Are leaders born or made? Featuring Matthew Caruana, CEO of the JA Malta Foundation

Remote Teams vs Office Culture with Taja Sukarya, Senior World Builder at Axon Park

In the Season 2 finale, Taja, Senior World Builder at Axon Park, walks us through his journey into VR and what it takes to lead a global creative team. We explore remote leadership, clear communication and how creativity thrives when people have space to think. A sharp look at the future of virtual work and learning.

Are leaders born or made? Featuring Matthew Caruana, CEO of the JA Malta Foundation

In this episode of ELEV8, we’re joined by Matthew Caruana, CEO of the JA Malta Foundation, for a grounded conversation on the classic question: are leaders born or made? Drawing on youth development and leadership education, Matthew shares how mindset, skills, and lived experience shape effective leaders in practice. Join us as we explore how leadership grows over time, what helps it take root, and how real people develop it in everyday settings. If you lead teams, mentor young people, or are shaping your own path, this conversation offers clear perspective without the fluff.

Navigating Conflict with Calm with Dr Edward Curmi

Before stepping into the boardroom, Dr Edward Curmi was bringing joy to hospital wards as a co-founder and volunteer with Dr Klown, a Maltese NGO focused on using humour to support hospitalised children. Those early experiences taught him powerful lessons about presence, empathy, and emotional intelligence — lessons that now shape how he leads as a clinical psychologist and Director at G7 Events Malta. In this episode, Edward shares his unique leadership journey and explores how staying calm during conflict isn’t about being passive — it’s about being intentional.

Leaders who Listen with Julian Mamo, Managing Director at GasanMamo Insurance

In our third episode of ELEV8 Season 2, we’re joined by Julian Mamo, Managing Director at GasanMamo Insurance, for an insightful discussion on the power of active listening in leadership. Julian shares how honing listening skills can transform team dynamics, improve decision-making, and foster a more inclusive workplace. Join us as we explore Julian’s perspective on inclusive leadership, the role of active listening in creating a culture of belonging, and the strategies leaders can use to build stronger, more diverse teams. Learn how great leaders don’t just speak—they listen.

Lessons in Transitioning to Leadership with CEO, Paul Cuschieri

In this episode, we sit down with CEO Paul Cuschieri as he shares the story of how he turned a start-up idea into a growing company delivering high-impact projects abroad. Paul talks about the early challenges of stepping into leadership, what it really takes to scale a business, and the mindset shift needed when moving from managing a small team to leading a full company.