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The Thriving Workplace Podcast#47 Bridging all GENERATIONS within workplace with EXPERT Scott MillarIn this episode, we dive deep into the ever-evolving world of work with business leader, keynote speaker, and generational consultant, Scott Millar. Scott shares his insights on how organisations can better engage, retain, and empower Generation Z employees while fostering effective intergenerational collaboration. Drawing from a decade of experience working with young professionals and business leaders globally, Scott provides practical strategies for navigating the multi-generational workforce and leveraging technology and innovation to drive success.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The key challenges and opportunities in bridging generational gaps at workWhat motivates and engages Generation Z...2025-05-0551 min

The IT Experts PodcastEP228 – MSP Lead Gen Secrets with Scott Millar & Ian Luckett Now, for those of you who don’t know Scott, he’s been helping MSPs since 2016 after experiencing the all-too-familiar frustration of lead generation in his own MSP. As he says, once you’re in the room with a prospect, it’s usually straightforward to talk about tech, pain points and solutions. The hard bit? Getting in the room in the first place. That challenge became the mission behind IT Rockstars, and today Scott works with hundreds of MSPs around the world, transforming how they attract and engage new business. The heart of our conversation was about practical...2025-04-1432 min

The MSP Marketing MachineThe #1 AI Opportunity for MSPs in 2025 (That No One's Talking About)Most MSPs are overlooking a massive opportunity with AI this year – and it’s sitting right in front of your clients. In this video, Scott from IT Rockstars breaks down how you can position yourself as the AI leader for your clients by using a simple Microsoft Copilot readiness assessment. ✅ Discover why Copilot is more than just a feature ✅ Learn the right questions to ask during sales and onboarding ✅ Find out how to turn AI awareness into billable project work ✅ Position yourself as the go-to MSP for AI enablement Whether your clients are already...2025-04-1305 min

The MSP Marketing MachineThe tiktokification of LinkedInDoes your MSP do and sory of video marketing? Why it's become more important than ever.2025-03-1702 min

The MSP Marketing MachineIan Luckett: What's the long term goal for your MSP?7 Day Free Trial IT Rockstars https://www.itrockstars.net It's been three years since we last caught up with Ian Luckett, and he's been busy! Ian and Stuart Warwick combined forces to form the MSP Growth Hub, aiming to help Managed Service Providers (MSPs) grow faster, overcome challenges, and make a bigger impact. In this interview, Ian shares how their partnership has grown to support over 50 MSPs, providing leadership training, sales, marketing strategies, and actionable tips to scale your MSP profitably. Discover how to clearly define your vision, build your business strategically, and prepare for a successful exit. Whether...2025-03-0920 min

The MSP Marketing MachineWhat's the Hottest IT Topic for Small Businesses in 2025? AI, Cybersecurity, or Something Else?Are small business owners more focused on AI, cybersecurity, or just making sure their IT works seamlessly? In this episode, we dive into what’s driving engagement in the IT world right now. Scott from IT Rockstars discusses lead generation for MSPs, the biggest IT trends in 2025, and how businesses of different sizes prioritize their IT needs. Guest Chris from One to One Tech Solutions shares insights on how MSPs can attract the right clients, the role of AI in IT services, and why referrals alone aren't enough to grow an MSP.2025-02-2324 min

The MSP Marketing MachineYann Davies Abcom IT: 29 Years in IT: The Evolution of MSPs, Compliance & AI Disruption7 Day Free Trial: https://www.itrockstars.net What does it take to survive and thrive in the ever-changing IT industry? In this episode, we sit down with an MSP veteran with 29 years of experience, tracing his journey from computer recycling to managed IT services and the growing role of compliance and AI in today's market. The evolution of MSPs: From hardware to compliance & cybersecurity The rise of AI & Microsoft Copilot – what it means for MSPs The increasing compliance demands on businesses & MSPs Lessons from decades in IT & where the industry is headed From early days managing thousands of machines fo...2025-02-1533 min

The MSP Marketing MachineHow to Get High-Performing Ad Creatives for Your MSPIT Rockstars https://www.itrockstars.net 7 Day Free Trial Are you an MSP or IT business wondering how to create effective ad images for LinkedIn, Facebook, or Instagram? In this video, I’ll show you exactly where I get my ad creatives from and how you can run successful ad campaigns without relying on generic templates. But before that, I’m sharing my weekly ad performance breakdown—real stats from my own campaigns! You’ll see how much I spent, how many leads and purchases I generated, and why lead generation ads work best for MSPs comp...2025-02-0905 min

