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DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Tim Bowie - Professional business coach.Tim is the Owner of Bowie & Associates, and a remarkable professional business coach.As one of AQai's certified level 2 professional adaptability partners Tim is an expert in empowering leaders to embrace change with optimism and strategy. With over three decades of experience - from sales roles at tech beasts like, Lenovo, IBM and Dell, his career transitioned into sales strategy, leadership development, and business coaching. Tim has dedicated his career to helping organizations and individuals unlock their potential. Ross and Tim talk about transitioning, adaptability, embracing change, thriving, positive outlook, accepting different outcomes, starting a n...2025-02-041h 04DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Rob Lion - Expert in Human BehaviourJoining us today is Dr. Rob Lion, a dynamic leader and expert in human behavior with over 20 years of experience in organizational development, leadership, and performance improvement. Known for his people-first approach, Rob specializes in building sustainable, human-centric systems that drive growth and impact. As the founder of Black River Performance Management, he's passionate about helping leaders and teams unlock their potential through real-world strategies grounded in science.Ross and Rob talk about context being everything, success, self help, workshops, micromanagement, leadership, interactions, intimacy in organisations, building awareness, helping teams, learning, development, getting started, shared leadership, knowing...2025-01-0755 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Ronen Olshansky - Building RelationshipsToday, I'm thrilled to welcome Ronen Olshansky, one of life's great humans. With a rich and diverse career that spans Wall Street, management consulting, executive coaching and entrepreneurship. As the founder of Cross Campus a Los Angeles based provider of on-demand workspace and business event space. And a partner at Ferrazzi Greenlight since 2020. Ronen has been helping growth companies and their leaders elevate their performance. I got to know Ronen through another business he has co-founded, Beyond Connections program, and most recently I had the pleasure of joining him and Keith Ferrazzi at the graduation dinner for...2024-09-2455 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. James Christopher Edge - Chief at U.S. Marshals Service - LeadershipWith over 20 years in the US Marshal Service, and 6 years in the military police, Chris is a self described student of leadership. He has been known to lead DISC and Adaptive Leadership training and special shout out to the fact he has also gone through our level 1 AQai certification program.Ross and Chris talk about growing up in the military, film, temperance, self awareness, taking care of employees, passion, Chris Voss, controlling emotions, role playing, practicing control in the workplace, having a plan B, bringing in other people, giving people value, understanding environments, pleasant conversations, empathy, peoples...2024-08-2749 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Georg Schütz - Leadership CoachingWe recorded this special episode live whilst in Heidelberg with our remarkable guest, Georg Schütz, one of our AQai Certified Partners.Georg is a visionary in the field of leadership coaching and systemic team development. With a rich academic background from LMU Munich in human medicine to specialized training in systemic business coaching and hypnosystemic concepts, Georg brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to every engagement.For over a decade, Georg has been at the forefront of transforming how leadership and communication are perceived and implemented across various industries. As a seasoned trainer and coach, h...2024-06-2525 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Rod Roddenberry - Producer of Star Trek - Roddenberry EntertainmentWelcome to another episode of Decoding AQ, where we unravel the fabric of adaptability in our ever-evolving world. Today, I'm thrilled to have a truly special guest - Rod Roddenberry, a visionary in the realm of science fiction and beyond.As the son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, Rod has not only upheld the legacy of this iconic series but has expanded its horizons as the CEO of Roddenberry Entertainment. From 'Star Trek: Discovery' to 'Star Trek: Picard', Rod continues to explore new frontiers in storytelling.But Rod's adventures aren't confined to the cosmos...2023-12-1956 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Mita Mallick - Inclusion Champion | Podcaster | StorytellingMita is a prolific writer for HBR, Ad week, and Entrepreneur media. And now Wiley published author of "Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace.” Mita describes herself as an Inclusion Champion a Podcaster citing Storytelling as her Superpower.Mita's LinkedIn newsletter "Brown Table Talk" is published weekly, where she unpacks insights from her podcast by the same name, which is part of the exclusive LinkedIn podcast network.Mita has spent over 15 years as a storyteller, leading iconic brands like AVEENO, AVON Color Cosmetics, Chapstick, Vaseline, Suave and Dove. Throughout her career, she has foug...2023-09-1248 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Peter Sursi, MBA, SPHR - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Peter is an experienced HR executive. Defining the Future of Organizations. As a People Operations and change management Expert, Peter is a sought after international keynote speaker. He has spent 25 years at the FBI. 4 years as Head of Talent Acquisition - Managing the national recruitment and hiring strategy for the FBI's special agent, intelligence analyst and professional staff employees.Created new comms/leadership strategies facilitating high performance and accountability in a remote and dispersed workforce.Peter also was awarded the Human Capital Outstanding Leader of the Year 2021Issued by Office of the Director...2023-04-1854 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Joel Monk - Leadership Coach, EntrepreneurJoel Monk is a leadership coach, educator, facilitator and entrepreneur. Back in 2009, He co-founded Coaches Rising, a company on the cutting edge of online coach training with a community of nearly 50,000 coaches. Coaches Rising programs regularly include participants from every continent on the planet and they have collaborated with some of the leading minds in the field of human development and coaching. I personally loved the 'Neuro Science of Change' a 14 week program I took part in, alongside over 500 other coaches last year - and it truly was excellent.Joel is dedicated to...2023-01-3151 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Professor M.S. Rao - Leadership and EntrepreneurshipProfessor M.S. Rao, Ph.D. is ranked the #1 Top Global Thought Leader and Influencer on Entrepreneurship.He is the Father of “Soft Leadership” and the Founder of MSR Leadership Consultants, in IndiaHe is an International Leadership Guru with forty years experience as an exec coach. A prolific author, amassing fifty books including the award-winning ‘See the Light in You’ An inspiring book in which the Holiness Dalai Lama wrote the forewordThis book, Enlightens readers to lead every moment of their lives with purpose and meaning, and implores you to follow the philo...2022-12-1339 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Pratik Thakker - Founder & CEO at INSIDEA - TestlifyPratik is founder of several tech companies inc Webzoly a customer support, sales and marketing agency, & Testlify, a talent assessment platform.Pratik received the Indian Achievers' Award in 2021, now living in Israel, he is Israel’s #1 LinkedIn Influencer, a TEDx Speaker, and was featured in the Times 40 Under 40 and has 193,725+ Followers on LinkedIn."Now I help Israeli tech companies grow in India and Asia-Pacific (APAC) by providing the local team, capital and drive the marketing, sales and growth." Ross and Pratik talk about success, failure, family business, entrepreneurship, life lessons, Bill Gates, selling you...2022-12-0655 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Chris Croft - Management and HappinessChris is a Writer and Keynote Speaker, in Project Management, Time Management, and Negotiation Skills Chris thinks and writes about management - he makes on-line videos, speaks at conferences, and runs management training courses in Project Management, Time Management, sorting out problem teams, being a good boss, Negotiating, Happiness, and Presentation skills He has over thirty-five courses on LinkedIn Learning (his Negotiating course has had over half a million learners)Ross and Chris talk about survival, balance, focus, managing time, fun management, humour, acronyms, levels of seriousness, smiling, earning, The big book of...2022-11-291h 01DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Catherine Ward - Blending Non Executive Director roles, consultancy and coachingCatherine is a Non Executive Director (NED), Board Advisor, Executive Coach, Global CHRO and currently the MD People Perception Ltd (for the last 5 years)Catherine describes herself as in the portfolio stage of her career blending Non Executive Director roles, consultancy and coaching. As a Chief People Officer worked at board level on organisation transformation and people strategy. With board level experience within Plc, Private Equity, Public Sector and Charity