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Michigan Business NetworkMichigan Business Beat | Becky Puckett-Wood, Inforum MI, Illhiana Rojas Saldana Capstone DinnerOriginally uploaded November 7th, Fixed glitch December 5th.
Chris Holman welcomes Becky Puckett-Wood, VP, Corporate & Member Engagement, Inforum Michigan, Grand Rapids, MI along with
Ilhiana Rojas Saldana, ACC, CDVC, Founder | Keynote Speaker | People & Culture Expert | Executive & Leadership Coach, Boston MA Area
Becky welcome back, Ilhiana, welcome to the Michigan Business Beat.
To start off remind the Michigan business community about Inforum Michigan?
Ilhiana, tell us about your company?
Becky, Why is the Capstone dinner a significant event in West Michigan?
Ilhiana what role will you play in the upcoming Inforum Capstone Dinner?
Becky, what can you tell us about its...2024-12-1706 min
The Most Intelligent Selection - Gold CoastThe Journey of Inforum Education: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating SuccessThe Journey of Inforum Education: Navigating Challenges and Celebrating Success In this episode of the Most Intelligent Selection podcast, we speak with Simon, the managing director and CEO of Inforum Education located in Southport on the Gold Coast. Simon shares his inspiring journey from being a primary school teacher to founding Inforum Education. The discussion covers the challenges faced in establishing and sustaining the school, particularly during the early years and the COVID-19 pandemic. Simon highlights the importance of core values, innovation, and resilience in overcoming these obstacles. He also shares success stories of students w...2024-06-1130 min
Are We There Yet?Inforum MobilityNext | 19TH Automotive BreakfastThe automotive industry is at the cusp of a revolutionary transformation, transitioning from the traditional automotive industry to a more extensive idea of mobility. This shift brings an air of exhilaration and anticipation, especially as witnessed within the recent 19th Automotive Breakfast in downtown Detroit, Michigan, a part of Inforum's MobilityNEXT industry group’s exciting event series. This MobilityNEXT 19th Automotive Breakfast provided an engaging platform for industry leaders, young professionals, and aspiring entrants into the mobility sector to share insights, experiences, and expectations for the evolving landscape of the automotive industry. Among the speakers was Michigan Ec...2023-10-1938 min
Inforum's Meet Them PodcastEp. 9: Barriers to Career Success with Jill Dark and Thao LaiToday, we’re talking with Jill Dark, Vice President, Talent Futures at Steelcase and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors, and Thao Lai, Chief of Staff at Steelcase.Their topic is Barriers to Career SuccessThis episode was recorded on Aug. 31, 20222023-01-2443 min
Inforum's Meet Them PodcastEp. 8: Sponsorship with Julie Washington and Dawn GeisertToday, we’re talking with two executives from Trinity Health, a great partner of Inforum and a participant in our HealthcareNEXT Industry Group. Welcome to Julie Washington, SVP, Chief Marketing, Communications & Customer Experience Officer; and Dawn Geisert (pronounced guy-cert) SVP, Chief Compliance & Integrity Officer at Trinity Health Their topic is Sponsorship2022-11-2941 min
Inforum's Meet Them PodcastEp.6: Work Life Blend with Amy Schultz and Kris DunnToday, we’re talking with Amy Schultz, Executive Director of Organizational Effectiveness and Chief Learning Officer at DTE Energy and a long-time Inforum volunteer who recently joined our Board of Directors, and Kris Dunn, Director of Organizational Change & Learning at DTE Energy Their topic is Work life Blend vs. Work life Balance. 2022-10-2833 min
The Intentional Encourager PodcastEpisode 237 with Author, Publisher, Visionary and Host of the INForum Podcast Ryan O[NealAuthor, Publisher, Visionary and Host of the INForum Podcast Ryan O'Neal joins this episode and talks about:
How he came to be a visionary.
The Muhammed Ali quote that changed him.
The "ME" Atmosphere and how it detracts.
Being exposed to Adult conversations early in life.
Believing God could use him to make people smile.
What causes people to shirk responsibility.
Paying attention to tomorrow.
Connect with Ryan on Facebook and at www.mediagroupsouth.com and get the INForum Podcast wherever you get podcasts.
