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Equity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of BusinessWhy do DEIB Programs Fail?Welcome to "Equity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of Business," where we embark on an enlightening journey through the intricate world of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). In our debut episode, we delve deep into a critical question: "Why Do DEIB Programs Often Fall Short?"
In this thought-provoking episode, we dissect 9 reasons DEIB initiatives fail—unraveling the challenges that frequently hinder their success. But here's the twist – we don't stop at identifying the problems; we provide actionable solutions that can reshape your organization's future.
If you are ready to lead the Equity Evolution in your...2023-10-0437 min
Disruptors InsightsEconomic Roller Coaster: Riding the Waves of Tech Earnings, Tunneling Disruptions, and Monetary Policy TwistsIn this pivotal episode of "Disruptors Insights," we delve into the heart of contemporary financial fluctuations and tech industry turmoil, casting light on the seemingly unpredictable global economic landscape. We unpack consequential stories such as the Bank of England's relentless interest rate hikes, Amazon's impressive Q2 results, Apple's revenue dip, Elon Musk's ambitious Vegas tunneling project, Maersk's global shipping challenges, Etsy's success amidst uncertainty, and the evolving economic scenarios in the US and India. We explore how these intricate narratives could impact your life and reshape your perception of the global economy. Along the way, we encourage you to...2023-08-0410 minDisruptors InsightsDisruption Unleashed: Meme Stocks, Soaring Fintech, and an EV RevolutionIn this captivating episode of Disruptors Insights, we dive deep into the swirling currents of technology, business, and innovation. This episode delivers in-depth coverage on the thrilling roller-coaster ride of meme stocks, the applause-worthy performance of fintech startup SoFi, and the notable profit surges of HSBC. We also explore the Eurozone's shaky economy and the uncertainty in the US stock market, balanced with the hopeful trends in home prices and the falling prices of used EVs. With our sharp analysis and detailed breakdown, we provide you an all-rounded perspective on these transformative events. We invite you to join us...2023-08-0109 minDisruptors InsightsUnveiling Tech Titans and Billionaire Secrets | Disruptors Insights PodcastWelcome to Disruptors Insights, where we embark on an exhilarating journey through tech and business. Join us as we delve into major tech earnings, rising mortgage rates, India's potential in the global commodity trade, Ford's EV strategies, China's economic shifts, and Saudi Arabia's oil production challenges. Explore the "Buy, Borrow, Die" tactic of the ultra-wealthy and NASA's innovative solution to curb deforestation. Plus, get essential personal finance and retirement planning tips. It's an episode filled with insights, discussions, and a dash of humor. Subscribe, review, and follow us for the latest episodes and join the conversation. Lead the way...2023-07-3108 minDisruptors InsightsTech Titans Tumble & Rise: Social Media Shocks, Chip Crisis Chaos, and Crypto Controversies Unveiled!"Step into a whirlwind of tech tremors in this unmissable episode of Disruptors Insights! Witness Instagram's Threads battle a user drop-off crisis and TikTok's bold move to diversify content. Explore Samsung's thrilling launch of next-gen devices while grappling with a jaw-dropping profit plunge amid the global chip crisis. Brace yourself as we unravel the mystery of Meta Platforms' surging revenues amidst global scrutiny. Hold your breath as we dive deep into the tumultuous shifts of the US Federal Reserve, the auto industry's struggles, and the oil and gas sector's sustainability tightrope walk. And finally, join us in the eye...2023-07-2705 minDisruptors InsightsDisruptive Galaxies: From Space Internet to EVs and AI - An Exploration of Tech Giants and Market ShiftsIn this riveting episode of Disruptors Insights, we dive deep into the world of technology and business, traversing a diverse landscape from Amazon's new space factory, Tata's leap in EV infrastructure, to the launch of ChatGPT's Android app. We also explore the quarterly results of tech giants Microsoft and Google, take a peek at the global market view, and analyze Spotify's stock losses and Biogen's job cuts. Lastly, we delve into Elon Musk's unexpected rebranding of Twitter to "X". Join us on this insightful journey as we unfold the stories that are shaping our future. An episode not to...2023-07-2604 min
Innovation BitesInnovation Bites #8 - Velocity Empowerment | 5 Impacts of AIWelcome to the Innovation Bites #8 - July 2023. We’re recording from the Disruptors Co office at the Quantum Terminal on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We cover the tastiest and most exciting parts of the Australian innovation ecosystem. This week:
Innovation news headlines including:
The CSIRO has created a free program to help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) come up with new ideas to tackle plastic waste. This program will give SMEs the power to be creative and find solutions to this global problem.
