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Thinking Inside the Box

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A show where we discuss innovative ways organizations, and their leaders overcome complex issues at work 

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How to Lead with Empathy in Times of Change - Andrea Herron

February 29, 2024 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Andrea Herron, Head of People at WebMD, an HR executive leader, published author of "There's an Elephant in Your Office," and host of the award-winning podcast The HR Scoop. Andrea was recently selected as one of Ragan’s Top Women in Wellness and HR, an Agent of Change in American Healthcare Leader magazine, and a Top Leader in DEIB by Mogul. She lives in Portland, OR with her family and french bulldog Norman. Our conversation began, as many do, with a candid...

How EdTech is Shaping the Future of Learning - Jess Weems Thibault

February 22, 2024 13:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Jess Weems Thibault, VP of Growth at HireEducation, a talent service firm that supports education and EdTech partners in the Early Childhood, K12, Higher Education, and Workforce sectors.  A former-teacher-turned-marketer, Jess works with industry leaders to strategically grow executive, sales, marketing, and product teams in organizations of all sizes with the goal of providing equitable access to education and economic mobility. Jess spent over a decade wor...

How Sourcing Talent Has Changed Forever - Jim Stroud

February 15, 2024 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Jim Stroud. With over a decade of experience in recruitment and sourcing, Jim has consulted for companies such as Microsoft, Google, Siemens, and a host of startup companies. During his tenure with Randstad Sourceright’s Global Head of Sourcing and Recruiting Strategy, he alleviated the sourcing and recruiting headaches of clients worldwide.  Jim has created and sold five online properties, managed an award-winning blog, published a weekly newsletter for jobs...

How Servant Leadership Leaves a Lasting Legacy - Terrance Cooley

February 08, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Terrance Cooley, Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Special Projects for the United States Air Force "Joint All-Domain C2" R&D Center, steering the agency’s strategic vision, people-first culture, digital security posture and advanced warfighter technology development.  A champion of inclusivity, he shapes high-performance, cross-functional teams that model and inspire a workplace based on trust, curiosity, integrity and excellence.  Which ...

How Servant Leadership Leaves a Lasting Legacy - Terrence Cooley

February 08, 2024 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Terrance Cooley, Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Special Projects for the United States Air Force "Joint All-Domain C2" R&D Center, steering the agency’s strategic vision, people-first culture, digital security posture and advanced warfighter technology development.  A champion of inclusivity, he shapes high-performance, cross-functional teams that model and inspire a workplace based on trust, curiosity, integrity and excellence.  Which ...

How Storytelling Leaves a Lasting Legacy - Verdell Walker

January 11, 2024 15:00 - 48 minutes - 33 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Verdell Walker, a seasoned consumer-oriented content and marketing professional and board director. Verdell is highly regarded by her peers as a thought leader and someone who fosters an inclusive environment, demonstrated by her effectiveness in leading and working collaboratively with teams. She serves on the board of directors of Scholastic, Inc, and has held roles at Spotify, Mattel, and Sesame Workshop - the makers of Sesame Street.  With stints at such ...

How Today’s Recruiters Leverage Artificial Intelligence - Martyn Redstone

January 04, 2024 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Martyn Redstone, Conversational AI & Generative AI Consultant at PPLBOTS. With close to 20 years of recruitment industry experience, and nearly 7 dedicated to the exploration of automation and AI in recruitment, Martyn is a leading thinker at the intersection of talent and technology. He believes strongly in harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to create more efficient, equitable, and enjoyable recruitment processes. And our discussion followed a s...

Today’s Recruiters Leverage Artificial Intelligence - Martyn Redstone

January 04, 2024 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Martyn Redstone, Conversational AI & Generative AI Consultant at PPLBOTS. With close to 20 years of recruitment industry experience, and nearly 7 dedicated to the exploration of automation and AI in recruitment, Martyn is a leading thinker at the intersection of talent and technology. He believes strongly in harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to create more efficient, equitable, and enjoyable recruitment processes. And our discussion followed a s...

