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Victorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#19 Redesigning Learning w/ Kelly Page, Director of Bennett LabsDirector of Bennett Labs at Bennett Day School, Dr. Kelly Page (@drkellypage) is a social and digital innovator, entrepreneur, educator and learning consultant. She has a Ph.D. in the Psychology of Web Knowledge and an obsession with learning innovation and social storytelling. She has over 18 years of experience working at the intersection of social innovation, social design and learning of mediated social experiences for Startups, Universities, Schools and School Districts, to Fortune 500 companies. She believes that innovative and entrepreneurial thinking is at the heart of creating truly social cultures, organizations, and leaders.
In this episode, Kelly...2020-07-2843 minVictorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#18 Kiss Ordinary Goodbye w/ Lipstick Lex, Alternative Artist ExtraordinaireSarasota, FL based artist, Alexis Fraser, a.k.a. ‘Lipstick Lex,’ is an alternative visual and performing artist utilizing 100% lipstick as her medium, adorning each piece she creates with layers upon layers of her own kisses. Each piece she creates goes through a conceptual process, ignited by the inspiration given to her at that time.
With an emphasis on promoting love, self-love, beauty, personal empowerment, and creative inspiration through her subjects, Alexis’ innovative method delivers chic and conversational art that is equally vibrant as it is unique. Lex puts her love into each work of art – not just lit...2020-07-1445 minVictorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#17 Inclusion and Diversity at Work w/ Franklin Reed, Director of Inclusion & Diversity at TeksystemsFranklin Reed (@franklintreed) is the driving force behind the inclusion and diversity strategy for TEKsystems, an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services and real-world application. He has a deep passion for inclusion and diversity, he partners closely with TEKsystems’ corporate executives and business leaders to develop an enterprise strategy and initiatives that align to organizational priorities that impact our people and business.
In this episode, Franklin talks to us about his role and career in the tech industry, and how he found himself a driving force in inclusion and diversity for his company, TEKsystems. He di...2020-06-3029 minVictorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#16 Workplace Incivility and Weight Bias w/ Jaclyn Jensen, Associate Professor at Depaul UniversityDr. Jaclyn Jensen (@jaclynmjensen) is an Associate Professor of Management in the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship at DePaul University and is the Faculty Director of the Master of Science in Human Resources and Executive Master's of Human Resource Management programs. Her research interests focus on the impact of harassment and incivility on employee performance and well-being. Her research has been published in several top academic journals including Journal of Applied Psychology and Journal of Management, and has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Business News Network, and the Chicago Tribune.
In this episode, Jaclyn talks to...2020-06-2357 minVictorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#15 Creative Leadership Breaking Glass Ceilings w/ Sharon Feller, Executive Director of Jones Lang Lasalle and CoachSharon Feller is the Executive Director of Jones Lang LaSalle handling project management, product development, and account team operations experience with corporate clients. She is interested in work that involves coaching and developing leaders and helping clients recognize and articulate ambitions for their organizations. She’s good at assessing operational and organizational issues and developing plans to fix or improve.
In this episode, Sharon talks about her amazing career with Jones Lang LaSalle, as well as how her creative soul found its way in a project management career. We also talk about mentorship, leadership, an...2020-06-1651 minVictorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#14 The Value of Vulnerability w/ Laura Lindwall, Motivational Speaker and CoachLaura Lindwall (@laura_lindwall) is a motivational speaker, coach, and facilitator who has made it her mission and purpose, to not only share, inspire, and encourage everyone to believe in themselves and dream BIG but to provide the tools and resources necessary to make those dreams a reality. She helps people align with their purpose and focus on their strengths in order to create lasting change. As a John Maxwell Team Certified Speaker/Trainer as well as an award-winning speaker, she brings new life and connection to every event she’s in.
In this episode, Laura talks to...2020-06-091h 00Victorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#13 Building a Life You Don't Need to Escape From w/ Theresa Cantafio, Brand Strategist for Proof BrandingTheresa Cantafio (@theresacantafio) is a brand strategist with a background in business strategy, trend research, brand management, professional writing and communications, and executive leadership. She has over 7 years of dynamic domestic and international B2B and B2C marketing experience. She graduated from Dominican University with bachelor’s degrees in both art and science. She co-founded an award-winning SaaS platform (Go Clean Label), has moderated thought-leadership trend panels, spoken at natural food innovation events, and has worked with tiny CPG startups all the way through big companies such as McDonald’s, Kraft Heinz, Mars Wrigley, Milk Bar, Bush Beans, and...2020-06-0254 minVictorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#12 Becoming a Female CEO w/ Juliann Larimer, President and CEO of Peak-RyzexJuliann Larimer (@juliann612) is the president and CEO of Peak-Ryzex. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked for companies such as IBM, NCR, Accenture, Motorola, and Zebra Technologies. Juliann also attended and received degrees from Vanderbilt University and Northwestern University.
