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Corporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 92: How You Have Control Over Your Organization's Predictability And How That's A Measure Of SuccessOn today’s episode we are talking about how you have control over your organizations predictability and how that's a measure of success. Luis Scott prides himself in growth. Whether it's in his personal life or professional life, he is always looking to find the slight edge that will put him ahead of the competition. An avid reader, he reads over 50 books per year on personal development. Luis believes this habit over the last 10 years has positioned him in multiple organizations to double and even triple their revenues. As the managing attorney of the firm, he...2023-09-0641 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 91: How Every Leader Can Influence A Company’s Employee EngagementOn today’s episode we are talking about how every leader can influence a company’s employee engagement. Paul ter Wal is a seasoned consultant, speaker, and author and founder of ANDARE (now Ter Wal Beheer BV). His journey has evolved from sick leave reduction to transforming company culture, amplition, and engagement. Pioneering "Value-to-Profit," he aligns core values with employees' essentials for heightened profitability. Backed by scientific roots, his model fosters vibrant cultures, engagement, and profitability. His approach empowers organizations to implement innovative engagement, vitality, and sick leave strategies, guided by the 7 keys of Ta...2023-08-3039 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 90: How To Not Lose Ground By Staying On Top Of AIPeter Voss is a Serial Entrepreneur, Engineer, Inventor, and AI Pioneer who famously coined the term ‘AGI’ (Artificial General Intelligence) alongside fellow luminaries. Beginning with electronics engineering, he transitioned to software, achieving a significant feat by leading a comprehensive ERP company from zero to a 400-person IPO within seven years. Motivated by software's delicacy, Peter embarked on a journey over 15 years ago, delving into intelligence's essence, its human development, and AI's contemporary landscape. This endeavor culminated in the birth of a natural language intelligence engine, capable of thinking, learning, reasoning, adapting, and growing alongside users.2023-08-2241 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 89: How to Drive Growth in Your OrganizationOn today’s episode we are talking about how to drive growth in your organization. Bocar Dia resides at the crossroads of investing and hands-on guidance for portfolio founders during the initial stages of development, encompassing go-to-market strategies, founder-driven sales, and fundraising. As a founding member of Hootsuite's Enterprise product team, he was instrumental in propelling the business to surpass $150M+ in revenue and establish a workforce of 2,000+ within a swift seven years.Episode Highlights:Gradual Market Penetration: Hootsuite's growth journey from unique verticals to broader markets. Started by...2023-08-1640 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 88: How To Get Your Leadership Team From Good To GreatOn today’s episode we are talking about how to get your leadership team from good to great.Over the past thirty-five years, Aneace Haddad has launched and built technology companies in the US, Europe, and Asia and has hired, mentored, or coached hundreds of senior executives and their teams. He is a former tech chairman and CEO who reinvented himself over a decade ago, after discovering a love for coaching and facilitation. Today, he helps leaders learn to inspire and motivate a diverse workforce, influence ever-changing internal and external stakeholders, and adapt to fast-changing ma...2023-08-0938 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 87: What You're Doing Wrong In Your Pursuit of Well Performance TeamsCarla Fowler, MD PhD is the Founder and Managing Director of THAXA, an executive coaching firm that helps people achieve big goals through performance science. Carla graduated from Brown University magna cum laude, earned her MD and PhD at the University of Washington, and completed her internship in general surgery at Stanford University.She founded THAXA to share her passion for performance science, where the fields of strategy, productivity, and psychology intersect.Outside of THAXA, Carla is an angel investor specializing in medtech and biotech with a portfolio of over a dozen investments...2023-07-2640 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 86: How Organizations Need To Get A Stronger Change DisciplineOn today’s episode we are talking about how organizations need to get a stronger change discipline. Jennifer Ayres, founder, and CEO of Senscient, is a culture and change expert. She and her senior-level team design and deliver deliberate, calibrated engagements that optimize meaning at work for every individual and ignites peak performance throughout the organization. Jennifer has over 20 years global management consulting experience, much of it focused helping leaders in organizations unlock the magic in their organization. She is results oriented with a proven track record for partnering with leaders to define vision and ali...2023-07-1942 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 85: How Organizations Need To Adapt Or DieOn today's episode, we discuss how organizations need to adapt or die.Angela Johnson is a “professional people geek” with over 25+ years of experience working with teams and leaders in both project management and Agile environments. As a Scrum Master, she found her passion in helping teams and leaders work together more effectively. In 2010, she founded Collaborative Leadership Team, offering Agile education and coaching services to start-ups, Fortune 100 and 500 companies. Angela's expertise extends beyond Scrum to include Kanban, eXtreme Programming, Facilitation, and Organizational Change. She is a Certified Scrum Trainer® and Certified LeSS Practitioner with a bac...2023-07-1238 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 84: How To Drive Hypergrowth Within OrganizationsOn today's show we talk about how to drive hypergrowth within organizations. Kurt Uhlir is a globally recognized marketer, operator, and speaker. With extensive speaking experience, he has delivered dynamic speeches across the US and Europe, including notable events like PPAI, GDC, and the White House. Kurt advises leaders, from startup founders to CEOs and even the US President. He is a popular commentator, having appeared on national TV shows and in publications such as Wired, TechCrunch, and USA Today. Kurt's accomplishments include building multimillion-dollar businesses, leading IPOs, and engaging in acquisitions. He is known f...2023-06-2734 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 83: How To Have Staying PowerOn today’s show we talk about how to have staying power. Steven Gaffney is the founder, president, and CEO of the Steven Gaffney Company, a leading specialist in internal communication tactics that help manage and maintain change. He works with top executives and leaders in industry and government, helping organizations like NASA and Citigroup increase morale and productivity to collaborate and succeed in their goals. Steven is the author of six books, including Be a Change Champion: 10 Factors for Sustaining the Boom and Avoiding the Bust of Change. Key Takeaways:Unspoken Comm...2023-06-2039 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 82: How To Sell In A Remote WorldSean Campbell is a well-regarded consultant, speaker, author, trainer, mentor, educator, founder and CEO of Cascade Insights. He's delivered talks for Fortune 50 companies and top tier conferences around the world and has written extensively on technology and business topics.He's been a professional services firm owner for more than 20 years. He specializes in helping organizations find success and opportunity in the B2B tech sector via market research insights, smart strategy, and powerful messaging.Top Takeaways:Effective writing skills are crucial in remote sales as there is less face-to-face contact...2023-06-1352 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR 81: How To Future Proof Your People And Your CompanyAntonio Garrido has over twenty-five years in senior leadership positions with world-class businesses. He is an expert in leadership transformation: shaping high-performance leaders out of highly stressed and overworked leaders. Antonio blends his own vast commercial experience with proven techniques to embed a unique brand of leadership development. He is a serial entrepreneur, successful business coach, charismatic speaker, and leader from small private businesses, right up to Fortune-60 size. Takeaways: Having a clear understanding of what makes a bad leader is essential for modeling effective