The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 18

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks with Janka Krings-Klebe and Jörg Schreiner,  experienced organizational coaches, who have led major transformation initiatives in international corporations, including Bosch. They are co-founders of co-shift GmbH, supporting companies in developing, repurposing, and scaling their existing capabilities to build long-term adaptability. They educate and prepare a new generation of managers to better deal with dynamic and complex transformation initiatives. Janka and Jörg are also co-authors of a new book, "Anti-fragile Organization."

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* The need for resilience and adaptability in this rapidly evolving landscape of modern business and how the expertise of experienced organizational coaches is invaluable

* How Janka and Jörg’s mission to prepare a new generation of managers capable of navigating the intricacies of dynamic and complex business transformation initiatives

* Janka and Jörg’s book titled “Anti-Fragile Organization,” which serves as a guide for those aiming to fortify their organizations against the unpredictable tides of change

Learn more about Janka Krings-Klebe and Jörg Schreiner:

* Connect with Janka Krings-Klebe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janka-krings-klebe

* Connect with Jörg Schreiner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joerg-schreiner

* Follow co-shift on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/co-shift

* Visit co-shift’s website: https://www.co-shift.com/imprint

* Check out Janka and Jörg’s book, “The Antifragile Organization: From hierarchies to ecosystems” https://www.amazon.com/Antifragile-Organization-hierarchies-ecosystems/dp/1915951879

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About The Turnaround Podcast:

In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.

Watch more episodes of The Turnaround Podcast::

* FreiLibertas Law’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzwWr13TM2692SYEJc-U3g

Connect and learn more from your host, Stephen Phillips:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-phillips-85034324

* Website: https://www.freilibertas.com/founders-experience

The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 17

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks with renowned short seller Fraser Perring, founder and researcher at Viceroy Research, an international investigative financial research group. Perring founded Viceroy Research with Australian partners Aiden Lau and Gabriel Bernarde in 2016. Viceroy is dedicated to uncovering financial misconduct, promoting transparency, and holding public companies accountable. Their work plays a critical role in improving the quality of global financial markets.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Fraser’s unconventional path into financial investigations, beginning his career as a social worker, transitioning into short selling after exposing a significant child risk issue in 2012

* The transferable skills from social work to short selling, such as looking at the bigger picture and refining research methodologies

* The beginning of Viceroy Research, starting as a small team of three, leveraging their unique skill sets

* Viceroy’s current evolution from a research provider towards hedge fund status

* How Viceroy identifies targets for their investigations, often beginning with word of mouth and media articles then diving deeper into financials, subsidiaries, and company behaviors

* Common red flags Viceroy sees in investigations such as overpromised returns and dismissive attitudes toward legitimate concerns

* Viceroy’s trading strategies, including the mechanics of short selling and the use of options for risk management

* The challenges Viceroy has faced, such as the potential for significant losses and the effects of high short interest

* The unique risks involved in short selling

* Regulatory pressures and investigations faced over the years and criticism of how some regulators are swayed by influential companies and pursue short sellers rather than addressing the fraud

* The positive changes Fraser sees in regulatory environments with the attitude of the SEC, providing an optimistic view for the future

* Intimidation tactics employed against short sellers with firsthand instances of unlawful surveillance and attempts to discredit him

* The importance of maintaining humor in the world of short selling

* The future of Viceroy with more targeted and significant projects, stressing the essential role of short sellers in maintaining market integrity and transparency

* The crucial role of activists and short sellers in the financial markets to ensure companies and regulators are fully accountable for the actions

Learn more about Fraser Perring:

* Connect with Fraser on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fraser-perring-b03589159

* Visit Viceroy Research’s website: https://viceroyresearch.org

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About The Turnaround Podcast:

In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.

Watch more episodes of The Turnaround Podcast:

* FreiLibertas Law’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzwWr13TM2692SYEJc-U3g

Connect and learn more from your host, Stephen Phillips:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-phillips-85034324

* Website: https://www.freilibertas.com/founders-experience

The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 16

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks with Zip Jila, Partner at Warwick Capital Partners LLP, a global special situations investment firm, addressing complex capital needs across equity and debt.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

* Zip’s compelling career journey into the realm of restructuring, entering during the Global Financial Crisis

* Clarification on the elusive nature of working in "special situations"

* The importance of diverse teams in driving better governance and risk management, leading to stronger financial performance

* Warwick Capital Partners’ strategy of unlocking value in special situations

* Potential opportunities arising from market dislocations, under-capitalization, and the shifting dynamics amid global challenges

Learn more about Zip Jila:

* Follow Warwick Capital Partners on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warwick-capital-partners-llp

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About The Turnaround Podcast:

In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.

Watch more episodes of The Turnaround Podcast::

* FreiLibertas Law’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWzwWr13TM2692SYEJc-U3g

Connect and learn more from your host, Stephen Phillips:

* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-phillips-85034324

* Website: https://www.freilibertas.com/founders-experience