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On this week's episode of Economic Update, Professor Wolff delivers updates on the non-profit reporters that are unionizing in Ohio, the Hilton Hotel workers striking in Houston, Canada's third party with radical leadership, and Canada's postal strike pits private profits of UPS, FedEx, etc, vs the nation's real postal needs. In the second half of the show, Professor Wolff interviews Kim Westcott, Managing Director of Women Building Up, a new community organization in Brooklyn, New York, dedicated to helping formerly incarcerated women reintegrate into new lives. The d@w Team Economic Update with Richard D. Wolff is a DemocracyatWork.info Inc. production. We make it a point to provide the show free of ads and rely on viewer support to continue doing so. You can support our work by joining our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/democracyatwork Or you can go to our website: https://www.democracyatwork.info/donate Every donation counts and helps us provide a larger audience with the information they need to better understand the events around the world they can't get anywhere else. We want to thank our devoted community of supporters who help make this show and others we produce possible each week. We kindly ask you to also support the work we do by encouraging others to subscribe to our YouTube channel and website: www.democracyatwork.info
The future of banking isn't coming – it's already here. And yet, a staggering 46% of retail financial institutions admit they're either early in their digital transformation journey or still in planning stages. At the heart of this inertia lies a familiar bottleneck: legacy core systems. While over 90% of banks surveyed this year say digital transformation is either a “critical” or “high” priority, less than 10% believe their current core can fully support their goals. In this episode of Banking Transformed, I'm joined by Sandeep Lalwani, Head of UST FinX, and Barry O'Connell, Managing Director, Americas for Thought Machine. Together, we examine the real-world consequences of delayed modernization – from constrained innovation to a stunted customer experience – and explore how a modular, coexistence-based core transformation can flip the script. This is the first episode in a new series, "Building the Future-Ready Bank", sponsored by UST FinX.
From the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, people living with MS have been justifiably concerned about how a COVID-19 infection might impact their MS. As the new "Stratus" strain of COVID-19 is currently surging in the United States, research is providing answers we didn't have five years ago. Dr. Robert Fox, the Managing Director of the NARCOMS Patient Registry, joins me to discuss how COVID-19 infections and other infections impact people with MS. As ECTRIMS, the world's largest MS research conference, approached, many attendees anticipated the FDA's decision on whether to approve Tolebrutinib, the first in a new category of disease-modifying therapies. Instead, the FDA has requested additional time for its review. We'll fill you in on the FDA's new target action date, and explain why there's strong interest in this particular disease-modifying therapy. We know there's a specific gene that increases the risk of someone developing MS. But have you ever wondered where that gene came from, or why it exists at all? At ECTRIMS, Professor Lars Fugger took us on a journey 5,000 years into the past to explain its origin. When I spoke with him, Professor Fugger also explained how events from ancient history are still affecting the risk of developing MS today. You won't want to miss this compelling conversation! At ECTRIMS, I also caught up with Jason Tardio, the President, and Dr. Andreas Muehler, the Chief Medical Officer, from Immunic Therapeutics. We talked about how their investigative drug, vidofludimus calcium, could potentially benefit people with MS by combating inflammation, protecting the nervous system, and offering antiviral benefits. We have a lot to talk about! Are you ready for RealTalk MS??! This Week: Infections and MS, and more from ECTRIMS 2025! :22 FDA extends its review of Tolebrutinib 1:42 From ECTRIMS: Professor Lars Fugger discusses the origin of the gene that increases an individual's risk of developing MS 4:11 From ECTRIMS: Jason Tardio, President, and Dr. Andreas Muehler, Chief Medical Officer, at Immunic Therapeutics, discuss how vidofludimus calcium could potentially benefit people with MS 11:22 Dr. Robert Fox discusses what the research reveals about how COVID-19 infections and other infections impact people living with MS 16:34 Share this episode 32:00 Next week's episode 32:19 SHARE THIS EPISODE OF REALTALK MS Just copy this link & paste it into your text or email: https://realtalkms.com/423 ADD YOUR VOICE TO THE CONVERSATION I've always thought about the RealTalk MS podcast as a conversation. And this is your opportunity to join the conversation by sharing your feedback, questions, and suggestions for topics that we can discuss in future podcast episodes. Please shoot me an email or call the RealTalk MS Listener Hotline and share your thoughts! Email: jon@realtalkms.com Phone: (310) 526-2283 And don't forget to join us in the RealTalk MS Facebook group! LINKS If your podcast app doesn't allow you to click on these links, you'll find them in the show notes in the RealTalk MS app or at www.RealTalkMS.com PARTICIPATE: Take the Shaping Tomorrow Together Survey https://s.alchemer.com/s3/Perspectives-on-MS REGISTER: Attend the virtual Shaping Tomorrow Together meeting with the FDA https://nmss.quorum.us/event/25463 SIGN UP: Become an MS Activist https://nationalmssociety.org/advocacy JOIN: The RealTalk MS Facebook Group https://facebook.com/groups/realtalkms DOWNLOAD: The RealTalk MS App for iOS Devices https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/realtalk-ms/id1436917200 DOWNLOAD: The RealTalk MS App for Android Deviceshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=tv.wizzard.android.realtalk REVIEW: Give RealTalk MS a rating and review http://www.realtalkms.com/review Follow RealTalk MS on Twitter, @RealTalkMS_jon, and subscribe to our newsletter at our website, RealTalkMS.com. RealTalk MS Episode 423 Guests: Professor Lars Fugger, Jason Tardio, Dr. Andreas Meuhler, and Dr. Robert Fox Privacy Policy
