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Tech Me Seriously!Shehara Wooten: Designing Financial Freedom for Sustainable SuccessIn this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech and host of the show, sits down with Shehara Wooten, CFP®, fee-only financial advisor and founder of Your Story Financial, to discuss strategic financial planning, funded sabbaticals, and building long-term wealth without burnout.Shehara shares how her background as an electrical and computer engineer led her to financial planning, where she now helps high-earning professionals design fully funded sabbaticals, strengthen cash flow strategy, and align their money with purpose. The conversation explores how financial burnout affects career performance, why traditional retirement planning often misses the b...
2026-02-2457 minTech Me Seriously!Bryan Bansbach: Smart AI Starts with Strong AutomationIn this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech, sits down with Bryan Bansbach, Director of Infrastructure Operations at TenisiTech, to unpack what smart AI adoption really looks like inside modern IT teams. Bryan shares why the most successful organizations start with strong automation and clear goals before bringing AI into the mix, and how skipping these steps leads to wasted effort, security risk, and overwhelmed employees.Sarah and Bryan dive into early AI wins like automated ticket categorization and faster knowledge retrieval, along with the very real limits of letting AI make decisions...
2025-12-0455 minTech Me Seriously!Jossie Haines: Smart AI Adoption That Builds Effective High-Impact TeamsIn this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech, sits down with Jossie Haines, Executive & Leadership Coach and Fractional Engineering Leader with 25 years at Apple, Tile, Zynga, and American Express. Jossie shares why many companies are overspending on AI without seeing real ROI, and how vague mandates, poor guidance, and early misuse lead to buggy code, security risks, and wasted productivity.She and Sarah dig into the human side of adoption, including research showing how unconscious bias impacts women and older engineers who openly use AI, and why leaders must create clear...
2025-11-2554 minTech Me Seriously!Carlo Cacciatore: Managing the J Curve - Leading Through Technology ChangeIn Part 2 of Sarah Tenisi and Carlo Cacciatore’s conversation, the discussion turns from IT service delivery to the human side of technology implementation: the J curve.The J curve captures the emotional and productivity dip teams experience when adopting new systems. Sarah and Carlo unpack why this happens, what it means for leadership, and how organizations can navigate through the low point to achieve lasting transformation.They explore:How different teams experience the J curve during major tech rolloutsStrategies for change management, communication, and trainingThe importance of l...
2025-10-2833 minTech Me Seriously!Carlo Cacciatore: The Truth About MSP Quality & PricingNot all IT services are created equal, and the consequences can affect your business more than you realize. In this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi sits down with Carlo Cacciatore, VP of Operations at TenisiTech, to explore the realities of IT service delivery, pricing, and industry maturity.Unlike regulated professions such as electricians or accountants, managed service providers (MSPs) don’t require licenses to operate. That means anyone, even “cousin Joe”, can handle sensitive business data, leading to wide gaps in service quality.Carlo and Sarah cover:Comprehensive IT service scope: from cloud...
2025-09-2341 min
Tech Me Seriously!Misty Phillip: Leading with Purpose in Life, Tech & InfluenceIn this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech and host of the show, sits down with Misty Phillip—author, speaker, and COO of TrilogyWorks—to explore how women can lead with purpose, boldness, and resilience across every season of life.Misty shares the strategic framework she’s developed over years of experience in publishing, podcasting, entrepreneurship, and now the cybersecurity and AI space. Together, she and Sarah discuss how small, intentional decisions can compound into powerful influence, whether at home, in business, or in ministry.They dive into the evolution of women’...
2025-08-2647 minTech Me Seriously!Kathy Sebuck: Connected Balance™ - Strategic Leadership Without BurnoutIn this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech and host of the show, talks with Kathy Sebuck, an award-winning communicator, strategic advisor, and founder of Marchitecture, about how modern leaders can create sustainable, high-performing teams without sacrificing well-being.Kathy introduces the Connected Balance™ Experience (CBE)—a leadership framework grounded in neuroscience, heart coherence, and energy management. Drawing on over 25 years of leadership experience at companies such as Microsoft, SAP, AWS, and Citrix, she shares how performance can thrive when leaders prioritize internal alignment over...
