy in Veolia's Ecological Mission
12:06 Estelle's Approach to Empowering Teams and Making Decisions
16:30 Personnel Decisions, Trusting Instincts and Veolia Cares Initiative
21:24 Challenging Gendered Questions on Work-Life Balance for CEOs
26:54 Veolia's Role in Ecological Transition Amidst Political Complexities
33:02 Reflecting on Key Decisions and AI's Impact on Leadership
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In this episode of Executive Decisions, Steve Sedgwick sits down with Estelle Brachlianoff, CEO of Veolia, for an inspiring conversation about leadership, innovation and sustainability.
Estelle shares her remarkable career journey, shaped by the influence of her trailblazing mother and grandmother. Originally drawn to astrophysics, she ultimately chose ecological transformation, driven by curiosity and a passion for creating meaningful impact.
Throughout the discussion, Estelle underscores the value of trusting your instincts and taking decisive action, illustrating these principles with pivotal moments from her own career. She opens up about the challenges of balancing professional ambitions with personal life, and how initiatives like “Veolia Cares” reflect her commitment to progressive workplace policies.
The conversation also explores the urgent need for bold environmental solutions amid political complexities, and Estelle offers her perspective on the growing role of AI in shaping executive decisions.
Watch the full episode of "Executive Decisions” above.
00:00 Introducing Estelle Brachlianoff and her leadership
02:09 Childhood Dreams and the Influence of Trailblazing Women
05:35 Navigating a Career with Curiosity and Seizing Opportunities
09:28 Finding Purpose and Legacy in Veolia's Ecological Mission
12:06 Estelle's Approach to Empowering Teams and Making Decisions
16:30 Personnel Decisions, Trusting Instincts and Veolia Cares Initiative
21:24 Challenging Gendered Questions on Work-Life Balance for CEOs
26:54 Veolia's Role in Ecological Transition Amidst Political Complexities
33:02 Reflecting on Key Decisions and AI's Impact on Leadership
#CNBC #CNBCPodcast #ExecutiveDecisions
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