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What if the biggest obstacle to becoming who you're meant to be isn't outside circumstances, but the boxes you've been checking your whole life? In episode 275, executive coach and bestselling author Tori DaCosta shares how a pause in her corporate career led her to write No Name Bastard—and reclaim ownership over the one thing she could truly control: herself.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(05:11) From Executive MBA to a Career-Defining Pause(07:08) Life as a Primary Caregiver and the Question That Changed Everything(10:45) Naming All the Hats: The Exercise That Sparked Clarity(12:38) Work-Life Collaboration Over Work-Life Balance(21:06) Why Tori Wrote No Name Bastard(24:45) Surprising Reader Feedback and Redefining Ambition(29:05) Learning to Sit Still and the Freedom of Letting Go(42:29) Rebuilding Self-Trust Through Control, Manage, and Influence(47:51) Why Challenges Are Fuel — and Where to Find ToriTori DaCosta is a business leader, executive coach, bestselling author, and speaker who helps people lead themselves with clarity and intention. She's the author of No Name Bastard: How Our Lives Teach Us What We Can Control, Manage, and Influence, drawing on her own experiences to help readers turn hard seasons into growth. She spent over a decade leading teams within a Fortune 50 company, holds an Executive MBA from Emory University and a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University, and centers her work on the transformative power of ownership. She lives in North Carolina with her husband and two children and enjoys running and the outdoors.In this episode, Tori DaCosta shares the journey behind writing No Name Bastard and unpacks her "control, manage, and influence" framework. She traces her path from corporate leadership and an executive MBA to a moment of stillness that pushed her to rethink the impact she wanted to make, and offers practical strategies like scheduling one-on-one time with her kids and swapping work-life balance for work-life collaboration. She speaks to self-trust, ownership, and sitting with discomfort, using a biosphere experiment where trees fell over from lack of wind to show why resistance builds strength. She also discusses redefining ambition and success on her own terms, freeing herself from judgment, and the surprising response from male readers around people-pleasing.Connect with Tori DaCosta: WebsiteLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeBook: Tori DaCosta - No Name BastardLet's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you think of going shopping with your friends or family, does the thought fill you with excitement, anxiety, or dread? Are you an impulse buyer, a shopping addict, a gift-giver, or someone who refuses to spend any money? Heather Day was in the beginning stages of a financial crisis when her and her husband decided to surrender their financial situation to the Lord. Now, Heather wants to teach all of us how to view our finances through the Holy Spirit's leading and guiding. Join hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy Adkins to learn a new, healthy spiritual mindset about money during this God Hears Her conversation.   Guest Bio: Heather M. Day is an author and communications specialist with more than 20 years of experience in the fields of marketing, communications, and nonprofit ministry. She is the author of Money and Spirit: Surrendering Our Finances to the Work of the Holy Spirit. Heather has spent the bulk of her career in the nonprofit arena, including in her current role as Director of Marketing for Barnabas Foundation. She holds a bachelor's degree in communications and an Executive MBA from Olivet Nazarene University.  Notes and Quotes:  “Even when I've made mistakes, even when I've done things the wrong way, He is so patient and meets me exactly where I need Him. He even redeems my own self-made messes for His good.” —Heather Day  “You have to invite the Holy Spirit and invite God to look at who you are and what your unique struggle is and to show you what that looks like, because where God wants to work on me is not the same way that God wants to work on you.” —Heather Day  “Look at finances through the lens of the fruit of the Holy Spirit: Am I showing good fruit or bad fruit? Am I viewing the way I manage my money through love, or am I viewing and managing it through greed? Am I viewing it through gentleness and kindness, or am I using it to abuse and hold others down? Am I using it loosely and carelessly, or am I exhibiting self-control?” —Heather Day  “If you're inviting God to be a part of the mess, God will bring solutions into your life.” —Heather Day  Related Episodes:  GHH Ep 30 – Money Mistakes and How to Cope: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/money-mistakes-and-how-to-cope/ GHH Ep 138 – God's Purpose with Dr. Lynn Cohick: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/gods-purpose/ GHH Ep 144 – Foundational Practices with Michele Cushatt: https://godhearsher.org/podcast/foundational-practices/  Links:  God Hears Her website: https://go.odb.org/sign-up-ghh  Subscribe to the God Hears Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GodHearsHerODBM Guilt-Free Quiet Times by Emily E. Ryan Book: https://go.odb.org/amazon-guilt-free  Money and Spirit by Heather Day Book: https://daylightcreative.org/book 

Are you considering majoring in Business? Are you interested in eventually earning an MBA? What must you understand about this field of study and career, especially as a Christ-follower? In this episode, I discuss these questions and many more with Dr. Mark Washington, the National Director of InterVarsity's MBA Ministry. For more than two decades, Mark has helped shape the next generation of faith-driven business leaders, working with MBA students and faculty at some of the top business schools in the country. He brings a unique blend of ministry, theology, and business experience to our conversation. In this podcast we discuss: Mark's journey into an MBA, starting his career in business, and now helping others who are beginning this journey  How his faith influenced him to do an MBA   Where biblical truth was consistent with his MBA studies, and where he found conflict Finding Christian community on campus and in the workplace Unique academic and spiritual challenges that today's MBA students face Advantages and disadvantages of doing an MBA part-time or full-time Advantages and disadvantages of doing an MBA at a top-30 school Good undergraduate majors to prepare for an MBA (they are not what you think!) How AI is changing the landscape of business, what AI will not change, and how to prepare   Advice on how to earn an MBA a few years after college False advertising by MBA programs to know about How an Executive MBA differs from other MBA programs The pressures of being an MBA student Qualities and character traits helpful to success in an MBA program and a career in business The importance of a correctly grounded identity and worth in Christ while doing an MBA  Positive and negative winds of change within business His advice to 18-year olds about majoring in business, and to undergraduate students thinking about doing an MBA   Resources mentioned during our conversation: Mike Schutt, “A Guide to Majoring in Pre-Law,” College Faith Podcast #64 Faith Driven Investor, Faith Driven Entrepreneur, Solving the World's Greatest Problems Praxis   The Fellows Initiative The Christian Employee Resource Group The Christian Economic Forum The National Faith and Work Association The Theology of Work Project 

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Kimberlee Steele, Chief Commercial Officer at ROIS and Javier López-Belmonte, Vice Chairman of the Board at ROVI and CEO at ROIS.   Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Kimberlee and Javier, covering:   Kimberlee's 12 golden years at Catalent, and the lessons she learned during a period of significant CDMO growth The family heritage behind ROVI and its journey to becoming a $4bn market cap global pharmaceutical business How the pandemic created a quantum leap in the company's reputation and capabilities in sterile injectables The ambition behind ROIS and its goal to become one of the world's leading sterile CDMO specialists The trend towards self administered medicines, and how this is driving demand for prefilled syringes, cartridges and device assembly Investing in value added capabilities and significant capacity to ensure reliability of supply for clients   Kimberlee Steele is a seasoned executive with over 25 years CDMO experience, currently serving as Chief Commercial Officer for ROIS. In this role, she is responsible for leading the company's global commercial strategy, including business development, marketing, and strategic partnerships; supporting ROIS's growth as a prominent global CDMO specializing in sterile injectables.   Prior to joining ROIS, Steele held several senior leadership roles that reflect her deep industry knowledge and operational experience. She most recently served as Managing Director, North America at SHL Medical, a global autoinjector company. Earlier in her career, she spent more than a decade at Catalent, advancing to Vice President of Strategic Partners and contributing to growth initiatives across biologics, injectables, and advanced drug delivery technologies.   She also previously served board roles with SCbio, American Injectables and Softgel Healthcare Ltd. and volunteered with DCAT Alliance for Industry Women Committee.   Mr. López-Belmonte is an experienced pharmaceutical executive with a strong financial background and more than two decades of leadership at ROVI. He currently serves as CEO of ROIS, ROVI's CDMO business, and as First Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of ROVI. In these roles, he has played a key part in the company's long-term growth, including the expansion of its CDMO capabilities in sterile injectables and complex molecule manufacturing.   He began his career in banking, working as an analyst at Argentaria S.A. in the United Kingdom, before moving into the pharmaceutical sector with Medeva Pharma. He joined ROVI in 2000 and assumed financial leadership just one year later. He went on to spearhead ROVI's successful IPO in 2007, helping strengthen the company's relationships with analysts, investors and the wider financial community.   Since 2014, he has led the development of ROVI's CDMO business, supporting the expansion of its operations, manufacturing sites and strategic positioning. He is also the majority shareholder of Norbel Inversiones, S.L., the controlling company of ROVI.   Mr. López-Belmonte Encina holds a degree in Economics and Business Administration from CUNEF in Madrid, with a specialization in finance, and a joint Executive MBA from Brown University and IE Business School. He has also held senior roles within CEIM, the Madrid Region Business Association, and has served on academic bodies linked to the Autonomous University of Madrid.   Molecule to Market is also sponsored by Bora Pharmaceuticals, and supported by Lead Candidate. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating!