sectors. Catherine also has a wide International experience including Far East, Middle East, India, Africa, South America and Europe.Ross and Catherine talk about studying...2022-11-2247 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Vaclav Koranda - Vice President Human Resources at T-Systems MalaysiaVaclav has been with T-Systems for over 8 years. T-Systems has around 28,000 employees worldwide and is one of the leading providers of digital services. It is a Deutsche Telekom subsidiary is headquartered in Germany.Vaclav holds a Masters in Psychology, is HR Enthusiast and Innovator; a Keynote Speaker; Author, and a SHRM Senior Certified ProfessionalOver the last 2 decades Vaclav has held positions at Skoda, Interoute, and served as a university lecturer Teaching "Personnel Management" and "Creativity & Teamwork" and weeks away from being appointed as an adjunct professor at a university in Malaysia.In 2019...2022-11-1544 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Suzie Lewis - Managing Director at Transform for ValueSuzie is Managing Director at Transform for Value, Podcast host of "Let's talk Transformation" podcasts and an Executive coach.Susie spent almost two decades at Airbus - holding various senior roles, from digital transformation, Head of leadership learning, and head of diversity & inclusion.Suzie describes her quest is to constantly bridge the gap between digital and human and create more inclusive and collaborative cultures in organisations. Suzie and Ross talk about coaching, transformation, bridging gaps, imbedding inclusion, inclusivity, impact, people, perfect imperfections, reacting to change, curiosity, perfectionism, letting go of control, strong leaders...2022-11-0853 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Anita Lettink - HR & Payroll Tech AdvisorAs keynote speaker, Anita shares insights and perspectives about the future of work and pay, including the changes that web3 and the metaverse will bring. "I am the founder of HRTechRadar, where I support HR Leaders and investors in evaluating the latest solutions. And I help emerging HR Tech companies reach their full potential".Ross and Anita talk about innovation, influencing, HR, leadership, insights, emerging trends, publishing a book, payrolls, asking the right questions, advice, bridging information gaps, managing incomes, financial problems. consequences, engagement, crypto, future learning, the metaverse, understanding how things work and forming o...2022-10-2554 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Alan Susi - S&P GlobalAlan is Global Head of Organizational Effectiveness at S&P Global, a public company employing over 35,000 people - Who Accelerate Progress in the world by delivering Essential Intelligence that's critical for decision-making.Alan is an experienced talent and organization strategist who is focused on building collaborative #peoplefirst strategies Prior to S&P Alan built his career in various HR leadership roles, inc almost 10 years at Fannie Mae.With a degree in communications and sociology, and a masters in strategic management, he is truly passionate about innovative business model design and the optimization of a...2022-10-1851 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Navid Nazemian, PCC - Founder & CEO Navid Nazemian Executive Coaching FZCONavid helps executives de-risk & accelerate their career transition. Author of the international bestseller Mastering Executive Transitions, a global keynote speaker, and HR‘s Most Influential Practitioner in 2022.He has spent time as a University Lecturer, and has held multiple senior HR roles in FTSE 500 companies like adidas, GE, BAT and most recently as Group Head of HR at vodafone - LondonSo, having spent 26 years in blue chip multi national companies, Navid considers himself to be incredibly lucky. He has now embarked on perhaps one of the biggest executive transitions in his life - a...2022-10-0455 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Richard Hinton - Director of People Strategies at Shawmut Design and ConstructionRichard started as in intern in Gillette, followed by a couple of years in HR at a media and marketing company, before joining Shawmut almost 16 years ago, Shawmut is a $1.3B Design and Construction firm, which is 100% employee owned - by over 1000 employees.Richard has a unique ability to streamline training strategies and enhancing work performance, employee morale, and HR best practices. "I pride myself in my expertise developing innovative HR initiatives to restructure processes/programs and capitalize on organization growth opportunities."He sees investment in talent enablement and growth as critical to the companies...2022-09-2747 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Tomeka Hill-Thomas - PhD - Senior Principal at MercerTomeka - is a Senior Principal, of Workforce Strategy and Analytics at Mercer - A People Analytics Expert | Data Scientist Lead | PhD Economist | Speaker | and Author. Mercer is a firm with over 25,000 employees in over 130 counties who are helping redefine the future of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock real health and well-being. I am a Senior Principal at Mercer who works directly with client stakeholders in identifying and understanding what drives employee outcomes such as those related to pay equity, strategic workforce planning, turnover, performance reviews and promotions. I am pa...2022-09-2045 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Phil Johnson - Master of Business Leadership ProgramPhil is an executive coach who has been assisting executives and organizations to bet on themselves by developing their emotional intelligence.Helping Executives Achieve Career, Personal & Corporate Success, Master of Business Leadership Program and Emotional Intelligence Pattern "Spotter" with a Career Revenue of $1.5 Billion.MBL program alumni are in the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Japan, Germany, Bosnia, Africa, Australia, the Middle East and Saudi Arabia. Ross and Phil talk about meaningful life, change, coaching, passion, disconnecting, starting from zero, working with purpose, providing value, emotional intelligence, fight or flight, anxiety, old battling new h...2022-09-1356 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Chris Deaver - Co-Founder of BraveCore, Coach, Speaker, Cultural SuperchargerChris Deaver is Co-Founder of BraveCore - A consultancy that partners with leaders and teams on culture transformation. BraveCore helps traditional leaders be more co-creative and creative people lean into leadership of the future.Over 15 years in Sr HR roles in some of the biggest brands on the planet, inc Apple, Disney, Dell and VMWare.Chris builds the best leaders and cultures. Collaborative. Co-Creative. Inspiring. Future-leading. Influencing through: Coaching. Speaking. Supercharging Culture.At Apple, he amplified collaboration on iPhone, AirPods Pro, coaching leaders and building a next-level culture of "Different Together"—influencing Billions in...2022-09-061h 00DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Olga Spivak - Vice President of People at YChartsOlga is currently the Vice President of People at YCharts. A series C funding company with an investment research platform that enables smarter investments and better client communications, for more than 5,000 clientsWith over a decade and a half in all areas of HR, working in insurance, technology and investment sectors, she loves to create and implement strategy at the intersection of business and people. Developing a values-led culture, and leading high performing teams.Alongside this, she is currently studying for her doctorate degree in Psychology. Olga also has over 5 years experience as a certified I...2022-08-3048 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Alicia Hullinger - Executive Director/VP of ICF Thought Leadership InstituteAlicia brings a unique perspective as a Cultural Sociologist and Executive Director/VP of ICF Thought Leadership Institute. She is passionate about making the world a better place. So we have that in common already - Her purpose is to live 'compassionately bold' by partnering with individuals and organizations to be the change they want to see in the world.With a holistic, integrated approach to the problem-solving process, her work is grounded in the ethical principles for justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion. And I serve with a smile 🙂 She collaborates with change agents who are...2022-08-2352 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Todd Cherches - CEO and cofounder of Big Blue GumballTodd Cherches is the CEO and cofounder of Big Blue Gumball, a NYC-based management consulting firm specializing in leadership development and executive coaching. A member of Marshall Goldsmith’s “MG 100 Coaches,” a three-time award-winning adjunct professor of leadership at NYU, a lecturer on leadership at Columbia University, a TEDx speaker, and the author of the groundbreaking book, "VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in Leadership and in Life" Todd was nominated as one of eight global finalists for the 2021 Thinkers50 "Distinguished Achievement Award" in Leadership, and is currently ranked #35 on the Thinkers360 list of the To...2022-08-1650 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Anuj Kathuria - Chief People and Strategy Officer at Waaree GroupAnuj Kathuria is a Certified Coach, well known speaker at various global forums and a true consultant at heart. He is currently the Chief People and Strategy Officer at Waaree Group, India's