The MSP Marketing MachineLead Scoring A Secret MSP Lead Generation Tactic Not To MissGet Help Generating Leads For Your MSP: https://www.itrockstars.net MSPs & IT business owners – if you're running ads but struggling to turn leads into real sales appointments, this video is for you! I’ll break down Lead Scoring – a game-changing strategy that helps you identify your hottest prospects so you know exactly who to call and when. Plus, I’ll show you real ad stats from my latest campaign.2025-02-0206 min

The MSP Marketing MachineMSP Lead Nurturing Using CRM AutomationsWe dive into how to generate and convert leads for your MSP or IT business. We'll break down how our highly effective Meta lead generation ads have generated 52 leads in just 7 days and at an affordable cost. But the real secret is in what happens AFTER you get those leads. You'll learn: How we use automation to deliver valuable educational content to leads The power of direct mail to engage and remind leads of your offer How lead scoring helps us identify and focus on the hottest leads The exact steps of our lead nurturing process...2025-01-2906 min

The MSP Marketing MachineMSP Owners: Are You Struggling to Get Your Marketing to Work?MSP Owners: Want to know the hidden marketing secret that could make your business stand out and attract more clients? Tim Fitzpatrick shares how a simple differentiating message—like a roofer promising to “treat your home like it’s our own”—can make all the difference, and how MSPs can apply the same principle to speak to their clients' real pain and deliver the results they actually care about. https://www.itrockstars.net 2025-01-2651 min

The MSP Marketing MachineHow I Generate $7 MSP Leads with Meta Ads (Real Campaign Breakdown)In this video, I break down a live Meta Ads campaign specifically for MSPs and IT service providers. Watch as I walk you through: ✅ Weekly ad performance stats from the IT Rockstars account✅ Cost per lead (CPL) insights and why lead quality matters✅ The full funnel setup, from ad creatives to the landing page✅ My email automation process to filter and nurture leads Learn how I generated 6-8 leads at around $7 each, with tips on how to improve lead quality and what to do with your leads after they opt-in. If you'r...2025-01-1908 min

The MSP Marketing MachinePart 5/5 Long Term MSP Lead Generation aka The Power AudienceWelcome to the final video in our Lead Generation Series for MSPs. In this video, I’ll introduce the Power Audience concept—a proven strategy to build and leverage a large audience over time, generating consistent leads and driving long-term growth for your MSP. Ready to Build Your Power Audience? Join our membership for a done-with-you service, including step-by-step guidance, templates, and weekly support: https://www.itrockstars.net Work with me directly to set up and manage your marketing system: https://calendly.com/itrockstars/one-on-one-with-scott-clone 2025-01-0205 min

The MSP Marketing MachinePart 4/5 MSP Tips & Tricks For Lead Gen AdsWelcome back to our Lead Generation Series for MSPs. In this video, I’ll walk you through the practical steps to set up and run lead gen ads that drive results for your MSP. With insights from working with over 500 MSPs since 2016, I’ll share what works, what doesn’t, and the lessons we’ve learned so you can avoid costly mistakes. Want to Work With Us? Join our membership for a done-with-you service to create high-performing ads: https://www.itrockstars.net Schedule a call with me to manage your ads and mark...2024-12-2607 min

The MSP Marketing MachinePart 3/5 MSPs ever considered lead gen ads?Welcome back to the Lead Generation Service for MSPs! In this video, I’m sharing real-world stats from one of our best-performing campaigns at IT Rockstars. You'll see exactly how we helped Steve from Tekcom Computers in Wylie, Texas, generate 24 leads in just four days with a minimal budget using lead gen ads on the Meta platform. Ready to Level Up Your Lead Gen? Join our membership for a done-with-you marketing service: https://www.itrockstars.net Work with me directly to manage your marketing and ad spend: https://calendly.com/itrockstars/one-on-one-with-scott-clone Stay tu...2024-12-1906 min

The MSP Marketing MachinePart 2/5 Six Lead Generation Options for Your MSPIn this video, we’re diving into the top lead generation strategies for managed service providers (MSPs) and IT businesses. I'll cover the pros and cons of each method, sharing insights from over 500 MSPs we've worked with at IT Rockstars. Whether you’re looking to scale your client base or just starting your marketing efforts, this video is packed with actionable advice. Want Help with Your Marketing? Join our membership for a done-with-you lead generation service: https://www.itrockstars.net Schedule a call with me: https://calendly.com/itrockstars/one-on-one-with-scott-clone 2024-12-1206 min