Startups that focus on quantum technology have be...2023-07-2223 minInnovation BitesInnovation Bites #7 - Headlines | Ignite SydneyWelcome to the Innovation Bites #7 - July 2023. We’re recording from the Disruptors Co office at the Quantum Terminal on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
We cover the tastiest and most exciting parts of the Australian innovation ecosystem. This week:
Innovation news headlines including:
Indigenous VC firm - First Australians Capital - secures $15 million in capital to invest in indigenous enterprises https://www.digitalnationaus.com.au/news/first-australians-capital-secures-15m-to-support-indigenous-entrepreneurs-597787
Hollywood actors go on strike over concerns about AIhttps://gizmodo.com.au/2023/07/hollywoods-groundbreaking-ai-proposal-for-actors-sounds-like-a-nightmare/
Applications open for...2023-07-1516 minInnovation BitesInnovation Bites #6 - Headlines | Polipedia | Threads
Welcome to the Innovation Bites #6 - July 2023. We’re recording from the Disruptors Co office at the Quantum Terminal on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
We cover the tastiest and most exciting parts of the Australian innovation ecosystem. This week:
Innovation news headlines including:
Bupa Ecodisruptive - https://www.bupa.com/sustainability/eco-disruptive-challenge
Cut Through Ventures report - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cut-through-venture_cut-through-quarterly-q2-2023-australian-activity-7082104538257633280-WibK
We also interview:
Polipedia: https://polipedia.com.au
Ebony McKenna: htt...2023-07-0825 minInnovation BitesInnovation Bites #5 - Headlines | Tony Colarco at TQT | Anthony J JamesWelcome to the Innovation Bites #5 - June 2023. We’re recording from the Disruptors Co office at the Quantum Terminal on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
We cover the tastiest and most exciting parts of the Australian innovation ecosystem. This week:
Innovation news headlines including:
Industry Growth Program consultation
Climate Salad Industry Report
The country of Tuvalu's Digital Twin
Australia’s tech sector created 70,000 new jobs over the last 12 months. The Tech Council of Australia’s research report
NSW Female founders progra...2023-07-0115 minInnovation BitesInnovation Bites #4 - Headlines | Hannah Maginn on Retail Innovation | Anthony J James on Digital InnovationWelcome to Innovation Bites #4 - June 2023. We’re recording from the Disruptors Co office at the Quantum Terminal on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
We cover the tastiest and most exciting parts of the Australian innovation ecosystem. This week:
NSW Government AI Guide refresh
Courses AI Ethics https://www.innovationaus.com/businesses-offered-crash-course-on-ai-ethics/
Professor Doug Hilton - the new CEO of CSIRO https://www.innovationaus.com/doug-hilton-is-the-new-csiro-chief/
HydGene Renewables https://www.startupdaily.net/topic/funding/macquarie-uni-spinout-hydgene-renewables-raises-6-million/
We also interview:
Hannah Maginn from CUT Store
Anthony J James
2023-06-2431 minInnovation BitesInnovation Bites #3 - Headlines | TechFugees Australia | CommercialisationWelcome to Innovation Bites #3 - June 2023. We’re recording from the Disruptors Co office at the Quantum Terminal on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
We cover the tastiest and most exciting parts of the Australian innovation ecosystem. This week:
Innovation news headlines including:
Four week old startup Mistral AI raises $113m seed round
CSIRO On Prime applications
Join the TechFugees Meetup
City of Sydney Reboot program
The AI assisted Beatles Song
Learn more about BearID
We als...2023-06-1720 minDisruptors InsightsUnravelling AI, Electric Mobility, and Digital Innovations Reshaping Industries.Join us in this episode of Disruptors Insights as we delve into a variety of transformative tech advancements and strategies shaping the world. Discover how SEAT is driving sustainable mobility with its massive investment in electric vehicles, how Google is redefining the AI-human symbiosis with new features in Google Docs and Google Lens, and what Microsoft's decision to stop Xbox One game development signals for the future of the gaming industry. Explore Netflix's innovative diversification strategy in the restaurant business and understand the potential of spatial computing. Get insights into the future of banking and the implications of European...2023-06-1607 minDisruptors InsightsQuantum Leaps, Cloud Transformations, and Regulatory Landscapes: Disruptive Insights from Today's Tech and Business World.In today's episode of "Disruptors Insights," we delve into some of the most groundbreaking and pivotal developments reshaping technology, healthcare, and business landscapes.We kick off with a deep dive into IBM's quantum computing breakthrough, exploring how the introduction of the 'quantum magnet' is set to revolutionize data processing and ignite the next wave of technological innovation.Next, we shift gears to the healthcare tech sector, focusing on the transformative power of cloud computing and artificial intelligence in medical imaging. We explore how these technologies are enabling faster diagnoses, more efficient treatment plans, and ultimately...2023-06-1509 minInnovation BitesInnovation Bites: Tasty Australian Innovation Treats - 9 June 2023Welcome to the Innovation Bites podcast for the week ending 9 June 2023.
