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The CyberGov PodcastLeading GovTech Innovation with Brian ChidesterIn our conversation with Brian Chidester—Head of Global Innovation and Strategy at Adobe and host of The Government Huddle podcast—we dive into the art of authentic storytelling, the parallels between podcasting and strategic leadership, and how curiosity can fuel innovation in the public sector. Brian shares insights on interviewing like a pro, building community through conversation, and why tech leaders need to get comfortable with uncomfortable questions. Whether you're in GovCon, digital strategy, or just trying to level up your leadership game—this episode is for you.Contact CyberGov Check out the host on Linked...
2025-05-2046 min
#GovCom UnfilteredModernizing Service Delivery - Brian Chidester on Transforming Government ProgramFrom leading public sector strategy at Adobe to advising global smart cities at the World Economic Forum, Brian Chidester brings a bold and future-forward perspective to this episode of #GovCom Unfiltered: The Podcast.As Head of Global Strategy and Innovation for Public Sector at Adobe and host of The Government Huddle Podcast™, Brian shares what it takes to lead at the intersection of technology, policy, and public service. With an impressive track record across Adobe, Genesys, Socure, OpenText, and beyond, he unpacks the discipline, mindset, and strategy that define innovation in the federal space.🔍 What...
2025-05-1526 min
Coach’s Corner: Leadership UnpluggedInnovating Government: Customer Experience & Transformational Leadership with Brian ChidesterIn this episode of Coach’s Corner – Leadership Unplugged, Laura Bennet sits down with Brian Chidester, a global leader in public sector innovation and the host of The Government Huddle podcast. As the Head of Global Strategy & Innovation for Public Sector at Adobe, Brian has helped shape the future of government services through digital transformation, customer experience (CX), and bold leadership. We dive into how agencies can build trust, balance personalization with privacy, and embrace technology to create meaningful citizen interactions.
Beyond CX, the two explore transformational leadership—how leaders can navigate change while maintaining team trust and cu...
2025-02-2621 min
Keeping IT BriefA Conversation with Brian Chidester of Adobe: Shaping the Future of Public Sector TechIn this episode of Keeping IT Brief, we sit down with Brian Chidester, Head of Industry Strategy for the Public Sector at Adobe and a recipient of the prestigious FORUM IT100 Award. Brian shares what winning this award means to him both personally and professionally, reflecting on the pivotal moments in his career that have contributed to his success.We delve into his vision for the future of technology in the public sector and how he sees the role of innovation and strategy evolving in this space. Brian also offers invaluable advice for aspiring IT leaders, drawing...
2024-11-1107 min
The Government Huddle with Brian Chidester156: The One with the Education Industry ExpertsTaylor Parry & Brian Eschbacher, consultants and experts in the education space join the show to discuss some of the biggest trends impacting the industry including how declining birth rates are impacting enrollment and funding. We also discuss the trickle down effect this has on programs like social security and medicare and the advice they would give to policymakers and government leaders who want to ensure that their governments are prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.
2024-09-271h 00
Real Talk Real ResultsVertical Marketing in Identity Verification: The Synergy between Public Sector and Commercial MarketingHow much does public sector marketing differ from commercial marketing?They may seem worlds apart at first glance (and there are some key differences), but in the world of identity verification and fraud risk, business-to-government (B2G) marketing for the public sector is much more like B2B marketing for the private sector than we may realize.What can we make of their similarities and differences? To find out, we met with Brian Chidester and Heather Adams to discuss vertical marketing in the identity verification and...
2024-08-2035 minThe Government Huddle with Brian Chidester150: The 150th EpisodeBrian Chidester, Head of Industry Strategy for Public Sector at Adobe and Host of The Government Huddle Podcast invites Phillip Naithram, Host of The Jumping Point Podcast to interview him in honor of the show’s 150th episode. Together they cover a lot of topics including Brian’s personal and professional journey. They also talk about how his athletic background shaped his mindset and drive, his transition from professional sports into his career, and the importance of empathy, gratitude, and positive habits in personal growth.
2024-07-191h 18
The Jumping Point Podcast#119 Brian Chidester, Former Pro Soccer Player, Adobe - Head of Industry Strategy - Public SectorI this episode of The Jumping Point Phillip K. Naithram and Brian Chidester discussed personal growth, emotional intelligence, and the importance of seeking diverse perspectives. They emphasized the value of empathy, gratitude, and positive habits in achieving personal growth. They also shared experiences on navigating life's paths, including career choices, family dynamics, and personal growth. They Dive in to the challenges of maintaining authenticity and fostering meaningful connections highlighting the importance of vulnerability, transparency, and a more personal approach to building relationships.Take Your Free Leadership Diagnostic and Behavioral Assessment Here – Just 2 mins can show you so muc...
2024-07-112h 20
The Geek WithinEp176: Brian ChidesterToday's guest is Brian Chidester. He is the Head of Industry Strategy for Public Sector at Adobe. Brian is the host of The Government Huddle podcast. He is also an advisor for the G20 Global Smart City Alliance.