Victims as Prosecutors – Spain's Blueprint for Recovering Crypto Fraud Assets According to the FBI, crypto fraud is now the largest category of fraud by dollar losses. The victims it leaves behind rarely only strive for a criminal conviction — they want their money back. That gives them a strong interest in actively taking part in the proceedings. Yet in many jurisdictions that interest goes unmet: countries like Germany grant victims certain rights but no active role in the investigation. Spain takes a markedly different approach. That's why Mirjam Steinfeld invited Héctor Sbert from ECIJA in Barcelona onto the Criminal Compliance Podcast — to unpack this and other differences between the Spanish and German legal systems. Starting with the basics of Spain's mixed inquisitorial-adversarial criminal procedure and the roles of the Ministerio Fiscal and the Juez de Instrucción, Héctor Sbert explains why victims acting as acusadores particulares can drive proceedings forward in a way that Germany's Nebenklage rarely achieves. The conversation also turns to ORGA, Spain's Asset Recovery and Management Office, to corporate criminal liability under Article 31 bis of the Código Penal, and to the compliance structures that can shield companies caught between victim and defendant roles. A rare comparative look at what a genuinely victim-driven system of asset recovery can achieve — and where it reaches its limits. Listen here to the episode “Crypto Investigations” https://criminal-compliance.podigee.io/142-neue-episode Mirjam Steinfeld in conversation with: Héctor Sbert is a Partner at ECIJA, a leading Ibero-American law firm, based in the Barcelona office. He holds a Ph.D. in Law from Universitat Pompeu Fabra and an Executive MBA from IESE Business School. As a commercial litigator, Héctor advises national and international clients on enforcement proceedings, distressed debt settlement, contentious insolvency and cross-border dispute resolution. A particular focus of his practice lies in asset tracing and recovery, commercial fraud and cybersecurity, including litigation involving cryptocurrencies and fraud linked to non-conventional assets such as wine, art and collectibles. Alongside his legal practice, Héctor is active in numerous professional bodies, e.g. ICC FraudNet and the International Bar Associ-ation (IBA). Héctor Sbert can be reached at: hsbert@ecija.com or + 34 933 808 255. https://rosinus-on-air.com/en/ https://rosinus-partner.com/en/

En este episodio de Historias Uniandinas, conversamos con Álvaro Navarro, médico psiquiatra, psicoterapeuta y egresado del Executive MBA de la Universidad de los Andes, sobre la búsqueda del bienestar y el papel de la salud mental en nuestra vida. A partir de su experiencia clínica, académica y directiva, reflexiona sobre las emociones, la psicoterapia, el liderazgo y cómo integrar el conocimiento médico con una visión estratégica para generar un impacto positivo en las personas y en el sistema de salud. 

Leadership isn't confined to the boardroom—and healing doesn't happen by chance. This week, we're joined by Executive MBA alumna Dr. Holly Keyt, Medical Director of the Lung Transplant Program at UT Health San Antonio, to explore how business leadership and medicine come together to transform lives. From leading one of the country's most respected lung transplant programs to expanding access to specialized care across Texas, Dr. Keyt shares the lessons she's learned about service, strategy, resilience, and hope. Whether you're a healthcare professional, aspiring leader, or proud Roadrunner, this conversation will leave you inspired. Tune in, subscribe, and join us as we celebrate another incredible UT San Antonio alumna making an impact. Birds Up! Show Notes:UT San Antonio AlumniUT San Antonio Alumni EventsAlumni GalaUT Health San Antonio - Pulmonology Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

 Tom Pullen | Director, Innovinco , Author of INNOVATOR Tom Pullen is an innovation expert, author of INNOVATOR, and founder of Innovinco®, a firm accelerating growth in global corporations. Formerly the Global Innovation Director at Danone, he helps companies build innovation culture, capability, and confidence. He is also a speaker and creator of the Innovinco® Way® framework. Key Expertise & BackgroundFounder of Innovinco®: Founded in 2017, the firm specializes in driving growth through structured innovation for large enterprises, including Unilever, L'Oréal, Coca-Cola, and Danone.Corporate Innovation Leader: Spent 18 years in major corporations (Boots, Mars, Danone) before transitioning to advisory roles.Author & Speaker: Author of the book INNOVATOR and an award-winning keynote/TEDx speaker.Academic & Creator: Holds an Executive MBA with an Innovation major from HEC Paris, where he also teaches, and developed the INNOVATOR Way® framework. Core PhilosophyActionable Innovation: Focuses on moving from theory to practical application to boost innovation performance.Overcoming Corporate Barriers: Helps companies move beyond "safe" incrementalism to tackle the challenges of culture and execution in large organizations.Defining Innovation: Defines it as a combination of novelty, value creation, and real-world existence, rather than just ideas.  Tom Pullen is an innovation expert, author of INNOVATOR, and founder of Innovinco®, a firm accelerating growth in global corporations. Formerly the Global Innovation Director at Danone, he helps companies build innovation culture, capability, and confidence. He is also a speaker and creator of the Innovinco® Way® framework. Key Expertise & BackgroundFounder of Innovinco®: Founded in 2017, the firm specializes in driving growth through structured innovation for large enterprises, including Unilever, L'Oréal, Coca-Cola, and Danone.Corporate Innovation Leader: Spent 18 years in major corporations (Boots, Mars, Danone) before transitioning to advisory roles.Author & Speaker: Author of the book INNOVATOR and an award-winning keynote/TEDx speaker.Academic & Creator: Holds an Executive MBA with an Innovation major from HEC Paris, where he also teaches, and developed the INNOVATOR Way® framework. Core PhilosophyActionable Innovation: Focuses on moving from theory to practical application to boost innovation performance.Overcoming Corporate Barriers: Helps companies move beyond "safe" incrementalism to tackle the challenges of culture and execution in large organizations.Defining Innovation: Defines it as a combination of novelty, value creation, and real-world existence, rather than just ideas.  

Corey Scott is the CEO of Midwest Dairy, the dairy promotion organization that works on behalf of dairy farm families across 10 Midwestern states to build trust and demand for dairy products. Scott joined Midwest Dairy as CEO in March 2024. Prior to Midwest Dairy, Scott served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Athian and held several leadership positions for more than 15 years with Land O’Lakes and its sustainability division, Truterra LLC. She received her Executive MBA and undergraduate degrees from the University of Minnesota and the Carlson School of Business. In 2023, she was selected as one of GreenBiz’s 12 Women Cultivating Sustainable Food Systems and earned a U.S. Dairy Sustainability Award for her work in reducing dairy’s overall environmental footprint. As CEO, Scott provides strategic leadership to Midwest Dairy’s staff and supports the Midwest Dairy Board as the organization works to fulfill its vision to bring dairy to life and its mission to give consumers an excellent dairy experience. Through her leadership, Midwest Dairy maximizes dairy farmers’ investment in the dairy checkoff by strategically collaborating with partners, focusing on research, and building consumer trust and demand for dairy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jak karać pracowników, żeby pracowali efektywnie i skutecznie?Moim gościem jest Józef Nocoń – przedsiębiorca, inwestor i mentor liderów z ponad 30-letnim doświadczeniem w biznesie, od 1993 roku aktywny jako przedsiębiorca i udziałowiec. Jest magistrem zarządzania i marketingu, absolwentem Executive MBA, certyfikowanym trenerem mentalnym, konsultantem kryzysowym, konsultantem DISC D3 oraz coachem i mentorem w trakcie akredytacji ICF.W tym odcinku rozmawiamy o temacie, który spędza sen z powiek niejednemu szefowi: jak reagować, gdy pracownik nie wywiązuje się ze swoich obowiązków?To pytanie, które już kilka razy słyszałem od swoich Klientów. Pytanie kontrowersyjne ale wspólnie z Józefem przewartościowujemy pytanie – zamiast szukać sposobu na karanie, pokazujemy jak budować odpowiedzialność i przewidywalne konsekwencje.Dowiesz się m.in.:dlaczego kara uczy unikania kary, a nie odpowiedzialności,jak rozpoznać, czy pracownik nie wie, nie potrafi, czy nie chce – i dlaczego to zupełnie różne sytuacje,jak wygląda skuteczna rozmowa dyscyplinująca krok po kroku,co zrobić z „świętą krową" – kompetentnym, ale problematycznym pracownikiem,dlaczego pytanie „jak karać?" mówi więcej o mindsecie szefa niż o pracownikach,jak chaos w głowie lidera przekłada się na chaos w całej firmie,dlaczego jasne procedury dają zespołowi poczucie bezpieczeństwa, a nie sztywność.Na koniec – jedno zdanie, które warto zapamiętać: nie pytaj, jak ukarać pracownika, tylko jakiego standardu nie dotrzymał i jaka konsekwencja przywróci odpowiedzialność.

Павел Вербняк — международный бизнес-тренер, Executive-коуч и профессиональный спикер, основатель проекта «Успешное мышление». Работает с лидерами и командами в сфере личной эффективности, лидерства и достижения целей. Прошёл программу Jack Canfield Train the Trainer, имеет Executive MBA и входит в совет директоров JCI Russia.Pavel Verbnyak is an international business trainer, executive coach, and professional speaker, as well as the founder of Successful Thinking. He works with leaders and teams on performance, leadership, and goal achievement. He completed Jack Canfield's Train the Trainer program, holds an Executive MBA, and serves on the board of JCI Russia.Стать участником подкаста: https://form.jotform.com/Podcast10K/become-a-podcast-guestТемы выпуска:0:00 - Можно ли доверять человеку, который учит других жить5:26 - «Не покупаешь мой курс — значит, ты просто не созрел»10:44 - Как красивые формулировки подменяют реальную экспертность15:42 - Человек сцены без продюсера остаётся один на один с собой20:17 - Что происходит с тренером, когда зал начинает сопротивляться30:17 - Сила эксперта начинается со слов «я не знаю»41:16 - Почему рядом с сильным человеком исчезает внутренняя уверенность50:12 - «Не продав, ты не сможешь помочь»: где заканчивается помощь1:00:00 - Люди годами не замечают очевидное в самих себе1:05:12 - Выдающийся успех почти всегда растёт из ненормальности1:15:48 - Коуч по целям сам не знает, чего хочет1:20:05 - Как учить успеху после банкротства и развода1:30:10 - Нужно бежать всё быстрее, чтобы остаться на месте1:45:06 - Что останется от коучей, когда ChatGPT знает больше1:47:58 - Мотивация закончилась, а новая жизнь так и не началась

Андрей Шейн — архитектор переговоров, совладелец и топ-менеджер компании финансового сектора, эксперт-преподаватель ВШБ МГУ по переговорам на Executive MBA. 26 лет в переговорах и 20+ лет в управлении; помогает собственникам и CEO разбирать сложные сделки, конфликты, скрытые мотивы и сценарии. Andrey Shein is a negotiation architect, business co-owner, and senior executive in the financial sector. He teaches negotiations at MSU Business School Executive MBA programs and helps owners and CEOs prepare for complex deals, conflicts, partnership terms, hidden motives, risks, and scenarios.Стать участником подкаста: https://form.jotform.com/Podcast10K/become-a-podcast-guestТемы выпуска:0:00 - Человек на экране оказался не совсем человеком10:34 - Экспертность надо подтвердить, а не написать в биографии17:02 - Зачем успешному переговорщику выходить на сцену24:41 - Где заканчивается ремесло и начинается игра статусом35:05 - Театральная сценка вместо доказательства силы45:12 - Эксперт должен поставить щенка на место52:00 - Если ты хирург, я не должен управлять операцией57:39 - Я умею смотреть твоими глазами и глазами третьего1:05:34 - Когда совет звучит умно, но ничего не добавляет1:11:30 - Любому человеку можно вменить нужную позицию?1:17:20 - Оправдание, которое выглядит как позиция1:20:13 - Я как вода: провокации проходят мимо1:31:05 - Доверие нужно не просить, а выдержать1:45:09 - Подстройка, мимикрия и пыль в глаза2:03:00 - Когда человек слишком хорошо умеет оставаться собой

During this episode, Managing Director of Admissions Brett Twitty shares five tips for Executive MBA applicants targeting Darden's July 10 deadline. During this episode, Brett shares advice for approaching the application, demonstrating your academic readiness through your application, choosing a recommender, navigating the Darden interview and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

David Chandler and Charles Duncan discuss their backgrounds in aviation and academia, the importance of experience in education, and the innovative approach of the Executive MBA in Aviation program at the University of Colorado Denver.We discuss the significance of an MBA in aviation, the challenges of leadership transitions, and the role of companies in fostering employee development.

