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How one question helped Meribeth Banaschik) reshape meetings—and deepen trust across EY.In this episode, I sat down with Meribeth Banaschik, Equity Partner at EY Germany in Forensics and the EMEIA Chief Innovation Officer, to discuss the power of internal networks in consulting.Meribeth shares how a simple question—“What’s your stress level?”—has helped her build lasting trust with senior colleagues, reduce team friction, and spark strategic collaboration. From leveraging cross-rank networks to mentoring the next generation, Meribeth outlines the mindset and habits that turn connection into real influence.Whether you're new to a firm or navigating leadership at scale, this episode is packed with tips you can put into practice.You’ll learn:1. A conversation hack to spark deeper internal relationships2. The “bring a friend” tactic that scales your network fast3. Why structuring the way you keep in touch is a game-changer4. How young consultants are swapping tech skills for senior mentorship___________Get in touch with Meribeth on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/meribeth-banaschik-385a4296) Meribeth’s business book recommendation:The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins | https://www.amazon.es/Let-Them-Theory-Life-Changing-Millions/dp/1788176189)___________About the host Sammy Gebele):Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients.
Get in touch with Sammy Gebele on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/) ___________Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more!___________Thanks to our friends at SAWOO) for producing this episode with us!