Unser heutiger Gast studierte Wirtschaftsingenieurwesen mit Schwerpunkt Informatik und Operations Research an der Technischen Hochschule in Karlsruhe, einer der klassischen Ausbildungswege für analytisch denkende Führungspersönlichkeiten. Früh zog es ihn in die Unternehmensberatung: Zunächst in Deutschland, später ins Silicon Valley, wo er strategische Projekte in der Schnittstelle zwischen Technologie und Organisation begleitete. Nach seiner Rückkehr sammelte er umfassende operative Erfahrung in einem Logistikdienstleistungskonzern, wo er unter anderem als Mitglied der Geschäftsleitung tätig war, mit Verantwortung für Marketing, Kommunikation und die strategische Entwicklung der Automotive- und Maschinenbau-Sparte. Doch dann kam der Bruch mit dem klassischen Karriereweg und ein unternehmerischer Neustart: Getrieben von dem Wunsch, Personalberatung neu zu denken, gründete er 2017 die Headgate GmbH. Heute berät er Familienunternehmen bei der Besetzung von Führungspositionen, unterstützt Gesellschafter bei Nachfolgefragen und begleitet den Aufbau moderner Beiratsstrukturen. Was ihn dabei besonders auszeichnet: ein tiefes Verständnis für Unternehmenskultur, persönliche Integrität und die besondere Dynamik inhabergeführter Firmen. Seit über acht Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. In mehr als 500 Gesprächen mit über 600 Persönlichkeiten haben wir darüber gesprochen, was sich verändert hat – und was sich noch verändern muss. Wie gelingt es Personalberatern, in Zeiten von generativer KI und wachsendem Fachkräftemangel nicht nur Besetzungen, sondern wirklich passende Matches zu ermöglichen? Welche Rolle spielen Unternehmenskultur, Werte und Familienstrukturen bei der Auswahl von Führungskräften – und wie wird man diesen Faktoren in der Suche überhaupt gerecht? Und was braucht es, damit Personalberatung nicht als Transaktion, sondern als echter Sparringsprozess verstanden wird – für Menschen, die Organisationen langfristig prägen sollen? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Daher suchen wir weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näherbringen. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt uns von Anfang an die Frage, ob wirklich alle Menschen das finden und leben können, was sie im Innersten wirklich, wirklich wollen. Ihr seid bei On the Way to New Work – heute mit Tim Oldiges. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern
The DataTribe Challenge is a launchpad for elite cybersecurity and cyber-adjacent startups ready to break out. 2025 marks the 8th annual edition of the event with a change in venue and some exciting new updates. We take you on a journey from inception with Leo Scott, Managing Director and Chief Innovation Officer at DataTribe, and 3 past DataTribe Challenge winners at different levels on their growth tracks following their participation in the event. You'll meet Anita D'Amico, former CEO of Code DX (acquired by Synopsis in 2021) and 2019 winner; Greg Baker, Co-Founder of Balance Theory and 2022 winner; and Brian Proctor, Founder and CEO of Frenos and 2024 winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recruitment marketing is undergoing a fundamental shift as AI transforms the way work is done and who does it. Marketing automation is evolving at a rapid pace and will drive significant, efficient gains, but what is the impact of originality, creativity, and strategic thinking? So how are recruitment marketers evolving, and what should employers now expect from their recruitment marketing teams and agencies? My guest this week is James Whitelock, Managing Director at ThinkinCircles Recruitment Marketing. In our conversation, James reveals what employers should demand from modern recruitment marketers, which skills remain irreplaceable, and how to build teams that leverage AI without losing human creativity. In the interview, we discuss: How AI is democratising recruitment marketing The ever-growing scale and scope of automation Strategy and creativity How can employers stand out from the AI-generated "slop" Brand building, story telling and tech orchestration What skills are now needed in recruitment marketing Building out capability Can AI help recruitment marketing to be properly strategic? What does the future look like? Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.
Sometimes the best businesses don’t start with a big plan. They start with nothing: no money, no equipment, no idea what you’re doing. Just a problem to solve, a skill in your back pocket, and the determination to figure it out. That’s how Christiaan's two guests on this edition of Out to Lunch ended up where they are. One is making home furnishings from scraps. The other turned a pine tree into a broadband company. Both, you might say, made something from nothing. Matthew Latiolais is the owner of Cajun Salvage Company. Matthew grew up in Lafayette and got his first lesson in welding at sixteen from a boatbuilder — thanks to his grandfather, who volunteered him for the job. After college, Matthew spent his early career in the oilfield, but when the industry hit a downturn, he found himself sending out résumés to nowhere. Eventually, he decided the only thing left to do was work for himself. In 2015, Matthew founded Cajun Salvage, a shop specializing in woodworking, metal fabrication, and architectural salvage. His first jobs came from tearing down barns and reclaiming materials. Now he builds everything from custom cabinets to cypress tables to barn doors — often based on whatever clients find on Pinterest. He’s also a Master Craftsman and a member of the Louisiana Crafts Guild. Chris Disher is Managing Director of Cajun Broadband. Chris is a mechanical engineer by training, born in Ponchatoula and raised in Morgan City. He spent more than two decades in oil and gas, living and working all over the world. When Chris and his family moved to a blueberry farm in St. Martin Parish, they ran into a different kind of problem: terrible internet. Chris’s kids begged him to sell the farm and move to the city, but instead Chris and a friend stuck an antenna in a pine tree and got 60 megabits per second. That was the start of Cajun Broadband. Founded in 2017, the company now provides fiber and wireless internet to nine parishes, and employs 10 people. Cajun Broadband grew even faster through state and federal broadband grants: the company landed a $26 million grant to connect 9,000 homes. Chris says they started in a tree, and now their service is faster than some city providers. Chris and Matthew's business histories, though as different as analog wood and digital fiber, are both proof that sometimes the best way forward is to stop waiting for someone else to solve the problem, and just build the solution yourself. It doesn't get much more Cajun than that. And that's how you get Cajun Salvage and Cajun Broadband. Out to Lunch Acadiana was recorded live over lunch at Tsunami Sushi in downtown Lafayette. You can find photos from this show by Astor Morgan at itsacadiana.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fresh off a successful, Wodapalooza SoCal, Managing Director of WZA Sports Dylan Malitsky joins Sean Woodland to talk about new owners, a new partnership with Gym Reapers, hosting an Open announcement in Miami and why the future is bright for the Wodapalooza brand. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Head to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery collagen and improve how you sleep and recover.
