Life doesn't come with a map.
But every person we meet leaves behind clues, lessons, and experiences that can help us navigate our own path.
In my podcast, I sit down with leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators to uncover what they've learned along the way: the successes, the failures, and the decisions that shaped their journey.
Because the goal isn't to follow someone else's map exactly. It's to learn from it, create our own path, and leave a clearer map behind for others.
I'm Larisa, and this is be-teachable.
CEOs: How power shapes what leaders hear, and what they overlook.
The difficult conversation is over. Nobody raised their voice. The other person agreed. You leave feeling relieved. But what happens the next day?In this episode of be-teachable, Liz Crowley and I explore the gap between a conversation that feels resolved and a relationship that begins to change. We look at how to separate what happened from the meaning we gave it, question our own contribution to conflict, and prepare to hear another version of the story.From rebuilding trust to recognizing the limits of repair, this conversation asks: what would tell you that something has actually changed?Connect with LIZ: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-crowley-8850201/- Website: hrcollaborativesolutions.com
22 Oct 2026
Would your team tell you you're wrong?
You raise a concern. The conversation becomes uncomfortable. Next time, you think twice before speaking.What happens in that moment can shape far more than one relationship. In this episode of be-teachable, Liz Crowley and I explore how tension between leaders spreads through a business, why people start taking sides, and what gets lost when someone’s perspective stops reaching the room.Drawing on her experience in human resources and people operations, Liz explores how leaders can make honest disagreement possible. Whether you lead a team or have struggled to challenge your manager, the question is familiar: what happens when someone speaks up?Liz Crowley is the founder of HR Collaborative Solutions, with more than 25 years of experience helping leaders navigate difficult workplace relationships. She works with CEOs and senior leadership teams to resolve conflict, rebuild trust and work together more effectively. Connect with her: - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-crowley-8850201/- Website: hrcollaborativesolutions.com
15 Oct 2026
What she won't let AI replace and what she gives back / Learning Without a Map #3
And this episode closes the three-part series with Clara.
What I find particularly interesting about her story is how one experience led to another.
Learning a new language became an opportunity to teach others. Teaching led her to discover new skills, build a business and eventually reach millions of people. And today, she's using everything she's learned along the way to help other women find their own path.
When you listed to her story you realise that Clara didn't have all the answers when she started. She figured things out along the way, often by putting herself in situations where she had no choice but to learn.
And I think that's a lesson worth taking away from this series.
We often wait until we feel ready, until we know enough, or until we're confident that things will work out. But sometimes, the only way to find out what we're capable of is to begin.
So, as we close this series, I'd love to leave you with one question:
What would you try if you stopped worrying so much about what other people might think? About status or economical situation?
A big thank you to Clara for sharing her experiences so openly, and to you for following her journey across these three episodes.
And remember, you don't need to have it all figured out to take the first step.
Stay curious. Stay teachable.
Clara's Links:
📍LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/clara-munteanu📍Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/deutsch_eins
📍YouTube: / https://www.youtube.com/@deutsch_eins
📍Website: / https://funnel.deutsch1.net/über-mich/?lang=en
8 Oct 2026
She Started With No Plan — Now 2.6M People Follow Her
When Covid stopped Clara's classes, she didn't have a content strategy, online business or roadmap. She simply started creating material her students needed. That small decision eventually led to courses, a business and an audience of 2.6 million people. We talk about learning because you have to, leaving work that no longer fits, redefining success and why Clara thinks opportunities behave like dominoes. Episode 2 of Learning Without a Map asks a simple question: how much do you really need to know before you begin? Next, we explore visibility, AI and what Clara refuses to automate.
1 Oct 2026
LOST IN TRANSLATION? You’re Not Yourself in a Second Language. Here’s Why
What happens to your personality when you know what you want to say, but don't have the words to say it?
Clara and I both moved countries as children, so this conversation became much bigger than language learning. We talk about belonging, confidence, cultural references, making mistakes, learning through curiosity and the years of work people don't see behind becoming fluent.
Clara also explains why learning something new can teach you as much about yourself as the subject itself. This is Episode #1 of Learning Without a Map.
Next: what happened when Clara had to build an entirely new career without a blueprint.
24 Sept 2026
HAPPINESS: You Have More Control Over Your Happiness Than You Think
Last week, Radiana challenged an assumption many of us grow up with: achieve enough first, and happiness will follow. But if happiness doesn't simply happen once we've checked enough boxes, what can we actually do about it? Today we get practical. We talk about self-awareness, energy, relationships, success, social media and the small choices that shape how we experience our lives. And we end where Radiana's own journey ultimately led her: to the idea that happiness isn't simply something you find: it's a skill you can learn.
17 Sept 2026
We've Been Chasing Happiness the Wrong Way
What if happiness isn't what comes after success? Radiana's journey into the science of happiness began with one question: How can I excel without burning out? It eventually led her to build a happiness program at Google that reached more than 20,000 people. In this first conversation, we explore why happiness can influence performance, why success checklists can lead us in the wrong direction, what emotional regulation has to do with it, and why Radiana believes we should stop chasing happiness and start designing around it.
10 Sept 2026
The decision-making framework every leader needs
What separates good leaders from exceptional ones? In this episode, Simone Schiassi shares practical frameworks for making better decisions, handling difficult conversations, communicating more clearly, and leading in an AI-driven world. You'll discover why influence matters more than authority and why great leadership starts with better thinking.If this conversation gave you a new perspective, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway in the comments. Which idea will you put into practice this week?
