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Clean Plates#11 Jourdan Samuel - Field to Fork: How Hemp is Transforming American Farming
In this episode of Clean Plates I interview Jourdan Samuel, the founder of Evo Hemp.
We discuss his mission and inspiration behind the company. Evo Hemp aims to revitalize American farming by helping farmers convert their crops to hemp, which offers economic benefits and is a sustainable and renewable resource.
The conversation explores the different varieties of hemp and its uses in industrial products, such as clothing and building materials.
Jordan shares his personal relationship with food and how he discovered the health benefits of hemp. He provides easy ways to incorporate hemp...
2024-08-0738 min
The Pay-It-Forward Society#024 - Transforming Leadership for the Future of Work with Brian ElliottIn this episode, we are joined by Brian Elliott, an engaging speaker, leadership advisor, and one of Forbes' "Future of Work 50." With an impressive background as a startup CEO and executive at tech giants Google and Slack, Brian brings a wealth of experience to the table. He has also led the Future Forum think tank, focusing on the future of work and helping leaders build better, more flexible teams.In our conversation, we cover:- The challenges and opportunities of leading distributed teams- Strategies for fostering trust and transparency...
2024-05-061h 07
The Pay-It-Forward Society#023 - Bryan Liles - The Empathetic IC: Leading by Listening and UpliftingBryan Liles has been working in tech for almost 30 years with roles at VMware, Digital Ocean, AWS, and more. He is known for being a great technical leader. He is not a people manager. In this episode, I wanted to explore leadership as an Individual Contributor, and Bryan was the perfect guest for this. He believes in helping others at work so that everyone can win. On this episode of the Pay-It-Forward Society, we talk about:The difference between being a boss and being a leader. Leaders help everyone succeed, not just themselves.How you...
2024-04-211h 06
The Pay-It-Forward Society#022 - Adrian Koehler's Blueprint for Authentic Team EngagementIn this episode of the Pay-It-Forward Society, we sit down with Adrian Koehler, a 0-bullshit coach and co-founder of Take New Ground. Adrian shares his insights into what truly makes a leader effective and how to cultivate a culture of commitment and purpose within organizations. Our conversation reveals:Leadership as a Personal Commitment: Adrian underscores the importance of leaders seeing their role as a personal vocation, far beyond the confines of a job.The Power of Vulnerability: He advocates for vulnerability as a strength, enabling leaders to connect authentically with their...
2024-03-181h 04
The Pay-It-Forward Society#021 - Build, Lead, Succeed: The Product Leader's Playbook with James ColganJames Colgan is a seasoned product leader with a track record in tech companies like Rackspace, Microsoft, Slack, and more recently Spendesk. In this episode, he joins us to share his insights on leading through innovation and strategic frameworks. In our conversation, we cover:The essence and impact of the W model in strategic planning: https://review.firstround.com/the-secret-to-a-great-planning-process-lessons-from-airbnb-and-eventbriteTechniques for effective team communication and decision-makingThe role of leadership in driving product-led growthImplementing cultural transformation within tech organizationsKeys to aligning team objectives with organizational goals
2024-02-181h 55
Shapes - Vivre son corps#4.12 Joséphine Jourdan"Pour moi, le ventre symbolise en même temps la liberté et l'emprisonnement."
Il se passe beaucoup de chose dans le ventre d’un femme. Il y a le connu, l’inconnu, la magie, beaucoup de culpabilité, de choses inavouées, de la honte, des peurs, énormément de puissance souvent retenues, la création et si j’ose dire l’humanité.
Dans cet épiosde je donne la parole à Joséphine Jourdan auteure, réalisatrice. Elle à toujours eu un rapport particulier à son ventre, jusqu’à ce qu’elle découvre qu’elle souffre d’un syndrome...
2023-12-0540 min
The Pay-It-Forward Society#020 - From Burnout to Empowerment: Ryan Johansen's Leadership OdysseyRyan Johansen is a seasoned leader with a diverse background in tech sales and leadership coaching. Ryan brings a wealth of experience, from navigating the complexities of team management to overcoming personal challenges in his career. The conversation is a blend of personal anecdotes, hard-earned wisdom, and practical advice for anyone in a leadership role.
