https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/power-purpose--6728897
These conversations go beyond the headlines to offer a personal window into leadership at the highest levels. Guests reflect on pivotal moments, difficult decisions, and lessons learned when the stakes were high. They speak openly about their proudest achievements and missed opportunities, how they managed pressure, and what it takes to lead through complexity and uncertainty.

Drawing on their own experience in government and academia on both sides of the Atlantic, Amanda and Nathalie bring insider perspectives to conversations that are as personal as they are political. You'll hear the stories that don't make it into official briefings.

Whether you're deeply engaged in foreign policy or simply curious about how leaders navigate impossible choices, these conversations reveal what leadership actually looks and feels like. In an era of political cynicism, Power & Purpose offers something rare: honest reflections from people who have chosen to serve and proof that purpose-driven leadership is still possible.

• Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in International Relations in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain. Most recently, she served as Special Assistant to President Biden and Senior Director for Europe in the National Security Council. She also worked in the State Department and House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Committee. She has a PhD in Politics from the University of Edinburgh and a BA in Political Theory from James Madison College at Michigan State University.
• Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy. She is also Director of the Instituto Affari Internazionali. She previously served as Special Advisor to EU High Representatives Federica Mogherini and Josep Borrell. She has a PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics and a BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Oxford.

]]>enPoliticsIE Insightshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/945cebbd9debf37eec63ddc949ee9ad3.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/power-purpose--6728897Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:20:52 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciIE Insightsinsights@ie.eduPower & Purpose explores the human side of global leadership. Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie Tocci – former advisors to the US President and EU High Representative turned professors – this podcast features candid conversations with senior...
These conversations go beyond the headlines to offer a personal window into leadership at the highest levels. Guests reflect on pivotal moments, difficult decisions, and lessons learned when the stakes were high. They speak openly about their proudest achievements and missed opportunities, how they managed pressure, and what it takes to lead through complexity and uncertainty.

Drawing on their own experience in government and academia on both sides of the Atlantic, Amanda and Nathalie bring insider perspectives to conversations that are as personal as they are political. You'll hear the stories that don't make it into official briefings.

Whether you're deeply engaged in foreign policy or simply curious about how leaders navigate impossible choices, these conversations reveal what leadership actually looks and feels like. In an era of political cynicism, Power & Purpose offers something rare: honest reflections from people who have chosen to serve and proof that purpose-driven leadership is still possible.

• Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in International Relations in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain. Most recently, she served as Special Assistant to President Biden and Senior Director for Europe in the National Security Council. She also worked in the State Department and House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Committee. She has a PhD in Politics from the University of Edinburgh and a BA in Political Theory from James Madison College at Michigan State University.
• Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy. She is also Director of the Instituto Affari Internazionali. She previously served as Special Advisor to EU High Representatives Federica Mogherini and Josep Borrell. She has a PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics and a BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Oxford.

]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/frans-timmermans-on-europe-s-climate-leadership-and-energy-future--72939752
Frans Timmermans was Executive Vice President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal and European Commissioner for Climate Action.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72939752Mon, 13 Jul 2026 06:20:51 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciHow can Europe pursue ambitious climate action while remaining competitive and secure? Frans Timmermans reflects on the origins of the EU's Green Deal and its quest to manage energy transition and security amid wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, a...
Frans Timmermans was Executive Vice President of the European Commission for the European Green Deal and European Commissioner for Climate Action.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>3105climate,europe,franstimmermans,globalaffairs,internationalrelations,politics,power,sloat,timmermans,toccifalse123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kersti-kaljulaid-on-estonia-s-lessons-on-hybrid-threats-and-democratic-resilience--72729776
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72729776Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:15:33 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciAs Europe adapts to a new security landscape, what can other countries learn from Estonia’s experiences on the Eastern flank. The country’s former President Kersti Kaljulaid discusses cyber resilience, European defense, and the importance of standing...
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2642amanda,estonia,globalaffairs,ir,kaljulaid,kersti,nathalie,policy,politics,sloat,threat,tocci,warfalse122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/utaara-mootu-on-land-next-gen-leadership-and-finding-her-voice--72481330
Utaara Mootu is a Member of Namibian Parliament for the Landless People's Movement. 

