Shows
Chief Change Officer#382 Josh Drean: Employment Is Dead—Now Let’s Rebuild It — Part ThreePart Three of a 3-part series with Josh Drean.Josh isn’t here to tweak the old system—he’s here to build a new one. In this final chapter, the Work3 Institute co-founder and co-author of Employment is Dead goes deep on what it actually takes to evolve.Vince and Josh tackle the hard stuff: Are degrees still relevant in a skills-first world? How does blockchain flip the hiring process? What if your next “employee” is actually a DAO participant with token voting power? And what happens to companies who still think Zoom fatigue is the big...
2025-05-2226 minChief Change Officer#380 Josh Drean: Employment Is Dead—Now Let’s Rebuild It — Part OneWhat if employment as we know it has already died—and we’re just pretending not to notice?In Part One of this three-part series, Josh Drean—Harvard MBA, startup founder, and co-author of Employment is Dead(Harvard Business Review Press)—joins Vince to dissect the slow death of traditional work. From the failure of annual engagement surveys to the false promise of “people-first” slogans, Josh makes it clear: the current system was built for the factory floor, not the future.We trace Josh’s journey from studying psychology to working in corporate consulting during the pandemic...
2025-05-2220 min
Chief Change Officer#358 Mary Shea: From Oboe Solos to Sales Strategy—A Career Reinvented — Part ThreeLet’s be honest—today’s job search often feels like shouting into the void.In Part Three, Mary Shea—former General Manager at HireQuotient and co-CEO at Mediafly—tackles the modern job market from both sides of the table. She pulls back the curtain on how AI is reshaping recruitment: from sourcing passive candidates to fighting unconscious bias, automating outreach, and uncovering overlooked talent. But this isn’t a tech sales pitch—Mary gets real about what AI can’t do (like fix a broken candidate experience) and why human empathy still matters most.Whether you’re a...
2025-05-1042 min
Chief Change Officer#346 Vince Jeong: Scaling Learning Without Losing SoulVince Jeong isn’t your typical edtech founder—and this isn’t your typical training conversation.After immigrating to Canada at 12 and learning English from scratch, Vince chased uncertainty across five continents and a dozen careers—from McKinsey to NGOs in Tanzania to Latin American startups. That winding path led him to one insight: real learning happens when real people engage together, not alone.Now as CEO of Sparkwise, he’s scaling live group learning in ways that mirror the best of Harvard and McKinsey—without the tuition price tag or talent filters. In this episode, we...
2025-05-0537 min
Chief Change Officer#341 Jennifer Selby Long: Politics, Power, and the Choice to Stay or GoIn this final installment, Gen X executive coach Jennifer Selby Long goes deep on the real decision behind office politics: should you stay or should you go? Drawing from decades of experience guiding leaders through complex change, she lays out the subtle dynamics that determine whether a culture is salvageable—or just stuck. From the hidden toll of hybrid models to bosses who subtly push out high performers, Jennifer offers tools for cutting through confusion. And with a memorable framework inspired by civil rights leader Clarence Jones, she helps listeners evaluate not just what they want—but wheth...
2025-05-0426 min
Chief Change Officer#308 Chris Hare: Tools to Rewrite Your Story—and Live It BetterIn Part 3 of this series, narrative strategist Chris Hare leaves us with a gift: the tools to take control of our own stories. Whether it’s envisioning your future in a quiet theater, asking loved ones for feedback through a meaningful 360, or identifying the patterns that shaped your past, Chris’s methods are built for reflection and action. This isn’t productivity advice or LinkedIn bait—it’s practical wisdom for designing a story you can live with. For Gen Xers rethinking legacy, reinvention, and what success actually looks like, this episode is a toolkit with a soul...
2025-04-1924 min
Chief Change Officer#297 Gagan Sandhu: Redefining Wealth, Reinventing WorkIn this second half of his conversation, Gagan Sandhu pulls back the curtain on what it really means to design financial independence. It’s not about the FIRE movement or early retirement—it’s about knowing your trade-offs and making conscious, math-informed decisions that align with your values. From career reinvention every 10 years to balancing ambition with family time, Gagan offers Gen Xers a refreshingly grounded take on money, identity, and midlife work design.>>Financial Independence Is a Design Decision“I didn’t quit to escape. I quit because I could—on my own terms.”Gagan red...
2025-04-1436 min
Chief Change Officer#296 Gagan Sandhu: Engineer Your IndependenceGagan Sandhu didn’t chase freedom. He calculated it. In this first of a two-part series, the Chicago Booth MBA, former tech exec, and founder of fintech startup Zillion shares how he redefined financial independence—moving beyond buzzwords and into practical action. From his immigrant roots to his pivot from mechanical engineering to Silicon Valley, Gagan shows how knowledge—not speed—builds real freedom. Whether you’re Gen X or Gen Z, this conversation reframes wealth not as a finish line, but as a tool for designing the life you actually want.>>From Engineering...
2025-04-1333 min
Chief Change Officer#284 Katie Curry: Mentoring Gen Z Without Losing Your Gen X SoulIn Part 2 of our conversation, Katie Curry flips the script—from navigating her own reinvention to mentoring the next generation through theirs. As a Gen X leader, she draws from both parenting and management to offer real tools for leading Gen Z with clarity, empathy, and pace. Katie doesn’t romanticize change—she makes it strategic. From book recs to career advice to community wisdom, this episode is a field guide for anyone navigating a multigenerational workplace—and still trying to grow on their own terms.>>Gen Z Doesn’t Want Hierarchy—They Want Honesty“We need to pic...
2025-04-0924 min
Chief Change Officer#280 Greg Morley, Author of Bond: Building Belonging in the Age of BurnoutThis episode dives into Bond, the new book by Greg Morley—former global DEI head at Moët Hennessy and veteran HR leader at Disney and Hasbro. Vince and Greg unpack the emotional undercurrent of modern work—how a broken culture can push people into burnout and how small moments of recognition can pull them back. With global insight and Gen X clarity, Greg shares what real inclusion looks like on the ground, from Asia to Europe to the U.S. If you’re ready to lead with depth, not just diversity metrics, this conversation is your blueprint.>>Whe...
2025-04-0841 min
Chief Change Officer#252 Work3 Institute Co-Founder Josh Drean: Employment is Dead. Now What? — Part ThreePart Three of a 3-part series on Josh Drean. Josh has worn many hats—Harvard MBA, psychology grad, co-founder of Work3 Institute and now, co-author of Employment is Dead (Harvard Business Review Press). We’re kicking off 2025 with a bang—by declaring employment dead. Yes, you read that right. Josh Drean is here to dismantle the traditional job market, toss outdated HR policies into the digital abyss, and redefine what it means to work in the modern world.In the Part 1 of a three-part series with Josh, where we dig into why the corporate world’s obsessi...
2025-03-2426 minChief Change Officer#179 Vince Jeong: From Immigrant Hustle to EdTech Muscle in Corporate LearningWhen two Vinces collide, expect more than just name confusion.
Vince Chan welcomes Vince Jeong, CEO of Sparkwise, to share his journey—from moving to a new country at 12 to revolutionizing corporate learning.
Vince J is on a mission to fix stale training programs and inject real human connection into the edtech space. What does that look like? Tune in for sharp insights, fresh ideas, and a game plan for the future of adult learning.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
Immigrant Experience 101: Learning English and Rediscovering Myself at Age 12
Learning by Doing: The Be...
2025-02-1437 min
Chief Change Officer#168 Work3 Institute Co-Founder Josh Drean: Employment is Dead. Now What? — Part ThreePart Three of a 3-part series on Josh Drean. Josh has worn many hats—Harvard MBA, psychology grad, co-founder of Work3 Institute and now, co-author of Employment is Dead (Harvard Business Review Press).
We’re kicking off 2025 with a bang—by declaring employment dead. Yes, you read that right. Josh Drean is here to dismantle the traditional job market, toss outdated HR policies into the digital abyss, and redefine what it means to work in the modern world.