You can engage Brian here:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/abchidester/
Podcast - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-government-huddle-podcast-with-brian-chidester/
The Geek Within can be found on several podcast platforms - https://www.polywork.com/posts/W0IZQ1lu
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2024-06-2638 min
Nonconformist Innovation PodcastIdentity Transformation: Crafting Seamless Government UX with Brian ChidesterIn this episode of the Nonconformist Innovation Podcast, Steve is joined by Brian Chidester, Head of Industry Strategy for Public Sector at Adobe and former GTM leader at Socure. They dive into the critical role of digital identity in transforming customer experience within government services. Brian shares insights from his extensive experience and discusses the innovative approaches being used to enhance public sector engagement. The discussion covers the current state of identity fraud, highlighting key statistics from the Socure State of Identity Fraud 2024 report. They examine the challenges posed by siloed government portals, disjointed UX, and advanced...
2024-06-2648 minThe Government Huddle with Brian Chidester144: The One with the Former 18F National Security LeaderBrian Fox, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Omni Federal and the Former Director of the National Security and Intelligence Portfolio at 18F joins the show and we dive into some of the pockets of innovation happening in government and why it has exploded the way that it has in recent years. We also talk about the work he is doing at Omni Federal, how his experience in government has shaped his approach in the private sector, and how the book “[RE]coding America” has helped shape his views on government innovation.
2024-05-2845 min
The Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Unconventional Guide to Success HostsLinda Misegadis and Scott Montgomery, the hosts of the Unconventional Guide to Success Podcast, hosted an interview with host Brian Chidester where they discussed his career in the public sector and lessons he has learned along the way. They also talk about some of the advice he would give to his younger self and who some of the most influential people have been in his life.
2023-08-1654 min
How You Go There PodcastAn Unconventional Guide To Success Season 3 Ep 1: Brian ChidesterAn Unconventional Guide To Success is an inspirational driven series focusing on the fact that the path isn’t linear and success is self defined. In this episode we speak with Brian Chidester on how he got here. Former soccer athlete turned marketing expert he shares some of his knowledge with us as well as letting us take a deep dive into his Unconventional Guide To Success.
Special thanks to our guest Brian Chidester. You can reach out to him here
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abchidester/
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2023-08-1150 min
The Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 16)A bonus episode! Listen in as "Dharmaland" producer Brian Chidester unveils some newly-discovered information that further confirms the song-suite as being accurate to Ahbez's original intentions back in 1963!
2023-03-1114 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the DOL Emerging Technology ChiefKrista Kinnard, Chief of Emerging Technology at the United States Department of Labor joins the show to discuss some of the priorities she has in this position, and challenges that she faces, being the first person to occupy this job. We also discuss her thoughts on what emerging technologies can have the biggest impact on government, if she believes the metaverse will become a public sector focus, and best practices on driving adoption of digital technologies across an enterprise.
2022-11-1639 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the USAF Kessel Run Co-FounderBryon Kroger, Former Co-Founder and COO of the U.S. Air Force’s Kessel Run Program and the Founder and CEO of Rise8 joins the show to discuss why adopting a “think big, start small” strategy to software transformation is so important to success. We also discuss the story behind Project Kessel Run and how it has influenced other software factories across government, his thoughts on driving change at large bureaucracies, and what he believes needs to change for next-generation technologies to get into the warfighter’s hands faster.
2022-11-0450 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Workforce Innovation LeaderKelley Steven Waiss, Head of Workforce Innovation at ServiceNow and the author of the book “The Inside Gig: How Sharing Untapped Talent Across Boundaries Unleashes Organizational Capacity” joins the show to discuss the changes in the government workforce and predictions for the future. We also look at tactical ways that agencies can redistribute the talent they already have in their organization to eliminate some of the gaps they might have, how to identify employees that may want to expand their roles, and how technology has really changed an organization’s view on talent.
2022-10-2735 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the USAF A-10 Fighter PilotTammy Barlette, a Mindset and Performance Expert and Retired Lieutenant Colonel and fighter pilot in the U.S. Air Force joins the show to discuss ways we can all work to be better leaders based on experiences she has had in the cockpit. She also discusses what separates the best of the best of the best in fighter pilot training, some of the more common issues she sees when working with people that they are struggling with from a mindset perspective, and how she deals with imposter syndrome.
2022-10-1438 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Ukraine DX Deputy MinisterAlex Bornyakov, Deputy Minister of Digital Transformation of Ukraine and the Head of the Diia City project joins the show to discuss why their digital efforts have been key to helping combat Russian aggression and how their focus has evolved from before the Russian invasion to the present. We also talk about what it is like to live in Ukraine on a day-to-day basis, their success in partnering with the private sector so rapidly and lessons learned that can help other governments, why cryptocurrency has been so vital to their strategy, and how they see blockchain becoming a mainstream...
2022-10-0440 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the AWS US Public Sector LeaderDave Levy, Vice President of U.S. Government, Nonprofit, and Healthcare at Amazon Web Services (AWS) joins the show to discuss why some agencies still continue to struggle with cloud adoption due to cultural, budgetary and workforce constraints and how AWS is helping them overcome these challenges? We also discuss how the recent Executive Order on “Transforming Federal Customer Experience and Service Delivery” stands to reshape the way government agencies design and deliver services to the public and how agencies should approach their modernization efforts to meet the EO’s mandates.
