April 2026 Featuring: Building a Resilient Defense Against Executive Impersonation Attacks CMOs and CCOs Seeing Improved Budgets and Tougher Workloads in 2026
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4. News - YY Group Appoints Arros AI Co-Founder Kai Yang as Chief AI Scientist to Accelerate AIPowered Workforce Platform Development - Arrive Appoints Chief AI Officer to Power Global Mobility Ecosystem 7. Looking Ahead to 2026 – What B2B Marketing Leaders Need to Know 8. TSM Void Energy Service: Darren Ypey: “Move Forward Without Fear” 9. CMOs and CCOs Seeing Improved Budgets and Tougher Workloads in 2026 10. Building a Resilient Defense Against Executive Impersonation Attacks 12. Alchemising Experience into Gold for Women Everywhere Contents
NEWS YY Group Appoints Arros AI Co-Founder Kai Yang as Chief AI Scientist to Accelerate AIPowered Workforce Platform Development
Arrive appoints a new Chief AI Officer to spearhead the company’s shift to predictive mobility, supported by major investment in employee AI training. Arrive, a leading global mobility platform, announced a strategic focus toward an AI-first future, anchored by the appointment of Eugene Tsyrklevich as Chief AI Officer (CAIO). In his new role, he will lead Arrive’s mandate with AI as the catalyst between travelers and city infrastructure, making urban mobility more fluid and predictable. Tsyrklevich previously served as the General Manager for Arrive’s Automotive & Data business unit. At Arrive, AI serves as the intelligence layer that unifies mobility data, including parking availability, traffic conditions and vehicle signals. Through Insights by Arrive, the company converts historical and real-time data into a clear picture of urban travel patterns, creating smoother journeys for drivers and more livable cities for residents. Cameron Clayton, CEO of Arrive, said “Our strategy is simple: move from tracking mobility to predicting it. We are building a platform where intelligence is the baseline, not a feature. Appointing a CAIO and upskilling our organization strengthens us to turn complex mobility data into intuitive travel, embedding autonomous vehicles into the fabric of human-centric, livable communities.” Eugene Tsyrklevich said of the strategic focus, “We are focused on results, not only research. We are already using AI to handle the vast majority of simple customer queries, provide accurate parking space availability predictions to millions of drivers and navigate vehicles inside parking garages using indoor maps autonomously. We’re automating the friction out of every journey.” This commitment to an AI-driven future extends beyond technology to customers and cities. Arrive will also invest heavily in the company’s employees by launching an AI Academy - a comprehensive upskilling initiative designed to embed AI fluency across its entire global workforce. Arrive Appoints Chief AI Officer to Power Global Mobility Ecosystem Appointment Deepens the Company’s AI Capabilities as It Scales Toward Its FY2026 US$103 Million to US$110 Million Revenue Targets YY Group Holding Limited a global leader in on-demand workforce solutions and integrated facilities management (IFM), announced the appointment of Mr. Kai Yang as Chief AI Scientist, effective April 1, 2026. In this newly created role, Mr. Yang will lead the development and deployment of AI-powered capabilities across the Company’s YY Circle workforce platform as YY Group advances its ambition to build the leading AIpowered hospitality workforce platform globally. Mr. Yang is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Arros AI, where he developed an AI-powered recruiting system that reduced recruiter workloads by approximately 80%. Arros AI is a member of the NVIDIA Inception program and recently entered into a strategic technology partnership with YY Group to integrate AI-powered candidate screening and interviewing capabilities into the YY Circle platform. Prior to co-founding Arros AI, Mr. Yang founded Moyin Tech Inc. in Beijing, which was accepted into Y Combinator China (now MiraclePlus), where it raised approximately US$3 million in funding. Mr. Yang holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and statistics from the University of Toronto and a master’s degree in statistics from Harvard University. His research background is rooted in the University of Toronto’s AI ecosystem, where his work in deep learning and natural language processing was shaped by the pioneering research of Professor Geoffrey Hinton, the Nobel Prize-winning scientist widely regarded as the “Godfather of AI.” Mike Fu, CEO of YY Group, commented, “Building on our partnership with Arros AI, Kai Yang’s appointment as Chief AI Scientist marks an important step in our journey to build the world’s leading AIpowered hospitality workforce platform. His deep expertise in AI-driven recruiting technology – including building a system that reduced recruiter workloads by 80% – combined with his entrepreneurial track record, uniquely positions him to accelerate the integration of AI across our YY Circle platform. As we scale toward our FY2026 revenue targets of US$103 million to US$110 million, embedding AI into our core recruiting infrastructure is key to improving platform efficiency, reducing time-to-fill for our clients, and supporting higher margins.” In his role as Chief AI Scientist, Mr. Yang will focus on: • Accelerating YY Group’s evolution into an AI-native, scalable workforce platform • Strengthening the Company’s capabilities in conversational AI, intelligent automation, and machinelearning powered candidate ranking systems • Improving efficiency across candidate discovery, screening, and interviewing to support the scalability of YY Circle across multiple geographies Kai Yang said, “YY Group’s scale across Southeast Asia’s hospitality workforce market, combined with the YY Circle platform’s global reach, creates an ideal environment to deploy AI recruiting technology at meaningful scale. I am excited to help build the AI and large language model infrastructure that enables YY Circle to match candidates to opportunities faster, more accurately, and more efficiently – across 12 countries and growing. This is the kind of real-world, high-volume application where AI can deliver transformative operational impact.”