What if feeling stuck isn't a failure… but a signal?In this powerful episode #221 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast - UpliftHer Leadership Series, I am joined by executive leadership coach Karen Wonders for a deeply honest conversation about career transitions, burnout, intuition, and leading from authenticity not expectation.Karen Wonders is the President of La Luce Consulting, an engineer and Executive MBA turned leadership coach. She believes leadership isn't about becoming someone else, it's about becoming more of who you already are.In This Episode, You'll Learn:✅ How to recognize early signs of feeling stuck before burnout hits✅ Why boredom is often a signal of misalignment, not laziness✅ The difference between following expectations vs. listening to your intuition✅ How to transition careers with clarity, confidence, and practicality✅ Why leadership doesn't require a title, only self-awareness✅ How to navigate the emotional roller coaster of entrepreneurship✅ A realistic reframe of “work-life balance” that actually works✅ Simple self-regulation tools to stay grounded during high-pressure seasonsIf you're navigating a career shift, questioning your next step, or craving a more aligned way to lead and live, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.

Send us Fan MailWalking into a federal prison for the first time can mess with your head: the locked doors, the strict procedures, the feeling that you do not belong there. But what happens after you sit down and simply listen? I'm joined by Shazad Carbaidwala and Dr. Leila Richards, two board members of Prisoner Visitation and Support (PVS), a national volunteer visitation program serving people incarcerated in federal and military prisons across the United States. Our conversation is about the power of presence and what it means to treat someone's humanity as real, even when their world is hidden from yours.We get specific about what PVS volunteers do and do not do. We talk about the boundaries that protect everyone involved: limited personal details, no contact after release, and no digging into someone's crime or case. Shazad shares what it's like to do this work while also working in law enforcement and why empathy is not the same thing as excusing harm. Leila walks us through the day-to-day reality of visits, what people inside want to talk about, and why connection matters even more for those serving long sentences as they try to understand a world that has changed.We also pull back the curtain on the nonprofit side: the post-COVID volunteer shortage, the long waiting list of incarcerated people requesting visits, and why “measuring impact” is complicated when so many forces shape reentry and recidivism. If you care about prison reentry support, restorative justice, reducing isolation, and community leadership that actually shows up, this conversation will challenge you in the best way.Listen, then share this with someone who believes community is more than a slogan. Subscribe, leave a review, and tell us: what would it take for you to become the kind of leader who shows up?Guest Bios and contact infoShazad Carbaidwala is a catalyst for transformation, a former professional bodybuilder leveraging his journey as a speaker, PVS board member, author, project manager, entrepreneur/business owner, humanitarian, coach, and law enforcement official to empower individuals worldwide. After graduating from an Executive MBA program, Shazad recognized the power of mentorship for his own growth. This realization ignited his passion for coaching, leading him to dedicate himself to guiding others towards success. Shazad is a trailblazer in innovation and social impact. Through his leadership and entrepreneurial ventures, he tackles societal challenges head-on, driving tangible change in industries and communities alike.Leila RichardsLeila is a retired physician with a background in writing. She worked overseas for many years in humanitarian and public health programs. She lives in Pittsburgh. She has volunteered with PVS since 2019, visiting prisoners at FCI Elkton in OhioLinked In Profile: www.linkedin.com/in/shazad-carbaidwala-mba-csm-1088ab91/PVS Website: www.prisonervisitation.orgPVS Podcasts: Everyday Injustice:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=2shcWw6ogCEInternational Network for Criminal Justice: criminaljusticenetwork.net/in-cj-newsdesk-2025-shazad-ali-carbaidwala-supporting-incarcerated-people/Like what you heard? Please like and share wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with Ann: Community Evaluation Solutions  How Ann  can help:·        Support the evaluation capacity of your coalition or community-based organization.·        Help you create a strategic plan that doesn't stress you and your group out, doesn't take all year to design, and is actionable.·        Engage your group in equitable discussions about difficult conversations.·        Facilitate a workshop to plan for action and get your group moving.·        Create a workshop that energizes and excites your group for action.·        Speak at your conference or event.Have a question or want to know more? Book a call with Ann .Be sure and check out our updated resource page! Let us know what was helpful.   Music by Zach Price: Zachpricet@gmail.com

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share a recent installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours' faculty spotlight series, a conversation with Professor Anthony Palomba. Palomba is a member of the Data Analytics Decision Sciences faculty area at Darden, and he teaches Data Storytelling and Media & Entertainment Business to MBA, MSBA, and Executive MBA students. A media scholar specializing in machine learning, causal inference, and applied econometrics, Palomba explores how audiences engage with entertainment content and how technology is transforming competition across the media, advertising, and gaming industries. Prior to academia, he led research for global media and technology companies including HBO, Facebook, CNN, Fox Sports 1, Sesame Street, and NBCUniversal/Comcast. He continues to consult for GBK Collective, working on projects with primarily FAANG clients. We talk with Palomba about what led him to Darden, the elective courses he teaches at Darden, the storylines he's following across the media and gaming industries and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba. 

In this special edition of the Darden Admissions podcast, we share a recent installment in our ongoing ‘Office Hours' faculty spotlight series, a conversation with Professor Anthony Palomba. Palomba is a member of the Data Analytics Decision Sciences faculty area at Darden, and he teaches Data Storytelling and Media & Entertainment Business to MBA, MSBA, and Executive MBA students. A media scholar specializing in machine learning, causal inference, and applied econometrics, Palomba explores how audiences engage with entertainment content and how technology is transforming competition across the media, advertising, and gaming industries. Prior to academia, he led research for global media and technology companies including HBO, Facebook, CNN, Fox Sports 1, Sesame Street, and NBCUniversal/Comcast. He continues to consult for GBK Collective, working on projects with primarily FAANG clients. We talk with Palomba about what led him to Darden, the elective courses he teaches at Darden, the storylines he's following across the media and gaming industries and more. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba. 

Enea Cesana, Giovanni Battista Andornino"Il potere gentile della filantropia"Vita e Pensiero www.vitaepensiero.itPavese Festival, Santo Stefano BelboChiesa dei SS. Giacomo e Cristoforo di Santo Stefano Belbovenerdì 26 giugno  •  Ora di inizio: 18:00Una riflessione sui nuovi modelli di responsabilità condivisa con Enea CesanaAl Pavese Festival Enea Cesana - dirigente responsabile dell'attività istituzionale della Fondazione CRC e direttore di CRC Innova - in dialogo con Axel Iberti presenta il volume Il potere gentile della filantropia da lui curato insieme a Giovanni Battista Andornino.In un tempo segnato da crisi intrecciate – sociali, economiche, istituzionali e ambientali – riflettere sulla filantropia significa interrogarsi sulle forme della responsabilità collettiva e sui modi in cui le società provano a prendersi cura di se stesse. La filantropia non è un ambito neutro, né un semplice insieme di pratiche tecniche: riflette visioni del mondo, idee di bene comune, equilibri di potere. Può aprire spazi di possibilità, sostenere emancipazione e innovazione sociale; ma può anche, se non interpretata secondo un ethos democratico, riprodurre disuguaglianze e sostituirsi impropriamente alle funzioni pubbliche. Per questo non basta misurarla in termini di risorse mobilitate o di efficacia: occorre chiedersi come e perché agisce, e quali effetti – intenzionali e non – produce. Il filo conduttore del libro è il rapporto tra filantropia e potere: non solo capacità di allocare risorse, ma facoltà di orientare priorità, definire cornici interpretative, influenzare traiettorie di sviluppo. I saggi raccolti esplorano modelli emergenti – dalla venture philanthropy alle forme ibride tra dono e investimento – e analizzano nuove relazioni tra pubblico e privato, fino ad allargare lo sguardo all'esperienza cinese, con la sua peculiare genealogia istituzionale. Senza proporre soluzioni precostituite, il volume offre un'occasione di confronto plurale tra teoria e pratica, invitando a pensare la filantropia non come supplenza dello Stato o gesto di benevolenza, ma come spazio di responsabilità condivisa, apprendimento e costruzione di futuro.Con i contributi di: Werner Bachstein, Martin Rudolf Brenninkmeijer, Carola Carazzone, Michele Coppola, Mariella Enoc, Federico Mento, Anja Piskur, Giovanni Quaglia, Paolo Revello.Giovanni B. Andornino è Professore associato di Relazioni Internazionali all'Università di Torino e Docente di Geopolitics alla IESE Business School. Studioso della Cina contemporanea, ne analizza cultura politica, istituzioni e proiezione internazionale. Nel 2019 ha promosso la nascita del China-Italy Philanthropy Forum. Tra le sue pubblicazioni recenti: La Cina e noi (Solferino, 2023) e Cina. Prospettive di un paese in trasformazione (a cura di, Il Mulino, 2021).Enea Cesana è Dirigente Responsabile dell'Attività Istituzionale della Fondazione CRC e Direttore di CRC Innova. Ha una formazione interdisciplinare tra economia e gestione dei beni culturali, con un Executive MBA al MIP-Politecnico di Milano. Da oltre quindici anni opera nel mondo della filantropia e del Terzo Settore con un impegno orientato all'innovazione sociale e alla valorizzazione strategica delle risorse filantropiche.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

