ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners is an all-new Mdina Partners podcast about growing businesses sustainably through people.
Join us every last Wednesday of the month as we interview some of the most inspiring entrepreneurs, innovators, business leaders, decision-makers, influencers and change-makers locally and beyond and explore what it takes to build companies that inspire and elevate their people.
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.
24 Sept 2025
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.
30 Jul 2025
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.
30 May 2025
Leaders who Listen with Julian Mamo, Managing Director at GasanMamo Insurance
Julian Mamo, Managing Director at GasanMamo Insurance, explores the transformative power of active listening in leadership, revealing how it strengthens team dynamics and cultivates inclusive workplaces in this interview.
2 Apr 2025
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.
17 Jan 2025
Leadership and Legacy with Steve Tarr, Founder and Chairman of Mdina Partners
Welcome to Season 2 of ELEV8! This season, we delve into the powerful theme of Leadership—exploring its many dimensions, from its beginnings to its culmination.
In our first episode, we’re joined by Steve Tarr, last year’s host and the founder of Mdina Partners. Steve takes us on a journey through his remarkable career, reflecting on over four decades of leadership. As he shares the pivotal lessons learned throughout his professional life, he also provides valuable insights into his transition to retirement, offering a unique perspective on leadership and legacy.
Join current host Katrina Grech as she guides Steve through a conversation about the essence of leadership, the enduring impact of a legacy, and the importance of growth and change as Steve enters the next chapter of his life.
28 Aug 2024
The Benefits of an Agile Working Culture with Jackie Attard Montalto, Chief Human Resources Officer at Atlas Insurance
It's the season finale of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners!
Tune in to Jackie Attard Montalto (https://www.linkedin.com/#), Chief Human Resources Officer at Atlas Insurance, as she shares with us, her first-hand experience of the successful agile working culture at Atlas Insurance, and how it's benefited the company and its people alike.
17 Jul 2024
Change Your Frequency: A Conversation About Driving Change with James Munton, UK CEO of Mdina Partners
Welcome to our eleventh episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Change Your Frequency: A Conversation About Driving Change, featuring hosts Katrina Grech and Steve Tarr alongside guest James Munton, UK CEO of Mdina Partners. In this episode, we're tackling a CEO's perspective and asking the critical question: How can one lead successful change initiatives and know when they're needed?
19 Jun 2024
The Nectar Story: Creating a Successful Family Business with Roderick Abela, Managing Director at Nectar
Welcome to our tenth episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, The Nectar Story: Creating a Successful Family Business, featuring hosts Katrina Grech and Steve Tarr alongside guest Roderick Abela, Managing Director at Nectar. In this episode, we'll be taking a deep dive into the key ingredients that made this family business thrive.
17 May 2024
Tales of Resilience: My Journey to Everest Base Camp with Alex Galea, CEO of Mdina Partners
Welcome to our ninth episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Tales of Resilience: My Journey to Everest Base Camp, featuring hosts Katrina Grech and Steve Tarr alongside guest Alex Galea, CEO of Mdina Partners. In this episode, we’re being taught lessons of resilience by striking parallels between real-life challenges and leadership
17 Apr 2024
The Hidden Weapon of Great Leaders: Financial Fluency with seasoned finance professional, Patrick Debattista
Welcome to our 8th Episode - The Hidden Weapon of Great Leaders: Financial Fluency, featuring hosts Katrina Grech and Steve Tarr and guest finance professional, Patrick DeBattista - as he unveils his mission to equip everyone, including leaders; with the financial edge they need to thrive.
11 Apr 2024
Unlocking Success: The Power of an Outcome-Oriented Culture with Peter Grech, CEO and Founder of BRND WGN.
Welcome to our seventh episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Creating an Outcome-Oriented Culture, featuring hosts Katrina Grech and Steve Tarr and guest Peter Grech, CEO and Founder of BRND WGN. In this episode, we explore how leaders can boost performance by creating an outcome-oriented culture.
13 Mar 2024
Future of Work Part 2 with Rebecca Micallef, HR Manager at AMSM – Alf. Mizzi & Sons Marketing Group.
In this episode we're exploring an HR PROFESSIONAL’s perspective on how to create future ready teams at work through a continuous learning culture strategy.
14 Feb 2024
Unlocking Potential: Employee Transformation Through Coaching with Etienne Gatt, HR, PR and Communications Director at the Malta Gaming Authority
Welcome to the fifth episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Unlocking Potential: Employee Transformation Through Coaching with Etienne Gatt, HR, PR and Communications Director at the Malta Gaming Authority.
In this episode we're delving into the breakthrough potential of coaching, how it can reprogram your brain for peak performance and help one break free from limiting patterns to reach new heights.
17 Jan 2024
Performance Under Pressure with hosts Katrina Grech and Steve Tarr and guest Bernard Micallef Cann, CEO of 3C Malta
Welcome to our fourth episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Cultivating Peak Performance Under Pressure, featuring hosts Katrina Grech and Steve Tarr and guest Bernard Micallef Cann, CEO of 3C Malta. In this episode, we explore how leaders can harness performing under pressure to drive success and a healthy workplace culture.
20 Dec 2023
Beyond Paychecks: Embracing the EU Pay Transparency Directive for a Fairer Workplace with Karl Dingli, Head of Human Resources at BNF and Dr Patrick Farrugia, Associate at Tenyards Legal
Welcome to the third episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Beyond Paychecks: Embracing the EU Pay Transparency Directive for a Fairer Workplace.
Joined by Karl Dingli, Head of Human Resources at BNF and Dr Patrick Farrugia, Associate at Tenyards Legal, in this episode, we explore the pay transparency directive and how to gear up for it and foster a fair, inclusive work environment beyond just paychecks.
22 Nov 2023
Intrapreneurship: Unleashing innovation from within with Chris Gauci, Co-founder of Vivendo Group
Welcome to the second episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Intrapreneurship: Unleashing Innovation from Within the Organisation.
Joined by Chris Gauci, Co-Founder of Vivendo Group, in this episode, we uncover the strategies and stories of corporate innovators, unlocking the power of intrapreneurship in today's workplaces.
16 Nov 2023
Career Shifts: Navigating the Future of Work with Jonathan Camilleri, HR Manager at Expedition42 and Clayton Cutajar, Director at the National Skills Council
Welcome entrepreneurial enthusiasts, business aficionados, seasoned CEOs and CPOs to the first episode of ELEV8 @ Mdina Partners, Career Shifts: Navigating the Future of Work. Are you ready to dive into the captivating world of business growth fueled by the secret ingredient we often overlook? That's right – we're talking about the powerhouse behind every successful venture: PEOPLE!
Join us as we embark on a journey exploring the untold stories that reveal the true essence of sustainable success. Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to propel your business to new heights while ensuring your team is not only thriving but doing the happy dance every morning?
Our podcast is your backstage pass to uncovering the hidden treasures of the business realm – the growth mindset that fuels remarkable transformations. Join us as we chat with the visionaries, the thinkers, and the doers who know that the journey to success is even better when shared.
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