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Wild Olive#61: Reverend Doctor Yolanda PierceJeanne talks with Reverend Doctor Yolanda Pierce about the Chicago Black Renaissance, Poet Margaret Walker and Dr. Pierce's new book 'The Wounds Are the Witness'
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"The Data Diva" Talks Privacy PodcastThe Data Diva E215 - Jennifer Pierce and Debbie ReynoldsSend us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" talks to Jennifer Pierce, PhD, Founder of Singular XQ, AI and Performance Anthropology. We discuss the evolution of online community building, shifting from personal blogs and small communities to the current reliance on big platforms and algorithms. Concerns are raised about the lack of intentional community building and the influence of algorithms on digital spaces. We stress the importance of finding genuine connections and understanding the impact of algorithm-driven content. We also highlight the lack of transparency and understanding in AI decision-making, pointing out the complexity and ambiguity...2024-12-1759 min
Workfluencer#10: TA's Guide to EEOC's New Harassment Guidance - with Jennifer Laurie
In this episode, Rhona Pierce interviews Jennifer Laurie, Chief People Officer at StartOut, about the EEOC's new guidance on workplace harassment released in 2024. They discuss the significant updates, implications for talent acquisition professionals, and strategies for creating a more inclusive hiring process. 📬 Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/YZEviw //TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 INTRODUCTION02:59 Reasons for the Updated Guidance07:54 Broadening the Scope of Harassment09:07 Key Changes for Talent Acquisition Professionals11:30 Protecting Gender Identity and Expression16:24 Recognizing Intersectional Harassment23:42...2024-06-1834 min
Singular XQSingular XQ 4.32: Clemens Lutsch and the Evolution of Humanity-Centered DesignDr. Jennifer Pierce interviews Clemens Lutsch about human-centered design and sustainability. They discuss the importance of incorporating sustainability into human-centered design practices and the need for organizations to prioritize it. They also talk about the role of the UXPO (User Experience Product Owner) in advocating for user needs and ensuring evidence-based decision making. Clemens emphasizes the strategic nature of human-centered design and encourages professionals to stand up for their work and educate others about its value. He also highlights the interdisciplinary nature of the field and the need for collaboration and common understanding.2024-06-1235 min
Singular XQSingular XQ 4:31: Shayna Bergman and High Achieving ParentsIn this conversation, Jennifer Pierce interviews Shana Bergman, a leadership and executive coach, about the challenges of balancing careers and family. They discuss the pressure to do it all and the unrealistic expectations placed on individuals, especially women. They also explore the importance of leveraging power in organizations, embracing resistance and diversity of thought, and the role of curiosity in leadership. Shana shares examples of how individuals can lead no matter their position in an organization and offers advice on delivering negative feedback and navigating change.2024-06-0531 minSingular XQCoffee with JP: No Video, Don Norman, and Some of the AI BuzzJP gives some updates about SXQ and AI and a few other things. While drinking French Dark Roast out of a Jack Skellington cup.2024-03-0425 minSingular XQCoffee with JP: Season 3 Podcast RecapJP talks about the insights from the all-star lineup in Season 3 and asks for your help in the Patreon. 2024-02-1218 min
Permission to ElevateIs Personal Development Worth It?This episode is all about momming at 40, body image and asking the question, what is the point of all of this personal development? This one is pretty raw and very vulnerable. I'm putting it alllll out there in hopes that you'll hear this message and really take it in. You are enough. Listen to it, relate to it ('cause this one is for pretty much every woman on the planet), and then spread some love by sending it to someone who you want to know that they are perfect exactly as they are. 2024-01-3122 min
Singular XQSingular XQ 3.30: Dr. Sarah Bay Cheng on Phygital Theater: Digital meets Live PerformanceSarah-Bay Cheng is a Renaissance human if we ever met one. Like many people at Singular XQ, Sarah is a pioneering interdisciplinary thinker who doesn’t stay firmly within her swim lane and absorbs and processes streams from multiple disciplines to come to her salient—sometimes cutting—worldview.
JP was enthusiastic about talking to Sarah because they have been trained in similar interdisciplinary approaches and share many common interests. Sarah is a pioneer in how data and digital culture impact the arts; for a sample, check out this talk from her at Harvard Metalworks. You can...2024-01-1146 min
Singular XQSingular XQ 3.29: Dimeji Onafuwa on Global Technology and the PluriverseDimeji Onafuwa, a prominent figure in design with a Ph.D. in transition design, discusses the intersection of systems thinking and UX. This episode covers challenges within the design industry, underscoring the significance of comprehensive problem-solving. He advocates for diversity and representation in the professional sphere for a more inclusive environment.