We’re recording from the Disruptors Co office at the Quantum Terminal on the lands of the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation.
We cover the tastiest and most exciting parts of the Australian innovation ecosystem. This week:
Innovation news headlines including:
Apple's new VR headset (check out BBC Technology Editor, Zoe Kleinman's tweet stream)
CSIRO's free MedTech program for SMEs - Innovate to Grow
NewsCorp's new innovation centre
Entries now open for the InnovationAus Awards for 2023.
...2023-06-1017 minEquity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of BusinessSeason 1 Finale- Becoming a DEI Leader: Finding the Right Interventions for SuccessJoin Jasleen and Alexandria as they explore how to become a DEI leader. Understand why becoming a DEI leader is critical for business success and what levers need to be pulled to create sustainable change and long-term success. We also explore what we have learned in this first season and how we are applying our lessons at The Disruptors.
To book a free DEI Gap Assessment call head over to jobdisruptors.com
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SEASON 3Episode 29 – Sue Fennessy – where there’s darkness, let the sunshine in!In this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Sue Fennessy, founder and CEO of WeAre8 which hopes to change the future of social media by building a platform that is positive and puts people and the planet first. Sue Fennessy is a serial tech entrepreneur who has spent 30 years creating disruptive businesses.
Sue describes what motivates, inspires and excites her – and she describes it as a passion for solving problems together and being the ‘antithesis of everything that has controlled humanity over the last 15 years’. She talks about the ‘darkness ‘she sees in the world, such as th...2023-04-2400 minEquity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of BusinessMany the Miles: What Mindful Disruption Looks Like for Women In TechAda Lovelace wrote the first algorithm in 1842. In 1962, Katherine Johnson ran the calculations for John Glenn's orbital spaceflight by hand. The history of women in tech is full of women pushing the boundaries and making history - and it's also full of women whose stories have never been told, who have quietly pushed progress forward in thousands of small ways. Join The Disruptors and Guest Tracy Justice for a conversation on mindful disruption, choosing when to be bold, and celebrating the legacy and future of women in tech.
https://jobdisruptors.com/checklist/
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SEASON 3Episode 28 – Celynn Morin – Creating mental margin by listening to our bodiesIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Your Wellbeing Whisperer Celynn Morin. Celynn is a registered health practitioner, professional speaker and workplace wellbeing consultant who works with business leaders, entrepreneurs and their teams, sharing practical techniques and strategies on managing energy, health, performance and improving resilience.
Our bodies are constantly whispering to us and Celynn says we need to hear those whispers and respond to them so problems don’t build up and the whispers don’t turn to shouts or screams. This is why she calls herself the Wellbeing Whisperer. We should never unde...2023-04-1900 min
SEASON 3Episode 27 – “Nature has all the answers” – A panel discussion on solutions to the climate crisisWelcome to a special episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors where Jeff is joined once again by experts who are leading the way in the fight against climate change. Today, Jeff Dewing is joined by Jeroen van de Waal and Rita Carbó from The Reef Company, as well as Cloudfm’s Head of ESG Katrina Christopoulos.
The focus of today’s panel session is to explore the potential challenges or blockages to action and consider the benefits of tech or nature based solutions to the climate crisis.
The panellists begin todays episode by discussing the concept of Greenwashing where compa...2023-04-0500 min
SEASON 3Episode 26 – Nazir Afzal OBE – Giving a voice to those who don’t get heardIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Nazir Afzal; Chancellor of the University of Manchester, and former Chief Crown Prosecutor with the Crown Prosecution Service. He was the chief executive of the Association of Police and crime commissioners and is also a member of the Independent Press Standards Organisation Complaints Committee.
Nazir explains to Jeff how the driving force throughout his career has been to provide a voice to those who don’t get heard. He reflects on his childhood and the traumatic circumstances that motivated him to advocate for positive change in the wo...2023-03-2900 min
SEASON 3Episode 25 – “Having courage to change” – A panel discussion on the future of the WorkplaceWelcome to a special episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors – a panel discussion with innovative business leaders. Today, Jeff Dewing is joined by Nicola Smith who is Interim CEO at Timewise, an organisation championing flexible working and equality in the workplace. Simone Roche MBE is founder of Northern Power Women, a community spanning all sectors, genders and socio-economic groups that is dedicated to accelerating gender equality and social mobility. And Sheila Callaham is a co-founder, Executive Director, and Board Chair for Age Equity Alliance who are committed to helping businesses, organisations, and communities ensure Age Equity in the workplace th...2023-03-2200 min
SEASON 3Episode 24 – Vikas Shah MBE DL – Knowing your values and finding your purposeIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to entrepreneur, investor & philanthropist Vikas Shah. Vikas started his first business aged 14 and is now CEO of Swiscot Group (a textiles & commodities trading business) alongside being a venture-investor in a number of businesses internationally. Vikas was awarded an MBE for Services to Business and the Economy in Her Majesty the Queen’s 2018 New Year’s Honours List and in 2021 became a Deputy Lieutenant of the Greater Manchester Lieutenancy.