Watch this episode on The Intentional Encourager Podcast YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be...2022-07-0139 min
InForum MinuteMorning Headlines: InForum Minute: Residents urge to keep 'historic nature' of Island Park poolToday is Wednesday, August 18th. Here's a look at the top headlines this morning from around Fargo, North Dakota. The InForum Minute is a product of Forum Communications Company and is brought to you by reporters at WDAY-TV. Find more news throughout the day at www.inforum.com for more. 2021-08-1802 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 17: Melissa Collar, Chief Counsel, Rockford ConstructionJoining us on this episode is Melissa Collar, Chief Counsel at Rockford Construction and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors. Support the show2021-08-1731 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 19: Gianna Ferrarotti, Vice President, Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness, Beaumont HealthJoining us on this episode is Gianna Ferrarotti, Vice President, Talent Management & Organizational Effectiveness, Beaumont Health, and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2021-08-1726 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 16: Joanna Totsky, SVP, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Cooper StandardOn this episode we have Joanna Totsky, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, Cooper Standard, and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2021-08-0327 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 15: Beth Correa, SVP & Director of Corporate Responsibility, Flagstar BankJoining us on this episode is Beth Correa, SVP & Director of Corporate Responsibility, Flagstar Bank, and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2021-08-0327 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 11: Rose Glenn, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Michigan MedicineRose Glenn, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Michigan Medicine, and a long-time member of Inforum’s HealthcareNEXT Industry Group Steering Committee. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2021-07-2825 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 12: Francoise Colpron, Group President, North America, ValeoFrancoise Colpron, Group President, North America for Valeo and a former member of the Inforum Board of Directors.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2021-07-2827 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 10: Amy McClain, Vice President, Client & Community Relations Director, PNC BankJoining us in this episode is Amy McClain, Vice President, Client & Community Relations Director at PNC Bank, and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors. Amy shares the challenges and opportunities companies face in being intentional about gender and racial diversity. She shares with us an experience that illustrates how she's overcome the barriers women so often face.Support the show2021-06-1426 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 9: Corinne Diemert, North American HR Director, ValeoJoining us today is Corinne Diemert, North America HR Director for Valeo and co-chair of the Inforum AutomotiveNEXT Executive Committee. Corinne shares how to encourage your team to think strategically about gender balance, what leaders can do on a day-to-day basis to encourage DE&I, and tells us a time when she had to adapt to real change.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2021-06-1422 min
Inforum's Meet HimSeason 2, Ep. 5: Ric DeVore, Regional President, Detroit & Southeast MI, PNC BankJoining us today is Ric DeVore, PNC Bank Regional President, Detroit and Southeast Michigan, and a long-time supporter of Inforum who is also engaged in our Men As Allies Roundtable. Ric shares how he encourages his team to think strategically about gender balance, and what can a male allies do on a day-to-day basis to encourage and facilitate diversity, equity and inclusion. 2021-06-1421 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastEpisode 8: Kara Grasso, Vice President, Strategic Operations, Denso North AmericaIn this episode we hear from Kara Grasso who is Vice President of Strategic Operations at Denso North America. Kara is a member of the Inforum AutomotiveNEXT Executive Committee. Kara has also been a driving force behind Inforum’s multi-year run of successful receptions for Women in Tech at the annual Consumer Electronics Show held is Las Vegas each January. Kara shares with us her experience overcoming barriers, building influence inside the workplace, and tips on self-management. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2021-04-1523 min
Inforum's Meet HimSeason 2, Ep. 4: Kevin Voigt, Michigan Managing Partner, KPMGIn this episode we hear from Kevin Voigt who is a Partner in the Economic and Valuation Services practice of KPMG LLP (US). He is the National Leader of KPMG’s Valuation Services Practice. Kevin shares with us challenges and opportunities companies face in being intentional about gender diversity, how he's helped diversify his organization, and how his leadership style has adapted to the rapid change of pace. 2021-04-1537 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 7: Kim Keaton Williams, Chief Diversity Officer, McLaren HealthSupport the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2021-03-1738 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 6: Kim Dabbs, Global Director of Social Innovation & Engagement, SteelcaseIn this episode, we are joined by Kim Dabbs who is Global Director of Social Innovation & Engagement at Steelcase. Kim shares with us her several theories of practice when it comes to success, and what leaders can do collectively to encourage diversity and embrace inclusion. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2021-02-1917 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 5: Linda Apsey, President & CEO, ITC Holdings Corp.In this episode, we hear from Linda Apsey, President & CEO of ITC Holdings Corp. Linda shares with us how she defines success and communicate what that looks like to her team, and how she's overcome the barriers women so often face. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2021-02-1633 min