3 Sept 2026
From career success to redefining leadership through wellbeing, boundaries, and humanity
Success isn't a fixed destination. It evolves with every stage of life. In this conversation, Simone Schiassi shares the lessons he learned through multiple promotions at Google, why working harder isn't always the answer, and how the best leaders balance ambition with humanity. If you've ever felt pressure to constantly achieve more, this episode offers a different perspective. Learn how redefining success can help you become a stronger and more sustainable leader.
28 Aug 2026
The Workplace Skill AI Can't Replace - Episode #2 with Kirsty Hulse
Confidence isn't about being the loudest person in the room. Kirsty Hulse shares practical lessons on communication, influence, authenticity and why our human skills will become our biggest advantage in the age of AI.➡️ Which human skill do you think will matter most in the future of work? I'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
20 Aug 2026
How do you build a successful career without losing yourself? - Episode #1 with Kirsty Hulse
Success isn't always about holding on. Sometimes it's about knowing when to let go. Kirsty Hulse shares the story behind building, closing and rebuilding her career without losing herself. In this episode we talked about courage, burnout, authenticity and redefining success. Kirsty Hulse is an award-winning confidence coach, motivational speaker, entrepreneur and comedian who has trained more than 40,000 people at companies including LinkedIn, Amazon and Spotify. After building a successful marketing agency in her twenties and experiencing burnout, she transformed those lessons into a career helping people build confidence, resilience and more sustainable ways of working.Find us: Kirsty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsty-hulse/Kirsty’s Podcast: https://youtube.com/@TalkWorkyToMe?si=b_pGnz36n1A9iDOEMyself: https://www.linkedin.com/in/be-teachable-podcast/➡️ What's one career decision that changed your life? Share it in the comments, and if you enjoyed Kirsty's story, I really hope you'll join me for the next episode.In the next episode, we move from her personal journey to the practical mindset and communication tools that can transform the way you lead, influence and show up at work.
13 Aug 2026
You're focusing on the wrong thing: Stop fixing your weaknesses | PART 2
Growth doesn't happen by accident: it happens by intention. In the final part of my conversation with Dominique Burton, we talk about learning from mistakes, seeking feedback, discovering coaching, and why you should advocate for your own development. Dominique also shares practical advice on using your company's learning budget and making the business case for investing in yourself. At the end of the episode I'll share my Top 5 Learnings: insights that challenged my thinking and that I hope will inspire your own journey.
6 Aug 2026
Know yourself first: How self-awareness helps you discover your greatest strengths | PART 1
Who are you when your job title, achievements and other people's expectations disappear?In today's conversation, coach and workplace culture strategist Dominique Burton explores why self-awareness isn't something we achieve once, but it's a conversation we continue throughout our lives. Together we discuss strengths, trust, identity, authenticity and the behaviours that define great leadership. My top learnings were: 1. Self-awareness isn't a destination, it's an ongoing conversation2. Leadership is measured through behaviour, not intention3. Titles may create authority, but authenticity creates trustThis is the first episode in a learning journey that begins with understanding yourself before learning how to lead others. In the next episode, Dominique and I explore how to identify your natural talents, strengthen them intentionally, and use them to become a better leader.
30 Jul 2026
How do you decide if it's a 1-way or 2-way door decision? - Leadership Series #3 w/ Marco Simonella
🎙️ How do you make the right decision when you don't have enough information? ✨Marco shares practical frameworks for navigating uncertainty while staying true to your values.My top 5 learnings 1. Different decisions require different levels of analysis.2. Changing your mind is a strength.3. Protect time for strategic thinking.4. Leadership is service.5. Being teachable never ends."🔑 What lesson from this series will stay with you the longest? 🎧 This concludes our Leadership Series with Marco Zima Simonella. If this conversation challenged your thinking, I'd encourage you to watch the full series and continue the journey from becoming a leader to thinking like one.
23 Jul 2026
How do great leaders help other people grow? Leadership Series #2 w/ Marco Zima Simonella
🎙️ How do great leaders help other people grow? Practical leadership: delegation, coaching, trust and empowering others.Most managers think delegation is about saving time. They're wrong!1. Delegation is an investment, not a shortcut.2. Accountability stays with the leader.3. Coaching creates independent thinkers.4. Trust requires allowing safe mistakes.5. Great leaders make themselves less necessary over time.🔑 Which idea challenged you most? In Episode 3 we'll dive into how great leaders think under pressure.
16 Jul 2026
The truth about becoming a leader - Leadership Series #1 w/ Marco Zima Simonella
🎙️ Nobody feels ready to become a leader. And that's exactly where leadership begins ✨Leadership isn't something you're born with, it's something you grow into. Marco Zima Simonella shares the real story behind becoming a leader, the mentors who shaped him, the mistakes that changed him, and why nobody ever feels truly ready for leadership.My top 5 learnings 1. Feeling unprepared doesn't mean you're not ready2. Choose mentors over money3. Leadership isn't doing more, it's enabling more4. Self-awareness is the beginning of growth5. Great leaders see your potential before you do🔑 What was your biggest takeaway? 🎧 In Episode 2 we'll explore why delegation is the leadership skill that changes everything.
12 Jul 2026
Welcome to be-teachable
Life doesn't come with a map. But every person we meet leaves behind clues, lessons, and experiences that can help us navigate our own path.In my podcast, I sit down with leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators to uncover what they've learned along the way: the successes, the failures, and the decisions that shaped their journey.Because the goal isn't to follow someone else's map exactly. It's to learn from it, create our own path, and leave a clearer map behind for others.I'm Larisa, and this is be-teachable.
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