In the Part 1 of a three-part series with Josh, where we dig into why the corporate world’s obsessi...
2025-02-0926 min
Chief Change Officer#130 Vince Jeong’s Journey: From Immigrant Roots to Redefining EdTech Through Live Group LearningWhat happens when two Vinces meet? A show filled with bold ideas, heartfelt stories, and actionable insights.
Vince Chan welcomes Vince Jeong, CEO of Sparkwise, to discuss his evolution from a young immigrant navigating culture shock at 12 to an industry disruptor leading an edtech revolution. Along the way, Vince J reveals his mission to scale human connection in corporate training and bring McKinsey-level development to the masses.
With lessons on overcoming challenges, innovating in people development, and rethinking adult learning, this is an episode designed to spark your ambition and redefine what’s possible.
Ke...
2025-01-0137 min
Chief Change Officer#87 Lucy Gernon: The Big Leap Wasn’t a Blind JumpEver felt like confidence is just another buzzword? Lucy Gernon from Ireland is here to flip the script.
In this episode, Lucy breaks down the true essence of confidence—not borrowed quotes or empty bravado, but certainty in yourself, your ideas, and the value you bring. With candid insights and her own journey from self-doubt to self-assurance, she offers a fresh perspective on why confidence isn’t just a trait—it’s a gift you owe to yourself and your audience.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
The Fire Within
“I kne...
2024-12-0430 min
Chief Change Officer#86 From Diplomacy to Decarbonization: Irina Filippova’s Bold Journey into the Future of EnergyMeet Irina Filippova, the fearless trailblazer who swapped a career in diplomacy for a front-row seat in the energy and transportation revolutions.
Born in Moscow to a nuclear scientist, Irina took a hard left from splitting atoms to bridging cultures, then pivoted again—this time into reshaping the energy landscape at BP.
She’s the kind of leader who doesn’t just talk about change; she makes it happen, whether she’s revamping gas stations into sustainability hubs or electrifying entire fleets. With a dash of diplomacy, a ton of curiosity, and a knack for jumping into the unkn...
2024-12-0341 min
Chief Change Officer#85 Singapore’s Youngest Female Parliamentarian, Tin Pei Ling: A Life-Altering ElectionSingapore’s youngest female parliamentarian, Tin Pei Ling, reflects on her transformative journey from psychology student to public servant. Faced with early challenges like age bias, online criticism, and the weight of public expectations, she shares how resilience and authenticity became her guiding principles. Tin highlights the power of grassroots connections and meaningful actions to overcome stereotypes and build trust with her constituents. Her story is a testament to navigating adversity with purpose and determination.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
A Life-Altering Election
“My first general election was intense—personally and profes...
2024-12-0220 min
Chief Change Officer#84 TV and Filmmaker Jean Zhou: From Small-Town Dreams to Blockbuster StoriesIn this episode, we meet Jean Zhou, a filmmaker from China whose life is a testament to the power of pursuing a dream.
From her humble beginnings as a small-town girl to earning an MBA from Chicago Booth, Jean’s journey spans multiple industries—from sociology and accounting to venture capital and, ultimately, the entertainment world. Now an accomplished writer and producer of TV shows and movies, Jean shares how a simple love for TV series as a child ignited her passion for storytelling, leading her to craft narratives that captivate audiences.
Join us as we explore the...
2024-12-0123 min
Chief Change Officer#83 Colin Savage: A Change Addict’s Quest Across Borders—From Canada to Japan and Beyond — Part ThreePart Three.
Welcome to a special three-part series with Colin Savage. we’ll dive into Colin’s fascinating journey as a self-proclaimed change addict turned change guru. Colin’s career spans continents, cultures, and industries—seven countries lived in, seven more seconded to, and projects in over 70 nations. From organizational transformation to personal reinvention, he’s mastered the art of embracing change and applying those lessons to life.
Here, we’ll explore the learning required for transformation—why Colin believes lifelong learning is outdated and skill stacking is the future. And finally, we’ll tackle AI, human intell...
2024-11-2925 min
Chief Change Officer#82 Colin Savage: A Change Addict’s Quest Across Borders—From Canada to Japan and Beyond — Part TwoPart Two.
Welcome to a special three-part series with Colin Savage. we’ll dive into Colin’s fascinating journey as a self-proclaimed change addict turned change guru. Colin’s career spans continents, cultures, and industries—seven countries lived in, seven more seconded to, and projects in over 70 nations. From organizational transformation to personal reinvention, he’s mastered the art of embracing change and applying those lessons to life.
Here, we’ll explore the learning required for transformation—why Colin believes lifelong learning is outdated and skill stacking is the future. And finally, we’ll tackle AI, human intell...
2024-11-2831 min
Chief Change Officer#81 Colin Savage: A Change Addict’s Quest Across Borders—From Canada to Japan and Beyond — Part OnePart One.
Welcome to a special three-part series with Colin Savage. we’ll dive into Colin’s fascinating journey as a self-proclaimed change addict turned change guru. Colin’s career spans continents, cultures, and industries—seven countries lived in, seven more seconded to, and projects in over 70 nations. From organizational transformation to personal reinvention, he’s mastered the art of embracing change and applying those lessons to life.
Here, we’ll explore the learning required for transformation—why Colin believes lifelong learning is outdated and skill stacking is the future. And finally, we’ll tackle AI, human intell...
2024-11-2728 min
Chief Change Officer#80 Jennifer Selby Long on Growing Beyond Office Politics: Breaking Free from Toxic Cultures That Follow You - Part TwoPart Two.
Ever left a toxic boss or workplace, hoping for a fresh start, only to land in the same chaos at your new job? It’s a frustratingly common cycle.
The truth is, office politics are everywhere. From power plays and subtle maneuvers to that colleague who always seems to win, navigating workplace dynamics can be exhausting.
In this two-part series, leadership expert Jennifer Selby Long joins me to unpack why office politics happen, how some people thrive in politically charged environments, and why others struggle. We’ll explore toxic cult...
2024-11-2626 min
Chief Change Officer#79 Jennifer Selby Long on Growing Beyond Office Politics: Breaking Free from Toxic Cultures That Follow You - Part OnePart One.
Ever left a toxic boss or workplace, hoping for a fresh start, only to land in the same chaos at your new job? It’s a frustratingly common cycle.
The truth is, office politics are everywhere. From power plays and subtle maneuvers to that colleague who always seems to win, navigating workplace dynamics can be exhausting.
In this two-part series, leadership expert Jennifer Selby Long joins me to unpack why office politics happen, how some people thrive in politically charged environments, and why others struggle. We’ll explore toxic cult...
2024-11-2525 min
Chief Change Officer#78 Nellie Wartoft: The Chief Change Officer Behind Leaders and The McDonald’s Effect — Part TwoPart Two.
I’m joined by Nellie Wartoft, someone I like to call the chief change officer behind change leaders. Originally from Europe, she’s spent years in Asia—especially Singapore—working across cultures. Now based in the U.S., Nellie is the founder and CEO of Tiger Hall, a tech-driven platform helping organizations navigate change more effectively.
This is part two of a two-part series.
In these episodes, we’ll dive into navigating cultural differences across three regions, why most change initiatives fail, and how to set up for success. If you’ve ever struggl...
2024-11-2423 min
Chief Change Officer#77 Nellie Wartoft: The Chief Change Officer Behind Leaders and The McDonald’s Effect — Part OnePart One.
I’m joined by Nellie Wartoft, someone I like to call the chief change officer behind change leaders. Originally from Europe, she’s spent years in Asia—especially Singapore—working across cultures. Now based in the U.S., Nellie is the founder and CEO of Tiger Hall, a tech-driven platform helping organizations navigate change more effectively.
This is part one of a two-part series.
In these episodes, we’ll dive into navigating cultural differences across three regions, why most change initiatives fail, and how to set up for success. If you’ve ever struggl...
2024-11-2324 min
Chief Change Officer#76 From Parking Cars to Parking Purpose: Robert MacPhee on Living a Values-Driven Life — Part TwoPart Two.