In this conversation, we addressed several topics:
First-Time Leadership Challenges
Overcoming Burnout
Empathy in Leadership
Continuous Learning
Current Focus: Ryan gives a sneak peek into his latest projects…
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2023-11-271h 14
The Pay-It-Forward Society#019 - Jovonia Thibert - Connecting Both Hearts and Minds: Leading with EQ and IQJovonia Thibert, who goes by Jo, joins us to share engineering leadership lessons from her 20 years at Boeing and Amazon. In this episode, Jo shares some key lessons from her experience as a leader:
Great leaders show up holistically - they care about their people mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Jo aims to understand where her people are at and meet them there.
EQ is as important as IQ. Jo strives for a balance between connecting with people (EQ) and technical expertise (IQ).
Zoom out and zoom in intentionally. Jo talks about the need to strategically zoom out...
2023-11-051h 24
The Pay-It-Forward Society#18 - Vincent Moindrot - The CEO Who Lost His Team's Trust Overnight, and the journey to re earn it.Vincent Moindrot, CEO of French car rental startup carlili.fr, shares his journey through a leadership crisis.
Vincent reacted poorly when cash flow issues required layoffs. He abruptly fired staff without empathy. This destroyed employee trust and led to 50% turnover.
With coaching, Vincent rebuilt trust through weekly reconnect meetings and transparent communication. He learned to align actions with values instead of perceived business needs.
This experience taught Vincent the importance of vulnerability, authenticity and courage in leadership. He focuses on clearly conveying Carlyle's vision and improving communication as the company scales. Vincent's story offers a...
2023-10-301h 10
The Pay-It-Forward Society#017 - Bill Brown - How to Rally Your Team Around a Shared VisionWant to learn how to craft a compelling vision and rally your team? Tune into this insightful conversation with Bill Brown, an accomplished HR leader with 30 years of experience. Bill shares his wisdom on demonstrating compassionate leadership, defining an impactful vision through vivid storytelling, and driving a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations.
You'll hear Bill's tips on bringing diverse perspectives into the workplace to connect business strategy with the employee experience. He stresses the importance of listening, following through, and sparking intrinsic motivation in your team.
Bill also discusses his new book on...
2023-10-111h 32
The Pay-It-Forward Society#016 - Meg Brennan - Why Learning to "Step Into the Gap" Is a Game Changer for LeadersMeg Brennan has over 20 years of experience driving strategy and operations for top technology companies. She shared her unique perspective on leadership combining strategic thinking, operational excellence, and a passion for developing people.
Meg described her zig-zag career path starting in sales and working across various functions like enablement, product management, and partner marketing. A key moment was joining Riverbed as Director of Operations where she had excellent managers who saw her potential and provided opportunities to develop into a VP.
Having an executive coach helped Meg shift from...
2023-10-011h 31
The Pay-It-Forward Society#015 - Romain Jourdan - The Way ForwardIn this episode of the Paid-It-Forward Society podcast, I reflect on my journey as a leader. I also share my aspirations for the podcast, and the community I am building.
This time, it is as if I interviewed myself. I discuss the challenges I've faced, the importance of communication and team dynamics, and highlight some of the inspiring guests who have appeared on the show. I also reveal my plans for the future, including launching a newsletter and creating a community space for listeners. This is the beginning of Season 2, I am very excited...
2023-09-2548 min
The Pay-It-Forward Society#014 - Breaking Barriers: Shannon L. Rich's Journey to Empowering Women in LeadershipIn the conversation with Shannon L. Rich, the President and CEO at Oklahoma Hall of Fame, we delved into her inspiring journey into leadership. Shannon shared valuable insights and experiences, highlighting the significance of diversity, equality, and creating inclusive work environments.
