Podcasts about chairing

Mothers Against GenocideThis column makes no apologies for writing so much about the genocide in Palestine and the urgent need for ceasefires and a peace process.  At least 14,000 babies face imminent death from starvation. Over 60,000 Palestinian children, women, men have been killed, including more than 4,000 since Israel ended its ceasefire in March. One especially harrowing example of Israel's murder machine at work was the deliberate targeting last Friday of the family home of Hamdi and Walaa al-Najjar, two doctors who work at Nasser Hospital in Khan Yunis. As Hamdi was at work nine of her ten children were killed. Her husband and a 10th child was left critically ill.Mothers Against Genocide have stood up against this savagery and for the rights of the Palestinian people. Sue Pentel and Martine McCullough are active in this campaign. Sue has been a political activist all her life. My earliest memory of her is as a member of Women against Imperialism over 40 years ago. Sue is a Gaeilgeoir who has worked for decades promoting the education of our young people through the medium of Irish. She is also a committed advocate for the rights of the people of Palestine and last weekend she and her friend Martine were arrested by the PSNI and charged with ‘criminal damage' to an ATM at Barclays Bank in Castle Place in Belfast City Centre. The so-called criminal damage was the placing of a sticker on the machine as a reminder of Barclays role in selling Israeli war bonds.‘If I Must Die'There will be a public event this Saturday – 31 May - about the ongoing genocide. The venue is St Comgalls/Ionad Eileen Howell and it starts at 7.30pm. Chairing the meeting, which is sponsored by the Bobby Sands Trust, will be Dr Brendan Ciaran Browne, Associate Professor of Conflict Resolution. The main speaker will be Yousef M. Aljamal On the International Wall in Belfast there is a poem by Refaat Alareer, ‘If I Must Die' which he wrote for his daughter, Shaymaa, who would grow up to be an accomplished illustrator. It is very poignant because the Israelis went on to kill Refaat, along with his sister, brother and four of nephews and nieces, eighteen months ago. Give the vote to 16-year-old citizens. The debate on reducing the voting age to 16 is gathering momentum. Twice in the last decade the Assembly – minus the DUP - has endorsed the call for the vote to be reduced in the North from 18 to 16. Several years ago Sinn Féin introduced a Bill in the Oireachtas to allow for this in southern elections and last week An Taoiseach Micheál Martin said that he had an “open mind” on such a proposition and would give it “serious consideration.”The Commission on the Future of Ireland are hosting 'Health & Care in a New Ireland' on the 6th of June, 1pm at St Comgalls, Belfast.Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-care-in-a-new-ireland-tickets-1354804690299 

We've got a special Monday episode to kick off your week! Met Gala co-chair Colman Domingo graces The Run-Through to take us behind-the-scenes of his May cover celebrating this year's theme Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. Colman has become one of the most-celebrated menswear icons, delivering one incredible look after another on the red carpet. From helping out his mom with her wigs to his relationship with Valentino, Colman walks us through his lifelong relationship with fashion, plus a love story that miiiiight make you cry.  Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Nile Rogers of Chic Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson This sit-down with my old friend, multiple Grammy Winner, Rock & Roll Hall Inductee, Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee, composer, producer, arranger, and guitarist, Nile Rogers, is SOLID GOLD… more like triple platinum. Even though we never exchanged more than a few words in the handful of times he graced my jams back in the day, there was always DHM (deep hidden meaning), as there always is with Nile. This day, we got to that and so much more. STORIES! Oh my lord, No one tells ‘em like Nile. Case in point, his tome, Le Freak, may be the greatest memoir I've read. I could not put the thing down. When was the last time I read a book cover to cover in less than 24 hours? A rare score on Amazon these days, Nile's assured he'll be updating and republishing. It's a MUST-read for music fans, flower children, and anyone who loves to sink their teeth into a great story, well-told. Nile covered his very humble early days, his barely older than him mother, the drugs, the bi-coastal extended family, the moves, the schools, early influences from Coltrane to The Beatles, flute to clarinet to guitar… how Bernard Edwards got him to the Hitmaker Strat and chucking, which has become synonymous with Nile's style. We talked the DHM, the breakdown, the Chic magic as well as the music during and since… producing the top of the top for Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Madonna, David Bowie, Duran Duran, still winning Grammys and kicking it with Daft Punk, Beyonce, and Cold Play, to name but a few, 750 MILLION albums worth. Say what? We got the sweetest stories about Michael Jackson… a funny with Keith Richards, a Grace Jones impression, and a scary story about Nile's coke psychosis leading to him bottoming out and getting clean and sober. 31 years worth and counting… That Nile was able to do all that he's done, and it's Herculean - aside from the massive number of hits, the films he's scored, the shows he's played, there's the We Are Family Foundation, Chairing the Songwriters Hall of Fame, receiving the 2024 World Economic Forum's Crystal Award for his extraordinary efforts to make the world a more peaceful, equal, and inclusive place… Nile is a humanist, a gentle soul with a heart of platinum like the records that line his walls. I've always admired, respected, and adored Nile. After reading Le Freak, and spending this time with him, I cherish him all the more. What a man, what a man, what a mighty fine man! 

Nile Rogers of Chic Live on Game Changers With Vicki Abelson Wednesday, 4/2/25, 11AM PT, 2 PM ET Streamed Live on my Facebook and on my YouTube FB Replay here: https://bit.ly/4cmPP2u YouTube replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q875x2lVyLE

Sir Andrew Roberts has written or edited 20 books which have been translated into 28 languages and have redefined our understanding of leaders and leadership, of empires and nations, of the forces that have shaped—and in some cases misshaped—the modern world.He's won many awards, including the Bradley Prize for which he was nominated by host Cliff May.In 2022, he was elevated to the House of Lords as Baron Roberts of Belgravia.His most recent work: Chairing the 7 October Parliamentary Commission report, the first publication aimed at establishing and preserving an accurate record of the barbaric pogrom carried out by Hamas and Hamas-adjacent Gazans against Israelis.He joins Cliff to discuss.

Sir Andrew Roberts has written or edited 20 books which have been translated into 28 languages and have redefined our understanding of leaders and leadership, of empires and nations, of the forces that have shaped—and in some cases misshaped—the modern world.He's won many awards, including the Bradley Prize for which he was nominated by host Cliff May.In 2022, he was elevated to the House of Lords as Baron Roberts of Belgravia.His most recent work: Chairing the 7 October Parliamentary Commission report, the first publication aimed at establishing and preserving an accurate record of the barbaric pogrom carried out by Hamas and Hamas-adjacent Gazans against Israelis.He joins Cliff to discuss.

Annemarie Durbin is Chair at YBS. Tune in to hear her thoughts on: How did you become comfortable as Chair of the Yorkshire Building Society (YBS)? (1:50) How much time did you commit, as a new chair, to YBS? (4:45) What lessons have you learnt from previous chair transitions? (7:48) How valuable was having a mentor during your chairship? (9:30) Who are some examples of good chairs you have served under? (11:15) What are some examples of bad chairing? (14:09) What are the most difficult situations you face as a chair?  (16:24) What is the difference between a subsidiary board and top co board? (18:38) How does the relationship between a CEO and a chair differ from that between a CEO and their coach? (21:00)Do coaching qualifications make you a better chair? (25:43) What are building societies? (28:11) What are the strategic threats facing Yorkshire Building Society? (33:18) Has previously being a company secretary made you a better NED? (36:40) Has the fact that you sat on a ‘sin-stock' board ever been an issue in finding new non-exec opportunities? (39:54) And ⚡The Lightning round ⚡(41:55)Host: Oliver Cummings Producer: Will Felton Editor: Alex Fish Music: Kate Mac Audio: Nick Kolt Email: podcast@nurole.com Web: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom

How to address 'banter' in the workplace for a truly inclusive culture Today we have Tim Hartley on the show.  With 20 years experience in the rail sector, Tim led the growth of GB Railfreight since 2020, as Business Development Director. He has had full P&L Accountability for the Intermodal market which has doubled in size during his tenure. He was accountable for growing revenue across the business by over 50%. Tim led sales activity across all market sectors. He ran the HR function, Marketing, Public Affairs and Communication as well as Chairing the technology review group. Prior to joining GB Railfreight Tim had a career in Management Consultancy and has advised senior leaders in Rail and Infrastructure sectors around the world.  Today we are talking to Tim about his thoughts and experiences on the importance of male allies particularly in more male dominated industries ; do boys clubs still exist and how do we really challenge banter in the workplace to ensure a truly inclusive culture - listen in and let us know what you think about our discussion today Connect with Tim  ---------- Book a chat with Gemma - This is the place to book a call to see how Gemma can help you or your company support female leaders to raise their profile, increase performance and visibility and build more allies.   Get the White Paper > ‘Visibility at Work: The Importance of Self Promotion for Women's Career Progression   I want to hear from YOU so get in touch with me:   Connect with your host Gemma Stow: Website: https://www.gemmastow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmastow/ LinkedIn: Business Page https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-more-hiding/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nomorehidingco Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/gemmastow.bsky.social

Richard Meddings is Chair of NHS England. Tune in to hear his thoughts on: What is the governance landscape of the NHS? (3:48) Which parts of the system are most interesting to get involved with as a NED? (6:17) What are the typical challenges NHS Trust board members face? (11:40) Do NHS and commercial organisations approach strategy differently? (16:01) Where have you seen NHS board members add most value? (22:02) Is the turnover of ministers a bad thing for the NHS? (31:11) How power does the NHS England board have to influence long term strategic thinking? (33:26) How did NHS England help resolve the pay dispute? (37:26) Do chairs need prior sector knowledge? (40:11) What board archetypes are NHS England looking for? (42:32) And ⚡The Lightning round ⚡(45:21)Host: Oliver Cummings Producer: Will Felton Editor: Alex Fish Music: Kate Mac Audio: Nick Kolt Email: podcast@nurole.com Web: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom

Let us know what's on your mindIn this week's Sport for Business Podcast we are chatting with Lynne Cantwell, the newly appointed Head of Women's Strategy at the Irish Rugby Football Union.The conversation was recorded live at the Sport for Business Sporting Year Ahead 2025 with Teneo a few weeks back.Lynne is a legend of the game here with Grand Slams and World Cup appearances to her credit.  She took that drive and leadership with her when she hung up her boots, Chairing the Sport Ireland Women in Sport Committee and working to develop the South African Women's Game before coming home for this new role.She has an intelligence and an empathy that I think shone through in this chat and ineed whenever you have the pleasure to meet her.We talk about the upcoming Guinness Six Nations, the Rugby World Cup in the autumn, the development of the game in Ireland and more. Find out more about what we do day in day out at Sportforbusiness.comWe publish a daily news bulletin and host regular live events on a wide range of sporting subjects Subscribe to the podcast wherever you get your podcasts from and look forward to upcoming chats with with Ben Calveley, the CEO of the British and Irish Lions, Patrick Nelson CEO of the FAI and more leaders willing to give of their time and insight.Our upcoming live events on Sports Tourism in Limerick and plenty more are live on the Sport for Business website and we'd love to have you join us.

