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Landexplorer
Connessi ma Soli: la fibra non salva i borghi, i social ci intrappolano.

Landexplorer

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 21:48


Prima ed ultima puntata del videopodcast di agosto, abbiamo bisogno di una pausa perché ci sono diversi progetti che bollono in pentola e serve concentrazione massima (ci rivediamo a settembre).Due notizie apparentemente lontane che raccontano la stessa storia, quella di una connessione che promette di risolvere tutto e che invece va guardata con occhio critico.Partiamo dai borghi: secondo un nuovo studio Deloitte la fibra ottica ha raggiunto il 92% dei borghi più belli d'Italia, ma le linee attive non superano il 20%. UNCEM parla di narrazione vecchia, legata all'effetto pandemico dello smart working, mentre lo spopolamento continua a peggiorare nonostante l'infrastruttura. La banda ultralarga serve, ma da sola non basta.Poi ci spostiamo su un fronte molto diverso: la Commissione Europea ha aperto un'indagine preliminare su Meta per il design "che crea dipendenza" di Facebook e Instagram, sospettato di violare il Digital Services Act. Autoplay, scroll infinito, notifiche push: lo stesso meccanismo delle Skinner Box, applicato su scala globale.Due storie, un filo conduttore: la tecnologia da sola non basta, se non capiamo come viene progettata e come viene usata.Fonti:Corriere Comunicazioni — "Ultrabroadband, coperto il 92% dei borghi più belli d'Italia": https://www.corrierecomunicazioni.it/telco/banda-ultralarga/ultrabroadband-coperto-il-92-dei-borghi-piu-belli-ditalia/Commissione Europea — comunicato stampa IP/26/1579: https://ec.europa.eu/commission/presscorner/detail/it/ip_26_1579#marketingterritoriale #socialnetwork #borghi #bandalarga #digitalservicesact #smartworking #areeinterne

Your Brand Amplified©
Reclaiming Your Power: Surviving Workplace Chaos and Doing Great Work with Melissa Swift

Your Brand Amplified©

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 45:46


Reclaiming Your Power: Surviving Workplace Chaos and Doing Great Work with Melissa Swift   Anika sat down with Melissa Swift, founder and CEO of Anthrome Insight, to tackle the reality of the modern workday: constant interruptions, hyper-emotional environments, and overwhelming chaos. Following the release of her new book, How to Do Great Work in a Fast Changing World, Melissa shares why systemic organizational changes are great, but individuals need actionable survival strategies now. Drawing on research from high-stakes professionals like firefighters and ER doctors, this conversation provides a practical framework for identifying your true strengths, dealing with chaotic colleagues, and recognizing when a job is fundamentally broken.   In This Episode   The COVID-era breaking point that inspired a shift from organizational strategy to individual empowerment Breaking down the "Effectiveness Architecture": Knowledge, Methods, People, and Technology The self-checkout paradox: why automating tech actually requires a massive increase in human "soft skills" The four trends making us less effective at work, with a deep dive into navigating chaos Natural chaos (the science of surprises) versus the frustration of people operating chaotically The Muppet Theory of Management: knowing when to deploy your "Order Muppets" vs. "Chaos Muppets" What corporate America can learn from firefighters about deep tech mastery and acute role clarity How organizations inadvertently gaslight employees by hiring them for jobs the company culture actively rejects Three concrete steps you can take this week to carve out space and reclaim your sanity   Timestamps   00:00 Introduction: Operating effectively in a fast-changing world 01:17 Why Melissa's audience demanded a book focused on individual survival strategies 02:52 The COVID breaking point and the metaphor of the empty Soviet streetcar 04:13 The Effectiveness Architecture: simplifying 30,000 skills into four core pillars 06:46 Why technology rollouts fail without the proper "people skills" training 09:38 Four trends destroying workplace effectiveness: intensification, emotion, transparency, and chaos 11:23 Natural chaos vs. human chaos (and the Muppet theory of team dynamics) 14:48 What white-collar workers can learn from the training habits of firefighters 19:51 The myth of the "skills gap" and the untapped power of self-directed learners 23:55 Identifying your superpower (Knowledge, Methods, People, or Tech) and overcoming stereotypes 29:45 Why role clarity is the first casualty of chaos and how to get it back 33:50 How to recognize if your job is fundamentally broken or set up to fail 39:08 Three actionable steps to reclaim your effectiveness and boundaries this week 43:35 Favorite quote: Oscar Wilde on the vital art of brevity   Key Insights & Takeaways   Insight 1: The Effectiveness Architecture Simplifies Work Instead of getting bogged down in corporate frameworks boasting 30,000 different micro-skills, individual effectiveness boils down to four clear pillars: Knowledge, Methods, People, and Technology. Identifying which pillar is your natural superpower (and which is your weakest link) allows you to partner with complementary colleagues and combat workplace stereotypes.   Insight 2: Automation Requires More "People Skills," Not Less When companies automate roles (like introducing self-checkout lanes), they often underestimate the human element. The remaining workers suddenly have to act as IT support, security, and customer de-escalation all at once. Rolling out advanced technology—including AI—without training people on the soft skills required to manage the human friction around it is a recipe for burnout.   Insight 3: Not All Chaos is Created Equal There is "natural chaos" (the inevitable surprises of a shifting economy or supply chain) and there is the unnatural chaos of colleagues operating erratically. You manage natural chaos through scenario planning, but you manage human chaos by building strict boundaries and strategically deploying the right personalities (your organized "Kermits" vs. your adaptable "Animals").   Insight 4: High-Stakes Professionals Prioritize Deep Mastery and Crisp Roles Unlike corporate workers who switch between dozens of apps a day without truly mastering any, professionals like firefighters are given the time and space to completely master a single new tool before their lives depend on it. Similarly, in an ER or on a fireground, role clarity is acute. In corporate settings, blurred roles masquerade as "collaboration," but they actually drain creativity and cause systemic failure.   Insight 5: Your Job Might Be Fundamentally Broken Sometimes your lack of effectiveness isn't your fault. If you are hired to be a "change agent" in a company that inherently rejects innovation, or if you are told to "lead through influence" without any actual resources or power, you are fighting gravity. Recognizing when a job is structurally broken is the first step in deciding whether to renegotiate your role or walk away.   Resources & Links Mentioned How to Do Great Work in a Fast Changing World by Melissa Swift Work Here Now by Melissa Swift   About Melissa Swift   Melissa Swift is the founder and CEO of Anthrome Insight, a leading organizational effectiveness consultancy. With an extensive background working with large global organizations like Mercer, Korn Ferry, Deloitte, and Capgemini, she is a recognized authority on the future of work and a regular columnist for the MIT Sloan Management Review. She is the author of Work Here Now and her latest release, How to Do Great Work in a Fast Changing World.   Connect with Melissa Swift   Website: Anthrome Insight LinkedIn: Melissa Swift Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society
Agentic Security Changes Everything | An On Location Conversation at Infosecurity Europe 2026 with John Sotiropoulos and Rock Lambros

ITSPmagazine | Technology. Cybersecurity. Society

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2026 6:54


Sean Martin catches John Sotiropoulos and Rock Lambros at the end of the OWASP GenAI Security Summit, held alongside Infosecurity Europe 2026 at ExCeL London. Both are deep in the standards work: John Sotiropoulos co-leads the OWASP Agentic Security Initiative and sits on the board of the OWASP GenAI Security Project, and Rock Lambros serves as Director of AI Standards and Governance at Zenity and co-leads the OWASP Top 10 for LLM 2026 update. The headline from the day is the launch of the Agentic Security Council, bringing Oxford University, Queen's University Belfast, CSIT, and other research institutions into the same room as practitioners and industry. John Sotiropoulos frames the reasoning bluntly: content on its own does not create change. Papers and Top 10 lists matter, but they only matter if the people building and defending systems can act on them. The number that reframes everything is twenty-two seconds. That is the average time from an initial access event to the next attacker action, down from eight hours. John Sotiropoulos puts the question directly to anyone still running a human-speed playbook: how do you respond to that? A panel on incident response with participants from AWS and Microsoft, a keynote from Microsoft's National Security Officer, and a walkthrough of the State of Agentic Security and Governance report all point at the same shift toward runtime security. Rock Lambros brings a different kind of grounding. For the first time in the four-year history of the OWASP Top 10 for LLM, the update draws on a corpus of reported incidents rather than opinion and community vote alone. It is one data point among several, but it is data, and that changes what the list can claim. A panel with the heads of AI security at Deloitte supplies the operational counterweight. As one of them puts it, security has to stop being the Ministry of No, because people will route around it and ship anyway. The report's adoption tiers and maturity levels exist for exactly that reason: security that lives only inside a PDF is not security. The invitation from both John Sotiropoulos and Rock Lambros is the same. Join the work. Research, red teamers, defenders, builders, and SecOps all looking at one view of what is actually happening is the only version of this that scales to machine speed. ⬥HOST⬥ Sean Martin, CISSP | Co-Founder, ITSPmagazine & Studio C60 | Host, Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast & Music Evolves Podcast | https://www.seanmartin.com/ ⬥GUESTS⬥ John Sotiropoulos, Deep Cyber | Co-Lead, OWASP Agentic Security Initiative; Board Director, OWASP GenAI Security Project | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jsotiropoulos/ Rock Lambros, Director of AI Standards and Governance, Zenity; Founder, RockCyber | Co-Lead, OWASP Top 10 for LLM 2026 | On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocklambros/ ⬥RESOURCES⬥ Infosecurity Europe 2026 is taking place June 2-4, 2026 | ExCeL London. Follow our coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/infosecurity-europe-2026-infosec-london-cybersecurity-event-coverage OWASP GenAI Security Project | https://genai.owasp.org Contribute to the OWASP GenAI Security Project | https://genai.owasp.org/contribute The Future of Cybersecurity Newsletter | https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7108625890296614912/ Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast | https://www.seanmartin.com/redefining-cybersecurity-podcast On Location | https://www.itspmagazine.com/on-location

Solar Maverick Podcast
SMP 293: Why Execution Will Decide the Next Clean Energy Winners

Solar Maverick Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 9:23


The League Episode #51 – Show Notes In this episode of The League, Clean energy demand continues to accelerate as utilities, data centers, manufacturers, and large commercial customers seek more power. Solar, storage, transmission, and nuclear all have major opportunities, but the next phase of industry growth will depend less on demand and more on execution. In this episode of The League, we discuss the growing importance of permitting, interconnection, community engagement, tax-credit certainty, domestic manufacturing, and access to capital. We also examine the rising cost of grid upgrades in ISO New England, the renewed interest in nuclear development, and the continued evolution of tax equity and transferable tax-credit markets. The companies that can navigate complexity, manage risk, and move projects from development to operation will be best positioned to win.   Host Bio: Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Rene Down down down down downu Energy, solar developer and consulting firm, and a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed over 100 MWs of solar projects across the U.S., helped launch the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered $45 million in Renewable Energy Credits (“REC”) transactions. Prior to founding Reneu Energy, Benoy was the Environmental Commodities Trader in Tesla's Project Finance Group, where he managed one of the largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated REC trades and co-developed a monetization and hedging strategy with senior leadership to enter the East Coast market.  As Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, Benoy crafted project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. His role at Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with 125 MWs of U.S. renewable assets, involved evaluating investment opportunities and maximizing returns. He also played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young, following an internship on the trading floor at D.E. Shaw & Co., a multi billion dollar hedge fund. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from NYU Stern, where he was an Alumni Scholar. Connect with Benoy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benoythanjan/ Learn more:  https://reneuenergy.com https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com   Host Bio: David Magid David Magid is a seasoned renewable energy executive with deep expertise in solar development, financing, and operations. He has worked across the clean energy value chain, leading teams that deliver distributed generation and community solar projects. David is widely recognized for his strategic insights on interconnection, market economics, and policy trends shaping the U.S. solar industry. Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmagid/ If you have any questions or comments, you can email us at info@reneuenergy.com.   Please provide 5 star reviews      If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share the Solar Maverick Podcast so more people can learn how to accelerate the clean energy transition.    Reneu Energy Reneu Energy provides expert consulting across solar and storage project development, financing, energy strategy, and environmental commodities. Our team helps clients originate, structure, and execute opportunities in community solar, C&I, utility-scale, and renewable energy credit markets. Email us at info@reneuenergy.com to learn more.  

The Future of Supply Chain
Episode 174: Logistics 2026: What Supply Chains Must Prepare for Now with PwC

The Future of Supply Chain

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 24:23


PwC's Christian Sachse joins us to talk all things logistics. Discover recent trends such as automation, AI, nearshoring, and sustainability.Download the episode transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠===== In this episode, Christian Sachse of PwC Germany shares what supply chain leaders must prepare for in logistics, from automation and AI to sustainability, nearshoring, labor shifts, and resilience. He explains how planning, visibility, and control towers support better execution.  ===== Guest 1: Christian Sachse, Director, PwC Christian Sachse is a Director at PwC Germany, where he leads the transportation practice within PwC's global Center of Excellence for Logistics Transformation. With a career spanning over a decade in SAP logistics consulting — progressing from ABAP developer to senior leadership roles at firms including IBM, Deloitte, and PwC — he brings deep expertise in SAP Transportation Management and end-to-end supply chain optimization to global organizations across automotive, manufacturing, retail, chemicals, and beyond. In today's discussion, he shares his perspective on the future of supply chain technology and innovation.Host 1: Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Richard Howells⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP's ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.Host 2: Oyku Ilgar, SAP  Oyku Ilgar is a marketer and thought leader specializing in SAP's digital supply chain and ERP solutions since 2017. As a marketer, blogger, and podcaster, she creates engaging content that highlights innovative SAP technologies and explores key topics including business trends, AI, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.   She holds dual bachelor's degrees in Finance & Accounting and English Translation, along with a master's degree in Business Administration and Foreign Trade, specializing in marketing. With her background in digital transformation, Oyku communicates technology trends and industry insights to help professionals navigate the evolving business landscape.  ===== Show Links:PwCSupply Chain Management:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Supply Chain Management⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Insights: Supply Chain⁠⁠⁠⁠       Follow Us on Social Media : Richard Howells: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠, Oyku Ilgar: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠      SAP Digital Supply Chain: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠    Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes! 