2022-09-2638 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 15)For this 15th and final episode of the "Making of Dharmaland" podcast, host and co-producer of the album, Brian Chidester, fields audience questions about "Dharmaland" as submitted through the Ahbez website (www.edenahbez.com).
2022-09-2046 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the HUD CX LeaderAmber Chaudhry, Customer Experience Leader and Strategist at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development & the Co-Founder of Muslim Americans in Public Service (MAPS) joins the show to discuss the need for government to focus on personalizing experiences at scale while still delivering empathy in every touchpoint. We also talk about some of her biggest challenges she has faced on delivering effective CX programs at various agencies and how data and human-centered design is at the heart of the programs she is rolling out at HUD.
2022-09-1541 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 14)Episode 14 of this podcast explores the "Dharmaland"-related bonus EP, "Eden's Themes: The Music of an Enchanted Garden," written by Eden Ahbez in December 1960, performed and released by Ìxtahuele in 2021.
2022-09-1431 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 13)This episode is about the final track on the "Dharmaland" album, entitled "Bwawto," which features a melody Eden Ahbez recycled several times between 1959 and '95 (when he died). This recording was arranged by Mattias Uneback of Ìxtahuele and features an organ solo and poetry recitation by Dale Ockerman.
2022-09-0610 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the State of Texas CIOAmanda Crawford, Chief Information Officer for the State of Texas joins the show to have a discussion about her state’s digital transformation journey, including where she draws inspiration for some of the projects she implements in the state and how they handled the massive influx of new residents during the pandemic. We also discuss how she ended up as a CIO after spending most of her career working in the legal field, what he has learned from other state CIO’s that she can bring into her own state, and why it is so important to leverage data to d...
2022-09-0646 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 12)In Episode 12 of "The Making of Dharmaland," Brian Chidester recounts the history of Eden Ahbez's mini-suite, "Scenes I-III," arranged for the album by Mattias Uneback and Henrik Magnusson of Ìxtahuele, with special guests Dave De La Vega and Anne Rainwater.
2022-08-3013 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Confidence & Mindset CoachKelly Chase, Professional Confidence Coach and TV Personality from Netflix’s “Love is Blind” joins the show to talk about what being on a reality TV show taught her about vulnerability why it is such an important trait for leaders to possess. We also tackle the topic of imposter syndrome and ways to combat it, some common patterns she has seen with people she works with as they evolve their careers, and why it is so important to regularly put yourself in uncomfortable situations.
2022-08-2653 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 11)Episode 11 focuses on "The Sandal-Maker," composed by Eden Ahbez in 1961, arranged by Henrik Magnusson of Ìxtahuele, with guest vocals by John Harris and Eve Zanni.
2022-08-2310 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 10)For Episode 10, "Dharmaland" co-producer Brian Chidester discusses the Eden Ahbez song "The Lion and the Fox," written in 1961, recorded and released by Ìxtahuele in 2021.
2022-08-1611 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the SLATE Research CEORyan Gallant, the Chief Executive Officer at SLATE Research & Consulting joins the show to discuss modular approaches to government IT modernization and why agencies don’t need to completely modernize all their systems, infrastructure, and processes at once. We also discuss how cybersecurity is moving from a theoretical, omnipresent challenge to an engrained part of IT and he gives advice to the private sector to help them establish their technologies into strategic plans for agencies.
2022-08-1533 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 9)Episode 9 recounts the writing, arranging, recording, and mixing of Eden Ahbez's "Dharma Man," the eighth song on the "Dharmaland" album, arranged by Henrik Magnusson of Ìxtahuele, with guest vocals by King Kukulele.
2022-08-0910 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the LMI Transformation LeaderBettina Kolleda, the Vice President for Business Transformation at LMI joins the show to discuss the importance of a phased approach to modernization and why it is something government leaders should be looking to do strategically. We also talk about ways to engage the workforce during your modernization journey, why she thinks think human-centered design is becoming more mainstream in government vs just acquire and deploy, and she delivers some advice to agencies looking to scale a successful pilot program into their enterprise ecosystem.
2022-08-0536 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 8)In Episode 8 of "The Making of Dharmaland," co-producer Brian Chidester discusses Eden Ahbez's "A Boy and a Melody," arranged by Mattias Uneback of Ìxtahuele, featuring poetry recitation by Youngbear Roth and guest clarinet by Mort Weiss.
2022-08-0211 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with The Pulse of GovCon Co-FoundersAmber Hart and Lisa Shea Mundt, Co-Founders of The Pulse of GovCon join the show to discuss the key trends happening in the government contracting market and their advice to companies working in this space. We also discuss compliance issues that are impacting the industry, some of the biggest misconceptions they find in the market, and advice for women looking to start their own business.