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Feature “B2B marketing is entering one of its most exciting eras yet.” Not because of more tools, platforms or dashboards, but because marketers now have the opportunity to operate with genuine intelligence, influence and intent. As we look ahead to 2026, the role of the B2B marketing leader is becoming clearer, more commercial and far more strategic. The future of B2B marketing will not be defined by who makes the most noise, but by who works the smartest. In 2026, smart marketing will be defined by precision, confidence and, above all, trust. From volume to intelligence For many years, B2B marketing was driven by scale. Activity was rewarded, databases grew and output often became a proxy for success. That period delivered valuable lessons, but it also revealed the limitations of broad, untargeted outreach. In 2026, intent-led marketing allows organisations to focus their efforts where they matter most. Rather than reaching everyone, marketers can identify businesses actively researching solutions and engage them with relevance and timing. This shift brings clarity. Budgets stretch further, campaigns become more meaningful and conversations begin on a stronger footing. Precision marketing not only improves performance, it strengthens relationships. If you market to everyone, you ultimately connect with no one. Modern B2B buyers are also more informed than ever before. They operate under greater scrutiny and internal pressure, which creates a powerful opportunity for marketing to evolve into a strategic function. The most effective B2B marketing in 2026 will not shout for attention – it will build confidence. It will anticipate questions, address risk and provide insight that genuinely helps buyers move forward. When marketing focuses on reassurance and clarity, it becomes a trusted guide rather than a promotional voice. That trust shortens sales cycles, strengthens brand credibility and delivers long-term commercial value. Technology, data and human judgement Artificial intelligence has matured rapidly, and this presents a significant opportunity for B2B marketing leaders. In 2026, AI will not be about replacing people or automating for automation’s sake. Instead, it will act as a strategic partner, helping teams identify intent signals earlier, analyse complex data sets and personalise engagement at scale. Used responsibly, AI allows marketers to focus on creativity, strategy and relationshipbuilding – areas where human judgement remains essential. The technology organisations adopt should remove friction, not create more noise, and ethical, transparent use of AI will become an important part of maintaining trust. At the same time, many organisations are discovering that their existing data already holds the answers, but it needs to be brought together. Unified data strategies are becoming powerful enablers of organisational alignment, helping marketing, sales and leadership teams operate from a shared view of the market. When teams work from the same insight, collaboration improves and decision-making accelerates. For marketing leaders, this creates an opportunity to influence well beyond their traditional remit, turning data clarity into a strategic advantage. A Strategic opportunity for marketing leaders As digital engagement continues to grow, so does the importance of authenticity. B2B audiences increasingly gravitate towards brands and leaders who share genuine experience, practical insight and a clear point of view. Thought leadership and consistent presence, particularly on platforms such as LinkedIn, help build familiarity and trust over time. Looking Ahead to 2026 – What B2B Marketing Leaders Need to Know In 2026, the most effective content strategies will feel less like campaigns and more like conversations. Marketing that sounds human is marketing that is remembered. Measurement is also evolving in ways that strengthen marketing’s strategic position. Rather than focusing on surface-level metrics, leading B2B teams are increasingly linking their activity to pipeline quality, revenue contribution and long-term growth. This shift elevates marketing’s influence internally and strengthens its credibility at board level. Looking ahead, B2B marketing will no longer be defined by what it produces, but by what it enables. It enables better conversations, stronger relationships and smarter growth. The most successful marketing leaders will be those who combine intelligence with humanity, using technology without sacrificing trust. In a business landscape that increasingly values clarity and credibility, marketing has a unique opportunity to lead. The message for B2B leaders is simple: Relevance beats reach. Trust beats tactics and intelligent data beats guesswork each and every time. By Adam Herbert, CEO & Co-founder, Go Live Data