In this episode, Dr. Neil Naik and I unpack a foundational question—is obesity actually linked to cancer, and what's really driving that connection? We explore the underlying biology, from chronic inflammation and insulin resistance to the hormonal activity of adipose tissue, and why visceral fat may matter more than we think.We then move beyond risk and into what happens after a diagnosis—how obesity can influence treatment response, toxicity, dosing, and outcomes across chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation. The conversation also highlights the often-overlooked phase of survivorship, including the role of metabolic health in recurrence risk and long-term prognosis.We close by discussing where emerging therapies like GLP-1 medications fit, how clinicians can move beyond BMI toward more individualized care, and how to talk about the obesity–cancer connection in a way that informs without adding shame.My Guest Dr. Neil NaikDr. Neil Naik, a family physician, educator, and innovator based in Waterloo, Ontario. Trained at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, he completed residencies in Newfoundland and Nunavut and holds an Executive MBA from Ivey, where he focused on technology-driven healthcare innovation. He runs a Family Practice and an obesity medicine clinic in Waterloo, along with an AI-enabled skin cancer screening program, while teaching medical students at both McMaster University and the University of Waterloo.Dr. Naik advises startups, leads regional primary care and cancer prevention initiatives, and champions universal healthcare, leveraging AI to make safe, high-quality care accessible to everyone, everywhere.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neil-naik/

En uno de los momentos de más transformación en el mundo del Private Equity, vamos a tener una conversación con Francisco Duato, socio de ONEtoONE Corporate Finance, empresa dedicada al M&A. Francisco es asimismo profesor de finanzas en ESIC Business & Marketing School en los programas Executive MBA y Master en Dirección Financiera. Una oportunidad de lo más interesante para conocer qué está pasando y cómo se vive de cerca.

Nausheen I. Chen is a 3-time TEDx speaker, a Public Speaking instructor for the Executive MBA program at Central European University and Wesleyan, and a LinkedIn Learning Instructor with 600,000+ followers across LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.   Nausheen coaches leaders at Google, Amazon, NASA and the UN as well as startup founders to speak fearlessly. Her clients have raised more than $115 million through winning investor pitches and successful exits. You can connect with her on: nausheen@speaking.coach.   Summary:   Public speaking coach Nausheen Chen joins Lyndsay Dowd to break down the real reasons people freeze under the spotlight — and the practical framework she uses to turn nervous executives and introverted entrepreneurs into compelling, confident communicators.   Key takeaways:   - Nervousness on camera isn't a personality flaw - The three-level speaking framework - Better pitching = better deals - Authenticity is the strategy   Episode chapters:   0:00 Intro & episode preview 1:03 Nausheen's origin story 3:33 From filmmaker to speaking coach 6:06 The purple hair strategy 9:39 Speaking to investors: a $65M case study 14:18 Know your story before you tell it 16:39 The speaker's toolkit: voice, energy & body language 20:47 What inspires Nausheen 22:52 Legacy, ideal clients & what's next 24:49 Final advice & how to connect

I denne uges Aktieuniverset dykker vi ned i Nvidias seneste regnskab og ser på, hvad det fortæller os om udviklingen inden for AI og chipindustrien. Vi vender også rygterne om en potentiel SpaceX IPO samt de seneste war updates og deres påvirkning på markederne. Ugens tema tager udgangspunkt i Leopold Aschenbrenners tanker om AI og tech-investering, hvor vi diskuterer de større perspektiver og muligheder i det nuværende marked. Derudover gennemgår vi ugens handler og de seneste overvejelser. Alt dette og meget mere!     Denne episode er sponsoreret af Executive MBA på CBS. På CBS kan du tage dette efteruddannelsesprogram. Læs mere på cbs.dk/emba.   Denne episode er sponsoreret af Pluto.markets. Invester i aktier og ETF'er uden kurtage. Læs mere på pluto.markets, og se vores modelportefølje på pluto.markets/aktieuniverset.   Denne episode er sponsoreret af rådgiver Hans Henrik fra Pensionsplanlægning. Få rådgivning og optimering på din pensionsopsparing. Se mere på Pensionsplanlægning.dk. Sig du kommer fra Aktieuniverset - så får man ekstra god behandling.   Denne episode er sponsoreret af Finobo. Få et gratis økonomitjek hos specialisterne i låneoptimering ved at bruge linket: finobo.dk/gratis-oekonomitjek-aktieuniverset/ Prøv den nye omlægningsberegner på Finobo.dk/beregner-omlaegningsberegner/?utm_source=aktieuniverset   Skriv os en mail på aktieuniverset@gmail.com, hvis du og dit produkt vil være en del af sponsorfamilien af podcasten.     Tjek os ud på: FB gruppe: ⁠facebook.com/groups/1023197861808843⁠ X: ⁠x.com/aktieuniverset⁠ IG: ⁠instagram.com/aktieuniversetpodcast⁠   Aktieuniverset modelportefølje: Modelporteføljen samt tilhørende vilkår og disclaimer kan ses på pluto.markets/aktieuniverset   DISCLAIMER: Aktieuniverset indeholder markedsføring af investeringsforeningen Portfoliomanager NewDeal Invest, kl n (PMINDI), som Mads Christiansen er investeringsrådgiver for. Podcasten kan ligeledes referere til andre fonde. Indholdet i podcasten udtrykker alene værternes og gæsters egne holdninger, refleksioner og analyser, og skal ikke opfattes som en personlig anbefaling af bestemte værdipapirer eller strategier. Podcasten skal ikke anses som investeringsrådgivning, da den enkelte lytters finansielle situation, nuværende aktiver eller passiver, investeringskendskab og -erfaring, investeringsformål, investeringshorisont, risikoprofil eller præferencer ikke kan inddrages. Det afhænger af den enkelte investors personlige forhold og målsætning, om en bestemt investering eller investeringsstrategi er hensigtsmæssig, og vi anbefaler, at man rådfører sig med sin investeringsrådgiver, inden en eventuel beslutning om investering tages. PMINDI kan findes via Nordnet (nordnet.dk/markedet/investeringsforeninger-liste/18148998-portfolio-manager-new-deal-invest), Saxo Bank (saxoinvestor.dk/investor/page/product/Fund/38109485) eller ved at søge på ”DK0062499810” i din egen netbank. PMINDI er kun egnet for investorer med høj risikovillighed og en investeringshorisont på mindst 5 år. Alt investering medfører risiko, herunder potentielt tab af kapital. Historisk afkast er ikke en indikator for fremtidigt afkast, der kan afvige meget eller være negativt. Læs PRIIP KID for PMINDI for fulde risikoscenarier: https://fundmarket.dk/newdeal-invest-kl-n/. Overvej risici og fordele nøje før investering. Læs mere om risici her: newdealinvest.dk/risici/ og generelt om investeringsforeningen på newdealinvest.dk. Vil du have en månedlig oversigt over alle positionerne i PMINDI? Så skriv dig op til nyhedsbrevet her: newdealinvest.dk/nyhedsbrev/. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of YES, BRAND, Hersh Rephun sits down with Jennifer Dalton, founder and CEO of BrandMirror, to unpack what personal branding really means in today's rapidly changing professional world.With more than 20 years of experience in brand and business strategy, Jennifer helps executives, entrepreneurs, and emerging leaders clarify their value, increase visibility, and communicate with greater confidence and authenticity. But her path into personal branding started long before BrandMirror, from growing up in an entrepreneurial household to leading marketing initiatives at Capital One and later launching her own business after earning her Executive MBA from Georgetown.Hersh's conversation with Jennifer explores the growing importance of self-awareness, visibility, and thought leadership in a world where traditional career paths are disappearing almost as quickly as new ones emerge.They dive into:Why personal branding isn't personal braggingHow young professionals can stand out before they know exactly what they want to doThe difference between visibility and authenticityWhy feedback is essential for understanding how you're perceivedThe role of AI in personal branding and where human authenticity still mattersAnd how consistency, curiosity, and generosity build long-term trustJennifer also shares practical insights on helping leaders articulate their value, build meaningful professional visibility, and avoid burnout while staying top of mind.Thoughtful, energizing, and grounded in real-world experience, this episode is a reminder that personal branding isn't about ego. It's about contribution, clarity, and connection.https://brandmirror.com/--Hersh's new book, SELLING THE TRUTH: A ‘Semoir' with Insights for Life & Business is a semi memoir drawing on his adventures as an Authority Advisor and Standup Comedian. It is part business book, part happiness formula for life, and an amuseful read, whether you're building a business or burnishing your self-image.You can kickstart your own messaging evolution with a one-on-one 5-Minute Fix.Take the 60-second Get Off Your Assets Quiz, and find other resources here: https://www.hershrephun.com/selling-the-truth/

Amanda DeVito is a seasoned marketing executive and thought leader who serves as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Butler/Till, a prominent results-driven, women-owned, and employee-owned (ESOP) marketing agency. With over 25 years of industry experience, DeVito has spent the last 15 years as a pillar of Butler/Till's leadership team, guiding the agency's business development, innovation, and strategic growth. Holistic Marketing Strategy: DeVito is a strong proponent of collapsing traditional media silos (like separating TV, CTV, and digital video) in favor of an "outcomes-first" approach that prioritizes overarching business objectives over specific channels. Vertical Experience: She has deep expertise across a broad range of highly regulated and complex industries, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, financial services, automotive, and retail. Advocate for DEIB & Culture: At Butler/Till, DeVito heavily champions Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). She frequently speaks on the distinction between mere "empowerment" and providing actual "access" to leadership roles for underrepresented groups, viewing emotional intelligence and authenticity as non-negotiable leadership traits. Employee Ownership: She is an active advocate for the positive corporate culture and accountability that comes with employee-owned business models. DeVito is a frequent speaker at major industry events, including Cannes, Adweek NY, and the DTC Xpectives Health Summit. Beyond her agency role, she extends her leadership to several advisory boards and community organizations: Advisory Board Member for Ownership America Board of Directors for the Western New York Chapter of Planned Parenthood Member of Chief, a private network dedicated to connecting and supporting women executive leaders. DeVito graduated Magna Cum Laude with a bachelor's degree in Communications and Journalism from St. John Fisher University. She also holds an Executive MBA from the Saunders College of Business at the Rochester Institute of Technology, where she was awarded the peer-nominated Donna Scheid Leadership Award.