In this 2-part series, we sat down with Robert MacPhee. From parking cars to co-piloting lives, Robert has gone full throttle with his best-selling book Living a Values-Based Life
A former right-hand man to Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Jack Canfield, Robert now helps people figure out their life’s GPS—or rather, their VBS (Values-Based System).
Why are we so bad at knowing what we actually value? How can aligning your actions with your core values make work feel less like work? And why does he have such strong opinions about clarit...
2024-11-2222 min
Chief Change Officer#75 From Parking Cars to Parking Purpose: Robert MacPhee on Living a Values-Driven Life — Part OnePart One.
In this 2-part series, we sat down with Robert MacPhee. From parking cars to co-piloting lives, Robert has gone full throttle with his best-selling book Living a Values-Based Life
A former right-hand man to Chicken Soup for the Soul’s Jack Canfield, Robert now helps people figure out their life’s GPS—or rather, their VBS (Values-Based System).
Why are we so bad at knowing what we actually value? How can aligning your actions with your core values make work feel less like work? And why does he have such strong opinions about clarit...
2024-11-2131 min
Chief Change Officer#74 Ral West: From Airborne Ambitions to Guiding Entrepreneurs Toward FreedomRal West is the kind of person you meet and immediately think, “Wow, she’s lived a life.” Over 40 years as an entrepreneur, her story is full of twists and turns.
In her mid-twenties, she took a leap and started her first business. That was just the beginning. For 25 years, she and her husband ran a charter air service between Alaska and Hawaii, flying wide-body jets. Eventually, they sold it to Alaska Airlines—a huge milestone, but not the end of her journey.
She’s owned small cruise ships, invested in real estate, and kept building.
2024-11-2027 min
Chief Change Officer#73 Erin Diehl: The Fail-fluencer Behind The Business of Joy—Laughing Through Limbo — Part TwoPart Two.
Today’s guest is Erin Diehl, founder and CEO of Improve It, a company that uses improv to help teams grow and thrive. Like me, she’s also a top podcast host!
From a young age, Erin dreamed of becoming a talk show host. Why did she choose that path? And how did her journey lead her to combine improv and business?
I told Erin, “You’re in the business of joy.”
But beyond joy, we also talked about failure. Erin calls herself a “failfluencer”—a blend of failure and influence. T...
2024-11-1923 min
Chief Change Officer#72 Erin Diehl: The Fail-fluencer Behind The Business of Joy—Laughing Through Limbo — Part OnePart One.
Today’s guest is Erin Diehl, founder and CEO of Improve It, a company that uses improv to help teams grow and thrive. Like me, she’s also a top podcast host!
From a young age, Erin dreamed of becoming a talk show host. Why did she choose that path? And how did her journey lead her to combine improv and business?
I told Erin, “You’re in the business of joy.”
But beyond joy, we also talked about failure. Erin calls herself a “failfluencer”—a blend of failure and influence. T...
2024-11-1821 min
Chief Change Officer#71 US Gymnast Nina Sossamon-Pogue: Rising Above an Identity Crisis – Part TwoPart Two.
I sit down with Nina Sossamon-Pogue, a former professional gymnast who started her journey at just four years old and went on to join the U.S. Gymnastics Team.
In her own words, gymnastics is a perfect example of resilience—you literally fall down and get back up, all day, every day, as you learn new skills. That mindset became part of Nina’s DNA, and it carried her through some incredible twists and turns.
From the heartbreak of not making the Olympic team to leaving the sport for good after an i...
2024-11-1720 min
Chief Change Officer#70 US Gymnast Nina Sossamon-Pogue: Rising Above an Identity Crisis – Part OnePart One.
I sit down with Nina Sossamon-Pogue, a former professional gymnast who started her journey at just four years old and went on to join the U.S. Gymnastics Team.
In her own words, gymnastics is a perfect example of resilience—you literally fall down and get back up, all day, every day, as you learn new skills. That mindset became part of Nina’s DNA, and it carried her through some incredible twists and turns.
From the heartbreak of not making the Olympic team to leaving the sport for good after an i...
2024-11-1628 min
Chief Change Officer#69 Career Equation Author Erica Sosna: Rebounding from Physical Paralysis to New Heights – Part TwoPart Two.
In 2022, an accident left Erica Sosna, Author of The Career Equation, paralysed, facing months of recovery, and re-learning to walk. Yet, she is grateful, even through pain and uncertainty, to have rediscovered her own resilience and purpose. Over two years, she has fought her way back to walking, rebuilt her business, and found a new mission in helping others.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
Speaking the Same Career Language: The Foundation of The Career Equation
“The Career Equation is designed to create a common understanding be...
2024-11-1519 min
Chief Change Officer#68 Career Equation Author Erica Sosna: Rebounding from Physical Paralysis to New Heights – Part OnePart One.
In 2022, an accident left Erica Sosna, Author of The Career Equation, paralysed, facing months of recovery, and re-learning to walk. Yet, she is grateful, even through pain and uncertainty, to have rediscovered her own resilience and purpose. Over two years, she has fought her way back to walking, rebuilt her business, and found a new mission in helping others.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
Two Jobs, Two Failures: A Gut Check Moment
“After two roles that didn’t work out as planned, I hit a cros...
2024-11-1426 min
Chief Change Officer#67 Athena Brownson: Shifting Mindpower to Rebuild Life After an 8-Year Battle with Lyme Disease — Part TwoPart Two.
We dive into an extraordinary journey of resilience with Athena Brownson. At the peak of her real estate career—feeling invincible and unstoppable—Athena’s life took an unexpected turn. Strange health issues appeared, and she was eventually diagnosed with Lyme disease, a condition that would change everything.
For the past eight years, Athena has lived in chronic pain, relying on plasma transfusions four days each month just to keep going. Her life now revolves around battling this disease, something she never imagined facing. As she says, “If life didn’t give us adversity...
2024-11-1325 min
Chief Change Officer#66 Athena Brownson: Shifting Mindpower to Rebuild Life After an 8-Year Battle with Lyme Disease — Part OnePart One.
We dive into an extraordinary journey of resilience with Athena Brownson. At the peak of her real estate career—feeling invincible and unstoppable—Athena’s life took an unexpected turn. Strange health issues appeared, and she was eventually diagnosed with Lyme disease, a condition that would change everything.
For the past eight years, Athena has lived in chronic pain, relying on plasma transfusions four days each month just to keep going. Her life now revolves around battling this disease, something she never imagined facing. As she says, “If life didn’t give us adversity...
2024-11-1228 min
Chief Change Officer#65 The Raw Story Behind the Storyteller: Chris Hare Reveals Secrets of Crafting Stories That Move You — Part ThreePart Three.
Today’s episode has a unique twist: I’m interviewing a storytelling expert to share his own story.
My guest, Chris Hare, is a strategic narrative advisor and coach for companies like Amazon and Microsoft, guiding leaders and executives with his approach, Atomic Storytelling. His method breaks down complex stories into their core, resonant elements.
In this three-part series, we’ll journey through Chris’s experiences in three stages.
On Wednesday, in Part 1, we explored his expertise in helping businesses craft compelling corporate stories and understand the connection between story an...
2024-11-0824 min
Chief Change Officer#64 The Raw Story Behind the Storyteller: Chris Hare Reveals Secrets of Crafting Stories That Move You — Part TwoPart Two.
Today’s episode has a unique twist: I’m interviewing a storytelling expert to share his own story.
My guest, Chris Hare, is a strategic narrative advisor and coach for companies like Amazon and Microsoft, guiding leaders and executives with his approach, Atomic Storytelling. His method breaks down complex stories into their core, resonant elements.
In this three-part series, we’ll journey through Chris’s experiences in three stages.
Yesterday, in Part 1, we explored his expertise in helping businesses craft compelling corporate stories and understand the connection between story and narr...
2024-11-0736 min
Chief Change Officer#63 The Raw Story Behind the Storyteller: Chris Hare Reveals Secrets of Crafting Stories That Move You — Part OnePart One.