In this podcast, Juliann talks to us about how she rose in the tech and sales business, and how it feels to be a woman in a male-dominated industry. We also discuss her leadership style, success, and how it is to be a woman leader and face success, adversities, and climb your way to success.
2020-05-261h 14Victorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#11 Journalism and the Value of Content to the Community w/ Teri Arvesu, VP of Content for Univision ChicagoTeri Arvesu (@realtvmom) is a media & communications executive with 25 years experience in storytelling across platforms to achieve strategic business results and social impact. She is currently the VP of Content for Univision Chicago: overseeing the station’s News & Creative Services department and driving strategy for content across platforms, messaging and, solutions for both internal & external clients.
In this podcast, she talks about her love for the news business – how she got started, and how she worked her way up to where she is today with Univision. We also talked about the...2020-05-1951 minVictorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#10 Corporate Hippie-Ism w/ Justine Fedak, Co Founder & Principal at Instant Impact Group LLC.Justine Fedak (@justacorphippie) is the Co Founder & Principal at Instant Impact Group LLC, and a self-declared Corporate Hippie. Spending years in the C-suite leading North American marketing teams she decided to ‘consciously uncouple’ from ‘Corporate Life’ and share her inspiring story. In this podcast we talk about her life living with MS (Multiple Sclerosis), how she transitioned from the corporate world to becoming a corporate hippie, and how she found her purpose within her company’s purpose. Now a motivational speaker, she teaches people about embracing the gentleness of life, and building great relationships with their companies, as well as th...2020-05-121h 02Victorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#9 The Difference Between Accountability & Responsibility w/ Daryl Koehn, Wicklander Chair in Professional Ethics at Depaul UniversityDaryl Koehn is the Wicklander Chair in Professional Ethics at DePaul University. She has published widely in the fields of ethics and corporate governance. Her monographs include The Ground of Professional Ethics; The Nature of Evil; Rethinking Feminist Ethics; Local Insights, Global Ethics; and Living with the Dragon: Thinking and Acting Ethically in a World of Unintended Consequences. Edited volumes include Corporate Governance: Ethics across the Board and Ethics and Aesthetics in Business Ethics. In addition, she has published scores of articles in the Harvard Business Review, Business Ethics Quarterly, Journal of Business Ethics, and numerous other journals. She...2020-05-0558 minVictorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#8 Funny Girl: The Challenges & Opportunities of Comedy w/ Jessica Antes, Standup Comedian & Improv CoachJessica Antes is an actor, writer, and teacher. She is a Chicago native with a BA in Film & Video from Columbia College Chicago, as well as a graduate of the Second City Training Center's Conservatory, Comedy Writing Program, Music Conservatory and iO Chicago. She teaches many classes to both children and adults at the Second City Training Center in Chicago, which include: Intro and Advanced improvisation, Comedy Writing, Improv for Anxiety, Improv for Parkinson's, Improv for Seniors, Making the Improvised Musical, and various artist in residencies at schools in the Chicago land area. She has also...2020-04-2854 minVictorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#7 Stop Chasing Your Cravings & Start Living Your Calling w/ Peggy O’Flaherty, CCO & Co-Founder at MavelyPeggy O'Flaherty (@PeggyOFlaherty) is the Chief Community Officer and co-founder at Mavely, a discovery platform where women can uncover up-and-coming brands, share products with friends and family, and earn cash from their purchases. At Mavely, Peggy is responsible for building and empowering a community of Mavens who are able to be their own influencers while earning additional income.
An accomplished founder and entrepreneur, prior to Mavely, Peggy co-founded OneParish – Growing the Faith, an app designed to foster engagement within church communities. Her strength in sales and social commerce drove the app to a successful acquisition in 2017. With ex...2020-04-2129 min
Business News and Other Sh!t#94 COVID-19 Winners: Creative INNOVATORS w/ Dr. Karen Bartuch and Comedian Vik PandyaFormer CPD undercover prostitute.
Humor-in-the-business-world researcher.
Depaul Prof teaching creativity, innovation & design thinking.
Yes, such a person exists in this world. Say wassup to Dr. Karen Bartuch.
Me & funny-a$$ comedian Vik Pandya had a blast getting to know Dr. B.