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72481330Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:28:53 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciUtaara Mootu joins Amanda and Nathalie to discuss Namibia's struggle for historical justice, the lasting impact of colonialism, and what is means to represent a new generation in politics. She reflects on her journey to becoming one of Namibia's...
Utaara Mootu is a Member of Namibian Parliament for the Landless People's Movement. 

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>3015amandasloat,globalaffairs,internationalrelations,mootu,namibia,nathalietocci,politics,sloat,tocci,utaarafalse121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cecilia-malmstrom-on-trade-wars-and-global-turbulence--72223285
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72223285Mon, 01 Jun 2026 06:07:53 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciHow should Europe navigate a world of trade wars and growing geopolitical uncertainty? Cecilia Malmström reflects on trade, migration and the transatlantic rift. She also shares the lessons she learned on her journey to becoming EU Trade Commissioner...
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2452cecilia,eu,globalaffairs,internationalrelations,malmstrom,politics,sloat,toccifalse120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vera-jourova-on-digital-power-and-europe-s-global-role--72051683
Věra Jourová is the former Vice President of the European Commission.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72051683Mon, 18 May 2026 06:35:04 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciVěra Jourová joins Amanda and Nathalie to reflect on her time at the forefront of EU policymaking on technology, disinformation, and media freedom. She discusses the challenges of regulating Big Tech, promoting innovation while protecting citizens’...
Věra Jourová is the former Vice President of the European Commission.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2122false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dina-kawar-on-the-human-cost-of-middle-east-conflict--71873152
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71873152Tue, 05 May 2026 09:57:37 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciHow are overlapping crises shaping diplomacy in the Middle East? Dina Kawar, Jordan's Ambassador to the United States, joins Amanda and Nathalie to explore the ripple effects of war and the realities of regional interdependence. She reflects on her...
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2071arabnews,conflict,dina,globalaffairs,jordan,jordannews,kawar,middleeast,politics,usapolitics,womenfalse118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gabriela-ramos-on-mexico-multilateralism-and-the-fight-for-gender-equality--71482219
Gabriela Ramos is the co-chair of the Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TSIFD), leading the development of a framework for financial transparency and social impact. Previously, she held the role of Assistant Director General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO (2020-2025), Chief of Staff and Sherpa to the G20 of the OECD (2006-2020), and she was a member of Mexico’s Foreign Service. In 2025, she was Mexican Candidate for Director General of UNESCO.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71482219Mon, 20 Apr 2026 06:15:13 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciGabriela Ramos joins Amanda and Nathalie to reflect on Mexico’s changing relationship with the United States, the weakening of the multilateral system, and the effort needed to sustain international cooperation. She discusses parental expectations,...
Gabriela Ramos is the co-chair of the Taskforce on Inequality and Social-related Financial Disclosures (TSIFD), leading the development of a framework for financial transparency and social impact. Previously, she held the role of Assistant Director General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO (2020-2025), Chief of Staff and Sherpa to the G20 of the OECD (2006-2020), and she was a member of Mexico’s Foreign Service. In 2025, she was Mexican Candidate for Director General of UNESCO.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2491currentaffairs,gabrielaramos,globalaffairs,internationalrelations,mexico,news,politics,usafalse117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/priyanka-chaturvedi-on-india-empowerment-and-persistence--71119374
Priyanka Chaturvedi is an Indian politician who served as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra, and is a former Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena (UBT).

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71119374Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:18:33 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciHow does the world look from India today? Priyanka Chaturvedi joins Amanda and Nathalie to explore India’s evolving global role, its relationships with Europe and the United States, and the challenges of regulating technology in a democracy. She...
Priyanka Chaturvedi is an Indian politician who served as a Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha from Maharashtra, and is a former Deputy Leader of Shiv Sena (UBT).