Today’s episode has a unique twist: I’m interviewing a storytelling expert to share his own story.
My guest, Chris Hare, is a strategic narrative advisor and coach for companies like Amazon and Microsoft, guiding leaders and executives with his approach, Atomic Storytelling. His method breaks down complex stories into their core, resonant elements.
In this three-part series, we’ll journey through Chris’s experiences in three stages.
Today, in Part 1, we’ll explore his expertise in helping businesses craft compelling corporate stories and understand the connection between story and...
2024-11-0623 min
Chief Change Officer#62 Personal Loss, Career Growth, and Real Change: Rahshea Cardiff’s Happiness Journey - Part TwoPart Two. Who couldn’t use a bit more happiness?
In this two-part series, we dive into the journey of Rahshea Cardiff, VP of Partnerships at Happy Companies—a venture dedicated to building happier, healthier workplaces. With over 20 years of experience in people management across big names like Best Buy, Starbucks, and Microsoft, Rahshea is passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences.
But her story goes beyond the corporate world; she’s faced deep personal challenges, including the loss of her mother, a divorce, and raising her first child, all while navigating major career transitions.
In P...
2024-11-0532 min
Chief Change Officer#61 Personal Loss, Career Growth, and Real Change: Rahshea Cardiff’s Happiness Journey - Part OnePart One. Who couldn’t use a bit more happiness?
In this two-part series, we dive into the journey of Rahshea Cardiff, VP of Partnerships at Happy Companies—a venture dedicated to building happier, healthier workplaces. With over 20 years of experience in people management across big names like Best Buy, Starbucks, and Microsoft, Rahshea is passionate about creating meaningful employee experiences.
But her story goes beyond the corporate world; she’s faced deep personal challenges, including the loss of her mother, a divorce, and raising her first child, all while navigating major career transitions.
In t...
2024-11-0328 min
Chief Change Officer#60 Overalls COO Alison Stewart: Would You Let Your Employer Do Your Laundry? – Part TwoPart Two.
Thinking about leaving Corporate America? Or maybe you’ve already taken the leap and are still navigating the journey? This episode is tailor-made for you.
Today’s guest, Alison Stewart, made a bold move from a decade-long career in finance and insurance into the fast-paced world of startups. A switch she made in the midst of the pandemic.
Even more inspiring? She landed this opportunity through networking on LinkedIn. While many of us turn to LinkedIn for job searches, skepticism around job postings is common.
This is actually part two...
2024-11-0133 min
Chief Change Officer#59 Overalls COO Alison Stewart: Would You Let Your Employer Do Your Laundry? – Part OnePart One.
Thinking about leaving Corporate America? Or maybe you’ve already taken the leap and are still navigating the journey? This episode is tailor-made for you.
Today’s guest, Alison Stewart, made a bold move from a decade-long career in finance and insurance into the fast-paced world of startups. A switch she made in the midst of the pandemic.
Even more inspiring? She landed this opportunity through networking on LinkedIn. While many of us turn to LinkedIn for job searches, skepticism around job postings is common.
This is actually part one...
2024-10-3122 min
Chief Change Officer#58 Paul Austin: Unlocking Personal Growth with Responsible and Safe Psychedelic UseWe’re joined by Paul Austin, founder and CEO of Third Wave, who champions the responsible use of psychedelics for personal and leadership development.
While psychedelics remain illegal in many places and continue to be the subject of ongoing legal and medical debate, Paul is educating the world on their potential benefits and the transformative role they could play in enhancing mental clarity, creativity, and growth.
As the host, I offer this forum as a space for diverse voices to share their thoughts and insights on ideas that can help humanity move in a positive di...
2024-10-3040 min
Chief Change Officer#57 Darcy Eikenberg: Saving Your Career Without Leaving Your JobSo, you want to quit your job?!
You’ve hit a roadblock. Every morning, you’re dragging yourself out of bed, dreading the workday ahead. The office vibe feels off, politics and gossip are draining, deadlines are relentless. You think the only escape is to quit—maybe loudly, maybe quietly.
But our guest, Author of "Red Cape Rescue: Save Your Career Without Leaving Your Job", Darcy Eikenberg says, “No, you don’t have to quit to save your career.”
How?
In today's episode, Darcy and I dive into why staying might be the best...
2024-10-2936 min
Chief Change Officer#56 Monte Wood: How Generosity Delivers High ROI in Life and Career – Part TwoPart Two.
How many people do you know who walk into a public restroom and leave it cleaner than they found it? I do—and so does the wife of today’s guest, Monte Wood. Like me, she does it because she wants to make things better for the next person.
Monte, author of Generosity Wins and former CEO of Opus Agency, has worked with industry legends like Mark Benioff, Andy Grove, Steve Jobs, John Chambers and Andy Jassy. He’s learned from them, his mentors, and his mother what generosity truly means and how it lea...
2024-10-2525 min
Chief Change Officer#55 Monte Wood: How Generosity Delivers High ROI in Life and Career – Part OnePart One.
How many people do you know who walk into a public restroom and leave it cleaner than they found it? I do—and so does the wife of today’s guest, Monte Wood. Like me, she does it because she wants to make things better for the next person.
Monte, author of Generosity Wins and former CEO of Opus Agency, has worked with industry legends like Mark Benioff, Andy Grove, Steve Jobs, John Chambers and Andy Jassy. He’s learned from them, his mentors, and his mother what generosity truly means and how it lea...
2024-10-2433 min
Chief Change Officer#54 Tricia and Edward: The Secret to Getting People to Collaborate (Without Pulling Teeth) – Part TwoPart Two.
Social media has trained us to treat connections like disposable apps—add a “friend” in a second, remove them just as easily. But what happens when we treat relationships this way? Without sustainable connections, how can we collaborate, build strong teams, or achieve lasting outcomes?
In the last episode, I sat down with Edward J. van Luinen and Tricia Cerrone to explore the power of connection and collaboration. That is part one of a two-part series where we looked at how they had turned a positive work relationship at Disney into a...
2024-10-2334 min
Chief Change Officer#53 Tricia and Edward: The Secret to Getting People to Collaborate (Without Pulling Teeth) – Part OnePart One.
Social media has trained us to treat connections like disposable apps—add a “friend” in a second, remove them just as easily. But what happens when we treat relationships this way? Without sustainable connections, how can we collaborate, build strong teams, or achieve lasting outcomes?
In this episode, I sit down with Tricia Cerrone and Edward J. van Luinen to explore the power of connection and collaboration. This is part one of a two-part series where we look at how they turned a positive work relationship at Disney into a lastin...
2024-10-2233 min
Chief Change Officer#52 24 Hour Race Founder Chris Schrader: From a 5-Figure Charity to an 8-Figure Global Movement Against Human Trafficking – Part TwoPart Two.
What began as a simple idea to honor a friend has now become a global movement.
The 24 Hour Race is the largest student-run event combating human trafficking. In this episode, we explore how a one-time charity event turned into an ongoing mission, with thousands of students raising 20 millions for a noble cause.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
From the Wilderness to the Workplace: Business Team Building 401
“Business is a watered-down version of an expedition, and an expedition is a hyperbolic version of business. The success of both de...
2024-10-1834 min
Chief Change Officer#51 24 Hour Race Founder Chris Schrader: From a 5-Figure Charity to an 8-Figure Global Movement Against Human Trafficking – Part OnePart One.
What began as a simple idea to honor a friend has now become a global movement.
The 24 Hour Race is the largest student-run event combating human trafficking. In this episode, we explore with the Founder and Executive Chairman of 24 Hour Race, Chris Schrader, how a one-time charity event turned into an ongoing mission, with thousands of students raising 20 millions for a noble cause.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
How a Teenage Charity Event Turned into a Global Phenomenon Fighting Human Trafficking
“On a typically cold, rainy English da...
2024-10-1726 min
Chief Change Officer#50 Collin Plume: The Golden Rules for a People-First Financial Future – Part TwoPart Two.
