Podcasts about F500

Episode 158: Grab the Ultimate Ad Script right HERE - https://join.digitaltrailblazer.com/ultimate-ad-scriptGenerating qualified leads for your online business can sometimes be a very labor-intensive process… especially if you rely on cold outreach to get clients.In this episode, Frank Sondors explains how you can program an AI agent to do your outbound cold outreach for you, make contact with your ideal prospects, engage in conversation with them, answer their questions, and book them to sales calls on your calendar.About Frank Sondors: Frank comes with over a decade of experience in B2B Sales whether as a top individual contributor and all the way leading large sales teams. Currently, he's building Salesforge and other forges to help solopreneurs, coaches and all the way up to F500 to hit their sales pipeline targets.Connect with Frank: https://www.salesforge.ai/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/franksondors/Get 10% OFF Salesforge.ai and other forges using: SALESANDBACONGrab the Ultimate Ad Script right HERE - https://join.digitaltrailblazer.com/ultimate-ad-script✅ Connect With Us:Website - https://DigitalTrailblazer.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrailblazerTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaltrailblazerTwitter: https://twitter.com/DgtlTrailblazerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTrailblazer

Guests: Kirstie Failey @ Google Threat Intelligence Group Scott Runnels @ Mandiant Incident Response   Topics: What is the hardest thing about turning distinct incident reports into a fun to read and useful report like M-Trends? How much are the lessons and recommendations skewed by the fact that they are all “post-IR” stories? Are “IR-derived” security lessons the best way to improve security? Isn't this a bit like learning how to build safely from fires vs learning safety engineering? The report implies that F500 companies suffer from certain security issues despite their resources, does this automatically mean that smaller companies suffer from the same but more? "Dwell time" metrics sound obvious, but is there magic behind how this is done? Sometimes “dwell tie going down” is not automatically the defender's win, right? What is the expected minimum dwell time? If “it depends”, then what does it  depend on? Impactful outliers vs general trends (“by the numbers”), what teaches us more about security? Why do we seem to repeat the mistakes so much in security? Do we think it is useful to give the same advice repeatedly if the data implies that it is correct advice but people clearly do not do it? Resources: M-Trends 2025 report Mandiant Attack Lifecycle EP205 Cybersecurity Forecast 2025: Beyond the Hype and into the Reality EP147 Special: 2024 Security Forecast Report  

Today on The Cameron Journal Podcast, we are talking with Guy Morris who is a long-time F500 executive who has all sorts of interesting knowledge on AI, artificial intelligence and advanced science that will radically change the way we live and possibly humanity as a whole.

Steve is a top talent strategist and leadership expert with 30+ years of experience. He famously led LinkedIn's early hyper-growth phase as its first CHRO, building its world-class company culture from scratch, and scaling the organization from 400 to 4,000 employees in 3.5 years.       As one of the most provocative global thought leaders on the future of work, Steve is hired not only by F500 companies but by entire countries to help them navigate the talent landscape. His clientele spans all the way from Google, X, Slack, BBC, and Intel, to the City of Lisbon, which hired him to develop the startup incubator Unicorn Factory.      His award-winning book Workquake is considered a game changer for leaders and organizations on the future of work in a post-COVID world. He has also written for Forbes and Inc., will soon be writing for Business Insider, and frequently appears on Bloomberg and CNBC to talk about the evolving nature of work, talent management, the Big Resignation, and successful leadership.  He is regularly asked for advice by legacy institutions like Harvard, as well as top VCs and management firms including Accenture, Deloitte, and McKinsey, and today sits on the board of three corporations. 

Maria Gonidi, the People & Culture Europe Operations Vice President at The Coca-Cola Company, joins us from Athens to speak about her career in HR and what the present and future of People Operations look like in F500 companies.   Tune in to hear about: Maria's career journey and what inspired her to build a career in HR The Pillars of HR: talent, connecting with the business, capabilities, culture & strategy What skills will future leaders need to have to be successful  The impact of tech on business Company culture & the future of work More: Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fmcgguys/  Audio Mixing by Rodrigo Chávez Voice Acting by Jason Martorell Parsekian

Sivan details both why Xylem set up a corporate innovation and venture capital team in 2021 and how those efforts move the needle for a $8B revenue F500 water-focused corporation that spans 150 countries and 23,000 employees, dives into how integral water and water technology are for the current Ai frenzy and data center boom to actually achieve the potential everyone is hoping for, outlines some of the water improvement efforts that will be required in order for international supply chain reshuffling to occur where water access might prove challenging (ie. Nuevo Leon), and finally we discuss how everything Xylem innovates on is inherently sustainable and what that means to her. 

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, Charles Benisch, Director of Renewable Advisory at ENGIE Impact, covers how to move from admirable renewable energy goals to actionable strategies that align with executive priorities, as well as the rising risks of climate-related lawsuits, the impact of skyrocketing energy costs, and the looming pressure on supply chains. For organizations committed to sustainability, he outlines how innovative solutions like community solar programs and tax credit transfers can be leveraged to create budget-free paths to achieving green goals while still benefiting the bottom line. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... ● The concept of exponential growth in the renewable energy industry (02:18) ● Challenges in scaling renewable energy (03:45) ● Climate-related risks, lawsuits,and reputational risks (05:29) ● Energy costs and operating profits (11:12) ● Scope 3 emissions and supply challenges (14:07) ● The use of tax credits to support sustainability goals (18:54) ● Flexible solutions for advancing renewable energy (23:32) Click here for detailed show notes Connect with Charles Benisch On LinkedIn Charles Benisch is the Director of Renewable Advisory at ENGIE Impact where he helps F500 companies and institutional buyers develop and manage renewable energy portfolios. Charles brings 12+ years' experience in the renewable energy market, and he specializes in the development of renewable energy strategies that reduce cost, drive earnings, and manage risk. Building upon years in product development and commercial strategy at two of the world's largest renewable advisory companies, Charles is an expert in helping clients develop business cases, communicate value internally, and align stakeholders. Prior to his role at ENGIE Impact, Charles helped build and scale Enel X's renewable advisory practice. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions Smart Energy Decisions Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com

