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It's a full-blown crisis. As if writing copy wasn't hard enough, there's a new demand falling on the plates of copywriters more and more. And while maybe it's not fair, it IS real. And it's important that you know about it, and know what to do about it. Good news. We've got just the person to explain what it is and how to come out ahead, looking like a million bucks and being a hero, whether you wear a cape or not. The crisis is one of Design. These days, just as more and more is being expected of copywriters on the word and strategy side, so is more being expected on the Design side. That doesn't mean you have to be a full-fledged designer to get copy jobs. You don't. But you do need to know your way around what a well designed ad or web page looks like. And there are details you need to understand and offer ideas about. And our very special guest today and returning champion, Lori Haller of Designing Response, is here to sort it out and straighten it all out for you. Lori works side by side with many of the greatest copywriters of our time to help create control-beating packages, for clients like Boardroom, Healthy Directions, Dr. Al Sears, Nutri-Health, KCI Communications, and Agora. She has coached clients around the world, and she is an in-demand speaker and trainer. I've only scratched the surface of Lori's incredible and long list of credentials. You'd be hard pressed to find someone who knows more or who has done more. Her company, DesigningResponse, based in Germantown, Maryland, has built a reputation for creating award-winning, sales-generating direct mail, online promotions, space advertising, and product development. She knows from up-to-date information in the field what are the new demands and expectations being placed upon copywriters. And she will talk about that today. Lori's website: https://lorihaller.com Reach Lori directly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lori-haller-b2840717 Download.

Most entrepreneurs think they need better strategy.They don't.In this Boardroom recap from the Freedom Factory, we unpack the real reasons businesses stall — and it's not systems.It's people, identity, and the state you operate from.Inside this episode:• Why most business bottlenecks are solved by the right “who”• The difference between hiring people and developing talent• W2 vs 1099 mistakes operators make• Why State → Story → Strategy is the real order of success• The 4 archetypes running your decisions (Warrior, Magician, Lover, Sovereign)• Why high performers get stuck in Warrior mode• How seasonality applies to your business and your life• Why kindness to yourself is a competitive advantageIf you feel like something is holding you back… this episode will hit.Timestamps:00:00 – Boardroom at the Freedom Factory Recap02:15 – From Cooked Books to 80,000 Meals a Week04:10 – Visionaries Get Small When Stuck in Operations05:45 – The “Right Who” Solves Most Bottlenecks07:50 – Building Talent Structure (Not Just Hiring)10:40 – W2 vs 1099: What Operators Must Understand12:20 – The 3 S's of Breakthrough: State > Story > Strategy15:05 – The 4 Archetypes Running Your Life18:30 – Warrior Mode & The Seasonality of Growth21:10 – Kindness, Presence & The Power of AwarenessGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com/

From Corporate Boardrooms to Small Business Breakthroughs: Ingredients for Success with James OrsiniStay On Course Podcast | Host: Julie Riga | Guest: James OrsiniWhat does it really take to build a thriving small business and how do the lessons of the Fortune 500 world translate to the entrepreneurial journey? In this candid and inspiring conversation, Julie Riga sits down with seasoned executive James Orsini to unpack the mindset shifts, operational disciplines, and leadership principles that separate businesses that scale from those that stall. Whether you are a founder, a corporate executive ready to pivot, or a small business owner in the thick of the grind, this episode is packed with transformative insights to help you stay on course.From Corporate Boardrooms to Small Business Breakthroughs: Ingredients for Success with James OrsiniAbout James OrsiniJames Orsini is a seasoned executive leader with more than 35 years of experience as President, CEO, COO, and CFO across high-growth organizations. After an 11-year run at VaynerX alongside Gary Vaynerchuk, where he helped grow the company from $42M to $350M and 2,000 people across 15 offices, James now advises founders and small business leaders through Vyve, Factotum, and J & J Consulting Services, co-founded with his wife Joanne.Fun Fact: James is a proud Italian-American whose ultimate comfort food is his wife's Sunday pasta sauce, slow-cooked for hours every single week.Ingredients for SuccessFocus and Strategic Prioritization Entrepreneurs rarely run out of ideas; they run out of focus. James advocates for working backwards from your endgame and using tools like the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize what truly moves the needle each quarter.Knowing When to Hire and Delegate Founders who hold on too tight risk choking their own growth. Tracking yellow hustle time versus green paid time on your calendar reveals exactly when it is time to bring in your first hire and step fully into your leadership role.Integrity Above All Doing the right thing with your employees, vendors, and partners, even when nobody is watching, creates a reputation that outlives any single business venture. James calls this the most enduring ingredient for success.Community and Accountability Leadership can be lonely. Investing in a mastermind, coaching program, or peer group compresses your learning curve and gives you the sounding board every leader needs. Iron sharpens iron.Culture as Your Competitive Advantage VaynerMedia maintained a 17% voluntary turnover rate in an industry averaging over 35%. Hire for kindness and empathy first, then teach the skills. Culture is your most sustainable edge.Memorable Quotes"Doing the right thing is always the right thing, even when people are not looking.""Some founders squeeze the baby so tight, they choke it. Know when to let go and move to the work only you can do.""Work backwards from the legacy you want to leave. That clarity drives every decision."Key TakeawaysTransition from operator to leader. Work on the business, not in it. This mindset shift is the turning point for every founder ready to scale.Build your network with gratitude and empathy. Relationships cultivated with care become your greatest long-term asset.Stay open to pivoting. The business you build two years from now will look nothing like what you imagined today, and that is a strength.Connect with James OrsiniLinkedIn: James OrsiniVyve: @Revive (social handles)Factotum: factotum.comJ & J Consulting Services (LinkedIn)Connect with Julie RigaStay On Course PodcastBefore I Lead Programjulieriga.com/leadSubscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts and share this episode with every founder and leader who is ready to build something that lasts.#StayOnCourse #LeadershipMindset #SmallBusinessSuccess #PurposeDrivenLeadership #BeforeILead

Most entrepreneurs think they need better strategy.They don't.In this Boardroom recap from the Freedom Factory, we unpack the real reasons businesses stall — and it's not systems.It's people, identity, and the state you operate from.Inside this episode:• Why most business bottlenecks are solved by the right “who”• The difference between hiring people and developing talent• W2 vs 1099 mistakes operators make• Why State → Story → Strategy is the real order of success• The 4 archetypes running your decisions (Warrior, Magician, Lover, Sovereign)• Why high performers get stuck in Warrior mode• How seasonality applies to your business and your life• Why kindness to yourself is a competitive advantageIf you feel like something is holding you back… this episode will hit.Timestamps:00:00 – Boardroom at the Freedom Factory Recap02:15 – From Cooked Books to 80,000 Meals a Week04:10 – Visionaries Get Small When Stuck in Operations05:45 – The “Right Who” Solves Most Bottlenecks07:50 – Building Talent Structure (Not Just Hiring)10:40 – W2 vs 1099: What Operators Must Understand12:20 – The 3 S's of Breakthrough: State > Story > Strategy15:05 – The 4 Archetypes Running Your Life18:30 – Warrior Mode & The Seasonality of Growth21:10 – Kindness, Presence & The Power of AwarenessGet FREE Access to our Community and Weekly Trainings:https://group.strsecrets.com/