I used to work in LA for TCW Asset Management, where I managed billion-dollar funds for institutions alongside the Bond King, Jeffrey Gundlach, focusing on bond and credit portfolios. Today, I’m meeting someone else from LA, but with a different angle on investment—precious metals like gold and silver. Our guest, Collin Plume, is here to talk about something often overlooked and undervalued.
But don’t worry—this isn’t a sales pitch on buying gold or silver.
Collin and I will dive into more personal topics: family, parenting, retirement, and the se...
2024-10-1637 min
Chief Change Officer#49 Collin Plume: The Golden Rules for a People-First Financial Future – Part OnePart One.
I used to work in LA for TCW Asset Management, where I managed billion-dollar funds for institutions alongside the Bond King, Jeffrey Gundlach, focusing on bond and credit portfolios. Today, I’m meeting someone else from LA, but with a different angle on investment—precious metals like gold and silver. Our guest, Collin Plume, is here to talk about something often overlooked and undervalued.
But don’t worry—this isn’t a sales pitch on buying gold or silver.
Collin and I will dive into more personal topics: family, parenting, retirement, and the se...
2024-10-1533 min
Chief Change Officer#48 Money Philosopher Michael Sakraida: Money, Joy, and Navigating Life’s Curveballs – Part TwoPart Two.
Money Philosopher Michael Sakraida, author of Money, Balance and Joy: Improving Your Life Story, dives into the chaos of balancing wealth and happiness in today’s noisy ever-changing world.
Spoiler: it’s not just about stacking cash.
Michael unveils his three-part happiness equation—monetary wealth, time wealth, and social wealth—and why you need all three in harmony to live your best life.
He doesn’t hold back, taking shots at Wall Street, risk tolerance tests, and the “Financial Media Smut Club” for ignoring the emotional reality of money management. Fr...
2024-10-1122 min
Chief Change Officer#47 Money Philosopher Michael Sakraida: Money, Joy, and Navigating Life’s Curveballs – Part OnePart One.
Money Philosopher Michael Sakraida, author of Money, Balance and Joy: Improving Your Life Story, dives into the chaos of balancing wealth and happiness in today’s noisy ever-changing world.
Spoiler: it’s not just about stacking cash.
Michael unveils his three-part happiness equation—monetary wealth, time wealth, and social wealth—and why you need all three in harmony to live your best life.
He doesn’t hold back, taking shots at Wall Street, risk tolerance tests, and the “Financial Media Smut Club” for ignoring the emotional reality of money management. Fr...
2024-10-1025 min
Chief Change Officer#46 The Adventures of Ian Myers: Discovering Brilliant Global Talents for U.S. BusinessesIn this episode, I sit down with Ian Myers, founder and CEO of Oceans, a talent agency connecting skilled professionals from Sri Lanka with US companies.
While Ian’s known for scaling his business from zero to $10 million in under two years, there’s much more to his story.
A Tintin fan like me, Ian’s career has been shaped by his adventurous spirit—moving from the US to Japan, exploring fields from literature to banking, venture capital to entrepreneurship, and gaming to talent recruitment. His secret? Trust your instincts, gather experiences, adjust when needed, and keep...
2024-10-0840 min
Chief Change Officer#44 Sara Lobkovich: Awaken Your Inner Strategist to Set and Achieve Great Goals - Part TwoPart Two.
This episode—and the last—are for the introverts, the ADHDers, those on the autism spectrum, trauma survivors, strategy-brained square pegs, frustrated change-makers, rebelutionaries (that’s rebels and revolutionaries combined), and thinker-doers.
Why? Because our guest today, Sara Lobkovich, is part of these groups. And she’s not holding back anymore. In fact, she’s spent months writing two books that bring together her life lessons and business strategy experience to help us all wake up our inner strategist and achieve big goals—no BS.
In the last episode, part 1, we looked into...
2024-10-0434 min
Chief Change Officer#43 Sara Lobkovich: Awaken Your Inner Strategist to Set and Achieve Great Goals - Part OnePart One.
This episode—and the next—are for the introverts, the ADHDers, those on the autism spectrum, trauma survivors, strategy-brained square pegs, frustrated change-makers, rebelutionaries (that’s rebels and revolutionaries combined), and thinker-doers.
Why? Because our guest today, Sara Lobkovich, is part of these groups. And she’s not holding back anymore. In fact, she’s spent months writing two books that bring together her life lessons and business strategy experience to help us all wake up our inner strategist and achieve big goals—no BS.
In this episode, part 1, we’ll dive into who...
2024-10-0335 min
Chief Change Officer#42 Jason Bloomfield: Turning 19th-Century Giants into 21st-Century IconsThis isn’t just a corporate chat!
I’m joined by Jason Bloomfield, Global Head of Change and Experience Design at Ericsson. With 20+ years of experience across companies like M&G PLC, Prudential Financial, and MetLife, Jason’s been in the trenches of M&A integration, direct-to-consumer strategies, and organizational transformation.
Jason opens up about some real-life disruptions—like how his parents’ separation shaped his resilience and how he’s learned to turn big challenges into meaningful change. Whether you’re dealing with personal or professional transformation, Jason’s stories will hit home and keep you hooked.
...
2024-10-0243 min
Chief Change Officer#41 Overcoming Self-Sabotage: Jennifer Selby Long on the Neuroscience of Change – Part TwoPart Two.
Jennifer Selby Long, who has spent the last 30 years helping tech leaders navigate the waves of tech evolution, leading and managing organizational change. In recent years, her focus has been on cybersecurity, digital transformation, and user experience.
But don’t tune out just yet if you’re not in those fields—what Jennifer shares is relevant to anyone looking to thrive in today’s fast-changing world.
This episode (and the last one) is all about how to guide yourself through personal transformation and step into your next opportunity.
A leader c...
2024-10-0145 min
Chief Change Officer#40 Overcoming Self-Sabotage: Jennifer Selby Long on the Neuroscience of Change – Part OnePart One.
Jennifer Selby Long, who has spent the last 30 years helping tech leaders navigate the waves of tech evolution, leading and managing organizational change. In recent years, her focus has been on cybersecurity, digital transformation, and user experience.
But don’t tune out just yet if you’re not in those fields—what Jennifer shares is relevant to anyone looking to thrive in today’s fast-changing world.
This episode (and the next) is all about how to guide yourself through personal transformation and step into your next opportunity.
A leader can’t su...
2024-09-2827 min
Chief Change Officer#39 Wayne Turmel on Remote and Hybrid Work: Would you return to office 5 days a week?Would you return to office 5 days a week?
Author of The Long Distance Leader, Wayne Turmel and I dive into a crucial topic: long-distance leadership in an era where communication technology is rapidly evolving for both workers and leaders. Yes, you read that right—long-distance leadership, not long-distance relationships. Just like with any relationship, maintaining, nurturing, and fixing long-distance leadership is far from straightforward.
This conversation couldn’t be more timely. When we recorded this episode, Amazon’s CEO had just announced their RTO (Return to Office) policy for 2025, and so far, the media narrative surrou...
2024-09-2640 min
Chief Change Officer#38 Food52 CEO Erika Ayers Badan: No One Cares About Your Career - Part TwoPart Two
I’m joined by none other than Erika Ayers Badan, the current CEO of Food52—a leading innovator in the food, cooking, and home space. Before her time at Food52, Erika was the first-ever CEO of Barstool Sports, and her career spans across media, marketing, and tech, with roles at companies like Fidelity, Microsoft, AOL, and Yahoo.
On my show, I bring on guests who are willing to share real, lived stories. And Erika has no shortage of those. In fact, she’s gathered so many lessons along the way that she de...
2024-09-2428 min
Chief Change Officer#37 Food52 CEO Erika Ayers Badan: No One Cares About Your Career - Part OnePart One
I’m joined by none other than Erika Ayers Badan, the current CEO of Food52—a leading innovator in the food, cooking, and home space. Before her time at Food52, Erika was the first-ever CEO of Barstool Sports, and her career spans across media, marketing, and tech, with roles at companies like Fidelity, Microsoft, AOL, and Yahoo.