leadership. Self-reflection and daily evaluation are crucial for...2023-05-3151 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR 80: How To Get Your Company To Stand Out In A Crowded MarketplaceOn today’s show we talk about how to get your company to stand out in a crowded marketplace. Quinn Curtis has spent the last 15+ years rocking juicy brand and marketing strategy for startups, cool causes, small & large businesses, inspiring entrepreneurs, network marketers, authors, speakers, politicians, e-commerce, charter schools, creatives, and non-profits.Key TakeawaysWhat's a purple cow and how can one go about finding one?It’s about finding clarity on what makes you special and unique. A lot of companies ask for help finding their purple cow (like it’s o...2023-05-2430 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 79: Why We Can't Expect People To Leave Their Personal Life At Home.On today’s show we talk about why we can’t expect people to leave their personal life at home. Natalie Boudou is an executive coach and facilitator working with executives, senior management, and leadership teams from a wide range of corporates and international organizations. She's a specialist in the field of resilience at work. Her expertise covers areas such as agility, positivity, emotional intelligence, and communications skills. She helps clients to define their objectives and needs and to improve their performance at work. Throughout her career she has excelled at coaching teams and getting the...2023-05-1642 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 78: Aligning Your Organization to Accelerate Your Strategic GoalsOn today’s show we talk about aligning your organization to accelerate your strategic goals. Nishika de Rosairo is a serial entrepreneur and leader who has spent the last 18 years focused on two key things – people and impact in organizations ranging from Deloitte Consulting to Apple, Cisco, Salesforce, Levi, and others, to the startups of Silicon Valley. On a mission to unlock the human potential of the world, she founded HumanQ to address the pain points felt by both individuals and organizations in having access to the right development opportunities. Key Takeaways2023-05-1038 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 77: The Power of PerspectiveOn today’s show we talk about the power of perspective. Robin Osborn has a 33-year history of being at the helm of her small family business in Southern California. Her remarkable entrepreneurial journey started at the young age of 21! She managed over 40 employees with a current employee retention record of over 30+ years. She has an intuitive understanding of both the employee’s and customer’s needs.As a consultant, she provides the secrets to strengthening key components of a business. She helps leaders discover a simple yet powerful way to run a compan...2023-05-0239 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 76: Getting Unstuck and Out of Your Own WayOn today's show, we discuss getting unstuck and out of your own way.Theresa Lear Levine’s personal struggles with trauma, high-functioning anxiety, and ADHD kept her in a holding pattern of dissatisfaction and stress for longer than she likes to admit. Eventually, it led to exhaustion, insomnia, and major difficulty being present in her own life. All those negative feelings melted away when she cracked the code to her nervous system, taking responsibility for her own well-being, and elevating her consciousness in ways that truly restored her feelings of calm, clarity, and confidence. ...2023-04-2636 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 75: The Value of Optimizing Your OrganizationOn today's show, we discuss the value of optimizing your organization. Anne Hill a certified Director of Operations, a business owner, wife, and mother. She took her experience building processes, teams and businesses in the healthcare space and started her own. And while she started as a Physical Therapist and Rehab Manager, she now spends her days rehabbing and restoring businesses. For the last 10 years, she has helped entrepreneurs set their businesses up for success by building teams and processes that work…even when they are not around. She helps people feel...2023-04-1931 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 74: What To Do When You're Not Getting The Results You NeedOn today's show we discuss what to do when you're not getting the results you need. Jason Scott founded of 120VC to help people, leaders, and teams get things done that really matter. He's uncovered some universal truths along the way: organizations are optimized for the results they're getting, and to get different results, humans need to perform their jobs differently. He is also the founder of the Transformational Leadership Academy, a bestselling author, and a keynote speaker.When a high functioning team is not performing well, how do you go about di...2023-04-1244 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 73: Uncovering Untapped Potential in Your TeamOn today's show we discuss how to uncover untapped potential in your team. Dr. Clint Ladine is a leadership and success coach, author, and former professional basketball player. His clients include renowned restaurateurs, super bowl champions, and C-suite executives. He's delivered coaching leadership development programs in both the profit and not-for-profit realms and he is the author of Power Coaching: Stand Out, Get Unstuck, And Energize Your Leadership.Clint's credentials include a Master's degree in leadership and a Doctorate degree of Strategic Leadership and Executive Coaching from Bethany University. He holds more than 13 ye...2023-04-0435 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 72: Why We Need a New Type of Leadership to Manage Corporate ChangeOn today's show, we discuss why we need a new type of leadership to manage corporate change. Lata Hamilton is a change leadership and confidence expert and founder and CEO of Passion Pioneers and creator of the Leading Successful Change program. Her change leadership training Leading Successful Change helps women carve their own paths for change in career, leadership and life. Lata is a Change Management Consultant, Leadership Trainer, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) Practitioner, and Confidence Coach.She is based in Sidney, Australia and has led change with some of Australia's biggest companies on t...2023-03-2934 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 71: What to do in the Wake of a LayoffOn today's show, we discuss what your company should be doing in the wake of a layoff.Miriam Meima has been a Coach & Facilitator for over twenty years. She has closely studied the overlap between business and psychology in effort to learn how to support her clients in finding simple ways to be authentic and effective simultaneously. Miriam has coached founders/executives and supported leadership development strategies at Slack, Twitter, LinkedIn, Hims & Hers, Glassdoor, Glossier and 100s of start-ups of all sizes across industries and regions. She has worked closely with the thought lea...2023-03-2229 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 70: Why Leaders are Not Making an ImpactOn today's show, we discuss why leaders are not making an impact in their organizations. James Saliba is a certified coach, trainer, and public speaker with a BA, MBA, and over thirty years of experience in the leadership world. His career began as a software engineer before being promoted to management in the IT industry, where he eventually became the VP of a $4 billion tech company. He worked tirelessly to gain the knowledge and experience to become a leader employees wanted to follow. He has been in the trenches and has conquered most cha...2023-03-1535 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 69: Building and Retaining a Solid TeamOn today's show, we discuss what the steps are to building and retaining a solid team. Mark Oristano has led a life a lot of sports fans would envy spending 30 years in the NFL broadcasting games for the Dallas Cowboys and Houston Oilers. Plus a good portion of that time was spent working several jobs in the front office of one of America’s most famous and successful teams, the original Dallas Cowboys. Mark worked under legendary Cowboy president and GM Tex Schramm learning his management style - a style...2023-03-0928 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 68: Optimizing Operations Within Your OrganizationOn today's show, we discuss how to optimize operations within your organization. Tommy Yionoulis has been in the restaurant industry for nearly his entire adult life. He has a BSBA from University of Denver’s Hotel Restaurant school in addition to an MBA. This former stand-up comic turned SaaS founder, has extensive experience helping businesses become more efficient and profitable through process, accountability, and data. He’s currently the