Dimeji Onafuwa really brought our attention to the intricacies of pluriversal thinking, systems thinking, and the intersection of transition design with complex problems like climate change. He emphasizes the importance of systems thinking in design, particularly in addressing global challenges. The conversation touches...2024-01-0442 minSingular XQSingular XQ 3.28: Aaron Beavers and Mind Meets MachineThere is something about this episode that really captures the Singular XQ spirit and the cross-functional and wide-ranging thought that our community engages in. This conversation is edited because it went literally all over the place from philosophy, to science fiction, to GPU technology and particle physics. In this curated conversation you will find some explanations of what the technological advance of GPT actually is and what it’s limitations are. We also talk a lot about popular culture, philosophy and a few other topics. Drop in and tune out because the medium is the message. :)
2023-12-2145 minSingular XQSingular XQ 3.27: Decoding Innovation, Open Source, and the Digital CommonsIain Kerr and Jason Frasca, co-founders of Emergent Futures Lab, once again joined Dr. Jennifer Pierce in season 3 of Singular XQ Podcast. They talk about the challenges of the digital era, where major platforms privatize vast portions of the internet, turning them into a commons without genuine public engagement. The absence of feedback loops in these spaces leaves the affected public voiceless in the platform's evolution.
As the conversation progressed, the focus shifted to the prevalent culture of speed in organizations, questioning the validity of the "first mover advantage." Historical examples, like Microsoft waiting to observe Apple's...2023-12-1443 minSingular XQCoffee with JP: Synthetic Users in UX ResearchWelcome to Our Exciting Journey!
Hey there, awesome people! Get ready to buckle up for a thrilling ride through the world of UX, AI, and all the cool tech stuff that's reshaping our digital universe.
Today's Hot Topic: Synthetic Users!
Guess what's cooking in the tech kitchen? Synthetic users! That's right. We're diving deep into how these digital dynamos are changing the game in user research. It's like having a crystal ball that predicts how real users might react to our designs. Mind-blowing, isn't it?
UX Design: The Old, The New...2023-12-1120 minSingular XQSingular XQ 3.26: Breaking Boundaries. Nate Shalev on Crafting Inclusive WorkspacesI had the distinct and unique pleasure of chatting with Nate Shalev, a leading voice in workplace inclusion while they lives a quiet Brooklyn life with their wife and beagle, Joan Jett. (Nate had me at Joan Jett. Blackhearted for life.)
Nate has a way of making me think things like: why do we wait for others’ pain to force us to reconsider how we approach collaboration and community growth?
Nate is candid and forthcoming and I’m so grateful for it. They discuss their journey in the non-profit and social impact space, highlighting the discon...2023-12-0633 minSingular XQSingular XQ 3.25: Wiring the Winning Organization with Gene Kim Part 2Here's a shortened version for your program notes on Anchor.FM:
Part 2 with Gene Kim: Unraveling Innovation in Tech
Join us for the second part of our engaging discussion with Gene Kim and SXQ advisor Kai Brunner. We delve deeper into innovation management, uncovering vital insights that redefine productivity and ethical practices in the tech industry.
The Importance of Psychological Safety
Gene Kim highlights the significance of psychological safety in driving innovation. It's about creating an environment where team members freely express ideas and concerns, a key factor for success in the...2023-11-2340 minSingular XQCoffee with JP: Prompting, Training, and the Problem with Open AIThe one in which JP was schooled but Chief SXQ Mad Scientist Aaron Beavers on using the right language when talking about AI and shares the learning so you don't get fooled but deliberate mystification marketing. Also--the problem with Open AI and the myth of the lone creative genius.2023-11-2020 minSingular XQSingular XQ 3.24: Wiring the Winning Organization with Gene KimOur latest podcast episodes delve into themes like solipsism, success, team dynamics, learning from failure, blameless post-mortems, psychological safety, and my favorite concept, SLOWIFICATION. In an industry often driven by the need for speed, we champion the counter-cultural idea of slowing down, embracing the marathon, not the sprint, philosophy in Agile Dev-Ops. As we say here, we want to slow down and repair things. We were happy Gene feels the same way.
2023-11-1645 minSingular XQCoffee with JP: Five Things AI Entrepreneurs Need to Know about the AI Executive OrderJP drinks her coffee, shares her deep dive over the Biden EO on AI (EI EI O), and talks about using GPT as a thinking tool, not just a writing slave with poor critical judgment. 2023-11-1317 minSingular XQSingular XQ 3.23: Getting Circular with Don Norman (Part 2)True to his devotion to circular economies, we admire Don for his desire to give back and to reconsider some of the choices that were made at the beginning of the digital revolution, particularly those decisions that have led to waste. He has widened his point of view from human-centered design to “humanity-centered” design to include the planet in our considerations and design choices.