Small Business BIG StoriesGen Z Trailblazer: Scott Millar's Entrepreneurial Journey with BOP IndustriesScott Millar, the 23-year-old founder of BOP Industries, shares his remarkable journey from selling keyrings at local markets to running a successful education company. This episode explores how Scott built a business that has impacted over 100,000 young people. Scott candidly discusses the challenges of being a young entrepreneur, the importance of mentorship, and navigating generational dynamics in the workplace. From embracing personal strengths to innovating responsibly, Scott offers valuable insights on leadership, adaptability, and the future of work. His experiences highlight the critical role of pushing beyond comfort zones, intergenerational collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership in business success. ...2024-12-0621 min

The MSP Marketing MachinePart 1 The MSP Lead Generation ProblemMany MSPs have tried tactics like Google Ads, hiring salespeople, SEO, social media, and building flashy websites—only to find they’re still not getting results. The problem often comes down to one thing: a lack of an intentional and strategic lead generation system. In this episode, I explain how to create a predictable, scalable system that not only brings in leads but also adds long-term value to your business. Ready to take action? Visit our website: https://www.itrockstars.net Book a one-on-one call with me: https://calendly.com/itrockstars/one-on-one-with-scott-clone 2024-12-0502 min

The MSP Marketing MachineA New Lead Magnet For MSPsI spoke with Michael Bakaic of The Cyber Score - he's been helping a handful of MSPs with in person events - something I've always struggled to get my head around. Michael dives into the ultimate conversation starter at events for MSPs which is his "Cyber Score" hook. Like this video and want to learn more about IT Rockstars? Visit: https://www.skool.com/mspgames 2024-11-1131 min

The MSP Marketing MachineShould I Follow Gary V's Advice for Daily Posting in 2024Inspired by a recent 5:30 a.m. encounter with Gary Vaynerchuk's latest advice. Gary advocates for a return to daily posting—videos, images, and content shared across all platforms—to connect with a hyper-targeted audience. But is it really the best strategy in 2024? Scott reflects on his past experience posting every day, the effectiveness of ads for generating leads, and the challenges IT businesses face in creating genuine content. Should he go back to daily posting or stick with the simplicity of ads? Join Scott as he breaks down the pros and cons, shares his...2024-11-0204 min

The MSP Marketing MachineMeta Lead Gen Ads for MSPsMSPs: Have you ever tried lead gen ads on the Meta platform? Powerful and great value. Here's the process I use to warm those leads up: 1) Run the ads to a lead magnet, webinars work best. 2) Re-market to those leads via your CRM of choice. 3) Follow up with the leads once they've been warmed up with your content. Easy when you know how - here's a video with a high level overview of the process. https://www.skool.com/mspgames/about #mspmarketing #itrockstars #itservices 2024-10-2702 min

The Financial Planning PodcastScott Millar - Finova MoneyThis week on The Financial Planning Podcast, host Lewis Byford welcomes Scott Millar, Founder and Chartered Financial Planner at Finova Money. Scott is passionate about building strong relationships with his clients and is constantly learning, both in his business and about the unique needs of those he serves. He’s also dedicated to mentoring new entrants into the financial planning profession. In this episode, Scott talks about the importance of humility in the industry and how having the ability to pivot when needed is crucial for long-term success. Outside of work, Scott enjoys spending time with family an...2024-10-1559 min

The MSP Marketing MachineThe Single Best Way To Generate Leads For Your IT BusinessI often emphasize the importance of "high-quality leads," but the big question is, how do you actually get high-quality leads for your MSP? In this video, I break down exactly how we generate these leads for our clients at IT Rockstars and how you can build a sizeable pool—think 2000+ high-quality leads for your sales process. It's not rocket science, just hard work. Check out our membership at https://www.skool.com/mspgames/about 2024-10-0108 min

The MSP Marketing MachineThe AI Podcast SpecialThis conversation was generated using NotebookLM by Google the data source is ebook I wrote for MSPs back in 2024 check out the full book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/SEO-Guide-MSPs-Read-Sales/dp/B0CV5RTLWZ 2024-09-1806 min