Managing Director of OpsAnalitica, an Operations Analytics platform that focuses on managing and measuring daily team activities for large multi-unit businesses. Tommy believes that the nex...2023-03-0133 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 67: How Culture Impacts the Health of Your OrganizationOn today's show, we discuss how culture impacts the health of your organization and what you can do about it. Sophie Theen, an award-winning people management expert and author of The Soul of Startups: The Untold Stories of How Founders Affect Culture (Wiley: August 2022), helps business leaders reimagine the role of talent management in the financial services industry. With a deep understanding of how founders can affect culture, Sophie has profiled both successful and unsuccessful founders to offer insight on how a company's cultural paradigm shifts as it grows from a startup to a...2023-02-2229 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 66: Stress is Costing Your OrganizationOn today's show, we discuss how stress is potentially costing your organization millions of dollars. Ed Beltran is a contributor for Forbes and Fast Company where he writes about employee reboarding, the relationship between stress and performance, and how the Metaverse will shape business. He brings 20 years of expertise in finance and operations and has been a leader at Fierce since 2017, a leading communications firm that has worked with 300 of the fortune 500 companies. He holds two Bachelor of Science degrees from Arizona State University in Accounting and Computer Information Systems, and an...2023-02-1529 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 65: User-Centric InnovationsOn today's show, we discuss how to develop an organizational strategy for user-centric innovations. Prior to founding UXReactor, Satyam Kantamneni led various in-house design organizations such as Citrix and PayPal. He is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School. While at Harvard, Satyam realized that most businesses aren’t leveraging the full power of User Experience (UX) Design as an engine for strategic growth. So, he resolved to change that. Through UXReactor, Satyam demonstrated that UX can and should drive enterprise-wide innovation and business outcomes. UXReactor has enabled its clients-partners to generate hundreds of...2023-02-0135 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 64: How to Have an Effective Revenue StrategyOn today's show, we discuss how to have an effective revenue strategy. Falkon CEO and Co-founder Mona Akmal is a product and engineering veteran who builds resourceful, kind, and output-driven teams that create and scale success-enabling products. With a passion for crafting elegant solutions to technically difficult problems, she has grown teams, businesses, and many products at Microsoft, Amperity, Code.org, and Zulily. The impact of Mona’s work includes ramping from $0 to $11M in ARR and 15 household brands as happy customers at Amperity; from 10M to 100M students learn...2023-01-2628 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 63: How to Stay Relevant in the New Era of WorkOn today's show, we discuss the new era of work and how companies can navigate it to stay relevant. Emma Giles is one of the founders of SoWork, a product that helps digital-first teams do great work, no matter when they work or where they work from. Emma leads product and spends her time working directly with SoWork customers who are leaders of organizations trying to navigate the digital-first work shift. This gives her a unique perspective on how the landscape of work is evolving, what leaders and their tea...2022-12-2837 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 62: Mindfulness for Your Organization's SuccessOn today's show, we discuss how mindfulness can affect our organization's ability to be successful. Dr. Eric J. Holsapple is a successful developer and entrepreneur who has used mindfulness to transform his life and business, and helps others to do the same. Eric has a PhD in Economics, has been a real estate CEO and developer for nearly 40 years, lectured real estate at Colorado State University for 20 years, and practiced yoga and meditation for 30 years. Eric was awarded The Colorado State University Real Estate Entrepreneur of the Year in 2010; and Bizwest Bravo En...2022-12-2139 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 61: The Impact of Financial Asset Management to Your SuccessOn today's show, we discuss the impact of financial asset management to your success. Devon Drew’s track record speaks for itself: As a senior executive at Vanguard he raised over $20 billion in assets for Vanguard’s proprietary ETFs and mutual funds within Texas. When the world experienced the “George Floyd Moment,” Drew began to question his professional impact and got to work, collaborating with some of his fellow data and tech gurus, to create DFD Partners, a SaaS platform that is designed to allow diverse asset management firms effectively...2022-12-0728 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 60: The Impact of the Pace of Change in OrganizationsOn today's show, we discuss the pace of change in organizations and the impact it is having on leaders.Julie Noonan believes in unapologetic authenticity, candor, integrity and humor. She will tell you the TRUTH, even if it stings. Her strengths include:Talent for idea-generation that helps her clients expand their thinking and innovateKeen focus on maximizing the talents of othersAbility to recognize the inherent connections between concepts, disciplines, ideas and people to create better solutionsFirm belief in creating real relationships with clients to “meet the need beneath the need”Julie has years of e...2022-11-2337 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 59: How Communication Biases are Impacting Your OrganizationOn today's show, we discuss how communication biases are impacting your organization and the most effective intervention you can take. Heather Hansen helps top global professionals show up, speak up, and inspire action in a changing world. She is on a mission to empower global voices to contribute to conversations that matter – in business, politics, and life. Only through conscious, confident, and connected communication can we achieve our collective potential and peacefully solve the world’s greatest challenges. Heather is a leader in the field of global English communication where...2022-11-1642 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 58: Average Employees Impact Your ProfitabilityOn today's show, we discuss how average employees are impacting your profitability. Danielle Mulvey is a former flight attendant-turned-entrepreneur who has cracked the code on recruiting and retaining what she refers to as “5-Star Employees”: game-changing, dedicated, hardworking people who make big plays and get real, consistent results. Never one to settle for average, Danielle has scaled her several companies to over $50 million in annual revenue while spending less than 10 hours each week overseeing their operations. Danielle’s own team of trusted 5-Star Employees provides her with the freedom to spend the rest of her...2022-10-2636 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 57: Retaining Employees While Preparing for IPOOn today's show, we discuss how companies can prepare for IPO and ensure their employees benefit. As an attorney, a CPA, and a CFP®, Aaron Rubin runs a wealth management practice that integrates tax, financial planning and investing. Aaron helps his client minimizetheir tax liability and keep more of their equity compensation so they can support the people they love and the causes they care about most. Whether in Silicon Valley, Austin, or the Tech Triangle, he works with pre-IPO executives and early employees at late-state tech companies. 2022-10-1935 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 56: How to Crack the Code of a Great CultureOn today's show, we discuss how to crack the code of a great culture and also how to make it scalable. Darrin Jahnel is the founder and CEO of Jahnel Group, a 150-person software consulting company headquartered in Schenectady, NY. Darrin leads with energy and is maniacally focused on creating an amazing work environment for his team. Darrin earned an undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University at Albany and a Master’s Degree in Information Systems from NYU’s Stern School of Business.Prior to starti...2022-10-1232 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 55: How Doing Less is MoreOn today's show, we discuss how doing less is more in realizing project benefits. Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez - Author of the Harvard Business Review Project Management Handbook, the featured HBR article The Project Economy Has Arrived, and four other books, Antonio is the creator of concepts such as the Project Economy and the Project Manifesto. His research and global impact on modern management have been recognized by Thinkers50. Fellow and Former Chairman of the Project Management Institute, he is the founder of Projects&Co and the Strategy Implementation Institute. Born in Madrid, Spain, and e...2022-10-0540 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 54: Employee AdaptabilityOn today's show, we discuss employee adaptability. Michelle Boulé is a Transformational Life and Business Coach, Healer, and Dancer who helps creative leaders and entrepreneurs all over the world clarify and manifest their visions with more confidence, impact, and alignment towards their truth. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Dance Magazine, Thrive Global, Good Day DC, Her Money, and Bloomberg Businessweek. She’s the founder of Michelle Boulé Coaching, offering online group programs, private coaching, speaking, teaching, and in-person retreats. She brings a unique methodology to personal transf...2022-09-2838 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 53: How to Align Digital Strategies for SuccessOn today's show, we discuss strategies for aligning digital strategies to avoid corporate failure.Jonathon Hensley is co-founder and CEO of Emerge, a digital product consulting firm that works with companies to improve operational agility and customer experience. For more than two decades, Jonathon has helped startups, Fortune 100 brands, technology leaders, large regional health networks, non-profit organizations and more, transform their businesses by turning strategy, user needs and new technologies into valuable digital products and services. Jonathon writes and speaks about his experiences and insights from his career, and regularly hosts in-depth interviews with business...2022-09-2043 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 52: Designing Corporate Benefits in the 21st CenturyOn today's show, we discuss strategies for designing corporate benefits in the 21st century.Jennifer Burnham-Grubbs is CoFounder and CEO of Quantum Insurance Services, an award-winning, commissions-agnostic insurance consulting firm passionate about providing clients with best-in-class insurance designs for Life, Disability, Long-Term Care, Annuities, Commercial Risk & Employee Benefits. Jennifer has become a distinguished thought leader within the insurance industry by specializing in plan designs that maximize value, minimize premiums and tailor coverage exactly around each client’s unique needs. By constantly working to create efficiency, transparency and consumer-first programs within the insurance market, Jennifer helps cl...2022-08-2034 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 51: Will the Labor Shortage Ever End?On today's show, we discuss the current labor shortage, and what we might expect moving forward.If there is a crystal ball for what the future of jobs, work, and the workplace look like, it lies in the head of Ira S. Wolfe. Ira has emerged as one of the top 5 Global Thought Leaders in the Future of Work and HR. a visionary thinker in what happens When the Shift Hits Your Plan and How to Thrive on the Never-Normal Journey. Key Takeaways: The labor shortage isn't going to...2022-08-1243 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 50: What it Means to Have a Fearless CultureOn today's show, we discuss what it means to have a fearless culture in your organization.Gustavo Razzetti is CEO and founder of Fearless Culture, a culture design consultancy that helps teams do the best work of their lives. For more than 20 years, Razzetti has helped leaders from Fortune 500s, startups, nonprofits, and everything in between on every continent but Antartica. Gustavo is also the creator of the Culture Design Canvas, a framework used by thousands of teams and organizations across the world to map, assess, and design their culture. A prolific writer a...2022-08-0546 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 49: How to build a bought-in culture within your workforce.On today's show, we discuss how to build a bought-in culture within your workforce.Brandon Seigel is a published author, internationally recognized consultant, and serial entrepreneur. Seigel is the CEO of Fly High Business Builders, President of Wellness Works Management Partners, and COO of Every Child Achieves. Seigel brings nearly twenty years of executive leadership experience empowering workforces of all sizes in reaching new levels of engagement, empowerment, and success. Throughout his storied career, Seigel has empowered entrepreneurs throughout the United States to streamline operations, build winning teams, implement effective business models, and ultimately transform...2022-07-2744 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 48: The Hidden Champions MarketCorporate CPR Episode 48: The Hidden Champions MarketOn today's show, we discuss the hidden champions market, what their success looks like, what makes them successful, and how you can apply those learnings to your organization.Hermann Simon is the Founder and Honorary Chairman of Simon-Kucher & Partners, today the world’s leading price consultancy with 41 offices and 1600 employees. From 1995 to 2009 he served as the CEO and is the firm’s Honorary Chairman today. He is an expert in strategy, marketing, and pricing, and the only German in the “Thinkers50 Hall of Fame”...2022-07-2037 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 47: Navigating the Culture Wars with Jim TerryOn today's show, we discuss how to best navigate the culture wars in your organization.Jim Terry is a Strategic Communications Executive with nearly three decades of experience working in the state, local, and federal politics – including serving as the Political Director for the US Presidential campaign. A veteran of Capitol Hill, Jim has a special knack for helping businesses and organizations navigate the turbulence at the intersection of business and politics. From taxes to the culture wars, Jim has a unique approach to communicating in today's outrage-driven environment, including the 5 opportunities most businesses are mi...2022-07-0639 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 46: How Changing Customer Interactions Can Increase RevenueOn today's show, we discuss how changing customer interactions can increase revenue.National design firm Mancini Duffy – with a 100+-year-old history and tech-forward approach – is a full-service design firm specializing in architecture, planning, and interior design. Headquartered in New York City, the practice complements its century of expertise with contemporary entrepreneurial spirit and technological skill for clients.Jeff Anderson is an Associate and Design Lab Developer at Mancini Duffy. At Mancini, he conducts design research and develops architectural visualization tools. Jeff’s also an educator, architectural designer, and AR/VR sof...2022-06-3044 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 45: How to Effectively Manage Global TeamsOn today's show, we discuss how to effectively manage global teams. Dr. Rajesh Kumar is a consultant and a retired business academic specializing in global business. He has an undergraduate and a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Delhi, an MBA from Rutgers University, and a Ph.D. in International Business from the Stern School of Business at New York University. He is also a Certified Global Dexterity Trainer.Dr. Kumar specializes in the art of doing business across cultural boundaries. As companies go global they must deal with suppliers, cus...2022-06-2332 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 44: Why Adopting AI is Critical to Your Company's Future with Guillaume HerveOn today's show, we discuss why adopting AI is critical to the future of your company. Guillaume Herve, co-founder and CEO of Zetane Systems, is a serial corporate entrepreneur who brings 25 years of leadership experience from technology-driven industries, including aerospace, healthcare, defense and modeling and simulation. He was President and CEO of Presagis, Founder and CEO of CAE Healthcare, held various senior leadership roles at CAE Inc., is a highly sought-after consultant in strategic planning and innovation, and successfully published Winning at Intrapreneurship. Guillaume has also been very active mentoring founders of technology s...2022-06-1534 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 43: How to Operate in Tight Labor Markets with Cindy KleinOn today's show, we discuss how to operate in tight labor markets. We are certainly in what is called a "candidate's market" right now. How can an organization compete for the best employees? With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, Cindy Klein has started her career working for top firms of the industry. After 15 years of experience in recruitment marketing and sales, she eventually became the SVP of Sales for Talent.com, overseeing the whole North