From burnout to breakthrough: starting 2026 with intention

From burnout to breakthrough: starting 2026 with intention

In the first episode of 2026, Jeremy goes solo to reflect on how leaders can reset with purpose as the year begins. He shares the mindset shifts and daily habits shaping his own leadership, from practicing gratitude and improving sleep to refining the inputs that shape his thinking. He also discusses how AI can help organizations elevate their teams by automating transactional work and creating more meaningful roles. In this episode, Jeremy covers: * The role of gratitude in building resilience * How internal alignment drives external leadership * Redesigning your “inputs” to improve your patterns * Health as a foundation for performance * Leveraging AI to strengthen humanity and team wellbeing 2026 is still getting started. This is your moment to pause, reset, and lead with intention.

Quality, partnerships and Horizontal's growth in Australia with Rob Hart

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Rob Hart, Horizontal Talent Country Director for Australia, to discuss establishing a high-quality service offering in the Australian market. They dive into: * Rob’s transition to Horizontal, relocating to Melbourne and balancing personal and professional commitments   * Opportunities in the Australian market for staffing, professional services and offshoring solutions   * Collaboration with APAC offices to deliver tailored, high-touch solutions for clients   * How AI and workforce transformation are reshaping corporate needs and talent strategies   * Future opportunities in Australia

Horizontal Malaysia’s growth, market identity and the GBS landscape with Michelle Teoh

Jeremy sits down with Michelle Teoh, Horizontal Talent Country Director for Malaysia, to discuss building a high-performing team and market presence in a growing APAC hub. Key topics include: * Michelle’s journey from launching her own company to leading Horizontal’s Malaysia operations * The empowerment of local leadership to drive strategy, hire the right talent and shape culture * Collaboration with India and Australia to share insights, best practices and drive regional growth * The impact of government initiatives and investment in Malaysia’s GBS ecosystem * Plans for 2026

Leadership, risk-taking and India’s growth with Horizontal Country Director Vijay Nair

In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Vijay Nair, Horizontal Talent Country Director for India, to discuss the opportunities and challenges of operating in one of the world’s largest staffing markets. They explore: * Vijay’s personal journey to leading Horizontal’s India operations for the past seven years   * How India’s talent pool, cost efficiencies and growing tech landscape create a competitive advantage   * The evolving role of AI and automation in making the workforce future-ready   * Lessons from GCC enterprise clients and delivering high-quality service at scale   * Preparing for 2026

Horizontal APAC’s evolution and cross-country alignment with Sreejith Pilassery

Jeremy sits down with Sreejith Pilassery, Horizontal Talent Vice President of the APAC region, to explore the region’s growth and the evolution of the company: * The journey from a small staffing operation in India to a $20M professional services business across India, Malaysia and Australia * Building a brand in APAC as a promise of quality service for customers, candidates and employees * The importance of collaboration across countries to accelerate learning and respond faster to market demands * How technology and AI adoption are reshaping workforce strategy while preserving the human element * The future of Horizontal APAC