Inforum's Meet HimSeason 2, Ep. 3: Nate Bennett, Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President, Head of Talent Acquisition, Comerica BankIn this episode we are joined by Nate Bennett, Chief Diversity Officer and Senior Vice President, Head of Talent Acquisition, Comerica Bank. Nate discusses the differences between diversity, inclusion and equity in his organization, what it takes to be an ally, and how he has helped diversify his organization. 2021-02-0528 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 4: Lori Costew, Chief Diversity Officer, Ford Motor Co.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2021-02-0319 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 3: Telva McGruder, Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, General MotorsJoining us today is Telva McGruder, Chief of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at General Motors. Telva shares with us the challenges and opportunities companies face in being intentional about gender and racial diversity. She also gives tips for what leaders can do on a day-to-day basis to encourage and facilitate diversity, equity and inclusion.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2021-02-0140 min
The Mike McFeely MessThe McFeely Mess: InForum reporter Tracy Briggs talks about her popular history seriesForum and InForum reporter Tracy Briggs joins podcast host Mike McFeely to talk about Tracy's recent articles about local history. They've proven to be very popular with readers. They chat about how the idea came about, where she gets topics and what the future might hold for the series. Topics of recent articles include serious things like John Thompson, the North Dakota man who lost his arms in a farm accident; interesting things like a cop-killer from Moorhead's frontier days; and fun things like what happened to Shakey's pizza in Fargo and whether it might make a c...2021-01-2127 min
Inforum's Meet HimSeason 2, Ep. 2: Bob Krestakos, Global Head of Manufacturing, SteelcaseIn this episode, we hear from Bob Krestakos who is Global Head of Manufacturing at Steelcase headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. Bob shares with us his understanding of implicit bias, how he's helped diversify his organization, and what tough leadership lesson he's learned in his career. 2021-01-2125 min
Inforum's Meet HimSeason 2, Ep. 1: Tim Williams, VP Diversity & Inclusion, MeijerIn the first episode of season 2 of Meet Him, Terry Barclay speaks to Tim Williams who is VIce President of Diversity and Inclusion at Meijer. Tim discusses what men can do to become allies on a day-to-day basis and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. 2021-01-2122 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 2: Candace Matthews, Chief Reputation Officer, AmwayIn this episode we hear from Candace Matthews who is Chief Reputation Officer at Amway. Candace is responsible for overseeing Amway’s global reputation strategy, Corporate Social Responsibility and Amway Brand. She is also the executive sponsor of Amway’s Diversity & Inclusion employee networks.Candace shares how she defines DE&I, what leaders can do to encourage conversations about DE&I, and building influence inside the workplace. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2021-01-0717 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 2, Ep. 1: Trina Scott, Chief Diversity Officer, Rock VenturesIn the first episode of season 2 you will hear from Trina Scott, Chief Diversity Officer of Rock Ventures. Trina will share her insights on encouraging a team to think strategically about gender bias, key elements of building trust with colleagues, and much more!Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2021-01-0539 min
Inforum's Meet HimEpisode 11: David Schoch, former Group VP and President, Asia Pacific, Ford Motor Co.David Schoch is former group vice president and president, Asia Pacific, Ford Motor Company; and former chairman and chief executive officer, Ford China 2020-08-0334 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 22: Tina Kozak, President, Franco PRTina Kozak, president of Franco, one of Detroit’s best known strategic public relations firms. Tina leads the entire Franco team and is also a frequent public speaker on such topics as leadership, empowerment, crisis communications and reputation management.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-07-3021 min
Inforum's Meet HimEpisode 10: Brian Kraus, Vice President, Global Manufacturing, AmwayBrian Kraus is Vice President, Global Manufacturing for Amway and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors. With 25 plants around the world and more than 2,800 people in his line of responsibility, Brian regularly faces leadership challenges across cultures and geographies. 2020-07-2319 min
Inforum's Meet HimEpisode 9: Neil Hawkins, President, Erb Family FoundationNeil Hawkins is president of the Erb Family Foundation. Neil assumed leadership of the foundation last year after a long and distinguished career at Dow Chemical where he held several global leadership roles.2020-07-2223 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 21: Joan Budden, President & CEO, Priority HealthAt the time of this recording Joan Budden was President & CEO of Priority Health. Since January 2021, Joan has retired from this role. Joan has more than 3 decades in leadership positions in health insurance, and numerous civic leadership roles across Michigan. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-07-1925 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 20: Michelle Johnson Tidjani, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Henry Ford Health SystemMichelle Johnson Tidjani, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Henry Ford Health System. She’s held that role since 2017, when she left a leadership role at the Cleveland Clinic to return home to Detroit. Having held strategic leadership positions in several healthcare systems Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-07-1928 min