American market. Key Takeaways:What types of things are important to ca...2022-06-0930 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 42: Strategies for Risk Management with Clay OgdenOn today's show, we discuss insurance and risk management for your organization.Clay Ogden could easily be described as the ace of the SRA Team. In his role as National Business Development Manager, Clay does it all as he interacts with business owners and advisors to identify risk management strategies. As a former professional Golfer on the Nationwide, Web.com, Canadian and mini-tours, Clay nurtures many of his business relationships on the course and brings more than 12 years in risk mitigation to identify opportunities and consult with clients and representatives. Ke...2022-06-0123 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 41: How You're Doing Social Media Wrong with Katie BrinkleyToday, we discuss how you are doing social media wrong and ways to be more effective.Katie Brinkley is the owner of a successful boutique social media marketing agency with a focus on trending social media platforms and how to leverage them to grow your business. A trained media professional, Katie quickly found her passion for social media with the advent of MySpace and is now the leading Clubhouse coach in the fast-paced, everchanging space of digital marketing. Next Step Social Communications provides a variety of services from training and coaching entrepreneurs on their finer...2022-05-2637 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 40: How to Balance Cyber Security with Employee Experience with Denis O'SheaOn today's show, we discuss how to appropriately balance your company's cyber security with your employee experience. Denis O’Shea founded Mobile Mentor in New Zealand in 2004. Since then, the company has helped millions of people unlock the full potential of their technology. In 2017, O’Shea moved to Nashville, Tennessee to launch the company’s US business, with a focus on securing the mobile workforce in industries such as healthcare, education, finance and government services. Mobile Mentor is a global leader in the endpoint ecosystem, helping clients to navigate the right balance between security...2022-05-1940 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 39: How Mindset Can Accelerate Change in Your Organization with Robert OverwegOn today's show, we discuss how mindset can accelerate change in your organization. Robert Overweg is the founder of the Adaptable Mindset program. He and his team empower people to develop their own Adaptable Mindset, to develop mental flexibility. Robert has over a decade of experience in innovation and digital transformation with clients like Vodafone, Liberty global, eBay, Heineken, a variety of startups, and innovative schools. He is also an artist and exhibited at the Centre Pompidou and the media biennial in Seoul. As a frequent speaker at institutes like...2022-05-1233 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 38: Financial Modeling for Your Organization with Ian SchnoorOn today's show, we discuss financial modeling for your organization.Ian Schnoor, CRM, CFA is one of the founders of the Financial Modeling Institute in 2017. He oversees the organization including its strategic direction. Ian is also founder of The Marquee Group, a leading provider of financial modeling training, consulting and accreditation. Over the last 20 years, Ian has taught thousands of business professionals and university students around the world. Ian is passionate about teaching and brings a hands-on, interactive approach to every course. Ian teaches at Queen’s University in Canada and is a...2022-05-0540 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 37: How to Recruit Great Talent with Joe MullingsOn today's show, we discuss how to breakthrough the noise to recruit great talent. Joe Mullings has been building companies and careers for over 30 years. He founded and is Chairman & CEO of The Mullings Group, the world’s leading search firm in the medical device industry. His clients are Fortune 100 companies including Google, Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic, Abbott, and Siemens, as well as emerging startup companies that are bringing futuristic technologies like surgical robotics, tele-robotics, artificial intelligence and Deep Learning to the market. Joe is also the Chief Visionary Officer of MRI Networks, the 3rd l...2022-04-2839 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 36: How to Effectively Make Data-Driven Decisions with Tarush AgarwalOn today's show, we discuss how to effectively make data-driven decisions.Tarush Agarwal is one of the leading experts in leveraging data for exponential growth, with over ten years of experience in the field. After graduating with a degree in Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon in 2011, he became the first data engineer on the analytics team at Salesforce.com. Data was in its infancy, and the log metric framework which Tarush built was critical in allowing Salesforce to analyse data across customers and provide benchmarks across different industries and verticalsMost recently Tarush...2022-04-2034 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 35: Getting Your Customer to Send You Thank You Notes with Phil BoyerOn today's show, we discuss how to make your customer experience so good that your customers send you thank you notes.Phil Boyer was born and raised in Michigan, and after completing a degree in physics, he began programming computers in a boutique market research start up. His career transitioned to banking and finance IT leadership focused on building and supporting advanced technologies. He started his own business, INSTANT 2290, in 2003. Having bootstrapped INSTANT 2290, he remained a “jobtrepreneur” until the business grew enough to become his full time job in 2010. Today, INSTANT 2290 is the industry-leading provider of H...2022-04-1335 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 34: Create a Thriving Culture to Prevent Burnout with Michele MolitorOn today's show, we discuss how leaders can create a thriving culture to prevent employee burnout in their organizations. Michele Molitor is the founder and CEO of Nectar Consulting Inc., and co-author of the best-selling book "Breakthrough Healing". She works with executives and entrepreneurs bringing more than 25 years of experience, intuitive insights, and strategic business savvy to their success. She is an expert at enhancing the capacity of leaders, to build high performing teams and exponentially increase bottom-line results.Key Takeaways:Most importantly, employees want most to feel seen, heard, a...2022-04-0632 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 33: Strategies for Improving Employee Retention with Richard HuffmanRichard Huffman is the CEO and Founder of Celebree School. He started Celebree School in 1994 and over the course of two decades, grew the brand from a single owned preschool into Maryland’s largest, privately held chain of childcare centers. In 2019, Huffman expanded the Celebree School brand into a franchise model and after just two years, he has been able to award 60 new franchise territories in that time. The franchise brand has already received numerous industry accolades, including the 2021 Fran-Tastic 500 Award by FranServe, and is on track to open to 100 new schools by 2025. 2022-03-3036 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 32 - Creating an Excellent Customer Experience with Jose HerreraJose Herrera is the CEO and co-founder of Horatio, a Customer Experience company for today's fastest-growing brands. Jose sets the strategic vision of Horatio and leads all growth, sales, marketing efforts for the company. Prior to founding Horatio, Jose was a Vice President at Morgan Stanley, overseeing the Latin American Investment Management institutional sales group. Originally hailing from the Dominican Republic, Jose, and his two co-founders Alex Ross and Jared Karson, were inspired to create a company that provides tech-enabled customer support for North America's biggest brands while also creating opportunities locally on Jose's native Island. In 2021, Jose was...2022-03-2335 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 31: Engaging Employees Through Connection with Tara DavidsonTara Davidson is a global human resources leader with Castellan Solutions with a passion for working alongside teams who value people to drive culture, engagement, revenue, and growth. Originally from the northeast, she has lived in the southeast for over 25 years and has 20+ years of experience in the industry of supporting employees, leaders, and managers to make sure they optimize human performance. On today's show we discuss ways to connect with employees, both remotely and in person, in order to maximize employee retention.Key Takeaways Engaged employees as a key factor for bu...2022-03-1831 minCorporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 30: G Scott Paterson and Building a Successful OrganizationG. Scott Paterson is a Toronto-based technology and media venture capitalist who has been active for 28 years in the investment banking industry. Paterson received his start in the investment industry in 1985 at Dominion Securities Pitfield working at the firm as a retail broker, he quickly ranked #1 in commissions of all the brokers with three years or less of service at the Firm. Paterson was later on invited to the then recently formed Midland Walwyn where he cut his teeth as a senior investment banker for four years, where he focussed on banking technology and media com...2022-03-0237 min