2025-08-0554 minTech Me Seriously!Devin C. Hughes: Leading with Gratitude – Transforming Workplace Culture from the Inside OutIn this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech and host of the show, interviews Devin C. Hughes, speaker, author, and culture strategist, who’s worked with clients ranging from Disney to the Department of Defense. Known for his TED-worthy humor and no-fluff delivery, Devin helps leaders build thriving, people-first cultures where trust, retention, and performance go hand in hand.Together, Sarah and Devin explore how gratitude, emotional intelligence, and mindset shifts can transform workplace dynamics. They dig into the practical ways leaders can promote well-being, normalize taking time off, and create meaningful connections on...
2025-06-2450 minTech Me Seriously!Taylor Setar: Women's Fitness in Tech - Empowerment Through Exercise!In this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech and host of the show, interviews Taylor Setar, a certified personal trainer and founder of Fit Firm Coaching. Taylor has worked with hundreds of clients over the past six years, helping women embrace strength and functional training as a foundation for long-term health. Since opening her own fitness center in 2018, she has led countless group fitness classes and personal training sessions, empowering women to build both physical strength and mental toughness.Together, Sarah and Taylor discuss the unique challenges women in...
2025-06-0248 minTech Me Seriously!Nichole Robertson: Non-Technical Paths to Tech Careers – Finding Your Fit!In this episode of Tech Me Seriously, host Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech, converses with Nichole Robertson, the newly appointed CEO of Teladata. Nichole shares her journey from joining Teladata in 2005 and rising to CEO in 2025, emphasizing the importance of gaining technical aptitude through experience rather than just education. They discuss various non-linear paths into IT, the essential role of culture fit in hiring, and the significance of mentorship and willingness to learn. The conversation also delves into strategies for employers to attract diverse talent and the balance between technical skills and personal attributes in achieving long-term industry success.
2025-05-0552 minTech Me Seriously!Nicholas Muy: Compliance Basics - What to Know From the Start!In this episode of Tech Me Seriously, Sarah Tenisi, CEO of Tenisi Tech, engages in an insightful conversation with Nicholas Muy, the current CISO at Scrut Automation. The discussion dives into the fundamentals of compliance programs, their importance in cybersecurity, and how businesses can simplify their compliance strategy to fit their unique needs. They also touch upon the misconceptions of compliance and security, the differences between adhering to and being certified in compliance standards, and the role of technology in streamlining compliance processes. Additionally, Nick shares his extensive background in security, including his work at the Department...
2025-03-1752 min
909ExecCyber909: Episode 16 Special Edition - Women in Tech: Executive Leadership Panel Pt1The episode begins with the host, Den Jones, introducing the Cyber 909 podcast, which focuses on cybersecurity and leadership.
This particular episode is part one of a two-part series featuring a panel of five distinguished women in technology and leadership roles. Den emphasizes the unique perspectives and insights that the guests will share, aiming to provide valuable takeaways for the audience.
Guest Highlights
Shannon Rowbury: A three-time Olympian and Olympic bronze medalist in track and field, currently a managing partner at West Strategy Group, focusing on performance optimization and leadership.
Melissa O'Leary: Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at Ford Solutions...
2025-02-051h 01Tech Me Seriously!Den Jones: Cybersecurity - MythBusters Edition!In this episode of 'Tech Me Seriously,' Sarah Tenisi, CEO of Tenisi Tech, has a candid conversation with Den Jones, the Chief Security Officer at Banyan Security. The episode dives deep into common cybersecurity myths, discussing real-world examples and practical advice for how to better secure organizations. Den shares his extensive experience from working at major Silicon Valley enterprises like Cisco and Adobe, providing insights on the most effective security measures, the pitfalls of outdated strategies, and the importance of simplifying and automating security processes.00:00 Introduction to Tech Me Seriously00:32 Meet Den Jones: Chief...