John Allan, CBE, is Co-Founder of J&A Mentoring Partners. He was Chair of Tesco PLC and also served as President of the CBI. Tune in to hear his thoughts on: Why did you feel like you had to step down from your roles at Tesco and the CBI? (1:54) How should boards handle personal reputational risk? (5:15) Would you handle the situation differently now?  (7:07) When should chairs step down in a crisis? (7:57) As chair, how did you help turnaround Tesco? (10:14) How can boards balance financial returns with ethical conduct? (13:33) How did you think about strategy at Tesco? (15:48) What questions mould a good strategy? (19:39) As Chair, what frameworks do you use to help organisations with international expansion? (26:06) How did you navigate competitive threats? (28:26) How well did the Tesco board understand competition ? (32:37) How can board members get comfortable that management are on top of competitors (33:58) And ⚡The Lightning round ⚡(39:33)Host: Oliver Cummings Producer: Will Felton Editor: Alex Fish Music: Kate Mac Audio: Nick Kolt Email: podcast@nurole.com Web: https://www.nurole.com/nurole-podcast-enter-the-boardroom

① Chairing a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, China's foreign minister said that China supports all Ukraine peace efforts, and that Gaza is not a bargaining chip for political trade-offs. What is China's approach to resolving hotspots? (00:52)② Senior US and Russian officials have held their first face-to-face meeting since the outbreak of the Russia-Ukraine conflict. We explore the key signals from the meeting. (12:33)③ We take a look at DeepSeek's latest development: revealing its Native Sparse Attention, a new mechanism designed to enhance the efficiency of long-context training and inference in AI models. (24:55)④ Clean energy contributed 10 percent to China's GDP in 2024, according to new analysis. What does this number indicate? (34:18)⑤ The parliament of Vietnam has approved an $8 billion rail link to China. What economic potentials could this project create? (44:15)

When an island is sinking, whose responsibility is it to save? What approach do we take, and who foots the bill?Big, high-stakes climate conversations always share the same goal: to save the planet. But when a diverse group of stakeholders bring their own interests to the table, tensions naturally arise between the polarity of priorities - and that's when things start to get a little complicated.Thankfully, Barbara Oliveira is a master at helping everyone to win. As a lawyer in a past life, she now seeks solutions to Wicked Problems in the climate space, harmonising the rigidity of formal negotiations with the softness of human connection and open exchange.A thoughtful and motivating conversation, with lots to double-click on, muse upon and learn from Barbara.Find out about:Facilitation through the lens of high-stakes, multi-stakeholder climate conversationsPowerplay, policies and principles: how to navigate multilateral conversations and negotiations with careWhat lies between the space of Facilitation and Chairing in the climate spaceWhy building resilience can keep us present and help us to self-regulateLinks:Watch the video recording of this episode on YouTube.Connect to Barbara Oliveira: LinkedInWebsiteSupport the show✨✨✨Subscribe to our newsletter to receive a free 1-page summary of each upcoming episode directly to your inbox, or explore our eBooks featuring 50-episode compilations for even more facilitation insights. Find out more:https://workshops.work/podcast✨✨✨Did you know? You can search all episodes by keyword to find exactly what you need via our Buzzsprout page!

This week on The Preconstruction Podcast, Gareth McGlynn meets with Tom Carolan, Director of Scheduling at Barton Mallow, to discuss the rising importance of scheduling in construction and its impact on delivering complex projects. Tom's journey into scheduling: From a CM degree at Wentworth to roles at Whiting-Turner, AECOM, and now Barton Mallow . The rapid expansion of Barton Mallow's scheduling team and its significance in the industry. Planning and scheduling: Its simplest form and importance. Chairing the Advancing Scheduling and Planning Conference. Challenges in planning and scheduling: Addressing the role of technology. Planning & Scheduling methodologies: Last Planner, LCI, and CPM. This episode provides practical insights and industry expertise for schedulers and preconstruction professionals alike. Connect with Tom Carolan on LinkedIn for more insights: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasquinncarolan/details/experience/

In our Esop Sofa 2024 end of year round-up, the Esop Centre's panel of employee share scheme experts will look at the impact of October's Budget and PISCES (Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System). Suzannah Crookes, Legal Director at Tapestry Compliance, will discuss the Budget's impact on employee share ownership in general. Esop Barrister David Pett of Temple Tax Chambers, will examine the announced reforms to Employee Ownership Trusts. And Corpgro Founder Damian Carnell will guide us through the progress of PISCES following announcements in the Chancellor's Mansion House speech. Chairing the panel, Darren Smith of Global Shares (JP Morgan), will be asking for their predictions for the year ahead, too.

Many liberals believe that in recent years we have seen an erosion of the right to air unpopular opinions without the risk of being cancelled. We are in an ever-intensifying shutting down of conversation, they maintain, with constituencies on both the left and the right demanding that opinions they don't like be declared out of bounds, socially, morally or legally. But some argue otherwise: that the so-called free speech crisis is completely a fiction. What we're really seeing is a rebalance of power in elite institutions where privileged groups are being held to account for their words by others who have been historically excluded and marginalised. Intelligence Squared's new book series THINK AGAIN, published in partnership with The Bodley Head invites two authors to debate the way forward. For the release of the first book, Is Free Speech Under Threat? Our authors are CEO of PEN America Suzanne Nossel and historian Charlotte Lydia Riley. The two recently joined Intelligence Squared live onstage in London to debate the issue. Chairing the discussion was BBC News presenter and Royal Correspondent, Jonny Dymond. If you'd like to read our panelists' thoughts in the new Intelligence Squared book, Is Free Speech Under Threat? Head to one of the following retailers to pick up your copy. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/think-again/ Amazon Bookshop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How can campaigning lead to transformative leadership in conservation? And what role do cross-sector partnerships play in scaling biodiversity impact?Today's guest is Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England and one of the UK's most prominent voices in nature conservation.He's been described as ‘the most effective of Britain's eco-warriors' and ‘one of the top ten environmental figures of the last thirty years.From his early days at Friends of the Earth to advising global leaders and now steering Natural England, Tony shares insights from a fascinating career dedicated to protecting our natural world.In this episode, we explore Tony's journey from campaigning to governance, the critical role of partnerships in delivering conservation at scale, and what's needed to reverse biodiversity decline in the UK. Tony also shares his perspective on skills needed in modern conservation careers and why practicality is key to making a lasting impact.It's a thought-provoking, inspiring, and solutions-focused podcast.Enjoy!

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In this podcast we look at the research findings from the IDS-partnered project The 24-Hour Risk City: A Framework for Thinking About Building Infrastructures of Climate Repair in Nairobi and Karachi. The project aims to investigate, explore and understand the relationship between urban change and intensifying climate impacts as this generates new cycles of “24-hour risks” in the urban global south.Chairing the podcast is Joe Mulligan, Executive Director and Founding Principal, Kounkuey Design Initiative. In the podcast he talks to researchers: Nirmal Riaz, Senior Research Associate, Karachi Urban Lab at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and Christine Wandera, Senior Community Associate, Kounkuey Design Initiative.The guests talk about the how research from Nairobi and Karachi points to the opportunities to build resilient infrastructures in ways that strengthen and support community networks for the future.Related publication.The 24-Hour Risk City: A Framework for Thinking About Building Infrastructures of Climate Repair in Nairobi and Karachi Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Brandon Lewis was a businessman before he entered Parliament in 2010 and served in numerous Government and Cabinet roles for over 10 years, during his time as Member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth from 2010 to 2024. During his decade as a member of the British Government, he held several Ministerial and Secretary of State positions under 4 Prime Ministers. His final role was as Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor, a role in which he was involved in the Accession Ceremony for King Charles III.Prior to that, he was Secretary of State for Northern Ireland and  Minister of State at the Home Office. He has also served as Minister of State for Housing & Planning, Minister for Local Government and Minister of State for Policing and the Fire Service. He was also Chairman of the Conservative Party.Having retired as an MP at the 2024 General Election, Brandon has since taken up strategic advisory roles including Chairing the Advisory Board of Letter One, a main board Director of Veon, Civitas Investment Management, FM Conway and Thakeham, providing high level strategic advice on digital strategy development and public and private sector engagement and advocacy.   He is also a qualified a Barrister.