Inforum's Meet HimEpisode 8: Bradley Gayton, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Coca-Cola CompanyBradley Gayton is Senior Vice President and General Counsel, Coca-Cola Company. With nearly 30 years at Ford, he has served all over the world and now works directly with CEO Jim Hackett on some of the company’s most critical challenges and opportunities. 2020-07-0925 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 19: Carrie Leahy, Attorney and Chair-Elect, Executive Management Committee, Bodman PLCCarrie Leahy, Attorney and Chair-Elect of the Executive Management Committee at Bodman, and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors. Carrie has a great deal of experience in the auto and technology sectors, as well as in venture capital and the entrepreneurial sector. All of these are key drivers in the Michigan economy.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-06-2518 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 18: Cheri Alexander, Chief Innovation Officer, University of Michigan Ross School of BusinessCheri Alexander, Chief Innovation Officer, Executive Education Faculty and Executive Coach, University of Michigan Ross School of Business, and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors. Cheri has been an important partner to Inforum in our highly regarded executive program Ascending to the C-Suite. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-06-2411 min
Inforum's Meet HimEpisode 7: Sandro DiNello, President & CEO, Flagstar BankSandro DiNello, President & CEO, Flagstar Bank, and a member of the Inforum Men As Allies Roundtable. With more than 4 decades in leadership roles with this Michigan institution, Sandro brings a well-informed perspective on building diversity into the workplace culture. 2020-06-2219 min
Inforum's Meet HimEpisode 6: Jim Hentschel, Vice President, Global Safety Systems & Integration, General Motors Co.Jim Hentschel is Vice President, Global Safety Systems & Integration, General Motors. A mechanical engineer by trade, Jim has more than 34 years at GM and has held global leadership positions in several critical areas. 2020-06-1820 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 17: Karen Folger,Vice President of Actuation, Robert Bosch LLCKaren Folger is vice president of Actuation, Robert Bosch LLC. Karen is responsible for the Actuation Business Unit. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-06-1823 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 16: Ronia Kruse, Co-founder and CEO, OpTech LLC and OpTech SolutionsRonia Kruse is co-founder and CEO of OpTech LLC and OpTech Solutions, and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors. Ronia has been recognized as an extraordinarily successful entrepreneur, and OpTech now counts numerous Fortune 1000 companies among its clients.Support the show2020-06-1818 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 15: Bonnie Van Etten, Vice President, Group Chief Accounting Officer, FCA US LLCBonnie Van Etten, Vice President, Group Chief Accounting Officer for FCA and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors. With experience at multiple Fortune 500 companies and more than a decade of increasingly important roles at FCA, Bonnie brings compelling insights on business today.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-06-1017 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 14: Sandra Gaddy, President & CEO of the Women’s Resource CenterSandra Gaddy, President & CEO of the Women’s Resource Center in Grand Rapids. The center is a nonprofit organization that helps women discover their strengths and talents while overcoming barriers to employment and economic independence. This important work is lifting women out of poverty.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-06-0821 min
Inforum's Meet HimEpisode 5: Jim Farley, CEO, Ford Motor Co.Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor Company. Jim was recently appointed CEO Oct. 1, 2020. Jim previously was Chief Operating Officer where he oversaw all of Ford’s global markets and operations, including Smart Mobility, Autonomous Vehicles and Artificial Intelligence. He has been at the center of strategy and innovation at Ford for some time. Jim is also a fanatical car buff and race car driver, and I’ve heard that his idea of unwinding is getting out on the racetrack. Those who work with him tell me that he is truly a humble leader with a deep personal commitment to inclu...2020-06-0814 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 13: Kiersten Robinson, Chief Human Resources Officer, Ford Motor Co.Kiersten Robinson, Chief Human Resources Officer at Ford Motor Company and Vice Chair of the Inforum Board of Directors. With more than 2 decades at one of the world’s largest companies, and leadership experience across the globe, Kiersten is a truly remarkable resource for Inforum. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-06-0416 min
Inforum's Meet HimEpisode 4: Marcelo Conti, Director of Global Purchasing & Supply Chain, Chassis System, General Motors Co.Marcelo Conti, Director Global Purchasing & Supply Chain, Chassis & Body Structures. Marcelo’s rich leadership background includes significant roles in both Net Jets and Rolls Royce prior to GM. 2020-06-0316 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 12: Sandy Stojkovski, CEO, North America, Vitesco TechnologiesSandy Stojkovski, CEO, North America, Vitesco Technologies and Chair of the Board for Vitesco Technologies in the U.S., Canada and Italy. She is also retains Senior Vice President of the Global Injectors business unit for Vitesco worldwide. And as if that’s not enough to keep her busy, she is a member of the Inforum Board of Directors and our AutomotiveNEXT Executive Committee.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-06-0216 min
Inforum Warm Up Pre-IntermediateBlogcast 2: "We're going on a roadtrip to Brisbane"Welcome to the second blogcast of week 3! Wow, you are flying through the Inforum Warm Up Course, I hope you can get on a plane to come here soon!
Listen along today as our tour guide shows you around Brisbane!
Welcome one and all to our one-day tour of Brisbane City! Did you know that Brisbane is the capital of Queensland and home to one million people – a small city but there is a lot to do, so let’s go.
Firstly, we need to get there! Travelling to Brisbane is best by tram...2020-06-0204 min
Inforum Warm Up Pre-IntermediateBlogcast 2: "We're going on a roadtrip to Byron Bay"Hello everyone and welcome to week 2 session 2 of the Inforum Warm Up blogcast! Today you are going to hear a conversation between an Inforum teacher and her student’s. They’re talking about Byron Bay. During this conversation listen to the way the students ask questions and make plans!
Teacher: Okay everyone, that is all for class today. Any questions before we go?
Javier: Yes, I want to know about Byron Bay. Sam and I are planning to go there next weekend.
Sam: Yes miss, what is the best way to get there?
2020-05-2904 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 11: Gina Staudacher, Partner in the Corporate Tax Practice, Howard & HowardGina Staudacher, Partner in the Corporate Tax practice of Howard & Howard and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors. Gina’s deep experience in corporate and tax law gives her a unique perspective on industry in Michigan and around the country. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-05-2814 min
Inforum's Meet HimEpisode 3: Jon DeGaynor, President and CEO, StoneridgeWith several decades in leadership roles for major companies in manufacturing, Jon is a strong advocate for building diverse and effective teams. 2020-05-2819 min
Inforum Warm Up Pre-IntermediateBlogcast 2: "Welcome to Inforum"Hi everyone! Welcome to Inforum Warm-Up. I am Ashlee and I will be one of your teachers! We are SO upset that you can’t come to the Gold Coast because of Corona Virus. We know that coming to study English at Inforum was your dream, and now it has to wait.
But please don’t worry! That is why we have made this online course for you – so that you can still study with us, meet our teachers and other students AND we will also tell you about all the beautiful things you can see and do on...2020-05-2202 min
Inforum's Meet HimEpisode 2: Lee Meadows, PhD, Professor of Management at Walsh CollegeLee Meadows is also an author, frequent public speaker and a highly respected voice on diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. 2020-05-2126 min
Inforum Warm Up Upper IntermediateInforum Warm Up Upper Intermediate (Trailer)2020-05-2000 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 10: Heather Rivard, Senior Vice President, Electric Distribution, DTE EnergyHeather oversees all aspects of the company’s electrical system, which puts her front and center in addressing natural disasters and external crises. She also leads the company’s multi-year effort to drive overall reliability and cost performance. This is what can only be called a critically important position for the company and the community it serves! Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-05-1520 min
Inforum Warm Up IntermediateBlogcast 3: "Listening To Your New Grammar in Native Speech"Welcome back to the final blogcast of the Inforum Intermediate Warm Up course!
We hope that you have enjoyed learning with us and that you will continue on to try the upper intermediate course – a good challenge. The owner, Simon, also told me that he hopes you’ve learnt a lot about Australia and feel connected to our school! He also said that he was looking forward to meeting you all in person!
Oh, what grammar did I just use there? You’re right, reported speech!
But don’t worry, this blogcast isn’t just about...2020-05-1504 min
Welcome to the Elementary Class!Blogcast 3: "Reported Speech - The Native Way"Welcome back to the final Upper Intermediate blogcast of the Inforum Warm Up! Wow, these four weeks sure have flown by, haven’t they? We hope that this has been a good introduction to our school and what your life will be like in Australia. Rest assured, that once you arrive and start classroom in the face-to-face environment it will be even more interactive and amazing (if that is even possible!).
This week you did some work on reported speech, which you’ve undoubtedly covered multiple times over your English-learning career. You know it, you know the exam...2020-05-1504 minWelcome to the Elementary Class!BlogCast 3: "Using Your New Grammar in Real Life"Welcome back to the last session of week 4!
This week you leant about present continuous, two-word questions AND future grammar! WOW! What a big week. All of these things will be very useful for your life in English.
Listen to this conversation between friends and see if you can find an example of going to, will, suggestions, present continuous and two-word questions. Then try practicing with your teacher and classmates online next time!
Jorge: Hi Marie, what type of ice-cream are you eating?
Marie: I am eating a “Golden Gaytime”, it is the...2020-05-1502 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 9: Janice Cosby Adams, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, AscensionThis was Janice's role during the time of this recording. Since June 2020, Janice has retired. The Meet Her Podcast Series introduces listeners to women of accomplishment whose experiences and insights feed us all on our leadership journeys.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-05-1321 min
Inforum Warm Up Upper IntermediateBlogcast 3: "A Bit of Aussie Culture For Ya!"What do you call a boomerang which doesn’t come back?
A stick…haha!
Imagine if I had taken out the relative clause, this joke wouldn’t have made sense at all!
G’day! Welcome back to the final instalment of this week’s Inforum Warm Up blogcast.
Today you have a little bit of field work to do!
Using relative clauses, I am going to describe; a place, a person, a food, a time and an animal – all related to Aussie culture! Then your job, using the given information, is to find out wha...2020-05-0803 min
Inforum Warm Up IntermediateBlogcast 3: "Some Pronunciation Practice"Hello once again and welcome to the final episode of week three’s blogcast!
This week you extended your knowledge of present perfect simple and future forms. By now you already know that these are all essential things for you to know so that you can communicate effectively in English. What I want to focus on in this blogcast is the pronunciation of the -ED sounds which you hear on the end of verbs and adjectives.
Pronunciation can be tricky in English – did you know that there are 44 sounds in the English language? These individual soun...2020-05-0804 min
Welcome to the Elementary Class!Blogcast 3: "Using Past Simple in Daily Life"Welcome back to the final podcast of week 3!
This week we learnt about past simple, comparatives and superlatives.
These are all very useful points in English, with these points you can tell your new friends about things that you did in your country and compare you country with Australia!
When you arrive in Australia your life might be very different from life in your country. So a conversation between two students from different countries might go like this:
Yurina: Hi Joao. What did you do in Brazil?
Joao: Hi Yurina, in...2020-05-0805 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 8: Kasie Smith, president of Serendipity Media LLCKasie founded both Serendipity Media and Serendipity Cares, a nonprofit dedicated to community development, education, and women’s health. Podcast recording date: April 20, 2020Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-05-0721 min
Welcome to the Elementary Class!Blogcast 2: "We're going on a road trip to Brisbane"Hello everyone! Welcome back to the Warm Up blogcast.
This week we are going on a road trip to Brisbane, but because we learnt about Past Simple you are going to hear two students, Marie and Johan, tell their homestay mum, Laura, about their trip! So make sure you listen for all the irregular past tense verbs and write them down!
Laura: Marie! Johan! Welcome home, what did you do today?
Marie: We went to Brisbane! It is the capital city of Queensland, so it is bigger than the Gold Coast.
Laura...2020-05-0504 min
Inforum Warm Up IntermediateBlogcast 2: "We're going on a road trip to Brisbane"Listen along to learn about what you can do Queensland's capital!2020-05-0505 min
Inforum Warm Up Upper IntermediateBlogcast 2: "We're going on a road trip to Brisbane"And welcome back to Inforum’s Warm Up Blogcast! Today we are going on a road trip to Brisbane, well…not so much a road trip as a train trip! The parking in Brisbane is super expensive so it is best to grab your go card and take public transport. Listen along as Marie and Johan recount their Brisbane experience to their teacher.
Ash: Hey Marie and Johan, did you end up going to Brisbane on the weekend?
Johan: Yes we did! It was really cool, cooler than I’d expected anyway.
Marie: Yeah...2020-05-0503 min
Inforum Warm Up Upper IntermediateBlogcast 3: "Noticing your new learnings in real life"Welcome to week 2 session 3 of our blogcast! This week we are going to show you a real example of passives in the news which will also tell you a little bit more about an infamous tourist site in Australia.
As you listen to the news report, see if you can note down any passives that you hear! Why do you think it was that a passive was used?
Good evening and welcome to the nightly news.
The climbing of one of Australia’s most sacred indigenous sites has been banned.
The world's largest monolith, th...2020-05-0103 min
Inforum Warm Up Upper IntermediateBlogcast 2: "We're going on a road trip to Byron Bay!"Welcome back to the Inforum Warm Up Blogcast! If you don’t remember me, I’m Ash – your narrator – and today we will be going on a road trip to Byron Bay! So sit back, relax and let Francois and Yui transport you to the magical hippy town that is Byron Bay…2020-05-0105 min
Inforum Warm Up IntermediateBlogcast 2: "We're going on a road trip to Byron Bay"Welcome back Inforum Warm-Upers! This week on our blogcast we’re going to trip to Byron Bay! You have probably heard of Byron Bay before but you might not know how to get there or what to do there, so listen along as Francois and Yui take you from Southport – Byron Bay! 2020-05-0105 min
Welcome to the Elementary Class!Blogcast 2: "We're going on a road trip to Byron Bay"Hello! Welcome back to week two session two of Inforum’s Warm Up. Today we are going to go to Byron Bay by car!
It was hot and sunny day so Francois and Yui wanted to go to Byron Bay, a famous place one hour south of the Gold Coast. But to go there they needed to rent a car…
Yui: Hi Francois, can we rent a car in Australia?
Francois: Yes we can, we need: a drivers licence and a credit card.
Y: Great. Where can we rent a car?
2020-05-0103 minWelcome to the Elementary Class!Blogcast 3: Using your new grammar in everyday conversationsHello!
Welcome back to the third blogcast of week 2.
I hope you had a great week and enjoyed Inforum’s Warm Up Course.
Today we are going to see how you can use the grammar in real conversations when you come to Australia!
Everything you learnt this week is very useful, you will use this grammar ALL the time 😊
We often use there is/are to talk about what we can see around us or to talk about things from our country. A conversation with a new classmate might go like this:
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Inforum Warm Up IntermediateBlogcast 3: "Your new learnings in real life"Hello! Welcome back to the Inforum’s Intermediate Warm Up – this is week 2 session 3.
Today we are going to be looking at a news story about Australia.
While you are listening take note of any passives that you hear!