2022-07-2748 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 7)Episode 7 is about the "Dharmaland" song entitled "Grapevine," arranged by Mattias Uneback of Ìxtahuele, with lead vocals by tiki novelty act King Kukulele. "Dharmaland" co-producer Brian Chidester once again leads the discussion of this middle track on the album.
2022-07-2610 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 6)For this episode, producer Brian Chidester recounts the background of Eden Ahbez's 1961 composition "Dharmaland Pts. 1 & 2," as well as the arrangement/recording of it for the "Dharmaland" LP by Ìxtahuele in 2021.
2022-07-1913 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Queensland Chief Digital OfficerTracy Whitelaw, Chief Digital Officer of the Local Government Association of Queensland and the 2021 Executive Leader of the Year Award for leadership in eGovernment joins the show to discuss why the challenges being faced by governments in Queensland, Australia are not unique to this region. We also talk about the greatest challenges facing government executives today, her advice for industry partners looking to make a change, and shares a compelling use case for IoT in public sector.
2022-07-1848 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 5)Episode 5 of "The Making of Dharmaland" is focused on the song "Fire of the Soul," arranged by Henrik Magnusson of Ìxtahuele, with lead vocals by former Eden Ahbez collaborator Joe Romersa. "Dharmaland" co-producer Brian Chidester discusses the background of this epic song and how it works as a centerpiece of sorts within the album's larger concept.
2022-07-1212 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 4)For Episode 4, our discussion turns to the album's third track, "Manna," arranged by Henrik Magnusson of Ìxtahuele, with guest vocals by Kadhja Bonet. Swedish artist Orange Crate Art (née Tobias Bernsand) also contributes to the recording.
2022-07-0514 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Government of Ireland CIOBarry Lowry, Chief Information Officer for the Government of Ireland joins the show to discuss his priorities for his country’s digital transformation efforts and the ways he intends to center around his citizens. We also tall about how he has seen the role of the government CIO evolve, the ways he responded during the pandemic to support his various stakeholders, and how he is leading for a data-centric mindset.
2022-07-0552 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 3)In Episode 3, "Dharmaland" co-producer Brian Chidester recounts the story of the album's second track, "New Anthem." Topics include: Eden Ahbez's creation of the original melody in 1963 and its reuse in subsequent titles during the mid-1960s and '70s; the arrangement of it on "Dharmaland" by Íxtahuele's Mattias Uneback; and several happy accidents which went into the final recording.
2022-06-2910 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the City of Los Angeles CSOGreg Spotts, Chief Sustainability Officer of the City of Los Angeles’ Bureau of Street Services joins the show to talk about his thoughts on why sustainability has received even more focus over the past few years in both the public and private sectors than it had before. We also discuss how these programs can be key enablers for their stakeholders, why it is so important to make “smarter” streets, and his recommendations for cities looking to build more robust sustainability programs in the future.
2022-06-2740 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 2)Episode 2 of "The Making of Dharmaland" focuses on the album's opening track, "The King and Queen of Waters," with emphasis on the influences on composer Ahbez and the ideas used by Ìxtahuele for its first-ever recording on "Dharmaland." Hosted by co-producer Brian Chidester.
2022-06-2115 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Government of Canada CIOCatherine Luelo, Chief Information Officer for the Government of Canada joins the show to discuss how she is refreshing Canada’s digital strategy and improving government’s use of data. We also discuss her time as CIO at Air Canada when she navigated arguably the hardest period of time the global commercial aviation industry has ever faced with the pandemic, the risks and rewards of digital transformation, and the push to establish single digital identities for Canadians in support of their citizen experience priorities.
2022-06-1457 minThe Making of Dharmaland PodcastThe Making of Dharmaland Podcast (Episode 1)In Episode 1 of this podcast, "Dharmaland” co-producer Brian Chidester takes listeners behind the scenes of Eden Ahbez's lost masterpiece, with a focus on the general concept and approach to the recording project.
2022-06-1423 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Genesys CX StrategistDr. Natalie Petouhoff, Customer and Employee Experience Strategist at Genesys & WSJ Best Selling Co-Author of “Empathy in Action” joins the show to discuss how government organizations can personalize experiences at scale while still delivering empathy in every touchpoint through technology. We also introduce the concept of Experience as a Service (EaaS) and how it will disrupt the new normal, ways that the concepts in her book relate to the recent executive order including human-centered design, and the legacy she hopes to leave on CX with this book.
2022-06-021h 06The Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the GovTribe Co-FounderNate Nash, Senior Vice President at GovExec and Founder of GovTribe joins the show to discuss some of the latest trends happening in government contracting and ways for organizations to respond effectively to some of the changes. We also discuss the risky origin story of GovTribe, his latest research into IDIQ consumption and competition, and how to use data to get ahead of the RFP cycle.
2022-05-2736 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Canalys Chief AnalystJay McBain, Chief Analyst at Canalys for Channels, Partnerships and Ecosystems, keynote speaker, author and recently named a Top 8 Global Influencer by Channel Partners joins the show to discuss why the next decade of the channel ecosystem will be pivotal as the technology industry undergoes a major transformation. We also talk about how marketplace are going to disrupt the current model, the importance of “orchestration” and the growth that could bring to companies, and what governments need to do to adapt to all of this change.