Many liberals believe that in recent years we have seen an erosion of the right to air unpopular opinions without the risk of being cancelled. We are in an ever-intensifying shutting down of conversation, they maintain, with constituencies on both the left and the right demanding that opinions they don't like be declared out of bounds, socially, morally or legally. But some argue otherwise: that the so-called free speech crisis is completely a fiction. What we're really seeing is a rebalance of power in elite institutions where privileged groups are being held to account for their words by others who have been historically excluded and marginalised. Intelligence Squared's new book series THINK AGAIN, published in partnership with The Bodley Head invites two authors to debate the way forward. For the release of the first book, Is Free Speech Under Threat? Our authors are CEO of PEN America Suzanne Nossel and historian Charlotte Lydia Riley. The two recently joined Intelligence Squared live onstage in London to debate the issue. Chairing the discussion was BBC News presenter and Royal Correspondent, Jonny Dymond. If you'd like to read our panelists' thoughts in the new Intelligence Squared book, Is Free Speech Under Threat? Head to one of the following retailers to pick up your copy. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/think-again/ Amazon Bookshop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Followed by millions on both Instagram and TikTok, Dr Portela is passionate about skincare and dermatology education.  He is also Chairing the new Dermfluencer University at the Science of Skincare Summit, and talks about why we need more dermatologists on social media. Learn from a true expert both with this episode and at the Summit! DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Content provided in this podcast is for educational purposes only. Please consult with a physician regarding any health-related diagnosis or treatment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chair of iVentiv's upcoming Learning Futures conference talks AI, performance and L&D complacency. John Helmer speaks with Charles Jennings, managing director of Duntroon Consultants and a founding partner of the 70:20:10 Institute. Charles has over 40 years of experience in corporate learning and performance improvement and is widely known for advocating the 70:20:10 framework. The conversation delves into the future of workplace learning, exploring how L&D professionals can evolve their strategies to drive organizational success in a rapidly changing environment. Charles shares his thoughts on generative AI and its potential role in reshaping learning. He also discusses the importance of shifting focus from individual learning to team performance, emphasizing that teams are the “atomic units” of delivery in any organization. The episode further explores the current obsession with skills mapping and competency frameworks, with Charles offering a more holistic approach. He challenges the idea that skills development alone can drive organizational excellence and highlights the broader systemic factors that contribute to high performance. 00:00 - Start 03:16 - Is his a ‘restless intelligence?' 06:19 - Will Gen AI prevent or reinforce bad habits in L&D 09:39 - Implications of AI for L&D's role in the organisation 12:54 - The ‘skills obsession' of L&D 17:17 - Are skills mapping exercises a waste of money 21:08 - Are we getting any better at thinking systemically 25:52 - Performance support: what are we waiting for 35:26 - Teams and social media 39:56 - Introducing the iVentiv conference Charles is Chairing 45:27 - Who does he follow? 50:41 – End Sponsor link: https://iventiv.com/learninghack Follow Charles LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/charles-jennings 70:20:10 Institute: https://702010institute.com/ Duntroon: http://www.duntroon.com/ Blog: https://charles-jennings.blogspot.com/ Contact John Helmer X: @johnhelmer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer/ Website: https://learninghackpodcast.com/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LearningHack

This is part two of a fascinating four-part series with Andrew Feinstein, in which we examine the patriotic lies that are costing lives. . The link to Part 1 is here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-dov-baron-show-pka-leadership-and-loyalty/id272512829?i=1000669596528 . A dedicated fighter against injustice and corruption, Andrew Feinstein sheds light on the Shadow World of War and its ruthless "whys." As global citizens, it's crucial for us to awaken to the manipulation leading us to war and financing it ourselves. . Join us in exploring The Shadow World of Global Arms Deals with Andrew Feinstein, a former ANC Member of Parliament under Nelson Mandela. Discover more about his impactful work in confronting the dark realities of the global arms trade. . Website:  https://shadowworldinvestigations.org/  . Social Media https://www.instagram.com/andrewfeinstein . https://twitter.com/andrewfeinstein . https://www.linkedin.com/in/anfeinstein/ . https://www.facebook.com/andrew.feinstein.54   Part 2) What Real Courage Is, according to 80% of Marines The Stress of Chairing the Financial Legislation Committee at Thirty Years Old   Facing the Hecklers During Andrew's First Speech in Parliament   The Unusual Venue For A Community Meeting to Protect Sex Workers   When Freedom Becomes a Trauma   Mandela's Commitment to White South Africans Buying into a New Era   The Power of Sports to Unite a Nation   Dismantling the Psychology of Hate . Dov Baron's brand new course has just been released on coursifyx.com/belonging ------------- . Titled: "CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING." The course is separated into eight sections that will take you by the hand and walk you through exactly how to create a culture of belonging. . Because: CREATING A CULTURE OF BELONGING MAXIMIZES PERSONAL AND CORPORATE SUCCESS. Get Ready to strap on the tanks and Dive Deep into, What it Takes to Create a Culture of Belonging in your organization! Curious to know more? coursifyx.com/belonging .  "Those Who Control Meaning for The Tribe, Also Control The Movement of That Tribe" #leadership #leadershipdevelopment #emotionsourcecode #neuroscience #emotional #meaning #emotional #logic #culture #curiosity #humanbehavior #purpose  

Paul Craig of Nostromo Management (Biffy Clyro) and Kwame Kwaten of Ferocious Talent (Blue Lab Beats, Hak Baker) are interviewed by the Music Manager Forum's Laura Erinle in this special edition of How Did You Manage That? Ahead of their terms ending as MMF Board Chair and Vice-Chair at the MMF AGM on the 17th of September 2024, Paul & Kwame look back at their time at the MMF and talk about their hopes for the future, reflecting on the Accelerator Programme, Covid, Dissecting the Digital Dollar and the changing landscape of music management.⁠ To find out more about the MMF, give @mmf_uk a follow on Insta.

Lucy Walker is Chair at Aurora Investment Trust plc, SID at Henderson International Income Trust plc, Audit & Risk Committee Member at SportsAid and Founder at AM Insights. Tune in to hear her thoughts on: Why did you build a non-exec portfolio so early in your career? (0:34) How have different kinds of pro bono roles helped you in your non-exec career? (3:51) How did you transition from pro bono to paid roles? (6:38) What have been the biggest challenges for you as a relatively young non-exec? (8:54) How can investment trusts reach younger retail investors? (10:54) Should investment trusts be going direct to consumers? (13:12) How are you thinking about the cost of shareholder acquisition? (14:46) What value do the boards add at Aurora and Henderson? (16:05) What process do you use to develop strategy? (19:24) Is there ever tension between what shareholders want and what will produce the best returns? (25:38) How would you assess a potential merger? (29:27) Any tips for others wanting to transition from NED to Chair? (31:14) As a Chair, what are you looking for in prospective board members? (33:46) Can you walk me through a board skills matrix you've done recently? (35:26) ⚡The Lightning Round ⚡(37:17)Show notes and transcript available at https://www.nurole.com/news-and-guides

Interviewer: Lisa Meeks Interviewees: Rachel Giddings, Julia Hanes, Cheryl Holmes Description:  In this special live recording of the "Docs with Disabilities" podcast, host Lisa Meeks interviews medical professionals and educators who have worked to transform technical standards in Canadian medical education to be more inclusive of individuals with disabilities. The panel discusses the shift from restrictive technical standards to core competencies, highlighting the importance of diversity-affirming frameworks over mere accommodations. They share personal stories and insights on the impact of these changes on medical learners and the broader healthcare system. The panel delves into the motivation behind their critical evaluation of outdated technical standards and explains how the project intentionally included individuals with disabilities. This initiative, which expanded across Canada, has garnered multiple endorsements, including from the AFMC and the Medical Deans of Canada. Members of the committee meticulously re-envisioned Technical Standards for Canadian Medical Education, offering a comprehensive redefinition of the functional abilities required for medical training. This new document aims to dismantle obstacles and create a more inclusive admissions process for Canadian medical schools. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the committee's findings and recommendations, providing admissions teams with guidance on best practices and key messaging. The panel discussion explores the driving force behind this crucial initiative and examines the potential impact of the final document endorsed by the Board of the AFMC. Discover how the document offers exemplar Functional Abilities for Students Entering and Completing Medical School, paving the way for more meaningful opportunities and greater disability inclusion in Canadian medical education. Transcript Resources: https://icam-cimu.ca/  Keywords: technical standards, medical education, doctors with disabilities, ableism, healthcare, health policy, Canadian healthcare, disability inclusion Bios: Dr. Julia Hanes (she/her) is a second-year resident in the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of British Columbia. She completed her medical degree at the University of Ottawa and her undergraduate degree in Health Sciences at McMaster University. Throughout her academic pursuits Dr. Hanes has been a keen advocate for improved inclusion and accessibility. Dr. Hanes spearheaded a program to increase accessibility in the intramural sport and recreation program, which included a longitudinal sitting volleyball intramural program. While at medical school Dr. Hanes drafted and advocated for an accessibility policy for all of the Aesculapian Society events, which included all social events, orientation events and interest group activities. This accessibility policy has now been spread to several universities across the country and discussed at institutions across the US.  Dr. Hanes is an active member of the Canadian Association of Physicians with Disabilities (CAPD). Through this group Dr. Hanes is leading a project to develop a national curriculum on disability. She has co-authored documents to help disabled student's transition from undergraduate studies to medical school, from pre-clerkship to clerkship and clerkship to residency. As a disabled student herself navigating often inaccessible educational environments, Dr. Hanes has paved a pathway for students following her to tread through. Her self-advocacy efforts prompted the creation of curb cuts, push button installation, swapping of doorknobs to handles, height adjustable tables, and more. Beyond her academic achievements, Dr. Hanes has done research in the field of childhood disability, including work to improve the quality of care and treatment of children and youth with disabilities and their families. Dr. Hanes is a passionate disability advocate and is eager to share how her experiences of ableism in medical education shapes her perspective and her advocacy efforts.   Dr. Holmes has an MD from UBC in 1984. After ten years of family practice, she enrolled in Internal Medicine at UBC, went on to complete a Critical Care fellowship at UBC and has been a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada since 1999. From 2001 to July 2018, Dr. Holmes practiced critical care medicine at Kelowna General Hospital where she was involved in clinical education of medical students, residents, and fellows in the ICU. In her current role as Associate Dean Undergraduate Medical Education, she works with senior leadership at all sites of UBC to provide overall curricular oversight of all four years of the UGME program. As Head of the UBC Division of Critical Care, she is responsible for academic leadership of clinical care, education, and research in critical care. Dr. Holmes serves as Vice Chair of the UGME Deans'; Council for the Association of the Faculties of Medicine in Canada (AFMC) and collaborates on initiatives such as the Culture of Academic Medicine Initiative, the Okanagan Charter Collaborative for the AFMC and is Chairing the “Re-envisioning Technical Standards in Canadian Medical Education” Working Group. Dr. Holmes also serves on the Committee for the Accreditation of Canadian Medical Schools (CACMS) and holds the position of Chair of the CACMS Standards Subcommittee. She is on the Board of the Canadian Residency Matching Service (CaRMS) and serves as Chair of the CaRMS Board EDI Subcommittee. Through these roles, Dr. Holmes is committed to cultivating respectful, compassionate, and health-promoting environments in academic medicine, where equity, decolonization, diversity, inclusivity, accessibility, belonging (EDDIAB) and social justice are prioritized. Dr. Holmes' academic interests include promoting learner wellbeing, fostering inclusive and accessible learning environments, social accountability of medical schools, and facilitating the professional identity formation of health professionals. In 2015, she received the Canadian Association for Medical Education (CAME) Certificate of Merit for her outstanding contributions.  Rachel Giddings is a second-year medical student at the University of British Columbia (UBC), where she previously earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Making medical education more accessible to students with disabilities is a particular interest of hers. Her current research is focused on the technical standards currently utilized by medical schools across Canada. In addition, Rachel is a member of the “Re-envisioning Technical Standards in Canadian Medical Education” Working Group. Produced by:Dr. Lisa Meeks  Audio editor: Jacob Feeman Digital Media: Katie Sullivan  