2024-07-2953 minTech Me Seriously!April Wensel: Building Compassionate Tech CulturesBuilding Compassionate Tech Cultures with April WenzelOn this episode of Tech Me Seriously, host Sarah Tanisi, CEO of Tenisi Tech, engages in a compelling conversation with April Wenzel, international keynote speaker and founder of Compassionate Coding. They explore the significance of integrating emotional intelligence and compassion in tech, tackling misconceptions, industry burnout, and how open-mindedness towards compassionate practices can revolutionize the workplace. April shares her founder's journey, emphasizing the importance of addressing both self-compassion and compassion for colleagues, users, and society. The conversation also touches on generational shifts, the impact of AI, and the essential steps...
2024-07-0755 minTech Me Seriously!Julia Tunstall: Cocktails, Mocktails and Getting Started With AI!In this episode of "Tech Me Seriously," host Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech, welcomes Julia Tunstall, co-founder of A Bar Above, a company dedicated to making craft cocktail skills and high-end barware accessible to everyone. Julia and Sarah discuss Julia's transition from a career in project and data management at life sciences companies to co-founding A Bar Above. Julia shares her passion for cocktails and how she and her husband created a successful business that blends online cocktail education with the sale of premium barware.They explore how Julia's team has integrated AI into their business processes, u...
2024-06-1455 minTech Me Seriously!Stephen Robertson: What's My IP?In this compelling episode of "Tech Me Seriously," Sarah Tenisi, CEO of TenisiTech, dives into the world of Intellectual Property (IP) with guest expert Stephen Robertson. As founder of Metis Partners, Stephen brings over two decades of experience in helping businesses recognize, protect, and leverage their IP assets. Together, they unravel the complexities of intellectual property, offering invaluable insights into its role in driving business growth, securing competitive advantages, and preparing for future scalability.What is Intellectual Property (IP)?Stephen explains that IP encompasses not just patents and copyrights but also brands, trade secrets, software, and...
2024-04-251h 02Tech Me Seriously!Angela Amoroso: Championing Ballet and the Arts for Our Kids EducationAngela Amoroso: Championing Ballet and the Arts for Our Kids’ EducationIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Angela Amoroso, Founder of Scripps Performing Arts Academy, established in 1987.Her goal is to provide a creative nurturing environment that instills self-confidence, self-esteem, and teamwork without sacrificing the core values of dance as an art form.Listen in as Angela discusses why integrating art into the core curriculum, into K-12 education, is more important than ever. In a world of AI, she believes that it’s time to put the A back into STEM...
2023-09-1943 min
Get IT Started. Get IT Done.Episode 27 - Leadership Panel - Women in TechDoes IT have a branding problem? On this week's Get It Started Get It Done podcast, Sarah Tenisi and Theresa Payton discuss how firms can better attract young women to technical roles.
"IT is a trade—you can be successful with zero college." On the GISGID podcast, TenisiTech CEO Sarah Tenisi and Privacy in the Age of Big Data author Theresa Payton reveal how leaders really view candidate qualifications and why more people should be applying for IT jobs."You can't hang your hat on what other people think of you." TenisiTech CEO Sarah Te...
2023-09-0143 minTech Me Seriously!Nicholas Muy: No Need to Feel Insecure Anymore!In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Nicholas Muy, Head of Partnerships at Scrut Automation for North America and the EU.Nick has held a variety of high-impact roles at SaaS companies, many of which are familiar household names. Through his passion for cybersecurity and compliance, he helps companies manage risk and earn trust with their clients by helping them understand and implement great security and compliance practices.Listen in as Nick discusses the challenges of balancing security and compliance while managing risk and building trust with clients in the IT space. He shares his...