But let me be clear—this isn’t about interviewing someone with big titles. On my show, I bring on guests who are willing to share real, lived stories. And Erika has no shortage of those...
2024-09-2133 min
Chief Change Officer#36 Greg Morley: Creating Bonds in a Workforce Costing $8.9 Trillion in DisengagementGallup’s “State of the Global Workplace” estimates that low employee engagement costs the global economy a staggering $8.9 trillion. That’s 9% of global GDP—basically, the price of fixing our collective mood.
So, how do we boost engagement? Greg Morley says it’s all about fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion.
Greg, one of our early guests in Season One (Episode Ten), has been a long-standing leader in HR and DEI at powerhouses like Moet Hennessy, Disney, and Hasbro. Now, with his debut book “Bond: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection,” he shares his battl...
2024-09-1847 min
Chief Change Officer#35 From Loyalty to Layoffs: How Benedikt Oehmen Turned a Career Nightmare into a Mission to Help People Navigate LayoffsEvery day, it seems like you can’t escape news of layoffs, corporate downsizing, or restructuring.
Today’s guest, Benedikt Oehmen, has been directly impacted by it. Benedikt spent 17 years with Blizzard, a market leader in creating epic gaming experiences.
In today’s workplace, loyalty to employers—or even employers’ loyalty to employees—feels like a relic of the past. So, how was that experience for him? For the most part, it was positive and enjoyable. But then, things shifted. Hearts were broken. Hopes were shattered.
Now, Benedikt is turning that experience into something po...
2024-09-1548 min
Chief Change Officer#34 Hong Kong’s own May Yeung: Turning Life’s Darkest Moments into Art’s Brightest MagicOur youngest guest is in the house today!
I started this show in Hong Kong, and I run this show in Hong Kong. I’m originally from Hong Kong, talking to guests from every corner of the world. Yet, so far, I haven’t interviewed any guest from right here in Hong Kong.
Today, that changes.
I’m excited to bring a local guest to the studio—May Yeung, founder of the charity Art of My Family, a teaching artist, a cancer survivor, a mother to a 11-month-old cute boy. May has experienced many lif...
2024-09-0334 min
Chief Change Officer#33 Out of the Comfort Zone: Singaporean Chris Quek’s Quest to Build His Own Legacy Beyond the Family Empire - Part 2Christopher Quek wants to be his own man.
In this episode and the last, I talk to Chris, a third-generation member of a well-established family business in Singapore. Against his father’s expectations, he left the family business and his home country to pursue entrepreneurship in Malaysia, where he became an e-commerce entrepreneur. Upon returning to Singapore, he sold his inheritance to raise the setup capital for his venture capital firm TRIVE.
We explore his journey of transformation in two parts.
Last episode focuses on his pursuit of his own identity—his desires, his...
2024-08-3032 min
Chief Change Officer#32 Out of the Comfort Zone: Singaporean Chris Quek’s Quest to Build His Own Legacy Beyond the Family Empire - Part 1Christopher Quek wants to be his own man.
In this episode and the next, I’ll be talking to Chris, a third-generation member of a well-established family business in Singapore. Against his father’s expectations, he left the family business and his home country to pursue entrepreneurship in Malaysia, where he became an e-commerce entrepreneur. Upon returning to Singapore, he sold his inheritance to raise the setup capital for his venture capital firm TRIVE.
We’ll explore his journey of transformation in two parts.
This episode focuses on his pursuit of his own identi...
2024-08-2427 min
Chief Change Officer#31 From Immigrant to Innovator: Vince Jeong’s EdTech Revolution and the Power of Live Group LearningA one-of-a-kind, Double Vince episode is here!
Vince Chan hosting Vince Jeong from Sparkwise. Vince J takes us on a wild ride—from navigating the immigrant experience at 12, to shaking up the corporate training world with an edtech revolution. From discovering a passion for people development to scaling the unscalable in adult learning.
Whether it’s cracking the code on real human connections in a digital age or bringing McKinsey-level training to your fingertips, this episode is packed with hard-won wisdom and sharp insights that will leave you inspired to level up your own journey.
2024-08-1937 min
Chief Change Officer#30 Adversity Warrior Sihame El Kaouakibi: From Rock Bottom to Peak PerformanceIf you were the host of this show, how would you define the following guest?
Our first guest from Belgium: Sihame El Kaouakibi.
She’s a Moroccan immigrant, a burnout and bankruptcy survivor, a parliamentarian, a champion of diversity and inclusion, the creator of Women Leaders OS, and a women’s leadership coach. She is all of these and more.
But beyond these identities, what truly captivates me are the experiences that have shaped these transformations.
Some people thrive in politics, others in stability. Sihame thrives in adversity. She desc...
2024-08-1253 min
Chief Change Officer#29 James Hilovsky: Guiding Athletes from Sports Stars to Franchise CzarsWhat happens when sports stars hang up their jerseys and dive into the business world?
James Hilovsky believes franchising is the perfect play for athletes’ second acts.
A former baseball player, James has 35 years in the franchise game, especially in the restaurant world. Now, he’s a franchise matchmaker, pairing retired NFL and NBA athletes with their ideal franchise ventures.
James sees athletes and franchisees as kindred spirits: both thrive on rules, take calculated risks, and turn failures into lessons. In this episode, he shares his playbook for helping athletes and ever...
2024-08-0647 min
Chief Change Officer#28 Singapore Parliament's Pei Ling Tin: From Psychology Major to Youngest Elected ParliamentarianConquering Her Darkest Period: From Psychology Major to Parliament Victory
On this week's episode of “Chief Change Officer,” Pei Ling Tin, the youngest elected Parliamentarian, recounts some of the darkest moments of her journey from being a psychology major to winning the general election. She discusses how facing biases related to age and gender has made her more resilient, both in terms of stamina and ability. Wondering about her secret sauce to success?
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Tin Pei Ling
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2024-08-0222 min
Chief Change Officer#27 Singapore Parliament's Pei Ling Tin: Galvanising Support to Power Lasting ChangeUnlock the secrets of lasting change with Pei Ling Tin in Part 2 of our “Chief Change Officer” podcast. Dive deep into transforming your life and career. What will Pei Ling's change model reveal to you? Tips: 3 steps
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Tin Pei Ling
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Growth Progressives, Visionary Underdogs,
Transformation Gurus & Bold Hearts.
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2024-08-0222 min
Chief Change Officer#26 Mediafly co-CEO Mary Shea PhD: From the Art of Oboe Music to the Science of Revenue EnablementLearn now Mary Shea harmonises "the art of leadership" and "the science of sales" to orchestrate stellar career that's truly her own.
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Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Mary Shea
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--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.
Open a World of Deep Human Intelligence for
Growth Progressives, Visionary Underdogs,
Transformation Gurus & Bold Hearts.
6 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.
>>>100,000+ subscribers are outgrowing. Act Today.180,000+ are outgrowing. A...
2024-08-0221 min
Chief Change Officer#25 Millennial Specialty Insurance's Katie Curry: Shifting Gears from Safety to Strategic Leaps in TechKatie reveals her incredible journey of change and growth. She shares:
From Small Beginnings to Big Dreams: How she made the leap from a small town to the Big Apple, navigated the transition from communism to Wall Street, and evolved from working at an established credit rating agency to leading tech innovation in the insurance sector.
Risk into Opportunity: The art of leveraging her expertise in risk assessment to seize educated opportunities and drive success.
Building Mental Fortitude: Strategies for developing mental toughness, enabling her to move forward and recover swiftly from setbacks.
2024-08-0222 min
Chief Change Officer#24 Millennial Specialty Insurance's Katie Curry: Leading with Humanity to Champion Gen Z as A Rising Force in the WorkforceIn this engaging episode, we explore the transformative impact of Gen Z in the workplace with Katie Curry, a Gen X leader who bridges the generational divide at home and at work.