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2461globalaffairs,india,indianpolitics,internationalrelations,news,politics,priyanka,womeninpoliticsfalse116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/julie-smith-on-nato-trust-and-the-importance-of-public-service--70811238
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70811238Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:04:48 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciFormer U.S. Ambassador to NATO Julie Smith joins Amanda and Nathalie to discuss the alliance’s future at a moment of deep uncertainty. From a growing transatlantic trust deficit to Europe’s push for greater security autonomy, she explores what lies...
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>3003globalaffairs,leadership,nato,political,politics,usa,womenfalse115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arancha-gonzalez-on-agency-activism-and-empowerment--70484221
Arancha González is the third Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) at Sciences Po and the first woman to lead the world's third school for Politics and International Studies. Prior to joining PSIA, Ms. González served as Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation (2020-2021).

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70484221Mon, 09 Mar 2026 07:52:18 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciWhat does it take for Europe to stay open, democratic, and competitive in a world driven by power? Arancha González joins Power and Purpose for a hopeful conversation about Europe’s resilience. Together with Amanda Sloat and Nathalie Tocci, she...
Arancha González is the third Dean of the Paris School of International Affairs (PSIA) at Sciences Po and the first woman to lead the world's third school for Politics and International Studies. Prior to joining PSIA, Ms. González served as Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation (2020-2021).

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2244arancha,defense,eu,europe,globalaffairs,gonzalez,ieuniversity,internationalrelations,news,politic,politics,scipofalse114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oleksandra-matviichuk-on-justice-dignity-and-the-power-of-ordinary-people--70175855
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70175855Mon, 23 Feb 2026 06:57:53 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciWhat does justice look like in the midst of war? On the eve of the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Oleksandra Matviichuk joins Amanda and Nathalie to discuss the realities facing Ukraine today...
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2371false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hiba-husseini-on-staying-the-course-in-the-pursuit-of-peace--69841938
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69841938Mon, 09 Feb 2026 06:32:44 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciPeace is rarely linear and often pursued under the most difficult conditions. Drawing on decades of legal and negotiating experience, Palestinian lawyer Hiba Husseini sits down with Amanda and Nathalie to discuss the current realities in the Middle...
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>1987gaza,globalaffairs,hibahusseini,internationalrelations,israel,middleeast,news,palestine,palestinian,peaceprocess,politic,politicsfalse112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/laura-chinchilla-on-leading-with-passion-empathy-and-integrity--69660761
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69660761Thu, 29 Jan 2026 07:46:20 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciAs democratic norms feel increasingly fragile, Laura Chinchilla argues that political leadership can still be a force for good. The former president of Costa Rica speaks to Amanda and Nathalie about recent events in Venezuela while offering a hopeful...
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2474chinchilla,costarica,globalaffairs,internationalrelations,latam,latinpolitics,laura,politics,presidentfalse111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/naomi-chazan-on-democracy-division-and-the-work-that-never-ends--69397968
Naomi Chazan is Professor Emerita of Political Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and senior research fellow at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69397968Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:18:29 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciWhat does it take to sustain democracy in times of crisis? Naomi Chazan joins Amanda and Nathalie to remind us that democratic systems, like gardens, must be constantly tended. From Israel’s internal divisions to the global erosion of democratic...
Naomi Chazan is Professor Emerita of Political Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and senior research fellow at the Van Leer Jerusalem Institute.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>1986democracy,globalaffairs,isral,politicsfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rory-stewart-on-curiosity-courage-and-conviction--69006299
Rory Stewart is the author of Politics on the Edge and co-host of The Rest is Politics podcast.







Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69006299Mon, 15 Dec 2025 07:23:40 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciWhat happens when political ideals collide with reality? Rory Stewart speaks to Amanda and Nathalie about the challenges confronting democracies on both sides of the Atlantic, and how social, technological, and political pressures are reshaping our...
Rory Stewart is the author of Politics on the Edge and co-host of The Rest is Politics podcast.







Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2892globalaffairs,internationalrelations,political,politics,restispolitics,rory,rorystewart,stewart,therestispoliticsfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-goulard-on-success-failure-and-resilience--68782798
Sylvie Goulard is the former Deputy Governor of the Banque de France and French Minister of the Armed Forces.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68782798Mon, 01 Dec 2025 07:20:43 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciWhat does resilience look like in public life? Sylvie Goulard joins Amanda and Nathalie to explore the political pressures, personal trials, and unexpected turns that have defined her career. From countering the rise of the far right to managing her...
Sylvie Goulard is the former Deputy Governor of the Banque de France and French Minister of the Armed Forces.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2147femaleleaders,globalaffairs,goulard,internationalrelations,leadership,politicsfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sigrid-kaag-on-straddling-divides-and-withstanding-political-violence--68598496
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68598496Mon, 17 Nov 2025 07:33:37 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciReflecting on her experience in diplomacy and government, Sigrid Kaag discusses the leadership skills, values, and resilience she employed across her career. From confronting populism at home in the Netherlands to navigating the complexities of the...
Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2529globalaffairs,kaag,leaders,leadership,politics,sigrid,sigridkaag,unfalse17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bridget-brink-on-leading-in-a-war-zone-the-importance-of-diplomacy--68394655Bridget Brink joins Amanda and Nathalie to reflect on principle, resilience, and hope in the pursuit of peace and the protection of democracy. She recounts running to bomb shelters during her years in Kyiv, her decision to resign in protest of U.S. policy, and what it means to lead through crisis. From navigating life in a war zone to running for Congress, Bridget shares candid insights on the power of perseverance.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68394655Mon, 03 Nov 2025 07:25:52 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciDrawing on nearly three decades in diplomacy, former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine https://bridgetbrink.com/ joins Amanda and Nathalie to reflect on principle, resilience, and hope in the pursuit of peace and the protection of democracy. She recounts...Bridget Brink joins Amanda and Nathalie to reflect on principle, resilience, and hope in the pursuit of peace and the protection of democracy. She recounts running to bomb shelters during her years in Kyiv, her decision to resign in protest of U.S. policy, and what it means to lead through crisis. From navigating life in a war zone to running for Congress, Bridget shares candid insights on the power of perseverance.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2335bridget,brink,congress,democrat,diplomacy,globalaffairs,politics,ukraine,usfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sviatlana-tsikhanouskaya-on-belarus-ukraine-and-the-cost-of-freedom--68209175 joins Amanda and Nathalie for a conversation on democracy, courage, and the cost of freedom. She reflects on her unexpected path from teacher to political leader, the intertwined struggles of Belarus and Ukraine, and what it means to keep hope alive in exile. From fear and resilience to the power of women’s leadership, Sviatlana offers a unique view of what it means to fight for a country’s future.


Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68209175Mon, 20 Oct 2025 06:28:15 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciExiled Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya, widely acknowledged as the winner of the August 2020 election, joins Amanda and Nathalie for a conversation on democracy, courage, and the cost of freedom. She reflects on her unexpected... joins Amanda and Nathalie for a conversation on democracy, courage, and the cost of freedom. She reflects on her unexpected path from teacher to political leader, the intertwined struggles of Belarus and Ukraine, and what it means to keep hope alive in exile. From fear and resilience to the power of women’s leadership, Sviatlana offers a unique view of what it means to fight for a country’s future.


Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is the Head of the United Transitional Cabinet of Belarus.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2489belarus,democracy,lukashenko,politics,putin,svetlana,sviatlana,ukrainefalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/susana-malcorra-on-how-to-fix-multilateralism--68027479

Susana Malcorra is the President and Co-Founder of GWL Voices. She served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Argentina from 2015 to 2017 and was Chief of Staff to the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68027479Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:19:28 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciSusana Malcorra reflects on the challenges facing the UN, the threats to democracy, and why women’s leadership matters for global governance. From failures and reinvention to courage and joy, she explores what it takes to build new systems for the...