CEO MONTHLY / APRIL 2026 8 SM Void Energy Service was established in 2020 by industry leaders Darren Ypey and Chris Davis, combining more than two decades of experience to support social landlords in efficiently managing energy-related matters in empty properties. The company has steadily built a reputation for delivering dependable services within the social housing sector, helping housing providers prepare vacant homes so that they can be returned to tenants without unnecessary delay. This is a mission that has been shaped by Darren Ypey’s own journey through the social housing system. Growing up, Darren experienced these realities firsthand, as his family moved through multiple council properties: from temporary accommodation to flats and eventually a house. At such a young age, Darren understood precisely the pressures families can face when housing systems are stretched. This understanding became a driving force in Darren’s life, instilling within him a determination to build a better future for himself and his family, whilst also creating solutions that would improve the system for others. After leaving school at 16, Darren entered the workforce immediately and soon learned that success can be achieved through resilience, hard work, and the ability to work alongside others. Darren has worked across a variety of roles over the course of his career, gaining invaluable experience within different industries. For the past 20 years, however, his focus has remained firmly on the property and energy sectors, working alongside some of the UK’s largest energy providers. In doing so, he was directly exposed to the operational challenges faced by housing providers, suppliers, and the wider energy industry. Through this work, Darren consistently saw those same hurdles facing social landlords, particularly surrounding the management of void properties and the inefficiencies that delay homes being returned to tenants. Recognising the need for better solutions, he ultimately co-founded TSM Void Energy Service with Chris Davis. Today, Darren remains committed to driving meaningful changes in the sector, striving to improve processes, reduce costs, and create systems that help homes return to tenants faster. As CEO, Darren’s leadership is built on the lessons he has learned throughout his journey. To aspiring CEOs, he advised: “Remember where you came from. Your background and experiences shape who you are as a leader. Never lose sight of the journey that brought you to where you Darren Ypey: “Move Forward Without Fear” From tight turnaround times on void properties to maintaining strict compliance with energy regulations, landlords operating within the social housing system are facing immense pressures, which in turn cause unnecessary strain on tenants and their families. TSM Void Energy Service is one company striving to streamline the void process, led by CEO and Co-Founder Darren Ypey. We caught up with Darren to hear more about his journey below, as he is celebrated in the Most Influential CEO Awards 2026. are today. Staying grounded keeps your purpose clear and reminds you why you started in the first place.” Under Darren’s informed direction, TSM Void Energy Service enjoys a culture grounded in support, development, and trust. The CEO encourages employees to learn from one another and to continue developing their skills every day. Learning lies at the heart of TSM Void Energy Service because when people grow, the business grows with them. Darren added, “At TSM, our people are not just employees; they are an essential part of the journey we are building together.” The team is made up of individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds, with some just starting out in their careers and others bringing experience from different industries. Regardless of their own personal journeys, however, each member of the team is connected through a shared willingness to learn, grow, and work together to deliver the best possible service. In bringing together people with different perspectives and experiences, TSM Void Energy Service has built a stronger team well-equipped to support clients, suppliers, and partners across the social housing sector. For his exceptional work within the social housing sector, guiding a team that has supported countless social landlords in preparing void properties for tenancy, Darren Ypey has been recognised as the UK’s Most Influential CEO 2026 in Energy Management Services. We at CEO Monthly would like to congratulate Darren on this great achievement and cannot wait to see what the TSM Void Energy Service team will go on to achieve moving forward. In reflection of the journey that has shaped this success, Darren shared: “Building something meaningful requires courage. There will always be risks and challenges, but progress comes from taking that step forward. Believe in your vision, stay committed to your values, and move forward without fear.” T Contact: Darren Ypey Company: TSM Void Energy Service Web Address: www.tsmvoidenergy.com