2023-06-2351 minTech Me Seriously!Matt Homann: Let's Not Have a Meeting About a Meeting!In this episode - Sarah chats with Matt Homann.Matt is the Founder of Filament, and inventor of Thinksgiving and is passionate about helping people think, meet and learn together better. Are your meetings feeling lackluster and unproductive? It's time to shake things up and transform your gatherings into dynamic, engaging experiences that leave participants inspired and motivated. In this fast-paced world, effective meetings are essential for driving progress and fostering collaboration. From incorporating interactive activities and setting clear objectives to leveraging technology and creating a positive atmosphere, Matt, our guest for today will equip you w...
2023-05-2257 minTech Me Seriously!Sridhar Sunkara: Understanding & Embracing AI to Evolve in BusinessThe Emergence and Take Off of AI in Business and How it Relates to Digital Transformation JourneyArtificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the business landscape, revolutionizing the way organizations operate, and making their operations more efficient, effective, and profitable. AI-driven applications and solutions are becoming increasingly commonplace, and their ability to process vast amounts of data and deliver insights in real time is helping businesses make better-informed decisions. This, in turn, is accelerating the digital transformation journey of organizations across various industries. The emergence and take-off of AI in business have opened up a new...
2023-05-0950 minTech Me Seriously!Shawn Flynn: The Importance of IT in the Context of M&AIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Shawn Flynn, a Principal at a mid-market investment bank among several specialties, focusing on Mergers & Acquisitions of middle-market companies, with revenue between $10-$250 million.Shawn kicked off his career by founding, scaling, and successfully scaling a company in Beijing, China. He is also host of The Silicon Valley Podcast where he speaks to founders on a variety of topics such as building a unicorn company, raising funding, and technology trends.Listen in as Shawn gives his thoughts on IT due diligence for M&A activities. He breaks down...
2023-03-2141 minTech Me Seriously!Shahrzad Nooravi: A Powerful Culture Starts With You!In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Dr. Shahrzad Nooravi, author of A Powerful Culture Starts With You. She is an organizational psychologist and Master Certified Coach (MCC) who helps organizations cultivate thriving workplaces from the inside-out.Dr. Nooravi is the Founder and CEO of Strategy Meets Performance, a business consulting firm that partners with leaders of mid-sized to Fortune 500 organizations to help them create engaging, innovative, and productive cultures.Listen in as Dr. Nooravi discusses the mindset required to be an engaging leader that employees can’t help but be loyal to and never wa...
2023-03-0351 minTech Me Seriously!Ted White: Niche Recruiting in the MSP SpaceIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Ted White, CEO at Vertical Talent Solutions, a recruiting firm focused on finding great technical talent for MSPs (Managed Service Providers).Listen in as Ted dives deep into technical recruiting and what makes finding great IT talent for MSPs different from finding individual IT talent for companies. He discusses the value of hiring a generalist as compared to specialists due to the multifaceted nature of the MSP space.He talks about the traits of the best MSP professionals and how those in the IT space can have an...
2023-02-0342 minTech Me Seriously!Robert Cardillo: Location Science, Digital Safety and the Ethics of AIIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Robert Cardillo, Chairman of the Board at Planet Federal. He was also the sixth Director of United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF), and was a Distinguished Fellow at Saint Louis University.Listen in as Robert discusses how location science and location confidence is ultimately in service of helping people have more productive and fulfilling days.He offers his thoughts on how much is too much when it comes to exposing your kids to the digital world, and how “the wisdom of crowds” contributes to navigation apps such as Goog...
2023-01-3050 minTech Me Seriously!Kaitlyn Allen: A Stitch in Time Saves The Planet!In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Kaitlyn Allen, an expert in helping companies make strategic business-appropriate decisions regarding sustainability and energy transition.She sold her company, Global Affairs Associates, to ClimeCo last year. In addition to working in the ESG consulting space, Kaitlyn is also the Founder of MendIt, a digital marketplace for clothing repair and recycling, connecting existing businesses and consumers.Listen in as Kaitlyn discusses the idea that businesses prosper by innovating business models that help solve global challenges all while building prosperity. In other words, to create wealth without consuming more.