Vikas and Jeff discuss purpose. What drives us, motivates us and ultimately leads to success? The answer, it seems, is rare...2023-03-1500 min
SEASON 3Episode 23 – Manley Hopkinson – leading teams through compassion, understanding and listeningIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Manley Hopkinson; Author, Consultant, Keynote Speaker and leading voice in Compassionate Leadership.
Manley explains that ‘the outcome of leadership should be commitment’. Being a good leader is about enabling people, inspiring them and creating an environment where they want to stay and thrive.
As a leader you need to be able to influence people, but your team will only be influenced if they allow you to influence them. Team members will engage and support you if they feel you hav...2023-03-0800 min
SEASON 3Episode 22 – Julio Bruno – reinvention, reassessment and taking time to thinkIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to CEO, investor and author Julio Bruno. Julio has led many multinational companies including Time Out Group, and is currently Chairman of Mercato Metropolitano, London’s first Sustainable Community Market with 5 locations in the city and expanding internationally. He is also Board Director of Pacha Group, a global entertainment and luxury hospitality platform.
Julio describes himself as an international citizen, born in Spain but having lived and worked all over the world. He explains why he has ultimately settled in the UK and considers himself grateful to have wo...2023-03-0100 min
SEASON 3Episode 21 – John Mullins – the entrepreneurial mindset and breaking the rulesIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to John Mullins, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at London Business School.
John shares much of his past experience in business, including the story of a shop he ran that sold fresh pasta. He reflects on the emotional impact of the failure of that business and the factors that led to its demise.
Later John pivoted into teaching and uses the lessons he learnt in business to inform his students and shares the knowledge he has acquired. John is now an award-winning teacher and...2023-02-2200 min
SEASON 3Episode 20 – “We need to radically reset” – A panel discussion on sustainability and businessWelcome to a special episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors – our first panel discussion with experts who are leading the way in the fight against climate change. Today, Jeff Dewing is joined by Jeroen van de Waal and Rita Carbó from The Reef Company, as well as Cloudfm’s Head of ESG Katrina Christopoulos.
Not only are we, as a planet, putting out too much carbon dioxide into the atmosphere but we are also undermining our most effective carbon sinks. The Amazon Rainforest, touted as the lungs of our planet, is now a net-emitter of car...2023-02-1500 min
Equity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of BusinessHow to Design a Human-First Work PlaceHow do you create inclusion within a world bent on division? How do you create space for yourself and your employees when our attention is being grabbed from every corner?
Start simple. Start with the best assumptions. Start with a human-first approach.
Join The Disruptors Alexandria Scobee and Coach Jasleen as they welcome back Dr. Keriann for a conversation that goes beyond the buzzwords of authenticity and synergy and dives into the necessary steps we have to take individually and together to create human-first workplaces that let us thrive, grow, and create more space for each other.2023-02-081h 00
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Jamie Waller – Bringing kindness to a previously unkind industryIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Jamie Waller. Jamie is an East London boy done good who left school at 16 without any qualifications and suffering dyslexia. Jamie got into debt collecting and turned an industry on its head.
Jamie reveals how his motivations have shifted considerably throughout the course of his career – from simply making money, to improving his sector and helping those around him.
Jamie recalls how his career began as a self-employed bailiff and the poor practices that he witnessed in that industry. Appalled by the morals and ethics of some of...2023-02-0600 min
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Emma Stroud – Thrive through Laughter and AuthenticityIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Emma Stroud. Emma is a podcaster, author, speaker and clown!!
Em co-founded a business that offered interactive stress management workshops, leadership programmes and coaching. In 2020, she branched out on her own to deliver workplace talks, events and coaching to address staff happiness and wellbeing. Drawing on her experience with clowning, she employs pioneering techniques that force leaders to ‘take fun seriously’ at a time when, she believes, ‘it’s never been more important to find joy.’
Emma coaches CEOs, business leaders and entrepreneurs on life at the intersecti...2023-02-0600 min
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Rob Stephenson – Removing the stigma around mental ill healthIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Rob Stephenson, founder of the InsideOut Leaderboard and champion for improved understanding of mental health issues. Rob is an international keynote speaker and mental health campaigner who is on a mission to help create happier, healthier and higher performing workplaces.