Why generic AI fails in ERP and how industry-specific intelligence unlocks real value. PwC's Frank Ruland shares use cases, integration challenges, and what's next for AI-powered, future-ready ERP systems.=====In this episode, Richard Howell speaks with PwC's Frank Ruland about the shift from generic AI to industry-specific intelligence in ERP. They unpack why context is critical, explore real-world use cases in manufacturing and retail, and discuss integration, adoption, and data challenges. The episode closes with a forward look at agentic AI, robotics, and how ERP remains the foundation for future innovation.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Useful Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Cloud ERP⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us on Social Media!SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP: ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠=====Guest: Frank Ruland, Director Industries and Innovation, PwC DeutschlandFrank Ruland leads Industries and Innovation topics globally within PwC's SAP alliance organization. In this capacity he is responsible for strategic innovation topics across PwC's alliance with SAP, from Business AI, Cloud ERP and Business Data Cloud to industry differentiation. He works closely with experts across the PwC network in industries, technology, data and AI and ERP/Digital transformstion. And with other technology alliance partners in the SAP ecosystem.  Prior to joining PwC, Frank has been working with SAP directly and in various roles in consulting, product management, business development, and partner management with a special focus on industries, supply chain, and purchasing as well as M&A and alliance topics for more than 20 years. And if you want to go back further in history, Frank also worked in the automotive industry at the interface between IT and business departments.  In parallel to his corporate career, Frank subscribes to life-long learning and he received his Executive MBA degree from Mannheim Business School and ESSEC in Paris.  You can follow Frank on social media at https://de.linkedin.com/in/frankrulandHost 1: Richard Howells, SAPRichard 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.Follow Richard Howell on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠=====Key Topics: ERP, enterprise resource planning, industry AI, domain specific AI, SAP, PwC, digital transformation, predictive maintenance, retail analytics, manufacturing AI, business processes, AI in ERP, enterprise AI, automation, data integration, agentic AI

The U.S. healthcare system is under real strain—and it's something both patients and physicians are feeling in everyday care. In Texas, those pressures are even more visible, where rapid population growth, rural access challenges, and regulatory complexity are making it harder for patients to get timely care and for doctors to focus on medicine instead of administrative work. These challenges aren't driven by a single issue, but by a combination of workforce gaps, growing bureaucracy, and structural inefficiencies that have been building for years.So what happens next? As policymakers, insurers, and healthcare systems compete to shape the future of care, one central question emerges: Can physicians reclaim control of patient care in an increasingly corporatized system?That's the question at the heart of this episode of I Don't Care. Host Dr. Kevin Stevenson sits down with Dr. Brad Holland, President of the Texas Medical Association, to unpack the organization's top priorities for 2026. Their conversation spans workforce shortages, regulatory reform, insurance power, and the evolving role of physicians in modern medicine.What you'll learn…How prior authorization and insurance barriers are getting worse, delaying patient care while placing an increasing administrative burden on physicians.Why physician shortages aren't about lack of interest, but instead driven by systemic training bottlenecks that turn away qualified candidates each year.How healthcare consolidation and insurance dominance are reshaping care, pushing costs higher and weakening the core physician-patient relationship.Dr. Brad Holland is a board-certified otolaryngologist and head and neck surgeon with specialized expertise in voice and swallowing disorders, pediatric ENT, oncology, and facial reconstructive surgery. He currently serves as President-Elect of the Texas Medical Association and has held multiple leadership roles, including Speaker of the House for TMA and President of the Texas Association of Otolaryngology, reflecting deep influence in healthcare policy and physician advocacy. He also serves as clinical faculty at Baylor University and holds an Executive MBA, bringing both medical and leadership expertise to healthcare.

Mike Switzer interviews Ron Magnuson, director of the Executive MBA program at the College of Charleston.

The 7 Steps to Align Purpose with Profession   Finding Your Vocation    At 33, Florian Kemmerich was running a major healthcare corporation with all the external markers of success. Yet in a therapy session, his inner child delivered a brutal truth: "What you do makes no sense." That moment launched him on a 25-year journey across four continents, mobilizing nearly $1B in impact capital, and creating a structured methodology called "vocating" to help people align their purpose with their profession. In this episode, Rocky and Florian explore why your six-figure business might be making you miserable, how to distinguish between a job and a vocation, and why human agency matters more than ever in the age of AI.    Learning Insights  Success Without Purpose Creates Burnout, Not Freedom. Most high-achieving business owners believe they're working toward freedom and fulfillment. In reality, they're building golden handcuffs. The longer you defer living your actual life, the more trapped you become by your own success.   Your Inner Child Knows What Your Adult Self Denies. We're taught from childhood to suppress our intuition, our feelings, and our natural inclinations in favor of external markers of success.   The Difference Between a Job, a Career, and a Vocation. A job is transactional. You trade time for money. A vocation is something entirely different. It's work that matters to you, that serves something greater than your ego, that aligns with your deepest values. When you have a true vocation, you don't have to justify it to anyone because you're not doing it to perform. You're doing it because you can't imagine doing anything else.  Your Superpower Needs a Purpose to Matter. You might be excellent at financial modeling, marketing, operations, or sales. But excellence without purpose is just technical skill.   True Service Isn't About Helping, It's About Investing Yourself. Florian learned this brutal lesson when the child he had photographed for his nonprofit's newsletter died from a preventable infection. Real impact requires sustained investment, not charity.    Why This Conversation Matters  This conversation matters because it addresses the silent crisis affecting millions of successful entrepreneurs and business owners. You can optimize your profit margins, streamline your operations, and scale your revenue, but if you're not doing work that matters to you, you will eventually hit a wall. Usually around age 40 or 50. For small business owners between $1M and $25M in revenue, the stakes are particularly high because you have enough success to feel trapped but not enough flexibility to easily pivot. This episode provides both the framework for understanding your misalignment and a practical methodology for fixing it before the midlife crisis forces the issue.    Money Learning  The relationship between money and vocation is not what most business owners believe it to be. The conventional wisdom says you earn money first and do what you love later, but Florian's evidence from 25 years of impact investing across four continents suggests the opposite. When people align their work with their actual purpose, they naturally become more effective, more resilient, and ultimately more profitable. The stress becomes healthy, self-inflicted stress driven by intrinsic motivation rather than the corrosive stress of doing work that doesn't matter. You don't have to sacrifice financial success to find vocational alignment. In fact, the two reinforce each other when done correctly.    Key Takeaway  The question you should ask yourself is not "How can I make more money?" or "How can I become more successful?" The question is "What did my inner child actually want before society told me what I should want?" Once you answer that with honesty, your next question is "How can I use my skills and resources to serve that purpose?" The rest follows naturally. You may not feel this misalignment yet, but Florian's research suggests it's coming for most high-achieving people. The earlier you ask the question, the more of your life you get to actually live.    If you're ready to explore your vocation and align your business with your actual purpose, don't miss this episode!    About Florian Kemmerich  Florian Kemmerich is an impact investor, serial entrepreneur, purpose strategist, and global keynote speaker who helps individuals and institutions align purpose with profession to drive systemic impact. He is the author of On Vocation: How to Align Your Purpose with Your Profession (Routledge, 2025), introducing "vocating"—a structured seven-step method for building a vocation that supports personal fulfilment and societal transformation.  Over 25+ years across Europe, the Americas, Africa, and Asia, he has mobilised nearly $1B in impact capital and co-founded Human Planet and Resilienture—ventures advancing climate resilience, humanitarian innovation, and innovative finance. He has lectured and facilitated at Oxford Saïd, IMD's Executive MBA, the YPO Global Impact Summit, and more, leading "On Vocation" workshops on purpose, resilience, and impact-driven leadership.  A former paratrooper, multilingual communicator (German, English, Spanish, French, Italian), father of five, and musician at heart, Florian blends personal development, strategy, systems thinking, and impact investing. His journey from bullied outsider to judo champion to international impact investor underpins his leitmotif: "Impact Lives, Share Profits."    Links  Website: https://on-vocation.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/floriankemmerich/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/florian.onvocation  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flokemmerich  X: https://x.com/flokemmerich  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloKemmerich      Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@richersoul  Richer Soul Life Beyond Money. You got rich, now what? Let's talk about your journey to more a purposeful, intentional, amazing life. Where are you going to go and how are you going to get there? Let's figure that out together. At the core is the financial well being to be able to do what you want, when you want, how you want. It's about personal freedom!  Thanks for listening!  Show Sponsor: http://profitcomesfirst.com/  Schedule your free no obligation call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro appointment 15 minutes  If you like the show please leave a review on iTunes: http://bit.do/richersoul  https://www.facebook.com/richersoul  http://richersoul.com/  rocky@richersoul.com  Some music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast  Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs. 