Part 2 of our conversation with human-centered design pioneer Don Norman delves into the potential of generative AI, his vision of a circular economy, and the challenges young designers face as they embark on their...2023-11-0935 minSingular XQSingular XQ 3.22: Don Norman and the Future of DesignSo when Don Norman agreed to do a podcast with me, I have to be real for a second, I SQUEEEEEEED. Literally. I said “SQUEEEEE.”
The book that everyone has on their shelf when they want to design, The Design of Everyday Things, is the best industry read of any in its class. I say this with some kind of measure, albeit qualitative and therefore somewhat plagued by anecdotal indeterminacy. That was fun to write. Anyway, this is my fancy way of saying: I’ve given his book to a lot of colleagues both in Design and outsid...2023-11-0230 minSingular XQSeason 3 PromoExciting News! Season 3 of the Singular XQ Podcast is here! Are you a young tech enthusiast looking to kickstart your career in the ever-evolving world of technology? How about a seasoned technologist who enjoys cross-functional learning and the human side of digital transformation? This season is tailor-made for you! Each of you.Join us as we dive into the world of digital transformation and explore how to stay ahead in this era of rapid change. Discover the most important skills you need to learn right now, the value of finding a mentor, and the stories of tech pioneers who ar...2023-10-0401 min
Singular XQThe Humans of Singular XQ: Introducing Chief Operating Advisor Laura MassaDigital transformation is not solely about technology; it's about people. Technology can enable change, but the people within an organization drive and sustain it. Change management recognizes this fundamental truth and focuses on guiding individuals and teams through the change process. It involves understanding human behavior, addressing resistance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. That’s why we were thrilled when change management guru Laura Massa not only joined as a Founding Advisor but stepped up to become a member of the Founding Executive Team as Chief Operating Advisor. Listen as Laura introduces herself, and we discuss why cha...2023-09-2715 minSingular XQThe One Where JP Compares Singular XQ to PBSConsider supporting our Patreon page as we get ready to launch Season 3. Your support right now is critical.
Thanks for listening and we can't wait to launch Season 3 for you.
Curious people who care change the world. 2023-09-2005 min
Be SignificantJennifer Pierce: After NepalWe love a great conversation where we learn as much as we laugh. Jennifer Pierce is one of the best to talk to about life and the pursuit of internal happiness. As a self-proclaimed recovering Type-A who led a successful corporate career in the world of investment banking for over 25 years, Jennifer walked us through her amazing journey she made from her focus on financial success to spiritual enlightenment. Jennifer knew she was miserable in the corporate world, but didn't know why. After years of long hours and a highly competitive, results-driven lifestyle, she decided to take a 3-month sab...2023-09-101h 10Singular XQPatreon Drive: Archana Interviews JPIn the latest conversation on Singular XQ booth, the show's host, Jennifer Pierce, handed over the microphone to guest host, Archana Shah, an advisory board member and a notable figure in the field. In this conversation, they discussed the origins of Singular XQ, the challenges of digital transformation, and the convergence of AI, blockchain, and the metaverse. Listen as Archana and JP talk about:
- Singular XQ's Beginnings
- The Shared Misery in Digital Transformation
- XQ is Digital Transformation intelligence
- The Challenges of Speed and Revenue
- The Great Resignation and Employee Engagement
- The Future of Digital...2023-09-0651 minSingular XQFirst Annual Patreon Membership DriveThe one where we ask you to support our Patreon page so you can support our mission to promote humanity-centered, equitable, and sustainable research and development.
patreon.com/SingularXQpodcast2023-08-2311 minSingular XQSeason 2 RecapJP, Langston Richardson, Jarvis Moore, and Kai Brunner discuss season 2 and plans for season 3.2023-08-1638 min
Sinister Silhouettes w/ Tasha PierceEpisode 6 - Vanishing Act: The Curious Case of Jennifer WilbanksIn this gripping episode of "Sinister Silhouettes", we delve into the perplexing case of Jennifer Wilbanks, a bride-to-be who vanished into thin air just days before her much-anticipated wedding. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions as we follow the trail of events that captivated a nation and sent investigators on a wild goose chase.Please make sure to SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, RATE, and REVIEW Sinister Silhouettes on your platform of choice.Become a PATRON:patreon.com/TashaPierceCitations:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Racial_hoaxhttps://www...2023-07-2725 minSingular XQ2.20: Going Meta with Charles MauroMeta isn’t just a company led by a soon-to-be cage-fighter tech maven. Among other things, it means beyond a thing. Urban slang also means stepping out of something and talking about the “thing in itself,” as they say in Kantian philosophy.