When he was 30 Rob was diagnosed as Bipolar. Rob tells the story of how mental ill health affected him earlier in his life and how a former boss encouraged him to seek help, ultimately leading to a diagnosis. From a very dark time in his life, Rob rev...2023-02-0300 min
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Julian Hall – Teaching and Inspiring EntrepreneurshipIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Julian Hall who is founder and CEO of ULTRA Education, an organisation which teaches entrepreneurship in schools. Julian created a superhero persona to get kids interested in business and now teaches kids across the country. He set up his first business when he was 18 years old and believes entrepreneurs are made, not born.
Julian was always academic, but wasn’t drawn to the natural opportunities for work that followed education. It was a desire to carve his own way in the world that led Julian to entrepreneurship. After...2023-02-0300 min
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Alan Brazil – Take your ChancesIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to footballing legend and TalkSPORT host Alan Brazil.
Alan reveals how a playground rule at his school that limited ball size, ultimately led to an illustrious footballing career with Ipswich Town, Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United among others, as well as playing internationally for Scotland.
His football career was cut short by health difficulties at 27 when he began to transition into broadcasting.
Now the host of the breakfast show on TalkSPORT, Alan recalls the story of how he very nearly missed his debut appearance on the station.
Alan...2023-02-0300 min
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Mark Webb – Changing the disability conversationIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Mark Webb, a public speaker and campaigner for all things disability and diversity.
Mark is Shadow Board Member at Reflect, the UK’s only not-for-profit influencer talent management agency. Until very recently he was also Head of Comms at Shift.ms, the worldwide social network for people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. He has just taken medical retirement. He’s a self-confessed social media floozy.
Mark looks back on how his diagnosis has affected his career as well as his life, and the incredible support he’s been shown by...2023-02-0300 min
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Jeroen Van De Waal – Turning the Tide on ClimateIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Jeroen Van De Waal, Founder of OrcaNation. Jeroen is a multi-award winning campaigner for the oceans as well as an author and keynote speaker.
Jeroen is building a network to do good. He is focused on bringing like-minded people together to turn the tide on destruction and pollution, and start putting the oceans, planet and nature first.
Hear what inspired Jeroen to embark on his conservational journey as an entrepreneur and how he built his business into an ocean literacy multinational. He also shares the vision behind his...2023-01-2600 min
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Diana Morato Feliciano – Silencing your CriticsIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks Diana Morato Feliciano who is Chief Growth Officer at Sensei, a tech company that operates autonomous shopping stores.
Most notably in her extensive career, Diana was responsible for the roll out of Deliveroo to 35 cities across Spain and has been recognised in the Top 100 Female Business Leaders in Spain as well as one of the Most Influential Women in Business.
Diana reveals how many people in Spain thought Deliveroo would never succeed, but she believed in her project and partnered with the best restaurants to ultimately prove the...2023-01-2600 min
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Mandy Hickson – Failure fuelling changeIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Royal Air Force pilot Mandy Hickson.
Mandy was the first female fast jet pilot in a Tornado squadron. She’s amassed over thirty years experience in aviation, completing three tours of duty and 45 missions over Iraq during that time.
In this episode Mandy describes how failing at a critical point in her career empowered her to change the system of recruitment in the Royal Air Force.
She reflects on how her hand was forced into choosing a career path with no chance of promotion after the birth of...2023-01-1700 min
ABOUTJeff’s Favourite Guests – Sir Clive Woodward OBE – Running exceptional teamsIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Sir Clive Woodward.
Clive was a rugby union player and coach, most famous for coaching England during their 2003 World Cup win. He is also a businessman and has been Director of Sport for Team GB during 3 Olympic Games.
In this episode Sir Clive shares his secrets to running great teams and how great teams are all about the individual.
He discusses how we need to revaluate our reaction to winning and losing (it might not be what you think!) and what business can learn from military leadership.
...2023-01-1700 minEquity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of BusinessHow do We Close the Education and Career Readiness Gap?Join The Disruptors with Rehva Jones as they explore how to close the gap between education and career readiness. We will be exploring what opportunities there are to create more opportunities for career readiness during the education process and asking the hard questions about what education could look like to prepare people for the world of tomorrow better.2023-01-1155 minEquity Evolution: Shaping the Next Era of BusinessThe Disruptors Launch Panel Topic: Equity in it's fullestThe Disruptors Launch Panel was filled with a wide range of talents and wisdom from Coaching, Education, Tech Start-Ups, and Investing. Join us as we discuss Equity in its fullest and how we can increase equity for all in the Future of Work.2023-01-041h 00
SEASON 2Episode 19 – Rob Stephenson – Removing the stigma around mental ill healthIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Rob Stephenson, founder of the InsideOut Leaderboard and champion for improved understanding of mental health issues. Rob is an international keynote speaker and mental health campaigner who is on a mission to help create happier, healthier and higher performing workplaces.