Largest Solar Module Manufacturer & fastest growing EPC company with Presence across 68 countries and over 2500 employees globally.He possesses a wide range of skills and talents that have enabled him to successfully implement Talent, Learning, OD, Digitalization, and Transformation initiatives with focus on business value.As an accomplished Business Operator, Value Creator and a People Developer with 20+ years of global and diverse experience across IT...2022-08-0956 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Claudia Noriega-Bernstein - Abundance Coach, Published Author, Creative and Art DirectorClaudia (Claudia Noriega) has dedicated the last twelve years of her life to empower people, especially children, and women. Her book - Brighter Days has the 88 Most Important Lessons Learned in Life for Women that Want to Increase their Confidence, Resilience and Courage:She started her career on television at 17 years old as a actor, appearing in one the most popular Telenovela series airing in over 37 counties but soon after she moved to behind the camera at 21 becoming one of the youngest producers in her country where she wrote a manual that was later used...2022-08-0250 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. David Ogilvie - CEO The Resilience Development CompanyDavid Ogilvie is a NED, Executive Coach and Resilience Coach. He is also Chief Executive Officer at The Resilience Development Company with a mission to help people, work better, feel better, live better. We create resilience training programmes for teams that deliver performance, growth and wellbeing in one solution.People are amazing and Resilience Development Co. is on a mission to unlock potential, performance, growth and wellbeing. As the creator and leader of a skills-based approach to building resilience, Resilience Development Co has delivered coaching and training programmes across big and small organisations, resulting in improved performance...2022-07-2653 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Whitney Johnson - The founder and CEO of Disruption AdvisorsOne of the ten leading business thinkers in the world as named by Thinkers50 – an expert at helping leaders grow their people to grow their organization. Whitney is an award-winning author, world-class keynote speaker, frequent lecturer for Harvard Business School's Corporate Learning, and an executive coach and advisors to CEOs. Host of "Disrupt Yourself" podcast at whitneyjohnson.comCo-founded the Disruptive Innovation Fund with Harvard Business School’s late Clayton Christensen and a LinkedIn Top Voice (2020) with 1.8 million followers.Author of 4 books:Smart GrowthHow to Grow Your People to Grow Your...2022-07-1949 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Alex Pascal Founder & CEO at Coaching.comAlex is an entrepreneur and Executive Coach - based in Los AngelesAs an executive coach, Alex has worked with over 300 executives from leading organizations and government agencies including: Samsung, Mercedes-Benz, Activision Blizzard, Google, Roche, Methanex, CEMEX, Newfield Exploration, the Federal Reserve Bank, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Federal Aviation Administration.Coaching.com - empowering human potential, raising the global standard of coaching(Which started life as CoachLogix a decade ago). Ross and Alex talk about creative leadership, organisational psychology, entrepreneurs, management, education platforms, simple solutions, development, connections, 2022-07-1256 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Nikki J Owen Founder at The Healing Hub LimitedNikki is passionate about creating change in habits, behaviours, mindset, performance and well-being. Most well-being interventions don't work, particularly over the long term. Niki has created a powerful methodology for individuals and organisations that delivers results at speed. There is a gap between 'knowing' and 'doing'. An immediate and sustainable change in behaviour can only be achieved when working with both unconscious and conscious minds. "My fascination into transforming lives began in 1978, aged 18 when I experienced a traumatic event. At that time I was emotionally and physically unwell. Conventional support tools, coaching and therapeutic practices did little to...2022-07-0542 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Jonathan Passmore - The Leader's PsychologistJonathan Passmore is rated as one of the top 10 professional coaches in the world. His work over the past three decades, including 30 books, and over 100 scientific articles have contributed to his position as a global thought leader.Professor of Coaching & Behavioural ChangeHe is the 2020-21 British Psychology Society Chair of the Coaching Psychology group and Chair of the European University Coaching Network.Senior Vice President at CoachHub:CoachHub is the leading global talent development platform that enables organisations to create a personalised, measurable and scalable coaching program for the...2022-06-2135 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Jeff Smith, MCEC - Founder & CEO of SupportingLines InstituteJeff is a Certified Executive Coach, Chartered Professional Accountant and Certified Dharma Yoga Instructor.His mission is to inspire leaders and help teams perform - so that millions of people become engaged in their work. He believes that great leaders see supporting lines, not reporting linesTMSupportingLines™ offers a simple, yet powerful framework to improve performance and increase engagement.Framework offerings:- Help People Grow™ - individual performance management- Achieve More Goals™ - organizational goal-setting- SupportingLines Insights™ - data driven insights to improve performance & increase engagement- Leading w...2022-06-1455 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Pranav Bhanage - CEO PetronasPranav is a speaker, mentor, coach and CEO of PETRONAS' a global energy company with over 30k employees and a presence in 50 countries. He is a recognized Global-Top 200 Thought-Leader We are living in a world of accelerating change, increasing uncertainty, where the ones who are good with chaos, with flux, with adaptability are able to navigate the journey with a smile, but many the reality is many are struggling. "He knows how to motivate teams and carry them all along to achieve the goals. He is a great down-to-earth communicator, a person with meticulous analytical...2022-06-0746 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Debra Ruh - Ruh Global IMPACTDebra is CEO of Ruh Global IMPACT and Executive Chair at Billion Strong - an identity and empowerment organization designed to bring the billions of voices of persons with disabilities together. She is founder of 4 social enterprises, author of 3 books, works with inclusion branding, helps find your voice by using Social Media.Debra also helps uncovering Hidden Human Capital: How leading corporations leverage multiple abilities in their workforce.Expertise includes:• Global Disability Inclusion Strategist • WomenInTech Taskforce - USA lead• ICT Accessibility Consultant • US Partner for Valuable500• Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)• Gende...2022-05-3143 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Oleg Konovalov - Coach, Speaker, Author - Vision and Visionary LeadershipDr Oleg Konovalov is a thought leader, author, speaker, business educator and consultant with over 25 years of experience operating businesses. And consulting for many Fortune 500 companies both in the UK and internationally.Having been named as “the da Vinci of Visionary Leadership” by many leading authorities of our timeOleg is helping companies to create and execute their vision, diagnose and treat organizational diseases, maintain a strong productive corporate culture, and achieve superior business performance. He is the author of The Vision Code, LEADEROLOGY, CORPORATE SUPERPOWER, ORGANISATIONAL ANATOMY, and HIDD...2022-05-2450 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Ankita Poddar Sr. HR Business Partner at Amazon Web Services (AWS)Ankita Poddar is a blogger, writer, and host of the podcast - HR Bandit, passionate about all things HR & Behavioural Economics. People Matters India identified her as one of 15 'Emerging HR Leaders' in the country in 2016. Top 50 HR Influencers in the country by SHRM India in 2019 and top 20 HR influencers in the country by ETHRWorld, from The Economic Times India. She has been with Amazon for over 6 years, in L&D and HR Business partner roles.Ross and Ankita talk about HR, maths, physics, business school, playing games, discovery, experimenting, context, computer games, too...2022-05-1749 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Brian Kropp - Group Vice President at GartnerBrain is Group Vice President at Gartner providing Cutting Edge Insights to the Most Progressive HR Executives. Launching a mix of new products and services to enable senior executives to take decisive actions.* Leading content experiences for ReImagineHR, the largest and most important event for senior HR executives.