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Stand Up to Stand OutEpisode 13: Unlocking Creativity with 13-Time Emmy Winner Gil RiefIn this episode of Stand Up To Stand Out podcast, engage with the insights and humor of Gil Rief, a 13-time Emmy Award-winning writer and producer renowned for his work with Ellen DeGeneres and Jennifer Hudson. Host dives into a fascinating conversation with Gil about his unique experiences in television, his creative process, and his innovative workshop model that fosters creativity using the writer's room approach. Discover how creativity and innovation are crucial for any industry and learn practical techniques to generate and evaluate ideas efficiently. Whether through humor, collaboration, or structured creativity, Gil offers valuable lessons applicable beyond...2025-05-0249 min
Stand Up to Stand OutEpisode 12: Liz Brown on Turning Legal Expertise into Meaningful ImpactIn this episode, my guest is Liz Brown, a distinguished professor of law and taxation at Bentley University. With a career spanning corporate law and academia, Liz has led transformative initiatives in emerging tech, data privacy, and ethical conflict resolution.
Together, we dive into the pivotal lessons Liz has learned—from navigating the demands of a high-achieving legal career to finding fulfillment in teaching and writing. She shares strategies for effective communication, making career transitions with confidence, and leveraging legal expertise as a strategic advantage in business.
In this conversation, you’ll gain:
The powe...2025-03-0647 min
Stand Up to Stand OutEpisode 11: Building Better Outcomes: Communication and Leadership in Biotech with Jose JuvesNote: This episode was recorded in 2024 when José was in a previous role, so my introduction does not reflect his latest career milestone.
In this episode, my guest is José Juves, a seasoned leader in corporate affairs, communications and patient advocacy with an impressive career spanning both the public and private sectors. Currently serving as SVP of Corporate and Patient Affairs at Dyne Therapeutics, José was previously the Head of Corporate and Patient Affairs at X4 Pharmaceuticals. His extensive experience also includes senior roles at Takeda, Wave Life Sciences, and Biogen, as well as the Massachusetts Port Authority, and serving as D...2025-02-0256 min
Stand Up to Stand OutEpisode 10: Building Team Trust: Personal User Manuals and Soft SkillsWelcome back to Stand Up To Stand Out! In Episode 10, we speak with Anne-Laure Le Cunff about psychological safety in the workplace. We explore how teams can cultivate a secure environment even without explicit support from leadership. Anne-Laure highlights creating a personal user manual as a team, a powerful tool to optimize team dynamics and performance.
We kick off a compelling discussion on the significance of honing soft skills in low-pressure settings, and Anne-Laure shares her rich experiences with public speaking in small group formats. Throughout the episode, we emphasize the value of deliberate practice and the...2024-06-2136 min
Stand Up to Stand OutEpisode 9: From Intention to Impact: Mastering Skills & Bridging the Action GapJoin us for an inspiring episode as we welcome Scott H. Young, a prolific writer and thought leader known for his exceptional insights into personal development, learning, and productivity. From undertaking the formidable 'MIT Challenge' to writing bestsellers, Scott's experiments in relentless self-improvement and his commitment to mastering complex subjects are nothing short of motivational.
Scott brings his cutting-edge strategies and profound experiences in overcoming the action-intention gap, often the bane of goal-setting and self-improvement endeavors. His approach to bridging this gap is a blend of practical wisdom and evidence-based techniques, promising listeners actionable methods to enhance...2024-04-181h 04
Stand Up to Stand OutEpisode 8: Crafting the Narrative of Success: Embracing Challenges and Enabling GrowthJoin us for a captivating episode where we have the pleasure of hearing from Siobhan Dullea, an esteemed innovator and leader in entrepreneurship and business strategy. With her roots in Mass Challenge and C Space and her current role as the Executive Director at Innovate at BU, Siobhan will dive into the transformative power of innovation and leadership, unraveling the essence of effective communication and how it propels change and fosters organizational growth.
Siobhan has honed specialized expertise in guiding organizations and individuals through the nuances of innovation, leadership, and strategic communication. Her over thirty-year career has...2024-04-031h 01
Stand Up to Stand OutEpisode 7: Empowering Voices with Agentic Feedback: Nurturing Growth, Resilience, and Constructive DialogueJoin us for an engaging episode where we get to hear from Dr. Camilla Griffiths, a distinguished social psychologist and research scientist trained at Stanford. She will jump into the transformative power of agentic feedback and social dynamics, exploring the art of impactful communication and how strategic use of feedback can inspire change and foster growth.
Dr. Griffiths has a specialized focus on addressing racial inequality and bias, and her work is pivotal in enhancing outcomes for historically underserved communities. She collaborates closely with educators and media professionals, offering fresh and potent insights on leveraging social science p...2024-02-1346 min
Stand Up to Stand OutEpisode 6: Building A Better Business with Dissent, Mistakes and Unpleasant SpeechDiscover the power of dissent and challenging assumptions with Jonathan Berk, the A.P. Giannini Professor of Finance at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Learn why mistakes and daring ideas fuel better organizations, from growth to innovation. Embrace a team culture that dares to speak up, speak out, and innovate against the grain.
Hosted by Stuart Paap
Does challenging the norm, making mistakes, and embracing uncomfortable conversations truly ignite business growth? Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we delve deep into the insights of Jonathan Berk, the A.P. Giannini Professor of Finance a...2023-08-1422 min
Stand Up to Stand OutEpisode 5: From Cubicles to Clouds: Building the Right Connections with Your TeamGlenn Carroll, professor of organizational behavior at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and Michael Arena, a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, share new leadership insights on why the work-from-home vs. work-in-office debate must go beyond the working environment and instead focus on intentional leadership. They discuss building better connections across your team on and off the screen.
Hosted by Stuart Paap
Does proximity matter when it comes to performance? Michael Arena, a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania, is no longer convinced it does.
In this episode, discover the latest i...2023-07-0546 min
Stand Up to Stand OutEpisode 4: How to Build More Credibility Using Customer Conversations with Ashley WelchAshley Welch, co-founder of Somersault Innovation and author of Naked Sales, explains how to find and harness the magic found in stories from your customers. She reveals how these tales can fuel co-creation, foster the birth of groundbreaking solutions and ultimately boost your credibility when pitching big ideas.
She is the endlessly curious co-founder of Somersault Innovation, a highly specialized consultative company that’s the first to apply design thinking to sales. She works with high-performing teams from companies like Microsoft, Oracle, and Salesforce to build deeper customer connections and increased revenue. She is the co-author of Na...2023-06-0738 min
Stand Up to Stand OutEpisode 3: Confidently Off the Cuff - Mastering Impromptu Speaking with Matt Abrahams Have you ever been put on the spot to speak in front of a group, only to feel your heart race and your mind go blank? It's a common fear, but one that can be conquered. Join us on this episode as we chat with Matt Abrahams, a Stanford University lecturer, podcast host, and author of the book "Speaking Up Without Freaking Out." He shares practical tips on how to speak impromptu, even when you don't know the answer confidently. You'll learn to overcome presentation anxiety and use simple go-to frameworks to ace any unexpected speaking opportunity. Get ready...2023-05-0336 min
Stand Up to Stand OutEpisode 2: Going from Good Intent to Greater Impact with Dina Denham SmithWhat’s the one thing you must do if you want to build influence with others? What is emotional labor? Why does it matter? Where can you find more opportunities to lead, even if you’re brand new? On today’s show, we hear from Dina Denham Smith, a certified executive coach and author of an upcoming book on science-backed principles for effective modern leadership. Together we talk about why leadership is so much more than your title, what you need to do to bond with your team and develop authenticity, and why deeper connections drive better outcomes.
Host...2023-04-0545 min
Stand Up to Stand OutEpisode 1: How to Be a Better Leader with Former Baxter CEO Harry Kraemer
What makes the best leaders? How do you get genuine buy-in from your team? What’s the best way to stand up for your beliefs, even when it’s hard? We’ll hear insights, ideas, and actionable advice from Harry Kraemer, former CEO of Baxter Healthcare. We recently discussed leading with values, the power of communication, and much more.
Hosted by Stuart Paap
Stuart is laser-focused on helping more people unlock brilliant and bold ideas. He works with pioneering biotechs, technology companies, and healthcare companies and regularly presents at universities and tech incubators like the Harvard...2023-02-2851 min
Technology Revolution: The Future of NowYour Social Media Brand: Helping or Hurting Your Career, Business, Life?The buzz! themuse.com “Social media can also be a powerful tool for your professional life…build your personal brand, grow your network, establish yourself as an expert in your field, or give prospective employers a glimpse into your personality. It can also be full of pitfalls. More employers…check candidates’ social media profiles before hiring…screenshots of status updates and tweets mean your electronic words can live forever, even if you delete them later…not just your own posts—your activity, including those stealth “likes,” can come back to haunt you, too… every post you’ve liked, commented on, or shared, in addition...2020-06-2455 min