CEO MONTHLY / APRIL 2026 9 CMOs and CCOs Seeing Improved Budgets and Tougher Workloads in 2026 CMO+CCO Meter Takes the Temperature of Leading Marketing and Communications Executives According to The Conference Board CMO+CCO Meter, chief marketing officers and chief communications officers are much more positive about their budgets in Q1 2026 than they were last year. In the latest survey, 50% of CMOs and 33% of CCOs said their budgets leave them well-equipped to impact the business over the next six months. That’s up 10 points from 40% (CMOs) and 23% (CCOs) in the previous June 2025 survey. CMO+CCO Meter, fielded twice a year, aims to capture the sentiments of C-suite marketing and communications leaders regarding their impact on the business, their resources (budget, team, and tools), and their job satisfaction. The latest survey was field February 2026 and included 67 CMOs and 100 CCOs. “Alongside the sharp improvement in budgets, the latest CMO+CCO Meter found that workload is a growing challenge for marketing and communications,” said Denise Dahlhoff, Head of Research, Marketing & Communications Center, The Conference Board. “Compared to last June, satisfaction regarding workload fell 6 points among CMOs to 51% and a whopping 20 points among CCOs to just 34%—with AI, expectations, and market conditions all playing a role. That said, around 4 in 5 leaders across both fields remain happy or very happy in their work.” “Overall, the business impact of communications slipped in the second half of 2025 and start of 2026, likely reflecting a calmer external environment,” said Ivan Pollard, Leader, Marketing & Communications Center, The Conference Board. “When asked to assess the perspective of their CEO, 54% of CCOs said that communications’ perceived impact on the business grew over the last six months—down 14 points from a recent peak of 69% in March 2025. Meanwhile, marketing’s perceived business impact rose in the latest survey, with almost 7 out of 10 CMOs believing their CEO has seen the marketing team’s impact increase or increase significantly in the last six months.” Chief Marketing Officers CMOs’ assessment of their impact improved in the latest CMO+CCO Meter (February 2026): • 74% of CMOs said their team’s impact on the business grew over the past 6 months, down slightly from 77% in the previous survey (June 2025). • 67% of CMOs said their CEO’s assessment of the marketing team’s impact grew, up sharply from 55%. CMOs’ confidence in their resources was mixed in the latest CMO+CCO Meter: • 50% of CMOs felt wellequipped by their budgets for the business challenges ahead, up from 40% in June 2025. • 50% of CMOs felt wellequipped by their tools, down slightly from 52%. • However, just 42% of CMOs felt well-equipped by their teams, down sharply from 52%. CMOs’ overall job satisfaction remained high but workload and recognition concerns rose in the latest CMO+CCO Meter: • 79% of CMOs rated their general satisfaction as ‘happy’ or ‘very happy,’ down slightly from 80% in June 2025. • 57% of CMOs were satisfied with recognition, down from 61% in June 2025—and a peak of 70% in March 2025. • 51% of CMOs were satisfied with their workload, down from 57%. Chief Communications Officers CCOs’ assessment of their impact declined in the latest CMO+CCO Meter (February 2026): • 65% of CCOs said their team’s impact on the business grew over the past 6 months, down from 69% in the previous survey (June 2025). • 54% of CCOs said their CEO’s assessment of the communications team’s impact grew, down sharply from 65%. CCOs’ confidence in their resources rose overall but remained relatively low in the latest CMO+CCO Meter: • 33% of CCOs felt wellequipped by their budgets for the business challenges ahead, up from 23% in June 2025. • 38% of CCOs felt wellequipped by their tools, up from 33%. • 35% of CCOs felt wellequipped by their teams, down from 40%. CCOs’ overall job satisfaction retreated, with serious concerns about workload emerging in the latest CMO+CCO Meter: • 70% of CCOs rated their general satisfaction as ‘happy’ or ‘very happy’, down from 79% in June 2025. • 61% of CCOs were satisfied with recognition, up from 58%. • 34% of CCOs were satisfied with their workload, down sharply from 54%.