* Overseas global research strategy and deliverables for HR Leaders and their teams across the globe.15 years, as Practice manager, MD of the HR Practice,.Ross and Brian discuss not giving up, persistence, behaviour, working from different places, returning to work, employee frustration, rules, productive environments, p...2022-05-1055 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. William Tincup - President & Editor-at-Large of RecruitingDaily"Real G's move in silence like lasagne"William is the President & Editor-at-Large of RecruitingDaily. At the intersection of HR and technology - a writer, speaker, advisor, consultant, investor, storyteller & teacher. He sits on the board of over 28 HR Tech companies around the world, written over 250 HR articles, spoken at over 375 HR & recruiting conferences and conducted over 1650 HR podcasts & webinars. Ross and William talk about, art imitating life, gangsters, pretenders, discovering people, painting, being an artist, structure, chaos, failure, being yourself, pushing yourself,flexibility and collaboration. The pair also discuss analysing the competition, hiding failure, N...2022-05-0358 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Jennifer McClure - CEO of Unbridled Talent & DisruptHR | Keynote SpeakerJennifer McClure is an entrepreneur, keynote speaker, and high-performance coach who works with leaders to leverage their influence, increase their impact, and accelerate results. Frequently recognized as a global influencer and expert on the future of work, strategic leadership and innovative people strategies, Jennifer has decades of in-the-trenches leadership and executive experience working in and with startups, privately held companies, and Fortune 500 organizations in a variety of industries. Provides education, coaching and strategy consulting services for businesses and business Leaders looking for guidance in the areas of leadership, executive communication skills and talent strategy. ♦ Key...2022-04-2657 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Maja Zelihic - Interim Dean, Forbes School of Business and Technology at University of Arizona Global CampusDr. Maja (Maya) Zelihic is in the global 100 inspirational leaders, with the likes of Richard Branson, opera winery, Elon musk and Jeff Bezos. Published in over 20+ peer-reviewed journals.Her book The Power of Perception, co-authored with Dr. Diane Hamilton, was released in December 2020 and in June 2020 Dr Diane was our first podcast guest here on decoding AQ.Ross and Maja talk about immigration, refuging, environment, survival, studying, open mindedness, childhood, education, learning, shaping ourselves, the developing world, accelerating progression during the pandemic, utilising technology and creation through destruction. The pair also discuss curiosity, culture, communication, fam...2022-04-1947 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Mike Wittenstein - Managing partner at STORYMINERSMark has been Manging partner at STORYMINERS for 20 years, his primary roles include Advisor, Strategist and Creative. He has been a Speaker, Coach and Facilitator for 12 years What is strategy, if not the story of who you are and where you want to go next?When it comes to adaptive, what's the difference between modeling and modeling?Spoiler: modeling can mean 'showing others how it's done' or 'shaping what's to come with them'. I practice the latter way ;-)Ross and Mark talk about storytelling, delivering on promises, learning about people, presentation...2022-04-1255 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Alexia Michiels - The Resilience Institute EuropeAlexia is Founder & Managing Partner of The Resilience Institute - Grounded in New Zealand in the late 90s, The Resilience Institute operates today across Asia-Pacific and Europe with offices in New Zealand, Australia, China, Singapore, France and Switzerland.The Resilience Quotient - leadership with heart and purpose.Alexia was Media Manager at P&G for 6 years, then 3 years at World Federation of Advertisers and spent 1 year at the International coach academy.Ross and Alexia talk about Resilience, mobilising resources, modern medicine, research, science, being super practical, development, business environments, different cultures, China, agility...2022-04-0541 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Mark S. Babbitt - Culture architect, Executive and career coach.Mark S. Babbitt is Co-author of 'Good Comes First'. Inc. Magazine included him in their “Top 100 Leadership Speakers” list and “Top 50 Leadership Innovators.” In addition, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Inc., The Economist, HBR, and many other major publications have featured Msrk's work and voice.An employee mass exodus is taking place – right in front of our eyes. And it isn’t because of a so-called labor shortage. Instead, we have a RESPECT shortage – and we have far too many workplace cultures that suck.Mark guides leaders to create a purposeful, positive, and productive work culture He also helps...2022-03-2954 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. John Baldoni - Speaker, Executive Coach & Best-Selling AuthorJohn Baldoni - is a globally recognized leadership educator, certified Master Corporate Executive Coach, LinkedIn Live hosts, and author of more than 800 leadership columns, and 15 books that have been translated into ten languages. John is the host of LinkedIn Live’s GRACE under pressure.In 2021, the International Federation of Learning and Development named John a World-Class Mentor and named him to its Hall of Fame. In 2022, Global Gurus ranked John a Top 20 global leadership expert, a list he has been on since 2007. In 2018 Inc.com named John a Top 100 speaker and Trust Across America honoured John with it...2022-03-2245 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Gordon Tredgold - Helping good Managers develop into great LeadersIf there is a top person list in leadership, hr or business, chances are you will find Gordon on it!An international speaker, with a LinkedIn experience list, as full as anyone I have ever seen! A regular contributor to Inc magazine, forbes and entrepreneur magazine.From a degree in mathematics in the ’80’s, Gordon has spent time in Banking, Communications, logistics, all entered around organisational transformation.Ross and Gordon talk about driving change, leadership, organisational change, crafting a high performing team, confidence, problem solving, belief, winning minds, Gordon's book, simplicity, focus and efficiency. The...2022-03-1551 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Kian Gohar - Innovation and TransformationKian Gohar is a strategist & co-author of “Competing in the New World of Work.” He coaches executives on team leadership, innovation and transformation. Kian is Founder and CEO of Geolab.A sought-after strategist and advisor, Kian inspires the world's leading organizations to harness innovation and moonshots to solve complex problems. He coaches entrepreneurs, executives and leaders to make their impossible, impossible. Ross and Kian talk about innovation, creating jobs, venture capital, entrepreneurship, startups, knocking on doors, coaching, lockdowns, adapting work, transforming, companies and not doing enough. The pair also discuss the Burning Man Festival, survival, thriv...2022-02-2247 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Julie Hutchinson - Managing Stress and OverwhelmJulie Hutchinson uses science-backed Resilient Transformation for leaders and executives to decrease stress, increase energy, productivity and profits. She is Founder & CEO of Core Performance, a 'Vistage' speaker and certified Heartmath Trainer, providing resilience and sales training.Ross and Julie talk about entrepreneurship, building a company, burning out, self discovery, managing stress, resilience, anxiety, shifting direction, bio hacking, self discovery, thoughts, beliefs, overwhelm and frustration. The pair also discuss choice, enjoyment, I can't to I can attitudes, negatives to positives, emotions, the heart, benefits of coaching, work environment, toxic work culture and energy flow. ...2022-02-0750 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Rich Alderton - Adaptability AdvisorThe only thing we can do that is guaranteed to prepare us for an increasingly uncertain future is to become more adaptable to change. But most people feel like their relationship with change is fixed in stone. The good news is that nothing could be further from the truth. Rich Alderton can provide a roadmap and a few simple - albeit counter-intuitive - practical tools based on scientific theory. The result is a set of personal superpowers that enable anyone to enjoy rather than endure a life of change that surely lies ahead of us all....2022-01-2556 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Wayne Maw - Global Security Solutions Director at SUSEWayne is a customer-focused security evangelist and leader helping organizations achieve revenue transformation from TCV to ACV, expand offerings, increased profitability and brand elevation. He is a Fundraiser, Speaker, Community Leader and been with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research for 4 years. Wayne's philosophy is adapt until science overcomes! Parkinson's disease - Affects over 1 Million Americans.Wayne and Ross talk about sales, security, Parkinson's disease, helping people with personal problems, career change, transitions in life, redesigning ourselves, adapting, monitoring and measuring fitness. The pair also discuss research, movement disorder specialists, deep brain stimulation...2022-01-1854 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat.Karen Calder, M.Ed., CPC - Leadership Coach, Change & Learning Consultant and FacilitatorKaren helps Leaders, Teams and Organizations prepare for the rapid and disruptive impeding workplace change. She helps clients reach their full potential by building "future ready" mindsets and skills. Karen and Ross talk about adaptability, resilience, the status quo, uncrossing wires, change, uncertainty, definitions