Susana Malcorra is the President and Co-Founder of GWL Voices. She served as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Worship of Argentina from 2015 to 2017 and was Chief of Staff to the UN Secretary-General, Ban Ki-moon.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2639false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wendy-sherman-on-hard-conversations-in-hard-places--67847645
Extra Reading:
Not for the Faint of Heart: Lessons in Courage, Power & Persistence by Wendy Sherman

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67847645Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:07:51 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciFormer U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman reflects on the risks behind diplomacy as she pulls back the curtain on negotiating the Iranian nuclear deal. She shares candid lessons on authenticity, leadership, and how to earn respect without...
Extra Reading:
Not for the Faint of Heart: Lessons in Courage, Power & Persistence by Wendy Sherman

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2606diplomacy,globalaffairs,internationalrelations,iran,politics,us,wendyshermanfalse13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/federica-mogherini-on-trump-iran-and-when-to-step-away--67671846
Extra reading:

• The EU Global Strategy overseen by Federica Mogherini.
• The Making of the EU Global Strategy by Nathalie Tocci

© IE Insights.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67671846Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:51:58 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciAmanda and Nathalie welcome their first guest, former EU High Representative Federica Mogherini, for a candid conversation on Europe’s security awakening and the making of the EU Global Strategy. She reflects on the impact of the first Trump...
Extra reading:

• The EU Global Strategy overseen by Federica Mogherini.
• The Making of the EU Global Strategy by Nathalie Tocci

© IE Insights.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2582careers,eu,foreignpolicy,globalaffairs,internationalrelations,ir,leadership,mogherini,politics,womenfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-introduction-to-power-purpose--67671739
Extra Reading

• IE Center for Health and Well-Being
• Unlocking the Power of Intuition in High-Stress Jobs - Listen to Amanda discussing balance in high-stress jobs
• My Path to Becoming - Nathalie’s Kung-Fu book

*Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in International Relations in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain. Most recently, she served as Special Assistant to President Biden and Senior Director for Europe in the National Security Council. She also worked in the State Department and House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Committee. She has a PhD in Politics from the University of Edinburgh and a BA in Political Theory from James Madison College at Michigan State University.

*Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy. She is also Director of the Instituto Affari Internazionali. She previously served as Special Advisor to EU High Representatives Federica Mogherini and Josep Borrell. She has a PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics and a BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Oxford.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67671739Mon, 08 Sep 2025 06:57:03 +0000IE Insights - Hosted by Amanda Sloat and Nathalie TocciPower & Purpose kicks off with hosts Amanda and Nathalie laying out the show’s mission and swapping origin stories. Touching on their respective stints in Washington and Brussels, they reflect on burnout and balance (think yoga and kung fu), and...
Extra Reading

• IE Center for Health and Well-Being
• Unlocking the Power of Intuition in High-Stress Jobs - Listen to Amanda discussing balance in high-stress jobs
• My Path to Becoming - Nathalie’s Kung-Fu book

*Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in International Relations in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain. Most recently, she served as Special Assistant to President Biden and Senior Director for Europe in the National Security Council. She also worked in the State Department and House of Representatives’ Foreign Affairs Committee. She has a PhD in Politics from the University of Edinburgh and a BA in Political Theory from James Madison College at Michigan State University.

*Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy. She is also Director of the Instituto Affari Internazionali. She previously served as Special Advisor to EU High Representatives Federica Mogherini and Josep Borrell. She has a PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics and a BA in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of Oxford.

Dr Amanda Sloat is Professor of Practice in the School of Politics, Economics, and Global Affairs at IE University in Madrid, Spain.

Dr Nathalie Tocci is Professor of the Practice at SAIS Europe in Bologna, Italy.

Power & Purpose is an IE Insights podcast.]]>2027false11full