On this week's episode of Multifamily Mastery, John Casmon interviews Jack Mullen. Jack shares how his background in banking and his advisory firm, Summer Street Advisors, have positioned him to help both institutional and family office investors navigate due diligence, capital calls, and distressed real estate opportunities. They dive into how LPs should evaluate whether to reinvest in troubled deals, the pitfalls of 1980s vintage multifamily projects, and why execution—not just capital markets—separates successful operators from struggling ones. Jack also offers guidance on scaling from friends-and-family deals to institutional partnerships and emphasizes the importance of professionalism, reporting, and alignment between sponsors and LPs. Jack MullenCurrent role: Founder and Managing Director, Summer Street AdvisorsBased in: Westport, ConnecticutSay hi to them at: https://summerstreetre.com/ | LinkedIn This is a limited time offer, so head over to aspenfunds.us/bestever to download the investor deck—or grab their quick-start guide if you're brand new to oil and gas investing. Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at www.monarchmoney.com with code BESTEVER Join the Best Ever Community The Best Ever Community is live and growing - and we want serious commercial real estate investors like you inside. It's free to join, but you must apply and meet the criteria. Connect with top operators, LPs, GPs, and more, get real insights, and be part of a curated network built to help you grow. Apply now at www.bestevercommunity.com Podcast production done by Outlier Audio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Industrial Talk is onsite at DistribuTech 2025 and talking to Matt Bradbury, Managing Director at Business Acquisition & Merger Associates about "Sound Merger/Acquisition Solutions ". Scott Mackenzie hosts the Industrial Talk podcast, celebrating industry professionals and featuring Matt Bradbury, a seasoned M&A expert with 20 years of experience and $2 billion in transaction value. Bradbury's firm focuses on manufacturing, distribution, and B2B services, with 80% of clients having blue-collar workforces. He discusses the growing demand for electrical infrastructure due to increased data center needs and the impact of reshoring and nearshoring on manufacturing. Bradbury emphasizes the importance of smart power generation and automation in meeting these demands. He can be reached at matt@buysellyourbusiness.com or 704-905-0565. Action Items [ ] Follow up with Matt Bradbury on LinkedIn (Matthew Bradbury) to stay updated on his firm's activities and industry insights.[ ] Connect with Matt Bradbury at Buy, Sell Your Business (matt@buysell-yourbusiness.com) to discuss potential M&A opportunities in the utility services space. Outline Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Podcast Scott MacKenzie welcomes listeners to the podcast, celebrating industry professionals and their contributions.The podcast is sponsored by Siemens Smart Infrastructure and Grid Software Services, encouraging listeners to visit siemens.com for more information.Scott MacKenzie mentions the podcast is being broadcasted from Distribute Tech in Dallas, Texas, and expresses his enthusiasm for utility-related topics. Introduction of Matt Bradbury and His Firm Scott MacKenzie introduces Matt Bradbury, who has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the utility services space.Matt Bradbury shares his background, mentioning he started his firm 20 years ago and has sold about 215 companies, with a total transaction value of almost $2 billion.His firm focuses on manufacturing, distribution, and B2B services, with 80% of their clients having a blue-collar workforce.Matt Bradbury is based in Charlotte, North Carolina, and discusses the importance of the utility industry and the need for infrastructure updates. Expectations and Importance of Distribute Tech Scott MacKenzie asks Matt Bradbury about his expectations and the importance of Distribute Tech.Matt Bradbury explains the 20-year tailwind of needing to update electrical infrastructure due to increased demand from data centers and AI.He shares an anecdote about a data center operator in California who mentioned the lack of available power during a fishing trip.Matt Bradbury discusses the importance of private equity groups and the qualities he looks for in partners, emphasizing the need for smart, humble, and approachable groups. Challenges and Opportunities in the Utility Industry Scott MacKenzie and Matt Bradbury discuss the challenges and opportunities in the utility industry, including the need for more power generation and the impact of reshoring and nearshoring manufacturing.Matt Bradbury mentions the importance of retaining tribal knowledge and marketing the trades as a viable career option.Scott MacKenzie highlights the innovation and automation taking place in the industry, which offers global opportunities for professionals.They discuss the complexities of managing distributed solutions and connected generation, and the role of technology in improving efficiency. Future Trends and Technological Solutions Scott MacKenzie and Matt Bradbury discuss future...
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Send us a textEvery 90 minutes, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with ALS — a devastating disease that has long resisted conventional research and treatment efforts.In this episode of Caretalk, Tris Dyson, Founder and Managing Director of Challenge Works, joins host John Driscoll to discuss how prize-based innovation and crowdsourcing could unlock new breakthroughs. Dyson shares his personal journey, why shifting incentives matters, and how bold new models can spark hope for ALS patients and families worldwide.
Welcome back to the EUCVC Summit Talks, where we bring you candid conversations with Europe's leading founders, corporate leaders, and investors shaping the future of venture collaboration.In this session, Jeppe Høier sits down with Mike Smeed, Managing Director of InMotion Ventures (the venture arm of Jaguar Land Rover), and Ida Christine Brun, Partner at Maersk Growth. Together, they dive into how two global giants—one in mobility and one in logistics—approach corporate venturing, what they've learned about balancing financial returns with strategic purpose, and how they decide where to play in a fast-changing landscape.From decarbonization and electrification to supply chain innovation and customer-centric business models, Mike and Ida share firsthand lessons on what works, what doesn't, and how corporates can create real value in venture.
What happens when we come together to change our world for the better? How can we help nonprofits expand their capacity and prepare for the future? And what are local organizations and individuals doing to make a difference right here in their own backyard?This week, our podcast host Greg Bedalov joins three community leaders – representing the public, private, and nonprofit sectors – to explore how they're creating lasting change through collective impact.Special GuestsMike Sitrick, President & CEO, DuPage FoundationGreg Schwarze, DuPage County Board, District 6Jim Mark, Managing Director, Private Markets & Chief Strategy Officer, Wight & CompanyDive DeeperWant to make a difference? DuPage Foundation partners with individuals, families, and organizations to make a collective impact across DuPage County. Learn how you can get involved here.Want to learn more? Episode 18 of the DuPage Business Beat explores how the DuPage County Health Department's new Crisis Recovery Center is helping people get the care they need—while reducing the burden on local emergency rooms. Listen here.Want to get inspired? To hear the story of one major DuPage County philanthropist, listen to Episode 21 of the Beat, where Greg interviews John P. Calamos, Sr.As always, we'd like to thank the College of DuPage for supporting today's episode. To keep up with what's happening in DuPage County and the Chicagoland region, follow Choose DuPage on social media or visit ChooseDuPage.com/Ready.