Shannon emphasized the importance of challenging traditional norms and breaking barriers in order to create opportunities for oneself. She discussed her early career, where she took on roles that were unconventional for women at the time. Despite facing initial resistance, she demonstrated her passion, drive, and commitment to her community, which eventually led...
2023-07-091h 19The Pay-It-Forward Society#013 - Unleashing Creativity: How Dominic Tremblay Revolutionized Work-Life Balance in AdvertisingIn the podcast episode of "The Pay-It-Forward Society," Romain interviews Dominic Tremblay, the CEO of TUX Creative House, an advertising company. Dominic shares his journey into leadership and discusses the implementation of a four-day workweek in his company. He emphasizes the importance of work-life balance and the need for employees to recharge their creativity. Dominic highlights that productivity is not solely dependent on the number of hours worked but on the quality of work and the ability to disconnect and find deep work time.
He talks about the initial introduction of half-day Fridays and...
2023-07-021h 31
Le Souffle de l'HistoireNapoléon | E3 - Le génie militaireBarras l’a nommé général en chef de l’armée d’Italie.
Cette armée, qu’il se voit confier, ne doit au départ faire que diversion…
La France veut marcher vers Vienne.
l’Autriche, avec l’Angleterre sont les 2 derniers pays constituer cette coalition européenne qui fait la guerre à l’Hexagone depuis 1792.
Les beaux rôles dans cette manœuvre vers Vienne ont été confiés aux généraux Jourdan et Moreau, chacun à la tête d’une armée, ils doivent foncer vers la capitale a...
2023-06-3007 minThe Pay-It-Forward Society#012 - Unleashing the Power Within: Paloma Garcia's Journey to Leadership ExcellenceIn this episode of "The Pay-It-Forward Society," Romain engages in an inspiring conversation with Paloma Garcia, a dynamic leader in the technology industry. Paloma shares her inspiring journey into leadership, offering valuable insights and lessons for aspiring leaders.
Throughout the discussion, Paloma emphasizes the importance of maintaining a growth mindset. She highlights the significance of setting clear goals and continuously seeking personal and professional development. Paloma's own experiences navigating challenges and overcoming obstacles serve as valuable lessons for listeners.
Additionally, Paloma discusses her coaching and training experiences, emphasizing the...
2023-06-251h 37The Pay-It-Forward Society#011 - Creating a Neuroinclusive Workplace: Practical Tips from Holly FoxcroftIn this episode, we talk with Holly Foxcroft, a neurodiversity consultant and advocate, about how to create a more neuroinclusive workplace. Holly shares her personal experiences of living with autism and ADHD, and how this has shaped her work in this area. She also offers practical tips for leaders looking to create a more inclusive culture for neurodivergent individuals.
Understanding Neurodiversity
Holly emphasizes the importance of understanding neurodiversity and how it can manifest in different ways. She encourages leaders to educate themselves on the topic from various different avenues and not just...
2023-06-181h 05
The Pay-It-Forward Society#010 - Steve Cuss - How to transform a toxic work environment into a Best Place to WorkIn this episode, Romain interviews Steve Cuss , a seasoned leader with over three decades of experience in the video game industry. Steve shares his story of resilience and transformation, having faced significant challenges in 2012 when he was forced to take a three-month hiatus due to stress-induced depression caused by a toxic work environment.
Steve's journey to becoming a liberated leader began when he took time off to reflect on his leadership style and recognize the need for change. This experience led him to develop a new approach to leadership, one that emphasizes self-awareness, personal...
2023-06-111h 48The Pay-It-Forward Society#009 - Sam Nchinda - The Resilient Leader: Lessons Learned from Sports and Beyondin this episode, we speak with Sam Nchinda, a seasoned leader with a passion for learning and growth. Sam shares his insights on how his background being an Olympic athlete has shaped his leadership style, as well as his experiences fostering creativity and curiosity within his team.
The main ideas of the episode include:
Resilience is key to success: Sam discusses the importance of picking oneself up after failure and using those learnings to push forward.
Fostering creativity in others: Sam encourages leaders to restrain themselves from always putting their own ideas forward and instead encourages c...