This is the audio of a talk I gave yesterday for Community Governance Aotearoa on the topic of Chairing meetings and with a focus on AGMs.  I do a lot of support for boards, companies, trusts and others in goverance in my work as a partner at Parry Field Lawyers so it was a pleasure to talk on this topic.  In it share my thoughts on this area and outline 20 principles that are relevant to consider when you come to your role as Chair. More resources that Community Goverannce Aotearoa provide are here (thanks for the chance to share Rose, April, Elyse and team) https://communitygovernance.org.nz/ If this helps you then why not share with one other person? The 20 principles will be uploaded here and the other resource mentioned in talk on chairing meetings: https://www.parryfield.com/advisory/governance/governance-essentials/ 

In this episode of SacTown Talks, we sit down with Assembly Member Isaac Bryan, discussing his unique background growing up in a foster care family, his journey through multiple states, and his eventual relocation to California. Bryan reflects on the influence of key life events, from getting cut from his high school basketball team to his academic and professional development, leading to his passion for public policy. The conversation delves into his legislative efforts, challenges in the foster care system, the realities of housing affordability in Los Angeles, and his role as the chair of the Natural Resources Committee. Bryan shares insights on his policy work, particularly on social justice, criminal justice reform, and environmental sustainability, while navigating the complexities of California's political landscape.This Episode was record on 5/29/2400:00 Introduction and Welcome00:28 Isaac Bryan's Early Life and Foster Care Experience02:56 Challenges and Resilience in Education05:19 College Journey and Career Beginnings07:45 Entering Public Policy and Early Achievements15:29 Advocacy and Legislative Work18:57 Running for Office and Political Aspirations22:40 Reflecting on the Early Days in Office23:24 Intersectional Approach to Policymaking24:34 Challenges of Housing and Rent in LA27:02 Addressing Housing Affordability and Homelessness30:17 Chairing the Natural Resources Committee31:47 Balancing Oil Production and Environmental Health34:55 Innovations in Clean Energy38:31 Budget Deficit and Social Safety Nets42:51 Legislative Achievements and Future Goals45:20 Closing Remarks and Future PlansThis Episode was record on 5/29/2400:00 Introduction and Welcome00:28 Isaac Bryan's Early Life and Foster Care Experience02:56 Challenges and Resilience in Education05:19 College Journey and Career Beginnings07:45 Entering Public Policy and Early Achievements15:29 Advocacy and Legislative Work18:57 Running for Office and Political Aspirations22:40 Reflecting on the Early Days in Office23:24 Intersectional Approach to Policymaking24:34 Challenges of Housing and Rent in LA27:02 Addressing Housing Affordability and Homelessness30:17 Chairing the Natural Resources Committee31:47 Balancing Oil Production and Environmental Health34:55 Innovations in Clean Energy38:31 Budget Deficit and Social Safety Nets42:51 Legislative Achievements and Future Goals45:20 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

John Maltby is Chair of Allica Bank, Max Nicholas Renewables, and The West Brom Building Society and NED at Nordea. Listen to his conversation with Nurole CEO Oliver Cummings to hear his responses to: Can you talk through your transition from CEO to Chair? (2:07) What bad Chair experiences did you learn from? (4:47) What did you do to prepare for the role? (8:54) Do Chairs need prior experience in their firm's sector? (11:13)  Why should firms not go for Chairs who have done exactly what they're looking for before? (14:11) What are the essential things organisations need to look for when hiring Chairs? (16:21) How can you stand out as a Chair candidate? (18:54) Do you have a framework for assessing Chairs? (21:21) How do you think about board tenure? (25:10) How do you think about risk? (28:50) And ⚡The Lightning Round ⚡(35:48) Show notes and transcript available at https://www.nurole.com/news-and-guides

Dawn Marriott is a partner at HG, a private equity firm, where she Chairs two portfolio companies. A serial PE Chair, Dawn is also a board member at Geomatikk and Aztecs, where she was formerly CEO. Tune in to Dawn's conversation with Nurole CEO Oliver Cummings to hear her answers to: What's the role of a Scale-Up Board? (2:21) As a Chair, do you have a particular methodology to draw value out of board members? (4:23) Practically, how do you assess the contributions of each board member? (6:20) How do you think about new board members versus external consultants when you need specific functional expertise? (9:38) What is the different value of independent and investor directors? (12:28) How do you think about chairing versus executive chairing? (19:16) Do you have a framework for thinking about where and how you amplify CEO performance to best effect? (21:53) How do you figure out where you can add most value to CEOs need? (24:49) How do you assess both prospective and incumbent CEOs? (26:39) Have you spotted any patterns in CEOs who don't make the cut? (29:50) How do you think about board composition and archetypes? (34:15) Do you consider the balance of personality types on your boards? (37:19) And ⚡The Lightning Round ⚡(39:21)  Show notes and transcript available at https://www.nurole.com/news-and-guides

Send us a Text Message.Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with one of the most interesting leaders in Mississippi Baptist Convention life.  Mike Tyson shares stories of a career in law enforcement and his membership at FBC Picayune.  For the first time since 2019 a layleader Chairs the MBCB Executive Committee.  Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/eventsMay 14: Church Safety for Minors Workshop - ByramMay 17: Church Financial Leaders Seminar - GaraywaMay 18: Conference of the Deaf Spring GatheringMay 21: Sending Church Lab - FBC NewtonMay 23: Sending Church Lab - Eastpoint Church June 10: Mississippi Baptist Fellowship (SBC at Indy)June 10-17: All State Youth Choir Camp/TourJune 25-29: HeartSong Worship Arts CampJuly 8-12: Super SummerJuly 9-12: SMACK CampJuly 18-20: State Literacy Missions & Christian Job Corps ConferenceAugust 8: Impact Training - ColumbusAugust 12: Impact Training - ClintonAugust 13: Impact Training - Hernando August 16-17: Equipping LeadersAugust 19: Impact Training - GulfportAugust 20: Impact Training - HattiesburgContacts: Jon Martin, Chief Strategy Officer - jmartin@mbcb.orgTanner Cade, Communication Services Director - tcade@mbcb.org

The Governance of FS as a whole affects all of our lives as we saw in 2008 let alone in many individual examples of FS/Fintech businesses failing and losing clients money. In our digital age virtually all of our money is digital and next to no-one sees a share certificate any more so all of our investments are digital. Thus what might appear to be a refined topic for a few is at the heart of all of our lives – money being used for roughly everything and savings equating to money saved for tomorrow. As a result of this central role of money in economies, Boards in FS have always had to be – lets put this mildly – “rather more careful” than Boards of companies which if they fell over would “domino” not very far. Not only do many FS/Fintechs “take care of” clients money but money itself in the current financial model is created out of thin air by banks. Add to these long standing issues the ever-increasing burden on Boards as a whole from the always metastasising Regulatory State, ever-greater minutiae in FS per se and the State using companies to enforce social agendas which even a decade ago would have seemed unlikely/bizarre and we have a very challenging cocktail. Neil has 20 years expe4rience on Boards and Chairing sub-committees of FS and Fintech Boards and is thus well-placed to guide us through this labyrinth. Topics discussed include: Scottish and Irish traditional folk music transitioning from classical piano to the accordion interesting anomalies re accordions – not least of which one has to fill in the bass part oneself musical insights into Scottish vs Irish music learning music as “play these notes” vs “play along with us” a lot of folk musicians cannot read music Neil's career journey the long delay between Basel II and Boards getting with it the felt sense of FS Boards vs “normal” companies – cf FS and Sainsburys looking after other peoples money – fiduciary duty even if you are the equivalent of a corner shop in FS/Fintech you have to have as much governance as the equivalent of Sainsburys – which in retail obviously does not apply the need to cope with all that overhead when your Fintech is still very small Case Study of innovation/Fintech/regulation Banking Alchemy – a broken model of money (see eg LFP085, LFP197, LFP220 and LFP231) leads to a broken banking system which cannot be repaired by any governance as have discussed in many episodes a deep dive into unitary Boards vs sub-Committees of Boards what has driven this the strange situation re independent directors and sub committees where excess do most of the talking yet are technically no on the committee – “it is slightly absurd” the volume of “left-brain” stuff heaped upon FS/Fintech Boards absolutely swamps the Board meeting crowding out creativity in governance and business strategy a comparison of FS vs Airline regulation literally no limit to the amount of over-regulation of FS ever-increasing costs to the consumer as a result and higher risk taking as more people in FS/Fintech are doing non-revenue related activities management by walking around starts failing in the larger organisation where one is more dependent on management perception/spin comparison with quantum world – what is observed by the Board changes as a result of being observed the need to get a feel beyond the management information what are the powers of a NED individually or in a committee the challenge of balancing the need to gain insight and challenge yet not annoy/rile the executives the pressure on the Chairman in these circs “poking your nose in but not poking your fingers in” as summing up the role of the NED 21stC challenges from the whole tsunami of Corporate Governance (and the word literally did not exist from Chaucer up to the 1970s) and “ESG” et al the problem of a “free market” solution to governance and the problem of “bureaucratic rules” solution to governance NSDAP (“the Nazis”) as the inventors of Corporate Governance in 1930s Germany again – cf now? – to impose their political agendas upon companies the abuse of Governance Boards and “guidance” re ESG/DIE etc – the huge pressure to conform to something which is not statutory the imposition of groupthink by regulators yet regulators say groupthink is the biggest risk for Boards… the idea of safetyism and “nothing should ever go wrong” “there is no real difference ultimately between corporate control and corporate creativity” [as the longer term risk is the world is changing and the company does not react appropriately] the “war on meritocracy” the major risk of FS/Fintech Boards is groupthink and agreement re the wisdom of the rules/codes/guidance etc which is imposed upon Companies from outside the Boardroom Advisory Boards, Strategy days that are not minuted as important in these circs to have “unruled” conversations “Board Champions” as the latest pressure from regulators which break down the whole idea of collective responsibility and power of sub-committees Neil's overall advice to FS/Fintech Board members especially younger folk embarking upon their first gigs the importance of human dynamics within the Board – key cruxes is it a good trade being an FS/Fintech Director? non-commercial rewards in the role Neil's shoutouts for both folk music-ing and his own NED role portfolio state right now the Mutual Model of FS as an appealing one And much much more

This immersion into the world of contact centre technology coupled with extensive operational experience has formed the backdrop to Nerys carrying out regular Contact Centre audits, Delivering Transformation programmes; Judging prestigious awards like the European Contact Centre and Customer Service Awards; Chairing the DMA Contact Centre Council for 3 years and being a regular on the webinar, keynote and podcast circuit talking all things Contact Centre.00:00 Introduction 02:00 Welcome Nerys05:30 Managing contact centres - what did they get right?07:40 Barriers to getting things right 12:00 Mandating self service options16:25 The voice channel 25:00 Better service models31:15 What the future of the market looks like36:40 Labour market in contact centers49:50 Context of conversations57:00 Responsible AI1:00:20 The next 12 months1:01:50 OutroVist Nerys LinkedIn here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neryscorfield/Unparsed, the world's most loved conversational AI conference returns with more punch, more passion and more impact! Buy your tickets now here - https://www.unparsedconf.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian & Simon take a look at the 7 hour, full council meeting Tuesday March 19th - the last before the 2024 local elections in May. We take a look at the last PCC Full Council Meeting ahead of May's local elections with a packed agenda of no less than eleven notices of motion, five deputations & two questions from the public. Was Lord Mayor Tom Coles' last time Chairing a Full Council seven hours of delightful & harmonious agreement or were Councillors unable to resist kicking off their leaflet campaigns for May 2nd in the chamber? Agenda details in full on PCC website. Link in comments. 13a Fairtrade city 13b Council of Sanctuary 13c Urgent need for improved NHS Dentistry provision 13d Pride in the streets of Pompey 13e International Women's day - Tackling Gender inequality in Portsmouth 13f An end to pointless paper usage 13g Guildhall trust theatre operations outside of Portsmouth 13h Addressing failures in Portsmouth major project delivery 13i Crisis in local authority funding 13j Hampshire & IOW integrated care board 13k Safer recruiting council Questions to Cabinet: Q1 Crisis re EV charging points Q2 Accessibility taxis Q3 Road safety around Cosham schools Q4 Consider reducing cabinet positions* Q5 Building work standards checks Q6 Monitoring of Southern Water discharge levels Q7 Funding for Bransbury park* *Q4 & Q7 will receive written answers Full Council agenda available https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/ieListDocuments.aspx?MId=4980&x=1 Recorded stream from Portsmouth City Council Democratic Services https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px3w2COTufA

In this episode of the Art of Business English podcast, "How To Manage Discussions When Chairing A Meeting," I dive into the essential strategies for effective meeting facilitation. This episode is crafted for professionals ready to steer discussions with confidence and ensure everybody's voice is heard. I share the importance of creating clear guidelines, the nuances of active listening, and methods for encouraging equal participation. Highlighting the chair's role in staying neutral, I also provide phrases that can help maintain objectivity and foster a collaborative atmosphere. To round off the discussion, I offer advice on concluding meetings effectively, laying down next steps, and expressing gratitude for participants' insights. Tune in to this episode for a compact guide on mastering the art of chairing meetings, all from my first-hand experience and dedicated research. Whether you're new to the role or looking to refine your skills, this content is tailored to help you lead with authority and inclusiveness. Episodes mentioned in the podcast:  Episode 13: https://theartofbusinessenglish.com/013-checking-and-clarifying/ Episode 99: https://theartofbusinessenglish.com/clarifying-summarising-and-closing-a-meeting/  My online programme, "Confidence in Business Meetings": https://theartofbusinessenglish.com/business-english-courses/confidence-in-business-meetings/ Visit The Art of Business English website for more! https://theartofbusinessenglish.com/ 

In the Arete Coach Podcast episode 1158 the "Heart and Soul of Chairing" host Severin Sorensen interviews Barry Goldberg, an executive coach, a leadership coach, an ICF PCC, a former Vistage chair, and founder of IB Goldberg. Our focus today is an update to the GROW model. Something Barry has reframed as the GROWTH model.  In the Arete Coach Podcast episode featuring Barry Goldberg, the evolution of the GROW model into the GROWTH model is the focal point. Goldberg, with his extensive experience in executive and leadership coaching, discusses the need for adaptive coaching methods. He elaborates on the original GROW model, as created by Sir John Whitmore, and comments it was designed for goal-setting and personal development, In Barry's improvement of the model, he introduces the GROWTH model, adding a T and H, which incorporates 'Time' and 'Help' to better suit various coaching scenarios. The podcast delves into the limitations of the original GROW model and the necessity for more comprehensive approaches in coaching. Goldberg emphasizes simplicity and versatility in coaching models, advocating for a balance between structured methods and flexible approaches. The addition of 'Time' and 'Help' in the GROWTH model aims to address practical needs in executive coaching, fostering ideation and strategy development. Goldberg also highlights the role of coaches as facilitators of growth, rather than directors. He underscores the importance of engaging in open, curious conversations, and empowering individuals rather than imposing solutions. This approach reflects the changing landscape of leadership and personal development, as coaching models evolve to meet diverse needs. The episode provides insights into the future direction of coaching models, emphasizing their applicability across different fields. Goldberg's discussion offers valuable perspectives for anyone involved in coaching, leadership, and personal development, showcasing the potential of the GROWTH model in facilitating effective and adaptable coaching strategies. If you liked this episode, you might also enjoy Arete Coach Podcast episode 1011, also with Barry Goldberg titled, "Embracing the Science of Coaching." The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This episode was produced on December 20, 2023. Copyright © 2023 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

In the Arete Coach Podcast episode 1157 the "Heart and Soul of Chairing" host Severin Sorensen interviews senior executive coach Ozzie Gontang. Ozzie is a masterful executive coach, a Vistage COPE Award winner, counselor, and psychotherapist. Based in San Diego, California, he has significantly contributed to the fields of leadership and executive coaching, both nationally and internationally. Gontang, who has practiced psychotherapy since 1976, is also an experienced lecturer on intensive cardiac rehabilitation with UC San Diego Health, a role he has held since 2018. His extensive background includes being a prominent Vistage chair from 1986 to 2002, earning notable recognition like the COPE Award in 2001. Additionally, Gontang holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is an avid marathon runner, having completed an impressive 81 marathons. In this engaging episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, host Severin Sorensen converses with Ozzie Gontang, a distinguished executive coach and Vistage COPE Award winner. The discussion, titled "Heart and Soul of Chairing," delves into the intricate aspects of executive coaching, exploring themes such as mentorship, resilience, and the transformative journey of self-discovery, akin to Odysseus' odyssey. Gontang, with his profound experience in psychotherapy, imparts valuable insights on active listening, empathy, and the significance of humor in coaching. The episode also touches upon the art of improvisation and the importance of maintaining integrity and values in the coaching profession. Through vivid metaphors and personal anecdotes, Gontang vividly illustrates the multifaceted role of a coach in guiding and nurturing business leaders. This episode offers a treasure trove of wisdom for both seasoned and aspiring coaches. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This episode was produced on December 19, 2023. Copyright © 2023 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

This week we're super excited to be chatting Christina Blacklaws, trailblazer in the legal profession and a driving force at the intersection of law and technology. With a remarkable career spanning over 30 years, Christina shares her journey from being a solicitor specializing in representing children in public law proceedings to becoming the first elected president of the Law Society.Beyond her professional endeavors, Christina shares her commitment to diversity, inclusion, and access to justice, highlighted by her role in Lawtech UK's efforts to address unmet legal needs through technology.

Michael Saltman is the Founder and President of the Vista Group, which develops and manages office, retail, and industrial projects in Nevada, California, Florida, Utah, and even an investment near his favorite golf course in St. Andrews, Scotland. From Michigan to London, Geneva, Greece, and Israel, he eventually landed in Las Vegas in 1975, ready to seize the sheer opportunity available — low hanging fruit. He's been involved in many organizations throughout Vegas, including the UNLV Foundation, Nevada School of Arts, Counsel for a Better Nevada, Springs Preserve, Planning the Las Vegas Technology Center with the City, Chairing the McCarran Airport Public Art Committee, and on of the founding members of the UMC Board of Governors among many others. He co-founded the Nevada Innovation Center and the UNLV Boyd School of Law Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution. Add car racer, runner, skier, tennis player (and now even ping pong), award-winning visionary, and philanthropist to the list, plus plying his trade as a lawyer in the UK and Switzerland, Michael is what's known as a mensch in the community.

How does a chiropractor fit in TeachBeyond? Listen to Marcos Reis share his story of finding his place, serving wholeheartedly, and seeing God move in exciting ways in Brazil. “I was never a good evangelist, so through camps and retreats, I found a good way to serve in favor of evangelism.” “The appeal of TeachBeyond goes far beyond formal classroom education. People with the most diverse initiatives have come to TeachBeyond because God is transforming lives through various forms of education.” “Chairing the global board has been an opportunity to see God acting through many people He raised up. I tend to understand that my role in all of this is to facilitate the promotion of a space where people can speak and act according to what God has placed in their hearts.” “God is giving us wisdom, God is giving us energy, God is giving us ideas to go through this. It's amazing being used by God for things He is doing. God is so good that sometimes we can see the fruits of this work. We are not working for fruit, but sometimes in God's grace, He allows us to see some fruit.” “As everything starts with our relationship with God, it continues in relationship with each other.” “I believe that God has a special appreciation for doing things in an unlikely time or environment, and this happens all the time in TeachBeyond.” “What excites me most is the potential that God has developed through TeachBeyond so that diverse people from many languages, many cultures, many gifts can come together for the expansion of the Kingdom of God.” “For many years we were a mission field; now, we are increasingly seeing ourselves as a hotbed of missions.” “We are not looking for grow[th] just to grow; we are looking to be excellent, to be loving, to be humble, to act in partnerships. We are looking to our values, and God is bringing people who are inspired by these values, too.” “God likes to establish relationships through which we perform actions.” What's changing our lives: Keane: Replacing smoke alarms Heather: Scented hand soaps Marcos: Parenting and using time well Weekly Spotlight: Beyond Inglês We'd love to hear from you! podcast@teachbeyond.org Podcast Website: https://teachbeyond.org/podcast Learn about TeachBeyond: https://teachbeyond.org/ 

Show Notes: In this episode of Unleashed, Will Bachman interviews Nancy Mackay, founder of MacKay CEO Forums (MC ACO), a peer advisory group that provides confidential peer support groups for CEOs and business owners across Canada. The group aims to populate the world with inspiring leaders by offering confidential peer support groups to hundreds of members. Nancy states that, in today's challenging fast-paced business-world, and with a growing mental-health crisis, leaders need more peer support and trusted advisors. The Mackay community includes over 1200 CEOs, executives, and business owners from various industries across Canada, participating in over 114 person peer learning groups. Over 60 consultants have been trained and certified to offer peer learning support to members, and the leadership team is focused on supporting form Chairs who offer peer learning support. Nancy started her group over fifteen years ago and still Chairs the group. Her group has 14 CEOs from various industries, with revenue sizes ranging from 5 million to 5 billion plus. Most of the groups are for entrepreneurial, privately held individuals who want to grow their businesses. The meetings are confidential, non-competitive, and require six meetings a year for a day, and they hold a 2-day annual retreat. Each meeting features a one-hour speaker, followed by confidential updates where CEOs discuss their biggest issues, challenges, and opportunities related to business, family, and personal. They place issues they want help with on the table, and after the issues are discussed, the group encourages sharing experiences. A Forum that Helps CEOs One of the biggest objections to joining a peer group is the lack of time. However, the reality is that everyone can make time, and having a group of 14 CEOs with a growth mindset can save time and provide support for all issues, including business, family, and personal. All the forum Chairs at MacKay are modern, trusted advisors with extensive experience working with CEOs, executives, and business owners, playing a crucial role in Chairing meetings and retreats, creating a confidential space for CEOs and executives to be vulnerable and succeed in their careers without sacrificing their health and important personal and family relationships.   Nancy shares examples of how peer groups have helped individuals navigate their transitions, such as selling their business, scaling their business, finding talent, and recession and succession planning.  Nancy highlights the importance of segmenting peer groups, with specific groups catering to different types of CEOs, CFOs, HR Rows, and cross-functional executives. These groups ensure that each member's background experience is taken into account, ensuring that everyone is a best fit for the group. The group also address personal and family issues, allowing members to discuss their challenges and successes without sacrificing their health or family relationships. Members can build lifelong friendships and support networks to help them navigate their careers and personal lives. Three Tips to Being an Effective Chair of a Peer Learning Group To be an effective Chair of a peer learning group, Nancy shares three key tips: not being the "star in the room", it should be all about the members. The second tip is to ensure that you create a space of vulnerability where members can share their experiences and mistakes, and remembering that no-one is the "smartest person in the room." The leadership philosophy is about judgment-free and sharing experiences, helping CEOs and executives become masterful at telling stories and being vulnerable; the third tip is to remember that being a Chair is focused on helping people and not just being nice. It's more about challenging them and holding them accountable.  In conclusion, peer learning support provides valuable advice and mindset shifts for CEOs and executives, helping them navigate their transitions, find talent, and build successful cultures. By taking a step back and focusing on the members, Chair members can create a supportive environment for their peers and achieve success in their respective fields. Nancy explains who could apply to become a Chair with the organization. Chairs must have had their own independent consulting practice for at least three years and have over 18 years of experience working with CEOs, executives, and business owners from various industries. The most successful Chairs are partnering with the MacKay CEO Forums and signing up for their certification program to build world-class peer learning groups for CEOs and executives. The MacKay CEO Forums have launched over 100 groups and are constantly evolving and improving. The best fit Chairs have a proven roadmap to success on how to build these groups and achieve Chair mastery. The certification program is experiential learning, not a bootcamp approach, and includes one-on-one coaching, pure learning on a weekly basis, observation, co-Chairing, and they can move on to the Chair Mastery program.  Nancy explains the benefits to joining the MacKay CEO Forums, which provides access to current, relevant, and high-level information through access to a peer group, an annual summit, conferences, content, and expand their business network. In summary, it provides connectivity across forums. Being part of the broader network of the MacKay CEO Forums provides a proven roadmap to success. Forum Chairs are highly rated speakers with MacKay CEO Forums, making it a lucrative opportunity for members to expand their business network and engage with people in the community.  The Origin Story of MacKay CEO Forums Nancy shares the story behind founding the company. She was invited to speak at a CEO peer group meeting in Vancouver. She was the first female speaker invited into the CEO group, and after her presentation, the Chair asked her if she'd like to become the forum Chair. This was at a time when they didn't let women in. However, Nancy instigated the progression to allowing women into the forum. The organization has since grown to include multiple forums and an institution that supports successful consultants and business leaders.   MacKay CEO Forums is a beneficial corporation.  It takes a stand on diversity, equality, and inclusion. For the first five years, she ran the business together with her husband and business partner. She decided that the world needed more peer support and focused on building ten of these CEO groups across Canada. The goal is to populate the world with inspiring leaders, to find other like-minded consultants who have a passion for helping business leaders, and she wants to help them achieve success with their business. They are currently on the path to having 10,000 members across the world.  The MacKay peer learning group for business leaders is primarily based in Canada. They have a Chair capability assessment that allows individuals to self-assess their suitability for the role. The forum is currently looking to partner with consultants based in BC, Alberta, and Ontario as its primary areas for growth over the next year. Common Mistakes Consultants Make Nancy shares the common errors consultants make and emphasizes the importance of sharing experiences and stories, rather than giving advice or telling people what to do. This creates a space for a different approach to influencing and creates more inspiration for people to take action. The forum's leadership philosophy includes the Mackay Mastery Model for Inspired Leadership, which focuses on inspiring oneself every day. Chairs are trained in time mastery, Eagle mastery, passion, mastering innovation, mastery, social contribution, mastery, and Health Mastery. To keep meetings on track, Chairs should use the right language when a conversation feels meandering or getting off track. They should start and end on time, respect people's time, and be intentional about how they spend their time. Time mastery and goal setting are part of the organization's culture, and members expect the Chair to use a timer during peer group meetings. For those interested in learning more about the forum, contact Nancy directly at Mackay CEO forums.com or visit their website.  Timestamps: 01:11 CEO peer support groups in Canada 04:48 Leadership, business growth, and personal development for CEOs and executives 11:12 Running effective peer learning groups for executives 17:51 Building and leading peer learning groups for CEOs 23:41 Starting and scaling a peer learning group for CEOs 29:32 Leadership philosophy and effective meetings Links: Website: MackayCEOForums.com. CONTACT INFO: Email: Nancy@mackayceoforums.com Unleashed is produced by Umbrex, which has a mission of connecting independent management consultants with one another, creating opportunities for members to meet, build relationships, and share lessons learned. Learn more at www.umbrex.com.

This batch contains recordings made at a range of meetings and events in the UK (London, Bournemouth, and Plymouth) in 2019. More materials here: https://first164.blogspot.com/