2023-01-0346 minTech Me Seriously!Joanie Connell: The Evolution of Remote Work: Culture Through CommunicationJoanie Connell: The Evolution of Remote WorkIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Dr. Joanie B. Connell, President of Flexible Work Solutions and development expert focused on career and leadership consulting. Her mission is to help technical experts transform into leaders comfortable with managing people and through emotionally-charged situations.She is the author of the two books Consulting to Technical Leaders, Teams, and Organizations: Building Leadership in STEM Environments and Flying without a Helicopter: Preparing Young People for Work and Life.Listen in as Joanie does a deep dive into...
2022-10-1746 min
Reinventing NerdsSarah Tenisi: Supporting Employee GrowthSarah Tenisi is the CEO of TenisiTech, an IT Service provider firm. They to help companies build the IT foundation to support their business goals and manage the IT as the business evolves to ensure that the IT continues to be a tool not a hindrance. Sarah also hosts a podcast for people interested in technology and leadership called Tech Me Seriously. She is used to interviewing people but has agreed for today to be the guest and be interviewed.
Highlights:
Q: How did you become interested in IT?
Sarah describes how she...
2022-09-3029 minTech Me Seriously!Angela Masching: Understanding Corporate GovernanceIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Angela Masching. Her expertise lies in building scalable, successful, sellable businesses, with a particular passion for high-growth organizations and transformative global impact.Angela has held various corporate governance roles and has a wealth of experience on what it takes to make a company successful.Listen in as Angela unpacks the idea that everyone has a boss, no matter one’s role in an organization. She discusses the four major stakeholder groups that make up the governance chain in your typical small-to-midsize company.Angela explains how to de...
2022-09-1241 minTech Me Seriously!Craig Weber: Transform Your Life and Work with the Art of Conversational CapacityIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Craig Weber, author of Conversational Capacity and Influence in Action. He is on a mission to create more healthy, engaged, and adaptive organizations.Craig’s books provide concrete actions you can take to transform your company, and even your personal relationships.Listen in as Craig shares the keys to building up your conversational capacity and ability to produce psychological safety in the workplace. He discusses the evolution of managerial styles from a widespread acceptance of a command-and-control approach to one that embraces more creativity, autonomy, and flexibility....
2022-06-3047 minTech Me Seriously!Anne Bisagno: The Importance of DEI in Building a Prosperous BusinessIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Anne Bisagno, CEO at Xantrion, a managed cybersecurity and IT support firm tailored to mid-sized businesses based in the Bay Area.Xantrion has been consistently named as one of the top managed cybersecurity service providers, and as one of the best places to work in the Bay Area.Listen in as Anne speaks on her motivation behind developing a diversity, equity, and inclusion practice at Xantrion as she reflects on America’s long and ongoing path to greater representation in information technology and the workforce as a whole....
2022-05-2748 minTech Me Seriously!Maria Dion: From Scarcity to Sufficiency - Understanding What's Enough!In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Maria Dion, who has a long career in project management of the built environment.Ten years ago, in an effort to develop a better relationship with money, she read The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist, and then participated in a workshop digging more into those concepts.Those experiences led her to coach on transforming mindsets from scarcity to sufficiency. To learn more about this work, go to Maria’s website, www.mariadion.com.Listen in as Maria explains why we never feel li...