Daniel Buitrago & Brandon Fifield are back in our Alaska studio and joined by special guest DJ Joe Brady! A local Alaskan family man with a passion for music, entertainment and a unique talent for spinning tracks to hype the crowd!   All about the sponsorships, Kirkland takeover, the paper routes, growing up with mom & grandma, alignment in faith & spirituality, halal meat & no pig meat, you don't want, Pioneer Bar Sundays, DJ'ing & the social science, entertainment in the Last Frontier, lead the league in assists, on this day in Alaska history brought to you by Northern Waste, Frozen Legends free style, Showdown Alaska, Full sale, Orlando to Miami, Joe Galdo, Danny Boy Styles, high profile gigs, Sean Garret & the Spider, a beat, “Tim” & 2-chains, Wood Shed to the Brown Bag, Zach's Boardroom, engineering D.J., what happened to high school breakdancers? Check out good-low, Sylobalistics, what happened to the Anchorage Downtown Scene, the Stanley cup water ring, DJ'ing for Nelly & Chingy loves Qdoba, The Smoke Bus, Mad Merna's movement, Super Bowl Sunday, upcoming events w/DJ Brady        Visit our website - www.alaskawildproject.com Follow on Instagram - www.instagram.com/alaskawildproject Watch on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@alaskawildproject &upport on Patreon - www.patreon.com/alaskawildproject

Executive Advisor | Storyteller | ICF Certified Coach (ACC) Most senior and mid-career leaders hit a plateau not because they lack effort, talent, or intelligence but because they are trapped in First-Order Thinking. They see a problem, apply a "quick fix," and hope they get an immediate result. But in a volatile, non-linear world, the "quick fix" is a liability. It creates Cobra Effects; unintended consequences that mutate your culture, bureaucratize your systems, and erode your competitive edge. If you feel like you are "In Over Your Head," it's because your organizational complexity has exceeded your current mental models. Stop fixing. Start designing. Break through the cognitive ceiling with Fourth and Fifth Order Thinking. Schedule Your Free Discovery Call Today w Tony Caldwell:https://the2326group.com/Host:Book your 15-30 minute Episode SPECIAL here:https://calendly.com/pinkcloud9media/actual-livestream-recordingPodmatch discount here:https://www.joinpodmatch.com/pinkcloud9mediaGet to know our Complimentary Community w an Exclusive Benefits optionhttps://www.patreon.com/c/PinkCloud9Media#pinkcloud9media #business #podmatch #podcast #Ai

And why women crave commitment (even if they think they don't) || In today's episode, Monica poses the question: What if what's being marketed as “spiritual evolution” in relationships is actually nervous system dysregulation in disguise?She's talking about what's really going on with polyamory, open relationships, and the fear of commitment—especially for women who are ultimately craving safety, devotion, and intimacy. Inside the episode: 

Before his first cup of coffee, Alex Melamud opens Slack—not to scan revenue charts first, but to read customer feedback. “The first one that may surprise you as a CFO that I look at is actually NPS,” he tells us. At Engine, every survey drops into a shared channel so “every executive can see” what customers said, he tells us.That habit fits a finance leader who didn't grow up in the CFO seat. Melamud started in investment banking and then spent 16 years in private equity, learning to build theses, chase signal, and “sell… the product of private equity,” he tells us. Sitting on boards, he watched the CFO role evolve from “corporate governance accounting” into “executive first and maybe CFO second,” he tells us—someone who can talk like product, sales, or operations and earn board trust.Engine became the moment he stepped inside. After leading the company's round “18 months ago,” joining the board, and helping with a CFO search, he looked at founder “Eli” and asked, “what if I joined you as CFO?” he tells us. The draw was a focused mission: serving SMB travel, where customers book “like a consumer” and lose corporate rates and visibility, he tells us.Now his investor lens shows up in the unglamorous work. During annual planning, he dug into the “top 50 costs” outside headcount and pushed leaders to treat each contract “as a brand new relationship,” he tells us—an inspection that produced “10, 15%” savings and “tens of millions of dollars,” he tells us.

Neil Johnson OBE is Group Chair of QinetiQ. Formerly, he was CEO of the RAC, and began his career in the British Army. Listen to this episode to hear about: The three boardroom experiences that most shaped Neil as a board member (01:450) What trade union battles taught Neil about leadership under pressure (04:03) Bringing military command experience into the boardroom (09:47) Prioritising time with people on the ground over board papers (13:47) Firing the chair: inside the RAC boardroom crisis (17:00) How disengaged boards lose touch with reality (24:09) Imposter syndrome at board level (29:38) Deep dive: Neil's time as Chair of Qinetiq (30:52) Why chairing a board is like managing a football team (34:09) ⚡The Lightning Round ⚡(38:38)Host: Oliver Cummings Producer: Will Felton Editor: Penelope Coumau Music: Kate Mac Audio: Nick Kold Email: podcast@nurole.com Web: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom

Former Navy SEAL Todd Ehrlich shares his path from intense SEAL training and deployments to corporate security, entrepreneurship, and venture investing in defense tech. The episode covers BUD/S stories, transitions to civilian life, founding businesses (including Kill Cliff), supporting the Navy SEAL Foundation, and practical career advice for veterans. Todd also discusses mentorship, networking, and why combining tenacity with curiosity can lead to success in business and giving back to the military community. _________ Please leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl #SEAL #NavySEAL #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary Mentors4mil Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Mentors4mil Patreon Support: https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil Opening music, "Sad Slow Orchestra" is by Ribhav Agrawal on Pixabay Intro music "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light is used with permission. Show Disclaimer: https://mentorsformilitary.com/disclaimer/

Mentorship is the focal point of our discussion today, as we explore its profound impact on individuals and organizations with Dr. Kim Nugent. Dr. Nugent has spearheaded groundbreaking mentorship programs that not only shift mindsets but also foster leadership in diverse environments, from correctional facilities to corporate teams. Her innovative approach reveals how structured mentorship can transform lives and cultivate a culture of accountability, as evidenced by her work in prisons where rule violations significantly decreased among participants. We'll delve into her journey, her insightful book, and the practical strategies she offers for effective mentorship. Join us as we uncover the transformative power of mentoring and its ripple effect on personal and organizational growth.Takeaways: Mentorship transcends environments; from correctional facilities to corporate teams, its transformative power is universal. The combination of changing mindsets and behaviors proves critical in mentorship, especially for those reentering society. A robust mentorship program requires structure and expectations, ensuring consistent engagement and meaningful conversations. Effective mentorship not only benefits the mentee but also fosters a culture of growth and accountability within organizations. The mindset plays a pivotal role in successful reentry from incarceration; believing in possibilities can lead to better outcomes. Dr. Nugent's work demonstrates that investing in mentorship can significantly reduce rule violations in correctional settings, showcasing its powerful impact. Links referenced in this episode:https://drnugentspeaks.com/https://drnugentspeaks.com/shop/https://www.becomingbridgebuilders.org/Mentioned in this episode:My friend Dr. Noah St. John calls this 'the invisible brake.' He's giving our listeners a free Revenue Ceiling Audit to help you see what's REALLY holding you back. You'll also get a FREE 30-day membership to Noah Bot, giving you access to Dr. Noah's 30 years of experience to help you reach your next level. But hurry, because there are only 50 available this month. So if you're tired of being stuck at the same revenue level and want to finally break through, get your FREE Revenue Ceiling Audit at https://www.noahvault.com?aff=d28bf6c78150c7f09896297dfe1701c1cd191ac6fc9976779212cec5d38e94d6