That’s why we thought this title would be fun since we talked about all of the above with the founder and president of Mauro Usability Science, Charles Mauro. Charles has spent his career focusing on man-machine system optimization, usability, and human factors engineering science. We recently had the pleasure of having him on the air for...2023-07-1844 minSingular XQ2.19: Maggie Zhang and Scrappy ResearchScrappy is a great word to describe Maggie Zheng.
Working as a UX team of one inside a start-up requires a certain degree of bootstrap strategy to form a go-to-market system. Unsurprisingly, start-ups underestimate the need for strong UX research and strategy and think of “UX” as UI design only. So the UX designer who knows better must have a little grit and a lot of strategy to deliver in such Spartan circumstances.
Fortunately, Maggie’s journey in the tech industry began in strategy consulting, so this intersection of strategy and design formed the foundation of her...2023-07-0422 min
It Doesn’t End HereJennifer: Finding the Light (Part 3)Trigger Warning: This episode contains financial, physical and verbal abuse. Listener discretion is advised.*If you have not listened to part 1 & 2 of Jennifer's story, stop here and go back and listen.*Jersey physically assaulted Jennifer when she told him she wanted to go back to college. It was at this point, Jennifer knew she had to leave to keep her and her baby safe. It was time to plan her escape. If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance: ...2023-06-3032 minIt Doesn’t End HereJennifer: Divine Intervention (Part 2)Trigger Warning: This episode contains financial, physical and verbal abuse. Listener discretion is advised.Jennifer and Jersey had a toxic relationship that wasn’t getting any better. After gaining the courage to leave Jersey, Jennifer discovers she’s expecting.If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance: https://www.thehotline.orghttps://ncadv.orghttps://www.safehorizon.org2023-06-2341 minSingular XQ2.18: Giles Hinchcliff, Rebel AstronautWhen Giles Hinchcliff was searching for a name for his new company, he wanted to capture what he envisions for the future of digital transformation in one image. As both an artist and a technologist, he knew it had to capture both sides of his unique personality. A balance between a punk rock performance art sensibility and a healthy embrace of the potential for technology to bring us to new places as a human race. Thus, the name “Rebel Astronaut” was created. After spending some time on the microphone with Giles, we all think this is a good way to imag...2023-06-1923 minIt Doesn’t End HereJennifer: Mr. Jersey Shore (Part 1)Trigger Warning: Episode content contains adult language, physical abuse, substance abuse & verbal abuse. Jennifer needed a fresh start and moved to California. It wasn’t long until she met Jersey, a tall dark and handsome man who craved high adrenaline. Once the honeymoon phase was over, Jennifer started to notice red flags in Jersey’s behavior. If you or someone you know is currently in a domestic violence situation, please use these resources to find help and guidance: https://www.thehotline.orghttps://ncadv.orghttps://www.safehorizon.org2023-06-1547 minSingular XQ2.17: Laura Massa and Change ResistanceLaura Massa knows her way around change.
And what more important knowledge domain can there be right now at this time of unprecedented, accelerating change?
A highly valued advisory consultant at Singular XQ, Laura talks with JP about how Change Resistance is natural and normal and something that you must work with to make the necessary changes happen.
Listen to Laura describe the WIIFM--the "whiff em"--and teach people how to change and adapt at the speed of business. What's at stake for you, listener? Change management...2023-05-3133 min
Permission to ElevateGratitude - Why and HowIn this podcast episode, we delve into the concept of gratitude, as I share my personal journey of initially dismissing it as mere buzzword in the personal development realm. As I delve deeper into my own gratitude practice, I discover its transformative power.Drawing from my experiences, I emphasize the importance of incorporating gratitude into daily life as a tool for improving overall well-being. I explain how gratitude has the ability to shift our mindsets, positively impact our emotions, and bring about profound changes in our hearts, bodies, minds and souls.In this episode, I offer practical advice for...2023-05-2527 minSingular XQEpisode 2.16: Christian Crumlish and the Gov Tech Long Game, Part DEUXA continuation of Episode 2.14. 2023-05-1128 min
Capes and JapesAnissa & Jennifer PierceToday we talk about Anissa and Jennifer Pierce, also known as Thunder and Lightning, the two retconned-in daughters of Black Lightning who, despite their matching names, don't really team up very often.
Today's mentioned & relevant media:
-Outsiders (2003)
-Teen Titans/Outsiders Secret Files (2003) #1
-Justice Society of America (2006) #12
-Checkmate (2006) #13-15
-Outsiders: Five of a Kind - Thunder/Martian Manhunter (2007)
-Batman and the Outsiders (2007)
-Final Crisis: Submit (2008) #1
-Black Lightning: Year One (2009)
-Blackest Night: JSA (2009)
-Black Lightning: Cold Dead Hands (2017)
-The Other History of the DC Universe (2021)
-DC Festival...2023-05-0953 min
Permission to ElevateAuthenticity + ConnectionJoin me in an open conversation about how to show up as authentically as possible in a world of comparison, perfectionism, and selling our personal life stories as part of our business models. How do we "put ourselves out there" vulnerably and honestly, allowing for human moments while striving to be our best at the same time? I wish I had all the answers, but I'm figuring this one out right alongside you. I'd love to hear your thoughts! Join the conversation on the platform of your choice in the comments or, send me an email at info@kellycoaches.com...2023-04-2831 minSingular XQEpisode 2.15: Christian Crumlish and the GovTech Long GameWhat a great conversation we had with Christian Crumlish, who currently serves as the Product Lead for the Office of Data and Innovation in the State of California, under Governor Gavin Newsom. Christian sat down with us to discuss his sometimes unexpected, always fascinating career evolutions. He shared a wealth of keen insights from his journey, beginning in tech publishing back, as he put it, “when the internet became a thing,” and following the many pivots that eventually led him to his innovative work in Gov Tech. In fact, our conversation was so fantastic that it covers TWO episodes—and tr...2023-04-2725 min
Permission to ElevateThe Work is WorkingIn this episode, we talk about the myth of the "final fix" in personal development. If you are deeply involved in personal development, you may feel frustrated at times that you have not yet reached a certain level of healing or "fixing". It's time we look at personal development like we do our physical health -- just as our physical health requires ongoing effort and may look different at different times in our lives, so too does our mental health require ongoing effort and may require different approaches at different times. My intention here is to encourage you to let...2023-04-2028 minSingular XQEpisode 2.14: Kai Brunner on Seeing Solutions and the Enjoyment of DesignKai Brunner can see a solution. He can see a whole system from within it.
He reminded some of us here at SXQ of Neo.
We don’t know if anyone else has likened Kai to Neo (or any other Keanu Reeves character, for that matter), but this seasoned designer-adventurer is this story’s hero.
In “The Matrix,” Neo masters his powers when he widens his scope to see the full matrix before him. What appeared to be random chaos is organized by his mind into clear patterns with distinct meanings. He sees the solu...2023-04-1330 minSingular XQEpisode 2.13: Jeanmarie Higgins and the Intimacy of Technology in the ClassroomThe word “interesting” comes up a lot in this transcript. I think that word pops up when two curious people end up in a conversation. There is very little I am not interested in. (I confess, this is sometimes a problem for me.)
Intimacy is not a word that often comes up when discussing technology in the classroom. For many, technology has a distancing effect, but not Jeanmarie and her colleagues, who wrote a book about using technology to teach during the pandemic.
Jeanmarie is a technological pragmatist — she is not a technophile seeking to use every ga...2023-03-3130 min
Singular XQEpisode 2.12: Antony Panteli on Blockers to Digital TransformationAntony Panteli is a renaissance man; as he says, he can’t be pigeonholed into one role, and that’s his strength.
Antony is an example of the kind of people we love talking to here at Singular XQ; he understands that digital transformation is not about individual specializations but holistic, systems-level thinking. Cross-functionality isn’t just an operating mode for teams; it can exist in an individual brain and comes from talking to and working with different kinds of specializations.
Old forms of organizational structure force us to become echo chambers of thought and create f...2023-03-2226 min
Haunted or Hoax66. SK Pierce MansionBones in the Basement, or just a bunch of bologna? This week we are back in Massachusetts discussing the SK Pierce Mansion. Second most haunted in MA and reportedly 9th in the country! There are quite a few spirits said to roam the mansion, including a murdered sex worker and a man who died by fire. There is also some disturbing bones hanging out in the mansion. Definitely an episode with twists and turns all the way through!We'd appreciate it if you took a moment to help our podcast by rating and reviewing on apple and...2023-03-2144 min
Permission to Elevate9 Years in Spain - How I Got Here & Lessons Learned As an American who has been living in Spain for 9 years now, I often forget how much it took to get here and what I've learned along the way. Hear the stories, glean from the lessons and have a few laughs along the way. 2023-01-2451 min
Seawolf Voices14: Jennifer Pierce & Michael Riley talk the Mobile Crisis Team and the future of mental health responseDial 911 and the responding dispatcher might send one of three options: a police officer, a firefighter or an EMT. But what if no crime has been committed or no laws broken? What if there’s no actual burning building, just the feeling that everything is on fire? What if the medical emergency isn’t of the body but the mind? Enter a fourth option: Anchorage’s Mobile Crisis Team. Launched in summer 2021 and housed within the Anchorage Fire Department, the Mobile Crisis Team responds specifically to mental health emergency calls, such as suicidal ideations, schizophrenic or bipolar episod...2023-01-2146 min
Permission to ElevateA New Take on Consistency We tell ourselves a lot of lies around consistency - what it means about us if we're not consistent, why we can't start if we don't trust ourselves to keep going. What if we allowed every little thing we did to be good enough? Get your wheels spinning and your ass in action with this new take on consistency. 2023-01-1328 min
Permission to ElevateACTIVATE Your Highest PotentialIf you're someone who knows you want to make your mark on the world, who knows you're meant for something more, who knows their capable of greatness, but also knows what it feels like to be your biggest obstacle that gets between where you are and where you want to be, this one is for you. https://kellyjennifer.com/Activate 2022-12-1644 min
Permission to ElevateAllowing all the FeelingsEverything that we do in life is motivated by a feeling. Absolutely everything. So, there's really not anything more important for us to start to understand. How our feelings are generated, how to identify what we're feeling, how to allow the feelings to pass through our bodies and how to allow the positive ones and the negative ones to exist together. Once we understand and become aware of our feelings, we can learn to generate more of the ones we want to feel. 2022-12-0228 minSingular XQEp 11: Ashutosh Dixit and Why the Cloud Makes Your Burgers BetterHave you ever wondered how cloud computing is making burgers better? Or how the Cloud is like an Uber? Ashutosh Dixit talks about digital transformation through Cloud technology.
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Permission to ElevatePermission to Do It MessyThe journey is never going to look how we want it to, how we imagined it would look, and there is no actually arriving at the destination we're all aiming for. What you desire to put out into the world is never going to be perfect, AND you get to put it out there anyway. 2022-11-2128 min
Permission to ElevateGiving Yourself PermissionThe lies we've been told about where happiness comes from and how to give ourselves permission to discover true fulfillment. What's waiting for you on the other side of giving yourself permission? Listen to find out. Go to www.kellyjennifer.com for more free resources. 2022-11-1133 minSingular XQEp 10: Jason Frasca and Iain Kerr and the Innovation Design ApproachIn today’s markets, innovation and creativity are crucial. Yet building teams that are genuinely collaborating creatively — and consequently innovating — is a primal deficiency in organizations today.
Enter Emergent Futures Lab.
In this conversation with Jason Frasca and Iain Kerr, we discuss the work
they’ve been doing for 20 years, empowering teams with the tools and processes they need to innovate.
Frasca and Kerr work together at the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Center at Montclair State University and are a fountain of insights into the history and neurologic underpinnings of creativity and innovation.
If we want t...2022-11-1131 min
Permission to ElevateTrailerWhether you desire to create your dream business, time and financial freedom for you and your family, or to just feel more confident or motivated to just do the thing that's been tugging on your heart for so long, this podcast is here to help you reprogram the subconscious limiting beliefs that are holding you back. Your time is now!Let's break free from the self-sabotage cycle and to create a new paradigm based in the reality in which you are worthy of it all. It's time you give yourself Permission to Elevate.2022-11-0401 minSingular XQEp 9: Dr. Ari Zelmanow, the Sherlock Holmes of User ResearchDescribed as a modern-day, consumer-focused Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Ari Zelmanow helps businesses uncover “clues” that enable businesses to:
🚀 Experience predictable growth
🔮 Adapt to unpredictable conditions
⚠️ Mitigate risk to minimize losses
⏱ Move faster than the competition
💰 Increase value for the business and customers
He currently leads research for Twilio’s Core Platform. Previously built and led insights teams @Gtmhub, @Twitter, @Indeed, and @Panasonic. Before leading insights, he solved crimes as a metropolitan police detective at @SLMPD. Ari believes in truth, justice, and the American way, the Oxford comma, and NY-style pizza.
Twitter → https://twitter.com/arizelmanow
Website → https://arizelmanow.com
Linkedin → https://www.linkedin.com/in/zel...2022-11-0225 minSingular XQEp 8: Anika Sharma and Her Fierce Point of ViewThe one in which global CX consultant Anika Sharma shares her "fierce point of view" on the importance of using advances in digital technology to enable a seamless and personalized customer experience. 2022-10-0626 minSingular XQEp 7: Debbie Levitt and the Kitchen SinkDebbie Levitt, Founder of Delta CX, talks about Customer Experience and UX and everything in between...including the proverbial (and literal) kitchen sink. 2022-09-1326 minSingular XQEp. 6: Jarvis Moore, Sneakers as Metaphor for UX, and Diversifying UX TeamsJarvis Moore is a passionate UX leader at Linked In and talks here about why sneakers are a perfect metaphor for UX and the importance of diversity in UX Design.