“The three change dimensions of the product operating model are changing how you build, changing how you solve problems, and changing how you decide which problems to solve." Chris Jones, Partner at Silicon Valley Product Group (SVPG) and co-author of “TRANSFORMED: Moving to the Product Operating Model,” joins me to discuss how organizations can transform and innovate like top tech companies. Chris introduces the Product Operating Model (POM), a set of principles for building products that prioritize outcomes over outputs. He contrasts POM with traditional IT and project models, emphasizing the importance of empowering cross-functional teams, fostering trust, and aligning stakeholders around a unified product strategy. Chris also delves into the three dimensions of POM, highlighting the need for changing how we build, how we solve problems, and how we prioritize problems to solve. Additionally, he explores the crucial role of the CEO, the product leaders, and the product team's key competencies in driving successful transformations to POM.   Listen out for: Career Journey - [00:01:56] Moving Into Product Management - [00:05:40] Key Theme of “Transformed” - [00:07:13] Product Operating Model (POM) - [00:10:39] Model, Not a Framework - [00:15:52] The Driver's Seat in POM - [00:19:28] Changing How You Build - [00:23:00] Importance of Instrumentation & Monitoring - [00:26:37] Changing How You Solve Problems - [00:28:27] Product Discovery & Experimentation - [00:32:03] Empowerment & Trust - [00:36:10] Changing How You Decide What Problems to Solve - [00:39:21] Unified Product Vision & Strategy - [00:42:56] The Role of the CEO & Product Leaders - [00:44:45] Product Model Competencies - [00:48:36] 3 Tech Lead Wisdom - [00:53:05] _____ Chris Jones's BioChris has spent over 30 years building and leading product teams that defined new product categories at startups to F500 software companies including Lookout, Symantec, and Vontu. A holder of multiple patents, he has discovered and developed new products in consumer and enterprise mobile, web, data, and platform services. Chris has worked directly with over 200 companies ranging from startups to very large enterprise across a wide variety of technologies, business models and industries. Chris has worked directly with leadership and operational teams at these companies to better align their organization, process, tools, and culture with modern product best practices. Follow Chris: LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/chrisjonessvpg Silicon Valley Product Group – svpg.com SVPG Product Masterclass – eventbrite.com/e/svpg-product-masterclass-asiapac-timing-tickets-874015693467 _____ Our Sponsors Enjoy an exceptional developer experience with JetBrains. Whatever programming language and technology you use, JetBrains IDEs provide the tools you need to go beyond simple code editing and excel as a developer.Check out FREE coding software options and special offers on jetbrains.com/store/#discounts.Make it happen. With code. Manning Publications is a premier publisher of technical books on computer and software development topics for both experienced developers and new learners alike. Manning prides itself on being independently owned and operated, and for paving the way for innovative initiatives, such as early access book content and protection-free PDF formats that are now industry standard.Get a 40% discount for Tech Lead Journal listeners by using the code techlead24 for all products in all formats. Like this episode?Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/185.Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

Transforming and Understanding Lazy LeadershipIn a recent episode of "The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Show," host Josh engaged in a compelling conversation with Holunga, a distinguished leadership trainer, TEDx speaker, coach, and author. As the principal and executive coach at Chinook Executive Solutions, Julie is dedicated to eradicating lazy leadership and promoting impactful leadership practices. This blog post explores the key themes and actionable insights from their discussion, offering valuable guidance for leaders and organizations aiming for excellence.Lazy leadership, as defined by Julie, refers to a lack of proactive, engaged, and effective leadership. It can manifest in several ways, such as micromanagement, lack of vision, and poor communication. These behaviors can lead to decreased employee morale, reduced productivity, and high turnover rates, as employees feel undervalued and unmotivated. Julie's approach to combating lazy leadership involves fostering self-awareness, developing emotional intelligence, and ensuring clear vision and communication within organizations.Julie's comprehensive leadership training is tailored to meet the unique needs of each leader and organization. Her methodology emphasizes self-awareness and reflection, developing emotional intelligence, and empowering and delegating tasks effectively. By promoting continuous learning and development, Julie helps leaders stay relevant and effective. Her services include one-on-one coaching, workshops, training programs, and a wealth of online resources. For those seeking to elevate their leadership skills, Julie's programs offer invaluable support and guidance.About Julie Holunga:Julie Holunga is a Leadership Trainer and Executive Coach developing professionals to amplify their influence and impact. She works with Attorneys, CPAs, and Business Leaders, with an expertise in the careers of female professionals. Julie's clients excelled in their careers with her proven communication strategies, honed their leadership skills, built increased visibility, and heightened confidence. Julie works with highly driven teams to instill the Trusted Voice Paradigm to develop collaborative patterns that deliver value. Through these programs, leaders learn to get out of their own way, develop trusting relationships with key stakeholders, and have a positive impact on the organization's bottom line.Prior to starting her own consulting practice, Julie served as Project Manager for Alumni Career Services at Harvard Business School, where she focused on advancing the careers of female alumni. She worked with F500 companies to retain and advance women into positions of leadership. Julie is one of thirty Global Master Trainers with Emergenetics®, teaching leaders, teams, and global organizations to align their communication for positive impact. Julie gave her first TEDx Talk in 2020: Don't Let Your Words Sabotage Your Career. She is a contributing author to the leadership book for women, On the Rise. Julie earned her BA at Union College and her MBA at Boston College. She spent seven years living and attending school in France, India, and Hong Kong. Julie and her family moved from Boston to Calgary, Canada, and are now settled in the beautiful foothills of Denver.About Chinook Executive Solutions:Chinook Executive Solutions is a Denver-based training and coaching firm serving mid-career attorneys, CPAs, and female business leaders.We help ambitious professionals reduce stress, manage their time, lead with confidence, and build their businesses.Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this...

Mastering Financial Validation: Insights from Chris McCall In a recent episode of The Thoughtful Entrepreneur Show, host Josh Elledge sat down with Chris McCall, the co-founder and CEO of Valid8 Financial, to delve into the intricacies of financial validation for businesses. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for entrepreneurs looking to solidify their financial strategies and ensure sustainable growth. Here, we break down the key takeaways and actionable advice shared by Chris McCall.Financial validation is a critical process for any business, ensuring that financial data is accurate, reliable, and aligned with the company's strategic goals. Chris McCall emphasizes the importance of this process in building investor confidence and guiding business decisions. Key components include the accuracy of financial data through regular audits and automated systems, reliability and consistency via standardized reporting and historical data analysis, and alignment with strategic goals through goal-oriented financial planning and performance metrics.Investors need to trust that a company's financial data is accurate and that the business is on a solid financial footing. Chris McCall shares several strategies to build and maintain this trust, such as transparent communication with regular updates and open dialogue, demonstrating financial health through strong balance sheets and effective cash flow management, and showcasing a proven track record with consistent performance and case studies. By following these strategies, entrepreneurs can build a robust financial foundation that supports sustainable growth and long-term success.About Chris McCall:As CEO and Cofounder, Chris leads VALID8's vision, strategy, and execution. Prior to cofounding VALID8, Chris led marketing as Chief Marketing Officer for NexGen Storage where he built a world class marketing team around strategic market analysis and product management.Chris started his career as an Electrical Engineer designing systems forBoeing 747's. Identifying the need to modernize the engineering design data infrastructure, he revamped how system design software could leverage large datasets more effectively. Passionate about extracting value from big data systems, Chris took on several product roles with start-ups acquired by F500 companies HP and SanDisk.About Valid8 Financial:Valid8 Financial has become the global leader in Verified Financial Intelligence (VFI) and is used on the highest profile, most complex bankruptcy, fraud, and cryptocurrency cases in the world, but it all started with a frustrated team of accountants trying to untangle a Ponzi scheme case in 2017.Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guestLinks Mentioned in this Episode:Want to learn more? Check out Valid8 Financial website at https://www.valid8financial.com/Check out Valid8 Financial on LinkedIn athttps://www.linkedin.com/company/greenbananaseo/Check out Chris McCall on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmccall/Don't forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time! More from UpMyInfluence:We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE.Are you a 6-figure consultant? I've got high-level intros for you. Learn more here.What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER?