How Today’s Leading Organizations Approach Employee Wellness - Lydia Di Francesco

December 21, 2023 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Lydia Di Francesco, CEO & Workplace Wellness Specialist at Fit + Healthy 365.  With over a decade of experience in the wellness industry, Lydia's insights into creating a harmonious, productive work environment are invaluable for organizations adjusting to new realities in a post-pandemic world.  We discussed the significant shift in employee wellness programs since 2020. How organizations are now recognizing the critical need for holistic wellness strategies...

How to Navigate European Labor Economics - Julius Probst

December 14, 2023 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Julius Probst, European Labor Economist at AppCast. A PhD graduate from Lund University in Economic History, Julius brings a unique perspective to the table, combining his knowledge of historical economic patterns with current macroeconomic trends. Julius starts by sharing his journey, from his early passion for macroeconomics and monetary economics during his bachelor's and master's studies, to his role at Appcast.  The conversation then shifts to the heart...

How Innovative HR Strategies Shape Modern Enterprises - Tami Rosen

December 08, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Tami Rosen, Chief People Officer at Pagaya to explore the ins and outs of HR transformation.    Tami formerly held leadership roles with Goldman Sachs, Apple, and Atlassian. And our discussion was a reunion, of sorts. Tami and I first met during the Global HR Summit in 20202, where she was kind (and brave) enough to join us as one of 60 speakers - in a virtual reality headset.    Our discussion started there, with a look back at the Global HR Summit, as Ta...

HR’s Role in the Future of Work - Enrique Rubio

November 30, 2023 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.8 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Enrique Rubio, HR, Tech and Future of Work expert, keynote speaker and founder of Hacking HR, a global learning community at the intersection of future of work, technology, business and organizations, with thousands of members of all over the world. Enrique is also the Head of Global Community at Transform.   Enrique and I have been friends for many years now. We met in the days before the pandemic, and found easy alignment with our shared passion for making...

How to put wellness at the center of your organization - Candace DiCresce

November 17, 2023 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Candace DiCresce, the Senior Director of Safety & Accessibility at Rogers Communications, where she leads a talented team that is driven by a passion for supporting employee safety and well-being.    Candace has over 25 years of experience in occupational health and safety, wellness and well-being, working in consulting with Deloitte, industry at MDS, and the public sector with the Toronto Transit Commission.    Her broad view afforded some incredible insi...

How People Analytics Transforms HR into a Profit Centre - Cole Napper

November 02, 2023 21:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Cole Napper, the Vice President of People Analytics & Product Evangelist for Orgnostic, an innovative people analytics, generative AI, data orchestration, & employee listening platform.    Cole Napper is also the Co-Host of Directionally Correct, a People Analytics Podcast that leverages his 12+ years of rapidly escalating experience building HR centers of excellence from the ground up to scale — with an expert focus on People Analytics.    From analyst to...

How to Navigate the HR Technology Market - Susan Hanold

October 26, 2023 20:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Susan Hanold, HR HCM Strategy Executive, Speaker and Board Director, Formerly Vice President, Strategic Advisory Services, encompassing the organization’s talent, DEI and M&A practices for ADP, a Human Capital Management technology organization.  Susa helped ADP establish their first Human Capital Management Consulting practice, working with executives at the likes of Chevron, Oracle, Cisco, Starbucks, Microsoft and Amazon on myriad transformational initiativ...

How companies are bought and sold today - Arthur Petropoulos

October 19, 2023 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Arthur Petropoulos, Founder & Managing Partner at Hill View Partners, a Providence-based investment firm that specializes in mergers & acquisitions, business sales/exits, and capital advisory services for middle-market and lower middle-market companies.   Arthur founded Hill View Partners in 2016 after a successful tenure on Wall Street as an Investment Banker, Private Equity Investor, and Head of Mergers & Acquisitions and Corporate Development for a high g...