For more thoughts, clips, and updates, follow Avetis Antaplyan on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/avetisantaplyan⁠⁠In this episode of The Tech Leader's Playbook, Avetis Antaplyan sits down with Kylee Ingram, a decision science expert and co-founder of Wizer, a platform built to help leaders design better decision-making rooms at scale. Kylee's journey began in sports television and documentary work before pivoting into interactive media and ultimately decision intelligence—a shift inspired by her desire to remove industry gatekeepers and build systems that empower diverse thinking.Kylee unpacks the science behind why good leaders still make bad decisions, revealing how cognitive diversity—not just demographic diversity—is the missing ingredient in most executive teams. She breaks down the three hidden biases that compromise leadership groups (social, information, and capacity bias), why “smart people in the room” isn't enough, and how decision profiles dramatically change communication, hiring, fundraising, and strategic alignment.Through research from Dr. Juliet Burke and real-world examples from organizations like Enron, Kylee illustrates how teams drift toward sameness as companies scale, quietly erasing the diversity of thought needed for innovation. She also shares practical tactics for CEOs to improve decision quality—without slowing down execution—and how leaders can tailor communication to different decision styles for more buy-in, clarity, and outcomes.This episode is a masterclass on designing better rooms, better conversations, and ultimately, better decisions. TakeawaysCognitive diversity—not demographic diversity alone—is what prevents bad decisions in leadership teams.Most CEOs fall into just two decision-making styles, which creates blind spots and groupthink at scale.The “hippo effect” (highest-paid person's opinion) strongly influences decisions unless leaders intentionally speak last.Independence is critical in decision design; decisions made before people enter the room create false consensus.Structured diversity in decision profiles can reduce decision error by 30% and increase innovation by 20%.Decision profiles offer a practical way to identify missing perspectives (e.g., risk-focused, analytical, visionary).Leaders should audit each decision by asking: “Who is missing from this room?”Communication should match decision styles; most organizations inadvertently ignore analyzers, achievers, and risk-oriented leaders.Designing rooms—not relying on gut instinct—is the most reliable way to scale high-quality decisions.Chapters00:00 The Hidden Problem in Leadership Decisions01:12 Kylee's Journey: From TV to Decision Intelligence03:07 Early Wins & The Birth of Wizer04:45 When Gut Instinct Isn't Enough05:40 The Three Biases Undermining Every Leadership Team09:17 The Hippo Effect & Room Dynamics12:22 Cognitive Overload & Oversimplification14:16 Speed vs. Quality: Avoiding Paralysis by Analysis17:38 Cognitive Skew & The Enron Example19:07 The Seven Decision Profiles22:47 Small Teams & Practical Application25:55 Why Personality Tests Don't Work30:34 Cognitive Drift in Scaling Companies33:10 Conflict Entrepreneurs & Modern Culture34:08 Why the Wrong People Keep Making the Decisions36:00 Designing Better Interviews & Panels37:29 Messaging & Decision Styles41:27 Tailoring Communication Without Manipulation43:07 One Thing CEOs Should Implement This Week45:15 Mapping Your Organization with Wizer47:30 Kylee's Aha Moments & Reflections49:06 Closing Thoughts & What's NextKylee Ingram's Social Media Link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyleeingram/Resources and Links:⁠⁠⁠https://www.hireclout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podcast.hireclout.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hirefasthireright⁠

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Josh Hawley erupts at MN AG over fraud scandal || Pulling ICE out of Minnesota 16:49 SEGMENT 2: Admiral Chuck Williams || TOPIC: Sanctuary cities, ICE, and how it ties back to the 9/11 attacks || Are cartel drones to blame for closing down the airspace over El Paso, Texas? || His book “Perspective - From the War Room to the Boardroom: 7 Leadership Actions You Can Take to Improve Your Organization and Career”book.williamschas.com 32:00 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER, everyone wants spending cuts, not just these https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

THE TIM JONES AND CHRIS ARPS SHOW 0:00 SEGMENT 1: Josh Hawley erupts at MN AG over fraud scandal || Pulling ICE out of Minnesota 16:49 SEGMENT 2: Admiral Chuck Williams || TOPIC: Sanctuary cities, ICE, and how it ties back to the 9/11 attacks || Are cartel drones to blame for closing down the airspace over El Paso, Texas? || His book “Perspective - From the War Room to the Boardroom: 7 Leadership Actions You Can Take to Improve Your Organization and Career”book.williamschas.com 32:00 SEGMENT 3: CHRIS’ CORNER, everyone wants spending cuts, not just these https://newstalkstl.com/ SHOW PAGE - https://newstalkstl.com/tim-jones-chris-arps/ FOLLOW TIM - https://twitter.com/SpeakerTimJones FOLLOW CHRIS - https://twitter.com/chris_arps 24/7 LIVESTREAM - http://bit.ly/NEWSTALKSTLSTREAMS RUMBLE - https://rumble.com/NewsTalkSTL See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And why money mindset isn't getting you closer to your money goals…⇢ Watch the episode on YouTube now: ⁠https://youtu.be/G6CvmLTwLiY?si=4FNAMXZiVXwfwJIu⁠ In this episode, Monica breaks down the crucial difference between calling money in and having the nervous system capacity to keep it, grow it, and actually feel safe with it. If money keeps coming in and “disappearing”, you're looping in an overspending habit, or you're stuck at the same income level no matter how much “money mindset work” you do—this conversation will connect some dots for you that could change everything. You'll hear: 

Calculating SaaS metrics sounds straightforward—until you actually try to do it. In episode #353, Ben Murray breaks down why SaaS metrics are so difficult to calculate at scale, why spreadsheets eventually break, and what it really takes to produce CFO-grade metrics that stand up in the Boardroom and in due diligence. Drawing on insights from the 7th Annual SaaS Tech Stack Survey, Ben explains why 58% of companies still rely on spreadsheets and highlights the growing mix of tools aimed at solving the SaaS metrics challenge. At the core of the issue? SaaS metrics require clean, structured data from four distinct systems—and most companies don't have that foundation in place. Resources Mentioned 7th Annual SaaS Tech Stack Survey: https://mailchi.mp/thesaascfo.com/its-here-the-2026-saas-finance-ops-tech-stack-report Waitlist for Ben's SaaS Metrics app: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMMKm1N6g0PifGBNhFacivqA-lqePH9id93dCGKxNeBOWbFw/viewform?usp=dialog SaaS Metrics Foundation Course with App: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/the-saas-metrics-foundation What You'll Learn The four key SaaS finance data sources required to calculate accurate metrics Why SaaS metrics are difficult to automate (and why most companies struggle) Why spreadsheets are the default starting point—and why they don't scale The most common tools companies use today to calculate SaaS metrics Why understanding the manual process is critical before implementing software What “CFO-grade SaaS metrics” actually means Why It Matters Without structured financial data, your metrics won't stand up to board or investor scrutiny Disconnected systems create inconsistencies that undermine trust in your numbers Spreadsheet-based processes break as transaction volume and complexity grow Accurate SaaS metrics require integrating financial, bookings, HR, and customer revenue data If your data foundation isn't solid, automation tools won't fix the problem

William McGrath is CEO of C suite pension strategies. He has a financial and industrial sector background and was a longtime CEO of AGA range master. He has an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University for work to sustain the relevance of the Midlands industrial heritage. He returned to the financial sector after 25 years working in industry.In our discussion we trace William's own career path and the source of his interest in pensions and the financial sector more generally. Moving then to his current perspective on pension funds at  C Suite Pension Strategies, he discusses the importance of corporate pensions, emphasizing that they should be seen as a corporate wealth fund rather than a burden. He highlights that there is still £1.2 trillion in private sector investments in the UK, advocating for a "run on" strategy over "buyout." William criticizes the lack of scrutiny in actuarial work and calls for better regulation and oversight of some of the workings of this sector. Overall he emphasizes the importance of a "members first" approach which puts member interests at the center of pension fund governance.   We move then to broader governance issues and we talk in some detail about his experience in leadership at Aga and getting back to his love of history and the industrial heartland refers us to “Aga, Allied and Ogilvy – The Management of Groups”, which contains remarkable Boardroom records of a group of allied iron founders seeking to integrate businesses between the 1930s and 1950s – https://homehearthistory.files.wordpress.com/2015/12/aga-allied-ogilvy-book.pdfThis podcast is kindly sponsored by Evanston Capital and Alvine Capital. For over 20 years Evanston Capital has had a key focus in identifying early-stage investment managers it believes are capable of generating long-term, value-added returns in complex, innovative strategy areas. Alvine Capital is a specialist investment manager and placement boutique with a particular focus on alternative assets with significant presence in London and Stockholm.

