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Planet Leadership

40 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings

This is planet leadership, the podcast that enables leaders of associations and nonprofits to grow their organization and achieve their missions. In the episodes of this podcast, practitioners from associations and nonprofits will be interviewed about leading through change.

Personify has access to just some amazing leaders with some amazing stories. We work closely with associations and nonprofits and the unique challenges they face as organizations. The podcast is called Planet Leadership because we are going to talk to people that are literally trying to change the planet.

When you look at associations and how they are advocating for their members, they face many challenges, some being budget, people, resources, public scrutiny, and public accountability. Why do some of them do it better than others? That's what this podcast will talk about. How do you build a great culture? How do you build a great team to scale an organization to potentially change the world?

How do leaders transition from other industries to associations and nonprofits? Go to www.personifycorp.com to learn more about how you can grow your association or nonprofit. Please subscribe, rate and review planet leadership, wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Episodes

Episode 39: Meet Personify's new President and CEO Scott Collison

November 16, 2020 17:02 - 32 minutes - 74.7 MB Video

Over the last 25 years, Scott Collison has held CEO and General Management positions at some of the world’s leading technology companies. Most recently he was CEO at Anaconda, a market-leading data science and AI company, where he rapidly grew product revenue and helped build a great company culture that was recognized as a Top Ten Employer in Austin by local media. He was also named one of the Top Ten CEOs among companies in the Data Science and AI space in 2019. He has led organizations at...

Episode 38: The Future of Events with John Toner

October 09, 2020 21:15 - 42 minutes - 96.2 MB Video

For more than two decades, John Toner, V has helped bring the produce industry together as vice president, convention and industry collaboration at the United Fresh Produce Association. He gets his daily thrills from helping craft the perfect opening night reception, finding a great product for an independent grower-shipper with a problem and securing a big sponsorship. He is obsessed with creating the perfect environment for his members to make new friends, gather good advice and see the be...

Episode 37: The Virtual Events Report

October 06, 2020 16:46 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MB Video

Tatiana Morand is the Content and SEO Manager at Wild Apricot. She prepared the 2020 Virtual Events Research Report so that organizations could transition painlessly to a virtual event while continuing to increase membership and revenue. When she’s not preparing content to help small membership organizations with big dreams, you can find her reading a fantasy novel with her two cats by her side or exploring Toronto's cafe scene. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Tatiana shares her ...

Episode 36: Why Enablement is Crucial for All Organizations

September 22, 2020 19:53 - 16 minutes - 37.4 MB Video

As Director of Sales Enablement at Personify, Shannon Hempel leads the strategy and execution of all sales training, coaching and development. Prior to her corporate career, Shannon was an educator in the Texas Public School System. She is a co-founder of Women in Sales Enablement (WiSE), which serves women in the U.S. and abroad to network and develop professionally and personally. She and her husband live in the Austin, TX area with their dog and two cats. What you’ll learn about in this...

Episode 35: Helping Exhibitors and Sponsors Succeed in the Virtual World

September 10, 2020 12:01 - 34 minutes - 80 MB Video

As an exhibit marketing strategist, Marlys Arnold combines image expertise and real-world marketing experience with a passion for trade shows. Not only has she been an exhibitor, but also the organizer of several expos and events. This unique perspective of the industry allows her to share new insights with both beginning and experienced exhibitors. She’s provided exhibitor training for events in a variety of industries, ranging from local consumer expos to some of the largest trade shows ...

Virtual Events and Long-Term Strategy with Ryan Brown

July 29, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MB

Ryan Brown joined NTP in March 2013 and serves as the VP of Sales. In this capacity, he oversees the strategic direction and execution of sales campaigns and the development of new sources of lead generation for his portfolio of industry-leading trade shows. He leads a team of professionals focused on meeting and exceeding all sales goals as well as maintaining the integrity of each event and providing high quality customer service to its exhibitors and sponsors. Prior to joining NTP, Ryan s...

Episode 33: Strategy for Small Nonprofits, with Sarah Olivieri

July 15, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 44.5 MB

Sarah Olivieri is a nonprofit business strategist, #1 International Best Selling Author, and former Executive Director. She has been featured on over 30 podcasts and is the creator of the Impact Method™ – a framework that helps nonprofits simplify their operations, build aligned teams, and make a bigger impact without getting overwhelmed or burning out. Sarah received her BA from the University of Chicago with a focus on globalization and its effect on marginalized cultures and holds a mas...