New music by artist Abby Ahmad.
Edited by Brógan Molloy2022-08-1637 minSingular XQEp 5: Fred Gerantabee and the Speed of ChangeFred Gerantabee is Chief Experience Officer at FGX International, an EssilorLuxotica company. An advocate for customer experience and the new service-based economy, we talk about agility, mindsets, the speed of change, and fear of risk. 2022-07-2939 minSingular XQEp 4: Nate Chen and Trauma-Informed Design (Part 2)The energetic conversation with Nate Chen continues in the concluding part of the interview. 2022-07-1936 minSingular XQEp 3: Nate Chen and Trauma-Informed DesignWhat fun it was to have Nate Chen on, whom I met in a mentoring session several years ago. It’s also the longest episode I’ve recorded because Nate had so much to talk about, especially our mutual passion for trauma-informed design. So Nate’s interview will be a 2-parter, with the next installment dropping next week.
As always, many thanks to Brogan Molloy, editor extraordinaire.2022-07-1329 min
Singular XQEp. 2: Bryan Miller, Digital Transformation and DemocratizationWe like to talk about Digital Transformation in terms of new technology--making sure that all of our systems and processes are up-to-date, and leveraging the latest in technological advancement. It's easy to forget that the major point is not the technology itself but what human-centered outcomes it can deliver.
Entrepreneur Bryan Miller has his eye on that, precisely and that's why he launched mBolsa, to provide easier access to credit, financial education, and financial services in Latin America.
Listen as I ask Bryan Miller questions about Five Cool Things About FinTech.2022-06-2824 minSingular XQEp 1: Dr. Susan Weinschenk and the Digital Transformation of UXDr. Susan Weinschenk is a pioneer in the field of UX. Still referred to as a new field, "UX" has been called different things at different times and has been around for four decades. Dr. Weinschenk was there from the start, influencing the field along with a handful of other consultants and fellows. In our debut episode, Dr. Weinschenk discusses:
how to leverage academic training in the field
what significant change she's seen since her start 35 years ago as one of the first "UX" consultants in the field
what designers find most challenging about behavioral design,
something important s...2022-06-1636 minSingular XQIntroduction to Singular XQThe one in which I explain why I started the Singular XQ podcast. 2022-06-1404 min
The Entrepreneur’s EcosystemHow to kill it as a new coach with Jennifer PierceHave you been interested in starting a coaching business but you aren’t sure where to start? Or you don’t think you have the right expertise? Stop those limiting beliefs and take the leap of faith! When clients are introduced to a coach that is just a couple steps closer to where they want to be, they aren’t intimidated and their goals don’t feel as out of reach.Today, we’re talking to an incredible entrepreneur, Jennifer Pierce. Jennifer is a coach for coaches, specifically beginner coaches that are building their business from the ground...2022-05-101h 06
Move The Ball®The Path to the Draft 2022 with Alec PierceToday on Move the Ball®, Jennifer discusses the challenges and opportunities that come with being a member of the 2022 NFL Draft Class. Listen in as Jennifer talks with wide receiver Alec Pierce about his college football career, his training, his aspirations, lessons he learned (on and off the field) to be successful, and how we can apply them to business and life. Alec Pierce is a wide receiver who played college football at the University of Cincinnati. During the 2021 season, Alec was the Bearcat’s top receiver finishing the season with 867 receiving yards and 8 receiving touc...2022-04-0820 min
Madness Cafe30. Make It Home - An Interview With Special Guest Sylvester PierceJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!Join Raquel and Jennifer as they speak to Sylvester Pierce, a certified CPR/First Aid/Trauma Firearms Instructor. He teaches from a place of love; community comes first. Sylvester is also the head of SPierce Consulting where he and his team "have funneled our classroom, course, practical and real world experience into easily followed instruction, that is specific, yet malleable enough to fit individual needs. Basically, we help you understand that the only person coming to save you…is YOU. So know what t...2022-01-2053 min
32 NorthArt as Freedom — Fighting Racism With Beauty and PeaceThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/11/24/art-as-freedom-fighting-racism-with-beauty-and-peace/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-11-2403 min32 NorthViolence Against Women Starts With Words and “Jokes”This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/11/18/violence-against-women-starts-with-words-and-jokes/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-11-1805 min
Someone's ThunderJennifer WysockiJennifer Wysocki joins Stephanie and Angela to talk about her journey into recognizing herself as a creative and opening her own store Reclaimed Commodities in Essex, MA. Jennifer's path started as an educator where she experienced burnout, ultimately connecting her to a passion for sustainability and the power of thoughtful design. You can see more of Jennifer's work on Instagram.Original Music by: Yah Supreme (Yahya Jeffries-El)2021-11-1645 min32 NorthStanding StoneThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/11/15/standing-stone/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-11-1502 min32 NorthMedium — Writer’s Community or Cash Cow?This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/11/11/medium-writers-community-or-cash-cow/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-11-1103 min32 NorthFive Things the South Gets Right.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/10/28/five-things-the-south-gets-right/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-10-2803 min32 NorthThe Mirage of Romantic Love and the Burden of Loneliness.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/10/24/the-mirage-of-romantic-love-and-the-burden-of-loneliness/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-10-2406 min