Introduction:  Brendan Lenihan is a professional non-executive director, a management consultant, a chartered accountant, and an accredited mediator.  Previously he was a Partner with Andersen (with whom he worked in Dublin and New York) Through his consultancy, Navigo Consulting, he provides strategic, financial and governance advice to clients in Ireland and the UK as well as having a non-executive director portfolio in private companies, public bodies and charities. His is currently; Chair of Irish International Trading Corporation Cork plc which is 103 years in business and turns over in excess of €80m per annum, as well as Chairing the Advisory Board of Regan Wall, a business law firm specialising in mergers and acquisitions.      Chair of Good Shepherd Cork, a sizeable charity providing emergency accommodation and services to homeless and vulnerable families.   Podcast episode Summary:  This podcast explores the nature of Boards, our understanding of the role of Boards, and whether we can consider boards are Teams. In addition, Brendan illuminates the constraints on boards and the potential that exists to support boards be more effective. Points made throughout the Episode:   o    Brendan has led a portfolio career to date. An accountant by nature but he is more than that. His eclectic portfolio and experience has meant that he has learnt how to sell, navigate & supervise professional service bodies. o    Brendan doesn't rush towards fires but he has noticed that he ends up in the thick of things. Around the time of the crash in 2008 in NYC he was involved in the Enron Scandal and as Finance Director for a Property Company he was instrumental in supporting them through the crash. Similarly he was involved with the HSE for 4 years through Covid 19- where he put his consultancy experience where it was most needed. o    10 years ago as the President of the Chartered Institute of Ireland it became clear to Brendan that accountants do 3 things,  they measure, communicate and decide. Brendan observed that if someone like him, even with his vast experience, were to survive he needed to move up the value chain to where decision making and governance happened. Decision making is the business Brendan is now in. o    The Myths of Boards: The great man myth and the myth of omnipotence of boards is very much alive.  The myth that the CEO is the eternal fountain of all knowledge and the organisation pivots around him/her is similarly active. The truth is that the health and direction of a company cannot revolve around one person, especially as CEOs come and go. There is also a great myth that board work is easy, you turn up, listen and go away. That is not the case. o    There is a grain of truth in the idea that the smartest group of people are the executives and the wise comprise the board. The smart and wise sit down together and generally the wise people approve everything the smart people have to say, although it is not always the case. The smartest and wisest is the relationship between the Chair and the CEO. There is some grain of truth to all of this but it should not be how people think for a heathy, dynamic and growing organisation to operate. o    A lot of people end up on boards because of their success in role and the because of their functional expertise but often they do not know what the role of a board member is. o    A healthy board is one that has a very clear sense of its role & its purpose. Many boards have an impoverished view of what their role is as a Board. Often  they encapsulate their role as their function to support management. That definition is too simplistic and too narrow a definition. o    A healthy Board is one you cannot assess on paper. As well as a board appreciating their role & purpose it is also crucial that Board members understand each other as people. A healthy board is one where the relationships are really strong, where people can deal with conflict and differences of style etc. o    What defines Governance? This is the starting conversation with new boards or new board members. Two central elements to Governance (based off an OECD definition) The first element is the notion that Governance is a network of relationships. The relations within the entity such as staff, the board and the executive management team as well as the relations outside of the entity such as shareholders, funders, regulators, customer as well as suppliers. The first role of a Board is to understand and add to the strength and functioning of these relationships. The second element is about the setting of objectives. What objectives is the entitiy trying to achieve, how are the objectives set and then how  are they managed and monitored. o    The degree to which this network of relations is worked governs the degree to  which the entity achieves its objectives. That is the role of Governance. o    Two further dimensions have to be considered. One, the compliance perspective to understand and appreciate the rules of the road with respect to this network of relations and two, a performance dimension to understand what travels over and between the network of relations. Brendan makes the point that too often people assume governance is simply about compliance and not about the management of ideas & the performance of objectives across this network of relations. o    Management has a governance role as well but this podcast is focused on the top level of the organisation, the Board. o    If you are sitting on a board you should be focused on the strength and productivity of the network of relations described above. In addition a Board needs to question what objectives are being set and whether they are being achieved. o    For the person in the street the subject of Governance comes down to the simple question, who is in charge? o    The interrelation between the work of the board and management is often confused and ambiguous. The biggest problem Brendan sees in his work is that folks on boards devolve everything to management. o    The Board should in fact be setting objectives, be providing Leadership and operating with an amount of oversight where the board asks whether the organisation is on plan, getting close to its objectives etc. o    Many board members especially new board members do not realise the many functions of boards and the many mindsets involved. 3 different mindsets prevail on Boards. The first deals with Leadership the second the entity strategy and the third oversight & compliance. Compliance for example requires an evidential focus. Strategy involves a creative process, a heavily laden communication process and psychological process. Oversight is where you are asked to form an opinion and decision based on the question “are we there yet?” o    Boards mix those 3 roles into one combined headset. o    Too often too, a board may be comprised of formerly successful executives you end up Micro Managing senior executives and end up squashing capability. o    In the absence of understanding of the many headsets required of boards duplication, frustration and missed opportunities are inevitable. o    The same is true of teams where there is lack of resources and lack of role clarity. This absence drives conflict and dissent and is especially evident at the interface between senior executives and the board. o    Board members end up on Boards because of their industry expertise, functional expertise and not because they know much about Governance & especially corporate governance. o    The rise of concern about Culture and the question about who is responsible for Culture in an organisation has contributed to the confusion that abounds. The idea that the Board is in fact responsible has really stretched and challenged boards. o    It is not clear what the headset needs to be with respect to the role of Culture setting  but it is clear from Corporate Governance that the responsibility lies with the Board. o    Making the interventions that shape Culture is the honours question that boards are struggling with today. o    The board is responsible for there being a well-defined strategy and it is also responsible for the culture of the organisation that is appropriate for its environment and strategic objectives. o    Boards are decision factories with very limited opening hours o    Consider for example the Public Broadcaster here in Ireland which has just faced a critical Corporate Governance crisis this year.  Its board would have met about 9 times in the year which is incredibly limited opening hours to get through an enormous remit. o    There is a real paucity of time that drives a lot of the dynamics of boards. o    Brendan works with boards to become as efficient as is possible with oversight and monitoring as a role to free up time to spend on Strategy, Culture and Leadership conversations. o    There are ways at releasing time and working smartly as a board but a week Chair and a board that does not appreciate its full role will fudge and burn time ineffectively leading to frustration and embarrassment as  likely possible negative outcomes. o    Brendan works with Boards by sharing simple ideas to support the various roles they play. Leadership for example is about two simple ideas, having a plan and doing the right things. So Leadership from the Board perspective is about making sure there is a plan and challenging the board and executive to be curious about the right things to discuss. o    Too often the senior management team is preoccupied with being busy 60-70 hours a week and they do not often get the opportunity to see the big things on the fringe about which they need to discuss. o    There is so much value a board can bring in terms of ideas, opportunities and even concerns that the executive team might miss. To be a good leader you have to be in the dance of the work but you also need to be on the balcony & able to scan the horizon and outside world. o    Boards can disempower themselves by not understanding their role, similarly they can also disempower their role by handing all power over to management and they can be disenfranchised by the lack of time, ability to meet and the resources at their disposal such as a budget to support Board training. o    Brendan gets asked to assist boards where Governance has gone off the rails and the criticism is made that the board was asleep at the wheel. Often the board has chosen a minimum level of participation or hibernation, which often surprises people. o    The lack of opening hours or time a Board spends together often means that the requisite reflection and quality control of their work is missing. The simple and evocative questions like “what worked” “what could we do differently next time” often do not happen. o    The Titular Monarchy Position is often witnessed on Boards. Every week the Prime Minister of the UK visits the Monarch. The Monarch has 3 rights, the right to be consulted, the right to be supportive of the Government and the right to warn if necessary. That is it. Many Boards operate the same way as a Titular Monarchy where they expect to be consulted, offer support to the executive team and are a bit avuncular when they are concerned about something. This is a recipe for disaster for a Board, because all power has been handed to management  o    A contemporary example here in Ireland includes the FAI (Football association of Ireland) who became a puppet board to management. The CEO had all power. o    The list of matters reserved is the list of decisions that only the board can make. Brendan will often ask boards whether they know these decision rights and he knows a weak board will not know what is on this list whereas a strong board will. o    A lot of basic structures that comprise sound principles and conditions for success for Boards are missing. o    There is a huge opportunity for Boards to benefit from some of the ideas housed in Team Coaching. o    It is not conclusive that a Board is a team but its performance could benefit if it thought more about teaming. o    The role of the Chair is absolutely vital. o    Boards are by their nature a collective and the Chair is first amongst equals. When boards break down it is almost always about the people and relationship issues. A good Chair is equipped to bring people insight, an understanding of styles and an ability to mediate if necessary, to support the effective running of the board. o    If the Chair is open to improvement in what Brendan calls the decision making factory then lots can happen. o    Brendan does not enter a board to discuss what he calls the plumbing or Compliance etc. His value is in helping a board get clear about the decisions they have to make, the headsets they have to be in and also the norms they have to exhibit. o    Brendan usually engages with Boards around practical decision dilemmas. He also employs a model to share 10 behaviours that he would expect every board member to display. The 10 behaviours from this model include Power, Dogmatism, Emotion, Decisiveness, Verbal Contribution, Civility, Preparedness, Knowledge, Trust & Director Tenure. With each of these behaviours there is a golden mean. o    If any of these 10 behaviours are out of whack the social system will be out of balance. For example if the Board has too much trust in the Management Team it will be gullible. o    Oftentimes these behaviours are out of balance and they remain unchallenged or unaddressed until there is a big car crash, a claim or other disaster. o    Brendan would like to see greater understanding and clarity about the  role of Boards. He would like the difference that can be seen on boards between board members to be empowered. He would also like to see a greater awareness of bias & to see more professional scepticism on Boards. o    The big problem with Boards, with biases present is over confidence.  Brendan recalls the Financial Crisis of 2008 where many boards, filled with good people,  simply grew over confident. o    Brendan wishes that Boards would allow Professional consultants, Coaches to better serve them than they do currently, to get that team working as a Board to work better together at a human level, on a decision making level and on a structural level so that organisations can achieve their objectives more quickly and efficiently. o    There exist a lot of obstacles to these desires as Brendan sees it. Often there exists a lack of openness, to examine Board performance and  to take advice or to think differently. Brendan opines the lack of diversity on boards, the range of people entering boards is still, he believes too narrow. The gender balance is better but it is still not where it could be and could be if boards had better advice, tools and more openness to improvement. o    Brendan shares two case studies, boards he worked with where governance had gone off the rails. Brendan through his work helped both to work out their roles, to define a clear strategy and to understand the interdepended nature between the board and management teams. He shared structure and processes over time to improve the decision making and relations on the Board and between the Management teams. o    Boards cover 3 things; Strategy, Finance and People. Strategy is often misunderstood,  Finance is often exceedingly well covered and the people piece is the lease attended. o    Since the Global Financial Crisis a number of tools have evolved to do what is known as a cultural audit. Boards are often shocked that people like Brendan can hold up a mirror and identify what the culture is at an organisation. o    Brendan shares his definition of what comprises Culture. Visible behaviours, behaviours people will see, the group dynamic and then the mindsets that drive these behaviours. There are tools used to hold to hold up a mirror and share what Mindset ideas are being operated. Brendan shares the example of the police force here in Ireland, An Garda Siochana. Its culture was audited and it revealed the high minded ideas that were housed in the annual report with the actual mindset that actually prevailed. The gap proved to be staggering. o    You have to ask what is going on in the narrative of an organisation, the psychology of an organisation, the group dynamic to shape its culture? It is important to tap into these dimensions to shape an appropriate culture, appropriate to the market and context in which an entity lives & it has to be attuned to what the organisation says it wants to achieve in terms of its objectives and plan. o    This is the role of Boards and the value they can provide. o    Brendan makes the distinction between Boards who operate answering the Pass Questions in an Irish Leaving Certificate and a Board that addresses the Honours questions, Culture, Leadership, Strategy and Oversight. o    The Board is a team and it is also a Team with the Executive Directors & staff managing the many relations that comprise the social system in a bid to achieve its goals. o    Brendan would love to see more conversation of this nature to increase awareness & understanding of Boards and board effectiveness and to show case the many tools and techniques that have evolved to support teams and boards to overcome bias in decision making.     Resources mentioned across this podcast   ·         www.navigo.ie