Hello and welcome to the evening news, let’s take a look at the heart of Australia where a very important decision has been made. Last year it was decided that the climbing of Uluru would be banned. Uluru is a very important indigenous site in the Northern Territory. It is the world’s largest rock and used...2020-05-0102 min
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Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 6: Gina Coleman, Chief Sales Officer, MassMutual Great LakesGina Coleman, Chief Sales Officer at Mass Mutual Great Lakes and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors. Gina has been both a business founder and a corporate executive over the course of her career, so she brings a varied perspective that will resonate with so many listeners. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-04-3011 min
Inforum's Meet HimEpisode 1: Andy Doyle, Global Vice President, Direct Material Procurement, Eaton CorporationAndy Doyle, Global Vice President, Direct Material Procurement, at Eaton Corporation, and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors. More than 20 years in leadership across a variety of industries have given Andy a great perspective on leading and diversity. 2020-04-2813 min
Inforum Warm Up IntermediateBlogcast Three: Using what you have learnt in everyday lifeHi all! Welcome back to the final podcast of week one.
We hope these classes have been interactive and helpful!
This last podcast is going to show you different ways to use the things that you have learnt this week in normal conversations.
So, this week we reviewed (or learnt) simple and continuous tenses in the present and past plus vocabulary about people you know and everyday activities.
Using the present tense is useful to talk to your new friends. A conversation could go like this:
Jose: Hey what are...2020-04-2401 min
Inforum Warm Up Upper IntermediateBlogcast Three: Using what you have learnt in everyday lifeWelcome back to the final podcast of this week! Today we are going to look at how you can incorporate what you’ve learnt into your every life in Australia.
This week you’ve reviewed the basic English tense and looked at vocabulary about feelings and achievements.
Let’s see how we can link this altogether to be able to use as soon as we touch down on Australian soil!
Imagine this: You have had an arduous (difficult and tiring) journey, travelling more than 24 hours to arrive in Australia! You arrive at your new accommodation and your roommates are stoked (really...2020-04-2403 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 5: Maureen D'Agostino, vice president, corporate accreditation, McLaren Health CareMaureen D’Agostino, Vice President, Corporate Accreditation for McLaren Health Care and a long-time member of the Inforum Board of Directors. Maureen is also the founder and president of MBD Consulting and has a deep background in ensuring quality patient care at health care systems nationwide. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-04-2317 minInforum Warm Up Upper IntermediateBlogCast One: "Welcome to Inforum"Hey everyone! Welcome to week one session one of the Inforum WarmUp Upper Intermediate Course. I am Ashlee (or Ash for short) and as one of your future teachers, I just wanted to introduce myself. We are really upset that you couldn’t come to the Gold Coast as a result of the Corona Virus. We know this has been a dream of yours for months, perhaps even years. We hope that you can “hang 10” on a famous Gold Coast beach very soon.
But in the meantime, we’ve made this online course for you so that you can...2020-04-2303 min
Welcome to the Elementary Class!Blogcast Three: "Simple Present in Your Daily Life"Welcome back to podcast 3! Today we are going to look at a very important topic for your life in Australia – how to use the simple present tense. The simple present is great to talk about:
1. life in your country
2. yourself
3. your routines, and
4. differences between countries.
Let’s look at these above topics one by one.
When you come to live in a new country like Australia, one of the things you will want to talk about with your friends and host family is life in your coun...2020-04-2303 min
Welcome to the Elementary Class!Blogcast Two: "We're going on a road trip to Burleigh Heads"Hello, welcome to Inforum’s Warm Up Podcast.
In this podcast you are going to listen to different stories of people visiting different places around the Gold Coast.
Today our travellers will go to Burleigh Heads. They will tell you how to take public transport and what to do in Burleigh Heads. (This will help you when you arrive on the Gold Coast)
It was a beautiful, sunny day on the Gold Coast so two Inforum students decided to go to Burleigh Heads because it was their day off.
Jane: Hey Sarah! Do...2020-04-2304 min
Inforum Warm Up IntermediateBlogcast Two: "We're going on a road trip to Burleigh Heads"Welcome ladies and gentlemen to week one session two of Inforum’s WarmUp Podcasts.
Each week you will be taken on a journey by your narrator, Ashlee, and special guests to explore popular destinations on and around the Gold Coast.
This week two Inforum students, Sarah & Jane, will visit the booming destination of Burleigh Heads.
The sun was shining and the birds were singing, it was a beautiful summer’s day on the Gold Coast with tops of 32O. The girls had been studying hard all week but it was finally their day off...2020-04-2304 minInforum Warm Up Upper IntermediateBlogcast Two: "We're going on a road trip to Burleigh Heads"inforum.com.au
Welcome ladies and gentlemen to week one session two of Inforum’s WarmUp Podcasts.
Each week you will be taken on a journey by your narrator, Ashlee, and special guests to explore popular destinations on and around the Gold Coast.
This week two Inforum students, Sarah & Jane, will visit the booming destination of Burleigh Heads.