The 4 am Report
EP 275 "Do I Trust Myself?" Grace Gravestock on the Real Reason AI Adoption Stalls

The 4 am Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 34:02


Episode description Everyone's arguing about whether AI can be trusted. Almost nobody's asking the harder question underneath it. Grace Gravestock has spent more than twenty years leading change management on some of the highest-profile technology projects around - including the team that set the stage for the $67B Dell EMC integration. Her verdict on why AI pilots stall is unsentimental: it's the same reason ERP stalled, and CRM before that. People aren't using the technology the way it was intended. You can have the best tools in the world, and if people don't use them, it doesn't matter. But the conversation turns when Susan brings up the trust deficit - the LinkedIn feeds full of complaints about AI slop, the comment sections litigating whether a video is real. Grace flips the question entirely: the crisis isn't whether we trust the machine. It's whether we still trust our own judgment. Along the way: the Mac Mini that sat unused for months, why the longest-tenured experts are your real bottleneck, why young people are hitting the brakes hardest, and the one change that rescued a technology rollout that had already failed. About Grace Gravestock Grace Gravestock is a change management leader with more than twenty years on large-scale technology projects. She was part of the team that set the stage for the $67B Dell EMC integration, one of the largest tech mergers in history. Her work spans Deloitte, Dell, and Warner Brothers, plus years consulting inside the utility sector. She got her start in the UK on a government services rollout that touched every citizen in the country, at the front edge of the eGov boom. She's now turning that expertise toward AI adoption, and is writing Three Secrets to Making Change Fun and Easy. What we get into (01:31) From a UK-wide government rollout to AI adoption - Grace's twenty-year arc (03:13) Why AI pilots are failing, and why the answer is boringly familiar (04:56) Why training isn't the root - and what has to happen before it (06:02) The surprise: young people are putting the brakes on hardest and fastest (07:10) Secret one - we get to choose. Why agency is the whole ballgame (08:23) Why your longest-tenured experts are the real bottleneck (and why you need them anyway) (10:35) The Mac Mini that sat there for months (11:47) Susan on being a ChatGPT person who barely opened Claude (12:29) "Am I training my own replacement?" - the fear leadership keeps answering wrong (13:22) Choosing to become more human rather than less (14:30) Monday morning heart attacks, and the work people don't want to go back to (16:50) The people who keep their jobs will be the ones who know how to orchestrate (18:48) How leaders should communicate when they don't have all the answers - WIIFM radio (20:06) The single change that rescued a failed rollout: executive bonuses (21:28) Two utilities, same state, wildly different outcomes (23:36) "We are not planning on cutting jobs. We're planning to 10x our results." (25:06) The trust deficit, LinkedIn, and the inauthenticity problem (28:35) The question that reframes everything: do I trust myself? (30:09) What leaders can actually do this week   Quotes "You can have the best technology, and if people don't use it, it really doesn't matter." - Grace Gravestock "The biggest reason people hate change and fear change is because it potentially means instability." - Grace Gravestock "We get to choose how, not if, we're going to engage. AI is not going away." - Grace Gravestock "There's no such thing as living in your glass house and throwing stones. You've got to be in the trenches." - Grace Gravestock "Here's the biggest thing that we don't talk about, Susan. Do I trust myself? Do I trust myself to make my own decisions and use my own brain?" - Grace Gravestock "The people that have jobs are going to be the ones that know how to orchestrate." - Grace Gravestock Grace's three secrets Consciously choose. Change begins as an individual decision, not an org chart mandate. Align. Does this choice fit who you are and where you're going? Be open to new ways. New tools, new working patterns, new definitions of the job. Applied to AI: You do get to choose how, when, and where. Resources Grace's book waitlist and a short video on the three secrets: funandeasychange.com  Connect with Grace on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ggravestock  Susan's book, Swan Dive Backwards: wearenorthlightai.com/swan-dive-backwards  If this episode landed, read this next in Swan Dive Backwards: Chapter 8, Culture as the OS - the trust recession, psychological safety, and why adoption questions are almost never technical ones. And Chapter 3, The AI Literacy Divide, for the fear Grace names from the change management side. Enjoyed this? Leave us a five-star rating. This podcast is a free resource, and ratings are how new listeners find it.  

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach
1503. #TFCP - Decoding the Freight Cycle: Leveraging Real-Time Analytics!

Coffee w/#The Freight Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 32:13


How do digital freight broker tools actually prevent fraud while automating your day-to-day logistics operations? Today, Kary Jablonski from DAT joins us back to get straight to the facts about how recent capacity crunches and elevated fuel prices are forcing brokers to evolve or get left behind! Kary breaks down how DAT's new Carrier Management Suite and their recent tech acquisitions are helping brokers digitize tribal knowledge, drive down operational costs, and build a rock-solid, fraud-resistant carrier network. If you're serious about using data and automation in freight to make bulletproof buying decisions and scale your brokerage without adding unnecessary overhead, you can't skip this episode!   About Kary Jablonski Kary serves on the DAT Freight & Analytics Executive team as EVP and GM, Trucker Tools & Broker Growth. Kary is the former CEO of Trucker Tools, where she led the company to a successful exit. While taking on her new role at DAT, she continues to lead Trucker Tools, staying committed to the company's vision and growth. Prior to Trucker Tools, she advanced through operations, logistics, and strategic planning roles with Uber in the U.S. and internationally and worked as a consultant with Deloitte. She currently lives in Chicago and enjoys anything active, especially running, golf, and basketball.  

WebTalkRadio.net » Enlightenment of Change
The Role of Trust in Dynamic Leadership with Frans Campher (Episode 427)

WebTalkRadio.net » Enlightenment of Change

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 39:32


In today's episode, you'll discover: 1.     Why authenticity is an important part of leadership? 2.     What kind of masks do you, the leaders, wear, and what is it costing you? 3.     What Emotional Contagion is and how to Use the Emotional Contagion Effect in Positive Ways? To support these three takeaways, I chose a quote from Theodore Roosevelt: "The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it."  About Frans Campher: Today, my guest is Frans Campher, an executive coach, leadership strategist, and facilitator with over two decades of experience guiding high-performing leaders through the challenges of growth, authenticity, and meaningful impact. As CEO and US President of a global leadership development firm, he has worked with senior executives and teams at companies like BP, Ford Europe, GlaxoSmithKline, Deloitte, Citibank, and Johnson & Johnson. How to Get in Touch with Frans Campher: Email: frans@ildynamics.com Website: https://www.ildynamics.com/ Free Gift: https://teamtrust.ildynamics.com/ Stalk me online! Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/conniewhitman Communication Style Assessment (CSA)™:  https://changingthesalesgame.com/communication-style-assessment/

Profit First REI Podcast
Caylee Robles: How to Pay Yourself Consistently on Sporadic Real Estate Income

Profit First REI Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 33:06


Caylee Robles is a retired CPA turned Florida real estate agent who spent five years earning her accounting credentials at the University of Wisconsin before walking away from Deloitte to chase real estate. After six months without a paycheck, a $90,000 wholesaling run, and two years of raiding her own tax account, she built a Profit First system that now pays her a salary every 1st and 15th and could carry her through six months of zero income.David Richter and Caylee dig into why agents stay trapped in feast or famine, why she deliberately chose the lower risk agent path over investing, and the exact account structure that let her double three years of income in a single year. If you're a real estate agent or investor whose commissions land straight in your personal checking account, this episode is your wake-up call.Timeline Summary[0:33] – David sets up the episode: thinking like a business owner and building systems that keep more of your money[1:15] – Caylee shares her backstory: decided at age eight to become an accountant, earned her CPA at the University of Wisconsin[2:39] – Within a month at her first accounting job she knew she hated it, searching real estate jobs every night during busy season[3:43] – Where her "do hard things" wiring came from: two parents in sales who worked 25 years before the payoff[6:07] – The three year transition out of accounting: Deloitte auditing, a real estate internship, and an Austin transfer that closed the door[7:42] – Underwriting $1 million plus luxury leased homes across the Caribbean, Mexico, and South Florida[8:08] – Joining New Western at the end of 2022: "you eat what you kill," 75 to 80 hour weeks, and two months with no income[9:39] – Six months without making a dollar, then $90,000 in three months wholesaling with her partner[10:10] – Setting up her LLC and Profit First accounts on Relay before the money ever showed up[11:49] – The two year struggle: pulling from her tax account to pay personal credit cards during the lean stretch[13:38] – The 2025 turning point: repeat client business and splits big enough that she never touches her owner's distribution account[16:38] – Her S corp structure: salary every 1st and 15th, SEP IRA contributions, and distributions on top[17:19] – In 2025 she doubled what she made in the three prior years combined, and 2026 has already matched it[21:25] – Why agent risk beats investor risk: her downside is time, while investors she works with have $300,000 on the line[23:21] – Diversifying beyond real estate: 401k, SEP IRA, joint investments, and a 3% interest rate home that becomes a rental[29:59] – Her one move to make this week: set it up as a business with an LLC and dedicated business accounts5 Key TakeawaysTreat Yourself Like a Business Owner — Whether you're an agent or an investor, you're self-employed, and that means acting like it. An LLC, a business checking account, and dedicated tax and owner's pay accounts come before anything else.Set Up the System Before the Money Arrives — Caylee opened her Profit First accounts while she was broke, so when the $90K hit there was already a place for every dollar. The foundation matters more than the timing.Risk Your Time, Not Your Money — She left investing for the agent side on purpose. A canceled listing costs her hours, while an overleveraged flip can cost an investor six figures at inspection.Automation Removes the Willpower Problem — Money hits her Relay account and splits instantly: credit cards paid, SEP IRA funded, salary scheduled. She only touches the system when she overspends.A Buffer Buys You the Power of No — With six months of runway in the business, a slow summer doesn't create panic. Financial cushion is what turns "what do I need to do" into "what do I want to do next."Links & ResourcesSimple CFO — https://simplecfo.comFollow Caylee Robles on Instagram — https://instagram.com/thedailycayleeRelay business banking — https://relayfi.comProfit First by Mike MichalowiczEnjoyed This Episode?If Caylee's story of going from raiding her tax account to a self-paying salary every two weeks hit close to home, don't keep it to yourself. Share this episode with an agent or investor whose commissions are still landing in their personal checking account. Then follow the show and leave a rating and review so more real estate professionals can find Profit First.

Jobcast
Deloitte - Filip Euström

Jobcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 4:41


Filip hade ett jobberbjudande i ena handen och en helt ny verklighet i den andra. Men det var inte karriären som förändrade allt – det var att växa tillsammans med människor som trodde på honom. Här är hans historia om vägen från osäkerhet till att bli den person som tror på andra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

HealthcareNOW Radio - Insights and Discussion on Healthcare, Healthcare Information Technology and More
Talking the Walk: What Website Search Data Can Reveal with Chris Pace

HealthcareNOW Radio - Insights and Discussion on Healthcare, Healthcare Information Technology and More

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2026 26:25


What Website Search Data Can Reveal to Health Systems On this episode host Tom Testa sits down with Chris Pace, VP of Digital Experience Strategy, for SearchStax, recognized as a leader in G2 Enterprise Search and as a Fast-Growing Company by Deloitte and Inc. He discusses how website search data can reveal valuable insights about patient needs and friction points within healthcare organizations. He explains that search serves as a content discovery layer, representing patient intent beyond just finding specific pages, and can expose where patients are struggling or encountering barriers. Chris shares how healthcare systems should focus on making their digital experiences easy and accessible rather than trying to match large consumer brands. To stream our Station live 24/7 visit www.HealthcareNOWRadio.com or ask your Smart Device to “….Play Healthcare NOW Radio”. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen

Something You Should Know
The Science of Charisma & Why Midlife Is Better Than Everyone Thinks

Something You Should Know

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 49:32


If your porch light seems to attract every moth and flying insect in the neighborhood, you're not imagining it. Scientists have finally figured out why artificial lights are so irresistible to many insects—and knowing what they've discovered can help you keep more bugs away this summer. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-44785-3 Some people seem to light up a room the moment they walk in. Others naturally draw people in, inspire confidence, and make lasting impressions. We call it charisma, and many assume you're either born with it or you're not. Olivia Fox Cabane says that's simply not true. In this conversation, she explains what charisma really is, why it's often misunderstood, and the surprisingly practical skills anyone can learn to become more influential and engaging. Olivia has advised leaders at Google, Deloitte, UBS, MGM, and TikTok, and is author of The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism (https://amzn.to/44kpuyI). For decades, we've talked about "the midlife crisis" as though it's inevitable. But what if we've gotten midlife completely wrong? Research suggests that your middle years can be one of the most productive, satisfying, and influential periods of your life. So why does this stage have such a negative reputation? And what are people in midlife uniquely positioned to do that younger and older adults often can't? Margie Lachman, Professor of Psychology at Brandeis University and director of the Lifespan Lab, shares a fresh, evidence-based perspective on why midlife deserves a lot more celebration than sympathy. She is author of Primetime: A New Vision for Midlife (https://amzn.to/4bpLbRJ). Have you ever searched everywhere for your keys or your glasses, only to discover they were sitting in plain sight the whole time? It's a surprisingly common experience, and it reveals something fascinating about how your brain decides what you do—and don't—see. https://dictionary.apa.org/inattentional-blindness PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS WAYFAIR: Ready to upgrade your home for way less? Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Wayfair.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ right now to shop all things home and get your space ready for less.  QUINCE: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Quince.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: It's time to turn those "what ifs" into CHA CHING with Shopify Today! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ INDEED: Get a $75 Sponsored Job credit to help get your job the premium status it deserves at ⁠⁠⁠https://Indeed.com/PODCAST⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Lo Life
How to Become More Confident, Influential & Magnetic| The Science of Charisma with Olivia Fox Cabane