Episode 32: Events in the Age of Social Distancing, with Mark Bogdansky

July 01, 2020 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61.4 MB

Mark Bogdansky is the Vice President of Meetings and Events for the Auto Care Association. Bogdansky oversees all trade shows for the Auto Care Association, its segments, committees, and managed associations, including the AAPEX and HDAW shows. His responsibilities include strategic planning, trade show management, partner and vendor relationships, contract negotiation, and on-site logistics. Prior to joining the Auto Care Association in November 2016, Bogdansky worked on the conventions f...

Episode 31: From Grassroots Alliance to International NGO, with Victoria Watson

June 17, 2020 08:00 - 24 minutes - 15.9 MB

Born and raised in Canada, Victoria Watson is a health policy specialist driven to close equity gaps in sexual and reproductive health and rights. Before joining the International Youth Alliance for Family Planning, Victoria worked in Washington, D.C. at the Center for Health and Gender Equity as an SRHR research analyst exploring the impact of foreign policy and legislation on reproductive justice, health, and human rights fulfillment. In Canada, she has worked as a policy coordinator at Ca...

Episode 30: Learning About the American Society of Landscape Architects, with Michael O’Brien

June 03, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 24.3 MB

Michael O’Brien became the publisher of LAM in December 2014. A native of Niagara Falls, New York, he joined ASLA in 2009 as its chief financial officer and continues in that role as well. Michael is a graduate of the State University of New York College at Geneseo with a B.S. in Accounting. He also obtained the Certified Information Technology Professional (CITP) certification and the Certified Global Management Accountant (CGMA) certification from the American Institute of Certified Public...

Episode 29: Tech Tools for Nonprofit Organizations, with Amy Neumann

May 20, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

Amy Neumann is a keynote speaker who enjoys traveling internationally – and in the United States – to inspire and influence World Changers to leverage technology to do more of their mission work faster and easier, while also being more inclusive. #changetheworld Amy is also a social good and technology fanatic who has been creating positive change for over two decades. With a focus on blockchain and AI, she is a social impact entrepreneur who founded a startup nonprofit called Free Tech fo...

Episode 28: Supporting Your Members and Staff Through the Crisis, with Adam Reider

May 06, 2020 08:00 - 6 minutes - 6.07 MB

Adam Reider is the Manager of Technical Training and Support at the American Optometric Association, where he oversees training programs and end-user support. Adam works with business units to ensure all users have sufficient knowledge of applications through training workshops, documentation, and online help tools. His focus is on ensuring customer satisfaction and timely issue resolution. Adam also mentors support specialists to resolve issues and assists development staff in creating new ...

Behind the Event VI: How We Pulled It Off: A PersoniFest 2020 Virtual Event Retrospective, with Teresa Zimmerman and Erin Geoffroy

May 01, 2020 08:00 - 10 minutes - 8.9 MB

Teresa Zimmerman serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Personify. She leads Personify’s global marketing organization and is responsible for driving market leadership, global awareness, demand generation, strategic events and product go-to-market plans. Teresa has a rich history of success driving excellence at enterprise SaaS companies, having spent time at Bazaarvoice, Lithium and Fuze where she oversaw North American marketing programs, including field and solutions marketing, dema...

Episode 26: Creating Great Content for Your Audience, with Amy Jacobus

April 22, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 24.4 MB

Amy Jacobus is obsessed with helping service providers, entrepreneurs and mission-based business owners increase their impact with smart, human marketing online. Amy teaches workshops and leads programs full of simple, apply-it-now strategies for your website, email and social media, including her signature program, Confident + Consistent Marketing. She has designed courses, facilitated workshops and participated in panel discussions for the University of Denver, LEAP at St. Mary’s College, ...

Behind the Event V: Adding WOW to Your Virtual Event, with Teresa Zimmerman

April 17, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 7.21 MB

Teresa Zimmerman serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Personify. She leads Personify’s global marketing organization and is responsible for driving market leadership, global awareness, demand generation, strategic events, and product go-to-market plans. Teresa has a rich history of success driving excellence at enterprise SaaS companies, having spent time at Bazaarvoice, Lithium, and Fuze where she oversaw North American marketing programs, including field and solutions marketing, de...