I denne uges episode af Aktieuniverset ser vi på våbenhvilen i Iran og de potentielle konsekvenser for markedet. Vi tager også et lytterspørgsmål op og snakker om diversificering vs. overdiversificering og diskuterer, hvordan man balancerer sin portefølje. Ugens tema sætter fokus på Petrodollar-disruption og de strukturelle ændringer i det globale finansielle system, samt Anthropics nye Mythos-model, der potentielt kan ændre spillereglerne inden for AI og cybersecurity. Derudover gennemgår vi TSMC's seneste regnskab. Alt dette og meget mere!   Denne episode er sponsoreret af Executive MBA på CBS. På CBS kan du tage dette efteruddannelsesprogram. Læs mere på cbs.dk/emba.   Denne episode er sponsoreret af Dansk Transportoptimering. Få optimeret og effektiviseret transport, distribution og logistik til din virksomhed. Læs mere på dto-as.dk.   Denne episode er sponsoreret af Pluto.markets. Invester i aktier og ETF'er uden kurtage. Læs mere på pluto.markets, og se vores modelportefølje på pluto.markets/aktieuniverset.   Denne episode er sponsoreret af Finobo. Få et gratis økonomitjek hos specialisterne i låneoptimering ved at bruge linket: finobo.dk/gratis-oekonomitjek-aktieuniverset/ Prøv den nye omlægningsberegner på Finobo.dk/beregner-omlaegningsberegner/?utm_source=aktieuniverset   Skriv os en mail på aktieuniverset@gmail.com, hvis du og dit produkt vil være en del af sponsorfamilien af podcasten.   Tjek os ud på: FB gruppe: ⁠facebook.com/groups/1023197861808843⁠ X: ⁠x.com/aktieuniverset⁠ IG: ⁠instagram.com/aktieuniversetpodcast⁠   Aktieuniverset modelportefølje: Modelporteføljen samt tilhørende vilkår og disclaimer kan ses på pluto.markets/aktieuniverset   DISCLAIMER: Aktieuniverset indeholder markedsføring af investeringsforeningen Portfoliomanager NewDeal Invest, kl n (PMINDI), som Mads Christiansen er investeringsrådgiver for. Podcasten kan ligeledes referere til andre fonde. Indholdet i podcasten udtrykker alene værternes og gæsters egne holdninger, refleksioner og analyser, og skal ikke opfattes som en personlig anbefaling af bestemte værdipapirer eller strategier. Podcasten skal ikke anses som investeringsrådgivning, da den enkelte lytters finansielle situation, nuværende aktiver eller passiver, investeringskendskab og -erfaring, investeringsformål, investeringshorisont, risikoprofil eller præferencer ikke kan inddrages. Det afhænger af den enkelte investors personlige forhold og målsætning, om en bestemt investering eller investeringsstrategi er hensigtsmæssig, og vi anbefaler, at man rådfører sig med sin investeringsrådgiver, inden en eventuel beslutning om investering tages. PMINDI kan findes via Nordnet (nordnet.dk/markedet/investeringsforeninger-liste/18148998-portfolio-manager-new-deal-invest), Saxo Bank (saxoinvestor.dk/investor/page/product/Fund/38109485) eller ved at søge på ”DK0062499810” i din egen netbank. PMINDI er kun egnet for investorer med høj risikovillighed og en investeringshorisont på mindst 5 år. Alt investering medfører risiko, herunder potentielt tab af kapital. Historisk afkast er ikke en indikator for fremtidigt afkast, der kan afvige meget eller være negativt. Læs PRIIP KID for PMINDI for fulde risikoscenarier: https://fundmarket.dk/newdeal-invest-kl-n/. Overvej risici og fordele nøje før investering. Læs mere om risici her: newdealinvest.dk/risici/ og generelt om investeringsforeningen på newdealinvest.dk. Vil du have en månedlig oversigt over alle positionerne i PMINDI? Så skriv dig op til nyhedsbrevet her: newdealinvest.dk/nyhedsbrev/. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

From storyteller to city shaper, Connie Gonzalez joins the podcast to share her journey from broadcast journalism to Chief Strategy Officer at Brooks, one of San Antonio's most dynamic mixed-use developments. She discusses how Brooks has transformed from a former Air Force base into a $1B+ economic engine and what that growth means for the future of the city—especially the South Side. Connie offers insight into her intentional, people-first leadership style, the importance of building strong relationships, and how strategic decisions can drive long-term community impact. She also reflects on her experience earning an Executive MBA from UTSA and why continuous learning is critical in a rapidly evolving world. Tune in for a conversation on leadership, growth, and what it takes to build something that lasts for generations! Birds Up!  Show NotesBrooksChanclas Y CervezasHarvey Najim $6.5M GiftBold Promise Covers Tuition at Health Science CenterUT San Antonio Dramatic Arts Little Shop of HorrorsUT San Antonio AlumniUT San Antonio Alumni EventsFiesta Arts FairUT San Antonio Fiesta MedalsBiride Bash ScrambleAlumni GalaUTSA Athletics Thanks for tuning in! Don't forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

What if the stock market could fund the life you have always wanted, and you did not need to be a finance expert to make it happen? This week on the Glow Up, Gyrl Podcast, Kyra sits down with LaKiesha Tomlin, trading mentor, engineer, and founder of Thriving Ambition, Inc. LaKiesha used the markets to fund two sabbaticals, pay down debt, earn her Executive MBA from Yale, and travel through Europe solo. Now she teaches ambitious women how to build a second income through simple, beginner-friendly trading strategies without quitting their day jobs. This conversation is packed with real talk, practical wisdom, and the kind of story that makes you want to open a brokerage account before the episode is even over. In this episode: ✨ How LaKiesha went from fear of the markets in 2008 to funding a year off from work ✨ The biggest misconceptions beginners have about trading and the truth behind them ✨ What "simple trading" actually looks like for someone starting from zero ✨ The power of freedom numbers and how to calculate yours ✨ How she funded two sabbaticals and a Yale MBA through the markets ✨ How to move from fear and overwhelm to confident, consistent action ✨ All about Profitable Traders Academy and how to get started Whether you are completely new to trading or have been curious for years but never took the first step, this episode will change how you think about building wealth on your own terms. Learn more: lakieshatrades.com Follow LaKiesha: @chartconfidence Stay connected to Glow Up, Gyrl: Website: glowupgyrl.com | Email: hello@glowupgyrl.com Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn: @glowupgyrl | Facebook: @glowupgyrlatl Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with Jim Collins and Jennifer Windus. Jim and Jennifer are Career Coaches with Darden's Professional Degree Programs Career team, and we talk with them about the Professional Advancement Course, a required, career-focused course that takes place during January term in the first year of the Executive MBA and Part-Time MBA programs. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

What if the biggest decisions shaping your farm today are actually being made a decade in advance?In this episode of the AgCulture Podcast, Paul sits down with Tony Klemm (CEO) and Tom Meade (Chief Science Officer) from Enko Chem at the World AgriTech Summit to explore how the next generation of crop protection is being built.Unlike most of agriculture, where decisions are made season to season, Enko is working on problems that don't fully exist yet — identifying future pest, disease, and resistance challenges and developing solutions years before they reach the farm gate. Using advanced discovery technologies adapted from the pharmaceutical industry, they are rethinking how new chemistries are identified, tested, and brought to market.This conversation dives into the shift happening in crop protection — from legacy molecules and slowing innovation pipelines to a new model built on collaboration, precision application, and more sustainable, highly targeted solutions.If you want to understand where chemistry, regulation, and farm productivity are heading — and what tools will be in your toolbox 10 years from now — this is a conversation worth paying attention to.Listen to the episode now!MEET THE GUESTSTony KlemmTony Klemm is the CEO of Enko Chem, Inc. with over 30 years of experience in agricultural biotechnology. Prior to joining Enko in 2025, he served as VP of Global Business Development and Licensing at Corteva Agriscience, where he led strategic growth and innovation in the Seeds Business Unit. Tony has held leadership roles at Dow AgroSciences and DowDuPont and has extensive experience in global negotiations, partnerships, and commercialization strategies. He holds an Executive MBA in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University and a Bachelor's degree from Iowa State University.Tom Meade, Ph.D.Tom Meade is Chief Science Officer at Enko Chem and has more than 30 years of experience in crop protection and trait discovery. He began his career at Mycogen and later held leadership roles at Dow AgroSciences, where he led global traits discovery. Tom has authored multiple scientific publications and holds 27 U.S. patents. He earned his Ph.D. in Entomology from UC Riverside.ABOUT THE PODCASTDiscover the world of agriculture with the "Ag Culture Podcast". This podcast will be a gateway for those passionate about agriculture to explore its global perspectives and innovative practices.Join Paul as he shares his experiences in the agricultural industry, his travels and encounters with important figures around the world.Available on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Subscribe at http://www.agculturepodcast.com and keep an eye out for future episodes, bringing insights and stories from the vibrant world of agriculture.

In this episode, we are joined by Maria Clara Sayeg from the World Economic Forum to discuss the transformative impact of AI and data on modern supply chains and how its role creates a responsive and transparent supply chain. Download the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠episode transcript⁠⁠===== In this episode, we are joined by Maria Clara Sayeg from the World Economic Forum to discuss the transformative impact of AI and data on modern supply chains and how its role creates a responsive and transparent supply chain. We will discuss the importance of real-time data and the need for cross-industry collaboration. The episode also addresses future trends in manufacturing, focusing on autonomous systems, circular resource flows, and augmented workforce capabilities. ===== Guest: Maria Clara Sayeg Ribeiro Maria Clara Sayeg Ribeiro is an industrial AI strategist and product builder who's spent the last decade at the intersection of management consulting and technology, first at DuPont Sustainable Solutions, where she led engagements across industrial clients and built a global SaaS portfolio, and now at the World Economic Forum, where she leads AI and Data Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing and Supply Chains. With a background spanning four languages, an Executive MBA from EPFL, and deployments across 190+ industrial sites globally, Maria brings a rare mix of strategic perspective and hands-on product instinct to every conversation. She's passionate about making industrial AI real, not just a slide deck, but a working system that drives measurable outcomes in sustainability, resilience, and operational performance.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: Sin ToSin brings over 15 years of experience in the digital media and technology industry – primarily in marketing, business development, thought leadership, and editorial. At SAP, they ensure that SAP's supply chain solutions are properly visible with a focus on future trends and sustainable innovations as part of the Thought Leadership & Awareness Supply Chain Team.===== Show Links:SAP Digital Supply Chain: www.sap.com/scmWorld Economic Forum (WEF):https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2026/sessions/factories-that-think/https://centres.weforum.org/centre-for-advanced-manufacturing-and-supply-chains/luminahttps://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Global_Value_Chains_Outlook_2026.pdfhttps://reports.weforum.org/docs/WEF_Global_Lighthouse_Network_2026.pdfFollow Us on Social Media : Maria Clara Sayeg Ribeiro: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaclarasayeg/ Richard Howells:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/richardjhowells Sin To: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sin-to-5334208 SAP Digital Supply Chain:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/showcase/sapdsc/ Please give us a like, share, and subscribe to stay up-to-date on future episodes!  ===== Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction to Future Supply Chains00:00:43 Meet the Guest Maria Clara Sayeg00:02:18 AI and Data in Modern Supply Chains00:04:08 Real-World AI Implementations00:10:03 Transparency and Sustainability00:12:41 Data Integration Challenges00:16:04 Cross-Industry Collaboration00:20:20 Future Trends in Manufacturing00:24:12 Conclusion and Key Takeaways