In this episode, we'll discuss how to use AI to: Score and prioritize accounts. Research accounts. Prospect. Benyamin Holley is an Enterprise SDR at Lightyear, and Founder of Lazy Sales Benyamin is building a true enterprise outbound motion from the ground up. Helping refine targeting, messaging, processes and tooling. He booked meetings with 2 of the F500 so far. In Q1 '24 - #1 in outbound sales accepted meetings. Connect with Benyamin on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/benyaminholley/ If you want to work with Benyamin, check his website: lazysales.xyz Here's a bit more info about Benyamin's accounts and buyer personas: Segment: Enterprise, Fortune 500 Personas: IT leaders Industries: All Market: North America ----

Azita Martin,  Vice President and GM of AI for Retail, CPG and QSR at NVIDIA is our very special guest. She joins us to discuss the ways AI is beginning to transform the retail landscape, and how NVIDIA is helping accelerate retailers' journeys.We start off by discussing how NVIDIA has grown to become the third most valuable company in the world, before focusing in on how they leverage their hardware and software solutions to power retail innovation. We dig into where GenAI is gaining the greatest traction and where new use cases are emerging that save retailers money and drive great effectiveness. In particular, we explore how "digital twins" can unlock previously unimaginable value.But first we give our hot takes on the week in retail news, including a bit of good news on the grocery inflation front and strong quarterly results from Walmart and one of our favorite emerging remarkable brands On Running. But the earnings news is far less favorable for JC Penney and Home Depot. We end with a discussion of Wayfair's first big (and overdue) foray into physical retail.Presented by Celonis.Information from NVIDIA:https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/lp/industries/state-of-ai-in-retail-and-cpg/https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/industries/retail/driving-agility-in-retail-with-ai-ebook/https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/industries/retail/About AzitaAzita leads the Retail team at NVIDIA. She is responsible for global go-to-market strategy in the vertical. She advises senior executives on best practices of leveraging AI to improve operational efficiencies and identify new revenue streams. Prior to NVIDIA, Azita was the Chief Marketing Officer at Maana, an AI software platform used by industrial companies to accelerate building AI applications. Azita has been working with the Chief Digital Officers and heads of analytics/AI of F500 industrial companies and is intimately familiar with the top AI use cases that are demonstrating business value. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor, board member, and keynote speaker focused on strategic growth and transformation and the impact of digital disruption. He is the author of the bestselling book Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption and the all new Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption , now available for purchase in the U.S. and available for pre-order at book retailers elsewhere. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior contributor and on social media..Don't forget to join Steve's new Linked Group for his new book.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Secure conference with leaders from The Gap and Kroger talking about violence in retail stores, keynotes on the state & future of retail in Orlando and Halifax, and at the 2023 Canadian GroceryConnex conference, hosting the CEOs of Walmart Canada, Longo's and Save-On-Foods Canada. Michael brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice. Michael also produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in North America, Remarkable Retail,Canada's top retail industry podcast; the Voice of Retail; Canada's top food industry and the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor, with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois. Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail influencers for the fourth year in a row, Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer, and you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok. Available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state of the retail industry in Canada and the U.S., and the future of retail.

Ken Eslick is the Co-Founder and CEO of The Leaders Lab - an Executive Leadership Recruiting Firm, and he's the host of "The Leaders Lab Podcast," a weekly show that delves into the world of leadership and personal development. As a Tony Robbins Trainer and President/Founder of The Leaders Lab, Ken shares actionable advice and lessons from great leaders across all walks of life. Ken is an expert in leadership and team building, with extensive experience leading teams as large as 1,000 in both public and private companies. As a C-Suite Coach & Talent Acquisition Specialist, Ken has had a successful F500 exit and has placed over 500 executives. https://www.linkedin.com/in/keneslick/https://www.theleaderslab.co/ ----- John Bates provides 1:1 Executive Communications Coaching, both in-person and online, as well as large and small group training. Sign up for his free weekly micro-trainings at https://johnbates.com/mini-trainings and create a great leadership communications habit that makes you the kind of leader who inspires trust, loyalty and connection.

Overcoming adversity and trauma at an early age built resilience. A trait that has remained with her throughout her life and has helped Victoria Pelletier excel as a corporate executive, mentor and leader — for which she is often characterized as dynamic and unstoppable. She converted her setbacks into a comeback by becoming an Award winning executive leader, #1 best selling author, in demand professional public speaker, corporate executive, board director, entrepreneur, #1 social seller/public brand worldwide per LinkedIn for her F500 employers, and MORE! Listen NOW to discover, How To Become Unstoppable In Spite Of Your Circumstances --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/30minutehour/support

Afterburner Fighter Pilots - Motivational Keynote SpeakersDown Range: A Transitioning Veteran's Career Guide to Life's Next Phase: Murphy, James D., Duke, William M.: 9781118790151: Amazon.com: BooksGet Expert Advice Instantly - MinnectJim "Murph" Murphy, the Founder and CEO of Afterburner, Inc., has a unique and powerful mix of leadership skills in both the military and business worlds. After graduating from the University of Kentucky, Murph joined the U.S. Air Force where he learned to fly the F-15. He has logged over 1,200 hours as an instructor pilot in the F-15 and has accumulated over 3,200 hours of flight time in other high-performance jet aircraft. As the 116th Fighter Wing's Chief of Training for the Georgia Air National Guard, Murph's job was to keep 42 combat-trained Fighter Pilots ready to deploy worldwide within 72 hours. As a flight leader, he has flown missions to Central America, Asia, Central Europe and the Middle East. After years in the military, Murph returned to his love of business. Prior to his service in the U.S. Air Force, Murph had a successful career in imaging equipment sales, where he helped increase his company's sales by 500%. Years later, Murph became Director of Sales for a small paint company. Realizing that the concepts of the Flawless Execution model could be applied to business, he engaged the proven model — "Plan. Brief. Execute. Debrief." — and increased his company's sales from $5 million to $52 million. Realizing that many companies could benefit from these same concepts, Murph started Afterburner in early 1996. Through his leadership, Afterburner has landed on Inc. Magazine's "Inc. 500 List" twice. Murph has been regularly featured in such publications as The Wall Street Journal, BusinessWeek, Inc. Magazine, Newsweek, Meetings & Conventions Magazine and has appeared on CNN, Fox News, and Bloomberg news to name a few. He has also been named as one of Atlanta's top 50 entrepreneurs by Catalyst Magazine. To date, the Afterburner team of elite military professionals has led over 1 million executives, sales professionals, and business people from every industry through Afterburner's Flawless Execution Model, and its unique, high-energy programs. Afterburner notable clients include the Who's Who of the Global 1000 list of companies. Murph's groundbreaking book Business Is Combat, is now in its third printing, and his latest book Flawless Execution was released May 1st, 2005 by Harper Collins publishing. Murph has spoken at the world's notable business schools to include Harvard, Wharton, Cornell, Emory, and Duke. 