Behind the Event IV: Integrating Sponsors Into Your Virtual Event, with Teresa Zimmerman, Erin Geoffroy, and Kevin Gough

April 09, 2020 18:30 - 8 minutes - 7.79 MB

Teresa Zimmerman serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Personify. She leads Personify’s global marketing organization and is responsible for driving market leadership, global awareness, demand generation, strategic events, and product go-to-market plans. Teresa has a rich history of success driving excellence at enterprise SaaS companies, having spent time at Bazaarvoice, Lithium, and Fuze where she oversaw North American marketing programs, including field and solutions marketing, de...

Episode 23: Asking the Right Questions to Improve Engagement, with Joy Duling

April 08, 2020 08:00 - 22 minutes - 19.8 MB

Joy Duling has been working with leaders of associations, trade groups and nonprofits since 2005. She has also walked the same journey, serving for nearly 10 years as the Executive Director of a membership-based nonprofit which she helped launch from scratch and led to annual revenues of more than $1M exclusively from membership contributions. Joy has been widely recognized as a speaker, an online educator and a trusted advisor, twice winning the “Unsung Hero Award” from the National Assoc...

Behind the Event III: Choosing the Right Content for Your Virtual Event, with Teresa Zimmerman, Erin Geoffroy, and Megan Lopez

April 03, 2020 08:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Teresa Zimmerman serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Personify. She leads Personify’s global marketing organization and is responsible for driving market leadership, global awareness, demand generation, strategic events, and product go-to-market plans. Teresa has a rich history of success driving excellence at enterprise SaaS companies, having spent time at Bazaarvoice, Lithium, and Fuze where she oversaw North American marketing programs, including field and solutions marketing, de...

Behind the Event II: Planning and Executing an Engaging Virtual Event, with Teresa Zimmerman, Erin Geoffroy, and Julia Thurston

March 28, 2020 18:29 - 12 minutes - 11.4 MB

Teresa Zimmerman serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Personify. She leads Personify’s global marketing organization and is responsible for driving market leadership, global awareness, demand generation, strategic events, and product go-to-market plans. Teresa has a rich history of success driving excellence at enterprise SaaS companies, having spent time at Bazaarvoice, Lithium, and Fuze where she oversaw North American marketing programs, including field and solutions marketing, de...

Episode 20: Nonprofit Organizations and Search Engine Optimization (SEO), with Terry Ibele

March 26, 2020 16:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

Terry is a non-profit tech expert and SEO consultant, previously heading up the SEO department at Wild Apricot/Personify. Currently, he’s following his passion and switching up careers by pursuing a degree in animation. He hosts his own podcast about all things Animation and is using his business expertise to pursue solo endeavors. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Terry initially got involved in working in the nonprofit world, and how he began at Wild Apricot and learned SEO (...

Behind the Event I: Adapting Association Events to the Virtual Space, with Teresa Zimmerman and Erin Geoffroy

March 25, 2020 08:00 - 13 minutes - 11.6 MB

Teresa Zimmerman serves as the Vice President of Marketing at Personify. She leads Personify’s global marketing organization and is responsible for driving market leadership, global awareness, demand generation, strategic events and product go-to-market plans. Teresa has a rich history of success driving excellence at enterprise SaaS companies, having spent time at Bazaarvoice, Lithium and Fuze where she oversaw North American marketing programs, including field and solutions marketing, dema...

Episode 18: Crafting a Better Social Media Presence, with Julia Campbell

March 11, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 30.7 MB

Julia Campbell has run her digital marketing consulting business for almost a decade, focused exclusively on mission-driven organizations. A mom of 2 and a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, she is the author of Storytelling in the Digital Age: A Guide for Nonprofits, a call-to-action for nonprofits to use stories to accomplish their missions. Based in Boston, Julia is a global authority on digital storytelling, with happy clients spanning the globe from Moscow to San Francisco. She has provi...

Episode 17: From Military Service to Leading an Association, with General Hawk Carlisle

January 08, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MB

General Herbert “Hawk” Carlisle became president and chief executive officer of the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA) on June 15, 2017. Carlisle came to NDIA after a 39-year career in the Air Force, from which he retired as a four-star general in March 2017. His last assignment was as commander, Air Combat Command (ACC) at Langley Air Force Base in Virginia. Prior to serving as the ACC commander, Carlisle was the Commander of Pacific Air Forces, the Air Component Commander for...