This very special episode is our first EVER live video recording with an audience of Woman Alive readers, writers, friends and friends of the podcast! Today's conversation on The Sisterhood, is inspired by International Women's Day. We live in a culture which seemingly takes any opportunity to pit women against each other. In the Bible, we have examples like Rachel and Leah competing for Jacob's affection – representing the complexity of the relationships we have with other women. Our host, Tola-Doll Fisher and her guests ask, how do we shift from high school mean girl culture, to women supporting women – at church, at work – even on the school run? And what happens when we respond to Jesus' prayer for unity (Luke 17) and intentionally curate safe spaces for women? Hannah Stephenson-Kelly is an ordinand in the Church of England. Her article for Woman Alive is the inspiration for the discussion we're having today. Read it here: https://www.womanalive.co.uk/opinion/sisterhood-is-not-just-a-label-that-ties-together-a-group-of-women-in-a-90s-sitcom/17330.article Alisa Latty-Alleyne is a leader in Christian media and has recently moved on from her role as National Director of The Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN) in UK and Ireland. Alisa has just started an Executive MBA at University of Warwick, specialising in Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence. You can connect with Alisa on LinkedIn by searching her full name. The Right Reverend Dr Jill Duff is the Anglican Bishop of Lancaster, a Premier trustee, and an author. Jill's new book is called Held in God's Gaze (SPCK) and aims to help readers discover the wisdom, prayer, and spiritual insight of saints and mystics across Christian history. The live audience Q&A questions in this episode were: 1. Has Jesus also redeemed the desire to be “liked” that Jill referred to after the fall? And if yes, how do we live in the redeemed state? 2. Meanness can be rooted in anxiety and comparison. Do you think this is more of a challenge in the digital, social media age that girls and women exist in today? 3. ⁠How does the Gospel help us understand sisterhood as part of God's design as opposed to just a social construct? 4. ⁠What would you say to women who have experienced heartbreak from sisterhood and are afraid to establish new sisterhoods? 5. ⁠⁠Do you think that sometimes we can have unrealistic expectations of each other as women and the capacity that we have to help uphold others? 6. ⁠Have any of you had to deal with betrayal by a sister, and if yes, how did you heal from it, or navigate the situation? The Woman Alive podcast is produced by award-winning podcast producer, Dami Okeke. Special offer! Podcast listeners get 50% off Woman Alive magazine: womanalive.co.uk/podcast

In this episode of The Field Guide, Peter Wilson sits down with Brian Maletis, founder of fatcork, a Seattle-based company that imports small-producer champagne directly from France and sells it to customers across the United States.Brian shares the story behind fatcork and how a career that started in the family wine distribution business eventually led him to launch his own company focused entirely on grower champagne. From harvesting grapes in Italy to working in the wine industry in New York City and ultimately starting fatcork in Seattle, Brian explains the path that led him to build a direct-to-consumer champagne business. Peter and Brian discuss the challenges of starting and sustaining a niche business, how the traditional wine distribution system works, and why fatcork takes a different approach by controlling the process from the grower's cave in France to the customer's doorstep.They also talk about the realities of entrepreneurship, the long timeline required to build a business, and why Brian believes champagne should be opened not just for celebrations—but to create them.Show NotesGuestBrian Maletis Founder, fatcorkWhat fatcork DoesImports small-production champagne from growers in the Champagne region of FranceStores and distributes it from a temperature-controlled champagne cave in SeattleShips directly to consumers across the United States fatcorkTopics CoveredThe fatcork Business ModelImporting champagne directly from small producersOperating as importer, distributor, and retailerShipping champagne directly to consumers across the U.S.Brian's Path Into the Wine BusinessGrowing up in a family wine distribution business in PortlandEarly experience delivering beer and wine to stores and restaurantsA formative harvest experience in ItalyLearning the wine industry while working in New YorkDiscovering Grower ChampagneMoving to Seattle and entering the world of small-producer champagneUnderstanding the difference between major champagne houses and grower producersWhy Brian focused his business entirely on grower champagneStarting fatcorkCompleting the Executive MBA program at the University of WashingtonWriting the business plan that became fatcorkLaunching the company in 2010Lessons From 16+ Years in BusinessThe reality behind building a niche businessWhy entrepreneurship is harder than it often appearsThe importance of persistence and long-term commitmentChampagne and Everyday MomentsWhy champagne doesn't have to be reserved for special occasionsThe idea of opening a bottle to create a special momentKey TakeawayBuilding a successful niche business often means committing to a very specific idea and staying with it for years. Brian's experience with fatcork shows how focusing on a unique product—in this case, grower champagne—can create a differentiated business in a crowded market.Resourcesfatcork https://fatcork.comPodcastThe Field Guide Practical marketing and leadership insights for business owners, hosted by Peter Wilson of BizMarketing.

In this episode of the podcast, we catch up with friend of the podcast, Zoe Mayfield Boykin. Zoe is the Associate Director of Admissions, Professional Degree Programs, at the Darden School of Business, and we talk with her about the importance of engaging your manager in your plans to participate in a Part-Time MBA or Executive MBA program. Creating a support network at work is essential for success in any working professional program, and in this conversation, Zoe shares strategies and tips for approaching this conversation. For more insights, tips, and stories about the Darden experience, be sure to check out the Discover Darden Admissions blog and follow us on Instagram @dardenmba.

Lidia Axe is an executive and business coach helping professionals and entrepreneurs build resilient, purpose-driven businesses. After a 13-year corporate career, including leadership roles at PwC, she earned an Executive MBA from London Business School and founded Get It Done Coaching. Her work focuses on resilience, clarity, and helping founders overcome growth and self-promotion challenges.

Send us a textBob Hankins brings over 20 years of dedicated experience in the medical-device industry, spanning engineering leadership, product development, process improvement and strategic technical oversight. As Director of Engineering at TE Connectivity, he leads a global team of engineers and scientists focused on designing, developing and delivering innovative customer-centric medical device solutions—particularly complex machined, extruded and laser-cut components. In this role he ensures design for manufacturing and quality within ISO 13485-compliant systems, marrying deep technical understanding with regulatory-driven manufacturing discipline.Before his current role Bob led Research & Product Development Engineering at Nordson Medical and has held key leadership positions at several medical-device companies, including overseeing product development platforms, multi-site engineering operations, manufacturing automation and system launches. Throughout his career he has honed core competencies in manufacturing process improvement, continuous improvement (including Six Sigma/Lean methodologies), design for manufacturing/assembly, regulatory compliance (ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA), and product R&D for the health-care market.Bob's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine, and an Executive MBA from the Drucker School at Claremont Graduate University. This combination of technical and business education supports his ability to lead engineering organizations in bridging innovation with operational execution, customer development and quality.In this episode we'll dive into how Bob thinks about leading engineering teams in the regulated medical-device space, how he drives design and process improvements globally, how he balances innovation with manufacturing rigor, and what advice he has for engineers growing into leadership roles in healthcare technology. We'll also explore his views on what the next wave of medical-device manufacturing and design looks like—and how engineering leaders can foster a culture of excellence, empowerment and impact. LINKS:Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rthankins/Guest website: https://www.te.com/en/home.html Aaron Moncur, hostThe Wave is  a place for engineers to actively learn, share ideas, and engage with people doing similar work. Learn more at thewave.engineer Subscribe to the show to get notified so you don't miss new episodes every Friday.The Being An Engineer podcast is brought to you by Pipeline Design & Engineering. Pipeline partners with medical & other device engineering teams who need turnkey equipment such as cycle test machines, custom test fixtures, automation equipment, assembly jigs, inspection stations and more. You can find us on the web at www.teampipeline.us Watch the show on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@TeamPipelineus

What separates a good team from a world-class one.My guest today has lived that question at the highest levels. Ollie Phillips captained England in rugby sevens, rowed across oceans, and now runs Optimist Performance, helping teams move from great to world class.We explore why most organisations spend 95% of their time playing the game and only 5% practising the hard skills of leadership and teamship. Ollie reveals how elite teams build unshakeable trust, why practising discomfort before big moments matters, and how momentum can be the most contagious force in any environment.You'll hear about Ollie's transition from being the best in the world to starting again as a beginner, and how infectious energy combined with clarity of purpose creates unstoppable teams.If you're leading a team right now, this conversation will give you fresh tools to unlock world-class performance.“We spent 95% of our time practising for 5% of the delivery” — Ollie PhillipsYou'll hear aboutWhy practising discomfort builds world-class performance capabilityCreating communities through shared experiencesTrust as the foundation of high-performing teamsCommunication that considers how messages need to be heardRed flags in team environments and cultures The difference between never losing and loving winningWhy 95% of time goes to playing versus practisingRecognising progress without comparing yourself to othersHow momentum multiplies in both directionsAbout Ollie:Ollie's journey has taken him from international rugby pitches to the boardrooms of global businesses, across oceans, over mountain peaks, and into some of the toughest environments on Earth. What unites it all? A lifelong obsession with unlocking performance — in himself, and in others.He captained England Rugby 7s, was named World 7s Player of the Year, and coached Wales Women and China's Olympic programme. He's swum the English Channel, circumnavigated the globe, stood at the North Pole, and holds four world records for feats of endurance and teamwork in some of the planet's most extreme locations.Alongside that, he's held senior leadership roles at PwC, advising global businesses on culture, strategy, and transformation. He now sits on boards across private equity, sport, and exploration, and holds an Executive MBA from Cambridge.Resources:Profile: https://shorturl.at/aY7IeOptimist Performance: https://shorturl.at/9upbUInsights: https://shorturl.at/k7P4dMy resources:Try my High-stakes meetings toolkit (https://bit.ly/43cnhnQ) Take my Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get aheadSubscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversationFor more details about me:● Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals● About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy● Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)● Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)● Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

Episode 209: In this first episode of Accelerate, host Nicola Graham is joined by our very own Andy McDonald — CEO & Co-Founder of Gameplan Performance and the voice behind Inform Performance. Nicola's work sits at the intersection of preventative health, human performance, and business strategy. With a background spanning advanced clinical practice, leadership roles across growth and M&A, and an Executive MBA, she now supports founders, funds, and performance-led organisations to translate scientific credibility into scalable strategy, measurable outcomes, and commercial growth. Andy brings 15+ years of frontline experience across elite sport — from collegiate programmes to the NBA, UFC, and Indy500 — and shares the realities of building technology as a practitioner, not just an idea. Together, they explore why Accelerate exists, and what it really takes to build products, platforms, and companies that sport will actually adopt. Topics discussed: • Why we started Accelerate • Building tech as a practitioner-founder • Managing multiple stakeholders in rehab environments • Turning evidence into products teams will trust and use - Sponsors Gameplan is a rehab Project Management & Data Analytics Platform that improves operational & communication efficiency during rehab. Gameplan provides a centralised tool for MDT's to work collaboratively inside a data rich environment VALD Performance, makers of the ForceDecks, ForceFrame, HumanTrak, Dynamo, SmartSpeed, NordBoard. VALD Performance systems are built with the high-performance practitioner in mind, translating traditionally lab-based technologies into engaging, quick, easy-to-use tools for daily testing, monitoring and training Hytro: The world's leading Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) wearable, designed to accelerate recovery and maximise athletic potential using Hytro BFR for Professional Sport.  -  Where to Find Us Keep up to date with everything that is going on with the podcast by following Inform Performance on: Instagram Twitter Our Website - Our Team Andy McDonald Ben Ashworth Steve Barrett  Pete McKnight  

Host Sarah Nicastro welcomes Jeffrey Yip, Associate Professor of Management and Organizational Studies at Simon Fraser University, who teaches leadership in the Executive MBA and Management of Technology programs, conducts research that addresses managerial challenges in work relationships and leading change, and has contributed to resources like HBR and Psychology Today. Jeff shares the need for leaders to listen to organizational pain through a process called “painstorming” and explains how doing so can significantly improve change management.