2022-05-2044 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Former NHL DefensemanKarl Alzner, former National Hockey League defenseman with the Washington Capitals and Partner Manager at ThunderCat Technology joins the show to talk about lessons that he learned during his career in the NHL and how they have translated to his new role in the government space. We also discuss why he decided to move into the public sector industry, what it takes to have staying power in challenging environments, and shares what some of the growing pains have been during his transition.
2022-05-0745 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the WalkMe VPBilly Biggs, Vice President of Public Sector at WalkMe joins the show to discuss his views on the state of the customer and employee experience landscapes in government. We also talk about how the pandemic has impacted procurement in the public sector, he illustrates the importance of data for CX strategy, and his thoughts on hiring as we navigate what some are calling the “Great Resignation.”
2022-04-2537 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Former FCC CIOFrancisco Salguero, Digital Acceleration Architect at Salesforce and Former Chief Information Officer at Federal Communications Commission joins the show to discuss why technology is not the most important aspect to government digital transformation. We also talk about the impact Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has had on his career, his advice to industry as they engage public sector leaders, and some of the non-technical challenges he faced sitting in the CIO role.
2022-04-1244 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the WeWork Federal ChiefDaniel Mathews, Head of the Federal Government Practice at WeWork and the Former Commissioner of GSA’s Public Buildings Service joins the show to discuss how the pandemic and telework has changed the landscape of Federal real estate. We also discuss how WeWork is supporting data-driven decisions on the government’s building footprint, how the internet of things can support workplace evolution, and his thoughts on the future of work in government.
2022-04-0145 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the DISA Deputy DirectorMajor General Garrett Yee, Deputy Director at the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) joins the show to discuss his career in the United States Army and tough lessons he has learned along his journey. We also talk about what pulled him into military service, his priorities for the agency as it evolves, and his thoughts on what the biggest challenge the industry is facing right now and into the future.
2022-03-2236 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the U.S. Veteran’s Affairs EX LeaderAiris McCottry Gill, Executive Director, Employee Experience and Organizational Management at the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs joins the show to discuss her thoughts on the recent Executive Order for Customer Experience and how she sees it impacting the EX landscape in government. We also talk about why the development of journey maps has changed the approach to EX at the department, how she has enabled a culture centered around data, and her advice to women in the government technology space.
2022-03-151h 02The Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Adobe Government CX EvangelistJonathan Benett, Technical Director for Digital Government Solutions at Adobe and the Former Chief Enterprise Architect at USDA joins the show to discuss why legislation like the 21st Century Integrated Digital Experience Act (IDEA) and the recent CX executive order have made this a “renaissance time” when it comes to improving government experience. We also talk about lessons he learned from his time as a government executive, how technology is enabling the workforce of the future, and why digital equity has become such an important driver around digital transformation.
2022-03-0345 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the WHOOP Data ExpertKristen Holmes, Vice President of Performance Science at WHOOP and NCAA D1 All-American, National Champion and Hall of Fame inductee joins the show to discuss the importance of being data-driven and how to build a couture around data to drive positive impact. We also discuss the work WHOOP is doing to support performance of military service members, ways that organizations can help mitigate employee burnout, and the biggest challenges she sees when trying to change an organization’s mindset.
2022-02-2448 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the ICF Public Sector EVPMark Lee, Executive Vice President for Global Public Sector at ICF International joins the show to discuss ways he has seen the pandemic accelerate and alter the future of government work. We also talk about some of the ways he has worked with customers as they have learned to navigate the new normal, what agencies should be prioritizing and they look to redefine their customer experiences, and some of his predictions for the next government fiscal year.
2022-02-1540 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Red Hat Public Sector ChiefClara Conti, Vice President and General Manager of Red Hat Public Sector joins the show to discuss how she has navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and what best practices she learned over the past couple years that can be leveraged for organizations operating in the new normal. She also shares her thoughts on the Federal government’s progress around cloud adoption, attributes agencies should be focused on when evaluating a new company or technology, and advice for young women entering the government technology space.
2022-02-0341 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Leadership and EQ CoachNicole F. Smith, M.Ed, Ranked #3 Nationally Recognized Leadership and EQ Coach, Speaker, Best Selling Author, and the CEO of JMS Creative Leadership Solutions joins the show to discuss how to improve as a leader with an eye towards the next-generation workforce. We also focus on improving your emotional intelligence, how to enhance your business and personal relationships, and the increasing importance of empathy in every touchpoint we have with our stakeholders.
2022-01-2749 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Twilio Public Sector ChiefJustin Herman, Global Head of Public Sector at Twilio and former Emerging Citizen Technology Leader at the General Services Administration (GSA) joins the show to discuss the impact that the recently enacted Executive Order for Customer Experience will have moving forward. We also discuss how trends like augmented reality and the Metaverse will change the CX landscape, how smart cities will align to digital experience, and how cloud adoption can support innovation in 2022 and beyond.