32 NorthDo It Now Because Your Dreams Won’t Wait.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/10/22/do-it-now-because-your-dreams-wont-wait/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-10-2201 min32 NorthApartment Living.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/10/19/apartment-living/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-10-2002 min32 NorthYour Story Is a Mystery to Everyone but You.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/10/12/your-story-is-a-mystery-to-everyone-but-you/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-10-1203 min32 NorthThe Evil Death of Trick or TreatingThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/09/22/the-evil-death-of-trick-or-treating/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-09-2203 min32 NorthLightbulb MomentThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/09/20/lightbulb-moment/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-09-2001 min32 NorthThe Crappy Childhood Fairy — Celebrating Anna Runkle’s Life Changing WorkThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/09/19/the-crappy-childhood-fairy-celebrating-anna-runkles-life-changing-work/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-09-2003 min32 NorthWorking From Home — One Woman + Total Freedom = No BraThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/09/17/working-from-home-one-woman-total-freedom-no-bra/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-09-1701 min32 NorthHow I overcame crippling fear and became a writer.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/09/16/how-i-overcame-crippling-fear-and-became-a-writer/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-09-1604 min32 NorthThis Perfect Life.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/08/25/this-perfect-life/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-09-1506 min32 NorthShopping Ruins Everything.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/08/17/shopping-ruins-everything/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-09-1504 min32 NorthWild Birds Don’t Fly AwayThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/08/11/wild-birds-dont-fly-away/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-09-1502 min32 NorthWhen You Love a Dog.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/08/26/when-you-love-a-dog/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-09-1504 min32 NorthFind your voice and use it.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/08/27/find-your-voice-and-use-it/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-09-1501 min32 NorthChange sucks. So does a routine.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/08/28/the-one-thing-i-resent-more-than-a-routine-is-change/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-09-1505 min32 NorthFact or Fiction? How to decode the little lies we tell ourselves.This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/09/15/fact-or-fiction-how-to-decode-the-little-lies-we-tell-ourselves/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-09-1502 min32 NorthSelf-Sabotage is Destructive and Powerful. So What?This episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/09/01/self-sabotage-is-destructive-and-powerful-so-what/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-09-0102 min
32 NorthStarting Over Later in LifeThis episode is also available as a blog post: http://32north.org/2021/08/09/starting-over-later-in-life/--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jennifer-pierce3/support2021-08-2505 min
Unusually Well InformedDr. Jennifer Pierce | The Secrets To User Experience DesignDr. Jennifer Pierce is a corporate design consultant and user experience researcher who helps artists and businesses brainstorm, empathize, ideate, prototype, and test. Jennifer and I discuss how user experience research is done and how it impacts the products and services we use.
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PierceCastEpisode 5: Mental Health Awareness Month with Pierce College's Outstanding CounselorsHosts Joey and Niki talk about Mental Health Awareness Month with two of Pierce’s outstanding faculty counselors, Jennifer Wright and Brenda Rogers. Listen in as they discuss strategies to stay mentally and physically healthy, understanding that you’re not alone during these challenging times, and how you can reach a counselor at Pierce.2021-05-261h 01
The Cancering ShowHealth Equity in Cancer Care with Dr. Lori Pierce Statistically, Black women are more likely to develop aggressive forms of breast cancer and die from the disease than white women. And, unfortunately, for too many of our patients, this isn't a statistic; it's their lives. On this episode, Dr. JYP does a deep dive on health equity with Lori Pierce, M.D., a radiation oncologist and the new president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the preeminent association for cancer doctors. Health equity in cancer care is Dr. Lori Pierce's focus for her term as president of ASCO, and she shares her unique insights, perspectives...2021-03-0832 min
The TufFish ShowUsing writing to work through change with Abbie PierceWelcome Abbie Pierce to the TufFish Show, a place to help writers and aspiring authors get out of their own way to leave a legacy by telling the stories they want to share through writing their own books and confidently sharing them with others. The writing process can be tough and the business side can feel scary, but TufFish makes both feel smoother and achievable.
During my chat with Abbie, we talked about the beauty of using fiction to share what you may be working through - to share how to go through change. Abbie talked about...2021-02-0927 min