Strategic ERP Transformation: Change Management, PMO, and M&A Insights Episode Overview – Strategic ERP Transformation In this episode, we explore the vital intersections of PMO, IT governance, and the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions. This episode is loaded with value for investment firm leaders, strategic planners, and anyone keen on understanding the nuances of driving successful organizational change in a competitive environment.  You’ll gain insights into the best practices of PMO implementation, the role of IT in transformative mergers, and how to navigate the complexities of corporate change. Whether you’re an executive, a project manager, or a stakeholder in the investment community, this episode is designed to provide you with valuable knowledge to enhance your  approach to strategic ERP Transformation. https://episodes.castos.com/5fc108e0462768-18027408/1688417/c1e-jwxrbq015pc0o0x4-1xg6x836awxd-fpc1np.mp3 Meet the Guest – Strategic ERP Transformation Jen L. Skrabak, PfMP, PMP, MBA Vice President NSA SoCal I have over 18 years of corporate experience as an Executive for F500 companies leading strategic planning, portfolio/program management, organizational change management, and operational excellence. I currently serve as Vice President at NSA SoCal, a leading professional speakers association. I hold the PfMP, PMP, and Prosci certifications, as well as the PMI Distinguished Contribution Award. As an international keynote speaker, author, and award-winning expert, I share my insights and best practices on how to lead and manage complex digital transformation programs across various industries, such as HealthTech, SaaS, and Cloud/Data/Analytics. I have created, designed, and led five Program Management Offices (PMOs) with teams of 50-500 for large organizations, including a Fortune 5 company, and managed portfolios and programs worth hundreds of millions of dollars. I am passionate about empowering and inspiring project professionals to unleash their superpowers by helping them strategize their portfolio, career, and life. XLinkedIn Meet the Host Dr. Jack G. Nestell Founding Partner | Nestell & Associates Dr. Jack G. Nestell is a highly accomplished IT and ERP business advisor, author, and speaker with over 30 years of experience in leadership and implementation of ERP systems across various industries. He is the founding partner of Nestell & Associates, a management and strategy firm that specializes in organizational change, readiness, and ERP implementation. Dr. Nestell is also an accomplished academic researcher who has contributed to ERP research. With his practical expertise and academic knowledge, he provides innovative and proven solutions for his clients. Find out more at nestellassociates.com LinkedIn Key Discussion Points: ERP Change Management 06:30  Segment 1: Strategic ERP Transformation: Strategies for Organizational Change in Growth Jen, considering your deep experience in PMO and strategic planning, what key strategies should investment firms adopt to effectively navigate organizational change? How do you identify and mitigate common strategic planning pitfalls that could impact a firm’s growth potential? A general question, Can you discuss the impact of effective change management on the growth and valuation of investment-centric organizations? Nestell & Associates supports a great deal of mergers and acquisitions, In your approach to PMO setup and strategic planning, what unique considerations come into play for firms with a strong focus on growth through acquisitions and expansions? 21:48  Segment 2: Integrating IT and ERP for Transformational Success From your experience, what are the crucial elements for integrating IT and ERP systems during transformational ventures? How do you balance operational continuity with large-scale digital transformations in rapidly growing or merging entities? In the context of transformational ventures, what role does IT governance play in ensuring successful outcomes? What best practices can you recommend for achieving seamless integration and enhanced value in mergers and acquisitions? 40:15  Segment 3: Optimizing IT and ERP for Enhanced Returns Given your background with top-tier clients, what strategies should growth-oriented firms implement for effective IT and ERP management to enhance returns? How does readiness for IT and ERP transformations impact the success of firms with a significant focus on portfolio expansion? Could you talk about the role of PMO in driving ERP success and risk mitigation in large-scale projects? What advice would you offer for leveraging technology to drive organizational change and maintain a competitive edge in the market? Harness the Full Power of Your ERP System for Strategic ERP Transformation Success!At Nestell & Associates, we specialize in Strategic ERP Transformation, guiding you through every step of your journey toward operational excellence and sustained growth. Our expert team is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of your ERP systems, ensuring seamless integration and optimization that drives real business value. Discover how we can transform your ERP challenges into your competitive advantage! Contact Us Today Related Episodes – Strategic ERP Transformation 89: AI's Role in ERP and Organizational Evolution with Guest David Shapiro 68: ERP Success: Practitioner Pointers with Guest David Ogilvie 52: ERP Organizational Change Success: Leadership and Management with Guest Dr. Todd Dewett Related Article from The ERP Organizational Change Success Blog https://nestellassociates.com/erp-project-letter-cxos/ Latest Episodes Episode 99: Effective ERP Communication Strategies for Business-IT Alignment by Dr. Jack G. Nestell | Mar 21, 2024 | Effective ERP Communication Strategies for Business-IT Alignment Episode Overview - ERP Communication Strategies In this episode, we dive into "Effective ERP Communication Strategies for Business-IT Alignment." We explore the essential tactics and strategies to bridge... Episode 98: Strategic ERP Transformation: Change Management, PMO, and M&A Insights by Dr. Jack G. Nestell | Mar 14, 2024 | Strategic ERP Transformation: Change Management, PMO, and M&A InsightsEpisode Overview - Strategic ERP Transformation In this episode, we explore the vital intersections of PMO, IT governance, and the dynamic world of mergers and acquisitions. This episode is... Episode 97: PE Digital Strategies: Digital Transformation and Organizational Change by Dr. Jack G. Nestell | Mar 6, 2024 | PE Digital Strategies: Digital Transformation and Organizational ChangeEpisode Overview - Private Equity Technology Integration In this episode, we dive into PE Digital Strategies and mechanisms that drive success in private equity firms. We'll explore cutting-edge... About Nestell & Associates Where People, Processes, and Technology Align Nestell & Associates specializes in providing M&A ERP and IT consulting services for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. We offer a range of vendor-neutral services to support all stages of the investment cycle. Moreover, we know how to effectively minimize or eliminate the issues you experience during M&A. With Private Equity Technology Solutions as 100% of our business, we bring a unique approach to ERP that other firms can't compete with. Learn About Our Services Nestell & Associates News Dedicated to Private Equity Stakeholders, Practitioners & Researchers Seeking ERP Organizational Change Success! 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From the grips of a challenging childhood to the pinnacles of corporate leadership, Victoria Pelletier's story is not just inspiring; it's a blueprint for turning adversity into achievement. Listen as we peel back the layers of Victoria's journey, revealing the pivotal moments that shaped her into the powerhouse she is today. Her story is a masterclass in transcending socioeconomic barriers, and in this episode, she unpacks the importance of self-reflection and vulnerability in fostering genuine connections and building a resolute mindset.With Victoria's insights, we touch on the art of relaunching oneself through the cultivation of resilience. She offers a candid account of how dropping her own emotional defenses allowed her to form more authentic relationships, and how these experiences, underpinned by a strong foundation of self-reflection and adaptability, propelled her forward. The conversation is a treasure trove of wisdom on leadership and mentorship, where Victoria shares how being strategically intentional can not only transform how we approach challenges but also how we guide others to do the same. It's a lesson in owning our stories, learning from failure, and empowering ourselves and others to adopt a 'no excuses' philosophy.The episode rounds off with a foray into the power of personal branding and the legacy we leave behind. Victoria unravels the importance of storytelling in crafting a unique personal narrative and its role in setting us apart in both our careers and personal ventures. We examine the evolving nature of goals and aspirations, the joy that comes with aligning with our values, and the courage involved in redefining our paths.Join us for this enriching dialogue that's sure to spark reflection on the essence of your own personal brand and path to success.About Our Guest: Award winning executive leader, #1 best selling author, in demand professional public speaker, corporate executive, board director, entrepreneur, #1 social seller/public brand worldwide per LinkedIn for her F500 employers, sought out for discussions on motivation, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, women in leadership, culture, workforce and more."Unstoppable and Dynamic: Born to lead and not to be led."Overcoming adversity and trauma at an early age built resilience. A trait that has remained with her throughout her life and has helped Victoria excel as a corporate executive, mentor and leader — for which she is often characterized as dynamic and unstoppable.https://victoria-pelletier.com/Start Your ReLaunch Journey Today: https://therelaunchco.comInterested in being a guest on the ReLaunch Podcast or booking Hilary as a guest? Email UsFind Us on Your Favorite Podcast App - Subscribe Now