Building a Resilient Defense Against Executive Impersonation Attacks
CEO MONTHLY / APRIL 2026 11 Jul23542 Executive impersonation attacks — such as business email compromise (BEC), whaling and CEO fraud — are among the most costly cyberthreats today. By exploiting executive authority and urgency, attackers target financial and sensitive data, underscoring the importance of CEO-led defenses, verification processes and employee awareness. Understanding the Executive Impersonation Threat Landscape Executive impersonation attacks rely on deception rather than technical intrusion, exploiting trust and hierarchy to prompt employees to transfer funds, share data or bypass controls. Understanding key terms helps CEOs recognize how these tactics fit within the broader threat landscape: • BEC: This is a targeted cybercrime in which an attacker uses email fraud and social engineering to trick an organization into executing actions that harm its financial or data holdings. Most commonly, it includes fraudulent wire transfers or data disclosure. • Whaling: This high-value form of BEC targets C-suite executives and senior leaders. Attackers invest significant effort to personalize messages and exploit organizational trust and authority structures. • CEO fraud: This refers to impersonation schemes in which attackers pose as the CEO or another senior executive to pressure employees into taking urgent financial actions or disclosing confidential information. It represents a BEC subtype with maximum strategic impact. Executive impersonation attacks continue to grow in scale and sophistication. BEC schemes alone cost organizations billions of dollars globally, with the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reporting billions in annual losses in recent years. Attackers increasingly combine email spoofing with social engineering techniques, deepfake audio or video, and multichannel communication methods that incorporate email, phone calls and messaging platforms to increase credibility. Many campaigns also analyze publicly available information to mimic executive writing styles, organizational priorities and internal workflows. As these techniques evolve, traditional detection methods that focus solely on technical anomalies become less effective. This underscores the importance of human awareness and verification processes within organizations. Anatomy of an Executive Impersonation Attack Executive impersonation attacks are defined by strategic research and psychological manipulation: • Reconnaissance: Attackers gather information from public profiles, corporate websites, social media and previous communications to build convincing personas. • Message crafting: Using email spoofing and social engineering cues — often paired with generative artificial intelligence (AI) — attackers create messages that mirror executive tone, format and context. • Manipulation and urgency: The payload typically induces urgency, authority compliance and limited verification time, thereby reducing the likelihood of internal checks. • Fraud execution: The compromised recipient — often in finance, HR or operations — authorizes payments, releases data or modifies critical processes based on perceived executive direction. Strategic Defense: Multilayered Resilience for CEOs CEOs must champion a defense that combines technology, process and culture. The following layers form the core of a resilient strategy. Executive-Level Awareness and Training Effective defense begins with executive education that goes beyond generic cybersecurity awareness. Training should include: • Examples of whaling and BEC vectors tailored to executive roles. • Recognition of emerging deepfake audio and video threats. • Process checklists for validating high-risk requests. • Guidance on verifying urgent financial or data solicitations through secondary communication channels. Formal Verification Protocols A structured verification process for financial and confidential requests mitigates risk. • Dual-approval processes for highvalue transactions • Multifactor authentication on all executive and finance accounts • Out-of-band confirmation of payment requests Email and Identity Security Technologies Advanced security tools help reduce the risk of executive impersonation. Protocols like Domain-Based Message Authentication, Reporting and Conformance, Sender Policy Framework and DomainKeys Identified Mail limit spoofed emails, while AIdriven filters and monitoring detect suspicious patterns. Attackers often exploit trust, similar to account takeover scams, to divert account statements and notifications or execute unauthorized transactions. Reduced Public Attack Surface Corporate leadership profiles, executive contact details and organizational structures should be considered sensitive information. • Limit the exposure of personal executive information online. • Employ data removal services on third-party directories and leak repositories. • Control who has access to executive travel schedules, personal assistants and finance contacts internally. Simulations and Continuous Testing Regular simulations of whaling and executive impersonation attacks help organizations test verification procedures and strengthen employee awareness. AI-generated phishing emails can achieve click rates of 54%, matching those of human-crafted scams, showing how quickly and convincingly attacks can spread. These exercises reveal gaps in response protocols and help teams adapt to evolving tactics. Governance and Response Readiness CEOs should embed executive impersonation defenses into corporate risk frameworks by implementing incident response plans for BEC and whaling attacks. These cyberattacks caused over $2.9 billion in losses in 2023. Therefore, it’s vital to establish crisis communication protocols and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Strong leadership commitment enhances preparedness and accountability. Building Executive Resilience Against Impersonation Attacks Executive impersonation attacks pose serious financial and reputational risks. CEOs who combine awareness, verification processes, technology and governance create resilient defenses that protect corporate assets. By fostering a culture of verification and staying prepared for evolving threats, executives can safeguard both authority and organizational trust.