In a live conversation on October 1, Lawfare Senior Editor Scott R. Anderson spoke to Managing Director at S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace Joel Braunold about President Trump's proposed peace plan for Gaza and what it means for the future of Iraeli-Palestinian relations.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Zac McCarroll - Managing Director of Real Assets at Apogem Capital joins the podcast to walk through his 20+ years of investment experience in Natural Resources, the market trends influencing Apogem's investment strategy, and why his team continues to be bullish on natural resources.**Disclaimer: This podcast is meant for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice.A big thanks to our 3 Minerals & Royalties Podcast Sponsors:--Tracts: If you are interested in learning more about Tracts title related services and software, then please call 281-892-2096 or visit https://tracts.co/ to learn more.--Riverbend Energy Group: If you are interested in discussing the sale of your Minerals and/or NonOp interests w/ Riverbend, then please visit www.riverbendenergygroup.com for more information--Farmers National Company: For more information on Farmer's land management services, please visit www.fncenergy.com or email energy@farmersnational.com
AI adoption requires a human-centered approach: success depends not on technology alone, but on how organizations help their people embrace and leverage AI tools effectively.In this episode of High Octane Leadership, Donald Thompson shares a recent presentation offering practical insights on implementing AI strategies across organizations. Drawing from his journey of growing multiple companies and leading digital transformations, Donald provides actionable frameworks for effective AI adoption.What You'll Learn:How to create a successful AI adoption strategy by focusing on education before implementationWhy sandboxed environments are crucial for experimenting with AI without risking core business operationsThe "Personal Benefit Principle" for driving AI adoption by connecting tools to individual career growthThe "Simulation First" framework for accelerating experience in emerging leaders using AI toolsAbout Donald: Donald Thompson is an award-winning CEO, multi-exit entrepreneur, and nationally recognized leader who has transformed industries and inspired executives across the globe. Donald has built and scaled multiple companies to acquisition, led post-merger integration, and now builds repeatable performance systems as Managing Director of the Workplace Options Center for Organizational Effectiveness.In this episode, Donald shares invaluable insights on AI adoption and strategic leadership, drawing from his extensive experience in growing multimillion-dollar firms and building high-performance teams with a global perspective. His approach to AI implementation emphasizes both technological advancement and human-centered transformation, making this conversation particularly relevant for business leaders navigating the integration of AI into their organizations. Donald's recognition by EY, Forbes and Fast Company, combined with his practical experience in business exits and team building, offers listeners actionable strategies for leveraging AI while managing organizational change.Resources:LinkedIn: @donaldthompsonjr Instagram: @donaldthompson_jr Facebook: @donaldthompsonjrofficial High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence.Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.
10/02/25: Joel Heitkamp is joined by Dustin Gawrylow, the Managing Director for the North Dakota Watchdog Network. They have a conversation about the Summit Carbon Pipeline debate between North Dakota and South Dakota, and also play a clip of former Governor and current Secretary of the Interior, Doug Burgum, on Newsmax recently talking about it. (Joel Heitkamp is a talk show host on the Mighty 790 KFGO in Fargo-Moorhead. His award-winning program, “News & Views,” can be heard weekdays from 8 – 11 a.m. Follow Joel on X/Twitter @JoelKFGO.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Virtual GM Podcast, Cody sits down with special guest Moritz von Petersdorff-Campen, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SuitePad. SuitePad is redefining the in-room guest experience with its award-winning tablet solution, designed to increase engagement, streamline communication, and boost hotel profitability.Moritz shares the SuitePad story, how it started, where it's headed, and the tangible impact it can have on your hotel's bottom line. If you've been looking for ways to modernize your guest experience and increase revenue, this episode is a must-listen.
Find out what NATO is, how it functions, and why Russia's recent incursions could force the alliance to act. Recent Russian violations of Polish and Estonian airspace have NATO considering a possible Article Five response, something last seen in response to 9/11. What are NATO's options, and what happens if the alliance fails to present a united front? Join Steve Odland and guest Sara Murray, Managing Director for International at The Conference Board, to learn about NATO's origins and structure, why defense commitments have increased, and why NATO is approaching a red line with Russia. For more from The Conference Board: House Passes National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Green Tanks? How Defense Spending Can Bolster EU Competitiveness Amid CBAM Europe's Financial Independence Needs Derisking, Not Decoupling
In this episode of the Used Car Dealer Podcast, Zach talks with Cole Reiken, Managing Director of Blue Driver, to unpack how smarter diagnostics and data-driven tools are reshaping dealership profitability and customer trust.Cole shares lessons from his career at Impel.AI, Open Lane, and Canadian Black Book, and how those experiences inform his leadership at Blue Driver. He dives into the balance of serving both DIY consumers and enterprise dealers, the challenge of system fatigue in dealerships, and why seamless workflow integration is key to adoption.The conversation covers EV diagnostics, predictive insights, fraud protection, and how Blue Driver Max helps dealers avoid costly trade-in surprises. Cole also looks ahead at the role of data integration, battery health, and a future where diagnostics follow the vehicle through its entire lifecycle.Whether you're focused on reducing reconditioning risk, improving appraisal accuracy, or preparing for EV adoption, Cole's insights offer practical takeaways for independent and franchise dealers alike.⏱️ Key Questions & Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Cole's background at Impel.AI, Open Lane, Canadian Black Book 04:20 – How do you balance consumer vs. enterprise diagnostic needs? 07:18 – What does Blue Driver offer today for consumers and dealerships? 11:31 – What are the headwinds to adoption at the dealership level? 13:40 – How are you preparing for EVs and software-defined vehicles? 15:56 – What diagnostic innovations will most impact dealers in the next 5 years? 19:28 – What's your vision for consumer vs. dealer diagnostics by 2030? 23:20 – Q1: What product or feature has surprised you most in development over the past year?24:12 – Q2: What's one app you use every single day?24:29 – Q3: What's one thing in the auto industry that you think is overhyped right now?25:35 – What updates and events are coming up for Blue Driver?