The Lo Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 84:48


As part of The Lo Life's Level Up Series, Lo explores the skills that can help you thrive personally and professionally—and few are more misunderstood than charisma. This week, Lo sits down with internationally renowned charisma expert and New York Times bestselling author Olivia Fox Cabane, whose groundbreaking research has helped reshape the way leaders, entrepreneurs, and everyday people think about influence, connection, and presence. Drawing on decades of work at institutions including Stanford and MIT, and coaching leaders at Google, Apple, Airbnb, TikTok, Deloitte, and UBS, Olivia has become one of the world's leading voices on the science of charisma. Her own journey—from describing herself as introverted, socially awkward and autistic to becoming a globally recognized expert on human connection—makes her perspective all the more compelling.In this conversation, Lo and Olivia unpack why charisma isn't an innate gift but a learnable skill rooted in psychology and behavioral science. They explore how charisma influences leadership, careers, relationships, interviews, and everyday interactions, while examining how the rules have evolved in an era where our digital presence can be just as important as the person we are face-to-face. They also discuss why introverts can be deeply charismatic, the historical misconceptions surrounding charisma, and how these skills can be used to build trust, inspire others, and shape the next generation. Whether you're looking to become a stronger communicator, a more confident leader, or simply a more authentic version of yourself, this episode offers practical insights into a skill that can transform every area of life.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Pomp Podcast
Bitcoin Debate: Pomp DESTROYS Peter Schiff

The Pomp Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 82:17


Peter Schiff is the host of The Peter Schiff Show podcast and a longtime economist and gold advocate. In this conversation, we break down real inflation versus the official CPI, the Fed's political motivations, and whether AI and tariffs are inflationary or deflationary. We also cover the Iran war's impact on oil, Social Security's looming collapse, and a five-year bet on bitcoin versus gold.===================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates investment strategies across Stocks, Commodities, ETFs and Crypto. Whether you're rotating into AI & Gold, allocating to the S&P 500, or accumulating Bitcoin, Arch Public executes your plan 24/7 without ever taking custody of your assets or funds. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com, and start your FREE automated trading strategy! ===================Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) and earn ~9% APY on real world assets, paid hourly. Unlock your crypto's potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp Figure Lending LLC dba Figure (NMLS 1717824). Loans subject to approval. Crypto collateral may be liquidated. Terms apply - see full disclosures at figure.com/disclosures/===================Looking for a better place to trade? BloFin gives traders access to deep liquidity, advanced futures products for crypto AND TradFi assets, fast execution, and a clean, intuitive interface—all in one platform. To celebrate their partnership with us, they're giving away $100,000 in Deposit & Trade Rewards. Deposit, trade, and earn rewards based on your activity during the campaign. Check them out at ( https://partner.blofin.com/d/Pomp ).===================This episode is brought to you by mogul ( https://www.mogul.club/pomp ). Deloitte estimates that $4 trillion of real estate will move onto the blockchain over the next decade. Through tokenized residential real estate, mogul gives investors access to professionally managed properties with targeted yields, monthly rent payouts, and potential tax benefits — all without the headaches of being a landlord. Learn more and claim a special offer at https://www.mogul.club/pomp . See important disclosures at disclaimer.mogul.club.===================0:00 - Intro0:50 - How high is inflation really right now?14:36 - AI, robotics, tariffs & deportations: deflationary or not?25:24 - Will the Iran war make inflation worse?33:40 - Could inflation hit double digits? (Trump vs. Biden blame)40:29 - Social Security's looming collapse50:14 - Does Peter Schiff own bitcoin?52:43 - Bitcoin vs. gold: the real performance numbers1:00:45 - The bitcoin vs. gold bet1:05:40 - The "Crazy Uncle Portfolio"1:10:02 - What's actually in Peter Schiff's portfolio?1:18:54 - Outro

The Digital Slice
Episode 241 - Why Most Branded Podcasts Fail To Earn Trust And Results

The Digital Slice

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 24:40


Has your podcast become a long-form ad instead of audience-first content, making it harder to earn attention, trust, and measurable business results? Join Brad Friedman and Roger Nairn as they explore how brands can build audience-first podcasts, measure ROI, choose the right audio/video strategy, repurpose episodes across the funnel, and grow loyal audiences so you can turn your podcast into strategic content that drives thought leadership, loyalty, and results. Roger Nairn is the Co-Founder and CEO of JAR Podcast Solutions, a global branded podcast agency that helps brands create high-performing shows built for real audience engagement. Roger and his team have built podcasts for organizations including Amazon, lululemon, RBC, Cirque du Soleil, Deloitte, and The Wharton School, along with many other brands looking to make podcasting a meaningful part of their content strategy. Visit thedigitalslicepodcast.com for complete show notes of every podcast episode. The Digital Slice Podcast is brought to you by Magai. Up your AI game at https://friedmansocialmedia.com/magai And, if it's your first time purchasing, use BRAD30 at checkout to get 30% off your first 3 months.

Content Amplified
How nonlinear careers build stronger marketing leaders

Content Amplified

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 24:54


Marketing careers rarely move in a straight line, and Sayo Martin thinks that's the whole point. In this episode of Content Amplified, Sayo, a former spoken word poet turned hyper growth marketing leader, walks through how she went from an MFA in poetry to running B2B marketing across tech, entertainment, and publishing, and why she now calls herself a cross industry marketer instead of a specialist. She shares the systems-thinking philosophy behind Performance Operations, the growth category she's building with her business partner at her firm, Operating Rhythm, using the story of a U.S. president who survived being shot only to die from an infection caused by doctors probing for the bullet with bare hands, to explain why marketers need a full diagnostic before they start treating symptoms. Sayo also breaks down how she interviews every new team she leads (she never asks what someone does, she asks what they'd rather be doing) and how naming someone's "blue energy" can turn an underperformer into a linchpin. If you've ever felt boxed into your lane or wondered whether your unconventional path into marketing counts, this conversation is permission to keep building it your way.About SayoSayo Martin is a marketing executive and artist who started her career as a spoken word poet in New York City before earning an MFA in poetry and moving to California, where she played in rock bands before shifting into tech PR. She built her career across B2B tech, energy, and consumer beauty, working as the hyper growth leader for cyber at Deloitte and describing herself as a cross industry marketer and self-identified polymath. Today she runs her own firm, Operating Rhythm, with her business partner, where she works hands-on with early-stage and private equity-backed organizations going through transformation or crisis. Sayo says helping people recognize and use their own strengths, what she calls their "blue energy," is what keeps her in marketing.Show NotesConnect with Sayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sayomartin/Sayo's firm, PerfOps Diagnostic (formerly Operating Rhythm): https://perfopsdiagnostic.comBook mentioned: Linchpin by Seth GodinText us what you think about this episode!

Business of Tech
Why Security Work is Now Free for MSPs: Automation and Commoditization

Business of Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 12:15


The dominant structural shift in the cybersecurity market is the relocation of value from security work to financial consequence management, driven by insurers moving directly into the managed services space. A cyber insurer's analysis of 100,000 policyholders revealed that those under constant security monitoring file 70% fewer claims. This data allows carriers to identify effective controls, leading them to offer bundled security services directly to clients and MSPs, as exemplified by Coalition's offerings for managed service providers. This shift is underscored by the commoditization of specialized security tasks. Capital One released Vulnhunter as open-source, an AI tool that finds exploitable software flaws, a function previously requiring dedicated specialists. Similarly, Deloitte is industrializing vulnerability remediation using AI, and Blackpoint Cyber deploys autonomous agents for rapid threat detection and containment. These developments signify that the "doing" of security is becoming automated and cost-effective, while the ultimate financial responsibility remains with those who bear the risk. Supporting this core shift, breaches are increasingly originating through third-party vendors, impacting numerous downstream organizations without direct attacker interaction. A software provider serving over 2,000 US hospitals experienced a breach that exposed data for thousands of its clients. This highlights how vendor security failures create cascading impacts, reinforcing the insurer's position as the party ultimately on the hook for losses and incentivizing them to directly manage or provide the preventative security. For MSPs and IT service providers, this dynamic presents a clear operational imperative. The "insurability floor"—the baseline security controls required by carriers—is rising and being set by insurers, not vendors or clients. MSPs must integrate these evolving carrier requirements into their standard operating procedures to ensure their clients remain insurable. Failure to do so risks making clients ineligible for coverage, creating liability for the MSP, and potentially leading to being bypassed by insurers who are bundling services directly. The value for MSPs now lies in operationalizing this rising floor consistently for all clients, rather than merely providing a static security stack. 00:00 They're Selling the Protection Now  03:24 Why "Secure" Stopped Being Yours  05:57 The Floor Keeps Rising 08:44 Why Do We Care?  Supported by:  Guardz ScalePad 

See One Beautiful Soul
Our Job Is to be Congruent, MaryCay Durrant Ep 79

See One Beautiful Soul

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 53:37


Our Job Is to be Congruent, MaryCay Durrant Ep 79 MaryCay Durrant is a speaker, facilitator, and change leadership and business performance consultant. For 30+ years, she has helped people reorient, from broken playbooks to systems and paradigms that rekindle the human spirit. From "doing, producing, and performing" to being, partnering and growing. MaryCay does this by illuminating a brilliant model, one that is alive in nature. Her work has touched thousands of senior leaders at more than 100 companies including Johnson & Johnson, Deloitte, Pepsi, Hyatt, KPMG. Her Vibrant W.O.R.K. model is simple, refreshing - and it's what we all need today. It reorients people to the truth that we are built for change and optimistic action. And that when we feel stuck or challenged, it's not failure but feedback. For decades she has been asked to find ways to translate her Vibrancy Model to "every human" as our world has become more and more disconnected and machine optimized. She has taken the task to heart and is on a mission to illuminate a vibrant path in life for 50,000 people through podcast interviews by the end of 2026. MaryCay's fresh perspective, practical tools and sense of wonder will help you find and sustain the "congruence" which is calm, purpose and joy we all want. #equinetherapy #theoaks #retreat #barbieheller #marycaydurrant #forgiveness #failure #freedom #podcast #seeonebeautifulsoul

RTÉ - Drivetime
Summer Economic Statement: What's in it for you?

RTÉ - Drivetime

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 21:27


Kate English, Chief Economist with Deloitte followed by a debate between Pearse Doherty, Sinn Féin finance spokesperson, and Seamus McGrath, Fianna Fail TD for Cork South-West

Solar Maverick Podcast
SMP 292: Where the Capital Is Flowing: Inside S&P Global's Clean Energy Investment Trends Report

Solar Maverick Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 40:26


Recorded at the ACORE Finance Forum, Benoy Thanjan speaks with James Gutman of S&P Global about the findings from S&P Global's latest report created for ACORE on the state of renewable energy finance and investment in the United States. James discusses the continued flow of capital into solar, battery storage, and other energy infrastructure, while examining the transmission, permitting, and market challenges that could constrain future growth. The conversation also explores James's work with Young Professionals in Energy New York City and the importance of mentorship, networking, and developing the next generation of energy leaders.   Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, a solar development and consulting firm, and the host of the Solar Maverick Podcast. He also serves as a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed more than 100 MW of solar projects across the United States, advised on more than 1 GW of energy projects worldwide, helped launch some of the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered approximately $50 million in renewable energy credit transactions. Before founding Reneu Energy, Benoy worked in Tesla's Project Finance Group as an environmental commodities trader, where he managed one of the company's largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated renewable energy credit transactions and worked with senior leadership to develop monetization and hedging strategies supporting the company's expansion into East Coast markets. Benoy also served as Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, a solar and energy storage construction company, where he developed project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. At Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with approximately 125 MW of U.S. renewable energy assets, he evaluated investment opportunities, supported portfolio strategy, and played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable energy portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young. He also completed an internship on the trading floor at D. E. Shaw & Co., a global investment and technology development firm. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from the NYU Stern School of Business, where he was an Alumni Scholar.   Guest Information James Gutman Senior principal analyst at S&P Global focused on providing energy finance analysis and advisory services to financial and capital market clients. Previously a deal advisory senior associate with five and a half years experience in public accounting. He has a distinctive background: started his career advising entrepreneurs on building up successful businesses, scaling up full cycles accounting processes with growth strategies and tax planning. Moved into full time audit and then deal advisory at a Big 4 firm in New York City to assist asset managers and private equity in mergers and acquisitions with a specialization in renewables and infrastructure.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Website: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com/   James Gutman Report: https://acore.org/resources/clean-energy-investment-trends-sp-global-energy-report-produced-for-acore/   Email: james.gutman@spglobal.com   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-gutman/   Young Professional in Energy NYC:  https://www.ypenyc.org/ Sponsor This episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast is brought to you by Reneu Energy. Reneu Energy works with companies and organizations on renewable energy strategy, project development, owner's representation, project finance, renewable energy credits, and market advisory services. To learn more, visit: https://www.reneuenergy.com Listen and Subscribe Subscribe to the Solar Maverick Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review. It helps more people discover conversations with the leaders shaping the future of solar, storage, and the energy transition.