The MSP Marketing MachineMSP Shadow KeywordsThis is a practice presentation - we have a system here at IT Rockstars called The MSP Shadow System. It's a way you can outrank bigger IT companies in the search by uncovering topics they are not focusing on. Find out more about IT Rockstars at our skool group >> https://www.skool.com/mspgames/about 2024-09-1528 min

The MSP Marketing MachineM365 Backups - is this something your MSP offers?Ever wonder about your M365 data and how safe it is from data loss? Many are now looking at backup solutions that take thier microsoft data and backup to an alternative location. Today we look at Syscloud and what can be backed up to Amazon's AWS platform.2024-09-0935 min

Mambition#26 - "Resilience Unscripted: The SEN Mums' Journey" with Leisa MillarIn this episode Alex and Tiffany sit down with Leisa Millar, an award-winning writer, editor, and strategist, and the inspiring creator of The SEN Mums' Career Club. Leisa shares her personal journey of raising a child with Kabuki syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that has reshaped her life as both a mother and a professional. Leisa opens up about the often unseen challenges that come with parenting a child with special educational needs and the emotional adjustments required when the reality of motherhood differs from expectations. She reflects on how these experiences have given...2024-08-1841 min

The MSP Marketing MachineEasyDMARC Review & Demo: Boosting MSP Profits Made SimpleMike Anderson from EasyDMARC dives into the tool and explains how managed IT service providers (MSPs) can leverage the multi customer module to add an additional profit centre for thier business. Since the recent changes Gmail and Yahoo have both deployed DMARC/DKIM and SPF has been a hot topic. Many small businesses don't have any of these email sending/delivery standards in place and it's costing them money in mutiple areas. For a free trail of the EasyDMARC solution check out my affiliate link https://partners.easydmarc.com/cwtz9opyac2b 2024-08-1621 min

The Money Marketing PodcastIn Conversation With... Rob Schwartz, Rob Bell and Scott Millar, co-founders, Finova MoneyIn this episode of In Conversation With, host Lois Valley chats to the three founders of Finova Money: Rob Schwartz, Rob Bell and Scott Millar. The business, which recently celebrated its first anniversary, was established to focus on client-centred financial planning. They talk about the importance of a client-centred approach, focusing on lifelong relationships and holistic financial planning rather than just managing money. They also discuss how the Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty is a positive development, which ensures they are delivering the best outcomes for their clients. 2024-07-2441 min

The MSP Marketing MachineAre your quotes losing you business?In this episode, I dive into some agency-related questions for Gabby from Electric Peach. She specializes in marketing for MSPs. One of the points she touches on is evaluating your current business assets, including your quotes. From a marketing perspective, this is something I've never considered before. Adding line items for services and software in quotes is straightforward, what about the copy? Are your quotes too confusing or overly technical? Does the copy convert? It's worth reviewing, as it could be a small hinge in your business that, once fixed, will swing open big doors for you. 2024-06-3034 min

The MSP Marketing MachineMSP Service Delivery with Michelle CoombsEver had a red flag customer? Do you have a process nailed down when you get an unhappy customer and what you should be doing to resolve? I speak with Michelle and discuss service delivery for managed IT service providers.2024-06-2237 min $DattaQueensland\'s podcast$ DattaQueensland's podcastBridge Building Podcast Episode 62: Datta Podcast: The Future of Education Summit with Scott Millar & Megan King.Right off the back of a very successful Datta conference and quite frankly I am seriously excited about the future of education, I have the pleasure of spending some time with two sensational educators. Scott Millar and Megan King will spearhead a conference in July called the “Future of Education Summit” and you are just about to hear that they base this future on giving our students access to and the ability to practice and use those 21st-century skills. And one of the staples of their methods is design thinking. Now I do give Scott a bit of...2024-06-1935 min

Young Entrepreneurs Show with JCYES Ep 6 - Scott Millar 22 Year old Founder & CEO of BOP IndustriesScott Millar is a business leader, keynote speaker, and generational consultant on a mission to help organisations navigate the ever changing future of work. Launching his business in early high school, Scott has spent the past 10 years working with young professionals and business leaders around the world to explore how technology and innovation are changing the way we live, work, and learn. As one of Australia's top 30 business leaders under 30 years of age, Queensland’s Young Small Business Leader, APAC's Inspiring Youth Leader, two-time TEDx Speaker, and LGBT advocate, Scott is passionate about inspiring others to seize...2024-03-1132 min