"How Agentic AI Is Replacing Subscription Revenue"Chuck Ganapathi, the CEO of Gainsight & Brett Queener, Managing Director at Bonfire Ventures, who previously ran product at Salesforce and helped destroy Siebel, the company where he and Chuck first met. Together, they've witnessed every major shift in enterprise software over three decades, and they believe the biggest one is happening right now.In this conversation, Brett unveils his forthcoming thesis on "the end of ARR," arguing that agentic AI will fundamentally break subscription business models. When products finally achieve what he calls "product purity", actually doing the job they promise without requiring armies of CSMs, endless onboarding, and quarterly business reviews, the entire economic foundation of SaaS collapses. Chuck and Brett discuss whether this is an existential threat or the evolution the industry has been waiting for.What you'll learn:- Why the "friction gap" between product and value created the entire CS industry- What "product purity" means and why it threatens traditional SaaS economics- How agentic AI fundamentally changes the unit economics of software- Why usage-based pricing is inevitable once products actually work- The product marketing playbook that still matters in an AI-first worldCheck out the Key Takeaways & Transcripts: https://www.gainsight.com/presents/series/unchurned/Where to Find the GuestBrett's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettqueener/Chuck's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckganapathi/Where to Find Josh: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jschachter/In this episode, we cover:0:00 - Preview & Introduction1:18 - Meet Chuck & Brett3:30 - How Brett and Chuck met at Siebel 9:28 - Transition to Salesforce: destruction of Siebel as a goal14:11 - Changing Nature of Product Marketing in the AI Era18:00 - Systems of Record vs. Systems of Action21:13 - Databases as “lossy” representations of reality29:00 - Brett's thesis: "The End of ARR (And I Feel Fine)"34:28 - How should agentic applications be priced?43:43 - Future Outlook: Market paying premium for top agents47:17 - 10x CSMs enabled by AI agentsReferences:- Brett Queener's blog: https://queener.substack.com/
Fears of a longer-than-normal stoppage that weighs on an already fragile economy, Patrick O'Hare of Briefing.com and Managing Director of Investments at EP Wealth Advisors Adam Phillips on the current markets, More on the Thursday October 16th Retirement & Wealth Strategies for Your Future seminar at the Palo Alto Elks Lodge with EP Wealth Advisors CFP Chad Burton and CFP CFA Ryan Ignacio
What's next for private equity? We continue our Private Markets Outlook series with a discussion featuring Jorge Rossello, Managing Director, LP Secondaries. He joins Research team members Andrew Korz and Alan Flannigan to explore how private equity investors are navigating a shifting landscape. The Private Markets Outlook podcast series from Future Standard features special guests and portfolio managers from across our firm, each bringing unique perspectives on private equity, private credit and real estate. Subscribe and stay tuned for more. Related:Follow the value, not the herd: The new private markets imperative U.S. exceptionalism: At a crossroadsHave a question for our experts? Text us for a chance to have your questions answered on the next episode.To watch the video version, go to https://www.youtube.com/@futurestandard_fs For more research insights go to https://futurestandard.com/insights
Send us a textIn this episode of Soul of Travel, Season 6: Women's Wisdom + Mindful Travel, presented by @journeywoman_original, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Amanda and Asnath Kessy.Amanda Kessy is Managing Director and Co-Founder of Still Waters Safaris. Together with her sister, Asnath Kessy, Co-Founder, they create luxury, immersive, personalized safaris across Tanzania, including wildlife adventures in the Serengeti, climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, relaxing on Zanzibar's beaches, and immersing in authentic local cultures. Still Waters Safaris connects guests with the heart and soul of Tanzania. Amanda is passionate about sustainable travel, making sure every journey is unforgettable for their guests while also giving back to local communities and supporting conservation. For her, travel is more than seeing beautiful places; it's about meaningful experiences, connection, and leaving a positive impact.Christine, Amanda, and Asnath discuss:· What it's like to grow up with a parent in the travel industry· The value of international education and careers· Following joy and building a business rooted in sustainability and community impact· Reshaping the safari experience through women's leadershipJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Amanda and Asnath Kessy.
This week on Transit Unplugged:We head to Singapore, where public transit covers every inch of the island—and carries an astonishing 7.5 million riders daily.Host Paul Comfort sits down with Winston Toh, Managing Director of Tower Transit Singapore, one of four operators under the Land Transport Authority (LTA). With 800 buses across 60 routes, Tower Transit is at the center of a system designed with precision—and powered by centralized planning.Winston shares:Why bus ridership (3.8M daily) surpasses rail (3.4M) in Singapore How LTA ensures full national coverage and low fares (as little as $0.69 for seniors) Why “every inch of the land is covered” with integrated bus and rail systems The role of AI-enabled safety tools, including fatigue detection and driver incentive programs How Tower Transit fosters a people-first culture, with 80% staff engagement and Singapore Best Employer status The company's goal to become “the Singapore Airlines of the bus industry” Whether you're an operator, planner, or policymaker, this episode offers a blueprint for equitable, efficient, and tech-forward mobility.Creator, Host & Producer — Paul Comfort Executive Producer — Julie Gates Producer — Chris O'KeeffeEdited and Mixed by — Chris O'Keeffe + Patrick EmileAssociate Producer — Cyndi Raskin Special thanks to:Brand Design — Tina Olagundoye Social Media — Tatyana Mechkarova Got a question or comment? Email us at info@transitunplugged.com DisclaimerThe views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent. This production belongs to Modaxo and may contain information subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual-property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.
This is a recording of a New Jewish Narrative webinar from October 1, 2025, hosted by Hadar Susskind. At an unusual press conference at the White House on Monday September 29 — with Prime Minister Netanyahu at his side — President Trump unveiled a plan to end the Gaza War. The document, which was emailed to reporters during the event, included 20 substantive points—some of which are supposed to happen whether or not Hamas accepts the plan. To help us make sense of these developments, NJN hosted two seasoned observers of American diplomacy for this webinar. Laura Rozen is a veteran foreign policy journalist. She has served as the diplomatic correspondent for Al-Monitor, foreign policy reporter for Politico, and for Foreign Policy magazine, where she launched the Cable blog in 2009. She now writes and reports the Diplomatic newsletter at Substack, and also serves on the editorial board of Just Security. Joel Braunold is the Managing Director of the S. Daniel Abraham Center for Middle East Peace, the former executive director of the Alliance for Middle East Peace, and a contributing editor at Lawfare. He works regularly with the US State Department, USAID, the National Security Council, and Congress on the needs of the peace-building community. Outside the United States, he has worked with national governments across Europe, multilateral institutions, and parts of the Arab world.
Fears of a longer-than-normal stoppage that weighs on an already fragile economy, Patrick O'Hare of Briefing.com and Managing Director of Investments at EP Wealth Advisors Adam Phillips on the current markets, More on the Thursday October 16th Retirement & Wealth Strategies for Your Future seminar at the Palo Alto Elks Lodge with EP Wealth Advisors CFP Chad Burton and CFP CFA Ryan IgnacioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It’s one thing to have a big dream for our lives. It’s quite another to make it happen. In this program Berni’s joined by a special guest ?' Peter Irvine the former Managing Director of Gloria Jeans Coffees. Join Berni as he looks at dreams and hard work from A Different Perspective.Support the show: https://christianityworks.com/channels/adp/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Stephen Grootes speaks with Alison Collier, the Managing Director of Endeavor South Africa. Collier, who has been at the helm since 2019, brings nearly two decades of experience in strategy, business development and scaling across Africa, Europe and Asia. career includes stints at McKinsey, and global roles with Unilever and SABMiller, where she helped drive digital transformation and global sourcing strategies. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa Follow us on social media 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Chris Ober and Holden Godat, Managing Directors at VMG Health, join the podcast to share insights on fair market value in healthcare transactions, regulatory compliance, and post-deal financial oversight. They discuss how investors can mitigate risks, strengthen provider retention, and prepare for successful exits. This episode is sponsored by VMG Health.
