🚨 New "Voices In Transformation" Episode🚨 What if one of the biggest opportunities for profit, growth, and resilience in your supply chain has been hiding in plain sight? I'm joined by Claire Rychlewski from Syncron to reveal how AI, servitization & cross-functional

Are you a leader trying to make sense of the constant disruption in the supply chain and business? Drowning in buzzwords and looking for genuine insight? Then Voices in Transformation is your essential listen. Join me, Maria Villablanca, Founder of Villablanca Consulting and

"Quiet" doesn't mean "passive". Introverts are often the "invisible glue" in teams: → Work independently → Deeply reflective → Proactive problem-solvers → Excellent listeners → Focused under pressure → Speak with intention Don't overlook their value. #LeadershipTips

Fear isn't a weakness. 1️⃣ Aware of insecurities → Reflect. 2️⃣ Identify skill gaps → Set goals. 3️⃣ Explore knowledge → Access expertise. 5️⃣ Experiment with ideas → Blaze your own trail. Fear is a sign to Pause → Reflect → Test → Assess. Use it.

🚨 Day 1 at #SAPSapphireMadrid — and it’s already been one to watch. As part of SAP 's Media & Analyst group, I had front-row access with Christian Klein (CEO), Muhammad Alam (Board Member, Product & Engineering), & Dr. Philipp Herzig (CTO & Chief AI Officer). SAP is doubling

To me, true leadership isn't a title you claim. It's the example you set every single day. Your actions are the only manifesto that matters. When your team sees your values, work ethic & integrity in practice, they follow. Simple as that. #Leadership #AuthenticLeadership

You hear about Gen-AI everywhere, but what does it really mean for the supply chain? I sat down with Kevin McInturff (Logility, Inc.) & Sarthak Pany (Deloitte) to discuss why Generative AI is neither a panacea nor a mere fa, but a powerful tool when used correctly. Tune in:

In my latest interview with The Procurement Ledger magazine, we discuss assessing true ROI, integrating new tech, and generating value beyond just cost savings – think sustainability, agility & risk. Read the full insights here: isu.pub/8uILoVc

Businesses live or die by #SupplyChain strength. 💪 THROWBACK to #TFEST24 in Berlin! We saw CXOs reimagining operations for resilience, agility & intelligence. Missed it? #TFEST25 returns Nov 11-13, 2025. Learn more: TFEST.ai/TFEST25-agenda

To me, true leadership is less talk, more action. It's leading by example, consistently and authentically. Your values aren't what you say, they're what you do.

8 Things Supply Chain Execs Need to Know ow.ly/jBvC50VZaLu

Transformation is an imperative for business survival in this era of extreme volatility. The secret ingredient to successful transformation? People.

Why do so many transformations hit a wall? We talk tech & process, but often overlook the real MVP: our people. Lack of real change management, poor communication, adoption ignored. Until we truly put people at the core, transformations will keep falling short.

Don't know what career to follow? This one's for you. At 18, I went to college with no idea what to be. But I loved learning, exploring everything from history to astronomy. Careers aren't linear. Take time to know yourself, lean into interests. You'll be ok. You have time. 💜

5 BRUTAL Truths Every Leader Should Know (Learned these in 28 years). 🤯 Change is hard (get over it). Team's failures = your failures. Talent without development is obsolete. Feedback is a gift. Actions > words.

Here's the harsh truth I've learned: Transformations die when people are an afterthought. If you skip real change management, clear communication, or deep adoption strategies, you're setting yourself up for struggle. It's about empathy, not just execution.