Adviser 3.0: The PodcastEp 74: Slaying Sacred Cows in Financial Planning with Scott Millar, Rob Bell & Rob SchwarzIn this episode, Abraham Okusanya is joined by the guys behind the new business, Finova Money - Scott Millar, Rob Bell & Rob Schwarz. They shed light on their bad introductions to the profession, what made them take the step towards creating their own business and what the first few months since launch have been like.2023-12-141h 08

MaateCastAliens Are Real, Answering YOUR Questions, Success = Happiness? Barbenheimer Review, Skydiving Experience - MaateCast Ep 10Welcome to Episode 10 of the Maatecast. In this week's episode, the maates discuss the impact of Aliens being real, whether success brings happiness (deep thought), how to deal with anxiety, SKYDIVING experience, reviews of Utopia by Travis Scott, Barbie, and Oppenheimer. In addition, the boys answer questions submitted by YOU. We thank you for supporting us and hope you enjoy episode 10!! If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision. Everybody's Instagram: @themaates @christiangilbank @mills.dowry Separate Channels: @crgilly ...2023-08-041h 06

The XS Noize PodcastThe Baseball Project’s Scott McCaughey talks Grand Salami Time!In episode #140 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar meets Scott McCaughey from supergroup The Baseball Project to discuss their fourth studio album, Grand Salami Time! The band is made up of Steve Wynn (The Dream Syndicate), former R.E.M. members Peter Buck and Mike Mills, Linda Pitmon (Filthy Friends, Alejandro Escovedo) and Scott McCaughey (The Minus 5/Young Fresh Fellows and R.E.M. Produced by formative R.E.M. producer Mitch Easter (Let’s Active, The dB’s) on his final album, Grand Salami Time! brought together former R.E.M. members in the studio again for the first...2023-08-0140 min

SpyHards - A Spy Movie PodcastBrigitte Millar on Spectre + No Time to Die - SpyMaster Interview #56Agent Scott and guest operative Kathryn Vinclaire welcome actress Brigitte Millar to the show to talk about playing the villainous Dr. Vogel in Spectre and No Time to Die. She also reveals stories from working on Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and more! You can track the progress of Kathryn's documentary, Women at 36,000 Feet, at Flight Path Productions' website, or follow her on Instagram and Twitter. Become a SpyHards Patron and gain access to top secret "Agents in the Field" bonus episodes, movie commentaries and more! Soci...2023-07-211h 13

MaateCastHEATED The Flash Review, Hating 9-5 Life, Astroworld Vs Rodeo, Loving Camping With Mates, Hip/Hip Rap Taking Over, Drake’s Legacy & New Album - MaateCastEp8Welcome to Episode 8 of the Maatecast. In this episode Millar and Christian have a few heated debates... one being about the new Flash movie, and another about whether or not Rodeo is Travis Scott's Best Album. In addition to these, the boys open up about not wanting the 9-5 life, really enjoying camping with mates, how hip/hop rap is taking over the world, Drake's Legacy & New Album, And More. We hope you enjoy. If you want to be more than a Mate, join the vision. Everybody's Instagram: @themaates ...2023-07-071h 00

EdLeaders AustraliaE49 | Meagan King and Scott Millar - The Innovation in Education FestivalIn this episode, we chat with Meagan King, Director of Innovation at MLC Perth and Scott Millar, Chief Trouble Maker at BOP Industries, who together run the Innovation in Education Festival, on both the East and West Coast of Australia. We hope you enjoy this chat with Meagan and Scott. To connect with Meagan - find her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/meagan-king-2244a3109/ To connect with Scott - find him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/smillar1/ EdLeaders is available on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts or on the link b...2022-10-061h 09

Hero In ProgressAngel Millar - Path Of The Warrior MysticThis week my guest is author, consulting hypnotist, and personal growth mentor Angel Millar. Angel is the author of numerous books including Path Of The Warrior Mystic : Being A Man In An Age Of Chaos & The 3 Stages Of Initiatic Spirituality : Craftsman, Warrior, Magician.In this episode, Angel shares his wisdom on the state of the Warrior archetype in modern society, as well as how we can navigate through the world's current chaos, or what he calls the 'time of the black magician".Contact Angel Millar :YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/AngelMillarAuthor 2022-09-011h 16 $It\'s a Numbers Game$ It's a Numbers GameEP005 – How Much Should I Budget for Sales and Marketing with Scott Millar & Daniel Welling Welcome to the fifth episode of It’s a Numbers Game Podcast by The MSP Finance Team with Daniel Welling & Adam Morris. We created It’s a Numbers Game Podcast to help MSP owners learn and understand how to build and maintain a financially healthy MSP business. In this podcast series, MSP business owners like you will learn the fundamental steps, tips, and tricks, and the dos and don’ts to achieve MSP financial growth. In this episode, we talk with Scott Millar of the IT Rockstars as he helps us understand how much an MSP shou...2022-07-0419 min