How People-Centric Cultures Shape the Future of Work - Lorne Rubis

October 12, 2023 17:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB

In today’s episode, we delve into the world of organizational culture with @Lorne Rubis. From the rinks of the @National Hockey League with the @LA Kings to the digital buzz of the dot-com era, to leading HR functions in financial services at @ATB and in education at @Norquest College, Lorne's professional story is one of developing leaders.  He believes successful organizations are 'People First and Customer Obsessed'. He believes successful leaders are eternally curious. And in weighing t...

How A Labor Economist Sees The Future of Work - Julia Pollak

October 05, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Julia Pollak, Chief Economist at ZipRecruiter, a leading online employment marketplace. Her team uses data from the ZipRecruiter marketplace to measure the health of the US labor market, identify hiring trends, and helping employers and job seekers prepare for the future of work. Their research is frequently cited in leading media outlets, like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and NPR. In the simplest of terms, in North America there are more people l...

How Seattle, Strategy and Service Intersect - Bobby Humes

September 28, 2023 11:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Bobby Humes, an experienced executive and leadership coach with a wide range of expertise in human resource operations and organizational change strategy. Bobby previously served as chief HR officer for the City of Seattle, providing executive leadership consultation to executive cabinet members and their HR teams. Bobby’s also a friend. We met during the early days of the pandemic. I messaged him out of the blue to pitch an idea for an HR virtual reality con...

How Today’s Top Business Thinkers View Leadership - Dorie Clark

September 21, 2023 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Dorie Clark, the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Long Game, Entrepreneurial You, Reinventing You, and the award-winning Stand Out, named the #1 Leadership Book of the Year by Inc. magazine. She’s one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world according to Thinkers50, was honored as the #1 Communication Coach in the world by the Marshall Goldsmith Leading Global Coaches Awards, and is one of the Top 5 Communication Professionals in the World, a...

How Labor Economics Inform Talent Strategy - Katy George

September 14, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Katy George, McKinsey’s chief people officer and a leader in the firm’s Operations Practice. In her role, Katy is responsible for McKinsey’s global people functions, including professional development and learning, recruiting, human resources, performance evaluation, and people analytics. She is also a member of the Shareholders Council, the firm’s equivalent of the board of directors, and their 15-person global leadership team. In recent years, Katy has focu...

How Coaching, Systems, and Technology Shape Modern HR - Kevin McDonald

September 07, 2023 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Kevin McDonald, Vice President, People Services & Insights for The E.W. Scripps Company.  Kevin has over 25 years of experience working with large and mid-market companies in HR operations, technology strategy, vendor governance, implementations, and merger & acquisition integration. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Kevin serves as the varsity assistant coach for the girls’ basketball team at Fairfield High School and volunteers as a Show Choi...

How Strategy, Technology & Leadership Manage Risk - Michele Adams

August 31, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Michele Adams, Vice President of Walmart Claim Services in Bentonville, Arkansas. Before joining Walmart, Michele was the Vice President, Risk Management Services at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida where she spent more than twenty years in the risk management organization.  In 2017 Michele was inducted into the Florida Workers' Compensation Hall of Fame for her contributions to the betterment of the workers' compensation industry in Florida. And ...

How to Navigate Web3 - Joeri Billast

August 24, 2023 11:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Joeri Billast, a best-selling author on Amazon, renowned Web3 strategist, and host of the Web3 CMO Stories podcast. In his spare time, Joeri is a Leuven, Belgium-based Fractional CMO in B2B tech, leveraging his unique expertise to guide businesses in NFT and Metaverse marketing, driving substantial impacts in an emerging tech landscape. Navigating the world of Web3 can be complex, so we began with the basics. What is Web3 and what innovations are represented ...

How Experience & Life Design Intersect - Ariel Rubin

August 17, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Ariel Rubin, formerly a design lead for iconic brands such as IDEO and Apple. In total, Ariel spent 15 years as a creative professional working as a musician and photographer in addition to leading design.  Today she lives with her family on Vancouver Island and is the owner/operator of Rockrose Farm, a demonstration garden, flower farm & artist centre. In over 150 episodes of this podcast, Ariel is the first guest we’ve had that I went to high school with. ...