On the Money Café this week, Alan Kohler and Stephen Mayne discuss executive changes at CSL and the ASX, look at interest rates and housing, mull over politics and AI, and much, much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maria Molland is former CEO and Board Member of Thinx, the feminine hygiene company, acquired by Kimberly Clark. She is an Executive in Residence at Frazier Healthcare Partners. Tune in to hear Maria's thoughts on: Her first days as CEO (01:15) Lessons from her 90-day plan as a new CEO (05:37) Making the case for HR investment early on (10:54) Where the board misallocated investment when scaling (16:35) A framework for deciding where to invest (20:09) The trade-offs of taking capital from a strategic partner (23:08) The benefits of having someone with the CEO's ear (28:54) What surprised Maria most on the path to exit (30:58)⚡The Lightning Round ⚡(34:18)Host: Oliver Cummings Producer: Will Felton Editor: Penelope Coumau Music: Kate Mac Audio: Nick Kold Email: podcast@nurole.com Web: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom

 On this episode of Security Visionaries host Bailey Popp and guest Kirk Ball, CIO at Worldpay, explore the intricacies of the CIO role, particularly as it relates to AI, boardroom communication, and more. Together, Bailey and Kirk discuss balancing quarterly results with long-term risk management through strong architectural discipline, how to effectively communicate technical and cybersecurity value to a non-technical board audience, and the strategic approach CIOs should take in navigating the "organizational opportunity" of AI. Plus, Kirk shares his perspective on the long-term decisions that define a CIO's legacy, emphasizing the importance of talent, culture, and empathy.

On this episode of the Insurance Coffee House, Nick Hoadley is joined by Brian Posner, a seasoned investor, operator, and board director with deep experience across insurance, financial services, and public company governance, including 15 years at Arch Capital.Brian shares how his career evolved in unexpected ways, from thinking he would become a doctor to building a foundation in finance, investing, and leadership. He reflects on his formative years at Fidelity, including working directly with Peter Lynch, and explains why understanding insurance starts with the balance sheet, then cash flow, and only then the income statement. He unpacks what great insurance investing looks like in practice, from spotting hidden leverage to focusing on tangible book value growth over headline earnings.The conversation then moves from investing to governance. Brian explains how his first board appointment at Sotheby's came about as a governance solution during a crisis, what he learned from that high-stakes experience, and why he took Henry Kravis' junior senator advice seriously: listen, pick your moments, and build influence before trying to drive outcomes. Brian outlines how he approaches joining any board like an investor, absorbing context, understanding risks, and finding the best way to add value without coming in “guns blazing.”Nick and Brian discuss what separates effective boards from ineffective ones. Brian describes the secret sauce as directors who understand the business of the business, ask great questions, look around corners, and bring deep respect into deliberation. He argues the best boards treat governance as a perpetual conversation, not four or five isolated meetings per year, and explains how chairs and committee chairs can create alignment by facilitating information flow, preparing both management and directors for the real discussion, and avoiding unnecessary surprises.Looking forward, Brian shares what boards should be paying closer attention to, including geopolitical risk, rule of law, and the sanctity of contracts, particularly critical in insurance. He also offers his view on the next generation of board leaders: breadth matters, reading and learning matter, empowerment matters, and in a fast-moving world, knowing when to slow down can be a strategic advantage. He closes with practical advice on winning that first board role by building relationships, being targeted, and using a less is more approach, often by asking the one question that reframes the decision.Connect with Brian Posner on LinkedIn to follow his work.The Insurance Coffee House Podcast is brought to you by Insurance Search.We are a global Insurance Executive Search Consultancy, supporting Insurance and Insurtech businesses to attract and retain the very best insurance talent.Find out more about showcasing your employer brand as a guest on the Insurance Coffee House Podcast or sign up to our News and Insights.Or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram.Insurance Executive Search Consultants in USA, London and Bermuda.Copyright Insurance Search 2025 - All Rights Reserved.

Welcome to the next episode of The Blueprint Podcast.    In this episode, I'm going to take you behind the scenes for some exclusive access to our Board Level 2026 Strategy Day.   At Property Entrepreneur, we have a number of levels. We have the 3 Day Blueprint Retreat which takes place annually through the Spring and Summer; then above that we have the 12 month Property Entrepreneur Programme, above that we have the 12 month PE Advanced Programme, above that we have the Private Mastermind and at the top level, we have our PE Board Members, who I mentor personally.   In the Boardroom, in the same as every other programme, we do our Annual Strategy Day Presentations where we share with our fellow Board Members what our plans and aspirations are for the year ahead. We commit to our tangible targets of what we're going to achieve, and for the first time in a few years, I'm sharing with you the recording of me delivering my Strategy Day Presentation for 2026 so you can hear exactly what I've got planned!   If you're interested in doing this for yourself, make sure you go to www.theblueprintretreat.co.uk now and you can book yourself into one of our Annual 3 Day Retreats that run through Spring and Summer and you'll learn start to finish the Blueprint that I've used for over 20 years and have been teaching for over a decade.    This is my 2026 Strategy Day Presentation that I shared in the Boardroom in January this year.    Success and Failure are both very predictable.   We hope you enjoy....! Want to learn more?

What happens when your AI strategy moves faster than your team's ability to trust it, govern it, or explain it? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with Kate O'Neill—Founder & CEO of KO Insights, author of "What Matters Next", and globally recognized as a "tech humanist"—to unpack what leaders are getting dangerously wrong about digital transformation right now. Kate challenges the default mindset that tech exists to serve the business first and humans second. She reframes the entire conversation as a three-way relationship between business, humans, and technology. That shift matters, because "human impact" isn't a nice-to-have. It's the core variable that determines whether innovation scales sustainably or collapses under backlash, risk, and regret. You'll hear why so many companies are racing into AI with confidence on the surface and fear underneath. Boards want speed. Markets reward bold moves. But many executives privately admit they don't fully understand the complexity or consequences of the decisions they're being pressured to make. Kate gives language for that tension and practical frameworks for "future-ready" leadership that doesn't sacrifice long-term resilience for short-term acceleration. The conversation gets real about what trust and risk actually mean in an AI-driven world. Kate argues that leaders need a better taxonomy of both—because without it, AI becomes a multiplier of bad decisions, not a generator of better ones. Faster isn't automatically smarter. And speed without wisdom is just expensive chaos. Finally, Kate shares the larger mission behind her work: influencing the decisions that impact millions of people downstream. Her "10,000 Boardrooms for 1 Billion People" initiative is built around one big idea—if we want human-friendly tech at scale, we need better thinking at the top. Not performative ethics. Not buzzwords. Better decisions, made earlier, by the people with the power to set direction. If you lead strategy, product, innovation, or culture—and you're feeling the pressure to "move faster" with AI—this episode gives you the language, frameworks, and leadership posture to move responsibly without losing momentum. Three Key Takeaways: • Human impact isn't a soft metric—it's a strategy decision. Kate reframes transformation as a three-way relationship between business, humans, and technology. If you don't design for the human outcome, the business outcome eventually breaks. • AI speed without trust creates risk. Leaders feel pressure to move fast, but trust, governance, and clarity lag behind. Without a shared understanding of risk and responsibility, AI becomes a multiplier of bad decisions. • Better decisions upstream create better outcomes at scale. Kate's "10,000 Boardrooms for 1 Billion People" idea drives home that the biggest lever isn't the tool—it's leadership judgment. The earlier the thinking improves at the top, the safer and more scalable innovation becomes. If Kate's "tech humanist" lens made you rethink how you're leading AI and transformation, your next listen should be our episode 149 with Brian Solis. Brian goes deep on what most leaders miss—the human side of digital change, the behavioral ripple effects of technology, and why transformation only works when it's designed for people, not just performance. Queue it up now and pair the two episodes back-to-back for a powerful executive playbook: Kate helps you decide what matters next—Brian helps you understand what your customers and employees will do next.