Cool Collaborations#41 Graeme Priddle and Carlie Starr – CollaboratioNZHere we are at the last podcast of season 2, episode #41. I finish up this season with a conversation that is really a continuation of the last episode where we talked about collaboration in the world of creating art. I am privileged to speak with Graeme Priddle and Carlie Starr on the gathering of kiwi and international artists at CollaboratioNZ in northern New Zealand. We explore what Collaboration New Zealand is all about, some of what Carlie and Graeme see as special about the gathering, and some insights into the creativity that comes in this unique collaborative setting. Please enjoy...2022-06-2146 min

Cool Collaborations#40 Neville Parker – Collaborative Art GalleriesMy guest today is Neville Parker, a sculptor from New Zealand and a keen supporter of a gathering of artists called CollaborationNZ. Today we talk about how he came into a collaborative mindset through CollaborationNZ, how art galleries work, and how Neville used a collaborative business model for his galleries. Some links to some of the things we discuss during this episode: Neville ParkerCollaborationNZThe Artwonk PodcastBook: Sarum: The Novel of England by Edward RutherfordYour host for the Cool Collaborations podcast is Scott Millar. Scott is the principle of Collaboration Dynamics, where he often works as...2022-06-0844 min

Cool Collaborations#39 Sharon Fraser and Jennifer Chaplyn – Clarion CallIt’s my privilege to speak with Sharon Fraser and Jennifer Chaplin, two of the three founding directors of an Australian consultancy called Clarion Call. Sharon brings her experience in the health system together and Jennifer brings experience from the service system. Both Jennifer and Sharon have a huge depth of experience and skill for creating spaces where community voices can be heard, and systems level change can occur. In our conversation, today we touch a little on what Sharon and Jennifer do, some of the key collaboration ingredients and examples, and then we spend some time unpacking the id...2022-05-2654 min

The XS Noize PodcastMichael Head leads his Red Elastic Band into a new chapter with 'Dear Scott'In episode #86 of The XS Noize Podcast, Mark Millar catches up with one of the greatest ever British songwriters Michael Head of The Red Elastic Band. Michael Head leads his Red Elastic Band into a fresh chapter with optimism and some of the best music of his career. His new Bill Ryder-Jones-produced album, Dear Scott, will be released on Fri, 27 May 2022, via Modern Sky UK. Michael talks about starting with the Pale Fountains, Dear Scott, songwriting, and more in this interview.2022-05-1451 min

Cool Collaborations#38 Tai Lake – Hawaii Artists Collaboration (revisit)I happened across Tai Lake and the Hawaii Artists Collaboration by accident, and I am so grateful that I did. In this episode, Tai shares his perspectives on the creative power of collaboration and the ability to bring together masters of the craft to grow their skills and their vocabulary. I found his enthusiasm for collaboration more than a little infectious, and I am grateful that we were able to connect.Our conversation makes me think about the kind of people we bring into collaborative work and the level of maturity or mastery in an area of...2022-05-1041 min

Cool Collaborations#37 Thea Snow – Collaboration and Reimagining GovernmentI am speaking today with Thea Snow, Director with the Centre for Public Impact for Australia and New Zealand. Thea’s worked previously as a lawyer, a civil servant, and as part of the Nesta Innovation Foundation in the United Kingdom. In our conversation today, we talk about reimagining government and the role of collaboration in that reimagining, about storytelling, sense-making, and imagining, and about complexity in systems change. I’m sure you’ll enjoy our conversation. Some links to some of the things we discuss during this episode: Thea SnowNesta – The Innovation FoundationCentre for Public ImpactBook...2022-04-2649 min