Building The Billion Dollar Business
Career Paths Are the New Retention Strategy

Building The Billion Dollar Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 10:47


The next generation of financial advisors and leaders are not asking for a job, they're asking for a future. Ray Sclafani explores why career pathing has evolved from a nice-to-have benefit into the most critical retention lever advisory firms have. Drawing on Deloitte's 2025 research showing only 6% of Gen Z and Millennials prioritize reaching a leadership position, Ray unpacks what ambition actually looks like today: growth, meaning, money, well-being, and a thoughtful pace of development.For advisory firm owners and leaders, the implications are direct. A firm with no clear development path doesn't stand still, it falls behind. This episode provides a five-part framework for building career pathways that work. Ray then shares a practical starting point: a single career conversation in the next 60 to 90 days that changes how your people feel about their future with your firm.The firms that provide honest visibility of a future worth building will retain more top talent, develop better leaders, and build more durable businesses.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODEWhy the next generation defines ambition differently and what that means for retention strategyHow to define roles with clarity and purpose so every position has a visible pathwayThe single biggest mistake firms make when building career paths and how to avoid itWhy addressing AI's role impact directly is now a core part of career developmentHow to eliminate ambiguity around partnership so people stop guessing what it meansTHE FIVE-PART CAREER PATHING FRAMEWORKDefine the Roles. Establish clear purpose, expectations, and required skills for each position. Map progression pathways for advisors (from client service associate to enterprise leader), operations (specialist to enterprise operator), and leadership (people manager to executive leader).Define the Progression. Specify what it takes to move from one role to the next: technical skills, client relationship management, leadership capabilities, business development expectations, decision rights, and cultural behaviors. Specificity builds trust.Connect to Actual Development. Attach real development objectives to each progression step. Identify specific competencies that need improvement, not vague hopes. The manager's job is connecting today's work to tomorrow's opportunity.Address AI's Impact. Clarify which skills become more valuable (empathy, judgment, planning, decision making, communication, relationship leadership) and commit to training people to use AI responsibly. Don't let people wonder alone.Make Ownership Expectations Clear. Define passages to partnership, distinguish between producing and nonproducing partners, clarify income versus equity partnership, and spell out what business development, client retention, leadership, and enterprise thinking mean for ownership.REFLECTION QUESTIONS FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP TEAMCan every high potential employee at your firm see a future worth working toward?Where are career paths clearly defined, and where are they implied but not yet documented?Which roles will AI reshape first? And how are you preparing your team for that shift?Who needs a development conversation before they start taking calls from another firm?RESOURCES MENTIONEDDeloitte 2025 Gen Z and Millennial SurveySchwab 2025 Career Pathing ResearchCFP Board Career Pathway ResourcesClientWise Business Builders Academy™ClientWise Executive Coaching and Team DevelopmentBuilding the Billion Dollar Business is hosted by Ray Sclafani, founder and CEO of ClientWise, the financial services industry's leading executive coaching and team development firm for elite advisors and wealth management teams.Find Ray and the ClientWise Team on the ClientWise website or LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeBuilding The Billion Dollar Business

Interviews: Tech and Business
AI Agents in Banking: UBS Former Chief Information Officer

Interviews: Tech and Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 54:01


Are AI agents ready for banking and financial services? Former UBS Group CIO Oliver Bussmann explains the risks to trust and reputation in banking.This session examines the current adoption landscape of AI agents within the financial sector. With roughly 50% of financial institutions now integrating these tools into their workflows, understanding the operational implications is critical for industry leaders and tech professionals alike.Bussmann breaks down why financial AI requires a balanced approach. You will learn how firms are navigating the tension between rapid innovation and the need to maintain client trust as they deploy AI agents at scale.Whether you are managing banking technology or assessing the impact of financial AI, this overview provides context on the real-world challenges facing major institutions today. The discussion highlights the specific reputational hazards that arise when automating sensitive financial processes.YOU'LL DISCOVER✅ How copilot use is shifting toward autopilot across back office, IT, and marketing functions✅ What has to be in place before an agent gets write access to a core ledger: testing, traceability, audit logs, and rollback✅ Why Bussmann expects audit agents to move into the second and third lines of defense, with PwC and Deloitte already bringing their own✅ How the risk classification of a use case drives the level of cross-model validation, human verification, and cross-checks✅ Trust is the asset a bank cannot lose, and Bussmann is waiting for an industry incident driven by hallucination✅ Why junior software engineer job advertisements are down about 40%, and why you cannot stop hiring juniors you will need as seniors in three to five years✅ Coding is not the bottleneck; the organizational change required for process redesign is the real constraint✅ Bussmann is optimistic that agents will run across bank functions within a year, with gains of one, two, or three times in certain use cases against the copilot era's 10 to 30%⏱️ TIMESTAMPS0:00 Introduction0:22 The technology works, the controls lag6:22 Guardrails first, then measure the gains9:38 How regulation shapes what agents may do17:15 Machine learning and high-risk decisions20:14 Trust is what a bank cannot lose25:19 Agents are reshaping technology careers34:26 Risk classification sets the autonomy line39:29 Customer agents need verified digital identity45:12 Proving control to regulators and boards48:23 AI native banks still need people51:41 Agents in production within a yearSubscribe for weekly conversations with leading business and technology leaders.Get the CXOTalk newsletter: https://newsletter.cxotalk.comShow notes, transcript, and summary: https://www.cxotalk.com/episode/agentic-ai-in-financial-services-former-ubs-and-sap-group-cioEpisode 925 | Recorded July 17, 2026#CXOTalk #AgenticAI #AIinBanking #FinancialServices #AIGovernance #EnterpriseAI #AIAgents #RiskManagement

The Courage of a Leader
Courage in Action: Decision Making Under Pressure

The Courage of a Leader

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 26:55 Transcription Available


The higher we climb as leaders, the easier we expect decisions to become. Yet, the opposite is often true. Bigger responsibilities bring greater complexity, higher stakes, and more uncertainty. The strongest leaders aren't the ones who always know the right answer. They're the ones who have the courage to move forward without waiting for perfect certainty.In this episode, we unpack the questions that surface most often when leaders are faced with difficult decisions. We explore why fear can disguise itself as caution, how pressure quietly changes the way we think, when to trust data, intuition, and values, and why the quality of our decision-making process matters more than chasing perfect outcomes. Along the way, we're reminded that every decision becomes an opportunity to build confidence, strengthen trust, and grow into the kind of leader others are willing to follow, even when the path ahead isn't perfectly clear.Key Takeaways:Confidence Isn't the Starting Point – Why waiting to feel ready may be the very thing holding leaders back.The Process Behind Every Great Decision – Discover how a clear approach creates confidence when certainty isn't possible.The Cost of Waiting – See why the decisions we avoid often shape our teams more than the ones we make.When the Numbers Aren't Enough – How experienced leaders navigate the space between data, instinct, and values.What Every Tough Decision Leaves Behind – What happens after a decision often matters just as much as the decision itself.Resources MentionedThe Inspire Your Team to Greatness assessment (the Courage Assessment) - In less than 10 minutes, find out where you're empowering and inadvertently kills productivity, and get a custom report that will tell you step by step what you need to have your team get more done. Get it here: https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/You don't need to have all the answers to lead well. Get your copy of the Clarity Kit for just $17 to learn the five practices to bring more clarity, confidence and courage into your leadership - https://courageofaleader.com/the-clarity-kit/About the Host:Amy L. Riley is an internationally renowned speaker, author and consultant. She has over 2 decades of experience developing leaders at all levels. Her clients include Cisco Systems, Deloitte and Barclays.As a trusted leadership coach and consultant, Amy has worked with hundreds of leaders one-on-one, and thousands more as part of a group, to fully step into their leadership, create amazing teams and achieve extraordinary results.Amy's most popular keynote speeches are:The Courage of a Leader: The Power of a Leadership LegacyThe Courage of a Leader: Create a Competitive Advantage with Sustainable, Results-Producing Cross-System CollaborationThe Courage of a Leader: Accelerate Trust with Your Team, Customers and CommunityThe Courage of a Leader: How to Build a Happy and Successful Hybrid TeamHer new book is a #1 international best-seller and is entitled, The Courage of a Leader: How to Inspire, Engage and Get Extraordinary Results.http://www.courageofaleader.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/amyshooprileyThanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the, podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.Leave us an Apple Podcasts reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.Mentioned in this episode:The Inspire Your Team to Greatness Assessment (The Courage Assessment)https://courageofaleader.com/inspireyourteam/

How to Be Awesome at Your Job
1167: Mastering the Three Elements of Charisma with Olivia Fox Cabane

How to Be Awesome at Your Job

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 49:55


Olivia Fox Cabane reveals the behaviors and practices that help develop your personal charisma.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The number one myth surrounding charisma 2) How to amplify your presence in just a few seconds3) The master key to looking and feeling more powerfulSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1167 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT IAN — Olivia Fox Cabane is a leading authority on the science of charisma and the bestselling author of The Charisma Myth and The Net And The Butterfly, translated into 36 languages. Formerly Director of Innovative Leadership for Stanford StartX, she has lectured on charisma, leadership, and innovation at Harvard, Yale, MIT, the Marine War College, and the United Nations. As cofounder of the KindEarth.Tech Foundation, she supports foodtech companies advancing environmental sustainability. Her clients include the leadership of Apple, Google, TikTok, Deloitte, UBS, and JP Morgan as well as founders of Airbnb, Brex, Paradigm, and Presight. She has been featured in The New York Times, The Economist, and The Wall Street Journal. • Book: The Charisma Myth: How Anyone Can Master the Art and Science of Personal Magnetism• Meditation: The Charisma Myth Exercises: Metta• Website: AskOlivia.com— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: “Case Report: Women, Be Aware that Your Vocal Charisma can Dwindle in Remote Meetings” by Ingo Siegert and Oliver Niebuhr• Study: “Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes” by Jane M. Howell and Peter J. Frost• Study: “Predictors of leadership: The usual suspects and the suspect traits” by John Antonakis• Researcher: Dr. Oliver Niebuhr• Microphone: Maono HD300T• YouTube: Podcastage• Book: Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion by Robert Cialdini• Book: Radical Acceptance: Embracing Your Life With the Heart of a Buddha by Tara Brach— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Shopify. Sign up for your free trial at Shopify.com/awesomepod• Monarch. Get 50% off your first year with code AWESOME at Monarch.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Employee Advocacy & Influence Podcast
Why is Executive Visibility Vital for B2B Trust? | Lori Grey

The Employee Advocacy & Influence Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 35:15


How do you get time-poor senior leaders and partners to actively advocate for your brand online? In this episode, we dive into the exact strategies needed to shift corporate social media from an afterthought into a powerhouse business development channel.Hosts Lewis Gray and Elliot Elsley welcome corporate communications expert Lori Grey, founder of Greydient Communications. Having managed internal and executive communications for big four institutions like KPMG and Deloitte, Lori brings nearly 25 years of corporate expertise to the table, including firsthand experience scaling an in-house advocacy initiative to thousands of global participants.This conversation uncovers how to build an employee advocacy framework centered entirely around commercial outcomes rather than vanity metrics. Summarizing the primary lessons from scaling global programs, Lori explains why you must move beyond spreadsheets to specialized software, how to map executive LinkedIn profiles to your target ideal client profile (ICP), and the best methods for partnering with cross-departmental teams to prove hard-dollar ROI to your CFO. By framing social sharing as an essential form of business development, this episode helps marketing leaders solve the ongoing challenge of executive adoption, turning internal expertise into an un-invasive, continuous touchpoint for prospective buyers.Stop fighting the uphill battle of manual tracking and leadership skepticism. Hit play to learn how to transition your brand from corporate broadcasting to trust-driven human influence. Don't forget to follow and rate the show on Spotify or your favorite podcast app!Resources:Want to know how your employee advocacy strategy really stacks up? Grab your FREE Employee Advocacy Health Check and see how you compare against your competitors.Book a call to discover how employee advocacy can benefit your team.Ready to elevate your employee advocacy? Get a free copy of Bradley Keenan's essential book, ‘Employee Advocacy: 101 Cheat Codes' for deeper insights and actionable strategies.Download The World's Biggest Employee Advocacy Study.Subscribe to the Employee Advocacy & Influence Podcast on Spotify or your favorite platform to never miss an episode.

The Provocateurs
Spencer Glendon: What's Not in the Model

The Provocateurs

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 50:31


What happens when the biggest risk to business isn't in the model? Most financial models have a silent assumption buried at their core: that the climate will stay stable. Spencer Glendon spent nearly two decades in investment research identifying what others missed. His search for hidden assumptions led him to discover that climate stability underpins virtually every business model, yet most leaders still treat climate as a specialist issue rather than a core strategic concern.In conversation with Des Dearlove and Steve Goldbach, Spencer explores:why climate belongs in the boardroom, not in a boxwhy markets have been so slow to price climate riskhow to turn abstract climate science into practical decisionsAs the founder of Probable Futures, Spencer translates complex climate models into accessible tools, helping leaders understand probable future, rather than distant challenges or apocalyptic scenarios.This podcast is part of an ongoing series of interviews with executives. The executives' participation in this podcast are solely for educational purposes based on their knowledge of the subject and the views expressed by them are solely their own. This podcast should not be deemed or construed to be for the purpose of soliciting business for any of the companies mentioned, nor does Deloitte advocate or endorse the services or products provided by these companies.

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Sheppard Mullin's Health-e Law
Emerging Cybersecurity Threats in Healthcare with Erik Pupo

Sheppard Mullin's Health-e Law

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 13:06


Welcome to Health-e Law, Sheppard's podcast exploring the fascinating health tech topics and trends of the day. In this episode, partner and host Sara Shanti sits down with Erik Pupo, Director of Commercial Health IT at Guidehouse, to discuss how healthcare's push toward greater connectivity and data sharing creates new cybersecurity risks, and what health systems need to do to stay ahead of emerging threats.   What we discuss in this episode: The current cybersecurity landscape for hospitals and health systems What TEFCA is and why it matters for healthcare data sharing The core cybersecurity practices providers of all sizes should have in place Cautionary tales from the field that emphasize the importance of maintaining a strong cybersecurity program   About Erik Pupo Erik Pupo has spent more than 25 years advising healthcare organizations on technology, cybersecurity and business transformation. As Director of Commercial Health IT Advisory at Guidehouse, he helps healthcare organizations modernize their IT infrastructure as a principal strategist in cloud, security, data and AI. Prior to joining Guidehouse, Erik served as Global Principal Practice Manager for Healthcare Cybersecurity at Amazon Web Services, helping health systems navigate the security challenges of moving critical infrastructure to the cloud. Before that, he served as Chief Information Officer at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, leading IT strategy and operations for one of the nation's most complex academic medical environments.  Earlier in his career, Erik spent nearly a decade in global consulting, first as Senior Manager at Deloitte, where he led health IT initiatives for the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Veterans Affairs. He later served as Managing Director at Accenture, where he led strategic and technological transformation initiatives for providers, payers, and life sciences companies across North America.   About Sara Shanti A partner in the Corporate practice group in Sheppard's Chicago office, and co-lead of the firm's Digital Health team, Sara Shanti's practice sits at the forefront of healthcare technology by providing practical counsel on novel innovation and complex data privacy matters. Using her medical research background and HHS experience, Sara advises providers, payors, start-ups, technology companies, and their investors and stakeholders on digital healthcare and regulatory compliance matters, including artificial intelligence (AI), augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), gamification, implantable and wearable devices, and telehealth. At the cutting edge of advising on "data as an asset" programming, Sara's practice also supports investment in innovation and access to care initiatives, including mergers and acquisitions involving crucial, high-stakes and sensitive data, medical and wellness devices, and web-based applications and care. Contact Information Erik Pupo Sara Shanti   Thank you for listening! Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE to the show to receive new episodes delivered straight to your podcast player every month. If you enjoyed this episode, please help us get the word out about this podcast. Rate and Review this show on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or Spotify. It helps other listeners find this show. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as legal advice specific to your circumstances. If you need help with any legal matter, be sure to consult with an attorney regarding your specific needs.