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5:31 - Camp One Clap: Day 30Capture the Congress Crown with Counselor Alexis Worthen, Ep. 5 - Point of Order! Chairing a Congress RoundFor notes and details about this episode, check out the website here:https://www.oneclapspeechanddebate.com/post/camp-one-clap-day-30-capture-the-congress-crown-with-counselor-alexis-worthen-ep-5Watch Professor Graham and Kevin's ABC's of Debate series right here (new episodes all month): https://youtu.be/Z9av5O_I-kMIf you have any ideas or requests for topics to explore on the One Clap Podcast, shoot Lyle an email at lylewiley@gmail.com or check out our blog and social media here:One Clap Website: www.oneclapspeechanddebate.comYouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCyvpV56859lLA-X-EvHVYUgFacebook: @oneclappodcastInstagram: @one_clap_podcastTwitter: @OneClapPodcastTikTok: @oneclapspeechanddebateGet your cool One Clap Speech and Debate merchandise here: https://www.bonfire.com/store/one-clap-speech-and-debate/The One Clap August 2023 Newsletter:https://drive.google.com/file/d/19sbvhLwe_0ifrA0BZmfucAkovagZEAZx/view?usp=sharingSupport the show

Just when you thought it couldn't get any more out of pocket, Monday is back and The Virgos are on one.This week, we're talking about the controversy surrounding Jamie Foxx's "antisemitic" IG story post. We also have some thoughts on Jennifer Aniston needing to mind her business and diversify her friend groups.Last week, Ryan dropped a surprise and we need to talk about it. We also discuss the latest on Tory Lanez's sentencing for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, Australian rapper Iggy Izalea's letter in his defense (Go HOME Roger - Joyhdae's voice), Ciara's pregnancy with her fourth child with husband Russell Wilson (Future may just be the best aphrodisiac for this couple), and the Alabama Sweet Tea Brawl, which brought us nothing but laughs and new Black icons.You may be less of an asshole if you asked yourself - WWRD? "What Would Ryan Do" is our new segment that takes a look at how Ryan would handle tough and VERY real situations.So sit back, relax, and let us entertain you with all the laughs and gossip you need during Virgo season!

This is Arete Coach Podcast Episode 1138, with host Severin Sorensen bringing you an exciting episode titled: Arete Coach 1138 Bill Edgar "From Circus Tents to Board Rooms: A Life Journey to Vistage Chairing." Join host Severin Sorensen for an enthralling discussion with Bill Edgar, an executive coach whose story is as colorful as it is inspiring. Before diving into Bill's riveting journey, we kick off with a shared intrigue: the rise of Artificial Intelligence, particularly ChatGPT, and its transformative influence on our businesses and daily lives. Bill Edgar is not your typical executive coach. With a decade-long legacy as a Vistage Chair and the honor of the Red Scott Award, he's a figure who commands respect in leadership circles. His narrative takes us from the vibrant circus tents his family pitched across the US, to roles in Western Shows, the Army, banking, land development, and several other arenas. Each step in his journey, each hat he's worn, has imparted him with unique insights, which he now channels into guiding today's CEOs and industry leaders. Certified as a Franklin Covey Facilitator, Bill masterfully employs principles from iconic texts, including 'The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People.' He's adept at steering leaders away from the monotony of routine, advocating for innovative thinking, audacious choices, and actions that leave an indelible mark. This episode promises a deep dive into Bill's life, extracting pearls of wisdom he's gathered and spotlighting moments that shaped his fervor for coaching and Vistage chairing. Revel in insights like, 'True beginnings don't stem from perfection, but from the journey of learning.' Ponder over the prompt, 'What action today propels you closer to your aspirations?' and let it spark your personal metamorphosis. The Arete Coach Podcast aims to uncover the art and science of executive coaching. Learn more about the podcast at aretecoach.io. This Podcast interview was recorded on June 30, 2023. Copyright © 2023 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

Welcome to Episode 1130 of the Arete Coach Podcast with your host, Severin Sorensen. Today we're joined by Perry Maughmer, a distinguished executive coach, CEO, podcast host, and Vistage Chair based in Columbus, OH. With eight years of managing six executive peer groups, Perry also leads the Potential Leader Lab and its accompanying podcast, focusing on transformative leadership through management. Having operated in various business industries, sizes, and roles, Perry integrates mindfulness and intentionality in his coaching, and is motivated by John Wesley's philosophy of benefiting others as much and as long as possible. A servant leader, Perry's driving passion lies in empowering others and fulfilling their most crucial needs, which he believes is the heart of effective and efficient leadership. This episode explores Perry's journey into executive coaching, bringing mindfulness into his coaching sessions and facilitated peer groups, his methods for being and doing, his time management strategies, his passion for service, and how his family values shape his coaching approach. It was a fun, insightful, touching, and memorable podcast interview with someone I'm proud to have on our show, where we seek to showcase coaches striving for excellence and beyond. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This episode was produced on 26 May 2023. Copyright © 2023 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

This is episode 1,117 of the Arete Coach Podcast with host Severin Sorensen, with a special episode that Explores Financial Contagion Risk and the Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. As of 6:30 PM EDT, 12 March 2023, the Federal Goverment had intervened to guarantee depositor funds, allowing bank customers to access funds in time to make payroll on 3/15; the 'ides of march.' If those words cast a dark omen of the future, they ought to. In this episode, we explore what economic and financial contagion risks are and what are the causes, roots, and factors that seem to set wildfire to human behavior. We explore the happenings this past week with the death spiral and failure of Silicon Valley Bank, one of the oldest and largest banks serving the private equity and venture capital community. We revisit a play-by-play of the collapse of SVB from the point of view of the CEO and a customer depositor at the bank, and their different experiences. Importantly, we revisit prior financial crises to explore similarities and differences, and, review what the research suggests business leaders can do to prepare and protect themselves from foreseeable events. A list of 10 action items is provided for executive coaches, business owners, CEOs, and C-level executives to navigate at this time. Severin Sorensen is an economist, executive coach, and serial entrepreneur with a keen curiosity for business and economic trends. Severin is CEO of ePraxis LLC, a premier-level executive headhunting, talent selection, and executive coaching company. Severin is a highly sought Vistage Speaker with over 300+ presentations worldwide on hiring top talent, innovation, and economic trends. Severin was a Vistage Chair (2010-2018) of three Vistage Groups in Salt Lake City, UT, and during this period he was a repeat Mentor Chair and awarded the 2011 Vistage Rookie Chair of the Year Award. Prior to Chairing, Severin was a Vistage/TEC member in Washington DC (1999-2004) while he owned and operated a company he founded called Sparta Consulting Corporation (1994-2005), a management consulting, security systems integration, and remote video monitoring company; Severin sold this company in 2005 and it continues today as part of Interface Security Systems, the 7th largest security systems integrator in the US (2018). Severin was a former “Special Assistant to the President” at the White House where he had the high honor to work for President George H.W. Bush (POTUS 41) (1992-93). Severin earned a graduate degree (M.Phil.) in economics from King's College, Cambridge, University, England, and two undergraduate degrees in economics and political science from the University of Utah. While an undergraduate, Severin was the Editor in Chief of the Utah Forum: A journal on international political economy. Severin is the author of Economic Misery and Crime Waves (2009), a book that chronicles the Great Depression (1929-42) and the situation leading up to the Great Recession (2007-2009). Today, Severin prepares a quarterly economic overview for business coaches and business owner/operators on the economy, identifying key behavioral economic trends that impact businesses and their opportunity frontiers. More on the topic of the economy and executive coaching insights are available at AreteCoach.io. The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io. This episode was produced on March 12, 2023 Copyright © 2023 by Arete Coach™ LLC. All rights reserved.

This week's guest is Marianna Koval. Marianna is the Director of Invest NYC, SDG at the NYU Stern Center For Sustainable Business. Invest NYC SDG is a multi-year initiative that aims to build a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient economy in New York City by using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, as a framework to drive private sector engagement and financing in six primary areas. Those areas are sustainable mobility, the built environment, climate resilience, renewable energy, food and health, waste, and circular economy. Today we talk about how she's delivering transportation equity to disadvantaged communities in New York through an innovative micro-mobility and e-bike strategy.And this follows on from my recent interview with Karl Popham, who runs the transportation electrification program in Austin, Texas. And given this is one of the areas of focus for the podcast, I'm excited to welcome Marianna. What we discuss 00:00 Intro03:40 Marianna recounts her upbringing in the 60s and the influences on her05:20 Her political awakening and volunteering as a 13-year-old06:30 Being a page in the Senate09:00 Attending Princetown in a time of huge social change and Chairing the Academic Committee. 11:00 How she sought our change and felt out of place.13:00 Becoming a ligator in an NYC law firm and hating it.16:30 Marianna's perspective on New York, its resilience and her memory of 9/11 23:00 Marianna explains the work she does in New York to embrace the UN SDGs and create a city strategy. 27:00 Her insights and lessons on operationalizing strategies29:30 Marianna describes the background the Equitable Commute Project31:00 Implementing the project in The Bronx and the challenges of doing to during Covid. 35:00 Marianna describes three key pillars of the strategy to deliver access, jobs and an accelerator program.40:20 The challenges to scaling in NYC and the need for a US-based E-bike manufacturing.42:00 The role of employers. 44:00 Marianna's expectations for NYC sustainability in 2030. 46:15 The role of education. 50:10 Marianna discusses other local NYC initiatives and ensuring all parties and organizations are at the table and take responsibility for the goals54:00 The need for political leadership 56:00 Marianna discusses her work to develop Brooklyn Bridge Park and build coalitions. 1:02:30 Marianna's hopes for the future of New York. 1:06:00 Urban AgricultureSocial Links LinkedinShow links New York - A DocumentarySpring Bank Hope program NYU Stern Center For Sustainable BusinessCanna Bronx Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.