Episode 16: Changing the World with Online Communities, with Michael Wilson

December 23, 2019 15:07 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MB

Michael founded Small World Labs, which is now Personify Community, with the goal of providing organizations with the collaborative technology and solutions necessary to better connect with and empower their constituents, in a manner similar to which Michael saw early Internet technologies empower his deaf parents and connect them with the outside world. Prior to founding Small World Labs, Michael served as the Director of Product Management at Coremetrics, a leading provider of web analyt...

Episode 15: Thoughts On Leadership From the Expo! Expo! Trade Show Floor, with Jennifer Hoff, Erika Welling, and Amy Calvert

December 09, 2019 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MB

Expo! Expo!, IAEE’s Annual Meeting & Exhibition, is the “show for shows.” In this unique episode of the Planet Leadership podcast recorded live from the Expo! Expo! show floor, industry leaders Jennifer Hoff of Taffy Event Strategies, Erika Welling from PRA Business Events, and Amy Calvert with the Events Industry Council share their thoughts on technology, social responsibility, and the important role business leaders can play in making the world a better place. Jennifer Hoff has spent ...

Episode 14: Leveraging Technology in the Association Industry, with Reggie Henry

December 04, 2019 09:00 - 1 hour - 88 MB

Reggie Henry joined ASAE in November of 1994. His responsibilities are to implement “exemplary” systems at ASAE that can serve as a model to the rest of the association community and to “ratchet-up” the use and understanding of technology among ASAE members. He has been working with and/or for non-profit organizations since 1985. Mr. Henry speaks regularly on technology and strategy issues. Some of his most recent speaking engagements include the 2019 Empire State Leadership Conference, 20...

Episode 13: Advocating for the Exhibitions and Trade Show Industry, with Cathy Breden

November 25, 2019 09:00 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MB

Cathy Breden is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) with the responsibility for managing the day-to-day operations of the association, including overseeing marketing and communications, membership, education, conventions and events, and administration. In addition, she currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for the Center for Exhibition Industry Research (CEIR), whose primary purpose is to promote...

Episode 12: Data Management Technology in the Association and Nonprofit Space, with Bob Alves

November 13, 2019 09:00 - 32 minutes - 44.4 MB

Bob Alves co-founded ASI, the developer of iMIS Software for Associations. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Alves got his start in the association software market ASI’s inspiration to develop a software product that could be upgraded itself as well as through technological change Alves’ experience with identifying a need for data management software in the association and nonprofit industry How Alves made his partnership work for so long The importance of being open to...

Episode 11: Leading a Vital National Association, with Rhett Evans

October 30, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MB

J. Rhett Evans is the Golf Course Superintendents Association of America’s (GCSAA) CEO. Evans joined GCSAA in July 2009 as their COO and was promoted to CEO in January 2011. He is the eighth CEO since the association’s founding in 1926. Evans is focused on expanding GCSAA’s reach and influence to become the global leader in golf course management. Under Evans, GCSAA has elevated the superintendents’ and industry’s voices through advocacy efforts at the national and grassroots levels. In ad...

Episode 10: Leadership Challenges: Moving From Commercial to Nonprofit, with Mark Baker

October 16, 2019 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.4 MB

Mark Baker has been flying for more than 40 years, using airplanes for fun, commuting, and business. With more than 10,000 hours in the left seat and a commercial pilot certificate with single and multiengine land and seaplane ratings, rotorcraft rating, and type ratings in the Cessna Citation 500 and 525s, as well as a DC-3 type rating. Mark’s favorite plane is a Piper Super Cub he’s owned for more than 25 years. Before taking the helm at AOPA, Mark had a distinguished career in top leaders...

Episode 09: Business Leaders in the Big Picture, with Gary Shapiro

October 02, 2019 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MB

Gary Shapiro is president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)™, the U.S. trade association representing more than 2,200 consumer technology companies and which owns and produces CES® – The Global Stage for Innovation. Shapiro directs a staff of about 200 employees and thousands of industry volunteers, leading his organization’s promotion of innovation as a national policy to spur the economy, create jobs, and cut the deficit. CTA advocates for skilled employees, immigratio...

Episode 08: Consultancy in the Exhibition and Convention Industry, with Sam Lippman

September 18, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes - 59.5 MB

Sam Lippman is President and Founder of Lippman Connects, providing executive-level consulting to the convention and exhibition industry in the areas of strategic planning, marketing and management. Sam is also a trained facilitator (A.C. Nielsen/Burke Institute) who has helped event producers, venues and cities understand their market position and determine their future plans. Since 2001, Sam has produced the Exhibition and Convention Executives Forum (ECEF) and the Large Show Roundtable (L...

Episode 07: Leadership in Sports, with Oscar Aparicio

September 11, 2019 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.4 MB

Oscar Aparicio has leveraged his rich experience as an educator in the technology and enterprise SaaS space to drive software adoption. When not helping services departments scale, he enjoys watching an inordinate amount of football. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Eric Thurston’s lifelong love for the Denver Broncos Oscar Aparicio on the 49ers and the best team in NFL history Oldhead GMs that pick players based on what used to work The Peter Principle as it relates to play...

Episode 06: The Invisible Industry: Association Management and Trends in The Global Exhibition and Events Industry, with David DuBois

September 04, 2019 08:00 - 48 minutes - 65.9 MB

David DuBois is the President and CEO of the International Association of Exhibitions and Events® (IAEE). As IAEE’s leader, DuBois is responsible for the management of 23 full-time professional staff, producing the annual business operating plan and budget, overseeing the support of all meetings of governance units, leading business development, directing fundraising efforts, advocating for the industry and the organization’s members, providing organizational leadership and giving strategic ...

Episode 05: Strengthening Teams Through Experiential Leadership, with Jay Irwin

August 21, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MB

After a fruitful and successful 23-year career in the computer software industry, a near-death experience inspired Jay Irwin to transform his life and make a difference in the world. An adventurous soul who’s determined to inspire through wilderness experiences, Jay’s transition from the computer software industry to experiential leadership development didn’t happen overnight. While working with some of the largest computer software companies in the world, Jay started to realize his passio...

Episode 04: Big Data That Changes Lives: Digital Strategy for Nonprofits, with Amanda Myers

August 14, 2019 08:00 - 44 minutes - 61.5 MB

A recognized leader in developing and launching innovative, online programs Amanda Myers brings 20 years of experience to her role as Director of Product Growth with Austin-based Personify. Her broad background includes developing highly engaging national campaigns, online tools and loyalty initiatives for household brands including Land’s End, Cars.com, Enfamil, Marvel and Samsung. The last seven years have seen Myers leverage this expertise to empower thousands of associations in driving s...

Episode 03: The Association Market and What Makes it Unique, with Loretta DeLuca

August 07, 2019 08:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MB

As DelCor’s founder and CEO, Loretta is the inspiration for her company’s work with associations and nonprofits. She has a particular interest in mission-critical business systems, such as AMS, and is an advocate for project management for complex IT projects. Loretta has served on ASAE’s Board of Directors and chaired a number of ASAE committees. For her exemplary support of the association community, Loretta received ASAE’s 2015 Academy of Leaders Award and was named Association TRENDS 2...

Episode 02: Leadership in the Fintech Industry, with Amy Porter

July 24, 2019 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MB

Amy Porter founded AffiniPay in 2005 and now serves at the company’s Executive Chairman. In this role, Amy steers the direction of the team and has led the company to 12 consecutive years of profitability. Her knowledge and experience in the payment industry have helped her build a dynamic, talented, and client-focused team dedicated to the success of association and member-based organizations. AffiniPay is also the technology behind the company’s industry-leading payment solutions LawPay an...

Episode 01: Getting to Know Your Host, Eric Thurston, with Guest Interviewer Oscar Aparicio

July 10, 2019 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MB

Eric Thurston has enabled many of the world’s leading organizations to leverage technology solutions to drive business performance. At Personify, he led the company through a founder transition, a major product rewrite and has transformed the organization into the market leader of constituent management and engagement solutions. In 2018, he led Personify’s acquisition of events software provider a2z, the company’s third acquisition under Eric’s guidance, and successfully positioned Personify...

Trailer: Welcome to the Planet Leadership Podcast, with host Eric Thurston

June 18, 2019 15:39 - 3 minutes - 5.31 MB

Eric Thurston has enabled many of the world’s leading organizations to leverage technology solutions to drive business performance. At Personify, he led the company through a founder transition, a major product rewrite and has transformed the organization into the market leader of constituent management and engagement solutions. In 2018, he led Personify’s acquisition of events software provider a2z, the company’s third acquisition under Eric’s guidance, and successfully positioned Personify...

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