Breaking down the psychology and somatics behind why AND how to actually change it || In today's episode, Monica's talking about why overthinking develops, how it impacts decision-making, leadership, relationships, and why high-achieving women are especially prone to it. You'll also learn how overthinking is linked to perfectionism, people-pleasing, fear of failure, the fear of being seen, and a lack of internal safety—and what actually needs to shift to stop spiraling and start trusting yourself. She goes deep into:

In the midst of collapse, as we watch our governments lay waste to our social agreements, it can be hard to imagine extending the franchise of legal rights to Nature and the More than Human world.  And yet, if we're to transcend this moment, it must be because we have become something other than we are now - and to do this, we need the roadmaps that show us how to move through, and beyond, the collapse of the old into something new. We spoke to Ally Pimor about this a couple of weeks ago and when I first met her, I also met this week's guest and they had so much to say that I wanted to talk to each of them.  So with this in mind, this week's guest is Brontie Ansell, the founder and co-director of Lawyers for Nature. Brontie founded Lawyers for Nature in 2019 with the (fairly infamous) barrister Paul Powlesland, they are a collective of lawyers who act to represent Nature. They reimagine the law for Nature and advocate for Nature to be given legal rights through education, Nature centric governance, consultancy, research and advocacy. Last year Lawyers for Nature were behind the We Are Nature campaign that sought to change the dictionary definition of Nature at the Oxford English Dictionary to include humans as part of Nature. Brontie was one of the key legal architects behind the Nature on the Board project at Faith in Nature and she was the first human to act as the Nature Guardian speaking on behalf of Nature at the company Faith in Nature, giving Nature a voice and a vote on a corporate board for the first time in history. She then went on to design the legal apparatus to appoint Nature and the voice of future generations to the board of House of Hackney, a company that credits Nature as their most important muse. Most recently she was advising the Comisiwn Seilwaith Cenedlaethol Cymru/National Infrastructure Commission for Wales on their Nature Representation pilot. She features heavily in both Simeon Rose's new book Nature's Boardroom and Frieda Gormley's book In the Company of Nature. She has been a lecturer in law for 15 years, most recently at the University of Essex where she was an associate professor at Essex Law School. Brontie has taught courses on Rights of Nature, climate justice, employment law and land law. Her work is informed by the global rights of nature movement and she is grateful to all who came before her to create the bedrock for work she does. Brontie talks to me about what a society could look like if we really reformed the meaning of ‘justice for all', and started to understand Nature and aspects of Nature as a subject of law.Because of the times we're in, I felt I could not ignore the shocking events that occurred in America this past week week and so we started with a quote from Elliott Morris and Strength in Numbers, which I was confusing with another organisation - Strength in Numbers is, in fact, a Substack blog -  well worth reading. I've put a link in the show notes, along with a few others that I think are worth adding to your must-read list every morning.  Last week - with his permission - I read a bit from one of these, by Oliver Kornetzke as part of the intro (hi Ollie if you're still listening!). I'm not going to make a habit of this every week, but I want to read something from Jackie Summers blog, Field Notes for Cracking An Empire, where she says, “If you've been reading my work for the last few years, none of this should be surprising. The old narratives are gone. This is what fascism looks like in real time. First, ICE agents killed Renee Nicole Good, a white woman. Now they've murdered Alex Jeffrey Pretti, a 37-year-old US citizen. A nurse with no criminal record. White women's bodies were supposed to be sacrosanct. Respectable professionals were supposed to be “off-limits.” That's no longer the case. For Black people, this country has always been fascist. What's new is who else is inside the blast radius. The Venn diagram of “safe” and “endangered” is now a circle. If you're shaken, it's not just grief. It's narrative whiplash. The distance between “this can't happen” and “it just did, on camera” no longer exists. You have choices. You can either cling to the lie and let someone else keep paying. Or pay the cost of updating the story about this country. About who is “safe,” about what you're willing to do now that protections are gone. I've said it before, the empire can handle outrage. It has no defense against empathy at scale. Outrage spikes, trends, and fades. Empathy—“it can be me; it already is them”—changes what people are willing to risk and protect. This is recruitment by atrocity. Your blood spilled red in the streets, just like ours. It shouldn't take this. It always has."There follows one of the most cogent, clear, useful, grounded lists of how we can all join what has been called well-organised Anarchists. And if that's what we are, I'm not sure that's bad.  At the end, Jackie writes - If you're going out, your first job is coming home. If you're staying home, your first job is staying human.  I'm writing this from the privilege and safety of a rural home in the UK.  Wherever you are in the world, please look after each other. And for ideas on how we can transcend this moment, to start reimagining a world which sees us as humans who reconnect with each other and with Nature, and give Nature the rights it deserves to thrive, please listen on to Brontie Ansell and her beautiful models of Quiet Romance, Care, Guardianship and justice for all life. Linkshttps://www.lawyersfornature.com/https://immersives.pioneerspost.com/lawyers-leading-nature/index.htmlhttps://greenallianceblog.org.uk/2022/09/22/giving-nature-a-seat-on-the-board-is-a-powerful-way-to-make-sure-businesses-protect-our-environment/https://nationalinfrastructurecommission.wales/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/NICW_NOTB_LFN-Final-Report.pdfhttps://www.houseofhackney.com/pages/nature-our-directorhttps://www.natureontheboard.com/https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/professional-business/natures-boardroomhttps://www.waterstones.com/book/in-the-company-of-nature/frieda-gormley/9781645023500https://www.ukrightsofnature.org/https://wearenature.org/

Lubomila Jordanova is co-founder and CEO of Plan A, recently acquired by Diginex, Co-Founder of Greentech Alliance and Advisory Board Member at the European Investment Bank and Chloé. Tune in to hear her thoughts on: The best and worst moments that shaped Lubomila's boardroom approach (03:00) How and when to create a board with complex stakeholders (04:44) How external board positions have helped Lubomila navigate her own board (11:27 The biggest challenges Lubomila has faced with her board (13:27) How geopolitics impacts board discussions (15:24) How boards can create a safe space for founders to raise personal issues in the boardroom (18:53) Deep dive: one board discussion that changed the direction of the business (25:12) How boards should evaluate a partnership strategy (27:04) The key relationships founders and CEOs need to build (30:43) The biggest mistake boards make on sustainability (40:23) ⚡The Lightning Round ⚡(42:39)Host: Oliver Cummings Producer: Will Felton Editor: Penelope Coumau Music: Kate Mac Audio: Nick Kold Email: podcast@nurole.com Web: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom

Step into the dojo and the executive suite with Amir Khawaja, Senior Director at Discover Financial Services and co-founder of Black Belts and Boardrooms. This episode explores how the discipline of martial arts provides a high-performance blueprint for corporate leadership, resilience, and emotional intelligence. Key Insights Include: • The Sparring Mindset: How the physical adaptability required on the mat translates into confidence and quick decision-making under corporate pressure. • Trust Through Mastery: Why delivering your best work is the ultimate foundation for building organizational trust and professional influence. • The Power of Limitations: Understanding how self-awareness and acknowledging your boundaries can actually become your greatest leadership strengths. • Tactical Mindfulness: Simple, grounding habits—like daily journaling and overcoming negative self-talk—to maintain clarity amidst organizational chaos. • The Empathy Edge: Balancing technical competence with humility to lead teams with authenticity and mental agility. Whether you are a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, Khawaja's philosophy demonstrates that true mastery is a holistic pursuit of mind, body, and spirit. Tune in to learn how to bridge the gap between physical discipline and professional excellence.