Cool Collaborations#36 Scott Millar – Questions and AnswersThis is a solo episode. Just me answering a few questions I’ve received from listeners. I have a chance to share some of my thinking around collaboration, my background, and some of the overlap between good collaboration and good leadership. Please enjoy. Some links to some of the resources I mention during this episode: Scott MillarBook: Beyond Reason: Using Emotions as You Negotiate by Roger Fisher and Dan Shapiro Book: Principles: Life and Work by Ray DalioBook: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It by Chris Voss and Tahl RazYou...2022-04-1224 min

Cool Collaborations#35 Pradeep U.N. – Truths and InsightsFor this episode, I am speaking with Pradeep U.N., who is the Senior Director at Microsoft for Inclusive Innovation and Solutions. Pradeep is also the founder of Truths and Insights, which is a platform to enable good conversations, share our truths, and inform decisions. Our conversation today is focused on Truths and Insights, where there is so much rich ground to explore. We talk about biases, inclusion, storytelling and so much more. I’m sure you’ll enjoy our conversation. Some links to some of the things we discuss during this episode: Pradeep U.N.Book...2022-03-291h 05

Cool Collaborations#34 Oliver Brandes – Water Management and CollaborationThe conversation today is with Oliver Brandes on collaboration and modern water management. Oliver is an economist and lawyer by training and what he would call a trans-disciplinarian by design. He serves as Co-Director of the POLIS Project on Ecological Governance, based at the University of Victoria’s Centre for Global Studies (CFGS), where he leads the award-winning POLIS Water Sustainability Project. He focuses on water sustainability, sound resource management, public policy development, and ecologically based legal and institutional reform.In our conversation, we talk about the role of collaboration in managing water, concepts of collaborative consent, an...2022-03-1551 min

Cool Collaborations#33 Kerry Graham - Collaboration for ImpactIn this repost of a season 1 episode, I’m joined by Kerry Graham, one of the co-founders of Collaboration for Impact which is an Australian organization working to support systems-level change on important issues like youth incarceration, social issues, health, and more. This is incredibly interesting work, because it's dealing with issues that are often created by the system itself – about making change that is bigger than any one organization or group. Kerry and her co-founder Liz Skelton have just passed the reins for Collaboration for Impact to Anna Powell, and I wanted to reflect on Kerry's insights and expe...2022-03-0150 min

Cool Collaborations#32 Peter Fisk – Collaboration in businessTime for a fantastic conversation with Peter Fisk on how collaboration plays an important role in the success of business. Peter Fisk is a global thought leader, award-winning author and expert advisor, on the future of business, on leadership and strategy, as well as innovation and marketing. He leads GeniusWorks, a strategic innovation accelerator based in London. He is a professor of leadership, strategy and innovation at IE Business School in Madrid. Peter is a Global Director of Thinkers50 and founder of the European Business Forum. Peter’s written 8 books in 35 languages, his latest being Business Decoded: Have the Co...2022-02-1546 min

Cool Collaborations#31 Cameron Norman – Design and CollaborationI’ve always had an interest in design and design thinking, although I’ve never pursued that interest in much depth. Cameron Norman, my guest on this episode of the Cool Collaborations podcast, is a professional designer, psychologist, evaluator, and educator with a great interest in the science and practice of innovation. He runs a consultancy called Censemaking and he is an adjunct professor in the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at the University of Toronto.In our conversation, we talk about what Cameron’s calls Design for Humans and how the concepts and approaches of design...2022-02-011h 06

Cool Collaborations#30 Michael Kerr – Humor and CollaborationTime to have some fun. Michael Kerr is my guest for a great conversation on the connections between humor in the workplace and collaboration. Michael is a researcher, writer, and Canadian Hall of Fame Speaker on inspiring workplace cultures and businesses that leverage their humor resources to drive outrageous results. His ideas on building better workplace cultures have been featured in hundreds of publications worldwide, his Inspiring Workplaces blog is internationally recognized and he’s authored 8 books, including, “The Jerk-Free Workplace,” “The Humor Advantage,” and “Hire, Inspire, and Fuel Their Fire.”In our conversation, we connect the ideas of humor...2022-01-1850 min

Cool Collaborations#29 Max Hardy and Anthony Boxshall on Authentic Co-designEpisode #29 is a repost of one of the fantastic conversations from the first season on the Cool Collaborations podcast. For this episode, I tried something a little different. I was joined by both Anthony Boxshall and Max Hardy, from Australia, for a dive into Authentic Co-design. We explore the stories of Authentic Co-design came from and some of the different angles on how, when, and why you would use a co-design process. In our conversation, Max brings the engagement expertise while Anth brings the leadership, scientist, and government expertise. They are quite the team and I very much enjoyed...2022-01-0451 min