If you have a 401(k) or an IRA, you may not realize that proxy voting gives you a voice in the companies you own—and it can be a way to live out your faith.As stewards, we're called to reflect our Christian values, even in how our investments influence the marketplace. But what does that look like in practice? Will Lofland joins us today to explain.Will Loftland is the Managing Director of Investments Distribution at GuideStone Funds, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. He also oversees GuideStone's shareholder advocacy strategy and represents the firm as a participant in the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility.What Is Proxy Voting?Proxy voting is the right shareholders have to vote on important issues within the companies they partially own. This could include leadership changes, corporate policies, or shareholder proposals. While many individual investors never think about it, proxy voting represents a significant opportunity to shape corporate behavior.However, if your money is invested in mutual funds or retirement accounts—as is the case for most Americans—you don't vote directly. Instead, the fund company you invest with casts those votes on your behalf. That makes it critical to understand how your fund manager approaches these issues.GuideStone's Approach: A Biblical WorldviewIn 2023, GuideStone made the decision to bring proxy voting in-house. By managing votes internally, GuideStone applies a biblical worldview when exercising shareholder influence. This means promoting policies that align with Scripture while resisting agendas that undermine a Christian ethic.As a shareholder, GuideStone joined a coalition of investors to pressure these banks to change their policies. The result? Both institutions strengthened protections, ensuring that Christian organizations would not be denied access to essential financial services because of their convictions.Why Your Vote MattersDoes proxy voting really make a difference? Absolutely. The world can be transformed through Christian investing, and one way to achieve this is by utilizing all available tools as an investor to promote your Christian worldview.By engaging with faith-based investment firms like GuideStone, believers can ensure their investments not only grow financially but also advance Kingdom values in the marketplace.As Christians, we're called to shine God's light in every area of life—including the boardroom. Proxy voting is one of the practical ways we can do that.To learn more about how GuideStone integrates faith into investment practices, visit GuideStoneFunds.com/Faith.On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions:Could you explain what an irrevocable trust is and how it works?I'm 64, still working full-time, and I'm wondering: Do my HSA contributions affect my future Social Security benefits? I'm also concerned about how my earnings are being reported.I'd like to know if a Roth IRA is the best investment tool to set my children up for the future.After my mom passed away, my sister and I inherited her house. I'm living in it now, but recently lost my job, and I'm trying to decide if I should buy out my sister's share or sell the property altogether.Resources Mentioned:Faithful Steward: FaithFi's New Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner)GuideStone FundsBuckner Shoes for Orphan SoulsWisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on MoneyLook At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and AnxietyRich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich FoolFind a Certified Kingdom Advisor (CKA) or Certified Christian Financial Counselor (CertCFC)FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions most days at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on the Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. Visit our website at FaithFi.com where you can join the FaithFi Community and give as we expand our outreach. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this episode, Chris Ober and Holden Godat, Managing Directors at VMG Health, join the podcast to share insights on fair market value in healthcare transactions, regulatory compliance, and post-deal financial oversight. They discuss how investors can mitigate risks, strengthen provider retention, and prepare for successful exits.This episode is sponsored by VMG Health.
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A CMO Confidential Interview with Dwight Hutchins, Senior Managing Director of Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and a Northwestern Adjunct Professor, previously Managing Director at Accenture focused on Consumer Products, Health Care and Public Service. Dwight shares his thinking on why marketers should be prepared to reduce expenses and shift resources into a re-imagined future versus incrementally evolving spend and structure. Key topics include: his belief that the complexity of marketing has resulted in many instances of wasted spending; the importance of "unaided first brand response;" why it's important to be "ahead of the expense reduction game;" and how to focus on working versus non-working dollars. Tune in to hear how about reducing $1B in spend to fund new initiatives and a "wild west" story about a battery on-pack promotion.The Fine Art of Reducing Marketing Expense in an AI WorldThis week on CMO Confidential, Mike Linton sits down with Dwight Hutchins—Senior Partner & Managing Director at Boston Consulting Group and adjunct professor at Northwestern—to tackle the question every CMO hears from the CFO: “Keep the top line growing… and cut your budget.”Dwight explains how to find waste without hurting performance, where AI actually improves efficiency (and where it doesn't), how to test into cuts with confidence, and why many brands still miss “sufficiency” by spreading spend like peanut butter. We dig into frequency capping, working vs. non-working ratios, zero-based budgeting (used sanely), org design, insource vs. outsource, and a real-world case where a company freed up billions and redeployed it to growth channels. Stay for his “Wild West” in-store marketing story—complete with batteries taped to milk.Sponsored by Typeface — the AI-native, agentic marketing platform that turns one idea into thousands of on-brand assets across channels, safely integrated with your MarTech stack. See how leaders like ASICS and Microsoft scale personalized content with Typeface.⸻⏱️ Chapters00:00 – Intro & guest: Dwight Hutchins (BCG)02:05 – The market reality: uncertainty, shifting buyer values06:10 – CFO pressure: “grow and cut” in the same breath09:20 – AI spend vs. payoff: recalibrating expectations12:25 – Media fragmentation & the “peanut butter” budget problem15:55 – Where AI helps most: measurement, targeting, creative ops19:10 – Forensic cuts case study: freeing up massive dollars23:10 – Finding waste: frequency caps, ad length, quality controls27:05 – “First Fast Response”: demand spaces & brand power30:20 – Sufficiency & focus: stop starving campaigns33:05 – Working vs. non-working: ratios that actually move results35:20 – Zero-based budgeting (in moderation, with data)37:10 – Org & ops: redesigning execution, in/outsourcing lines38:55 – Fun story: the “batteries-on-milk” promo & promo ROI40:00 – Final takeaways & sponsor⸻CMO Confidential, Mike Linton, Dwight Hutchins, Boston Consulting Group, BCG, marketing efficiency, reduce marketing spend, AI in marketing, marketing analytics, media mix optimization, frequency capping, working vs non-working, zero-based budgeting, ZBB, demand spaces, brand strategy, executive leadership, CFO CMO alignment, budget cuts, marketing operations, insource vs outsource, creative operations, measurement and attribution, marketing governance, content at scale, Typeface, Typeface AI, generative AI for marketing, agentic AI, MarTech integration, CMOs, marketing leadership, board expectations, growth and efficiency, case study, social media shift, campaign sufficiencySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
The Utah Office of Tourism says they are committed to keeping National Parks and other recreational sites open as a government shutdown looms in Congress. We speak to the Managing Director of the Utah Office of Tourism and Film, Natalie Randall, about their plans to stay open and how they will navigate it like they have in shutdowns before.