Did you know that mature entrepreneurs bring a wealth of diverse experiences to the table?  In this episode of Figure Eight, Jackie Dinsmore highlights the value of founders with life experience. Her venture capital firm, Extra Innings Ventures, embraces this philosophy by investing in seasoned individuals. Jackie and Julie also discuss how letting go of the helm to become an employee and eventually selling one's ownership requires adaptability and emotional preparedness. Her story provides invaluable lessons on the often-overlooked human side of business transactions.Jackie was a corporate lawyer at Blakes in Toronto, and subsequently worked as Assistant General Counsel at The Toronto Star. Originally intended as a side project to satisfy her non-legal creative side, Jacqueline launched FlapJackKids, a company that focuses on all reversible products for women and children. Jacqueline's products were featured in swag bags for Emmys and Oscars pre-parties, and can be found in thousands of stores in North America and worldwide. She has been named Top Mompreneur by Mompreneur Magazine and appeared in Forbes Magazine alongside Hilary Clinton and Barack Obama. Her company was featured numerous times in top press and media including The Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, Ok Weekly, Us Weekly, Woman's World, USA Today, The Huffington Post and Woman's Day.Jacqueline was also one of the original owners of Caravel Law and since its sale, now acts as its Co-Managing Partner. Caravel Law is a revolutionary law firm of over 100 lawyers that has disrupted the legal services industry in Canada, by making big firm trained and in-house experienced lawyers available as fractional counsel to start-ups, F500 companies and everything in between. Its low overhead model ensures access to great lawyers at a reasonable cost. Jacqueline has had three successful exits and most recently started Extra Innings Ventures, a venture capital firm focusing on under-represented founders with life experience.Jackie's Transition from Law to Serial Entrepreneurship (00:01:24) Jackie's journey of practicing law before founding and exiting multiple companies, including her current venture capital firm.Challenges of Exits, New Partnerships, and Extra Innings Ventures (00:12:37) The emotional and strategic challenges of exiting businesses and finding the right partners for future ventures, including her venture capital firm focused on investing in underrepresented founders.Lessons from Product-Based Business (00:20:36) Reflections on mistakes made, managing inventory, and staying relevant in the fashion industry.Building a Founding Team (00:24:29) Lessons learned from building a founding team, scaling up, and managing people.Continuous Learning and Community (00:29:55) The importance of continuous adapting and surrounding oneself with a supportive community in entrepreneurship.More about Jackie: www.caravellaw.comwww.extrainningsventures.comConnect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-ellis/Connect with Julie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejulieellis/Read Julie's blog: https://www.julieellis.ca/blogOrder Big Gorgeous Goals: https://www.julieellis.ca/bookWhat did you think of this conversation? We'd love if you'd rate or review our show!

Integrated Systems Europe returns to Barcelona for one of the biggest international shows of the AV industry. From January 30th to February 2nd, attendees will have the chance to see the latest innovations for AV technology. We talk to Kordz Managing Director James Chen about the cable solutions we can expect to see at their booth at F500 in Hall 2 during the show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

C-Suite Executive | Speaker | Author | Passionate Diversity & Inclusion Leader | Personal Brand & Networking Expert | Board Director Award-winning executive leader, #1 best-selling author, in-demand professional public speaker, corporate executive, board director, entrepreneur, #1 social seller/public brand worldwide per LinkedIn for her F500 employers, sought out for discussions on motivation, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, women in leadership, culture, workforce and more. "Unstoppable and Dynamic: Born to lead and not to be led." Overcoming adversity and trauma at an early age built resilience. A trait that has remained with her throughout her life and has helped Victoria excel as a corporate executive, mentor, and leader — for which she is often characterized as dynamic and unstoppable. Victoria is a 20+ year Corporate Executive, Board Director, #1 selling author, and Professional Public Speaker. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” and the “CEO Whisperer” by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership, and culture. As someone who does not subscribe to the status quo, she is always ready for new challenges becoming one of the youngest Chief Operating Officers at the age of 24, president by 35, and a CEO at age 41. https://www.instagram.com/victoria_pelletier_unstoppable/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/c/VictoriaPelletierNoExcuses #ResilienceBuilding,#OvercomingAdversity,#PersonalGrowth,#VictoriaPelletier,#StrengthThroughChallenges,#MentalToughness,#CopingStrategies,#EmpowermentTalks