How Spirituality and Business Intersect - Daniel Mangena

August 10, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Daniel Mangena, entrepreneur, author and executive producer based in Los Cabos, Mexico. After receiving a late diagnosis of Asperger’s and experiencing what can only be described as life-shattering trauma at just 20, Daniel spent the next seven years struggling to keep these revelations and events from spilling into every area of his life. As a result of his struggles, Daniel built a simple, four-step system called the Beyond Intention Paradigm. Through his...

How to Effectively Measure Behavioral Change - Chris Taylor

August 03, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Chris Taylor, the Founder of Actionable.co, an organization that helps facilitators, trainers, consultants and coaches scale their impact through measurable behavior change.  That latter point has proven so elusive for talent leaders for as long as I can remember. Development programs are divisive: on one hand, you have strong advocates who cite transformational experiences at the individual, team and organizational level. And others question the true ROI.  ...

How Organizations Should Reimagine Career Transition - Bob Goodwin

July 27, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Bob Goodwin, the Founder of Career Club, a unique service that uses proven sales and marketing methods to help clients land a career that matters to them. The inspiration for Career Club was born from Bob’s experiences leading client engagements for global brands like Coca-Cola, Samsung, and P&G.  He saw the opportunity to bring marketing principles, coupled with sales disciplines, to conduct much more effective job search campaigns.  Bob is also the host of ...

How Organizations & Candidates Should Reimagine Career Transition - Bob Goodwin

July 27, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Bob Goodwin, the Founder of Career Club, a unique service that uses proven sales and marketing methods to help clients land a career that matters to them. The inspiration for Career Club was born from Bob’s experiences leading client engagements for global brands like Coca-Cola, Samsung, and P&G.  He saw the opportunity to bring marketing principles, coupled with sales disciplines, to conduct much more effective job search campaigns.  Bob is also the host of ...

How Organizations in the Middle East Are Approaching Succession - Sofian Lamali

July 20, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Sofian Lamali, the Executive Director, Organizational Development & Effectiveness at SABIC - a global chemicals leader headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. From making cars and planes more fuel-efficient, to helping conserve the world’s water supply and enabling colorful smartphone cases, the organization is helping their customers achieve their ambitions and build a better tomorrow. A key driver of the organization’s success is talent. And with over 33,000...

How Today's Leaders Think Differently About Skills - Wanda Wallace

July 13, 2023 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Wanda Wallace, the NYC-based Managing Partner of Leadership Forum, an organization whose purpose is to change the world by changing the way we work. Wanda is also the host of the weekly radio show and podcast “Out of the Comfort Zone” and is the author of You Can’t Know It All: Leading in the Age of Deep Expertise. Her professional background includes chapters as the Associate Dean of Executive Education and EVP of Corporate Education at Duke University, and ...

How Merging Organizational Cultures Creates or Destroys Value - Klint Kendrick

July 06, 2023 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Klint Kendrick, Walmart’s Senior Director, HR M&A and International Workforce Strategy. Over the past 15+ years, Klint has led key growth initiatives in diverse industries including manufacturing, aerospace and defense, media, retail and technology.  Recognized as a global authority on people, culture and leadership issues regarding  Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) activities, Klint brings a unique perspective at a time when seemingly every other week there’s a l...

How Organizations Can Recession-Proof Their Talent Strategies - Thad Price

June 29, 2023 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Thad Price, CEO of the Austin-based Talroo, a data-driven job and hiring event advertising platform that helps businesses reach the candidates they need to build their essential workforce.  With more than 17 years of experience in online recruitment and the job search vertical, Thad is a recognized thought leader in the talent space. And together we covered a number of relevant topics, including: How can companies recession-proof their recruitment strategy? ...