Corporate CPREpisode 29: Powerful Career Mentorship Models with Nabila SalemNabila Salem has a wealth of leadership experience in professional services, tech recruitment, and marketing. She is also passionate about equality, diversity, and inclusion. She is currently on the Board of Tenth Revolution Group, an award-winning, multi-brand specialist global technology business tackling the cloud skills gap by assigning and creating talent. Nabila is also President of Revolent, where she is responsible for creating cloud talent that can thrive in niche technology markets (specializing in Salesforce, AWS, and Microsoft).Nabila was recognized in Management Today's 35 Women Under 35 List 2019 and is on the Women's Advisory Bo...2022-02-2535 min
Corporate CPREpisode 28: The Rise of Freelance Talent with David CiccarelliAs the Co-Founder and CEO of Voices.com, where he oversees finance, operations, and technology, David Ciccarelli has, over the last decade, with the help of his team, grown Voices from the ground up to become the leader in the voice-over industry. More recently, he has led the charge through Voices’ transition from a voice-over platform to a creative services marketplace, newly adding translation, audio production, and music composition to the services they offer. David is also responsible for setting the vision, executing the growth strategy, creating a vibrant culture, and managing the company daily. He i...2022-02-1640 min
Corporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 27: Performance development tactics to boost strategic outcomes with Irial O’FarrellBuilding better businesses is what lights Irial O'Farrell’s fire. Irial is fascinated with what undermines business performance and is energized by figuring out how to change dynamics to unleash better performance. She has a knack for surfacing unhelpful performance patterns and designing solutions that deliver real change within organizations.With over 20 years of experience in building high-performance leaders and teams, Irial has concluded that all businesses require; a clear strategy, organizational structure fit for future purpose, a culture that enables the company, and a deep Capability to lead and manage the business.Join...2022-02-0947 min
Corporate CPREpisode 26: Disruptive Future Technologies with Valeria KoganValeria is a passionate scientist and entrepreneur working on applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning to biotechnology, medicine and agriculture. She’s the co-founder and CEO of two companies. Fermata, an AgTech company focused on development of AI-based solutions for precise plant monitoring in greenhouses, and also Smartomica; a biotech start-up developing AI-based solutions for personalized medicine.Leading teams of data scientists and researchers, Valeria’s main aim is the development of products that improve the quality of human lives. She develops disruptive technologies that bring value to indust...2022-02-0230 min
Corporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 25: Career Planning for Women in Male-Dominated Fields with Sara AllwoodSara Allwood is the director of design and marketing at Difuzed. She’s a dynamic leader with more than 15 years of experience in the fashion and lifestyle markets. She has a proven track record of building and transforming brands by implementing sustainable strategies. Sara can translate visionary ideas into compelling and commercial strategies and campaigns. She has the vision of a futurist, the craft of a designer, and the curiosity of a scientist. She’s a natural and engaging communi...2022-01-2637 min
Corporate CPREpisode 24: Innovation through formal idea management with Klaus LabeckiKlaus Labecki loves processes and innovation. He’s an external idea manager, and supports small and medium-sized companies in ensuring that ideas from the minds of their employees enrich their company as innovations.Klaus has worked for banks and international asset managers for over 20 years. As a process specialist and project manager, he has analyzed dozens of innovative ideas during this time and brought new processes and products into the world. This also includes the successful establishment of an internal idea management system.Klaus and I discussed Idea Management on the podcast today. 2022-01-1931 min
Corporate CPREpisode 23: Envisioning the Office of the Future with Shashi KiranShashi Kiran is the Chief Marketing Officer at Aryaka Networks, responsible for Aryaka’s global marketing, product management, and technology partnerships. He brings over 20 years of experience in the hi-tech industry across marketing, product management, business development, and partnerships.Shashi is a former marketing leader at Cisco, where he led worldwide product and solutions marketing teams for several multi-billion dollar portfolios spanning data center, cloud, security, and enterprise networking. From 2011-13 he also led Cisco's $15B+ combined switching portfolio. In addition, he was instrumental in launching the company’s SDN strategy and ramping up its appli...2022-01-1233 min
Coffee Break - Loc-Doc SecurityEP 156 | Tips to Succeed in Project & Change Management| Guest: Jana AxlineChad Lingafelt chats with Jana Axline, CEO and Chief Project Officer of Project Genetics all the way from Queensland, Australia!
On this episode, we learn the differences of Agile and Waterfalll project management and what value you can get from each style.
We also touch on the importance of daily standup meetings to help your team avoid roadblocks.
We learn some Key Takeaways for Daily Stand ups:
Make sure the stand up has everyone standing up! This makes it short and concise! You can also try doing planks during stand ups...2022-01-1139 min
Corporate CPREpisode 22: Uncovering Profit Drivers Through Market Listening with Linda FiskLinda Fisk is a multi-award-winning leader, keynote speaker, author, and university professor dedicated to amplifying and extending the success of other high-caliber business leaders. She is the CEO and Founder of LeadHERship Global, a community of unstoppable women enhancing their leadership blueprint and embracing their power to be the best version of themselves- in work and life. Linda has a Ph.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology. She has written extensively on the subjects of social comparison, depression and anxiety, subjective well-being, and personality theory, with a focus on relating scientific research to commonly un...2022-01-0543 min
Corporate CPREpisode 21: Redefining Employee Benefits Strategies with Peter NievesPeter Nieves serves as Chief Commercial Officer for WIN Fertility. He is responsible for products and clients, including setting and executing WINFertility’s commercial strategy, initiatives, and earnings growth. Peter has 27 years of experience building businesses in employer consulting, population health management, and virtual care services. His experiences include P&L management, business planning, partnership development, acquisition optimization, client growth, leadership, building and mentoring high-performing teams, and data analytics and digital enhancements to operations and member experience.On the show today, Peter and I discuss why compensation and benefits are vital tools...2021-12-2935 min
Corporate CPREpisode 20: What’s Next for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion?Noa Gafni is the Executive Director of the Rutgers Institute for Corporate Social Innovation and a Social Innovation Fellow at the University of Cambridge. She began her career as an entrepreneur, founding a social network for women in 2005. After completing her MBA, Noa joined the World Economic Forum as a Global Leadership Fellow and the Head of Communications for the Global Shapers Community. Shortly after leaving the World Economic Forum, Noa launched Impact Squared, which works with social causes to elevate their message, motivate people to act, and evaluate their impact.Noa is pa...2021-12-2242 min
Tech Lead Journal#69 - The Relevance of Project Management in Tech Today - Jana Axline“Successful project managers have a bias for action. They’re out there pushing the project forward all the time and doing all the things that need to be done to make the project successful."