In a special role-reversal episode, host Chris Schembra steps into the hot seat as the interviewee, with award-winning strategist and Culture Changers host Allison Hare leading the conversation. Reflecting on a decade of building human connection, Chris explores why we are entering a new cultural chapter—shifting from the Knowledge Era to the Wisdom Era.The conversation explores the internal shifts required to lead in a world being reshaped by AI. Chris discusses the transition from maternal energy—focused on empathy and nurturing—to a paternal energy that emphasizes resilience, agility, and the strength to face uncertainty. This episode is a deep dive into the friction of human connection, revealing why presence and intimacy are the most valuable currencies we have in an automated world.Chris also shares his personal journey with Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), offering a raw look at how behavioral skills can help us “go first” into vulnerability. It is a powerful reminder that while technology can provide answers, only human wisdom can provide meaning.Explore more: This conversation builds on three prior Culture Changers episodes where Allison Hare interviewed Chris Schembra on Gratitude, Intimacy & Trust (BDSM and the Boardroom), and Therapeutic Healing (Ketamine Therapy).10 Key TakeawaysThe Shift to the Wisdom EraAs AI takes over the Knowledge Economy, human value will be defined by wisdom—the ability to make sense of lived experiences and apply them to future outcomes.Earned ConnectionReal connection isn't a given; it is earned through the three pillars of Presence, Coherence, and Intimacy.The Power of “Going First”Presence is inconvenient and often creates friction. Leadership requires the willingness to be the first to step into vulnerability.Maternal vs. Paternal EnergyWhile maternal energy provides comfort, paternal energy provides the resilience and backbone needed to navigate high-stakes uncertainty.DBT as a Leadership ToolDialectical Behavioral Therapy isn't just for crisis; its skills in distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness are essential for modern leadership.The Friction of IntimacyWe often avoid deep connection because it is inconvenient. Overcoming this internal resistance is the key to psychological safety.Moving Beyond the Cult of TraumaConstant focus on past injustice can weaken our willpower muscle. Growth requires agility and forward motion.Coherence in ContradictionSuccess in the new era demands a both/and mindset—the ability to hold opposing truths at once.Social Health as a PriorityIn an era of isolation, prioritizing human connection is a necessary act of cultural and organizational healing.The Value of InconvenienceThe most human acts—showing up, listening deeply, being present—don't scale, and that's exactly why they matter.10 Key Quotes“The knowledge economy is dying… what human beings need next is the Wisdom Era.”“Wisdom is the ability to make sense of things and apply experience to future outcomes.”“Presence is inconvenient. It is the friction of the human experience.”“We've focused so much on empathy that we've lost our agility.”“Intimacy is the opposite of isolation, but it requires courage.”“DBT taught me how to make things go right, not just analyze what went wrong.”“Your answer matters less than your presence.”“You can't automate wisdom.”“Social health is the great healing opportunity of our time.”“Tomorrow can be better than yesterday if you do it the right way.”

Every once in a while at the Resilient Journey, we change our schedule. But we never do it unless there is a very good reason. This week it changed because, as our guest says, geopolitics is a hot topic in Boardrooms everywhere.   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 220 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week we welcome a very special guest as Chloe Demrovsky rejoins the podcast. Continuing our conversation last week with Regina Phelps, Chloe and Mark talk about Greenland, the Baltic States, Eastern Europe and geopolitics in general. But this isn't just a conversation about politics. It's a "so what" moment for resilience professionals. The key part of this episode is when Chloe explains what all of this means to our industry and what we as resilience professionals should be doing about it.   =============================================================== Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Check out the Resilient Journey Hub! Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

Bob Parsons is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and U.S. Marine Corps Vietnam War veteran. He earned the Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, and Vietnam Cross of Gallantry for his service in Vietnam. After returning home, Parsons used the G.I. Bill to attend the University of Baltimore, graduating magna cum laude, and later received an honorary doctorate from the university. In 1984, he founded Parsons Technology after teaching himself computer programming, growing the company to nearly 1,000 employees before selling it to Intuit in 1994. In 1997, he launched Jomax Technologies, which later became GoDaddy, building it into the world’s largest domain name registrar and a global leader in web services. Parsons is currently the founder and CEO of YAM Worldwide, overseeing a diverse portfolio of businesses that includes PXG (Parsons Xtreme Golf), real estate, marketing, finance, and hospitality. Alongside his wife, Renee, he co-founded The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation, supporting causes such as veteran assistance, education, medical care, and homelessness. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of Fire in the Hole!, which chronicles his journey from combat veteran to successful entrepreneur.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Book a Strategy Call: https://www.bloomgolfpartners.com/book-a-strategy-call Summary In this episode of Leadership on the Links, Tyler Bloom sits down with Kenton Brunson, Director of Agronomy at Mid Ocean Club, to explore why golf course superintendents are uniquely positioned to become elite club leaders. Kenton shares his unconventional career journey, from agronomy student to superintendent to earning his MBA and CCM, while challenging long-held assumptions about silos in club operations. The conversation dives deep into education versus experience, the real value of advanced degrees, and how continued learning helps superintendents earn credibility in the boardroom. Kenton explains how exposure to club management disciplines reshaped the way he leads people, collaborates with department heads, and measures performance across his team. Listeners also gain a behind-the-scenes look at Mid Ocean's progressive people-development systems, including skills matrices, performance scorecards, emotional intelligence tracking, and learning-and-development investment. Kenton emphasizes that leadership longevity isn't about doing everything yourself, it's about building systems, trusting people, and choosing the right leaders to learn from early in your career. This episode reinforces a powerful message: superintendents already manage the largest assets, budgets, and teams at the club, now it's time to fully step into that leadership potential.   What You'll Learn • Why superintendents are naturally positioned to become club executives • The real ROI of MBAs, CCMs, and continued education • How education helps superintendents earn trust in the boardroom • Why getting "out of your silo" makes you a better leader • How to use performance scorecards instead of opinions • Building staff development systems that improve retention • Why people development is a competitive advantage for clubs • How emotional intelligence impacts leadership effectiveness • Practical approaches to delegation and time management • Career advice for young superintendents planning long-term success Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction and why superintendents are built to lead 01:50 – Kenton's early career path and agronomy background 03:40 – From superintendent to thinking like a club executive 05:45 – Education vs. experience: MBA and CCM insights 08:30 – Getting into the room: why education still matters 11:00 – What superintendents learn from club management programs 13:10 – Breaking silos and connecting with department heads 15:40 – Performance management and staff development systems 18:30 – Skills matrices, scorecards, and measuring success 22:10 – Emotional intelligence and leadership self-awareness 25:20 – Delegation, time management, and leadership mindset 29:40 – Governance, alignment, and defining success at the club 33:00 – Choosing leaders over logos early in your career 37:10 – Leadership advice to Kenton's younger self 38:30 – Final thoughts and where to connect   Links Mentioned Bloom Golf Partners Website: https://www.bloomgolfpartners.com Club Management Association of America (CMAA): https://www.cmaa.orgGCSAA: https://www.gcsaa.org  

Big Rich, TD and Fletch recap hitting the stage last night to introduce Foghat at the Belly Up in Solana Beach. Then, because this show never does anything normally, a sales meeting breaks out during the broadcast—and the crew responds by feeding the guests three whole chickens. Business casual meets rock-and-roll chaos.