Yuval Golan is the founder and CEO of Waltz, a fintech-proptech-wealthtech startup that makes it simple for foreigners to invest in, purchase and manage U.S. residential real estate remotely. Featured by CNBC, Yahoo Finance, The Washington Post and HousingWire with over 1.5 billion impressions globally, he has managed operations generating billions of dollars across 18 countries. His expertise spans M&As, leveraged buyouts, venture capital and real estate investment, with properties in the U.S., Europe, China and Israel. Previously CEO of Unique 1 Asia International, he holds degrees in economics and business from Utrecht University and Luiss Guido Carli University and a joint Executive MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and Peking University. Recognized as Inman's 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year, Yuval is a global citizen fluent in several languages.In this episode we discuss how investors living abroad can invest in and finance properties in the U.S. Yuval shares insights into the American real estate market and outlines the steps foreign investors must take to purchase property remotely. He explains the challenges international buyers face—such as financing, legal requirements and property management—and details how fintech solutions like Waltz simplify the process. Our conversation highlights strategies to overcome obstacles and capitalize on U.S. real estate opportunities from anywhere in the world.You Can Find Yuval @:Website: https://www.getwaltz.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvalgolan1/

In this inspiring and educational episode of The Big Bid Theory, host Bill Culhane engages in a powerful conversation with procurement thought leader Chris Smith about the evolving role of public procurement and what it means to lead with purpose in 2026 and beyond. Public procurement professionals, leadership‑minded listeners, and anyone passionate about ethical impact will discover fresh perspectives on how the field is transforming from a compliance‑driven function into a strategic engine of trust, innovation, and measurable outcomes. Together, Bill and Chris explore:Why public procurement is a tremendous opportunity for professionals driven by ethics and meaningful impact.The core principles of servant leadership and how putting people first builds more effective teams and sustainable results in government procurement.The role of AI and strategic thinking in optimizing procurement processes while safeguarding integrity and accountability.How professional certification, including the NIGP Certified Public Procurement (CPP) credential, boosts credibility, career growth, and elevates procurement as a respected profession.Real‑world insights on leadership, career development, and the future of public procurement that will inspire you to think differently about your role and opportunities ahead.Appropriate to this episode, Bill shares a reminder that the 2025 David and Beverly Nash Leadership Award recipient will be named this week!Whether you're a seasoned Chief Procurement Officer, an emerging leader in public procurement, or someone curious about the intersection of leadership and public service, this episode delivers compelling insights, practical advice, and strategic inspiration to fuel your professional journey.If you believe public procurement should be more than a checkbox, you want to build trust, drive impact, and lead with purpose, this episode of The Big Bid Theory is made for you.Rick Jennings shares the final Crazy Bids You Can Win of season 11. Don't miss it!

Ever felt overwhelmed by breakneck growth, scattered systems, and a CEO who just wants “more”—now? If you're a second-in-command, this episode flips the pain of scaling upside down.Host Sivana Brewer dives deep with Inaas Arabi, COO at Block & Associates Realty and an industry veteran who's engineered two rounds of company doubling (with a third on deck). They break down order-from-chaos strategies, how to build systems that actually scale, and the hidden math of hiring for sustainable results. Hear why most “growth plans” fail, and how trusted advisors and specialized team pods change everything.Don't miss out—if you want to avoid costly mistakes, burnout, and leadership isolation, tune in now. This episode exposes proven, rare insights and actionable frameworks you simply won't get anywhere else.Timestamped Highlights[00:00] – From scorching Austin heat to building legacy: Inaas's introduction and real-world leadership challenge[00:03] – The “three-month property turnover” nightmare and the breakthrough that shattered it[00:16] – The surprising danger in property manager–centric models and the pod system that solves it[00:27] – Chaos vs. order: When to build systems and when to let things break (and why most get it wrong)[00:32] – The obscure art of error rates—and why perfect service is a myth, even for world-class COOs[00:34] – How trusted advisors expose hidden blind spots that can kill your growth[00:39] – Building your mentor board: Where to find them and how to make the relationship work[00:48] – Tripling scale and checking off U.S. states—behind the personal drive fueling strategic victoriesResources & MentionsZillowRealPageAmerican Homes 4 RentProgress ResidentialUltraSourceEOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System)About the GuestInaas Arabi is an accomplished executive with over 25 years in real estate and property management, including leadership roles at companies like Zillow, RealPage, and American Homes 4 Rent. Since joining Block & Associates Realty in May 2023, she has focused on optimizing operations and driving strategic growth in the greater Atlanta and North Carolina regions. Inaas holds an Executive MBA from Kennesaw State University and has a strong background in asset management, operations, and tech-driven solutions for the real estate industry.

On this episode of Coaching Call, Sifu Rafael welcomes Maggie Perotin, an international business and leadership coach dedicated to helping service-based entrepreneurs start, grow, and scale their businesses without the overwhelm. Through her signature DREAM-PLAN-DO coaching model, Maggie empowers her clients to confidently evolve into high-performing CEOs who lead with clarity, balance, and purpose.With over 15 years of corporate leadership and coaching experience, Maggie brings a wealth of knowledge to every conversation. She holds an Executive MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute and is the host of The Diamond Effect Podcast, where she shares strategies and stories that inspire business owners to shine in every facet of their work and life.Based in Toronto, Canada, Maggie embraces life with her blended family of four children. When she's not coaching or speaking, she enjoys time in nature, traveling, reading, dancing, and sharing good food with loved ones.Sifu Rafael is a master instructor, entrepreneur, and visionary founder of Speaking Prowess and the NYC Experience Mastermind. As the creator and host of eight global live shows seen in over 125 countries, he has built a worldwide platform that unites communication, leadership, and holistic transformation.A lifelong martial artist with more than 50 years of experience, Sifu Rafael is also the creator of Sifu's Mind Body Method™, a 90-day transformational system designed to help individuals detox their bodies and minds, optimize performance, and unlock their inner power through mindset, movement, journaling, hydration, and fasting.Through his keynote speaking, coaching, and live events, Sifu Rafael has impacted thousands of people across the globe—empowering them to master their voice, lead with clarity, and transform their lives from the inside out.Recognized for his dynamic presence and ability to inspire, Sifu Rafael continues to expand his mission of elevating human potential, one voice and one leader at a time.This episode is brought to you by Sifu's Mind Body Method, a 90-day lifestyle transformation that blends movement, mindset, nutrition, hydration, fasting, journaling, and faith. Learn more at sifurafael.com/smbmWatch this and every episode on YouTube and don't forget to subscribe at https://www.youtube.com/@sifurafaeltv?sub_confirmation=1#coachingcall #sifurafael #speakingprowess #communication #leadership #mindbodymethod #businessgrowth #entrepreneurship

In this special 500th episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron is joined by Meridith Kuba, Vice President of Operations and Sales for the COO Alliance.This time out, you're invited into a candid and energetic conversation that explores the unique dynamic between two long-time business collaborators. Through shared memories and deeply personal reflections, Cameron and Meridith peel back the curtain on what it truly takes to build and maintain a successful leadership partnership over nearly a decade. It's more than just strategy and execution. It's about trust, loyalty, and the unspoken understanding that fuels great teamwork.Throughout the discussion, Meridith touches on lessons learned from her personal journey, including the surprising turns that shaped her career and the core values that now guide her professional and personal decisions. Expect laughs, a few hard truths, and meaningful takeaways about pursuing work that inspires a deep sense of fulfillment. You'll also hear how intentional communication and alignment have helped this team navigate growth without compromising culture.With a heartfelt look at the past and an optimistic eye toward the future, this episode delivers a blend of wisdom, wit, and real-world leadership insight that will resonate with entrepreneurs, executives, and anyone in between.If you've enjoyed this episode of the Second in Command podcast, be sure to leave a review and subscribe today!Enjoy!In This Episode You'll Learn:The early days of the COO Alliance, the importance of connections, and the high rate of members wanting to continue participating.Meridith's experience of completing an Executive MBA and the lack of new business insights gained.The challenges of delegating and the importance of follow-up and systems like ClickUp.Why Meridith's genuine love for the COO Alliance and the ability to convey its value contribute to her sales success.The value of CEOs being informed about their COOs' learning and experiences.And much more...Guest Bio:Meridith Kuba is the VP of Operations & Sales at COO Alliance, where she's the go-to fixer—whether you need strategies planned or problems solved. Known affectionately as the “Wonder Woman” of the team, she balances big-picture thinking with a delightfully down-to-earth vibe. With a playful streak, farm-inspired grit, and a knack for multi-tasking, Meridith brings both heart and horsepower to leading teams in today's fast-moving business world.Resources:Connect with Meridith: Website | LinkedInConnect with Cameron: Website | LinkedInGet Cameron's latest book – "Second in Command: Unleash the Power of Your COO"Get Cameron's online course – Invest In Your LeadersDisclaimer:The views,...