What is a servant leader? How can we be more submissive to what our path is? Today's guest John Handelsman talks about learning how to follow first, as it may not come naturally to us. He did not grow up in a faith-forward family, so hearing his journey to faith and leadership is very inspiring. Enjoy today's episode.    In this episode, you'll discover…  Why Win at Home First? (1:20) What is the key trait to winning at work and at home? (2:50) Why was John's way not working anymore? (6:55) How did John do strategic planning differently after being committed to God? (19:40)   John's Bio: With nearly 40 years of experience in specialty finance, CRE, private equity, strategic leadership, and consulting, John has a proven track record of private business investing, and in leading such businesses to success and growth in value. Most recently, he was CEO of Commonwealth Ventures, where he led the successful and over-subscribed $29M growth capital seed round for CRDV, the national development arm of COhatch. Prior to Commonwealth, John was the Chairman and CEO of The Garage Group, a boutique innovation consultancy to the F500 in the CPG, Food & Beverage and Financial Services industries, which was sold in a successful management buyout in June 2021. His PE experience came as co-lead on a $40M raise of Fund II for Brixey & Meyer Capital, where he also served as Operating Partner for both Funds I and II, including leading the establishment of governance and strategic planning, and serving as Chairman on many of the boards. He was also an Operating Partner for a family office based in Cincinnati, as they started to build their specialty finance portfolio. John won EY's Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 1999 during his time as Founder, President, and CEO of The Vaughn Group, Inc., a Cincinnati-based commercial equipment finance company for which he raised multiple rounds of private and institutional capital and that he successfully exited to a public bank in 2003. For over 20 years, John has and continues to serve on many for-profit and faith-based nonprofit governing and advisory boards.   What's Next?  Are you struggling to win at both home and work? Maybe you're crushing it at work, but home life is tough. Or maybe home life is great, but work is challenging.  I want to give you 10 tips that I share with clients. Go to my website at www.corymcarlson.com/subscribe and download your free copy of “10 Ways To Win At Home and at Work.” Have you read ‘Rise and Go'? All leaders get knocked down from time to time, so this is a resource to help you get back up quicker.  Check it out on Amazon. Also, if you have not checked out my first book, please do! It is called Win At Home First and you can purchase it on Amazon Here. Forbes Magazine rated it one of 7 books everyone on your team should read.

Curious how the threat landscape is changing in the new year? Hear about the email attacks you need to protect against from guest Mick Leach, a seasoned cybersecurity professional who has led SOC teams at F500 companies and startups alike. In our latest episode, we'll chat with Mick about consistently popular attacks like brand impersonation and credential phishing, as well as new and emerging attacks like payloadless malware and QR code phishing (or "quishing") attacks that are likely coming your way in 2024.#podcast #ai #2024 #cybersecurity #hacker Abnormal Security: https://abnormalsecurity.com/unfilteredTransition DrillFirst responders and military members start planning today for tomorrow's transitionListen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyAbnormal Security Abnormal Security provides the leading behavioral AI-based email security platform Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showAffiliate Links:NordVPN: https://go.nordvpn.net/aff_c?offer_id=15&aff_id=87753&url_id=902 Follow the Podcast on Social Media!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secunfpodcast/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SecUnfPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/SecurityUnfilteredPodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@securityunfilteredpodcastTikTok: Not today China! Not today

In the latest installment of the Innovation Storytellers Show, I had the pleasure of engaging in a profound conversation with Paul Reeder, the Executive Director of the Center for Innovation Strategies at Ohio State University. Our discussion explored what innovation truly means for businesses today, far beyond the superficial trappings that often masquerade as progress. Paul Reeder is a name that resonates with authority in the realm of innovation. His mission at the Center for Innovation Strategies is not just about fostering new ideas; it's about orchestrating a symphony of collaboration that resonates with value creation for a diverse range of stakeholders. From the hallowed halls of Ohio State to the corporate boardrooms of Fortune 500 companies, Paul's influence on innovation is profound. His expertise has been sought after by industry titans such as Procter and Gamble, Honda, and Nationwide Insurance, all seeking to infuse genuine innovation into their DNA. Our conversation was a clarion call against the backdrop of what Paul aptly terms 'Innovation Theater'—a facade of innovation that is all too common in today's corporate world. It's a world where the appearance of innovation is often mistaken for its substance. Paul's insights revealed a troubling trend where companies are quick to set up flashy innovation studios, complete with trendy furniture and attire, mistaking these superficial elements for the heart of innovation. However, Paul argues that true innovation is not about the optics; it's about the impact. It's about understanding and serving customer needs in ways previously unimagined, identifying new customer segments, and creating a 'blip in our business' that signifies real growth and evolution. This kind of innovation doesn't just happen; it requires a cultural shift and a commitment from every level of the organization, especially the C-suite. Throughout our discussion, Paul emphasized the need for a new paradigm to measure innovation—one that accounts for cultural change, customer engagement, and the ability to break new ground. We discuss how traditional metrics like cash ROI fall short in capturing the essence of innovation, which is as much about the journey as it is about the destination. As we wrapped up our conversation, it was clear that Paul's vision for innovation is both a challenge and an invitation. It's a challenge to businesses to look beyond their walls and engage with external innovation groups, creating partnerships that fuel creativity and drive growth. It's an invitation to step out of the conventional box and embrace a broader vision of what innovation can be—a strategic pillar essential to the future of any organization.  

There's nothing worse than presenting a slide and realizing at the end that your audience doesn't understand the key takeaway.Writing clear slide taglines will help you ensure that your audience is aligned with your key message instead of misaligned!Join Jenny Rae Le Roux and Namaan Mian as they leverage their years of experience creating presentations – and training executive teams inside the F500 – to deliver this engaging 1-hour training.Relevant LinksWatch the video of this workshop (with slides) See upcoming live events, including Extreme Consulting Makeover and How to Write Emails That Don't SuckLearn more about storytelling training for your orgSchedule a 15min call with a member of the Management Consulted teamConnect With Management Consulted Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights. Join the next Extreme Consulting Makeover - every Tuesday at 12pm ET! Email our team (podcast@managementconsulted.com) with any questions or feedback. Sponsor an episode or advertise on Strategy Simplified. Check out our Media Kit for more information.

The Cybercrime Wire, hosted by Scott Schober, provides boardroom and C-suite executives, CIOs, CSOs, CISOs, IT executives and cybersecurity professionals with a breaking news story we're following. If there's a cyberattack, hack, or data breach you should know about, then we're on it. Listen to the podcast daily and hear it every hour on WCYB. The Cybercrime Wire is sponsored by KnowBe4. To learn more about our sponsor, visit https://knowbe4.com • For more breaking news, visit https://cybercrimewire.com

Victoria Pelletier is an award winning executive leader, #1 bestselling author, in-demand professional public speaker, corporate executive, board director and entrepreneur. She is also a #1 social seller/public brand worldwide per LinkedIn for her F500 employers, sought out for discussions on motivation, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, women in leadership, culture, workforce and more. Victoria is a 20+ year Corporate Executive and Board Director. Nicknamed the “Turn Around Queen” by former colleagues and employers, Victoria inspires and empowers her team and clients to change mindsets and drive growth in business, leadership and culture. As someone who does not subscribe to the status quo, she is always ready for new challenges becoming one of the youngest Chief Operating Officers at the age of 24, a president by 35 and a CEO by age 41. Victoria was recognized as one of the 2023 Woman of Influence by South Florida Business Journal, a semi-finalist in the 2023 50/50 Women on Boards Women to Watch, 2022 Top 30 Most Influential Business Leaders in Tech by CIOLook, 2022 Most Influential Entrepreneur of the Year by World Magazine, 2021's Top 50 Business Leader in Technology by Insight Magazine and a Mentor of the Year by Women in Communications & Technology in 2020. HSBC bank awarded her the Diversity & Inclusion in Innovation award in 2019 and she was IBM's #1 Global Social Seller ranked by LinkedIn in 2019 and 2020. As a prolific motivational and inspirational speaker, Victoria has delivered keynotes discussing the importance of personal branding and its impact on professional growth; being an empathetic leader in empowering employees; the power of DEI on corporate cultures and building a life of resilience. Learn more about Victoria at https://victoria-pelletier.com/

Mahesh M. Thakur is an AI expert who helps businesses and leaders successfully deliver their AI-enabled Strategy. He has professional work experience with F500 companies, including Microsoft, Intuit, Amazon, and Intel. He defined how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning would improve the relevance of Bing Search results. Bing servers 1.3 Billion visitors per month. Mahesh is the former CEO of PhotoWeaver and an experienced Board Member. Mahesh elevated the leaders he worked with by identifying their strengths and presenting them with opportunities and projects to thrive. He brought out the best in them by always knowing what inspired them to bring their best to work. He did this by coaching his leaders on delegation, emotional intelligence, problem-solving, decision-making, and clarity. www.maheshmthakur.com

Drew Muir is on a mission to rid the world of bad bosses.In this episode of the Sales Code Leadership Podcast, Kevin is joined by Drew Muir of Radical Candor. Together, they discuss how honesty that comes from a place of investment in someone's success can be revolutionary. Tune in to uncover how Radical Candor inspires people to excel and enjoy their work, fostering a workplace where greatness thrives. Drew shares with Kevin the potential that lies in genuine honesty coupled with a sincere commitment to someone's success.Drew is Radical Candor's Director of Client Partnerships and brings 15+ years of experience working with companies large and small to improve individual and organizational performance.Prior to joining Radical Candor, Drew designed and deployed go-to-market strategies for F500 companies as part of CEB, and led commercial efforts for the business arm of The Second City on the West Coast.In these roles and with Radical Candor, Drew is passionate about helping people actually listen to one another and enjoy working together.Drew currently lives on California's Central Coast with his wife and their Golden Retriever, Gerry. When he's not working or walking/playing with/paying way too much attention to Gerry, Drew is likely catching up on soccer highlights, reading, or finding a reason to be outside.Connect with Drew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewmuir/The podcast is brought to you by Sales Code, helping revenue leaders unlock added value in B2B SaaS sales teams. Your views on our podcast are always welcome, as well as any questions you might have for our podcast guests.Connect with host Kevin Thiele here.

Each summer we have a discussion about Unlimited Hydroplane racing and we have our friend of the show Brent Hall, driver of the 440 for the 2023 H1 Unlimited season. Brent joined Bucket List Racing to attain his H1 Unlimited driver's license, a goal that Brent has been chasing since he became a rookie in 2007. He will be testing the boat at the Tri-Cities test session in June and will compete at the HAPO Columbia Cup in Tri-Cities and the Homestreet Bank Cup race in Seattle. Over the past 16 years, Brent has raced 1 liter, 2.5 stock, 5 liter, National Modified, Unlimited Light and F500 boats.Brent's wife Elsa now supports two racers as their son, Brent Jr. who turned 12 in November, is entering into his third season of junior hydroplane racing and showing some amazing promise behind the wheel as well.Our other guests in this episode is boat sponsor Jay Boitano of Boitano Homes and tail sponsor Keith Bemasoni from Gutters by Keith. We discuss boat racing, home building and gutters all in this fast episode of Around the House. To Find out more about H1 Unlimited racing: https://www.h1unlimited.com/To Find out more about Bucket List Racing: https://www.h1unlimited.com/u-440-bucket-list-racing/ To Find out more about Brent Hall: https://www.facebook.com/brenthallracing/To Find out more about Boitano Homes: https://boitanohomes.com/To Find out more about Gutters by Keith: https://guttersbykeith.com/Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listenIf you want to join the Around the House Insider for access to the back catalog, Exclusive Content and a direct email to Eric G and access to the show early https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/support We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/ Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show. Mentioned in this episode:Around the House Insider Ad To sign up for the Exclusive Around the House Insider membership:Around the House Insider

In a world of disruption, change, and adversity Mike Lee helps leaders, and organizations activate the purpose-driven, future-focused, and heart-centered skills that drive engagement, win the war for talent, and create cultures of belonging. His engaging, inspiring, and interactive programs at F500 companies and professional associations like Morgan Stanley, AmFam, Cisco, SHRM and IBM have earned rave reviews from bold and driven leaders. Drawing on the latest research from neuroscience, sports psychology, and personal experience, he's shared stories and practical exercises — across the world — to help people find their own inner power and poise to thrive in business and life. On this episode of The Manufacturing Alliance Podcast, we discussed employee engagement, leadership, effective communication, and so much more!

Recruitment expert and thought leader Ken Eslick joins host Jason Shupp to talk through his origin story.  In this episode, Ken talks about leadership as help, compliance vs. followers, the gift or trust, the realization of identity shifts, living with uncertainty, and the power of conscious connections.Ken Eslick is the co-founder and CEO of the Leaders Lab, an executive leadership recruiting firm.  Ken is also the host of the Leaders Lab Podcast, a weekly show that delves into the world of leadership and personal development.  As a Tony Robbins trainer and through his work at the Leaders Lab, Ken shares actionable advise and lessons from great leaders across all walks of life.Ken is an expert in leadership and team building, with extensive experience leading teams as large as 1000 in both public and private companies.  As a C-suite coach and talent acquisition specialist, Ken has had a successful F500 exit and has placed over 500 executives.To learn more, visit:linkedin.com/in/jason-Shupp-18b4619bListen to more episodes on Mission Matters:https://missionmatters.com/author/Jason-Shupp/

This week on The Less Stressed Life Podcast, I welcome author, speaker, executive coach and leadership consultant Howard Prager.  This is such a feel-good episode. Howard tells us why it's important to make someone's day and easy, simple ways it can be done. We also talk about how stress can be a side effect of how you treat the people in your life. A recent study conducted by Workforce showed that 86% of respondents felt that happiness was the most important thing to them.  They would rather make less income and work less hours if it meant they were happy. KEY TAKEAWAYS:Small deeds to make someone's dayThe easiness of being thoughtful and kind2 main emotions: fear and happinessHow to rewire the neural pathwaysHoward's VIP modelLet someone know they are importantABOUT GUEST:Howard Prager is president of Advance Learning Group, and an author, speaker, executive coach, and leadership consultant who strengthens people and organizations through insightful leadership and management programs. With extensive experience in F500 companies, consulting, and executive education, Howard's work with small businesses, nonprofits, and large organizations has earned him eight professional awards. Howard brings his diverse talents and perspectives as an association leader, tuba player, and sports writer to all his work. He is an active volunteer, facilitator, and mentor in higher education, professional associations, and youth organizations. Howard is the author of Make Someone's Day: Becoming a Memorable Leader in Work and Live.WHERE TO FIND:Website: www.howardhprager.comLinkedIn:  Howard H. PragerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/howardhprager/WHERE TO FIND CHRISTA:Website: https://www.christabiegler.com/Instagram: @anti.inflammatory.nutritionistLeave a review, submit a questions for the podcast or take one of my quizzes here: https://www.christabiegler.com/links