When he was 30 Rob was diagnosed as Bipolar. Rob tells the story of how mental ill health affected him earlier in his life and how a former boss encouraged him to seek help, ultimately leading to a diagnosis From a very dark time in his life, Rob...2022-07-2800 min
SEASON 2Episode 18 – Mark Webb – Changing the disability conversationIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Mark Webb, a public speaker and campaigner for all things disability and diversity.
Mark is Shadow Board Member at Reflect, the UK’s only not-for-profit influencer talent management agency. Until very recently he was also Head of Comms at Shift.ms, the worldwide social network for people impacted by Multiple Sclerosis. He has just taken medical retirement. He’s a self-confessed social media floozy.
Mark looks back on how his diagnosis has affected his career as well as his life, and the incredible support he’s been shown by...2022-07-2000 min
Disruptors in the CultureCoodie, Chike, & J. Ivy: How They Maintain Creative Control and Jeen-Yuhs, Live Show at Roots PicnicWe brought some of the biggest disruptors in film LIVE to Roots Picnic podcast stage: the directing duo Coodie & Chike and writer/poet J. Ivy— the filmmakers of the critically acclaimed documentary series Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy!
Jeen-Yuhs is one of the most watched documentaries of the year so in this episode we interview Coodie Simmons, Chike Ozah, and J. Ivy Richardson to talk about their beginnings, their creative journeys leading up to this moment, their inspirations, and what’s next. 2022-07-1340 min
SEASON 2Episode 17 – Levent Yildizgoren – Defining moments that make us re-evaluate our livesIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Levent Yildizgoren, who is a serial entrepreneur, mentor, speaker, visiting lecturer at Essex University and the Managing Director of TTC wetranslate Limited. Levent works closely with his clients to overcome the language barriers and help them grow their business globally
In this episode, Levent recalls the time he took the plunge and quit his job to go full-time in the family business – how it felt having the fear of leaving a secure, relatively well-paid full-time position to start and develop a business. Levent reveals how that went, th...2022-07-1300 minSEASON 2Episode 16 – Emma Stroud – Thrive through Laughter and AuthenticityIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Emma Stroud. Emma is a podcaster, author, speaker and clown!!
Em co-founded a business that offered interactive stress management workshops, leadership programmes and coaching. In 2020, she branched out on her own to deliver workplace talks, events and coaching to address staff happiness and wellbeing. Drawing on her experience with clowning, she employs pioneering techniques that force leaders to ‘take fun seriously’ at a time when, she believes, ‘it’s never been more important to find joy.’
Emma coaches CEOs, business leaders and entrepreneurs on life at the intersecti...2022-07-0600 min
SEASON 2Episode 15 – Duncan Goose – Great Human ValuesIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Duncan Goose, founder of One Water. There are one billion people in the world without access to clean drinking water. Duncan knew he couldn’t change one billion lives at once, so instead he started improving access to water for one person at a time.
One Water is one of the biggest water brands in the world and a percentage of their profit goes to charitable initiatives in Africa such as repairing vital water pumps in small villages. One Water’s mission began in 2005, the goal was (and...2022-06-2900 minSEASON 2Episode 14 – Jamie Waller – Bringing kindness to a previously unkind industryIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Jamie Waller. Jamie is an East London boy done good who left school at 16 without any qualifications and suffering dyslexia. Jamie got into debt collecting and turned an industry on its head.
Jamie reveals how his motivations have shifted considerably throughout the course of his career – from simply making money, to improving his sector and helping those around him.
Jamie recalls how his career began as a self-employed bailiff and the poor practices that he witnessed in that industry. Appalled by the morals and ethics of some of...2022-06-2200 min
SEASON 2Episode 13 – Sam White – Resilience and AdaptabilityIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Sam White, CEO of Freedom Services Group. Sam cares passionately about diversity, equality, innovation and above all, making business human. Motivated by a desire to change the insurance industry for the better, Sam is a vocal advocate for levelling the playing field for women and championing female leaders within the industry.
Sam started her first company in 1999, just a year after her mother who battled with alcohol addiction tragically died of an overdose.
Despite starting a number of businesses Sam describes herself as an entrepreneur, not a...2022-06-1500 min
SEASON 2Episode 12 – Julian Hall – Teaching and Inspiring EntrepreneurshipIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Julian Hall who is founder and CEO of ULTRA Education, an organisation which teaches entrepreneurship in schools. Julian created a superhero persona to get kids interested in business and now teaches kids across the country. He set up his first business when he was 18 years old and believes entrepreneurs are made, not born.