2022-01-1247 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the ReM Score CEOAlex Castro, Founder and CEO of ReM Score and bestselling author of “Measure, Execute, Win!” joins the show to discuss ways that government organizations should be using data to optimize their decision-making and operations. We also discuss how organizations can adapt to the new normal and how the “fail fast” mentality lauded in Silicon Valley for driving change can actually be an inhibitor on the next-generation workforce.
2022-01-0343 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the techUK Government ChairmanSimon Godfrey, Chairman for Public Sector at techUK and Director of Government Relations at BT Group joins the show to discuss technology trends impacting the public sector and predictions for 2022. We also take a look back and some of the biggest ways public sector was impacted in 2021 and discuss policies that could drive larger adoption of emerging technologies in government moving forward.
2021-12-1346 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the NC HHS Technology LeaderDr. Joe Perez, Senior IT Lead at North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and Chief Technology Officer at Solontek joins the show to discuss how data is changing the landscape in government and ways for leaders to support a culture change around information. We also have a conversation about why is it so challenging for government to roll out technology as quick as the private sector, predictions on how data will continue to change government, and what challenges keep a CTO up at night in this new normal.
2021-12-0646 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the USAF Chief Software OfficerNicolas Chaillan, the former Chief Software Officer for the U.S. Air Force and current Prevent Breach CTO joins the show to discuss the reasons behind his dramatic resignation from his role at the Department of Defense earlier this year. We also dive into his entrepreneurial background which had him start his first company at 15 in France, a six-month plan he built that could see the United States catch up to its advisories in the AI race, and his predictions for the Department of Defense moving forward.
2021-11-2940 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the NYT Bestselling AuthorAlec Ross, the New York Times bestselling author of “The Raging 2020s" and former Senior Advisor for Innovation to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joins the show to talk about the catalyst for his latest book and what he thinks about today’s social contract with government and industry. We also dive into challenges he faced at the State Department trying to bring diplomacy into the 21st century and why he thinks the Pentagon needs Silicon Valley nerds more than ever.
2021-11-1733 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Clark County, NV CIONadia Hansen, the former Chief Information Officer for Clark County, Nevada joins the show to talk about the challenges she faced as the IT chief for the United States’ 11th largest county and how she plans to support global communities in her new role with the experience she has gained in her time as CIO. We also discuss how she navigated a nearly $1 billion budget deficit during the pandemic, some of the accomplishments that she is most proud of as CIO, and her advice to her successor as they look to make their own mark on the county.
2021-11-0839 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the CISA Chief Privacy OfficerJames Burd, Chief Privacy Officer for the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at Department of Homeland Security joins the show to discuss some of the key initiatives we should be focused on within the recent cybersecurity executive order. We also discuss his priorities and challenges as a privacy officer, ways governments can make themselves a less attractive target for cyber attacks, and whether online elections are in our future within the United States..
2021-10-2641 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the DLT Market Intelligence ChiefLloyd McCoy, Market Intelligence Director for DLT Solutions joins the show to discuss some of the market opportunities he is seeing for the U.S. Federal Government in both the civilian and defense sectors. We also discuss some of the key trends that have been drivers of IT growth, what new policies he sees impacting significant cloud adoption in government, and his predictions on where spending might be prioritized in the next few years.
2021-10-1346 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the EY eGovernment FuturistMohammad J. Sear, eGovernment Advisor and Futurist at EY joins the show to discuss his predictions for the future of digital transformation for the global public sector market. We also discuss how data is playing a role in transforming government organizations cloud strategies, how the pandemic has changed the approach for DX, and how government should be prioritizing in their CX evolution.
2021-10-0445 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Splunk Public Sector GVPJeremy Rissi, Vice President of Global Public Sector at Splunk joins the show to discuss some of the key findings from their most recent report, “The State of Data Innovation 2021.” We also discuss ways global government organizations are using data to improve daily decisions and actions in every aspect of their mission, characteristics that make organizations data-centric leaders, and his recommendations in helping your organization become more information-driven.
2021-09-2336 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Raft CEOShubhi Mishra, Chief Executive Officer at Raft joins the show to talk about how her company is changing the way government and defense organizations innovate by bridging the gap between humans and data. We also discuss how will remote work will play a part in the diversification of the workforce, advice for companies that want to be more than just another technology vendor to their customers, and her thoughts on whether this acceleration of DX during the pandemic is here to stay.
2021-09-1038 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the City of San Jose CIOJordan Sun, Chief Innovation Officer for the City of San Jose, CA joins the show to talk about how he ended up in government and what it’s like supporting citizens in the heart of Silicon Valley. We also discuss his work with the U.S. Army in Afghanistan supporting crisis response in the face of Taliban and ISIS attacks, how data is allowing him to personalize his service interactions with citizens, and how digital equity is key to the future of San Jose.
2021-09-0343 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Department of Transportation CTOPavan Pidugu, Chief Technology Officer for the Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration joins the show to talk about how data is changing the landscape of his organization. We also discuss his experience joining the government during the pandemic after leaving an executive role at Wal-Mart, how his background in CX has helped him in his current role, and what his technology priorities are for FMCSA over the next few years.
2021-08-3051 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Army Corps of Engineers CIODovarius Peoples, Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joins the show to discuss how he is helping his organization become more data-driven through cloud modernization. We also discuss the cybersecurity challenges he faces in the role as the Corps adopts zero trust, how he manages the information needs of such a diverse, multi-theater organization, and how IoT is supporting mission outcomes.
2021-08-1628 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the NY Smart Cities DirectorYoussef Kalad, former Director of Smart Cities for the State of New York & Program Director for NYCx joins the show to discuss how governments can more effectively leverage technology to support their citizen. We also explore the rise in cyber considerations IoT and digital services and how governments are navigating these challenges.
2021-08-0349 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Strategic Communications Group CEOMarc Hausman, CEO of Strategic Communications Group joins the show to discuss some of the key pillars of thought leadership campaigns when targeting government buyers that are more “enlightened” than ever before. We also explore some of the ways to deploy successful agency based marketing campaigns to the public sector, the best types of assets marketers should be prioritizing right now, and what marketers can expect in the coming 12 months.
2021-07-2741 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the TTS Technology DirectorAidan Feldman, Director of Technology for the Technology Transformation Service at GSA joins the show to discuss how his team is support the digital maturity of the U.S. Federal Government through emerging technology adoption. We also explore the role digital equity plays in his strategy, ways TTS is using data to drive modernization, and why how service design needs to be at the heart of government innovation.
2021-07-1546 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Oman Smart City LeadLaila Al Hadhrami, head of the national smart cities program from the Government of Oman joins the show to discuss how her smart city strategy impacts the overall Oman Vision 2040 agenda. We also explore ways that Hong Kong and other global cities have inspired their strategy, how security and AI impacts their IoT and data ecosystem, and what she sees as the future of smart cities globally.
2021-07-0744 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the City of Buffalo CSOOswaldo Mestre Jr., Chief Service Officer for the City of Buffalo, NY joins the show to discuss how the pandemic impacted citizen service delivery in the new normal. We also explore how he is looking to prioritize resilience as he builds out his future CX strategies, what collaboration looks like with his CIO and CTO at City Hall, and how data is playing a pivotal role in bringing inclusion and digital equity to the citizens of Buffalo.
2021-06-2549 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the U.S. Navy Seal AuthorLeif Babin, former U.S. Navy Seal and the author of the best-selling book, “Extreme Ownership” joins the show to discuss the importance of leadership to public and private sector organizations. We also explore how to leverage ‘The Laws of Combat’ and a ‘Mindset for Victory’ while balancing potential leadership dichotomies, plus tactical ways to implement some of these principles into your own organizations.
2021-06-1057 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the New America FellowAyushi Roy, a Fellow at the New America Foundation and Director, State & Local Technology at 18F joins the show to discuss how technology is supporting digital equity in citizen service deployment. We also discuss how governments are prioritizing CX, where organizational leadership should focus when deploying a digital transformation strategy, and lessons she has learned throughout the pandemic.
2021-06-0151 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Veteran’s Affairs CX ChiefDr. Lynda Davis, former Chief Experience Officer for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs joins the show to discuss some of her strategies and priorities as she rolled out CX programs for her stakeholders. We also discuss how the CX landscape is shifting, some of her predictions moving forward, and how the pandemic drove a focus on digital equity in her department.
2021-05-1447 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Sony Pictures Entertainment CSOStevan Bernard, former Chief Security Officer at Sony Pictures Entertainment joins the show to take us behind the scenes of the infamous nation-state attack perpetrated by North Korea in 2014. We also discuss the pervasiveness of ransomware attacks in the public sector, ways governments can mitigate future attacks, and what the cyber battlefield looks like in the post-SolarWinds era.
2021-05-0350 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Army Futures Command CIOHannah Hunt, Chief Innovation and Product Officer for the Army Futures Command, and a recent Forbes 30 Under 30 award recipient joins the show to discuss how the US Army is driving digital transformation efforts through internal software development. We also discuss her role at the US Air Force as Chief of Staff for their Kessel Run program, how digital transformation is changing the landscape of workforce recruitment and development, and how vulnerability has helped her as a leader.
2021-04-1346 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Former NFL Wide ReceiverAustin Collie, former NFL wide receiver and current business development executive at JOLT Advantage Group joins the show to discuss what playing in the NFL taught him about becoming better in his role as an IT professional. We also discuss why RPA is bringing so much value to enterprise organizations, his secret to learning complex playbooks, and gives listeners a first-hand glimpse at what it is like to play in the Super Bowl.
2021-04-0149 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Merritt Group Federal SVPMatt Donovan, Senior Vice President for Government at Merritt Group joins the show to discuss the importance of developing agency-based marketing programs as part of your GTM strategy. We also discuss tactical steps to begin to building your messaging platform, new digital marketing technologies in the market you can take advantage of today, and best practices in delivering strategic value to your sales leaders.