How Listening Speaks Louder Than Words - Oscar Trimboli

June 22, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Oscar Trimboli, author, host of the Apple award-winning podcast, Deep Listening, and a sought-after keynote speaker.  Oscar is on a quest to create 100 million Deep Listeners. He’s passionate about using the gift of listening to bring positive change in homes, workplaces, and cultures worldwide, and has interviewed over 100 of the most diverse workplace listeners, including air traffic controllers, deaf and foreign language interpreters, hostage negotiators, ...

How the Written Word Inspires Change - Jenn T. Grace

June 15, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Jenn T. Grace, an award-winning author, nationally recognized speaker, and publishing strategist. She’s the founder of Publish Your Purpose, the acclaimed hybrid publishing company that gives first-time authors the secrets to getting their books written, finding an eager audience, and otherwise marking their place in the publishing world.  Jenn leads ambitious authors through every aspect of writing, editing, and publishing. Whether it’s a business guide that...

How to Hack the System for Racial Equity - Aaron Mitchell

June 08, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Aaron Mitchell, the visionary game-changer who sparked a wave of financial equity and inclusion when he drove an initiative to move $100m of Netflix's cash into Black-owned banks in 2020.  The groundbreaking effort provided a platform for marginalized communities to thrive and drew nationwide attention, leading to features in The New York Times, CNBC, and Wired. I originally met Aaron in 2020. I was in the throes of planning the global HR summit, to this day...

How the Best Designs Rely on People - Wolfgang Bremer

May 31, 2023 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Wolfgang Bremer, an accomplished German-Canadian design expert with a unique blend of design and product knowledge garnered over 20+ years’ experience working with the likes of Nokia and SAP, along with numerous highly funded startups, leading global design teams creating products used by industry giants such Google, Coca-Cola and Porsche. Today, as the Vice President of Design at Elli, a brand under the prestigious Volkswagen Group, he continues to shape the...

How Technology Helps Organizations Make Better Hiring Decisions - Josh Millet

May 24, 2023 11:00 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Josh Millet, the founder & CEO of Criteria, a Los Angeles-based venture-backed talent success company that helps organizations make more objective, evidence-based talent decisions that both reduce bias and drive outcomes.  With over 20 million assessments administered globally, the company has helped organizations make objective, data-driven hiring decisions that lead to better business outcomes with its scientifically validated assessments across multiple di...

How Canuck Place Makes a Difference in the Community - Catherine Gordon

May 18, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Catherine Gordon, the Director People & Culture at Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, a Vancouver-based organization that supports patients from British Columbia and the Yukon, on Canada’s west coast, many of whom live with life-threatening illnesses. In addition to inpatient and outpatient care, Canuck Place operates 13 patient beds and 8 family suites through two hospices, alongside services that include medical respite and family support, pain and symptom ma...

How to Support Tech Founders in Creating Culture - Andrew Bartlow

May 10, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Andrew Bartlow, CHRO, Author, Advisor, Investor, Founder, and Executive Coach for HR Leaders. Andrew has over 25 years’ of Human Resources and Talent Management experience at organizations across a wide spectrum of sizes, maturity stages, and industries. He’s also the co-author of “Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High Growth Organizations,” has a master’s degree from the top program in his field, and has been CECP, SPHR, Six Sigma, and executive co...

How Professionals Can Build Mental Resilience - Nida Leard

May 03, 2023 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Nida Leard, a former Fortune 500 executive, serial entrepreneur, and self-identity reinvention coach with more than two decades of experience in business, psychology, and personal development. Nida is the founder of Nida Leard Consulting and Coaching, where she advises world-class experts to become legendary market outliers.  She’s also the author of the ‘One to Millions Entrepreneur’, host of the Nida Leard Podcast show, and a regular contributor to Forbes, ...

How Flexible Employee Benefits Inspire Giving - Rob Whalen

April 26, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Rob Whalen, sales operation executive, entrepreneur, and the CEO / Co-Founder of PTO Exchange, a benefits platform that turns unused paid time off (PTO) hours into liquid assets that can be converted into things employees value – retirement accounts, student loan repayment, travel awards, and charitable causes. The organization’s innovative approach to employee compensation and wellness has been featured in the likes of Bloomberg News, The Washington Post, Fo...