of success, purpose, finding joy, self doubt, curiosity and putting yourself first. The pair also discuss crisis moments, transformation, freedom, living your purpose, adversity, resilience, evolution, self doubt, empowerment, self awareness and trusting our inner voice. SPECIALTIES:• Executive Coaching• Leadership and Team Development• Women Empowerment• Change Management• Cult...2022-01-1154 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Tracy Brower, PhD - The Secrets to Happiness at WorkDr Tracy Brower is author of two books, The Secrets to Happiness at Work & Bring Work to Life. She is a contributor to Forbes.com and spent two decades at Herman Miller. Now a Principal, at Steelcase which is the global leader in the office furniture industry. Tracy has been Executive Adviser Michigan State University for almost a decade, but also a sociologist studying work life fulfilment and happiness.Ross and Tracy talk about the sociology of work, human connection, work fulfilment, perception, adaptation, different organisations, reflecting, fulfilment, boundaries, society, growth and psychological safety...2021-11-1047 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Mark Metry - Helping Shy, Stressed, and Anxious People Be ThemselvesMark Metry dedicates his life to being of service to others, by making an impact in the industries of mental health. His life goal is to change the education system, meaningfully in a way that guarantees access to real education to students regardless of their gender, race, socioeconomic status, learning style, etc. Helping Shy, Stressed, and Anxious People Be Themselves Confidently In Front of Anyone | Forbes & TEDx Featured Speaker, Author, Podcaster, and Coach. Ross and Mark talk about interning, becoming more efficient, viewing yourself, getting perspective, technology, introverts, social anxiety, depression and mental health. The...2021-10-1254 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. John D. Anderson - Inspire & Challenge Leaders to achieve their greatest personal potential.Why A Legacy Matters: “If I take 30 steps linearly, I get to 30. If I take 30 steps exponentially, I get to a billion.” That’s from futurist and thought-leader Ray Kurzweil.One of the key benefits of John's Legacy Map is training growth minded leaders to think exponentially instead of linearly — perhaps for their first time ever. This paradigm shift is an essential skill in our age of blistering-fast advances in technology.Ross and John talk about life purposes, life transitions, our future self, adapting, 'Scaling Up', working at IMB, entrepreneurship, getting to the top, Earl Nighting...2021-09-2253 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Ruth Gotian - Mentoring and optimising successDr. Ruth Gotian is a prolific mentor and educator, leading important research into the secrets of success.” A contributor to Forbes and Psychology Today, personally coached and mentored thousands of people ranging from undergraduates to faculty members. Currently, she researches the most successful people of our generation, including Nobel laureates, astronauts, CEOs and Olympic champions, in order to learn about their habits and practices so that we may optimize our own success. Ross and Ruth talk about living the best version of ourselves, expanding success, your own definition of success, high achievers, passion and focus. The...2021-09-0140 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Charlene Li - Thriving with DisruptionCharlene Li is a Digital Transformation and Disruptive Leadership expert. For the past two decades, she has been helping leaders and organizations see the future and thrive with disruption - as an author, speaker, advisor, and coach. Charlene is a prolific writer, having written or co-authored six books, including "Groundswell: Winning In A World Transformed By Social Technologies", the New York Times bestseller, "Open Leadership", "The Engaged Leader", and latest book "The Disruption Mindset". Why Some Organizations Transform While Others Fail.Ross and Charlene talk about writing her books and the inspiration behind them, disruption mindset, thriving with...2021-08-2445 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Tony Martignetti - Navigating Leaders Through ChangeTony is a Chief Inspiration Officer, trusted advisor to accomplished leaders, career navigator, The Virtual Campfire Podcast host and author. He has 20 years of experience in navigating people and leaders through change and unlocking their true potential. Tony is also the Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Purpose Coaching.Ross and Tony talk about creativity, science, logic, depression, leadership, new chapters, adaptability, personal journeys, inspiring people, coping, having a meaningful life and connecting with purpose. The pair also discuss inspiration, making people feel safe, the power of being fearless, improving your environment, living for today, goals, wh...2021-08-1047 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Erich Kurschat - Insights from 16 years at the world's largest contract food service company in the world.Erich is a HR advocate, DiSC nerd, and connection coach who helps organizations build and grow teams that value productive communication with diverse personality styles. He also spent 16 years at Compass Group plc which is the largest contract foodservice company in the world employing over 500,000 people.Ross and Erich talk about the stories behind his beliefs, psychology, philosophy, HR, and working at Compass Group plc. The pair also discuss the business of people, growth, meaningful and fulfilling work, productivity, being heard, adaptability, leadership, introverts, networking, looking for a job, being of service and developing. T...2021-08-0354 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Greg Verdino - Business Futurist & Digital Transformation expertGreg Verdino is a Business Futurist & Digital Transformation expert, keynote speaker, author and advisor. With 25 years spent working at the forefront of change, during which time he has advised hundreds of organizations including more than 50 of the Fortune 500.Ross and Greg talk about becoming a sociologist, sociology in advertising, communication, change, taking risks and moving too fast. The pair also discuss driving change more effectively, digital transformation, ecosystems, collaborating and leadership.Timestamps:1:30 Why did Greg chose sociology as a degree6:18 Pivotal moments after Greg shifted his way in thinking10:56 Why is change s...2021-07-2954 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Jenny Drescher and Ellen Feldman Ornato - The Bolder CompanyThe Bolder Company is the catalyst for the lasting behavioural change that empowers businesses to thrive. They connect individuals to themselves, to each other, and to the futures of their organizations. They also combine fully experiential, improvisation-based learning with grounded, outcomes-focused content to produce lasting behavioural change.Ross, Jenny and Ellen talk about improvisation exercises, pitching, being authentic, networking, representing themselves and how to keep going when feeling awkward. The group also discuss feeling more comfortable, teaching people with improv, giving ourselves permission, evolving, communication, being venerable and finally avoiding burnout.Timestamps:01:02...2021-07-2149 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez. World Champion in Project ManagementAntonio Nieto-Rodriguez is World Champion in Project Management, a professor, author and executive coach. He is fluent in five languages and been recognized by Thinkers50 with the prestigious award “Ideas into Practice” and is ranked #17 in the global gurus Top 30 list. Also part of Marshall Goldsmith 100 coaches. Antonio author of multiple books, inc, “Lead Successful Projects” (Penguin, 2019) and work focuses on advising senior leaders on how to lead transformational change.Ross and Antonio talk about project management, project leadership, getting things done and changing strategies. The pair also discuss priorities, inspiration from children's visions, addressing change, value, purpose and...2021-07-1441 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley. The Future of Coaching, with Magdalena Nowicka Mook CEO at ICF, the International Coaching FederationMagda acts as strategic partner of the ICF’s leadership, including the Board and variety of committees and task forces. Specializing in strategic planning, cultural competence, ethics, international affairs and board governance, she also oversees organizational budgets and manages professional staff of the ICF. Ross and Magda discuss ICF, professional coaching, the best coaches, working globally, evolving, coaching culture, technology, mentoring, leadership and burnout.Timestamps:01:01 What got Magdalena into coaching02:43 The difference and benefits between international coaching and regional coaching05:16 Challenges in shifts and changes in coaching over the last dec...2021-07-0644 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Doug Guthrie - Executive Director of Thunderbird Global at Thunderbird School of Global ManagementDoug Guthrie's had a career researching, writing and teaching about 3 topics.Organizational development - covering leadership, culture and social responsibility.The Chinese economic reforms, and strategic economic development cities in the US economy.Ross and Doug discuss his early dyslexia, working at Apple, economics, education, leadership, exponential learning, strategic learning, AI, decision making, thinking