Power, polarity, and being ravished… and what feminine leadership actually requires. In this powerful conversation, Monica is joined by author, speaker, and intimacy expert Allana Pratt for an honest and deeply healing exploration of motherhood, sexuality, and what it really takes to be safe in your body as a self-led woman. They talk power, polarity, orgasm, trauma healing, feminine rage, and how to stop looking outside yourself for answers. Together, they help you dismantle the layers of conditioning that keep women out of their pleasure, their leadership, and their ability to surrender. Inside the episode:

(0:00) Intro(1:36) About the podcast sponsor: The American College of Governance Counsel(2:22) Start of interview(3:21) Jennifer's origin story(8:06) Journey to Treasury starting with Sara Lee Corporation, to Cisco and eBay (20-year career in Treasury)(15:05) From Box to CFO roles at Coupons.com and Smartsheet (took it public as CFO)(20:50) Building a Board Career: True Search, Auth0 (acq by Okta), Nerd Wallet, Wyze, Riskified and Klaviyo.(23:40) Private vs. Public Boards(27:47) On founder-led companies(30:01) The Role of Audit Committees(30:50) Navigating AI in the board(36:37) On increased politicization and geopolitics in the boardroom(38:44) CEO-CFO strategy and talking about the hard stuff(40:22) Qualities of a Great Board Member: "The best board members ask the right questions at the right time in the right tone" (from Anita Sands). "They're willing to help in however the company wants them to help."(44:05) Effective Board Meetings(45:59) Books that have greatly influenced her life:Gifts Differing by Isabel Briggs Myers (1980)Discover your Strengths by Donald O. Clifton and Marcus Buckingham (2001)Dare to Lead by Brené Brown (1980)(48:36) Her mentors (50:09) Quotes that she thinks of often or lives her life by "Don't take no for an answer and don't give up" (51:09) An unusual habit or an absurd thing that she loves: Family Search(53:40) The living person she most admires: Taylor SwiftJennifer Ceran is a seasoned finance executive and board member whose career spans treasury leadership, the CFO role, and public and private company board service. Jennifer currently serves on the boards of NerdWallet, Wyze, Riskified, Klaviyo, Flock Safety, and Mesh Payments. You can follow Evan on social media at:X: @evanepsteinLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/epsteinevan/ Substack: https://evanepstein.substack.com/__To support this podcast you can join as a subscriber of the Boardroom Governance Newsletter at https://evanepstein.substack.com/__Music/Soundtrack (found via Free Music Archive): Seeing The Future by Dexter Britain is licensed under a Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0 United States License

On this episode of the Insurance Coffee House, Nick Hoadley is joined by Susan Holliday, a global insurance and reinsurance executive and experienced board director, including her recent appointment to the board of Hippo Insurance.Susan shares how the Hippo opportunity came about, why the stage of the business matters for board impact, and what her committee roles involve, including Audit, Risk and Compliance and Compensation. She also reflects on where insurtech sits today, why the ecosystem matters, and why not every technology-led player should become a full-stack carrier.The conversation explores Susan's career path into insurance, starting in the Lloyd's market, moving into counterparty credit and global insurer analysis, and later into equity research and senior roles at Swiss Re, including Head of Investor Relations through the Global Financial Crisis. Susan describes what it was like operating in a fast-moving environment, working closely with leadership, and the importance of clear communication when the fine print matters.Nick and Susan then discuss board work in practice: how to build a board portfolio, how to define a clear value proposition, how directors stay current, and how boards should approach emerging risks. Susan shares a practical framework for AI governance, including risk appetite, controls, pilot design, cross-functional execution, and regulator engagement.Connect with Susan Holliday on LinkedIn to follow her work across board governance, risk, and technology-led insurance.The Insurance Coffee House Podcast is brought to you by Insurance Search.We are a global Insurance Executive Search Consultancy, supporting Insurance and Insurtech businesses to attract and retain the very best insurance talent.Find out more about showcasing your employer brand as a guest on the Insurance Coffee House Podcast or sign up to our News and Insights.Or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram.Insurance Executive Search Consultants in USA, London and Bermuda.Copyright Insurance Search 2025 - All Rights Reserved.

Key Takeaways: Boards should recognize that different states of incorporation may require different processes by which shareholders can bring derivative actions against directors and officers. Conducting and demonstrating a fair and reasonable process in the best interest of the company should be the goal of the board.Directors should be knowledgeable about who (e.g., which directors) can be involved in the decision-making related to a derivative action based on how the law in state of incorporation may define “independence” in such matters. Responses to such actions should always be done with the advice of qualified and experienced legal counsel to protect both the board from liability by ensuring the business judgment rule is properly considered, shareholder demands are properly investigated, complexities and conflicts of interest are managed, and appropriate communications are made throughout the process. Resources: What It Means to Be a Special Committee Member – Two Part Publication

Pimpin Ken reveals the real reason he left the streets for entrepreneurship. Explore the Hip Hop Fraternity's mission to teach the music business and build generational wealth. Learn the blueprint for transitioning from street smarts to corporate success.Available on all podcast streaming services:spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/71jAuFEpE62eXOJQsQmx74apple podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-highest-point-podcast/id1573678608pandora: https://pandora.com/podcast/the-highest-point-podcast/PC:1000637890iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-highest-point-podcast-83744185/#PimpinKen #Entrepreneurship #MusicBusiness #HipHopFraternity #FinancialFreedom #SuccessMindset #generationalwealth Support the show: https://www.cash.app/$highestpointenthttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/highestpointpodcast#thehighestpointpodcast

In this conversation, Ed Hajim shares his remarkable journey from a challenging childhood in foster care to becoming a successful CEO and author. He discusses the importance of resilience, self-determination, and the value of giving back to the community. Hajim emphasizes the significance of partnerships in both personal and professional life, and reflects on the lessons learned throughout his experiences. He also touches on the need for continuous education and adaptation in an ever-changing world, and shares insights from his upcoming book.takeaways00:00 Introduction to Ed Hajim's Journey03:09 Overcoming Adversity and Building Resilience05:59 The Importance of Self-Determination09:05 Looking Forward: The Concept of 'What's Next'11:52 Giving Back: The Role of Community in Fulfillment14:59 Navigating Success and Avoiding the 'Greed is Good' Mentality17:46 The Value of Partnerships in Life and Business21:03 Reflections on Life Lessons and Future AspirationsGuest Information Ed Hajim, author, retired Wall Street exec Get "On The Road Less Traveled" Get "The Island of the Four Ps" Ed Hajim on the web Social Media: FacebookInstagram Subscribe to Now I've Heard Everything on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify Leave a review and let us know your favorite childhood songs! Follow us on TikTok Instagram, and Blue Sky.

My guest this week is Jonathan Sackett, a former D1 track athlete turned music industry insider who recorded at Paisley Park and Flight Time before moving into advertising where he built award-winning work for giants - Geico, Coca-Cola, Walmart, McDonald's, IBM, Harley-Davidson, Budweiser, and Mars. He did it at agencies like FCB, the Martin Agency, DDB, and Ogilvy.He now partners with former NBA star, Jamal Mashburn, as a board member of Mashburn Enterprises and he serves as Chief MarComm and Brand Officer for the Northeast Indiana Regional Partnership, where he rebranded to NEI and launched the NEI Pioneer podcast, which topped six million views last year.