Katie champions the value of adapting to change, emphasizing a leadership style that pivots to embrace transparency, meritocracy, and agility. Her insights reveal the critical need for companies to evolve in response to the changing expectations of Gen Z employees, thus maintaining a competitive edge in a rapidly shifting corporate landscape.
Katie's approach to leadership is deeply rooted in seeing individuals as humans...
2024-08-0226 min
Chief Change Officer#23 From Chicago Booth to Berkeley Haas, Juliana Schroeder: Raw Insights on How AI will Change Our Decision Making and CommunicationHow do you like a free, unfiltered Berkeley Haas MBA course by Dr. Juliana Schroeder?
Currently, Juliana is the Harold Furst Chair in Management Philosophy and Values and Associate Professor in the Management of Organizations at Berkeley Haas. Juliana’s research examines how people make social judgments and decisions. She studies the psychological processes underlying how people think about the minds of those around them, and how their judgments then influence their decisions and interactions.
Juliana has taught in all of the MBA degree programs at Haas, including the Full-time MBA program, the Evening and We...
2024-08-0236 min
Chief Change Officer#22 Complaint Handler Turned Moët Hennessy’s Change Leader, Greg Morley: Everyone Should Be a Chief Change OfficerHow did managing wild complaints at a call center prepare you to lead people operations and champion DEI initiatives at one of the world's most culturally diverse wine and spirits groups?
Fun fact: Part of the LVMH group, Moët Hennessy includes 26 houses, generating €6.6 billion in 2023 revenue. Renowned brands like Moët & Chandon, Krug, Veuve Clicquot, Hennessy, and Château d’Yquem epitomize prestigious origins and terroirs. This global portfolio blends heritage with innovation, authenticity with creativity in its exceptional champagnes, wines, and spirits.
A former account manager at GM, Paris-based Greg Morley began his HR and...
2024-08-0233 min
Chief Change Officer#21 Dr. Bridget Burns Breaking Boundaries: From Rural Struggles to Educational TriumphsWhat happens when higher education is plagued by competition and a lack of collaboration?
Ever wondered what would happen if higher education was more like a reality TV show?
In this episode, we tackle the “Higher Ed Hunger Games,” where universities are too busy competing to work together. Dr. Bridget Burns, the CEO of the University Innovation Alliance (UIA) and the host of The Innovating Together Podcast, takes us from her small-town roots in rural America to the front lines of educational reform. She’s on a mission to turn these academic rivals into a...
2024-07-2954 min
Chief Change Officer#20 Canadian Bulldog Holly Bond: Transforming Headhunting from Dollar Deals to Human ConnectionsWhat words would you use to describe a recruiter?
Holly asked this question to a focus group before she started Facet.
She said, “bloodsucker, selfish, high commission. You name it. They were just not good. Someone even compared recruiters to canned goods in a pantry. They said recruiters will reach into the back, grab an old can of beans, dust it off, present it to the client, and if the client doesn’t want it, they put it back and you never hear from them again.”
In this episode, Holly shares how her prior...
2024-07-2333 min
Chief Change Officer#19 Finish Strong: Canadian Bulldog Holly Bond’s Journey from Starting Late to Graduating GreatWould you keep pushing for a university degree if it took you four times as long to finish?
Holly did. It took her 17 years to achieve her university degree because it was her dream. Her life motto: Always finish what you start. It’s never too late to reach the finish line.
Join us as we delve into the extraordinary story of Holly Bond, a remarkable Canadian entrepreneur and president of a headhunting firm. From motherhood to building a successful franchise and eventually transitioning into the headhunting business, Holly’s journey is truly inspirational.
Ep...
2024-07-1632 min
Chief Change Officer#18 From Mechanics to Money: Gagan Sandhu Engineers Financial Independence into Visible RealityIs financial independence a realistic goal or just a marketing myth?
Join us as Gagan Sandhu, a mechanical engineer turned fintech founder, challenges conventional wisdom alongside host Vince Chan in a spirited Chicago Booth-style debate.
Gagan Sandhu emigrated from India to the States 20 years ago. Just two years ago, he launched a fintech company called Xillion aimed at empowering millennials and Gen Zers to achieve financial independence—a concept he and Vince will vigorously explore and debate.
Expect to hear Gagan’s unique insights on navigating career paths, prepared meticulously despite his busy sche...
2024-07-1149 min
Chief Change Officer#17 Irish Mother of Three Lucy Gernon: From Biotech to Leadership Coaching for Ambitious WomenWho’s been rocking the podcast charts? We have!
Since our launch, we’ve attained the highest rankings in Ireland—#1 in Careers and #2 in Business.
And believe it or not, today we’re hosting our first ever phenomenal Irish guest! High time our chart-topping success met some true Irish flair.
Based in Dublin, Ireland, Lucy Gernon is a dedicated mother of three and a millennial who brings a rich background in biotechnology and an extensive career in medical science to her recent entrepreneurial endeavors. She focuses on coaching both emerging and established women leaders...
2024-07-0629 min
Chief Change Officer#16 Austin's Leadership Yoda Wayland Lum: Turning Corporate Ladders into Leadership Jungle GymsWhat does the movie "Inside Out" teach us about leadership?
My conversation with Wayland Lum from Copperbox Leadership Advisory, who brought up "fear is the precursor to courage," reminded me of Joy and Sadness in "Inside Out."
The movie is all about human emotions. And there's this interesting dynamic between Joy and Sadness in the movie. The big lesson is that you can't really appreciate joy if you've never experienced sadness. I see a similar principle in what you were saying about fear and courage. They are not as separate as we might think. They...
2024-07-0132 min
Chief Change Officer#15 Global Evangelist Mary Shea: How Is the Science of AI Reshaping the Art of Executive Search?A Multi-Billion-Dollar Question for Employers: Is Your Next CEO More Likely to Be Chosen by an Algorithm or a Headhunter?
In this episode of the Chief Change Officer podcast, host Vince Chan welcomes back Mary Shea, PhD, a seasoned tech leader in sales and revenue enablement, to discuss the evolving landscape of HR and recruitment.
The conversation delves into Mary's career journey, from classical musician to a senior tech role, and her current collaboration with HR tech company HireQuotient. They explore how generative AI and sophisticated recruitment technology are transforming the hiring process, especially in...
2024-06-2742 min
Chief Change Officer#14 Final Act: How Waverly Deutsch Elevates Underrepresented Entrepreneurs with Love and LogicThis is Part 3 of a special three-part podcast series titled “Love and Logic.”
This Pride Month, we’re celebrating the spirit of championing our true identities with a special three-part podcast series titled “Love and Logic.” Waverly Deutsch, a proud member of the LGBTQ community and a staunch advocate for women entrepreneurs, navigates her multifaceted identity with aplomb— from a theater lover to PhD, from a STEM major to MBA professor, and from retiree to a baby boomer coaching venture builder.
Waverly, often compared to “the Simon Cowell of the Chicago Booth New Venture Challenge,” is celebrated no...
2024-06-1429 min
Chief Change Officer#13 The Art of Coaching: What 22 Years at Chicago Booth Have Taught Waverly Deutsch About Love, Logic, and AIEver had a mentor who changed your life, or maybe a coach who wasn’t just a coach but more of a life-saver?
This is Part 2 of a special three-part podcast series titled “Love and Logic.”
This Pride Month, we’re celebrating the spirit of championing our true identities with a special three-part podcast series titled “Love and Logic.” Waverly Deutsch, a proud member of the LGBTQ community and a staunch advocate for women entrepreneurs, navigates her multifaceted identity with aplomb— from a theater lover to PhD, from a STEM major to MBA professor, and from retiree t...
2024-06-1136 min
Chief Change Officer#12 From Theatre Historian to Chicago Booth Entrepreneurship Professor: Waverly Deutsch Marries Her Love of Theatre with a Passion for LogicThis is Part 1 of our three-part series "Love and Logic."