CEO MONTHLY / APRIL 2026 12 Alchemising Experience into Gold for Women Everywhere laire Brumby works tirelessly to alter the trajectory of business, and therefore our world by butterfly effect, through the leaders standing at the helm of businesses everywhere. She is an international speaker, writer Apr23017 The world is going through unprecedented change in every way possible, and we need to find a way to keep up. This is exactly what we explored with Claire Brumby, keynote speaker, leadership trainer and coach, and author as we sit on the precipice of the world’s next biggest movement. We thought it would be the perfect time to introduce Claire as her new book, Forget Normal - I Want M.A.G.I.C: The 5 Rules of Leadership, launches this week. C and leadership coach with a passion for assisting people from all walks of life. Dialling into her magic and intuition, much as she teaches others, Claire leads a life dedicated to helping others, especially for women’s advancement in leadership and self-leadership. Aiding others along their journeys, and noticing the magic synchronicities of life, Claire introduces a new way of thinking for incredible selfdevelopment to ensure success in every way. Claire’s many years of transmuting lived experience and ideas into a compact guide for any person looking for incredible self-development is set to give the world something positive to talk about. With the release of Forget Normal - I Want M.A.G.I.C: The 5 Rules of Leadership, we are treated to a text that is not simply as a new book in the realm of leadership, but a manuscript for a trailblazing era of positively transformative selfgovernance. Speaking, training and coaching, for Claire, is all about helping people to be the best they can be in their own unique and individual way. She believes that burnout is an epidemic which is contributed to by individuals, especially women, trying to shapeshift against their natural grain. For 2026’s International Women’s Day, we were proud to present Claire and her magnificent commitment to helping women to step into their authentic selves, lead with pride, and break the moulds that have been forced upon them. Helping others to break free from their own limiting beliefs as well as societal norms and expectations, Claire’s work teaches us to honour our boundaries, unlearn limiting social conditioning, and reconnect with our gut. Claire wholeheartedly believes that we cannot fit moulds that are not fit for purpose. We are all meant to be individuals, and by pushing ourselves into self-limiting boxes we are stifling the unique magic that we each hold in us. Claire commented: “It boils down to really understanding who you are, what your values are, what your non-negotiables are, and growing from that point, any road will do if you don’t know what you’re doing but you’ll end up in the wrong place. You’re on a hiding to nothing if you don’t know who you are.” Forget Normal - I Want M.AG.I.C: The 5 Rules of Leadership helps us to strip back everything we’ve had pushed upon us, reconnect with our true selves, and flourish even further than ever before. Claire is proud to be pushing this guide out into the world to help countless individuals, aiding others along their own individual and unique journeys no matter where they are in the world or what stage they are in their lives. From her years in hospitality to her pitching on Dragon’s Den, leading to a transformative chapter through her healthy snacking brand, Claire learned so much about herself, her magic, her gut instinct, and, of course, her leadership. Now Claire is a renowned international motivational leadership speaker, accredited performance coach, and author who helps us to experience the true magic of leadership, for our own businesses and our personal lives, and we’re sure this is not only the very beginning of a new era in leadership but
CEO MONTHLY / APRIL 2026 13 the start of an unshakeable movement to last well into the future. Claire’s unfortunate ill health was something she recovered from but also something she used to fuel her right up to where she is now, and beyond. Claire found her purpose, and that purpose is to help others. She told us that as a lucky survivor, she knows she survived for a reason, and she is on a mission to make it count. “I survived something life threatening and this changed how I looked at life, there’s fragility but there’s the accountability of fulfilling what you’ve been put on the planet to do.” From her years in hospitality to her pitching on Dragon’s Den, leading to a transformative chapter through her healthy snacking brand, Claire learned so much about herself, her magic, her gut instinct, and, of course, her leadership. Now Claire is an accredited performance coach, speaker, and author who helps us to experience the true magic of leadership, for our own businesses and our personal lives, and we’re sure this is not only the very beginning of a new era in leadership but the start of an unshakeable movement to last well into the future. You can get hold of Claire’s new book via Amazon now that it is live, and you can even reach out to Claire today for a discount code. Additionally, watch this space and look out for our next article all about Claire’s new book once we have perused a copy ourselves. Contact: Claire Brumby Website: https://clairebrumby. com/
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