I think she nailed it on this episode: the most important biz skill for the next few years is NOT gonna be team skills or organizational skills. Nah. Dr. B thinks it's going to be creativity & innovation skills. COVID-19 is shakin up the global economy for real. Those...2020-04-071h 23Victorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#6 The Power of Blending Authenticity With Leadership w/ Nancy Hensley, Director of Technical Marketing for IBM AnalyticsNancy Hensley is the director of technical marketing for IBM Analytics. Nancy has more than 20 years’ experience working in the data business in many capacities, from development and product management to sales and marketing. Before joining IBM, Nancy was a senior project manager at McDonald’s Corporation, working largely on the international side of the business.
Now in the 16th year of her IBM career, Nancy has worked chiefly in sales and technical sales positions. In 2004, she became the business unit executive leading the North American architect and technical teams. In that position, Nancy was granted a pa...2020-04-0756 minVictorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#5 It’s Not Enough to Be Good at Your Job: Leadership Learnings w/ Ari Goldsmith, VP Marketing at KeheAri Goldsmith (https://www.linkedin.com/in/arigoldsmith/) has been Vice President of Marketing at KeHE since 2015. Working with internal and external stakeholders, she is an innovation igniter, a strategic partner and the lead champion of KeHE’s Goodness Follows brand platform, having revitalized the KeHE brand from the former family crest to the categorically-relevant globe. Ari is a founder of the CARETrade® initiative, Co-Chair of the Myra Rubenstein Weis Leadership Board, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Ark Chicago, which aligns with KeHE’s mission; “We Serve to Make Lives Better®”. Prior to joining KeHE, Ari served...2020-03-3151 minVictorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#4 To Be a Leader, Be a Learner w/ Jennifer Mccormick, VP of Operations at Morton SaltJennifer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenschipper/) is an operations professional with broad experience in supply chain management, sales, marketing and operations. As VP of Operations for the Americas at Morton’s Salt, she leads a team of 8 direct reports and 2,800 indirect reports across 26 locations to produce over 2M tons of product supporting Consumer Package Goods Companies, Government and B2B industries. Her superpower is performing strategically and tactically under pressure and maintaining strong relationships across matrixed organizations, inclusive of internal and external senior executives in Fortune 500 companies.
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0:53 Her first pick: mete...2020-03-2454 minVictorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#3 Navigating the Gender Labyrinth w/ Alice Eagly, Professor Emerita of Psychology at Northwestern UniversityAlice H. Eagly (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Eagly) is a professor of psychology and management of organizations at Northwestern University. She currently holds the James Padilla Chair for Arts and Sciences and a Faculty Fellowship for the Institute of Policy Research at Northwestern University. Her primary research contributions have been in the area of social psychology, as well as personality psychology and Industrial Organizational Psychology.
Her current research interests include the psychology of gender, especially sex differences in similarities in leadership, prosocial behavior, aggression, partner preferences, and sociopolitical attitudes. She is also interested in the...2020-03-0653 minVictorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#2 Curiosity Killed the Cattiness: Creating Supportive Spaces for Women Entrepreneurs w/ Jean Lavallie of WesosJean Lavallie of Women Entrepreneurs Secrets of Success (WESOS) (https://www.wesosnetwork.com/member/jean-lavallie/)
After twenty-five years as a stay-at-home-mom, Jean quickly discovered the challenges of trying to re-enter a workforce that believes women have an expiration date. But rather than throwing herself a pity-party, she found a group of supportive women to help her along: Women Entrepreneurs' Secrets of Success (WESOS). Now she is the leader and organizer of WESOS, helping fellow female entrepreneurs succeed through true relationship building - not just passing out and collecting cards.
According to Jean, WESOS is not...2020-03-0651 minVictorization with Dr. Karen Bartuch#1 Your Brand Is Your Promise w/ Klique CreativeYou know when you meet someone and you just know that you will be friends with them? That is how it was when I met Stacy and Heather of Klique, a small but mighty branding agency based out of Naperville, IL. When we first met, I was writing the quote, "well behaved women rarely make history" by Eleanor Roosevelt on a white board. Fast forward to today and that is even more fitting as I have gone on to create this podcast to highlight said ill-behaved women and the history they are making.
As fast as...2020-03-061h 08
CulturallyOursDr. Karen Bartush On Creativity As A Tool For InnovationIn this episode we explore Lifestyle and Entrepreneurship as I chat with Dr. Karen Bartuch, the executive director for the center for innovation and entrepreneurship at North Central College in the Chicagoland area. Dr. Karen has had a very interesting career path starting of as a police office in the Chicago PD and then moving into the private sector before her current role in academia. We talked about how entrepreneurship is a lifestyle for her as she always looks for an opportunity to innovate no matter the role. This mindset and thought process has led to projects a...2019-04-2346 min