2022-04-2845 min
Get IT Started. Get IT Done.Episode 2 - Sarah Tenisi of Tech Me Seriously! is on the Pod with Den JonesHello and welcome to Get IT Started. Get IT Done. the Banyan Security podcast covering the security industry and beyond. In this episode, our host and Banyan Security's Chief Security Officer Den Jones speaks with Sarah Tenisi. Sarah is CEO of the IT services firm TenisiTech and is host of the podcast Tech Me Seriously!, which features Sarah’s conversations with some of the brightest women working with and for technology companies. Den and Sarah have been friends for over 20 years, and in this discussion they talk about what it was like for Sarah transitioning from being an individual con...
2022-04-0544 minTech Me Seriously!Maritza Diaz: Between Perception and Reality, Lies Opportunity!In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Maritza Diaz, founder of ITJuana, which enables companies in California to create technology centers of excellence in Tijuana. She is also on the Board of Directors for the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco and sits on the Forbes Technology Council.Listen in as Maritza unpacks her initiative to build the Biomed tech valley in Tijuana and why more discussions need to be had on the cross-border economy. She contends that the area covering San Diego and Tijuana makes for a “something way better Silicon Valley” due to i...
2022-02-0142 minTech Me Seriously!Emily Perry: Can Artificial Intelligence Replace the Writing Process?In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Emily Perry, PhD. She is the Senior Education Program Manager at QuillBot, a company focused on developing state-of-the-art AI-based writing and research tools to make writing painless. Emily goes in-depth into how AI is transforming educational writing.She and Sarah kick off the episode defining what AI is (and isn’t) and addressing AI skepticism before dedicating the latter part of the conversation on how QuillBot is making writing “painless” and, in particular, helping students focus their energies on what really matters in their writing assignments.What Y...
2022-01-1153 minTech Me Seriously!Susan Schwartz: The Journey From Expert to LeaderIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Susan Schwartz, Founder and Leadership & Management Coach at The River Birch Group. She spent her early career working as a project manager on large technical projects. Today she focuses on transforming professional experts into excellent leaders. Her book, Creating a Greater Whole, discusses this process in detail.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:58] Why aspiring leaders should never overlook the “soft and squishy” skills● [04:43] How a technical expert transforms into a professional who leads with excellence● [07:43] Why Susan wrote Creating a Grea...
2021-11-0858 min
Let's Go Win PodcastHow to Build a Successful Team - With guest Sarah TenisiEpisode #124: One of my favorite lines to come from this podcast is, "We can still smell it". What does that mean and in what context was that used? You will have to listen to find out but let's just say we can all relate and get a healthy chuckle from it. Sarah Tenisi joined the show to share her insights on leadership, building routines, and why transparency is so important to succeeding as a team. She is an entrepreneur that is wildly intelligent, funny, and vulnerable simultaneously. No wonder she has built such an impressive company and has he...
2021-10-2143 minTech Me Seriously!Christina Dyer: The Power of Unconditional Positive RegardIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Christina Dyer, CEO of Christina Dyer International, an executive leadership and coaching company. She is also the Founder of Noble Adventures, a leadership retreat and adventure company.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:26] What is “unconditional positive regard”?● [09:30] Why “participation trophies” aren’t necessarily a bad thing● [10:58] How does unconditional positive regard help businesses heal the world?● [18:45] The power of one person’s attitude in your organization● [22:04] Christina’s globe-trotting adventures and how got to where she is now● [27:55...
2021-10-051h 08Tech Me Seriously!Alex Goldfayn: Pick Up The Phone and Sell!Alex Goldfayn: Pick Up the Phone and Sell!In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Alex Goldfayn, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and CEO of The Revenue Growth Consultancy. His specialty is motivating sales teams, executives, and owners to take action and quickly increase revenue. On September 22, 2021, he released his newest book Pick Up The Phone and Sell: How Proactive Calls to Customers and Prospects Can Double Your Sales.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [02:12] Two nuggets of wisdom from Alex that has helped Sarah in work...