Solar Maverick Podcast
SMP 291: How Bees, Biodiversity Data, and Agrivoltaics Are Transforming Solar Farms

Solar Maverick Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 39:09


Episode Summary In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy Thanjan speaks with Matt Coleman, CEO of Davis Hill Development and Principal of Skyview Ventures. The conversation centers on Davis Hill's partnership with HiveTracks, an innovative program that uses beekeeping and honey analysis as a biodiversity monitoring tool on solar sites. Matt explains how HiveTracks analyzes honey, pollen, and environmental DNA to track pollutants, invasive species, and ecosystem health, and how that data informs vegetative maintenance, mowing schedules, and seeding decisions on Davis Hill's projects. Benoy and Matt also discuss agrivoltaics and multi-use land strategies, including grazing, hay production, and a new cranberry bog project in Massachusetts, the importance of long-term partnerships with farmers and landowners, how community-focused land stewardship can strengthen permitting outcomes, and the evolving role of solar-plus-storage and standalone battery projects. The episode closes with Matt's advice for early-stage clean energy entrepreneurs on differentiation and market timing. Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, a solar development and consulting firm, and the host of the Solar Maverick Podcast. He also serves as a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed more than 100 MW of solar projects across the United States, advised on more than 1 GW of energy projects worldwide, helped launch some of the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered approximately $50 million in renewable energy credit transactions. Before founding Reneu Energy, Benoy worked in Tesla's Project Finance Group as an environmental commodities trader, where he managed one of the company's largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated renewable energy credit transactions and worked with senior leadership to develop monetization and hedging strategies supporting the company's expansion into East Coast markets. Benoy also served as Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, a solar and energy storage construction company, where he developed project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. At Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with approximately 125 MW of U.S. renewable energy assets, he evaluated investment opportunities, supported portfolio strategy, and played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable energy portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young. He also completed an internship on the trading floor at D. E. Shaw & Co., a global investment and technology development firm. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from the NYU Stern School of Business, where he was an Alumni Scholar.   Guest Information   Matt Coleman Matt Coleman joined Skyview in February 2016 and brings over fifteen years of expertise in renewable energy via project development and finance, corporate investment, and technology development. Mr. Coleman was most recently EVP of Business Development at Clean Focus, where he led the company's commercial and utility solar power project development and acquisition. Prior to Clean Focus, Mr. Coleman co-founded and managed one of the first renewable energy sector hedge funds in the United States. He also helped launch two different concentrating solar firms, Soliant Energy and Hyperlight Energy, and developed and financed a variety of distributed generation technologies for RealEnergy. Mr. Coleman earned an MBA from the Anderson School at UCLA and a BA in Environmental Science from Johns Hopkins University.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Website: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com/    Matt Coleman       Skyview Ventures https://skyviewventures.com/    Davis Hill Development  https://www.davishilldevelopment.com/    Hivetracks  https://www.hivetracks.com/    Matt Coleman on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattecolem/ Sponsor This episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast is brought to you by Reneu Energy. Reneu Energy works with companies and organizations on renewable energy strategy, project development, owner's representation, project finance, renewable energy credits, and market advisory services. To learn more, visit: https://www.reneuenergy.com Listen and Subscribe Subscribe to the Solar Maverick Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review. It helps more people discover conversations with the leaders shaping the future of solar, storage, and the energy transition.

The STL Bucket List Show
Dr. Tayler Onion – The Rise of Women's Sports

The STL Bucket List Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 45:32 Transcription Available


On this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, we sit down with Dr. Tayler Onion—host of the Hang Time podcast, professor at UMSL, former Division I volleyball player, and advocate for women in sports—to discuss one of the fastest-growing movements in athletics today.Tayler shares her journey from growing up on a small farm in rural Illinois to competing at the University of Illinois, earning her doctorate studying women in sports leadership, and launching Hang Time, a podcast dedicated to telling the stories of women who are changing the sports industry. She reflects on the unexpected story behind becoming the Outback Bowl's famous "Bloomin' Onion" mascot, how that experience inspired her first podcast, and why she ultimately rebranded to focus exclusively on women's sports.The conversation explores the incredible rise of women's athletics, the lasting impact of Title IX, why representation in coaching and leadership matters, and how media coverage, fandom, and athlete-driven storytelling are creating opportunities that didn't exist just a few years ago. Tayler also shares her vision for building a stronger community for women working in sports throughout St. Louis, the lessons she's learned as both an athlete and educator, and why she believes the city is ready for even more investment in women's professional sports.From unforgettable championship moments to the future of sports media, this episode is an inspiring conversation about leadership, community, and the people helping shape the next generation of sports.They discuss: - Growing up on a farm in Industry, Illinois, and playing volleyball at the University of Illinois - Winning the "Be the Bloom" contest and becoming the Bloom and Onion mascot at the 2019 Outback Bowl - Launching the Bloom Pod during the pandemic and its focus on everyday people with big ideas - Finishing a doctorate on women's self-perception of power in sports leadership during Title IX's 50th anniversary - The decision to rebrand and relaunch as Hangtime, focused solely on women in sports - Interviewing ESPNW founder Laura Gentile and what it took to build a media category from scratch - The Deloitte projection of $3 billion in women's sports revenue for 2026 - Why traditional brands still don't know how to market to women's sports fans - Growing up without girls' sports and finding a North Star in local player Sam Quiggle - The 1999 U.S. Women's World Cup and Brandi Chastain as formative childhood moments - Reaching the national championship match with Illinois volleyball in 2011 - Teaching in UMSL's Sports Management program and getting students into the Super Bowl, Final Four, and NFL Draft - Hangtime's first in-person event at Urban Chestnut and the upcoming membership launch on August 1st - Bringing more pro women's sports — WNBA, NWSL, PWHL — to St. LouisSupport the show

cityCURRENT Radio Show
Tom Barrett highlights Navigate the Journey part 2

cityCURRENT Radio Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 16:02


Tom shares his background and path from a corporate career with companies like, Deloitte and E&Y, to transitioning from seminary to ministry to business coaching, explaining how he and his wife Traci, who was a member of the original launch team of HGTV, moved from Chicago to Nashville in 2017. He details their six-system framework called the Scaling Results Operating System, which addresses people, strategy, operations, execution, leadership, and finances, and describes working with clients who are typically founders looking to transition leadership teams and scale their businesses. He describes how the framework helps businesses scale results and impact, particularly addressing challenges like market forces and AI automation that require companies to pivot and update their processes. Tom provides examples of his coaching approach, including a success story about helping a marketing agency refocus on fundraising for nonprofits after struggling during COVID, and discusses his life planning process called Strategic Life Map that helps clients gain clarity through examining past turning points. Tom shares recommendations for driving success, emphasizing the importance of a growth mindset and achieving elite performance through intentional choices and addressing "head trash" that prevents organizations from reaching their full potential. He discusses their "Strategic Life Map" process, which involves analyzing past turning points to plan for the future, and explained their philanthropic work with nonprofits through strategic planning and leadership development. Tom recommends visiting navigatethejourney.com for more information about their services and next steps. Visit https://www.navigatethejourney.com to learn more and connect with Navigate the Journey.

Leading with Curiosity
Ep.70 The Violinist Trap: Why Leaders Must Evolve From Violinist to Orchestra Conductor. Frans Campher, London England.

Leading with Curiosity

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 32:48


Unlocking Leadership in a Disruptive World with Frans Campher -Executive Coach and Program Director at Imperial College Business School London.Book on Amazon: Dynamic Leadership in a Disruptive WorldWeb: https://www.ildynamics.com/ In this episode, Frans Campher, an executive coach and leadership strategist, shares his insights on how leaders can navigate the complexities of today's disruptive environment. From shifting identities to cultivating authenticity and strategic agility, Frans offers practical frameworks for leaders at every level.Key topics:The evolving definition of leadership and the shift from expert to catalytic rolesThe importance of identity and ego in leadership developmentHow to foster authenticity and trust within leadership teamsThe orchestra analogy for understanding leadership transitionsThe significance of voice, listening, and shared thinking in decision-makingPractical approaches for coaching senior leaders and facilitating growthLeveraging AI while maintaining human connection and empathyDesigning impactful leadership programs rooted in relevance and personalizationThe role of inside-out development—who I am—and its impact on organizational cultureDynamic Leadership in a Disruptive World by Frans CampherImperial College Business SchoolRichard Pascal on Behavior and ThinkingLinkedInTimestamps:00:00 - Why leadership development matters in a disruptive world01:17 - Leaders must be present and curious for effective leadership01:47 - Lightning round: common misconceptions about leadership02:02 - Leaders often try to have all the answers, limiting growth02:20 - Authenticity hinges on trusting oneself02:32 - The biggest surprise: leaders don't need to have all the answers02:54 - The orchestra analogy: transitioning from expert to conductor03:46 - Identity shifts required to grow from managing to leading04:43 - Creating shiny eyes: impact as leadership metaphor05:12 - The amnesia of new leaders and rediscovering genuine leadership05:46 - The importance of letting go of controlling behaviors06:11 - Scaling leadership from small teams to enterprise-wide impact07:52 - The three leadership buckets: Expert, Achiever, Catalytic08:45 - Impact of the catalytic leader: orchestrating system-wide impact10:00 - The danger of micromanagement and the importance of trust10:51 - Hiring smart people and setting them free11:42 - The inside-out personal development for authentic leadership12:10 - The importance of human presence over superficial skills13:15 - Practical coaching with senior leaders: feedback, awareness, growth pathways14:23 - How leaders influence culture through vulnerability and openness15:15 - The process of gathering stakeholder feedback for leadership growth16:55 - Leaders operating below their potential and AI's role in organizational squeeze18:17 - Ownership of outcomes and empowering teams19:03 - Using narrative 360 for leadership self-awareness20:12 - The essence of purpose: understanding the “why” in leadership and organizations21:56 - Fundamental human needs: being seen, ideas matter, growth22:43 - Supporting development through personalized conversations and recognition23:58 - Leaders owning their own development, beyond HR and L&D25:36 - The importance of sharing thinking in decision-making processes26:23 - The metaphor of baking a cake: timing and readiness in decision-making30:12 - Leading academic programs: designing relevant, practical leadership education31:48 - Grounding oneself and holding steady against expert ego32:11 - The evolving role of AI and the irreplaceable value of human connection34:03 - Behaving your way into new thinking, not just thinking into new behaviourFrans Campher is an executive coach and has worked with senior executives and teams at companies like BP, Ford Europe, GlaxoSmithKline, Deloitte, Citibank, and Johnson & Johnson.

AGORACOM Small Cap CEO Interviews
Fobi AI's 616 Day Fight: The Rocky Balboa Moment For Fobi 3.0

AGORACOM Small Cap CEO Interviews

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 41:10


When a company endures 616 days under a cease trade order and emerges with the restriction lifted, a substantially lower operating burn and an entirely new Artificial Intelligence direction, investors pay attention. On July 10, 2026, the British Columbia Securities Commission issued a full revocation of the failure to file cease trade order against Fobi AI Inc. (TSXV: FOBI, Pink: FOBIF), ending a regulatory constraint that began November 1, 2024. Fobi has filed its outstanding disclosures and continues to work with the TSX Venture Exchange toward reinstatement of trading. CEO Rob Anson says the company used those 616 days not to pause, but to reduce costs, rebuild its technology and prepare Fobi 3.0 for its next chapter.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOWFull Revocation: The British Columbia Securities Commission granted a full revocation on July 10, 2026 after 616 days under a cease trade order. TSX Venture trading reinstatement remains in progress.Fobi 3.0: Fobi describes its next phase as an AI native, consulting driven model that combines strategy, technical architecture, execution and deployed enterprise systems.82% Burn Reduction: Fobi reported in December 2025 that operational burn had declined by more than 82% year over year, with annual operating burn projected at approximately C$1.25 million in 2026.Integrated AI Workflows: Anson says Fobi is focused on connecting data, applications and business processes so systems can communicate and complete tasks with less human intervention.STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONSFor 616 days, Fobi's shares remained under a cease trade order.But the company itself did not stop moving.Anson described the period as one of the most difficult experiences of his life. He said there were many opportunities to walk away, but his responsibility to shareholders kept him focused on completing the regulatory process and preserving the company.According to Anson, Fobi used the cease trade period to reduce its operating footprint, rebuild its technology and prepare a new direction centred on enterprise Artificial Intelligence and integrated workflows.During the interview, the approach was described as the “Deloitte of the AI era.”The idea is that Fobi does not want to stop at helping organizations develop an Artificial Intelligence strategy. It wants to combine strategic consulting with the technical architecture and implementation required to put that strategy into operation.That model is central to Fobi 3.0.Anson believes the next stage of Artificial Intelligence will move beyond standalone chatbots and individual productivity tools. The larger opportunity, in his view, lies in connecting an organization's systems so information can move between them and workflows can operate more autonomously.CEO ROB ANSON:“The stars have all aligned while we've been parked.”INVESTOR TAKEAWAYFobi AI emerges from the cease trade period as a fundamentally different company than the one that entered it.The full revocation removes the regulatory restriction that remained over Fobi for 616 days. Trading has not yet resumed, and the company must still complete the TSX Venture Exchange reinstatement process.What investors can now begin evaluating is the company Fobi says it built while it was unable to trade.That company is centred on a consulting driven Fobi 3.0 model, a substantially reduced operating burn and a new generation of Agentic AI products designed to connect and automate enterprise workflows.Management's next task is to demonstrate those products, explain how they are expected to generate revenue and show whether Fobi 3.0 can translate its technology and renewed operating discipline into commercial execution.The 616 day cease trade order is over.The next phase is demonstrating Fobi 3.0 in the market.