globally and creatively seeing the future. Timestamps:02:14 A little of Doug's background06:44 The difference in education between tech corporate and traditional institutions 10:21 Challenging environments and topics in a pioneering company 15:33 Building continual learning and adaptability into learni...2021-06-2638 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Suzanne Lucas - Evil HR Lady - How to adapt and deal with getting firedSusan Lucas runs Evil HR Lady. She can make your resume better, your conference sparkle, and your website attract HR experts. She also specialises in writing, webinars, resumes, coaching and keynote speaking.Ross and Susan discuss big and small levels of HR, understanding companies departments and dealing with people. The pair also discuss remote working, managing cultures, firing people, ethical responsibilities, coaching, changing jobs and taking control.Timestamps:01:19 Where did the evil HR lady come from?04:00 Insights into Susan's career in HR and her background10:22 Challenges managing competition v co el...2021-06-1550 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Gary A. Bolles - Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University - The new rules for workGary Bolles is Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University; Co-founder of eParachute.com; Partner, Charrette; Speaker & Writer. He leads Singularity University's activities related to the shift to a digital work economy, helping individuals, organizations, and government agencies to navigate disruptive change. Frequent lecturer on the future of work and the future of learning.Ross and Gary discuss leaving no humans behind, going through your own process as individuals, thriving, know your own skills, improving organisations, solving problems and community. The pair also discuss, reinventing work, career counselling methods, understanding what's unique in people, support, m...2021-06-0147 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. David Meltzer - 4 daily principles to “make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun.”David Meltzer has created a platform that uses four overarching principles—gratitude, empathy, accountability, and effective communication—and these principles have allowed him to communicate and mentor everyone from college students to c-suite executives. These four principles in everyday practice allow David to live by his mission to “make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun.”Ross and David talk about adaptability, thriving, journeys through life, adapting and movies. The pair also discuss making money, abundance, faith, mindset, control, persistence, and keeping an open mind.Timestamp...2021-05-0424 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Shannon Waller - Entrepreneurial Team SuccessShannon Waller, experienced Director and Coach with a demonstrated history of working in the entrepreneurial coaching industry. Skilled coach, speaker, program designer, interviewer, author and passionate learner. Ross and Shannon discuss Strategic Coach, teamwork, building a culture, growth in business and adaption. The pair also talk about motivation, change, her book, entrepreneurship, what to focus on, success strategies and mindset.Timestamps:1:00 Shannon's background3:29 A little about Strategic Coach4:13 Strategic Coach's Growth5:53 Ross's fond memories of growth coaching8:23 Shannon's mindset11:16 Adaptions that Shannon was proud of23:24 Shifts in change and repurposing your past28:39 Tr...2021-04-2753 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Shane Ram - Slowing down to speed upShane Ram is CEO of GoFor10. He provides Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Career Development Coaching and Life Coaching.GoFor10 is an education and technology company that provides the True Education for success in being Human. It provides the leading edge tools, strategies and techniques to show professionals, entrepreneurs and corporate teams how to create the personal lives they want while becoming a megastar at work.Ross and Shane discuss adaptability, getting people to change, problem solving, getting results and what we'll need in the future. The pair also discuss his book, negative leadership, slowing do...2021-04-2244 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Marva Sadler - Scaling coachingMarva Sadler, MBA, TOC Jonah, is CEO of the World Business & Executive Coach Summit, named the fastest-growing education company in the UK in the INC 5000 in 2018. She also sits on the editorial board of Choice Magazine.Ross and Marva discuss consultancy, challenges, coaching, leadership, growth and learning. The pair also talk about optimisation, technology, AI, mindset, new ideas, adaptability and helping people achieve more than they thought was possible.Timestamps0:42 A quick background story about Marva's 'personal mission'3:54 Marva's journey and how she was introduced to the WBECS9:15 Highlights during her career a...2021-04-0647 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Blaine Bartlett - Compassionate CapitalismBlaine is an entrepreneur, author, executive & leadership coach. He is the host of Soul of Business with Blaine Bartlett Podcast and Possibility to Profit Mastermind. Ross and Blaine talk about his book, consciousness, serving a greater good, compassion, mindset, innovation and adaptability. The pair also go on to talk about relationships, skill development, leadership, breakthroughs, imagination, motivation and achieving goals.Timestamps1:19 Compassionate Capitalism4:31 'My Intent' mindset coaching workshop5:30 Adapting to Compassionate Capitalism9:30 Overcoming set backs in a challenging environment 13:54 The difference between coaching and training18:00 Coaching and developing an extreme challenge23:04 Dea...2021-03-3053 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Lars Hyland, CTO Totara - Fundamentals in E Learning and immersive technologyLars Hyland is a well-known figure in the HR and workplace learning community, advocating the adoption of adaptable and flexible technology designed to support the new world of work. Lars is an expert in the field of Talent Experience, that brings together learning, engagement and performance management practices to drive employee satisfaction and productivity.Ross and Lars talk about online media, different domains of technology, computers, AI, interactive media, performance support and simulations. The pair also talk about training, learning, as well as the brittleness and resilience of organisations.Timestamps:55 L...2021-03-2348 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Mini Episode with Dan Sullivan - What does adaptability mean to you?Dan is founder and president of Strategic Coach®. A visionary, an innovator, and a gifted conceptual thinker, Dan has over 40 years’ experience as a highly regarded speaker, consultant, strategic planner, and coach to entrepreneurial individuals and groups. Dan’s strong belief in and commitment to the power of the entrepreneur is evident in all areas of Strategic Coach and its successful coaching program, which works to help entrepreneurs reach their full potential in both their business and personal lives.In a shorter, bitesize episode this week Ross and Dan talk about adapting through failure and hardship, adaptability being a cen...2021-03-1608 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. John Hagel - The journey beyond fearJohn has had a 40 year career at the intersection of business strategy and technology. With over a decade at Deloitte, almost 2 decades at McKinsey and a host of experiences in between. A published author with a new book on the way.. 'The journey beyond fear' working title. He is both as an advisor in consulting engagements and as a co-founder and senior executive of enterprises.Ross and John talk about consulting, research, silicon valley, technology, exploring, and serendipitous circumstances. The pair also talk about psychology over strategy, fear, redefining work, anticipation and addressing unseen problems. T...2021-03-0954 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Jay Jacobs - Why adaptability is so important for investing and scaling businessJay is the Co-Founder of paperlessPARTS, Manufacturing Technology Expert and Investor. He has also recently colaborated with Ross on the mini documentary:Adaptability and the Future of Work: Seeing The Invisible. AQRoss and Jay talk about adaptability, entrepreneurialism, scaling and core values. The pair also discuss de-risking the future, working together on Adapt AQai and their journey. Timestamps:0:58 Jay's background and examples of early adaptability04:33 Jay's employees adaptability07:16 Sticking points and failures during the adapt...2021-03-0238 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Ashley Bugge - Life changing loss, and how to move forwardAshley is a speaker, award-winning author, explorer and military widow. Using personal stories of turning tragedy into triumph, Ashley offers a unique perspective into what it means to overcome adversity and flourish from it. Ross and Ashley talk about work, travel, personal stories, adaptability, exploration, experiences, and finding ways to tackle anything. The pair then discuss losing loved ones, setting goals, challenges, grief and coming back from it.Timestamps:1:13 Ashely's background7:59 Dealing with unexpected life changes and parenthood11:14 Adapt our surroundings to us 16:42 The explorer inside Ashley20:01 Dealing with the loss of her hus...2021-02-2353 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Manda Scott - Four steps to our next evolution Manda Scott is a Novelist, Shamanic dreamer, trainee homeopath and podcast host at the massively successful Accidental Gods: transforming ourselves, transforming the world . She is also a best selling Author: Boudica books and A Treachery of Spies (amongst others) Working on 'Dreaming the Wounded Bear'.Ross and Manda discuss her books, studies, the Deep Adaptation Paper, societal collapse, economics, food resilience, regenerative agriculture, re-quantifying success and challenges we are all facing. The pair also talk about how we are due a new evolutionary step and this one can be of consciousness, why does conscious evolution matter and h...2021-02-1659 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Julio Maria Muhorro - Sharing positivity for successJulio Maria Muhorro is an award-winning professional with a positive attitude, organization, and dependability. Julio uses his 7 years' experience within management, training and research environments to enable personal, professional and business growth. He is the founder of Sharing Knowledge International a company guided by the same mission and offers business advisory, career counselling, transformational coaching, training, speaking engagements, and knowledge consultancy.Ross and Julio discuss personal development in education, soft skills, self improvement and characteristics you want to embody. The pair also talk about mindfulness, mentors, mindset and finally adaptability.Timestamps:00:47 J...2021-02-0941 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dean Jackson - Welcome to 'cloudlandia'Dean Jackson is the co-creator of I Love Marketing and many other programs, is often regarded as the Marketing Buddha, a marketing philosopher, and marketing genius.Ross and Dean discuss collaboration, the world migrating, advancements through history, his podcast (Welcome to Cloudlandia), equalisers and access to content. The pair also talk about unlearning, deconstructing, discovering opportunities and adaptability.Timestamps:57s Dean's background01:40 The group Free Zone Frontier03:34 Adapting from competitors to becoming collaborators 05:22 A bit about Cloudlandia14:16 Netflix and Blockbuster in our lifetimes16:58 Dealing with being forced to change 19:43 Rethinking and ad...2021-02-0239 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr Gary Richter - Unlocking innovation through flexibility & cross industry learning Dr Gary Richter is an established Holistic Veterinarian who offers medical solutions not previously available to pets. His services include acupuncture, herbal therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, chiropractic, Pulsed Signal Therapy, physical rehabilitation and more.Ross and Gary discuss his many styles of medicine to get a better outcome, comparing diagnostics with algorithms, alternate treatments, innovation, dealing with the epidemic and challenging times. The pair also talk about being grateful, pet and human healthcare, improving the quality of life and his keys to success.Timestamps:58: Gary's background2:09: What has lead to Gary's f...2021-01-2652 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Matt Burns - Making the BIG decisionsMatt is a passionate, innovative & accomplished global HR Executive, Advisor, Consultant, Speaker & Podcast Host who sits at the intersection of technology, data & culture. Today, as Co-Founder & Chief Innovation Officer at BentoHR, a digital transformation consultancy providing advisory services & workshops that align strategy, technology & data to create more human-centric workplaces with clients around the globe.Ross and Matt discuss marketing, HR, humanity, creating culture in organisations, restructuring, decision making, managerial tactics, becoming adaptable and initiating change.Timestamps:57: Matt's Background5:35: What has shaped Matt's thinking in practical terms11:55: Matt's advice to companies who have put o...2021-01-1949 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Professor Anna Tavis - End of Talent Management as we know itProfessor Anna A. Tavis is a researcher is a writer, speaker, global educator and coach focusing on the Future of Work. Her passion is to develop innovative approaches to Talent and Organizations and help discover higher purpose for the next economy. She teaches at New York University and lectures globally. Anna is also currently, working on a book about the "End of Talent Management as we know it." ( working title) Ross and Anna discuss her experiences in crisis, challenges she's dealt with at NYU which can help advise other large organisations, who matters in organisations, adapting for the f...2021-01-1247 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Beth Miller - Creating Organisational Coaching CulturesBeth Armknecht Miller is CEO of Executive Velocity, a top talent and leadership development advisory firm. Beth is a trusted executive consultant, Vistage Chair Emeritus, and committed volunteer. She is certified in Myers Briggs, Hogan, and Business DNA. And, she is a Certified Managerial Coach by Kennesaw University. A sought-after speaker on hiring, leadership development, and succession planning. Her book, Are You Talent Obsessed is available on Amazon. Host Ross Thornley and Beth address people's fears, organisational success, unlearning, assessing people, creating development plans and building new habits. The pair also discuss succession planning, upskilling, reinventing yourself a...2020-12-2250 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Renita Kalhorn - Mental training for maverick leaders and the secrets from a decade of working with Navy SEALsRenita is an executive coach who’s worked with 1,200+ high-performers in 40+ countries, from Fortune 500 executives to Inc 5000 entrepreneurs. Tapping 10+ years of working with future Navy SEALs, she specializes in helping deep-tech founders level up as leaders so they can build fiercely loyal A-teams and scale their company.Host Ross Thornley and Renita discuss her evolution into coaching, balancing physical and mental sides of work. Finding ways to simulate mental challenges, leadership concepts and making uncomfortable situations feel familiar. The pair also talk about communication skills, the power of group models and give advice on making your life more...2020-12-1553 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Jason Slater - Driving Innovation and adaptability at the United NationsJason is currently the Head of Financial Management of Technical Cooperation at UNIDO providing financial management, monitoring, control and reporting of all technical cooperation programmes. Host Ross Thornley and Jason discuss both the finance and IT sides of his career. The UN innovation network, how to innovate faster, and opportunities to leverage change. The pair also discuss UNIDO's role as a specialised agency, striving for a common goal, dealing with people and wanting to make a far reaching, positive difference. Timestamps: 1:01: Jason's background6:22: What were some of the hardest challenges implementing an ERP P...2020-12-0853 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr Esther Jackson - Talent Development for the 21st CenturyDr. Esther Jackson is National Advisor for the Association for Talent Development (ATD). She's had 20 years in HR. mostly in talent development. Is an organisational employee development specialist for the City of Detroit. Esther has also created custom training and tools to help employees of Fortune 1000 companies do their jobs more effectively. Host Ross Thornley and Esther address the employee experience, workforce engagement, performance, and professional development. Then how it's made applicable to what's changing and keeping up with tomorrow. Leveraging technology, they're shared interest in AQ and what capabilities will serve us well. Timestamps:2020-12-0148 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Gregg Carey - Former MD of Exponential Leadership & Education at Singularity UniversityGregg is the CEO of 'Section 119' selling high-quality apparel for the professional. Previously consulting during dotcom boom (sapient.com) serving F500 enterprise clients navigating disruptive change, an entrepreneur in digital education at Voxy.com, 2 years at (theknot.com) and 4 years at Singularity University delivering leadership development programs. Host Ross Thornley and Gregg discuss learning about value in an exponential way, improving the workplace, shifts from upskilling to reskilling and what world leaders are doing well. The pair also talk about Gregg's Mission to leave no one behind and help them adapt.Timestamps: 2:36: Greg's jo...2020-11-2453 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Frances West - Lessons from 37 years at IBM on diversity and authentic inclusionFrances is the founder of FrancesWestCo, a global strategy advisory company working with public, private, non-profit and start-ups to operationalize inclusion as a core business imperative to drive disruptive innovation and author. Host Ross Thornley discusses alignment of thinking, diversity of thought and authentic inclusion. Also Francis' transition from many years at IBM to her new company and advice on 'disruptive innovation' going into the future.Timestamps:1:31: Welcoming Francis2:46: Frances' background and career highlights8:14: Positive examples of humanity using inclusive technology13:34: What kind of visions can people and organisations do to help them prepare for th...2020-11-1748 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Nancy Watt - How Improv can help us adapt Nancy is President of NANCY WATT COMMUNICATIONS, a specialized consulting and creative agency that works with all sectors exploring the social science of collaboration, communication and connection. Host Ross Thornley discusses applying improvisation techniques to modern business, psychological safety and how they are used in a work environment. The pair also talk about learning, curiosity and advice on getting out of the eco chamber we all live in using these engaging and entertaining techniques.Nancy is writing H.A.P.P.I.E., How to Apply Positive Psychology Improv Exercises. Timestamps: 1:08: Background before star...2020-11-1055 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Ira Wolfe - Navigating our new VUCA world Ira Wolfe is the President and Chief Googlization Officer at Success Performance Solutions. Terrified and fascinated by VUCA-level change, a future of work global thought Leader and author. Host Ross Thornley and Ira discuss 'what is VUCA' (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) and why does it matter? Skills he thinks are essential for the next decade and what people could start doing today to help them thrive in an exponential world? Timestamps: :58: Ira's background2:44: Life before Success Performance Solutions and highlights along the way8:13: Ira's freedom to move around and how he identi...2020-11-0353 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Tom Cheesewright - Future Proof Your BusinessTom Cheesewright is an applied futurist that helps organizations to see, share, and respond to clearer visions of tomorrow. Host Ross Thornley and Tom discuss his recent book “Future Proof Your Business,” what futurism really entails, and the pace and accelerated change in industry, globalization, and technology. Ross and Tom also talk about teaching ambidextrous leadership to some of the biggest companies in the world, how unlearning can be done in part by becoming humble, and the ease of starting a business in today’s world — and the filter of if you should. Timestamps::58: Tom’s new...2020-08-2153 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Cameron Herold - Lessons from 'The CEO Whisperer' about being open and honestCameron Herold is the founder of COO Alliance, a best-selling author, and speaker. At age 21, he had 14 employees. By 35, he’d helped build his first two 100 Million Dollar companies. By the age of 42, Cameron had engineered 1-800-GOT-JUNK?’s spectacular growth from $2Million to $106 Million in revenue in just six years.His companies landed over 5,200 media placements in those same six years, including coverage on Oprah.Host Ross Thornley and Cameron discuss being open and honest with those you work with because many people are struggling with something, how failure opened him up to grow...2020-08-1834 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Amir Morshed and Martin Adams - Skills for the futureAmir Morshed and Martin Adams are business and occupational psychologists – as well as the co-founders and managing directors of Propel International. Host Ross Thornley talks to Amir and Martin about creating a consulting company that can scale according to specific projects, the technology and digital fluency they possess as a business, and drawing solutions alongside clients due to co-creation and co-elevation. The trio also discuss the difference between leading an organization and inspiring visions versus managing people, business and clients.Timestamps::59: Who is Amir Morshed — in his own words1:47: Martin Adams' background and how he a...2020-08-1138 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Barry O'Reilly- 'UNLEARN' to breakthroughBarry O’Reilly is an author, software developer, and founder of ExecCamp. Host Ross Thornley and Barry talk about his book, “Unlearn,” the importance of co-creation within the marketplace, and why most people adapt or die rather than experiment and learn while at the top of their industry. Barry and Ross also discuss the helpfulness of putting yourself into uncomfortable situations because you have a vision or a goal — and thinking big but starting small to feel successful. Timestamps:1:14: Barry’s journey — in his own words6:42: The landscape shift in keeping up with the speed of chan...2020-08-0443 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Nicola Strong - Ethical AI, chatbots and digitial coachingNicola Strong is a trainer and facilitator, the director of Strong Enterprises Limited, and a senior consultant at the Institute for Ethical AI, Oxford Brookes University. Nicola and host Ross Thornley talk about supporting people through change, the debate between augmenting through AI instead of going autonomous — and Nicola’s extensive research into chatbots. The pair also discuss the builders and the user’s responsibility when interacting with technology and how tech can perhaps do the gathering and filtering — and allow humans to more effective and less overworked. Timestamps:1:09: Nicola’s studies at Surrey University2...2020-07-2833 minDECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Enrique Rubio - Founder of Hacking HREnrique Rubio is the founder of Hacking HR — a global learning community that converges HR past, future, and technology. An electronic engineer and HR specialist by trade, Enrique talks with host Ross Thornley about serving the comunity, being open to feedback — even if it hurts, and creating the best HR that has ever existed because of its resounding effect on a positive society. Enrique also details his new value proposition for HR, which is more valuable now — than ever before. Timestamps:1:50: Enrique’s background4:41: What shaped Enrique’s journey 9:37: The concept of mental flexibility12:45: The embryo o...2020-07-2151 min
DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Richard Wilson - Founder of The Family Office ClubRecorded at the quarterly meetup for Strategic Coach, host Ross Thornley sits down with Richard Wilson from the Family Office Club. The pair discuss how adaptability is perceived no matter the industry, experimentation to find new revenue stream versus being laser focus, and the level of resilience over the measurement of emotional overwhelm. Timestamps::38: What led Richard to becoming part of Strategic Coach1:08: What is Family Office Club?2:25: Transitions in how Family Offices are managed4:14: What drives investing5:55: How can a Family Office diversify? 7:48: Phrasing adaptability 11:47: How to help people navigate change and disruption14:27: An...2020-07-1431 min
DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Amanda Solosky - AI Digital TwinsAmanda Solosky is the co-founder and co-CEO of LA-based Lifekind.ai (formerly Rival Theory). She has successfully delivered AI-based products across interactive entertainment, VR, and Hollywood, used by over 100,000 studios in 26 countries. Host Ross Thornley and Amanda discuss the future of using artificial intelligence to create both fictional and real characters for different worlds, building and collaborating more by creating virtual personas, and solving problems through a game while also learning things along the way.Timestamps::57: Why Lifekind.ai was created2:16: Creating remarkable work4:40: New focus — and what is next6:59: The beginnings of adaptive st...2020-07-0746 min
DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Benjamin Hardy - Personality isn't PermanentDr. Benjamin Hardy is an organizational psychologist, an esteemed author, and a renowned speaker. Host Ross Thornley talks with Dr. Hardy talks about his new book, "Personality Isn’t Permanent", why it’s important to spend time thinking about thinking, and some of the keys of adaptability. The pair also discuss psychological flexibility being essential in order to jump from environment to environment — and not being held to the ideas of the former context. Timestamps:2:09: What drove Dr. Hardy towards writing4:26: The various ways writers write7:28: The personality test that could have changed everything13:52: Poking...2020-06-3040 min
DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Michael Keane - Lessons from the former CHRO of P.F. Chang'sMichael Keane is a Strategic Innovative Change Director and managing partner of the Sierra Institute. Host Ross Thornley speaks with Michael about the capability of repackaging a product, mitigating the risks of getting caught not looking ahead, and how capability can grow naturally over time. The pair also discuss creating plausible scenarios instead of strategic planning and how AQ will expose a great many people that don’t have opposable thumbs. Timestamps::51: Who is Michael Keane — in his own words4:14: Looking back on past accomplishments and learning experiences 10:09: How to use the strategy of being...2020-06-2343 min
DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross ThornleyDecoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Heather McGowan - The Adaptation AdvantageHost Ross Thornley talks about adaptability requiring vulnerability — as does learning. Being deeply optimistic about humans, Heather McGowan reflects upon getting in touch with your identity — and leadership within this new normal. She also discusses how humans are transitioning away from universal income without any obligations and why learning is the new pension.Timestamps:1:12: Who is Heather McGowan — in her own words2:48: The transition from corporate work to writing and speaking5:55: Identity — and challenges of adapting that for the future11:00: Different aspects of leadership14:58: Exploration and exploitation in value creation21:08: Successf...2020-06-1643 min