C-Speak: The Language of Executives
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsPNC C-Speak: The Language of Executives, features frank and lively conversations on leadership and life. Hosted by Carolyn Jones, market president and publisher of the Boston Business Journal, far left; Jon Bernstein, regional president of PNC Bank; and Saskia Epstein, senior vice president, client and community relations, with PNC Bank, each episode profiles a well-known local business leader and explores their personal career path and today’s most pertinent business topics. Hear their stories, including pivotal highlights from their lives and forward-thinking insights. Listen here and subscribe to PNC C-Speak at Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Episodes
Paula Johnson, President, Wellesley College
December 15, 2021 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBWith an impressive resume as a cardiologist, Paula Johnson has spent her professional career working to advance the health and well-being of women. Now, as the President of Wellesley College, her mission remains constant. In this episode, Paula highlights the importance of actively sharing your failures, defining success outside the classroom, and the women who were instrumental to her career success.
Micho Spring, President, Weber Shandwick New England
December 08, 2021 19:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBMicho Spring originally set her sights on working as a UN interpreter, but by following her calling, has since become instrumental in establishing Boston as a world-class city. In this episode, Micho describes her journey to founding a company, the life-altering pivot she made early in her career, and her outlook on taking risks.
Udit Batra, President & CEO, Water's Corporation
December 03, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBAn engineer at heart, Udit Batra has a three-step approach for excelling in his role as President & CEO of Waters Corporation. In this episode, Udit explains how the pandemic affected his leadership style, how he successfully navigated the largest merger in the life science tools industry, and the power of listening with compassion.
Corey Thomas, CEO, Rapid7
October 13, 2021 21:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBIn addition to being Chairman and CEO of cybersecurity firm Rapid7, Corey Thomas also serves on the boards of Cyber Threat Alliance, the Massachusetts Competitive Partnership, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and many others. In this episode, Corey outlines the best career advice he ever received, his observations about the Boston business community and the small moments that were catalysts for his entire career.
Amanda Agati, Chief Investment Officer, PNC Bank
October 13, 2021 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBBeginning her career in investment banking, PNC's Chief Investment Officer Amanda Agati views herself not as a theorist, but a practitioner. Now responsible for over $180 billion in assets under management, Amanda credits her time spent 'in the weeds' for the unique perspective she brings to the role. In this episode, Amanda outlines the 'high-frequency' indicators she uses to track economic recovery, her commitment to ESG investing and her advice for other business leaders.
Roger Crandall, Chairman, President & CEO of MassMutual
October 13, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBAfter joining MassMutual in 1988 as a real estate investment trainee, Roger Crandall was named the company's President in 2008, and CEO in 2010. In this episode, Roger discusses the highlights and challenges of his tenure, his advice for other leaders, and the economic trends he is keeping a close eye on.
Marianne Harrison, President & CEO, John Hancock
October 13, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBAfter graduating with a degree in English, Marianne Harrison began a career in public accounting that would not only lead her to become the CEO of one of the largest life insurers in the United States, but also to Boston from her native Canada. In this episode, Marianne discusses what she loves most about Boston, her approach to taking risks, and the importance of businesses giving back to their communities.
Lee Pelton, President & CEO, The Boston Foundation
September 13, 2021 19:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBOne of America's most respected thought and innovation leaders, Lee Pelton joined The Boston Foundation earlier this summer, after a decade as president at Emerson College. Now he shifts his focus from raising money to giving, at one of the nation's leading philanthropic organizations. In this episode, Pelton discusses his experience being a civic leader, his love of poetry and the role the business community plays in ensuring Boston is a thriving, prosperous and equitable city.