VERABREDUNG MIT DEM ERFOLG
DEINE FÜHRUNGSKRÄFTE RUINIEREN DEIN UNTERNEHMEN

VERABREDUNG MIT DEM ERFOLG

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 32:27 Transcription Available


Die überwiegende Zahl der Führungskräfte in deutschen KMU wird nicht ausreichend strukturiert auf ihre Führungsrolle vorbereitet. Dies führt zu oft erheblicher Unzufriedenheit bei den Mitarbeitern. Innere Kündigung und Dienst nach Vorschrift sind immer bedingt durch schlechte Führung. Ein erheblicher Teil der Führungskräfte fühlt sich völlig unzureichend vorbereitet und auch nicht ausreichend unterstützt in ihrer Führungsrolle. Dazu kommt, dass sie in aller Regel viel zu wenig Zeit für ihre Führungsaufgaben haben, weil sie nach wie vor ihre Fachkraft-Aufgaben erledigen müssen. Meist bleibt nur wenig mehr als 10% der Arbeitszeit übrig für die tatsächliche Führung. Dies kostet die deutschen Unternehmen über 200 Milliarden Euro pro Jahr durch hohe Fluktuation und mangelhafte Produktivität. Der volkswirtschaftliche Schaden ist erheblich – und zum größten Teil vermeidbar. Die Verantwortung für diese Situation trägt immer der Unternehmer: Er ist dafür verantwortlich, dass seine Führungskräfte gut ausgebildet und trainiert sind um ihrer Verantwortung als Führungskraft gerecht zu werden. Warum das so ist und was du als Unternehmer unbedingt tun musst, damit deine Führungskräfte nicht deine besten Mitarbeiter vergraulen, erfährst du in der heutigen Episode. Quellen, die in diesem Podcast erwähnt werden: Gallup Engagement Index Deutschland 2025: https://www.gallup.com/de/472028/bericht-zum-engagement-index-deutschland.aspx Deloitte Global Human Capital Trends: https://www.deloitte.com/content/dam/assets-zone2/de/no-index/2025/consulting/Deloitte_2025-Global-Human-Capital-Trends.pdf ________________________________________________

Big Questions with Cal Fussman
AI Takes Jobs. Byron Builds Them.

Big Questions with Cal Fussman

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 44:06


We've all heard how AI has been eliminating entry level jobs. Byron V. Garrett has a different story to tell. He's a Time Magazine Visionary Honoree and CEO of Genesys Works, and he runs a draft day. Not for football. Not for basketball. For high school students from the most underserved zip codes in the country, drafted by JP Morgan, Target, Deloitte, and 240 other companies across 9 cities. Seventy five percent of these students start earning more than one of their parents, sometimes both, for internships while they're still in high school. Ninety percent go on to college. Since 2002, more than 14,000 kids have come through this pipeline. This isn't the AI story you've been told. There's no doomsday. No dystopia. Just proof that the right training turns kids who might be overlooked into in-demand hires.

GIVE A HECK
She Froze in Her Interview: Janylène Turcotte on the Subconscious Mind

GIVE A HECK

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 83:02


Your subconscious mind is running your decisions, and most people have no idea. Janylène Turcotte spent 25 years as a senior HR executive, the last eight as National Talent Director at Deloitte. She coached hundreds of people through high-stakes interviews. Then her corporate career ended on someone else's terms, and three days later she sat down for a VP interview at a bank and could not answer a single question.That frozen moment cracked open the gap between knowing and doing, and launched her into a second career as a clinical hypnotherapist trained in Rapid Transformational Therapy under Marisa Peer. JT has now completed over 1,500 sessions with entrepreneurs and senior leaders. Her method, Peel Back, Rewire, Rise, is built on the conviction that you cannot rewire what you have not first peeled back. The Peel Back step, accessing the unconscious stories driving your behaviour, is the step most coaches skip.What you will learn:Why knowing is not the same as doing and what actually lives in the gapWhat a frozen interview reveals about the unconscious beliefs running your lifeHow nine years of sobriety taught JT more about the mind than any certificationWhy the Peel Back step is the one most coaches skip and why that mattersWhy she lost more friends when she stopped fawning than when she stopped drinkingThe two fears that block most transformations: fear of being alone and fear of judgementConnect with Janylène Turcotte (JT):Website: https://www.hypnocoach.caPodcast: https://www.hypnocoach.ca/podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzF3eyJFsJgDIIlE5Ow-D1gLinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/janyleneInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hypnocoach_janylene_aka_jt/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janylene.turcotte.2025/Book a free 30-minute strategy call: https://www.hypnocoach.ca/workwithmeConnect with Dwight Heck:Website: https://www.giveaheck.comPodcast Page: https://www.giveaheck.com/podcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@giveaheckFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dwight.heckInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/give.a.heckLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwight-heck-65a90150/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@giveaheckTwitter / X: https://twitter.com/give_a_heckWork With Me / Be a Guest: https://www.giveaheck.com/work-with-me

Work For Humans
Designing Better Work With Product Thinking | Vanessa Monsequeira

Work For Humans

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 72:39


Vanessa Monsequeira spent years leading change initiatives and helping organizations roll out new systems. Again and again, she saw that the hardest part wasn't convincing people to change, it was that the work itself had never been intentionally designed. That realization led her to apply product thinking to the workplace, treating work as something to be researched, tested, and continuously improved. In this episode, Dart and Vanessa discuss what it means to design work intentionally, how product thinking is reshaping HR, and why the future of work depends less on new technology than on better design.Vanessa Monsequeira is a people and product leader who applies product thinking to the design of work. She has led People teams at Miro and Gorilla and now advises founders and executives on building more intentional, human-centered organizations.In this episode, Dart and Vanessa discuss: - Why work should be designed- HR as a product team- The MVP approach to work- Experimenting before scaling- Rethinking performance management- Designing fairness into systems- Better managers by design- AI as a learning partner- Leading with an abundance mindset- And other topics… Vanessa Monsequeira is a people and product leader who helps organizations design better work through product thinking. She has held leadership roles at Miro, Gorilla, PwC, Deloitte, and Philips, where she applied product management principles to people strategy, employee experience, and organizational design. Today, she advises founders and executives on building better workplaces, developing stronger leaders, and navigating AI-driven change.Connect with Vanessa:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessamonsequeira/Website: https://www.vanessamonsequeira.com/Work with Dart:Dart is the CEO and co-founder of the work design firm 11fold. Build work that makes employees feel alive, connected to their work, and focused on what's most important to the business. Book a call at 11fold.com.

The Green Room
Will energy decide the AI race? With Caroline Brown and Tom Cope

The Green Room

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 38:58


We use AI in a digital world - but its future may depend on the physical one. Behind every prompt, agent and model, sits a system that needs to be built, funded and powered. And as organisations and countries race to adopt AI, the demand for access is accelerating. So could a technology that's built to allow limitless thinking, end up limited by a country's network and ability to build? Because the future of AI depends on compute capacity. That depends on infrastructure. And that depends on energy. And it's those elements which determine the price we all pay to use it. Tune in to find out: Why AI is creating a new race for energy and infrastructure Why data centres could become a strategic resource How energy-intensive AI could also help solve sustainability challenges Why the future of AI depends on decisions being made today This episode is part of The Green Room's series exploring the AI future for the UK. Listen to the full series now, starting with our 100th episode: What will be the last job on earth? Visit our website to learn more about this topic and find suggestions for other episodes: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts Secure your place at Deloitte's crucial national conference, UK Energy Transition: Building Resilience, Accelerating Delivery. Find out more about AbilityNet, one of Deloitte's Social Impact partners: abilitynet.org.uk  Guests: Caroline Brown, Partner in AI for Infrastructure and Sustainability at Deloitte, and Tom Cope, Partner in Deloitte's Infrastructure and Capital Projects team Hosts: Oli Carpenter and Hannah Gowen Original music: Ali Barrett Recording date and location: London, 01.07.26

The Pomp Podcast
Jake Paul's Business Partner on Bitcoin, AI & the Next Trillion-Dollar Trade | Geoff Woo

The Pomp Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 89:25


Geoff Woo is the co-founder and managing partner of Anti Fund and a co-founder of Ketone-IQ and Archive. In this conversation, we break down choke points and information asymmetry — how smart money hunts for bottlenecks in AI, semiconductors, tungsten, and power. We also cover defense tech, humanoid robots, biohacking, Trump's aura in the Oval Office, and where bitcoin fits into Geoff's portfolio after 13 years of holding.======================Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) and earn ~9% APY on real world assets, paid hourly. Unlock your crypto's potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp Figure Lending LLC dba Figure (NMLS 1717824). Loans subject to approval. Crypto collateral may be liquidated. Terms apply - see full disclosures at figure.com/disclosures/======================This episode is brought to you by mogul ( https://www.mogul.club/pomp ). Deloitte estimates that $4 trillion of real estate will move onto the blockchain over the next decade. Through tokenized residential real estate, mogul gives investors access to professionally managed properties with targeted yields, monthly rent payouts, and potential tax benefits — all without the headaches of being a landlord. Learn more and claim a special offer at https://www.mogul.club/pomp See important disclosures at disclaimer.mogul.club.======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.======================0:00 - Intro1:00 - Why VCs are hunting for choke points in every industry4:45 - Can OpenAI & Anthropic crush every AI startup?13:40 - How Geoff uses AI daily & the tungsten choke point17:43 - Investing across public & private markets25:48 - The memory trade, CapEx & the power/fusion bet33:07 - How top investors like Peter Thiel play every trend at once35:03 - Inside Anti Fund's defense thesis39:50 - AI, robots & the ethics of force45:15 - The Waymo & teenagers story52:18 - Facial recognition & the end of privacy54:44 - Neuralink vs ultrasound brain-computer interfaces57:05 - Biohacking, sleep & the future of longevity1:06:33 - Gambling, hustle culture & internet fame1:22:20 - Geoff's honest take on bitcoin1:26:19 - Where to find Anti Fund

The Pomp Podcast
Has Bitcoin Hit The Bottom? | Jordi Visser

The Pomp Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2026 52:25


Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we discuss why he thinks the AI mid-cycle slowdown is over, why he's turning bullish on bitcoin, tokenization and stablecoins. We also cover the Fed's July rate decision and where he's finding value in gold, silver, and regional banks.====================Turn every conversation into a searchable business asset with PLAUD NotePro. Visit https://Plaud.ai/pomp  and use code POMP for 15% off.====================Uphold is the easiest way to buy and sell crypto unlike any other platform allowing you to trade in just one step between any supported asset. Check them out at https://www.uphold.com/pomp/ This video includes a paid sponsorship with Uphold. I'm compensated by Uphold for promoting its products and services and may receive commissions from referrals. Terms apply. Not available in all jurisdictions. Digital assets are risky and may result in the total loss of your capital.====================This episode is brought to you by mogul ( https://www.mogul.club/pomp ). Deloitte estimates that $4 trillion of real estate will move onto the blockchain over the next decade. Through tokenized residential real estate, mogul gives investors access to professionally managed properties with targeted yields, monthly rent payouts, and potential tax benefits — all without the headaches of being a landlord. Learn more and claim a special offer at https://www.mogul.club/pomp . See important disclosures at disclaimer.mogul.club.====================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.====================0:00 - Intro0:42 - Grok vs. Meta's AI price war why cheaper AI won't cut spend10:03 - Apple's Siri stumble & price hikes14:50 - Using Grok in a Tesla17:28 - Short sellers, Samsung's earnings & the mid-cycle slowdown23:34 - Why Jordi is turning bullish on bitcoin 29:55 - Tokenization, stablecoins & the AI-crypto nexus33:33 - Michael Saylor's Bitcoin sale — does it matter?38:02 - Where else Jordi is deploying capital42:04 - Does the Iran war actually matter for markets?45:00 - The new robotic hand demo that changed everything50:18 - Jordi's upcoming video

The Pomp Podcast
INSANE Examples of Tech Invading Our Lives | Kevin Clancy

The Pomp Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 82:36


Kevin Clancy, better known as KFC, is one of the original voices of Barstool Sports and former host of KFC Radio. In this conversation, we break down how technology and AI are quietly reshaping everyday life — from self-driving cars, surveillance camera, Neuralink, humanoid robots, and AI catching medical mistakes doctors missed. We also get into the affordability crisis facing younger generations, the wild early days of Barstool, and why scarce assets like bitcoin and gold still matter in a world of abundance.=======================This episode is brought to you by TikTok for Business. If you run a company, your next wave of customers may already be on TikTok. With more than 200 million monthly active users in the U.S. and 51% unique reach, TikTok gives brands access to audiences they can't reach anywhere else. Learn how to turn that reach into growth at TikTok for Business ( https://anthonypompliano.splashthat.com/ )=======================Bitget is the world's largest Universal Exchange (UEX), serving over 125 million users with access to over 2M+ crypto tokens, and TradFi markets. Bitget's Stocks 2.0 brings 500 major equities and ETFs (like Tesla and NVIDIA) directly to your portfolio. Enjoy 1:1 mapping, deep liquidity, and USDT dividend payouts with ultra-low 0.04% fees. Upgrade your portfolio on Bitget.com today!=======================Arch Public is an agentic trading platform that automates the buying and selling of your preferred crypto strategies. Sign up today at https://www.archpublic.com and start your automated trading strategy for free. No catch. No hidden fees. Just smarter trading.=======================0:00 - Intro0:59 - Waymo "arrests" teens: the self-driving surveillance case5:03 - Flock cameras, Ring cameras & the rise of constant surveillance12:07 - Youth sports & the money behind it19:10 - Body cams, cop shootings & the truth technology reveals23:49 - The affordability crisis: housing, salaries & the American dream33:56 - Kevin's path from Deloitte to Barstool36:50 - Algorithms, authenticity & the death of discovery in podcasting45:00 - AI catching what doctors missed & the rise of humanoid robots53:08 - Neuralink, brain implants & joining the hive mind1:00:46 - Psychedelics, ignorance as bliss & wanting to unplug1:04:21 - The 2022 crash & envying the simple life1:08:16 - Barstool's origin story1:14:42 - Private equity, scarcity & the bitcoin "crazy uncle portfolio"

Tax News & Views
Global Perspectives: Unpacking Deloitte's 2026 Tax Policy Survey

Tax News & Views

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 15:19


What's shaping the global tax landscape? Deloitte's advisors discuss top trends and challenges from our new global survey. Don't miss it.

Solar Maverick Podcast
SMP 290: Community Solar, Storage, and Getting Projects Done with Noelle Paige of Aspen Power

Solar Maverick Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 54:29


In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy Thanjan speaks with Noelle Paige, Vice President of Project Development at Aspen Power. Noelle shares her journey from classical ballet and public administration into renewable energy, including her work at Cypress Creek Renewables, Sol Systems, Summit Ridge Energy, Onyx Renewables, and now Aspen Power. She discusses what it takes to lead project development teams, how Aspen Power approaches community solar and distributed generation, and why stable markets like New York, Illinois, and Maryland remain important for community solar growth. Benoy and Noelle also discuss the changing solar market, the impact of policy uncertainty, the growing role of battery storage, and how companies are adapting as the industry shifts from pure solar development toward broader energy solutions. The conversation also highlights Noelle's involvement with Solar Sisters and the Let's Share the Sun delegation to Puerto Rico, including the importance of women's leadership, mentorship, and building a stronger, more diverse renewable energy industry. Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, a solar development and consulting firm, and the host of the Solar Maverick Podcast. He also serves as a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed more than 100 MW of solar projects across the United States, advised on more than 1 GW of energy projects worldwide, helped launch some of the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered approximately $50 million in renewable energy credit transactions. Before founding Reneu Energy, Benoy worked in Tesla's Project Finance Group as an environmental commodities trader, where he managed one of the company's largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated renewable energy credit transactions and worked with senior leadership to develop monetization and hedging strategies supporting the company's expansion into East Coast markets. Benoy also served as Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, a solar and energy storage construction company, where he developed project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. At Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with approximately 125 MW of U.S. renewable energy assets, he evaluated investment opportunities, supported portfolio strategy, and played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable energy portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young. He also completed an internship on the trading floor at D. E. Shaw & Co., a global investment and technology development firm. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from the NYU Stern School of Business, where he was an Alumni Scholar.   Guest Information   Noelle Paige Noelle Paige is Vice President of Project Development at Aspen Power, where she leads project development strategy and execution for distributed generation and community solar projects. She has approximately a decade of experience in the solar industry, with prior roles at Cypress Creek Renewables, Sol Systems, Summit Ridge Energy, and Onyx Renewables. Her background includes community outreach, zoning, project finance diligence, development management, and team leadership. At Aspen Power, Noelle and her team help guide projects from acquisition and development through development completion, working closely with channel partners, finance teams, policy teams, and preconstruction teams.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Website: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com/   Noelle Paige Email:  npaige@aspenpower.com Aspen Power https://aspenpower.com Noelle Paige on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/noellepaige/ Solar Sisters https://solar-sisters.org Solar Sisters first interview on the Solar Maverick Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aT-7t_K_4Oo&t=1093s   Sponsor This episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast is brought to you by Reneu Energy. Reneu Energy works with companies and organizations on renewable energy strategy, project development, owner's representation, project finance, renewable energy credits, and market advisory services. To learn more, visit: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Listen and Subscribe Subscribe to the Solar Maverick Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast platform. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review. It helps more people discover conversations with the leaders shaping the future of solar, storage, and the energy transition. SMP 290 Key Takeaways 1. Community solar depends on stable markets Noelle explains that Aspen Power is focused on community solar markets with stable and predictable programs. New York and Illinois are especially important because their community solar frameworks give developers more certainty around project economics, awards, timelines, and offtake. 2. Project development is about execution A major theme of the episode is execution. From development milestones to permitting, finance, interconnection, landowner communication, and preconstruction, getting projects across the finish line requires coordination across many different teams. 3. Policy changes are forcing companies to adapt The conversation explores how changes to the investment tax credit, safe harboring, equipment requirements, and broader political uncertainty are forcing solar companies to rethink project design, timelines, and market strategy. 4. Storage is becoming increasingly important Noelle discusses how Aspen Power is evaluating storage opportunities, including solar-plus-storage and standalone storage. As the market changes, more companies are looking at batteries as a way to diversify, strengthen project economics, and maximize existing assets. 5. Leadership means serving your team Noelle shares her approach to management, including the idea that her team does not work for her, but that she works for them. She emphasizes listening, understanding how people learn and operate, and creating a culture where team members can grow and succeed. 6. Women's networks are essential in renewable energy The episode highlights Solar Sisters, a growing community of women in solar and renewable energy. Noelle discusses the importance of peer support, mentorship, and creating spaces where women can share experiences, challenges, wins, and opportunities. 7. Diversity requires intentional action Noelle explains that hiring and leadership require more than good intentions. Companies need to be intentional about broadening candidate pools, creating access, and making sure more people have the opportunity to become “the best person for the job.”   Memorable Quotes “People don't work for me. I work for them.” “Learn it once, touch it once, do it once.” “Community solar is great for those of us who are trying to get a bunch of things done at once.” “You can build a great project and have all your permits, but if you don't know where you're selling your energy, there's a big problem.” “Your network is everything, and it's not just who you know, it's who knows you.” “Go get some shit done, or get out of the way.”

Bossed Up
What Deloitte and Zoom's Recent Benefits Cuts Tell Women About Their Worth

Bossed Up

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 17:11


What do uneven benefits changes from mega corporations tell us about how these workplaces value women? In the past few months, both Deloitte and Zoom have publicly announced significant changes to particular portions of their employee benefits packages. These adjustments amount to telling certain employees (mostly women) that they matter less than others.  By slashing paid family and medical leave and paid time off for “support roles,” Deloitte is effectively hamstringing the predominantly female portion of their staff - those workers in positions like finance, admin, and HR (and the changes also impact IT and marketing). Comparatively, they confirmed that no deductions will befall employees in client-facing positions. In this episode, I break down what companies are saying when they curb vital childcare and parental benefits for the portion of their workforce that shoulders the bulk of caregiving responsibilities. Learn more about this “gender-scrubbing” form of sexism that perpetuates workplace inequity, including: How companies use language to erase women from the narrative; The dangerous precedent that a change like this sets; Why not all two-tier benefit structures are made equal; Four steps you can take to make your voice heard. Related Links: Episode 451, The Impact of Return-to-Office Mandates on Working Moms - https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode451 Episode 540, The Double Disadvantage: AI, Women, and the Future of Work -  https://www.bossedup.org/podcast/episode540 CXM, Deloitte's Two-Tier Benefits Cut: Smart Cost Management or a Signal About Who Matters? - https://cxm.world/employee-experience/deloittes-two-tier-benefits-cut-smart-cost-management-or-a-signal-about-who-matters/ HR Executive, PTO pullback: Did Deloitte, Zoom just set a new precedent? - https://hrexecutive.com/pto-pullback-did-deloitte-zoom-just-set-a-new-precedent/ Inc, The Great Rollback Has Begun: Deloitte and Zoom Take the Lead in Slashing the Most Coveted Benefits - https://www.inc.com/kaylawebster/the-great-rollback-has-begun-deloitte-and-zoom-take-the-lead-in-slashing-the-most-coveted-benefits/91333534 HRDive, Deloitte, Zoom benefit cuts threaten employee trust and retention, experts say - https://www.hrdive.com/news/deloitte-zoom-benefits-cuts-a-risk-to-employee-trust-retention/818818/ U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 39 Percent of Manages in 2015 Were Women - https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2016/39-percent-of-managers-in-2015-were-women.htm Susan Colantuono, They Erased the Word “Women.” That Was the Point - https://www.bebusinesssavvy.com/p/they-erased-the-word-women-that-was Bipartisan Policy Center, Paid Family Leave Across OECD Countries - https://bipartisanpolicy.org/explainer/paid-family-leave-across-oecd-countries/ Businesswire, Child Care Overtakes Retirement as a Top Workplace Benefit – But Employers Are Falling Behind, According to New KinderCare Research - https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260219275404/en/Child-Care-Overtakes-Retirement-as-a-Top-Workplace-Benefit-But-Employers-Are-Falling-Behind-According-to-New-KinderCare-Research U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Women in the labor force, 2024: occupation employment profiles of women and men by age - https://www.bls.gov/opub/reports/womens-databook/2024/home.htm U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Household Data, Employed people by occupation, sex, and age - https://www.bls.gov/web/empsit/cpseea19.pdf New America, A Chapter of “Paid Family Leave: How Much Time Is Enough?”, Economic Impact - https://www.newamerica.org/insights/paid-family-leave-how-much-time-enough/economic-impact/ TAKE ACTION with Bossed Up - https://www.bossedup.org/takeaction Bossed Up Courage Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/927776673968737/ Bossed Up LinkedIn Group - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/7071888/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Entrepreneur School
AI Skills Now Come With a 56% Wage Premium

Entrepreneur School

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 54:29 Transcription Available


Only 3 out of 10 women in Reese Witherspoon's book club were using AI regularly when she posted about it. That stat is staggering.This week's episode is a little different. I sat down with my friend Stephanie Mitton on her podcast, Women Don't Do That, to talk about the AI adoption gap between women and men, and the conversation went further than I expected. So instead of letting it live on her feed alone, I'm bringing our full chat to you here.What you'll hear:Why the gap in AI adoption between women and men isn't about skill, it's about guilt and identityThe "it's not cheating, it's choosing ease" mindset shift that changed how I think about using these toolsThe real wage premium and job disruption numbers tied to AI skills right now, and what they mean if you sit this one outHow I built a "Family Command Center" with AI to run my household through back to back softball, pool parties and general summer chaosWhy the environmental concerns people raise about AI deserve more nuance than a knee-jerk reaction (a real example from a Canadian data centre)The two actual skills that make you good at AI, and neither one is codingTake the next step: Introductory AI Course for Women: https://www.beaconmentorshipacademy.com/event-list>>MEET STEPHANIE

The Current
Where is the Canadian economy headed?

The Current

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 19:16


Is your job at risk, can you afford your home and when will things stop being so expensive? Guest host Catherine Cullen speaks to Deloitte's Chief Economist Dawn Desjardins about the risks to the Canadian economy in the face of rising energy costs, trade tensions and low business and consumer confidence. Plus McGill University business prof Robert Nason has advice for entrepreneurs on how to find opportunity in the midst of an economic storm.

The Pomp Podcast
Everyone Gave Up On Bitcoin At Exactly The Wrong Time | Jordi Visser

The Pomp Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 55:11


Jordi Visser is a veteran macro investor with 30+ years of experience and the author of the VisserLabs Substack. In this conversation, we break down the AI mid-cycle slowdown, the Fed under Warsh and what rate cuts could mean for markets, the $90 trillion AI infrastructure buildout, memory and Micron's role in the AI bottleneck, and why Jordi believes bitcoin is positioned to be the best performing assets once the negatives of AI start to show up.=====================Need liquidity without selling your crypto? Take out a Figure Crypto-Backed Loan, allowing you to borrow against your BTC, ETH, or SOL with 12-month terms, 8.91% interest rates, and no prepayment penalties. Or check out Democratized Prime (https://figuremarkets.co/pomp) and earn ~9% APY on real world assets, paid hourly. Unlock your crypto's potential today at Figure! https://figuremarkets.co/pomp Figure Lending LLC dba Figure (NMLS 1717824). Loans subject to approval. Crypto collateral may be liquidated. Terms apply - see full disclosures at figure.com/disclosures/=====================Looking for a better place to trade? BloFin gives traders access to deep liquidity, advanced futures products for crypto AND TradFi assets, fast execution, and a clean, intuitive interface—all in one platform. To celebrate their partnership with us, they're giving away $100,000 in Deposit & Trade Rewards. Deposit, trade, and earn rewards based on your activity during the campaign. Check them out at ( https://partner.blofin.com/d/Pomp ).=====================This episode is brought to you by mogul ( https://www.mogul.club/pomp ). Deloitte estimates that $4 trillion of real estate will move onto the blockchain over the next decade. Through tokenized residential real estate, mogul gives investors access to professionally managed properties with targeted yields, monthly rent payouts, and potential tax benefits — all without the headaches of being a landlord. Learn more and claim a special offer at https://www.mogul.club/pomp . See important disclosures at disclaimer.mogul.club.=====================0:00 - Intro1:20 - Has bitcoin bottomed? 6:03 - Bitcoin vs the Mag 7: is the correlation breaking?9:00 - Sam Altman, OpenAI & the government getting involved11:11 - American open source vs Chinese AI models14:28 - AI compute demand & the infrastructure buildout20:37 - AI slowdown: how bad, how long?22:44 - Where do markets go from here? 27:30 - AI agents in the workplace & security risk34:50 - Memory, Micron & the AI bottleneck39:53 - The next 10-20 years: robots, AI & society44:18 - The Fed, rate cuts & inflation's impact on AI49:55 - Why bitcoin wins in the end