Jana Axline is the founder and Managing Director of Project Genetics, with over 20 years of experience in leadership, project, and portfolio management. In this episode, we discussed in-depth about the important role of project management. Jana explained how project management is still much relevant in the current era of agile and “project to product” movement within the tech industry. She outlined the important skill se...2021-12-2044 min
Corporate CPREpisode 19: Succession Planning and Cultivating Talent with Land BridgersLand Bridgers has over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, and serves as the CEO of Integrated Financial Group (IFG). Land is passionate about empowering independent financial advisors to impact their clients in a positive way, and does this by ensuring that the advisors of IFG have the resources, tools, and time to focus on what matters most: their clients. With the goal of each advisor to reach their full potential in mind, Land finds fulfillment in seeing IFG’s advisors hit their goals and targets.On today's show, we disc...2021-12-1533 min
Corporate CPREpisode 18: Evolving and Innovating Business with Jack KillionOur most recent podcast episode is a bit of a memorial to a wonderful spirit who joined the show to share his hard-earned wisdom with us and has since passed on. Jack Killion had a tremendous background as an entrepreneur, growth strategist, educator, and coach. His experiences included education at Yale and MIT, global business experience, and even visiting the White House 3x and meeting president Jimmy Carter face-to-face.In this episode, we discuss several subjects, with the most vital takeaways being our discussions around business models, revenue diversification, and knowing when it’s time to pivot....2021-12-0834 min
Corporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 17. Improving Board Accountability and Corporate Governance with Douglas K. ChiaDouglas K. Chia is the sole owner and President of Soundboard Governance LLC and a Fellow at the Rutgers Center for Corporate Law and Governance. Mr. Chia was previously Executive Director of The Conference Board ESG Center and continues to contribute to The Conference Board as a Senior Fellow. He is also a Fellow at the Aspen Institute Business & Society Program, Advisor to Foresight BoardOps, and Advisory Board Member of the ESG Professionals Network and PracticalESG.com.Tune into today’s episode as Mr. Chia and I talk about the different role(s) that...2021-12-0138 min
Corporate CPREpisode 16: Integrating Blockchain Tech in Business Processes with Carine SchneiderCarine Schneider is the President of AST Private Company Solutions, which focuses on developing technology and services solutions for private companies worldwide. She’s a thought leader in the financial services industry, previously serving as CEO for several successful companies, was named one of the 100 most Influential Women in Silicon Valley, was recognized in "Women to Watch" by Brown Brothers Harriman, and is a Fellow of Global Equity. She is an expert who can speak on the private market/equity, capable management, the future of fintech, financial literacy, the gender equity gap, and more.On...2021-11-2437 min
Corporate CPREpisode 15: Expanding Corporate Board Diversity with Esther AguileraEsther Aguilera is President and CEO of the Latino Corporate Directors Association (LCDA), which convenes Latino directors and executives at the highest levels of corporate leadership.She’s a proven leader who brings a 30-year record of successfully executing strategic business plans to drive organizational effectiveness, growth, and impact. In her current role, she influences some of the most powerful companies by bringing together accomplished executives at the pinnacle of corporate governance to advance diversity in the boardroom. In our interview today, Esther and I discussed diversity and why having a diverse board can...2021-11-1733 min
Corporate CPRCorporate CPR Episode 14: Leading sustainable change management implementationsJake Jacobs has spent 35 years consulting leaders of diverse industries including technology, hospitality, entertainment, and finance. Having worked with 96 organizations from small nonprofits to Fortune 50 enterprises, he has implemented numerous change initiatives from culture change, mergers and acquisitions, and leadership transitions.In this interview, we discuss the challenges companies face when navigating change initiatives and strategies to lead sustainable change management implementations.Connect with JakeWebsite - www.jakejacobsconsulting.comLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjakejacobs/Connect with Jana at Project GeneticsWebsite - https://projectgenetics.com/2021-11-1047 min
Corporate CPREpisode 13: Assessing your employer value proposition for long-term retentionStephen Kohler, is an intuitive founder and CEO. He is a university of Chicago MBA trained executive with P&L experience who led global marketing and strategy departments for several blue chip & industry leading brands such as Weber, Kraft, and Shure.Stephen founded Audira to help people find clarity, direction and purpose in their work. He talks about Audira and discusses why they believe the most powerful foundational leadership skill is listening.Key Takeaways from today’s interview. How the pandemic has shed light on why it’s important for organizations to truly...2021-11-0344 min
Corporate CPREpisode 12: Assessing PR Risk in Politically Charged EnvironmentsPhoenix Jackson is an award-winning social entrepreneur, tech investor, author, and speaker. She’s also the founder and Chief Communications Officer of Phoenix Effect, a 16 year old global Public Relations and Marketing firm. Passionate about empowering her clients to be influential through entrepreneurship, Phoenix has worked with many small business owners, nonprofits, professional athletes, entertainers, authors, speakers, and politicians in helping them manifest their business goals.Our social media environment has made it more common to see companies face disparaging conversations on social media. In our interview, we discussed how companies can effectively handle negative press from social media and str...2021-10-2743 min
Corporate CPREpisode 11: Strengthening Your Social Media Content StrategyGina Schreck is the founder of SocialKNX, a digital marketing & social media management agency and the owner of two coworking spaces, The Village Workspace and BarnWorx in Centennial Colorado. She’s been ranked by LinkedIn as one of the top B2B marketers to follow in 2019 and 2020.On today’s episode of Corporate CPR, Gina shared the most impactful strategies for strengthening your company’s social media presence and avoiding digital media faux pas. During our discussion, we touched on topics such as:Choosing the best voice and style for your social media contentWhich companies should be active on social media...2021-10-2043 min
Tech Pro Unicorn PodcastJana Axline - Project Genetics - The Courage To Be A Project Management LeaderSend us a textMichael had the pleasure of speaking with Jana Axline, owner of Project Genetics and overall project management community thought leader on the importance of courage and other skills to be a great PM.Michael and Jana discuss the ability to lead, facilitation, truth, problem solving and being able to see the big picture as key traits needed in todays project management allstars.Jana and Project Genetics have rescued some of the largest projects and brought them back online. Jana also is host of the podcast Corporate CPR. Her contributions to...2021-10-1543 minCorporate CPREpisode 10: Building Customer Centric Software SolutionsDan is a life-long technologist and expert in the modern software development lifecycle.He’s the founder and CEO of illumisoft, a custom software development company that provides healthcare solutions with a human-centered approach. He’s also a team-player that opts for simplicity over perfection, and people over processes. In our interview today, Dan and I discussed the importance of building strong relationships with clients in order to truly understand their needs. And with customer satisfaction as a key indicator of how effective your business processes are, Dan and his team always conduct an analysis at the end of projects in or...2021-10-1338 min