The sun was shining and the birds were singing, it was a beautiful summer’s day on the Gold Coast with tops of 32O. The girls had been studying hard all week but it w...2020-04-2304 min
Inforum Warm Up IntermediateBlogcast One: "Welcome to Inforum"Hi everyone! Welcome to the first week of the Inforum Warm Up! My name is Ashlee and I just wanted to introduce myself. I will be one of your teachers over the next four weeks. We are so sad that you can’t be here on the Gold Coast right now studying at Inforum because of the Corona Virus. We know that this was your dream and some of you have been planning this for months or even years! We understand that this has taken a lot of effort to save and organise.
But please don’t worr...2020-04-2303 minWelcome to the Elementary Class!Blogcast One: "Welcome to Inforum"Hi everyone! Welcome to Inforum Warm-Up. I am Ashlee and I will be one of your teachers! We are SO sad that you can’t come to the Gold Coast because of Corona Virus. We know that coming to study English at Inforum was your dream.
But please don’t worry! That is why we have made this online course for you – so that you can still study with us, meet our teachers and other students AND we will also tell you about all the beautiful things you can see and do on the Gold Coast.
In t...2020-04-2303 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 4: Christine Sitek, Executive Director Global Purchasing & Supply Chain, General MotorsChristine Sitek, Executive Director, Global Purchasing & Supply Chain for General Motors and a member of the Inforum Board of Directors. With more than 30+ years at GM, Christine has led many large teams undertaking global initiatives.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-04-2019 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 3: Catherine Behrenbrinker, President and CEO, Symplicity Communicationsis Catherine Behrenbrinker, President of Symplicity Communications Inc and a brand new member of the Inforum Board of Directors. Catherine founded her technology solutions company in Michigan in 2007 and added its United Kingdom affiliate in 2016. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-04-1726 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 2: Lynnette Collins, FVP, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, PennyMacLynnette Collins, an award-winning champion of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, and a long-time member of the Inforum Board of Directors. Lynette has deep experience in diversity and inclusion.Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-04-1712 min
Inforum's Meet Her PodcastSeason 1, Ep. 1: Rhonda Laurencelle, President of Pure Leadership ConsultingRhonda Laurencelle, President of Pure Leadership Consulting and a long-time member of the Inforum Board of Directors. Rhonda has deep expertise in all aspects of talent strategy and people development. Support the show (https://inforummichigan.org/about/)2020-04-1618 min
Cendien PodcastInforum 2019: What to expectNew Orleans will be home for the annual Inforum event of the year and you can bet Cendien will be there. In this episode we discuss all things Inforum 2019.2019-09-2012 min
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HR Happy Hour NetworkHR Happy Hour 289 - Artificial Intelligence & UX in HR Tech, Inforum 2017HR Happy Hour 289 - User Experience in HR Tech, Live from Inforum 2017
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
Recorded Live at Inforum 2017 in New York City
This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish recorded live from Inforum 2017 in New York City and talked about some of the big announcments and innovations in HR Tech that were discussed at the event. Inforum HCM continues to innovate in HR Tech - from Artificial Intelligence, advanced analytics, and importantly - user experience design.
On the show Trish shared some of the details of these innovations, and we discussed the importance...2017-07-1324 min
HR Happy HourHR Happy Hour 289 - Artificial Intelligence & UX in HR Tech, Inforum 2017HR Happy Hour 289 - User Experience in HR Tech, Live from Inforum 2017
Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane
Recorded Live at Inforum 2017 in New York City
This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish recorded live from Inforum 2017 in New York City and talked about some of the big announcments and innovations in HR Tech that were discussed at the event. Inforum HCM continues to innovate in HR Tech - from Artificial Intelligence, advanced analytics, and importantly - user experience design.
On the show Trish shared some of the details of these innovations, and we discussed the importance...2017-07-1323 minHR Happy Hour NetworkHR Happy Hour 251- Digital Transformation & Future of Work LIVE from InforumThis week on the show join Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane as they come to you from New York City and Infor's INFORUM 2016.
Inforum is the event where Infor hosts 7,000 customers, prospects, partners, industry thought leaders, and press/analysts from 74 countries in New York City. They provided over 1,000 breakout sessions to cover all aspects of tools that help organizations manage their business. As analysts who attend many events each year, we can safely say that from the HCM perspective, Inforum is one of the top events when it comes to learning opportunities and innovation. They capped off the experience with an o...2016-07-2227 minHR Happy HourHR Happy Hour 251- Digital Transformation & Future of Work LIVE from InforumThis week on the show join Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane as they come to you from New York City and Infor's INFORUM 2016.
Inforum is the event where Infor hosts 7,000 customers, prospects, partners, industry thought leaders, and press/analysts from 74 countries in New York City. They provided over 1,000 breakout sessions to cover all aspects of tools that help organizations manage their business. As analysts who attend many events each year, we can safely say that from the HCM perspective, Inforum is one of the top events when it comes to learning opportunities and innovation. They capped off the experience with an o...2016-07-2226 min
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