2023-05-281h 15The Pay-It-Forward Society#008 - Remi Vespa - Creating a constitution to empower employeesRemi Vespa, President of Blue Trail Software, is committed to creating a better model for for-profit companies centered on the empowerment of their stakeholders.
With nearly 40 years of experience building and managing companies as a CEO, Remi has spent years researching company structure and organization to improve employee engagement, customer satisfaction, and sustainability.
In this episode, Remi discusses his path as a leader, the challenges he faced earlier in his career, and what brought him to find new ways of organization. He also dives deep into employee engagement and h...
2023-05-211h 39The Pay-It-Forward Society#007 - Franco Banfi - Start with Why and Inclusive leadershipIn this episode, I had a conversation with Franco Banfi, the Chief Operation Officer of Decathlon US. With more than 20 years of experience at Decathlon, Franco shares his passion for sports and the company's mission of making sports available to everyone. We dive into Decathlon's philosophy of customer focus and corporate values, including inclusive leadership, and responsibilities. Franco also shares insights from inspiring leaders who have influenced his leadership style.
Throughout our conversation with Franco Banfi, we discovered the secrets behind Decathlon's success in retaining employees and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
2023-05-141h 36The Pay-It-Forward Society#006 - The Secret Ingredient of Visionary Leaders: Serving Others with Daryl HammettI approached Daryl Hammett , GM of Global Demand and Operations at AWS, after reading an interview of him. Once I read it, I knew I wanted to have a conversation and learn from him. We never met nor worked together before. What Daryl shared in this paper resonated with me so strongly, that I had to talk to him, it was a no-brainer. And this discussion was trully mind blowing!🤯
Daryl has accumulated profound leadership wisdom over his 30+ year career spanning technology, sales, and global business. A core theme is that exemplary leaders focus outw...
2023-05-031h 40The Pay-It-Forward Society#005 - Alison Conigliaro-Hubbard - Leading with Courage and Curiosity💪 Alison Conigliaro-Hubbard has an incredible, and communicative energy. In this conversation, she shared how to lead with courage and curiosity, the importance of creating long-lasting relationships, and many personal stories that were trully inspiring.
I also really liked her mantra "If it is to be, it is up to me." I am all about Ownership, and that resonated very well with me.
Read her Book:
Lessons in Life and Leadership: Women Leaders Offer a Lifetime of Wisdom to Work and Live By
Alison also recommended this...
2023-04-261h 41The Pay-It-Forward Society#004 - Mark Seager - The leader playbookThere is always a first time. Mark Seager is the one who gave me the opportunity to embark on this new journey. Little did I know at that time, that it was a major career switch. Hosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.
2023-04-192h 33
The Pay-It-Forward Society#003 - Kris Howard - The Servant LeaderKris Howard and I work together at Amazon, in the same organization called AWS Developer Relations. I have experienced first hand how she is a human leader. This is not an episode about Amazon - although we shared a few experiences, and learnings we have had since we joined the company - but an opportunity to learn for a great leader.
Kris shared with us her journey as a manager, the challenges she faced along the way, and how she became a servant leader for an international team distributed in Asia Pacific.
Kris shared a...
2023-04-121h 24
The Pay-It-Forward Society#002 - Nicolas Cazeneuve - How to Find Mentors and Accelerate Your GrowthIn this episode, Romain interviews Nicolas Cazeneuve, a leader and CEO of EasyMovie. He has an extensive background in the tech industry. Nicolas shares his experiences, insights, and lessons he has learned throughout his career.
Nicolas reveals that a degree in philosophy helped him develop a methodology that is useful when approaching problems. He also discusses his mentors and how they helped him accelerate his growth. Nicolas emphasizes the importance of spending time with a mentor to explore a problem together, which drives progress.
Nicolas also shares his strategies...
2023-04-071h 40
The Pay-It-Forward Society#001 - Amanda Spencer - How to Get What You Want with a Plan
I met Amanda Spencer in a previous company, Riverbed. It was great to catch up and discuss her journey into leadership.