Karey Barker is Founder and Managing Director of Cross Creek, a late-stage venture capital firm headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. She has over 25 years of broad public and private investment experience and holds a number of Board roles, including ARUP Laboratories. Our conversation walks through Karey's career which saw the unusual move from analysis of public equities into venture capital investing, and we hear why they are more similar than we might think. We move then to the current opportunity set in venture investing - particularly at the late stage of venture investing (within 1-2 years of going public) which is the expertise of Cross Creek. Karey discusses some of the sectors where she sees the most compelling opportunity sets, including areas likely to impact the consumer, some of which have been overlooked in the current market hype.We end with a reflection on lessons learned and the industry as it is today, from an LP and allocator perspective. With thanks to Baillie Gifford for sponsoring Series 4 of 2025. Baillie Gifford is a long-term investment manager, dedicated to discovering the innovations and changemakers that deliver exceptional growth opportunities for its client
In this episode of AWS Executive Insights, Tanuja Randery, VP and Managing Director of EMEA for AWS interviews Darren O'Kelly, CEO of Untold Studios, a next-generation creative powerhouse that has earned BAFTA and Grammy nominations for its groundbreaking work across advertising, music, and film. The conversation explores O'Kelly's journey from traditional VFX production to co-founding an entirely cloud-based creative studio that launched in just six weeks, challenging industry conventions with projects ranging from Super Bowl commercials to Netflix's "The Crown." O'Kelly shares his leadership philosophy of combining "two-thirds experience and one-third naivety," discussing how this approach has enabled Untold Studios to build a culture of excellence that attracts global talent, including major artists like Adele, Billie Eilish, and Oasis. The discussion also delves into the impact of AI and emerging technologies on the creative industry, O'Kelly's commitment to mentorship and diversity, and his vision for the future of storytelling.
In this episode, Nick Perloff-Giles sits down with Dr. Noel Hacegaba, COO of the Port of Long Beach, and Heather Tomley, Managing Director of Planning and Environmental Affairs for the Port of Long Beach, to discuss how a system as complicated as one of America's largest ports has managed to effectively stop most port-related pollution, and how it plans to go even further.
In this episode, Chris Ober and Holden Godat, Managing Directors at VMG Health, join the podcast to share insights on fair market value in healthcare transactions, regulatory compliance, and post-deal financial oversight. They discuss how investors can mitigate risks, strengthen provider retention, and prepare for successful exits. This episode is sponsored by VMG Health.
Eric Zuncic is Global Managing Director & Chief Product Officer at Forsman & Bodenfors, leading the intersection of business strategy and creative innovation across the agency's global operations. Previously, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at DDB North America, and held senior strategic roles at agencies like Crispin Porter + Bogusky and Mekanism, working with major brands such as McDonald's' PepsiCo, and American Airlines. He holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and has a reputation for bridging creativity, product thinking, and business strategy in the agency world.
An information and awareness campaign directed at victims and survivors of sexual violence has been launched (Monday, 29th September). According to Sexual Violence Study figures from the CSO, almost half of those who have suffered sexual violence didn't tell anyone else what had happened to them. The Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan and Cuan are encouraging survivors of sexual violence to feel empowered to speak out, and to seek support. Siobhán O'Leary, Managing Director of Rape Crisis Midwest spoke with Alan Morrissey on Tuesday's Morning Focus. Photo (c) Rape Crisis Midwest Facebook
Clean Ireland Recycling is backing Irish charity Project ESPWA in building a new disability centre in Kenya. The Shannon-headquartered company is providing building materials for the project that are scarce locally. The new disability centre, which is located in Bamba in Kenya, is due to open early next year. To learn more, Alan Morrissey chatted to Managing Director of Clean Ireland Recycling Brian Lyons and long-time ESPWA volunteer Pat Barry on Tuesday's Morning Focus.
Cancer drugs cost more than ever, yet survival benefits are often modest—and in some cases, patients can't even access the care that already exists. After losing his father, Steve Jobs, to pancreatic cancer, Reed Jobs committed himself to making this the last generation that loses parents to the disease.Reed now leads Yosemite, a venture fund spun out of Emerson Collective in 2023, alongside Investor Matt Bettonville. Yosemite pairs life sciences and digital health investments with a grantmaking model to accelerate cancer research and ensure breakthroughs actually reach patients.We cover:
The Rugby World Cup has been the culmination of a stellar summer of women's sport and a second huge win for an England women's side. And there's lots to celebrate for the other home nations too. The final broke records across the board - it was the most watched women's rugby match ever on UK television and had a record-breaking number of spectators in the stadium too. Nuala McGovern is joined by Maggie Alphonsi, who was part of the England squad that won the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup in France, Deborah Griffin, organiser of the first Women's Rugby World Cup back in 1991, now the first female President of the Rugby Football Union, and Sarah Massey, Managing Director of the tournament. Many of us will remember the multi-award winning Tracey Ullman from her TV shows A Kick up the Eighties, Three of a Kind, as well as The Tracey Ullman Show, which was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic. Tracey joins Nuala to discuss her latest role in the film Steve, in which she plays the deputy head in a last chance reform school for troubled teenage boys. Janet Skinner fell victim to the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, and was temporarily paralysed after the stress of her ordeal. She was wrongly convicted of false accounting in 2007 and sentenced to nine months in prison after the faulty software said £59,000 had gone missing from her branch account in Hull. Janet has now received an offer of full financial redress, which is 15% of her compensation claim. Janet shares her story and her reaction to that offer with Nuala. As people across the country celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen, a new retelling of her book Emma is currently on at the Rose Theatre in Kingston upon Thames. It swaps drawing room duets for dance floor fillers and this Emma Woodhouse is fresh from failing at Oxford University and back in her Essex hometown for the summer, along with her closest friend Harriet, a total dating disaster. It's been written by Ava Pickett who tells Nuala about her modern retake of this Austen classic.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Andrea Kidd
Ever felt like so much of what happens at work is utterly meaningless, wasteful and backwards?You're not alone.In this eye-opening conversation with James Healy, founder of Behavior Boutique and author of "BS at Work," we dive deep into why modern work often feels like bullshit.What if the biggest problem in modern work isn't lack of effort, technology, strategy, or "better humans" but the simple fact that we keep designing for humans as if we were some logical machines… instead of messy, emotional, social creatures we are? James reveals the fascinating disconnect between how organizations design systems and how humans actually operate.We've built workplaces on the false assumption that humans are rational, logical beings making careful calculations, when in reality we're "social, emotional, tribal storytelling animals" who often make decisions based on context, ease, and what others are doing.Take modern communication crisis. The average worker now faces 153 Teams messages and 117 emails daily, with interruptions approximately every two minutes. This constant barrage prevents deep work, destroys focus, and fuels burnout. And with AI potentially supercharging this problem.But there's hope.James offers practical principles for creating more human-centered workplaces.What you'll learn:Why burnout is 100% preventable if we stop treating humans like machines.The shocking origin stories of tools like Myers-Briggs and DISC (and why they're no more valid than a Harry Potter quiz).Why e-learnings and endless policies fail.How context, not individual willpower, drives behavior change at scale.Why sometimes the most effective solution is illogical, creative, or has to do with removing, not adding things.The power of storytelling as a leadership tool for influence, motivation, and culture change.... and so much more!