Cool Collaborations#28 Alex Ryan - MaRS Discovery DistrictAlex Ryan is my guest for episode #28. Alex helps governments and corporate partners innovate at MaRS Discovery District, in Toronto, Ontario with work in electricity, smart cities, community health. And what really attracted my attention, was Alex’s thinking in systemic design, complex thinking and innovation. While that’s pretty impressive, he’s also written on smart cities, data governance, policy innovation and social innovation and been published in the World Economic Forum, Fast Company, Axios, Stanford Social Innovation Review, and Complexity.We discuss the connections between collaboration and innovation, some of their common ingredients, and the import...2021-12-2149 min

Cool Collaborations#27 Jen Beardsley and Taylor Gilliland – Crowdsourcing and Open InnovationIt’s #27 and I’m joined by two guests for this episode. Jen Beardsley is the Prize Competitions Program Administrator for the United States Bureau of Reclamation and Taylor Gilliland is the Senior Advisor for Innovation Programs at the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering. For this episode we are again talking about crowdsourcing, but this time from the perspective of two people who routinely use crowdsourcing methods to solve problems inside their own agencies. We talk about how crowdsourcing and open innovation methods have been used to advance the work in invasive species, protective masks, and pipeline leak...2021-12-0751 min

Cool Collaborations#26 Adam Kahane – Facilitating BreakthroughFor episode #26, I have the distinct pleasure of a conversation with Adam Kahane about his most recent book Facilitating Breakthrough: How to Remove Obstacles, Bridge Differences, and Move Forward Together. We discuss what Adam calls transformative facilitation and how its set of ‘shifts’ fit within collaboration. Adam has published several books describing his thinking, approaches, and experiences from collaborating on significant issues all over the world. He is the Director of REOS Partners which is an “international social enterprise that helps people move forward together on their most important and intractable issues”.Enjoy my conversation with Adam...2021-11-2343 min

Cool Collaborations#25 Andrew Mangan - Collaborating for Sustainable DevelopmentAndrew Mangan joins me for episode #25 of the podcast. At the time we recorded the episode, Andrew was the Executive Director of the United States Business Council for Sustainable Development. Andy has recently stepped out of the Executive Director position and continues to serve on the Board for the US BCSD. Andrew Mangan founded the council in 1992 and developed it into a globally recognized leader in sustainable development solutions, collaboration, and innovation. In our conversation, we talk about how businesses that might normally never work together have found ways to collaborate to reduce waste and cost and improve their...2021-11-0942 min

Cool Collaborations#24 Kim Hyshka - The Conversation Inside CollaborationFor episode #24, my guest is Kim Hyshka, the Principal of Dialogue Partners and a civic and public engagement expert based in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Kim is all about building capacity in people and communities so they can have meaningful dialogue and be able to work better together. It’s always a lot of fun to talk to Kim, because she carries such positive energy in the conversation. Today we talk about creating opportunities to bring people together, the quality of our conversations, failing and being vulnerable, and having good virtual conversations. Here’s some links to more infor...2021-10-2650 min

Cool Collaborations#23 Paul Thagard - On philosophy, cognitive science, and collaboration.Welcome to episode #23 of the Cool Collaborations podcast. My guest today is Paul Thagard, PhD, a is a philosopher, cognitive scientist, and author. He is a Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Philosophy at the University of Waterloo and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. He has been awarded the Molson Prize (2007) and a Killam Prize (2013) by the Canada Council for the Arts.Our conversation covers a lot of ground as we explore collaboration in the world of people, animals, and artificial intelligence, in line with the work in Paul’s new book Bots and Beasts: What Ma...2021-10-1244 min

Cool Collaborations#22 Ryon Stewart and Christine Jenkins – Crowdsourcing at NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation - part 2Here's the second part of my conversation with Ryon Stewart and Christine Jenkins from NASA’s Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation. As Challenge Coordinators at NASA, Ryon and Christine bring crowdsourcing methods and expertise so that it can be a source of solutions for problems facing NASA and agencies across the United States. In the conclusion of our conversation, Ryon and Christine talk about the problems that can be crowdsourced, how good ideas are recognized, and more. To find out more about the Center of Excellence and crowdsourcing projects at NASA, here’s a few links you mig...2021-09-2834 min