How Mindset Transforms Relations at Work - Carice Anderson

April 19, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Carice Anderson, a global learning and organizational development leader, facilitator and published author with several years of experience in developing human capital strategies and programs across a broad range of industry sectors. Her expertise includes talent strategy, leadership development, talent management, change management, executive coaching, DEI and facilitation to meet business objectives, deliver impact and engage employees at all levels. Her bo...

How to Inspire Innovation in Traditional Industries - Richard Dasselaar

April 12, 2023 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Richard Dasselaar, Digital Transformation & Strategy Leader, at Modern Dental Group, a worldwide medical device manufacturer and distributor. Based in Haarlem, Netherlands, Richard also sits as Section Chair for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Cardiology Working Group, for the International Society for Telemedicine & eHealth, and is a Researcher, Advisory & PhD student in Digital Health Strategy, with an emphasis on value based care at Erasmus Universiteit...

How to Leverage the Power of Banter - Richard Newman

April 05, 2023 13:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Richard Newman, the Farnham Common, United Kingdom-based Founder of Body Talk. Over the past 22 years, Richard and his team have trained over 120,000 business leaders around the world to increase their leadership ratings by up to 44% and win 59% more votes in an election by changing a few simple behaviors. A student first, Richard comes by these lessons naturally. He’s surprisingly introverted. A painfully shy child, Richard has high-functioning autism, which...

How Should We Thank Others for Their Service? - Kathy Gallowitz

March 29, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 25.7 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with retired LtCol Kathy Gallowitz, a self-described Navy ‘brat’, who after 30 years’ of dedicated service to her country, now champions on behalf of veterans. Today, she coaches employers on the best strategies for hiring and retaining Veteran talent. A highly sought-after talent pool, less than 3% of Veterans are unemployed, while more than 30% are defined as underemployed. It’s an issue we discussed at length over an engaging half-hour discussion.  It’s a topi...

How Healthcare Innovations Improve Workplaces - Murray Sabrin

March 22, 2023 14:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Murray Sabrin. Murray is a seasoned author and finance expert, writing about the impacts of the healthcare economy in scholarly and popular publications. His new book, The Finance of Health Care: Wellness and Innovative Approaches to Employee Medical Insurance, provides business decision makers with the information they need to match the optimal health care plan with the culture of their workforce. Americans spend more on medical care as a percentage of GDP t...

How Virtual Reality is Transforming Healthcare - Valentino Megale

March 15, 2023 13:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Valentino Megale, the Rome-based CEO & Co-Founder of Softcare Studios, a digital health startup developing XR solutions in healthcare and well-being, with a special focus on pain and stress management in patients undergoing invasive medical procedures, and optimization of healthcare interventions. Selected as the best e-health startup in Europe by the European Commission in 2018, Softcare Studios' track record includes commercial partnerships with leading Med...

How Technology Has Transformed the Sales Profession - Robin Singhvi

March 08, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Robin Singhvi, the Portland, Oregon-based Founder of SmartCue, an effectiveness platform that allows enterprise software sales teams to create contextual & tailored demos for every prospect. Robin has spent over a decade in the US B2B SaaS space as a sales and solutioning leader, supporting sales and product teams to develop and execute best-in-class experiences for customers. Together we discussed the evolution of enterprise sales, how relationships have evo...

How We Relate to Others Impacts Our Happiness - Stephen McGarvey

February 22, 2023 13:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MB

In today’s episode, I chat with Stephen McGarvey, an internationally-recognized expert in the field of persuasion & influence. Stephen has consulted to corporations globally in a range of industries, working with sales and marketing departments to optimize their performance by understanding how the customer thinks and what unconscious elements/patterns drive their behavior.  Our conversation followed a number of twists & turns, beginning with a discussion regarding influence & persuasion. W...

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