When mobility experts and advocates want to learn from each other, they go to the Abilities Expo. In 2026, they'll have three opportunities to learn even more, with the new Abilities International Accessibility Conference. Joining the Mobility Management Podcast to discuss is Katy Roberts, Managing Director of the Abilities Portfolio. Katy and host Jack Silverstein discuss the new conference, co-located with the Abilities Expo at three locations in early 2026. Katy lays out what visitors can expect, how to get involved and shares information on a really cool feature of the Abilities Expo that conference attendees can see: a climbing wall designed by a parolympian. Tune in now!
Welcome to episode 210 of Sports Management Podcast. Today's guest is Szymon Szemberg, a reoccurring guest who first appeared on episode 5, almost 5 years ago – and a lot have happened since. Szymon recently wrote an article about the NBA closing in on a league in Europe and if this could lead to an NHL-driven ice hockey league in Europe as well. This topic became even more relevant when NBA commissioner Adam Silver recently stated that such a league could start already in 2027 or 2028. Szymon is the perfect person to discuss this topic. He has been a player, coach and later sports director and managing director of an elite basketball club in Sweden. He has worked as a sports reporter, covering both basketball and hockey. Between 2001-2014, he served as Communications Director for the International Ice Hockey Federation. He was the Champions Hockey League's project lead and later COO (2013-2015) and most recently he was the Managing Director of EHC, Alliance of European Hockey Clubs, from which he just stepped down after 10 years. We spoke about: Why the NBA is planning a new European league How such a league could be structured If NHL can go the same route, and if so how the league look like Szymon explains the possible 4 scenarios, from least to most likely. We also cover the financial and political implications And much more! Time stamps: 00:01 Intro 02:00 NBA's European League Plans 03:30 The NBA's move to control the global basketball ecosystem13:30 The NHL's current strategic advantage 15:45 Expanding NHL franchises directly into Europe 20:45 Financial and Market Considerations for European Leagues 28:50 Potential NHL European League Scenarios and Strategy 35:00 Long-Term Vision and Regional Opportunities 40:00 Outro Follow Sports Management Podcast on social media Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube www.sportsmanagementpodcast.com
Emma Atherton on Women's Health, Menopause & Creating Liberty Women's WellnessWhat happens when women feel unheard in their health journey? In this inspiring episode, Steve sits down with Emma Atherton — wife, mother of five, and founder of Liberty Women's Wellness. Emma opens up about her own struggles with early perimenopause, how being dismissed by doctors led her to create a clinic dedicated to women's health, and why conversations around menopause, pelvic pain, and holistic care must no longer be taboo.This is a powerful conversation for women, men, families, and leaders who want to better understand women's health and be part of breaking down the stigma.About Our GuestEmma Atherton is the Managing Director of Liberty Women's Wellness, a holistic health clinic supporting women through every stage of life — from postpartum recovery to endometriosis, pelvic pain, perimenopause, menopause, and beyond. Her personal health journey ignited a mission to ensure women in Greater Springfield and across Australia have access to local, multidisciplinary care without stigma or silence.Follow Our GuestLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-atherton-888337246/Website: https://libertywomenswellness.com.au/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_womens_wellness/Follow Us OnHost Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestevehodgson/Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharewithsteve/Episode Highlights00:00 - Episode Trailer01:00 - Meet Emma Atherton: wife, mum, and “Wonder Woman” of Greater Springfield01:57 - Emma's personal health journey through early perimenopause04:18 - Why Liberty Women's Wellness was created06:23 - The loudest noise in women's health: pelvic pain & menopause08:19 - Breaking the taboo: making menopause conversations normal11:12 - Understanding the three stages: perimenopause, menopause & post-menopause13:22 - Emma's mother's story and the importance of awareness across generations15:07 - Why men must be part of the menopause conversation19:26 - The impact of symptoms on identity, marriage & family21:42 - The single most important conversation couples need to have23:02 - Rising divorce & suicide rates among midlife women25:43 - Emma's advice to women: stop, listen to your body & seek holistic support27:47 - How men can approach the conversation with vulnerability30:12 - Teaching children to understand and support mums33:36 - A truth for women: you're not dying, you're stronger than you think34:39 - Finding calm in the noise of life35:54 - Tools for wellbeing: exercise, acupuncture & connection37:40 - How to connect with Emma and Liberty Women's Wellness
The CPG Guys are joined in this episode by Kim Cox, Managing Director for North America eCommerce & Global Snapshots at NielsenIQ, the world's leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. Follow Kim Cox on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-cox-nielsen/Follow NIQ on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nielseniq/Follow NIQ online at: https://nielseniq.comHere's what we discussed : Let's get straight to the point - Could you walk us through your framework of “Full View Measurement”? What does it encompass—and what, if anything, is still a work in progress?How has Full View Measurement evolved over the years, and what makes NIQ's approach uniquely robust in today's omnichannel environment?NIQ's Full View™ now includes top-tier coverage across online, club, D2C, social, and quick commerce—with account-level insights. Can you highlight how integrating the largest U.S. club retailer strengthens the overall measurement ecosystem?You've emphasized deeper private label performance insights. How are manufacturers leveraging that data to inform product strategy and positioning?With 91% of consumers now shopping both in-store and online, what emerging behavioral trends should brands be paying attention to as they optimize omnichannel approaches?“Digital engagement is no longer a complementary strategy—it's essential to growth.” With growth in some categories slowing, what strategic pivots should CPG and retail leaders consider over the next few years?Going beyond traditional POS, what next-gen data sources or technologies is NIQ exploring to expand omnichannel signal capture—especially in emerging channels like quick commerce and social commerce?How can Full View and related tools empower sales teams to conduct causal analyses on shopper behavior—like identifying why "casual buyers" aren't converting or where growth is stalling?Where do you see the biggest opportunity for omnicommerce measurement to evolve over the next 18–24 months? How will it reshape strategic planning for brands and retailers?CPG Guys Website: http://CPGguys.comFMCG Guys Website: http://FMCGguys.comRhea Raj's Website: http://rhearaj.comLara Raj in Katseye: https://www.katseye.world/DISCLAIMER: The content in this podcast episode is provided for general informational purposes only. By listening to our episode, you understand that no information contained in this episode should be construed as advice from CPGGUYS, LLC or the individual author, hosts, or guests, nor is it intended to be a substitute for research on any subject matter. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by CPGGUYS, LLC. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. CPGGUYS LLC expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, or inability to use this podcast or the information we presented in this podcast.