Waverly Deutsch joins us as our special guest to share how the dynamic interplay of passion and reason has shaped her career and life choices. This episode dives into Waverly’s captivating journey, with future episodes delving into her influential tenure at Chicago Booth and her latest venture, WyseHeart Advisory, which operates under the mantra of “tough love for entrepreneurs.”
Why Waverly?
Known as “the Simon Cowell of the Chicago Booth New Venture Challenge,” Waverly is celebrated for her straightforward feedback. Yet, unlike Cowell’s o...
2024-06-0742 min
Chief Change Officer#11 Mastering Career Change in Action: Join Vince Chan’s 40-Minute Journey with Twelve Global Career Change LeadersLet’s travel around the world in 40 minutes, shall we?
In this special episode, Vince Chan takes you on a global journey, meeting twelve incredible career change leaders. Their stories are packed with learnable insights and actionable lessons to help you master your own career transitions with resilience and intelligence.
Episode Breakdown:
• 2:30 — Tin Pei Ling (Singapore): From Psychology Major to Elected Parliamentarian: Facing Ageism, Sexism, and Social Media Attacks.
• 6:02 — Mary Shea (US and Mediafly): Oboe Musician to Revenue Enablement Expert: Sales as a Career Growth Equalizer.
• 9:31 — Katie Curry (US and Bulgaria...
2024-05-1748 min
Chief Change Officer#10 Media and Entertainment Mogul Turned Legacy Architect, César Couto Ferreira: I Build People, not ProductsCan a philosopher's heart and a commercial executive's mind coexist for the greater good?
Ask César, a former DJ, MTV and Vice Media executive, and champion at the Web Summit in Lisbon.
When you're enveloped in a world of bubble-like glamour, man-made fame, grand titles, and substantial paychecks, it feels too comfortable to make even the slightest move. That's a push factor.
However, don't overlook the pull factor: a vision on the horizon, a voice that is uniquely yours, your own intellectual property, your legacy, your trademarks.
Career Change Master: C...
2024-05-0722 min
Chief Change Officer#9 Heart Attack Survivor Turned Chief Burnout Officer, Michael Levitt: Buy an Alarm Clock, Ditch Your SmartphoneWould you call this bad luck or burnout—heart attack, job loss, car repossession, and home foreclosure, all happening to the same person in one year?
More than ten years ago, Michael found himself in exactly this catastrophic situation.
At that time, society was far less open about discussing burnout and its severe impacts on both individuals and companies. Facing these challenges head-on, Michael endured a heart attack induced by severe burnout—a modern-day epidemic equivalent to a heart attack in its sudden and profound impact.
Having survived these trials, he has now shif...
2024-05-0440 min
Chief Change Officer#8 Pilot-Turned-AI Investor and Banking Innovator, Steve Monaghan: Why I Like and How I Thrive in Career ChangeHow Did a Commercial Pilot Rise to Global Finance in 30 Years?
Career Change Master: Steve Monaghan
A former commercial pilot, Tokyo-based Steve has navigated a transformative 30-year career across industries and continents. His financial acumen has revolutionized major banks and tech companies, propelling him from Australia to Tokyo and the Middle East.
Previous: Chairman & CEO of Gen.Life, Chief Innovation Officer at DBS Bank, Chief Digital Officer at Riyad Bank, Regional Director at AIA, General Manager of Individual Group at Shinsei Bank, Head of Consumer Finance at OCBC, VP of E-Commerce at Citi...
2024-04-2542 min
Chief Change Officer#7 Salesperson-Turned-Travel Tech CEO, Ryota Tanozaki: How I Build an E-commerce Company in JapanHow Did Japanese Shochu Salespersons Rise to Lead the Tech Revolution for 90,000+ Japanese Hotel Operators?
Starting as a salesperson at Suntory, Tokyo-based Ryota Tanozaki has transformed his career over 20 years.
Previous: Strategy Consultant at BearingPoint, Product Manager at Hakuhodo Consulting, Director at Frontier Management, General Manager at Transcosmos, Head of Instagram, and Head of Vertical Industry at Facebook.
Currently, Ryota holds the position of President and CEO at Tabist, formerly known as OYO Japan, which is headquartered in India and was a joint venture with SoftBank Japan. He also teaches part-time at Globis...
2024-04-1834 min
Chief Change Officer#6 Yale Student Turned Yale Ventures Leader, Josh Geballe: Innovating at Yale is the Greatest CareerWould you ever consider leaving a secure and high-ranking position as a CFO at IBM Europe to join a startup in Connecticut as merely the 16th employee?
Josh Geballe, took that exact leap, moving away from the corporate security he knew to embrace the thrills and challenges of a startup, guided by what he describes as his "gut feeling.”
A former campaign manager for the US Representative Rosa DeLauro, New Haven-based Josh has crafted a 30-year progressive journey centered on two main themes: impact and challenge.
Previously, he served as Vice President of Fi...
2024-04-1030 min
Chief Change Officer#5 From Parisian Glamour to Senegal Innovator, Fatou Sagna Sow: Is Career Change Just About Money?Here's a billion-dollar question for you:
If you were a well-qualified legal counsel leading a global team of 50 and spearheading billion-dollar financial transactions at the world's largest banking groups, would you give all that up to deeply dive into building a developing economy in Africa?
Most people would say no, because humans are risk-averse by nature.
But Fatou Sagna Sow isn't most people. She is a change progressive.
Fatou, born and bred in Paris, has worked as a financial lawyer at Societe Generale and BNP Paribas. After a prestigious stint, she...
2024-03-2635 min
Chief Change Officer#4 Russian Polyglot Diplomat to Energy Innovator in Cincinnati, Irina Filippova: I’m Not Wedded to a Specific Structure of CareerWould you dare to found an unproven venture during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Yes, Irina Filippova bravely took that risk.
Born into a family deeply rooted in science in Russia, Irina showed a keen interest in diplomacy. This led her to study international relations and secure a promising early career position at the International Peace Institute. To further enhance her business skillset and mindset, she attended Yale MBA program.
Irina's true calling lay in the energy sector, prompting her move to BP in London. During her tenure there, she was involved in brand marketing...
2024-03-2144 min
Chief Change Officer#3 Mediafly co-CEO Mary Shea PhD: Pioneering a Dual CEO BlueprintWe’re back with the much-anticipated sequel in our series, where Mary delves deep into the transformative powers of AI in revolutionizing sales tech and boosting revenue like never before. Prepare for a deep dive into her top 5 predictions that are set to redefine the industry!
But wait, there’s more!
Ever wondered about the dynamics of sharing the helm? Mary opens up about her groundbreaking journey as a Co-CEO at Mediafly, offering a rare glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of dual leadership.
And, for a twist you didn’t see coming, Mary s...
2024-03-1126 min
Chief Change Officer#2 Producer and Host Vince Chan: How is Our Show Different from Other Shows?Welcome to Chief Change Officer, where we skip the fancy frills and dive straight into what matters: real, raw stories of change. If you’re hunting for a podcast with all the bells and whistles, we might not be your jam. But if you crave something genuine, you've hit the jackpot.
Inclusive? Check. Season One lines up ten amazing speakers - a balanced mix of five gals and five guys aged 30 to 60, stretching from the US through Europe to Asia. They bring you stories from all corners of life: finance, hotels, DEI, politics, academia, and even energy....
2024-03-0802 min
Chief Change Officer#1 Producer and Host Vince Chan: Unstuck Your Life and Maximise Your GrowthJFK famously stated, “Change is the Law of life.” Yet, there's no universal playbook for navigating change.
To maximize your greatness, “Make Your Laws of Change.”
This invite-only podcast goes beyond mere discussion. Here, change isn't just talked about—it's lived.
We gather change leaders, change-makers, and career changers from a wide array of cultures, professions, ages, and sexual orientations. Together, we delve into the complexities of effecting and maintaining change on both personal and organisational levels, blending real-world business insights with deeply personal narratives.
No political, corporate, or hard sales talk—only...
2024-03-0803 min