2021-03-2441 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the UiPath Federal CTOJim Walker, Federal Chief Technology Officer at UiPath and former Deputy Chief Information Officer at NASA joins the show to discuss the evolution of robotic process automation in government. We also discuss the many ways that RPA has been vital to the public sector’s shift to a hybrid work environment, how the technology is supporting the future of work, and how it has become an important tool in a CIO’s toolbox.
2021-03-1442 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the City of Chattanooga CIOBrent Messer, Chief Information Officer for the City of Chattanooga joins the show to discuss the city’s selection into the G20 Global Smart Cities program. We also discuss their move to completely remove paper from their enterprise environment and what he went through when the pandemic first kicked-off.
2021-03-0433 min
For Keeps66. "Nature Boy" Eden Ahbez, Celebrated by Brian Chidester Documentarian Brian Chidester collects recordings, photography, sheet music, and other rarities that tell the story of songwriter Eden Ahbez, who composed the 1948 Nat King Cole classic "Nature Boy" — and whose proto-hippie lifestyle contrasted sharply with the times in which he lived. Brian's forthcoming documentary, "As the Wind: The Enchanted Life of Eden Ahbez": www.edenahbez.com Opening theme: "Keepers" by Still Flyin' Closing theme: "Slow Draw/Feeling In My Heart" by Eric Frisch Additional music by Ixtahuele www.forkeepspodcast.com
2021-02-2237 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the ServiceNow Federal CTOJonathan Alboum, Federal CTO at ServiceNow, and Former CIO at the Department of Agriculture joins the show to discuss the value low-code technology can bring to the public sector. We also discuss what government CIO’s are currently thinking as they enter a new normal and insights from his extensive career in the public sector.
2021-02-1944 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the British Columbia Digital ChiefJaimie Boyd, Chief Digital Officer for the Government of British Columbia joins the show to discuss the core technology principles that were developed to support the digital transformation evolution of her province. We also discuss the importance of the open data provided by governments around the globe to catalyze innovation and her advice for women in the technology space looking to advance in their fields.
2021-02-1147 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the AWS Global Public Sector VPSandy Carter, VP of Global Public Sector Partners and Programs joins the show to discuss the value that cloud is bringing to governments around the World, and how AWS’ partners are helping to fuel that acceleration. We also discuss the increased adoption of IoT in government, her role in paving the way for Women in Tech, and her thoughts on what’s next for AWS with the departure of CEO Andy Jassy.
2021-02-0742 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the ACT-IAC CEODave Wennergren, CEO of ACT-IAC and former CIO for the US Navy joins the show to discuss trends and predictions for government IT modernization in 2021. We also discuss the perspective of a government CIO, focus areas for ACT-IAC in the new normal and his thoughts about the future of acquisition innovation.
2021-01-2748 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the City of Toronto CTOLawrence Eta, Chief Technology Officer for the City of Toronto joins the show to discuss how his background as an immigrant has shaped the way he views citizen service delivery and made him a respected technology thought leader around the World. We also talk about how he supported the pivot of Canada’s largest city during the pandemic through technology, the key principles he aligns his technology decisions with and his initiative to make the internet a fundamental, essential utility service.
2021-01-1453 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the OpenText Compliance ExpertAndy Teichholz, Head of Industry Strategy for Compliance and Legal at OpenText joins the show to discuss some of the regulatory directives most critically impacting the public and private sector organizations around the World, and why you need to know about them. We also talk about some of his 2021 trends for compliance driving digital innovation in government and best ways to align your strategy with some of these directives.
2021-01-0846 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Human Capital SMEsChris Traylor and Tom Chapin join the show for the 1st Annual Holiday Episode as we discuss the human capital issues most critically impacting the governments ability to recruit and retail the next-generation workforce. We also deliberate how the future of work impacts recruitment and we share our top holiday films of all-time.
2020-12-1745 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the SecDef SpeechwriterLt. Cmdr Guy Snodgrass, former TOP GUN pilot and instructor, and chief speechwriter for the Secretary of Defense joins the show to talk to us about how lessons he learned in the cockpit translate to the business world. He also shares some stories from his flying career, discusses his role serving as speechwriter for General James Mattis, and what he thinks is happening in the Pentagon right now.
2020-11-2539 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Red Hat Chief ArchitectAdam Clater, Chief Federal Architect at Red Hat, joins the show to discuss how open source technology can drive business value within the public sector in the new normal. We also touch on some innovative marketing programs being deployed at Red Hat, the behind the scenes effort it takes to brings these programs to life, and he even shares the story of how he recently proposed to his fiancé.
2020-11-1944 minThe Government Huddle with Brian ChidesterThe One with the Google Workspace ChiefGary Danoff, head of Google Workspace strategy and operations for the public sector, joins the show to discuss his vision for what the future of government work could look like in the coming years. We also deliberate the impact the pandemic had on the public sector, how cloud has buoyed government DX, and a few things he is grateful for as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday.
2020-11-1039 min
The Champion Buildr Show004 with Brian ChidesterBrian Chidester is the Director of Operations and creator of College Bound Jocks. A recruiting video service for those looking to play at the next level. In this episode, we dig into the recruiting process. Pass this along to anyone trying to play in college! Get into it!
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