Julian was always academic, but wasn’t drawn to the natural opportunities for work that followed education. It was a desire to carve his own way in the world that led Julian to entrepreneurship. Aft...2022-06-0900 min
SEASON 2Episode 11 – Karen Holden – Motivated by respect for othersIn this episode of Doing the Opposite: Business Disruptors, Jeff Dewing speaks to Karen Holden, founder of A City Law Firm. She established the firm to provide experienced and dynamic solicitors in the City of London, who could think outside the box, whilst delivering at competitive costs.
Karen was invited and given freedom of the City in 2019 for her work in Equality as such is part of the Guild of Freeman. She has also attended 10 Downing Street where she was awarded small business of the year.
From humble beginnings, Karen describes what motivated her to work multiple jobs alongside her...2022-05-3100 min
Landscape DisruptorsThe Art and Math of Buying and Selling Landscape EquipmentMost landscapers look at equipment as tools—a way to get the work done more efficiently and effectively without adding additional labor costs to projects. But the way George Urvari from Oriole Landscaping looks at equipment is a whole new level.George has his numbers so dialed. He can tell you exactly his equipment to sales ratio, how it impacts his bottom line, how it improves productivity, and the list goes on. He is a leader in the art, math, and science; yes, we said the science of buying and...2021-12-1049 min
The Insurance Disruptors#12 - Interview with David Carothers - Killing Commercial InsuranceIn this weeks episode, we interview David R. Carothers, CIC, CRM, the Principal of Florida Risk Partners. David is also the Founder of Killing Commercial Insurance Sales Training, and Co Host of the The Power Producers Podcast.
Co-Hosts of The Insurance Disruptors: Nate Jones, CPCU, ARM, CLCS, AU & Abraham Busick2021-12-0334 minLandscape DisruptorsHow To Motivate The Next Generation of LandscapersSkilled labor shortage aside, another reoccurring issue plaguing our industry is mostly employee engagement, specifically around the up-and-coming generation of skilled laborers. Generational theory, gen x, gen y, whatever you want to call it, we're not sure it matters. Anyone can work for a paycheque, but the reality is, most people want to work to build a career for themselves and find day-to-day purpose within their professional life. The average person works roughly 90,000 in their lifetime, so for an employee to seek that opportunity to grow professionally and thrive is not an unreasonable ask. ...2021-11-2654 minLandscape DisruptorsLandscape Community Gives Thanks - Veterans and Remembrance DayThe work ethic parallels between the green industry and those that serve within the armed forces are frequently shared. Discipline, unwavering commitment, relying on a team of people to get the work done, time management and executing on a schedule and plan, and the list goes on. Eric Jones aka the Turf Teacher, served in the USA military for 17 years before transitioning into the green industry and operating his own company, Elite Landscape services. He now educates countless aspiring landscape contractors in horticulture and is more commonly known as a Turf Up Radio show h...2021-11-1143 minLandscape DisruptorsGIE + Expo 2021 Event RecapAfter a two-year hiatus, GIE is finally back and better than ever. Throughout this podcast episode, Stanley Genadek the Dirt Monkey reviews the good and bad at GIE, some of the emerging technology that could be an industry game-changer, and the method to his madness when creating content. Most notably, Stanley also shares his Landscape Disruptors dream guests, how he creates his content and what mark he wants to leave on the industry by producing more educational content.2021-10-2930 minLandscape DisruptorsLive from GIE + Expo 2021 - The Green Executive and LMN CEO Mark BradleyTrade shows are finally back and bigger and better than ever. GIE + Expo has over 40,000 people in attendance over three days during the 2021 trade show in Lousiville, Kentucky. Reportedly up by 8% compared to 2019, it's a sign of the times in the green industry and the continued growth in landscaping.During this week's podcast, LMN CEO Mark Bradley jumps back in as host of the Landscape Disruptors podcast and catches up with The Green Executive husband and wife team from Columbia, Illinois. Industry consultants and passionate landscape business owners Mark Bradley, Adam, and Sahra, chat about business, profit...2021-10-2224 minLandscape DisruptorsBranching Out Your Landscape Business With Digital MarketingLandscapers often believe that the work should speak for itself. Work hard and future work will find you. Oftentimes, that rings true, but building the foundation for your business to self-sustain leads will do more for your business rather than focusing on just the soil beneath you. In this episode of Landscape Disruptors, host, Stan "The Dirt Monkey" Genadek, walks through some essential digital marketing strategies and executions with guest, Jack Jostes. Digital marketing can help build your landscape business through identifying your brand, leveraging your business' unique selling propositions for more sales, and recruiting Google on y...2021-10-1543 minLandscape DisruptorsWinter Blues - Changing Business Processes With the SeasonsDepending on where you're located, the seasonal changes are inevitable as the leaves shift color, and the temperatures slowly drop. If your business isn't prepared for the weather or upcoming project timelines change, you might get left out in the cold. It happens to the best of business owners as Landscape Disruptors host, Stan "The Dirt Monkey" Genadek, and guest, Brittany Auman, talk about their current struggles heading into the winter blues.In this episode of Landscape Disruptors, Stan and Brittany tackle planned contracts falling through, difficult customers, the labor shortage, keeping employees paid, and the steps...2021-10-0853 minThe Insurance Disruptors#1 - The Insurance Disruptors First Podcast!Hope you liked our first podcast! We are here as a resource for those in the insurance industry looking for tips and advice on how to take their business to the next level. We will be releasing content weekly and are excited to see where this leads us. Follow us on Facebook & Youtube Below:
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Facebook2021-10-0524 minLandscape DisruptorsUniting, Collaborating, and Giving Back With The Green Industry The joy of landscaping is taking the space around you and beautifying it for others to enjoy. While all the energy and focus is physically given to the space, sometimes that creates hurdles to personally impact the community around you. Throughout this episode of Landscape Disruptors, Jaime Waldron from Industry COLLECTIVE talks with Stanley "Dirt Monkey" Genadek about how she's engaging local landscaping companies and green industry leaders with impacting their communities through mobile social initiatives. Grassroots initiatives like Industry COLLECTIVE show that even a little time devoted to giving back goes a long way...2021-10-0135 minLandscape DisruptorsMarketing 101 for Local Service CompaniesEver wonder why some companies not only capture more work but the work and customer that they want? In today's digital world, it's no secret that marketing can make or break company revenue goals. Whether you're a global entity doing business in multiple continents or a smaller local service company getting the work done in your local community, marketing can play a significant role in all of the work you capture.Throughout this episode of Landscape Disruptors, Dave Racine from Punch PR talks with Stanley Geandek the Dirt Monkey about basic marketing tactics and...2021-09-1756 minLandscape DisruptorsInspiring Innovation in LandscapingIt's no secret that the world of education and training is evolving. Online training and self-directed skillshare courses are becoming ever popular amongst the up and coming generation, so it would only be fitting that this same online training become available to skilled trades workers and the landscape industry. In the latest episode of Landscape Disruptors, Stanley Genadek the Dirt Moneky connects with VP of Sales at Greenius Online Training, Arden Urbano. This episode is a clash of the titans where Stanley and Arden challenge each other with some thought-provoking conversation focused on the s...2021-09-0337 minLandscape DisruptorsAnswer The Internet with Stanley "Dirt Monkey" GenadekIn this episode of Landscape Disruptors, Stanley "Dirt Monkey," Genadek answers the internet. Questions submitted by the listeners, Stanley, answeres everything from landscaping business questions on property maintenance vs. hardscape and where to recruit new staff and talent.It's also not uncommon for Stanley to get detailed on the more technical-related questions focused on design and build or construction. Everything from building on sand, constructing retaining walls, and when and how to invest in snow equipment despite climbing insurance races. You won't want to miss this first Answer The Internet Episode with Stanley "Dirt...2021-08-2735 minLandscape DisruptorsFunding Financial Growth in LandscapingThe latest episode of the Landscape Disruptors podcast is a thought-provoking collision of entrepreneurs featuring Jon Fry, the CEO of LendFlow, and Mark Bradley, the CEO of LMN. During this episode of the podcast, the two of them cover how to grow your landscape business wisely utilizing different methods of capital investment. Everything from strategies of attaining that working capital and how to best use it to grow your landscape business. The truth is, most revenue-generating companies have access to capital; they often don't know how to utilize it or where to look for it. Strategically, there are a...2021-08-1333 minLandscape DisruptorsTrials and Tribulations in The Landscape BusinessNext time you're feeling the pressure, take a step back, breathe, laugh, smile, and remember who you are and what you are working towards in your landscape company. The stress of running a business in the startup phase can be enormous for an owner-operator to manage. Everything from hiring people, managing people, cash flow problems, material and supply order screw-ups, equipment breakdowns, and the list goes on. Spencer Lawn Care has been in business for ten years, and despite the ups and downs, he finds the sense of accomplishment from doing the work and b...2021-07-3037 minLandscape DisruptorsStanding Out Amongst The CrowdIn today's world of trends, there is only so much room for being traditional or doing what's traditionally done. Richard Wynia has built his dream business with his partner Christine Wynia. The two of them have combined their skills and build a company that not only stands out amongst the crowd but fills a significant gap in the space of landscaping.They are the true one-stop shop in landscaping and create and build projects that fulfill their customer's wildest dreams. Of course, this all comes at a cost, but they've found their niche and...2021-07-2332 min