Throughout her career journey, Amanda has learned that if you want something, you've got to go and get it, and that the best leaders are the ones who don't sit and wait for things to happen, but go and make them happen.
We talked about
Trainings like Crucial conversations and Crucial Accountability
Blog post about asking what you want: https://debliu.substack.com/p/tell-people-what-you-want
Hiring, and the importance o...
2023-03-2959 min
Jon Myer PodcastEp#59 What is an AWS Developer Advocate with Romain Jourdanhttps://www.linkedin.com/pulse/join-aws-developer-relations-romain-jourdan/
Ok, so you’ve heard AWS use the term Developer Advocate, Dev Rel Evangelist, Dev Avocado, oh wait, that might be an internal thing or even a specialist. Are you looking to understand all these roles, what they do, why AWS created them or maybe how you can join or apply for one of these interesting roles. Joining me today is none other than Head of Developer Advocate Specialists at AWS, Romain Jourdan who’s going to explain each one of them. Talk about what they to, the open roles he has… i...
2022-04-2639 min
Akevittpodden21. Atlungstad håndverksdestilleriHalvor Heuch og Romain Jourdan er to av dem som står bak Atlungstad håndverksdestilleri. Det historiske brenneriet var så godt som nedlagt, men ble i tolvte time reddet av riksantikvaren. På Atlungstad håndterer de hele prosessen i akevittproduksjon, fra potet til ferdig produkt, med unntak av rektifikasjon. Halvor og Romain forteller om noen av de spennende prosjektene de har på gang, og hvilke planer de har for Atlungstad fremover.
2021-12-0630 min
SMART TECHSMART TECH du lundi 21 décembre 2020Lundi 21 décembre 2020, SMART TECH reçoit Elsa Vizier (directrice
scientifique, Bioxegy) , Amaury Jourdan (Vice-Président Direction Technique et
Innovation, Thales Transport Terrestre) , Guillaume Crunelle (associé en
charge du secteur automobile et des mobilités, Deloitte France) , Romain Page
(Responsable fonctionnement sûreté, Sensible 4 Oy) et Cédric Villani (député
indépendant de la 5ème circonscription de l’Essonne, président, OPECST)
2020-12-2145 min
Chemins de traverseLe Moulin de Villeneuve, la maison d’Elsa Triolet de Louis AragonA Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines, le moulin de Villeneuve a été, au milieu des années 50, le refuge du couple le plus en vue de la littérature...
Merci à Guillaume Roubaud-Quashie, directeur de la Maison Triolet-Aragon.
L’extrait du Cheval Blanc est lu par Caroline Palma, celui des Yeux d’Esla est lu par Patrick Jourdan.
Prise de son et écriture : Vincent Mazoué
Montage : Francine Thomas
Mixage : Romain Burgeat
Création du générique : Jean-Christophe Villain
2020-07-0728 min
Chemins de traverseLe Moulin de Villeneuve, la maison d’Elsa Triolet de Louis AragonA Saint-Arnoult-en-Yvelines, le moulin de Villeneuve a été, au milieu des années 50, le refuge du couple le plus en vue de la littérature...Merci à Guillaume Roubaud-Quashie, directeur de la Maison Triolet-Aragon.
L’extrait du Cheval Blanc est lu par Caroline Palma, celui des Yeux d’Esla est lu par Patrick Jourdan.
Prise de son et écriture : Vincent Mazoué
Montage : Francine Thomas
Mixage : Romain Burgeat
Création du générique : Jean-Christophe Villain
2020-07-0700 min
Quand est-ce qu'on arrive ?Au Musée international de la parfumerie de GrasseNina, qui va aujourd’hui visiter le Musée international de la parfumerie de Grasse, se demande si elle pourra fabriquer sur place sa propre fragrance...
Ecriture : Laurie Catrix
Production : Francine Thomas
Réalisation : Romain Vacossain
Création du générique : Jean-Christophe Villain
Avec les voix de Perrine Martin (la maman), Nina June Kerihuel (Nina), Laurie Catrix (Coco Chanel), Patrick Jourdan (Ernest Beaux).Distribué par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.
2020-07-0706 min
Quand est-ce qu'on arrive ?Au Musée international de la parfumerie de Grasse ?Nina, qui va aujourd’hui visiter le Musée international de la parfumerie de Grasse, se demande si elle pourra fabriquer sur place sa propre fragrance...Ecriture : Laurie Catrix
Production : Francine Thomas
Réalisation : Romain Vacossain
Création du générique : Jean-Christophe Villain
Avec les voix de Perrine Martin (la maman), Nina June Kerihuel (Nina), Laurie Catrix (Coco Chanel), Patrick Jourdan (Ernest Beaux).
2020-07-0700 min
Littérature Sans Frontières • Fréquence TerreEntretien exclusif : « L’Opus Dei : sainte mafia, secte ou chemin de sainteté ? Un lobby multinational ! »Depuis des décennies, des rumeurs particulièrement négatives continuent de jeter un certain trouble quant au fonctionnement démocratique de l’Opus Dei ou Prélature de la Sainte Croix, ordre catholique romain fondé par Josemaria Escrivá de Balaguer en 1928. Il est composé de laïcs et de prêtres et promeut, entre autres, la sainteté au milieu du monde. Il comptait quelque 90.000 membres dans plus de soixante pays en 2013[1].
Néanmoins, cet ordre présente une image sulfureuse et réplique aux accusations et polémiques par son souci de discrétion, qu’il ne serait pas questio...
2017-11-2715 min
Littérature Sans Frontières • Fréquence TerreEntretien exclusif : « L’Opus Dei : sainte mafia, secte ou chemin de sainteté ? Un lobby multinational ! »Depuis des décennies, des rumeurs particulièrement négatives continuent de jeter un certain trouble quant au fonctionnement démocratique de l’Opus Dei ou Prélature de la Sainte Croix, ordre catholique romain fondé par Josemaria Escrivá de Balaguer en 1928. Il est composé de laïcs et de prêtres et promeut, entre autres, la sainteté au milieu du monde. Il comptait quelque 90.000 membres dans plus de soixante pays en 2013[1].
Néanmoins, cet ordre présente une image sulfureuse et réplique aux accusations et polémiques par son souci de discrétion, qu’il ne serait pas questio...
2017-11-2715 minNature sans frontières • Fréquence Terre - La Radio NatureArdennes françaises mystérieuses (52-2/61) : Saint-Menges : Un intérêt majeur du PatrimoineLes chroniques « Ardennes françaises mystérieuses, sacrées et insolites » sont inspirées de l’ouvrage et d’émissions de Pierre Guelff aux Éditions Jourdan, à la RTBF et TV5 Monde « Ardennes Mystérieuses, Insolites et Sacrées ». Musique du générique : « Le Réveil ardennais. »(youtube)
Saint-Menges est un village situé au nord de Sedan et à sa mairie on m’a directement évoqué l’église qui se trouve juste en face du bâtiment civil officiel :
« L’église Saint-Memmie constitue un élément important du patrimoine sedanais, tout en incarnant la conjugaison de différents types d’architecture, communion des...
2016-11-3002 minNature sans frontières • Fréquence Terre - La Radio NatureArdennes françaises mystérieuses (21/61) : FLIZE : Pour ne jamais oublier…Les chroniques « Ardennes françaises mystérieuses, sacrées et insolites » sont inspirées de l’ouvrage et d’émissions de Pierre Guelff aux Éditions Jourdan, à la RTBF et TV5 Monde « Ardennes Mystérieuses, Insolites et Sacrées ». Musique du générique : « Le Réveil ardennais. »(youtube)
C’est en 1023, que le nom de Flize est apparu pour la première fois : « Falisia ».
Ce nom se retrouva sur un document officiel d’Henri II, empereur romain germanique, qui confirmait les biens de l’abbaye de Mouzon (voir ce chapitre).
Liens étroits entre Flize et Mouzon...
2016-06-0803 min