2021-09-2152 minTech Me Seriously!Michelle Wagner: Mental Health Services Made AccessibleIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Michelle Wagner, the CEO of MindStrong, a telehealth company focused on providing mental health services using traditional methodologies combined with newer technologies like predictive analytics and Artificial Intelligence. Sarah and Michelle chat about the history of mental health and how it has evolved to people now speaking openly about it, and how technology has helped reach out to several patients seeking help with their mental illnesses, with the latest one being the telehealth services. Tune in to listen to Michelle’s history in the industry, and how she’s using Minds...
2021-08-1752 minTech Me Seriously!JM Ryerson: Let's Go Win: The Keys to Living Your Best LifeIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with JM Ryerson, Co-founder and CEO of Let’s Go Win, a professional training and coaching organization focused on helping people develop the mindset to allow them to succeed. JM is the author of Let's Go Win: The Keys To Living Your Best Life (2020) which outlines the tools that he uses to bring about this success.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:30] Why JM wrote his book● [03:46] Allowing your kids to skin their knees● [05:16] Coming up with the 12 facets of life covered in...
2021-08-0143 minTech Me Seriously!Vitale Buford: The Important Journey from Perfectionism to ExcellenceIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Vitale Buford, an executive coach, speaker, and the author of Addicted to Perfect: A Journey Out of the Grips of Adderall. Listen in as Vitale shares how she helps organizations lead with imperfection. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:33] Defining “perfectionism” and why we outsource our self-worth● [02:44] The difference between “perfectionism” and “excellence”● [07:00] How much excellence is “enough”?● [08:44] How Vitale overcame her obsession with perfection● [13:25] How to identify if you are suffering from perfectionism● [18:30] How you lead differently on...
2021-07-0146 min2021-06-1554 minTech Me Seriously!Anna Straus: Creating an Employee Recognition and Appreciation PlatformIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Anna Straus, the CEO of Sparck, an AI platform that helps companies recognize, gauge, and retain employees.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:12] The definition of “employee engagement”, “employee recognition”● [02:44] The evolution of employee engagement and recognition● [04:49] The importance of emotional intelligence for managers● [08:02] How authentic leaders influence their team● [10:21] Differences in different generations of employees● [11:37] How to recognize team members other than with financial rewards● [16:55] Pitfalls that companies with inefficient recognition programs face●...
2021-05-0444 minTech Me Seriously!Vanessa Allen: Succeed in Marketing by Offering Value, Information, Help and Community.In this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Vanessa Allen, Director of Demand Generation at RevCult and Principal Consultant at Allen Associates. She is a growth marketing expert and brand builder who has successfully created multi-channel and online integrated marketing programs. She is known for her industry experience in SaaS technology, sports and active lifestyle, travel, gifts, home and hard goods.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:12] What was marketing 10-15 years ago and what is it today?● [04:32] How marketing technologies have evolved over time● [11:56] Why today’s social me...
2021-04-1953 minTech Me Seriously!Hernani Alves: How to Fall in Love with AccountabilityIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Hernani Alves, a public speaker and the Founder and Chief Motivation Officer at Balanced IQ Leadership. He serves leaders to help make the most complex business skill awesomely simple, by helping their teams fall in love with accountability to maximize workplace culture.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:19] How Hernani’s work was impacted by COVID-19● [03:35] The origin of the name “Hernani”● [04:40] Is enthusiasm innate or developed?● [06:22] The importance of listening to your customers and employees● [09:31] The lack...
2021-04-0158 minTech Me Seriously!Tracy Jackson: How to Handle Difficult Conversations at WorkIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Tracy Jackson, a SHRM-certified HR executive with decades of executive leadership experience working in large organizations in the retail and banking space. As the founder of HR E-Z, Inc., Tracy recognizes a company’s most valuable assets are employees, and helps companies develop HR practices supporting the success and culture of the organization. She is also a speaker who helps people have uncomfortable conversations around diversity, inclusion, and other tough topics.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:19] Defining “uncomfortable conversations”● [02:30] How to tackle an u...