The Thoughtful Entrepreneur
2460 - Moving Beyond Feel-Good Workshops to Achieve Sustainable Leadership Results with Cygnet Consulting's Shaheena Janjuha Jivraj

The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2026 18:23


The Data-Driven Executive: Measuring Behavioral Impact and Cultivating Resilience with Shaheena Janjuha-JivrajIn a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Podcast, host Josh Elledge sat down with Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj, a globally recognized leadership consultant, author, and the Co-Founder of Cygnet Consulting, to break down the operational gaps inside traditional executive development initiatives. Shaheena, whose elite strategic advisory work spans over 60 countries, details why conventional "feel-good" corporate training frameworks fail to produce permanent behavioral transformation or protect long-term labor infrastructure. This conversation provides an empirical, data-backed blueprint for mid-market founders, enterprise HR executives, and chief learning officers who are ready to eliminate training waste, track leadership execution over multi-month horizons, and build an agile corporate culture optimized to navigate macro-level economic and geographic disruption.Architectural Adaptability: Replacing Superficial Corporate Perks with Empirical Behavioral MetricsThe primary inefficiency stalling the ROI of contemporary leadership development is a systemic corporate reliance on shallow, immediate satisfaction surveys over long-term performance tracking. Many enterprise networks invest heavily in high-production, classroom-style executive seminars that entertain participants in the short term but completely fail to instill lasting operational accountability once the management tier returns to daily firefighting. Real-world capital optimization requires a top-down structural pivot toward data-driven tracking mechanisms—such as monitoring real-world behavioral indicators at three, six, and nine-month checkpoints to verify that intellectual concepts are actively converting into baseline workflow execution. By explicitly linking development programs to concrete business outcomes like retention metrics, innovation delivery velocity, and frontline cross-functional performance, an organization successfully eliminates administrative training debt and secures its bottom line against market shifts.Transitioning a corporate ecosystem through major geographic or technological disruption demands that executive teams lean into deep personal discomfort and model radical adaptability to insulate their brand from internal stagnation. When a founder or leadership team attempts to enforce top-down operational changes while remaining rigidly anchored to their own historical comfort zones, it signals an institutional mismatch that naturally breeds organizational cynicism and compliance friction. True systemic resilience is unlocked when leaders intentionally pursue complex stretch roles, cross-cultural immersion assignments, and unfamiliar team environments that challenge habitual cognitive pathways and build deep, authentic empathy. This active development of self-efficacy—the empirical psychological belief in one's capacity to master volatile, unfamiliar situations—equips the executive tier with a rich baseline of internal resources to draw upon when managing high-stakes capital allocation or navigating corporate crises.Furthermore, sustaining a premium corporate footprint in an increasingly automated economy requires senior management to cultivate absolute clarity around core operational challenges, separating intellectual directives from emotional workforce realities. Change is inherently exciting to corporate architects on paper, yet it is routinely perceived as an existential threat by the frontline teams tasked with executing new software stacks or altered workflows on the ground. Strategic executives must analyze these underlying neurological fight-or-flight responses, coaching their mid-level managers to isolate and solve the single most critical corporate bottleneck before attempting to scale broad transformation playbooks. When an enterprise synthesizes this analytical human-capital governance with outside diagnostic assessments and prominent public media outreach, it permanently solidifies its market positioning. This holistic structural strategy converts leadership from an intangible corporate ideal into a highly optimized, measurable corporate asset designed to predictably expand long-term enterprise valuation.About Shaheena Janjuha-JivrajShaheena Janjuha-Jivraj is the Co-Founder of Cygnet Consulting, a world-class leadership development architect, an international author, and an expert corporate facilitator specializing in systemic resilience and cognitive diversity. Having guided prominent global institutions and award-winning enterprise brands—including Cisco, Deloitte, Mattel, and the NHS—through massive operational overhauls, Shaheena focuses on bridging the gap between rigorous academic research and practical corporate execution. She is a dedicated thought leader who specializes in constructing future-ready executive pipelines designed to eliminate organizational friction and scale human capital.About Cygnet ConsultingCygnet Consulting is an elite global advisory agency and performance consulting firm engineered to help mid-market enterprises and international institutions construct data-driven leadership frameworks. The company specializes in executing comprehensive organizational health assessments, multi-month behavioral tracking matrices via initiatives like Delta Futures, and bespoke executive coaching pipelines. Through customized strategy workshops, corporate culture mapping, and advanced problem-solving methodologies, Cygnet Consulting enables organizations to remove process debt and predictably maximize their market equity.Links Mentioned in This EpisodeCygnet Consulting Official Website: shaheenajanjuhajivraj.comShaheena Janjuha-Jivraj on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/shaheenajanjuhajivrajKey Episode HighlightsThe Satisfaction Survey Fallacy: Analyzing why post-program corporate enjoyment scores fail to correlate with permanent behavioral execution or true business ROI.The Delta Futures Metric Framework: Implementing structured behavioral data audits across 3, 6, and 9-month horizons to ensure leadership development drives clear business outcomes.Engineering Self-Efficacy Through Stretch Roles: Leveraging complex global assignments and personal discomfort to intentionally build cognitive resilience in management tiers.The Neurobiology of Transformation: Deconstructing the natural fight-or-flight reactions that teams experience during software migrations or structural operational shifts.The Core-Problem Isolation Filter: Coaching frontline managers to strip away systemic marketplace noise and ruthlessly identify the single most critical constraint facing the business.ConclusionThe conversation with Shaheena Janjuha-Jivraj reinforces that modern leadership development is a discipline of strict data tracking, structural accountability, and deliberate discomfort rather than simple abstract training. By standardizing internal corporate governance, replacing generic workshops with rigorous long-term behavioral metrics, and fiercely protecting executive cognitive health, business leaders can transform a volatile team infrastructure into a highly structured, self-sustaining corporate asset.More from The Thoughtful Entrepreneur

The Chris Voss Show
The Chris Voss Show Podcast – Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World by Melissa Swift

The Chris Voss Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 46:05


Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World by Melissa Swift https://www.amazon.com/Effective-Great-Work-Fast-Changing-World/dp/1394377495 Anthromeinsight.com Navigate the weird, chaotic world of modern work, no matter your position While there’s no shortage of advice on being amazing or avoiding burnout, what if you simply want to get things done in a workplace that feels increasingly impossible? Effective is here to help you get your job done well without losing your mind. Drawing from up-to-date research and provocative interviews with employees across industries and levels, renowned people consultant Melissa Swift offers a positive, well-illuminated path through the dark forest of destabilizing workplace changes. Effective provides readers with: Strategies to triumph amid four trends making work tough today: work intensification, emotional inflection, hyper-transparency, and sheer chaos Practical, research-backed approaches to improve their daily work life, from entry-level employees to CEOs Tips for maintaining competence in a working world seemingly designed to make you feel incompetent Insights on how to make sure your personal sources of effectiveness don't get disrupted by technological change Lessons to be learned from jobs where you simply cannot screw up, such as firefighters and air traffic controllers, and how to apply them to a corporate environment Effective delivers useful content for every level of seniority, teaching readers a new paradigm-shifting approach to thrive in the modern world of work. About the author Melissa Swift is a leading voice on how organizations, teams, and individuals can succeed in an ever more challenging world of work. As founder and CEO of Anthrome Insight, she is a consultant and keynote speaker helping organizations make their people successful in chaotic times. She has held leadership roles at Capgemini, Mercer, Korn Ferry, and Deloitte, and is the author of Effective: How to Do Great Work in a Fast-Changing World (2026) and Work Here Now: Think Like a Human and Build a Powerhouse Workplace (2023). Melissa's work balances humanism and pragmatism, and is powered by analytics and research. She specializes in complex topics like the human side of digital transformation and the changing face of C-suite leadership. Melissa is a member of the MIT Sloan Management Review's Editorial Board, and one of their most widely-read columnists. She has been quoted numerous times in publications including the New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Financial Times, and has appeared on NPR. Melissa was named to the 2023 Thinkers50 Radar Class; Work Here Now appeared on awards lists from McKinsey and Porchlight Books. She holds a BA from Harvard University and an MBA from Columbia Business School. Melissa lives in New York City with her husband, daughter, and neurotic beagle mix.

Solar Maverick Podcast
SMP 289: The Author of The Lean Startup Explains How to Build an Incorruptible Company

Solar Maverick Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 31:39


Episode Summary: In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy Thanjan speaks with Eric Ries, bestselling author of The Lean Startup, about his new book, Incorruptible. Eric explains why successful companies often lose their mission as they grow, take on outside capital, and face pressure to prioritize short-term shareholder returns over long-term value. He explores how founders can protect the original purpose of their companies through stronger governance, legal structures, aligned investors, and what he calls “mission integrity.” The conversation also covers lessons from Costco, FedMart, Anthropic, public benefit corporations, employee ownership, and purpose trusts. Eric also explains why the core principles of The Lean Startup remain highly relevant in the age of artificial intelligence. Biographies Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy, a solar development and consulting firm, and the host of the Solar Maverick Podcast. He also serves as a strategic advisor to multiple cleantech startups. Over his career, Benoy has developed more than 100 MW of solar projects across the United States, advised on more than 1 GW of energy projects worldwide, helped launch some of the first residential solar tax equity funds at Tesla, and brokered approximately $50 million in renewable energy credit transactions. Before founding Reneu Energy, Benoy worked in Tesla's Project Finance Group as an environmental commodities trader, where he managed one of the company's largest environmental commodities portfolios. He originated renewable energy credit transactions and worked with senior leadership to develop monetization and hedging strategies supporting the company's expansion into East Coast markets. Benoy also served as Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners, a solar and energy storage construction company, where he developed project finance solutions for commercial-scale solar portfolios. At Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund with approximately 125 MW of U.S. renewable energy assets, he evaluated investment opportunities, supported portfolio strategy, and played a key role in the sale of the firm's renewable energy portfolio. Earlier in his career, Benoy worked in Energy Structured Finance at Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services at Ernst & Young. He also completed an internship on the trading floor at D. E. Shaw & Co., a global investment and technology development firm. Benoy holds an MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance and Economics from the NYU Stern School of Business, where he was an Alumni Scholar.   Guest Information Eric Ries Eric Ries is an entrepreneur, author, and leading thinker on innovation, management, and organizational design. He is best known as the author of the New York Times bestseller The Lean Startup, which introduced the Build-Measure-Learn framework and helped transform how startups and established companies develop new products under conditions of uncertainty. His latest book, Incorruptible: Why Good Companies Go Bad and How Great Companies Stay Great, examines why organizations lose their founding principles and how leaders can design companies that remain trustworthy, mission-driven, and successful over the long term. Eric has worked with startups, major corporations, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and leaders across industries to create more innovative and resilient organizations. Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com Website: https://www.solarmaverickpodcast.com/   Eric Ries Website: https://incorruptible.co       Website: https://howisincorruptiblegoing.com       Legal services (Virgil): https://tryvirgil.com    Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/eries/   Please provide 5 star reviews      If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share the Solar Maverick Podcast so more people can learn how to accelerate the clean energy transition.    Reneu Energy Reneu Energy provides expert consulting across solar and storage project development, financing, energy strategy, and environmental commodities. Our team helps clients originate, structure, and execute opportunities in community solar, C&I, utility-scale, and renewable energy credit markets. Email us at info@reneuenergy.com to learn more.  

The Anxious Achiever
Deepa Purushothaman On "Acting In" Stress, Anxiety, and Overwork

The Anxious Achiever

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 45:12


How much of yourself should work be allowed to cost you? In this episode, I sit down with author and former Deloitte partner Deepa Purushothaman to talk about what happens when ambition, bias, and chronic overwork are carried in the body. Deepa shares how a major health crisis forced her to rethink the way she worked, the way she defined success, and the ways women of color are taught to survive in workplaces that were never built for them. We talk about masking, hypervigilance, power, and why so many women can appear successful on paper yet feel depleted, silenced, and disconnected from themselves. Get ready to challenge your assumptions about power, productivity, and the stories corporate culture has taught you to believe about yourself. Check out our sponsors: Shopify - Sign up for a $1 per month trial, just go to shopify.com/anxiousachiever Chime - Head to chime.com/achiever to sign up Monarch - Use code ACHIEVER at monarch.com to get 50% off your first year Physician's Choice - Use code PCPODCAST10 at physicianschoice.com to get 10% off your entire order Whatnot - Get free shipping on your first order. Just search W-H-A-T-N-O-T in the app store and start scoring amazing deals Pebl - Take advantage of Pebl's limited-time offer before it's gone. Visit hipebl.ai today. In this Episode, You Will Learn 00:00 What happens when workplace stress gets carried in the body? 04:45 Why high achievers often learn to ignore their bodies. 08:45 How illness can push you to rethink your purpose and priorities. 12:00 How to recognize when your body is sending you a warning sign. 16:00 How women of color can end up in a constant state of hypervigilance. 22:15 What happens when women report racism or bias at work? 24:45 The workplace delusions many women are taught to believe in order to survive. 28:30 Why have so many women been taught to see power as something aggressive or unsafe? 31:15 What does it actually mean to “shed” the beliefs that no longer serve you? 32:30 How to identify the old messages that still drive your anxiety and self-doubt. 36:15 Why toxicity at work isn't just a mental health issue. 37:45 How to protect yourself while still pursuing ambition and success. 39:30 How redefining success can change the way you work and live. Resources + Links Get a copy of Deepa Purushothaman's book, The First, the Few, the Only: How Women of Color Can Redefine Power in Corporate America HERE Learn more about Deepa Purushothaman HERE Get a copy of my book - The Anxious Achiever Watch the podcast on YouTube  Find more resources on our website morraam.com Follow Follow me: on LinkedIn @morraaronsmele + Instagram @morraam Follow Deepa: on LinkedIn @deepapuru + Instagram @deepa.puru