Corporate CPREpisode 9: The Critical Role of Data Quality in AI DevelopmentWith over 20 years of experience in the field, he has co-founded six technology companies and is currently the founder and CEO of Connexus AI; A company spun out of MIT that addresses the most significant unsolved problem in computer science. In our interview today, Dr. Eric and I discussed why it’s vital that we all embrace the use of technology in our lives and businesses. We discuss the pros and cons of different database solutions alongside how organizations can fix common problems related to data. Learn more about Connexus AI at https://conexus.comLearn more about Project Genetics at https...2021-10-0640 min
Corporate CPREpisode 8: Exceeding Sales Targets with a Growth MindsetThis podcast interview discussed the hurdles sales leaders face in achieving their goals, especially amidst economic shifts and changing environments.Ron Karr is a sales success expert who has helped leaders on six continents eliminate risk, gain buy-in and achieve better results faster with the Velocity Mindset. In addition, his presentations and advisory services have generated over a billion dollars in incremental revenues for his clients. Learn more about our guest at https://ronkarr.com/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-2934 min
Corporate CPREpisode 7: Retaining Talent Through Culture Initiatives with Dr. Troy HallIn this podcast interview, Dr. Troy Hall discusses ways organizations can create a healthy working environment through culture, vision, alignment, camaraderie, and healthy workplace cultures. Meet our guest: Dr. Troy Hall is an award-winning culture strategist, speaker, best-selling author, and talent retention expert. He has been featured on the Today Show, ABC, Beyond the Business Radio Show, and CEO world. Learn more about our guest at https://drtroyhall.comMeet your host: Jana Axline, Founder and Chief Project Officer at Project GeneticsLearn more about our host at https://projectgenetics.com/about-usLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-2244 min
Productivity AlchemyEpisode 217 - Delegate, Jana AxlineThis week, we discuss where Ursula (the wombat co-host) has been for the last week and a half, dealing with her new purchase, and how she was able to delegate some things that were just too much for her. Oh, and she got to talk to BROM. After that we have a great conversation with Jana Axline about how she stays productive - and helps others stay productive! Links for this Episode2021-09-171h 24
Productivity AlchemyEpisode 217 - Delegate, Jana Axline This week, we discuss where Ursula (the wombat co-host) has been for the last week and a half, dealing with her new purchase, and how she was able to delegate some things that were just too much for her. Oh, and she got to talk to BROM. After that we have a great conversation with Jana Axline about how she stays productive - and helps others stay productive! Links for this Episode Charity Spotlight: Sleep in Heavenly Peace Jana Axline Jana Axline...2021-09-171h 24
Corporate CPREpisode 6: Is your strategy achieving its targets?Danna Olivo of MarketAtomy joins the podcast today exploring why strategic plans in most organizations aren't producing the expected results. Find out what it takes to create and execute against a strategy that will drive results in your organization.Find Danna:www.linkedin.com/in/dannaolivo/https://www.marketatomy.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-1043 min
IT Career EnergizerVolunteer In Order To Accelerate Your Growth and Understand Who You Are with Jana AxlineIn this week’s show, Phil talks to Jana Axline, the CEO and Chief Project Officer of Project Genetics where she drives ideas from initiation to implementation, achieving successful outcomes for clients. She has strong skills and a passion for project management, coupled with years of leadership experience across a variety of industries. She is also an international speaker as well as an active PMP, ACP, CSM and Scaled Agilist. Jana talks about the importance of volunteering in order to energise your IT career. She also discusses the importance of recognizing our...2021-09-0630 minCorporate CPREpisode 5: Mastering Virtual MeetingsRich "Trigger" Bontrager joins us to talk about the importance for organizations to master virtual meetings to effectively get key messages across, collaborate, and stay engaged with a remote workforce. Learn about the value of this skill and tips and tricks to integrate it in your meetings beginning today!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-09-0137 minCorporate CPREpisode 4: Automation as a Way to Stay CompetitiveAutomation is not just a buzzword - it's a way for companies to improve their cost to service, reduce their time to market, and overall improve their competitive position. In this episode Andrew Cohen joins me to discuss the value of automation, how to run an effective automation initiative, and what the potential pitfalls are.https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cohen-91945a4/http://www.evokenewyork.comLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-2541 minCorporate CPREpisode 3: Depoliticizing Tough ConversationsDiversity is a hot topic but seemingly one that is difficult to have transparent conversations about. Politicized topics create an atmosphere of fear which results in guarded communications. In this episode of Corporate CPR we are joined by Bennie Covington where we discuss how to build a culture where you can support diversity conversations that are honest and productive.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-1656 minCorporate CPREpisode 1: ERP - the heart of your digital landscapeERP implementations and upgrades are common within most organizations. But seemingly, at least 25% of them fail. How can you make ERP implementations more successful? What does the future of ERPs look like? How does blockchain and robotics come into play? Listen to our guests Michael Grace and Adrian Tyler dig deeper on this topic.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2021-08-0644 min
Secrets to Win Big With Arjun Sens01E10: A Brand Starts with an "I Do" Commitment with VIP Guest Jana AxlineJana Axline, CEO & Chief Project Officer at Project Genetics has created a successful brand of project leadership. She believes and lives by a simple rule: find the intersection of what you are good at and what you are passionate about; and commit to it.
In this podcast, Jana shares what it takes to say “I Do” in the business world and then stick to it. She emphasizes the importance to always move forward, however slow it may seem and to try new things incrementally. Adept at moving between the big picture and small details, she believes that sustained success comes from...2020-08-1230 min
Secrets to Win Big With Arjun SenA Brand Starts with an "I Do" Commitment with VIP Guest Jana AxlineJana Axline, CEO & Chief Project Officer at Project Genetics has created a successful brand of project leadership. She believes and lives by a simple rule: find the intersection of what you are good at and what you are passionate about; and commit to it.In this podcast, Jana shares what it takes to say “I Do” in the business world and then stick to it. She emphasizes the importance to always move forward, however slow it may seem and to try new things incrementally. Adept at moving between the big picture and small details, she believes that susta...2020-08-1231 min
Breaking BeliefsStop And Have A Conversation: Build Relationships Without An Agenda With Jana AxlineHow can you create a better experience for the people around you? How can you project the right leadership and management? Amy Vetter and Jana Axline, CEO of Axline Solutions, share answers to these questions. In this discussion, Jana talks about what she learned in her career around customer experience and building relationships that have helped her create success as a project manager. As a focus leader who achieves ambitious results, she believes that understanding others on a personal level is key to motivating them to do things well. For more leadership lessons, listen further and take note of...2020-02-0437 min