2021-03-1654 minTech Me Seriously!Deanna Kosaraju: The Global Tech Women CommunityIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Deanna Kosaraju, founder of Global Tech Women, an online community with over 16,000 members. The network offers resources, inspiring role models, mentoring, and community-building in every corner of the world. Deanna herself has a long history of working in technology and developing communities for women across the globe.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:20] Deanna’s thoughts on the historic inauguration of VP Kamala Harris● [02:22] Why all of the 156,000 jobs lost in December belonged to women● [05:10] How and why Deanna founded the...
2021-03-0144 minTech Me Seriously!Jill Stelfox: Leading with Offense & the Return of Kindness at WorkThis week, Sarah Tenisi (CEO of Tenisi Tech) chats with Jill Stelfox , the CEO of Panzura in Silicon Valley. Panzura is the fabric that transforms cloud storage into a high-performance global file system. The conversation ranges from listening with curiosity, trusting intuition, going on the offense and being kind to one another at work!0:17- Introduction1.32- Working with Zebra Technology, Location Solutions and player tracking in the NFL4:42- How the project changed the way broadcasters used stats5:59- Applying technology that has ne...
2021-02-1656 min
Tech Me Seriously!Marilou McFarlane: Sports Technology and Democratizing Access for All.Welcome to this episode of Tech Me Seriously with Sarah Tenisi - candid conversations with women exploring their passion for what they do. Our guest in today’s episode is Marilou Macfarlane who is the founder of women in sports technology, nonprofit organization focused on driving opportunities for women in sports technology. Episode Highlight and show notes1; 12- What is sports technology?2:17- Sports performance and fan engagement in eSports3:16- Breaking down the broad umbrella of sports tech into 6 categories5:11...
2021-02-0145 min
Tech Me Seriously!Antonia Mora: Why User Experience Defines the Success of a ProductAntonia Mora: Why User Experience Defines the Success of a ProductIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Antonia Mora, Sr. UX Program Manager at Google Cloud Platform. She has spent her career working within big program management organizations at some of the largest well-known software companies in the world such as Adobe, in addition to Google.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:● [01:26] The difference between “program management” and “project management”● [02:36] What is “user experience”?● [04:30] Pillars of user experience● [08:17] Challenges when developing a good...
2021-01-1541 min
Tech Me Seriously!Stefy Bau: How eSports is Changing the WorldIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Stefy Bau, a seven-time women’s Italian Women's Motocross Champion, the only woman to hold a male professional motocross license from 2000 to 2007, the first woman to be featured in two video games (Supercross 2000 and Freakstyle), and the woman invited to compete against male pro motocross racers in Japan.Now, Stefy is at the forefront of the booming eSports industry. She is the Co-Founder and CEO at InIt Esports and InIt Sports as well as an advisory board member of Women in Sports Tech, Inc. (WiST).What Yo...
2020-12-3153 min
Tech Me Seriously!Val Langmuir - IT Should Be InvisibleVal Langmuir: IT Should Be InvisibleIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Val Langmuir, Director of IT at large nonprofit based in San Francisco.Val describes IT specialists as the people who “work on the plumbing” that allows your device (specifically its computer system) to function securely and productively. Sarah agrees, saying that it is the job of the IT practitioner to “make IT invisible”; however, this opens up a whole world of misconceptions regarding what IT really is and how the general public perceives professionals in this space. Val says that preconce...
2020-12-1541 min
Tech Me Seriously!Kristi Royse: Leadership SecretsKristi Royse: Leadership SecretsIn this episode, Sarah Tenisi speaks with Kristi Royse, founder and CEO at KLR Consulting. She is a leadership development consultant for a wide variety of well-known companies, including Workplace by Facebook and Rodan + Fields.A great leadership team, according to Kristi, is defined by vulnerability and passion. Every individual on the team—especially during these challenging times—needs to be willing to be willing to ask the important questions and be open to receiving answers that they may not always want to hear. Active listening allows us to drop...
2020-11-3039 min
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