In this episode, Bill Clendenen, Charlie Talbot, and Michael Burcham build on the foundation of great board design by focusing on how effective board members show up in practice. They explore the mindset, behaviors, and preparation that separate high-impact directors, emphasizing curiosity over judgment, role clarity, and alignment with the strategic plan. The conversation examines what strong board preparation looks like, how directors add value inside and outside the boardroom, and why understanding the CEO's perspective is critical. Throughout, they highlight how great board members help translate strategy into results, support talent development, and proactively engage to accelerate value creation.Key Takeaways:Great board members lead with curiosity over judgment and clear role awareness, creating trust and stronger outcomes with management.The most effective boards translate strategy into execution by aligning directors, investors, and CEOs around direction, pace, and results.Preparation anchored in the strategic plan allows boards to stay forward-looking, ask better questions, and focus on what matters most.High-impact directors extend their influence beyond meetings through proactive engagement, talent development, and targeted support for CEOs and teams.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction01:12 – How Great Board Members Show Up03:11 – Turning Strategy Into Results09:37 – How Great Boards Prepare17:03 – Impact Beyond the BoardroomListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Bigger. Stronger. Faster. episodes, alongside our Microcap Moments and Everyday Heroes series—highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

In this episode, Bill Clendenen, Charlie Talbot, and Michael Burcham build on the foundation of great board design by focusing on how effective board members show up in practice. They explore the mindset, behaviors, and preparation that separate high-impact directors, emphasizing curiosity over judgment, role clarity, and alignment with the strategic plan. The conversation examines what strong board preparation looks like, how directors add value inside and outside the boardroom, and why understanding the CEO's perspective is critical. Throughout, they highlight how great board members help translate strategy into results, support talent development, and proactively engage to accelerate value creation.Key Takeaways:Great board members lead with curiosity over judgment and clear role awareness, creating trust and stronger outcomes with management.The most effective boards translate strategy into execution by aligning directors, investors, and CEOs around direction, pace, and results.Preparation anchored in the strategic plan allows boards to stay forward-looking, ask better questions, and focus on what matters most.High-impact directors extend their influence beyond meetings through proactive engagement, talent development, and targeted support for CEOs and teams.Chapters:00:00 – Introduction01:12 – How Great Board Members Show Up03:11 – Turning Strategy Into Results09:37 – How Great Boards Prepare17:03 – Impact Beyond the BoardroomListen to our podcasts at:https://www.shorecp.university/podcastsYou'll also find other Bigger. Stronger. Faster. episodes, alongside our Microcap Moments and Everyday Heroes series—highlighting the people and stories that make the microcap space unique.Other ways to connect:Blog: https://www.shorecp.university/blogShore University: https://www.shorecp.university/Shore Capital Partners: https://www.shorecp.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shore-universityThis podcast is the property of Shore Capital Partners LLC. None of the content herein is investment advice, an offer of investment advisory services, or a recommendation or offer relating to any security. See the “Terms of Use” page on the Shore Capital website for other important information.

Repeat guest Chris McGrath shares what enterprises need to be doing now to stay on track for the NIST PQC deadline in 2030.

Podcast Description: In Part 2 of this two-part episode of Whiskey, Jazz & Leadership, host Galen Bingham continues his engaging conversation with Oklahoma sports icon and Spirit Bank Vice President, Melvin Gilliam Sr. Known for his incredible athleticism and leadership on the field and court, Melvin shares how those same principles have shaped his success in the corporate world. This episode dives deep into the mindset of a leader, the importance of leading by example, and the responsibility that comes with being "the guy" others look up to. Melvin reflects on his journey from being a standout athlete to mentoring the next generation, offering practical advice on work ethic, decisiveness, and handling challenges with grace. Whether you're a sports fan, a leader, or someone looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and unforgettable stories. Listen in as Melvin Reflects on: Leading by Example: Why hard work and showing up in the tough moments define true leadership. The Power of Responsibility: How to embrace the pressure of being the one others rely on. Lessons from the Big Eight: What it was like to compete against some of the best teams and players in history. Mentoring the Next Generation: Why teaching financial literacy and life skills is critical for today's youth. The Importance of Work Ethic: Why talent alone isn't enough—you have to put in the work to succeed. What you drinking? Galen raises a Kentucky Mule made with Yellowstone Single Barrel Bourbon (119 proof) and Bundaberg Ginger Beer—a bold and refreshing cocktail that mirrors the dynamic energy of this conversation. Meanwhile, Melvin keeps it classic with grape Powerade, a nod to his focus on staying sharp and hydrated. Want more? For four dollars a month, you can become a Patreon VIP. You'll get early access to every Part Two episode. A deep archive of exclusive conversations. Insight into who's coming next. And direct access to Galen himself. Join the VIP circle today Click Here. Cheers to leadership that matters!

Most couples don't drift apart because they stop loving each other—they drift apart because no one ever taught them how to stay connected. In this episode, I sit down with Mark and Brianna Carey, a powerhouse husband-and-wife team who work with couples on intimacy, communication, and emotional safety, to unpack what really happens to marriage after kids enter the picture.   We talk openly about why intimacy breaks down in the early years of parenting, why sex is rarely the real problem, and how resentment quietly builds when couples stop having honest conversations. Mark and Brianna share powerful insights around postpartum realities for both men and women, desire discrepancy, emotional safety, tonality, and the small misfires that slowly turn partners into roommates. If you want real tools to rebuild connection—not surface-level advice—this conversation will meet you right where you are.     Timeline Summary  [0:00] Why couples drift apart without ever stopping loving each other [2:08] Introducing Mark and Brianna Carey and their work with couples [3:15] Why sex is often the symptom—not the problem—in marriage [4:00] How kids, stress, exhaustion, and resentment fuel disconnection [6:03] Brianna's background in sexual health education and intimacy coaching [8:02] Why women often don't feel empowered to talk about sex [10:34] Desire discrepancy and why it's normal in long-term relationships [11:17] Invitation to the Dad Edge Alliance and Boardroom [14:00] Emotional intimacy and the depth of real connection [15:12] Assumptions, misfires, and missed bids for connection [17:15] Why individuality actually fuels attraction in marriage [18:25] Communicating directly about intimacy without pressure [21:31] The first domino of disconnection after having kids [22:54] Children as magnifiers of unhealed wounds and identity shifts [24:58] Postpartum realities for women—and why it's rarely discussed [25:17] Postpartum identity struggles for fathers [26:03] What "roommate syndrome" feels like for both partners [27:22] Feeling "touched out" and navigating physical boundaries [30:11] The pressure of the six-week postpartum clearance myth [33:02] How resentment forms and why it's so dangerous [34:00] Why talking about divorce can actually strengthen commitment [36:33] "Name it to tame it" and removing fear from hard conversations [43:14] Why most conflict is unresolvable—and how to manage it [45:07] Trauma, tonality, and recurring relationship patterns [47:49] How tone changes meaning more than words [50:19] Intent vs. impact and closing the communication gap [54:07] How Mark and Brianna work with couples together [55:24] Why intensity of support must match intensity of problems [58:27] Webinar announcement and upcoming relationship resources     Five Key Takeaways Intimacy fades when couples stop communicating—not when attraction disappears.  Desire discrepancy is normal, but silence around it breeds resentment.  Postpartum challenges affect both partners, including identity loss and emotional disconnect.  Tone and emotional safety matter as much as words when navigating conflict and intimacy.  Connection—not performance—is the fastest path back to intimacy.      Links & Resources: Dad Edge Alliance: https://thedadedge.com/alliance Intimacy Evolution Website: https://www.intimacyevolution.com Webinar Registration: https://intimacyevolution.kit.com/9a33bf4eaa Intimacy Evolution on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intimacy_evolution Brianna Carey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianna_carey Mark Carey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark__carey Episode Show Notes & Resources: https://thedadedge.com/1425     Closing Remark If this episode helped you see your marriage differently—or gave you language for conversations you've been avoiding—please rate, review, follow, and share the podcast. Strong marriages aren't built by guessing; they're built through connection, courage, and intentional leadership.

For many of us, following our passions doesn't always pay the bills. But sometimes, the right idea (and a little grit) can change that. In this special episode created in partnership with Capital One Venture X Business Card, we sat down with Kristen Dermer, a CEO who took her childhood passion for skateboarding and turned it into a career. Kirsten, the co-founder of Spohn Ranch, told us all about how she built her award-winning skatepark design-build business from the ground up. Click play, lean back, and prepare to get inspired.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices