When To Push & When To Walk Away – How Leaders Decide Between Persistence & Pivoting with Tina Munglani

When To Push & When To Walk Away – How Leaders Decide Between Persistence & Pivoting with Tina Munglani

May 26, 2026 · 35 min · Episode 122

About this episode

Ruth Wood and Tina Muglani Siddiqui discuss the complexities of leadership decisions regarding persistence and pivoting in careers.

In this episode, Ruth is joined by Tina Muglani Siddiqui, whose dynamic career has spanned the aviation, hospitality, and construction industries, as well as her current role in fintech and her charity work as treasurer and board trustee at the Asian Women's Resource Centre. Together, they explore the complexities leaders face when deciding whether to persist or pivot in their careers, and discuss key lessons in leadership, resilience, and the importance of following your heart. Key Topics Non-linear Careers: Tina Muglani Siddiqui shares insights into her diverse career journey and how her curiosity and love for complex systems have guided her choices 03:11 . Lessons from Hospitality: The gritty realities and leadership lessons of running her own bar and restaurant in London 05:25 , and how this sharpened her ability to lead diverse teams 07:21 . Building Trust in Diverse Teams: Approaching team building with people from vastly different backgrounds and experiences 09:26 . Adopting Change & AI: The importance of education, consistency, and bringing people on the journey during technological and generational change 10:56 . Responsibility & Resilience: What it means to…

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