When it comes to circuit assemblies, there are defects, which result in one of two situations. The preferred result of a defect is to capture it on your factory floor and repair it before it ships to the customer. The second scenario is referred to as an escape. That's when the board ships to the customer and fails in the field. This is a scenario, all assemblers dread and strive to prevent. One way to prevent escapes is through the use of automated inspection or AOI systems.My guests today are Arif Virani, Chief Operating Officer and co-founder of Darwin AI, and Bart Piwowar, CTO of Darwin AI, a manufacturer of innovative inspection systems.Arif Virani is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience in the industry. As Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer of DarwinAI, he spearheads the company's mission to transform manufacturing with a new standard for quality inspection using AI. DarwinAI's solutions have been implemented at the top Electronics Manufacturers to increase quality and efficiency, while reducing waste. DarwinAI was selected by CBInsights for its AI 100 annual list of the 100 most promising private AI companies in the world in both 2020 and 2021.Before founding DarwinAI, Arif had a successful career in management consulting at McKinsey & Company, where he advised F500 enterprises on technology investments and transformation. He led several technology-enabled programs, including building and commercializing data and analytics capabilities. Arif started his career working as a software developer at various technology companies. In addition to his work at DarwinAI, Arif is an Advisory Board Member of NGEN Canada's AI for Manufacturing Initiative. He has a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School and a Bachelor's in Applied Science (Computer Engineering) from the University of Waterloo.Bart Piwowar is an experienced Product Leader, leading high performing product teams driven by data to deliver solutions that solve customer's problems. He has spent many years leading data science teams, applying Innovation methodologies, and working with emerging technologies to bring solutions in many disciplines. He graduated from University of Waterloo with a degree in Physics and Computing and later followed with an MBA from Wilfrid Laurier University.Bart's career interests range from AI product development, decision science and entrepreneurship. I met Arif earlier this year at the IPC APEX Expo in San Diego California when he introduced me to his company's automated inspection system. Needless to say, I was truly impressed with their technology and I'm thrilled to have him as my guest on this episode of the podcast.Contact Information:Arif Viraniarif@darwinai.cahttps://darwinai.com/Darwin AI's YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@DarwinAI

Jill Tupper is a remarkable individual who embodies the spirit of a true warrior and is dedicated to making the world a better place.  Jill is a Global Speaker, Leadership Innovator, and Masters in Leadership graduate. She has an extensive background working with F500 companies and organizations such as Boeing, McDonald's, AMEX, YPO, and Young Life. Jill's experiences range from climbing Kilimanjaro to collaborating with Mother Teresa's Missionary of Charity in Calcutta and Ethiopia, as well as participating in marathons and triathlons. She combines neuroscience with the core strengths of Body, Mind, and Purpose to empower leaders and propel them to new heights.   Jill holds a B.S. in Occupational Therapy and previously served as an Instructor at The Rady Center for Executive Development at UCSD. Currently, she is dedicated to training and equipping first responders, soldiers, refugees, and leaders affected by the devastating war in Ukraine. Through her Neuroscience Training program titled "Calm within the Uncertainty & Chaos of War," Jill has firsthand evidence that the battlefield of the mind mirrors the actual war zone in Ukraine.   … #warrior #Ukraine #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters #speaker #leader #overcome #mindset #mindsetmatters #love #light #inspiration #beliefcast #toddinspires #tsinspires    .... You can connect with Jill here: Web:  www.global-warrior.org  Insta: @JillTupper FB:@JillTupper Linkedin: Jill Tupper   .......... Special thanks to our sponsors: Thread Wallets @thread_wallets Siegfried & Jensen @siegfriedandjensen Wasatch Recovery @wasatchrecovery Music by Paul Cardall

How much of an impact has Digital Transformation really had on major markets? How often do unicorns disrupt incumbents? Let's dig into the data over the last 30 years. SHOW: 711CLOUD NEWS OF THE WEEK - http://bit.ly/cloudcast-cnotwCHECK OUT OUR NEW PODCAST - "CLOUDCAST BASICS"SHOW SPONSORS:Upland Software: Modern, secure fax solutions for businesses of all sizes.Digital transformation that safeguards sensitive information. Upland Software's got the goods.Find "Breaking Analysis Podcast with Dave Vellante" on Apple, Google and SpotifyKeep up to data with Enterprise Tech with theCUBESHOW NOTES:How Incumbents Thrive and Survive (HBR) - Jullian BirkinshawCHANGE COMES SLOW AT FIRST, AND THEN ALL OF A SUDDEN (or does it?)Since 1995, 40% have stayed, 50% have merged/sold, 7-8% dropped out, and 50% of existing move up into F500.The Blockbuster, Nokia and Kodak stories are outliers. THE USER EXPERIENCE HAS CHANGED, BUT THE COMPANIES BEHIND IT HAVEN'T AS MUCHDisruption is about more than just newer/better technologyExisting brand relationships, trust, physical locations, supply-chains, partner-networks all play a key role for incumbentsEveryone is investing in digital transformation, for various reasons - user experience, data analysis, cost cutting, etc.Four paths as an incumbent - [1] Fight back, [2] Double down, [3] Retrench, [4] Move awayFEEDBACK?Email: show at the cloudcast dot netTwitter: @thecloudcastnet

Our guest for this episode is Yousef Kassim, CEO & Founder of Easy Expunctions, who an attorney creating justice through technology. By organizing and normalizing thousands of criminal history databases, Easy Expunctions is building a platform to help individuals pursue expunctions on their record without an attorney. Tune in as we cover the following topics:Yousef's inspiration for Easy Expunctions that came from doing his own expunctionDisrupting the Legal Industry with TechnologyTapping into Austin as a startup in San AntonioAbout Easy ExpunctionsMakes clearing your arrest record easy and for a fraction of the cost of hiring a lawyer.Processing more expunctions than anyone else in Texas.~$8M in venture funding raisedWinner of Capital Factory's $100,000 San Antonio Investment Challenge in 2018About Capital FactoryPartner to 25+ F500 enterprises on their innovation efforts.Most active seed fund in Texas investing in 1 startup per week.Center of Gravity for Entrepreneurs in Texas with locations across the state.This podcast is produced Capital Factory, hosted by Nick Spiller and edited by Aaron Handwerker.

Bill sits down with Jennifer Bradford from the Neohio SCCA to talk about her motorsports background and the upcoming Neohio SCCA Day of Motorsports.Jennifer has been an SCCA member since birth, no joke, and is involved in racing, just like her mom, dad, and brother.  Jen races her F500 in autocross and time trial events and is working to obtain her competition license.Bill and Jennifer discuss:Jennifer's F500 season & motorsports backgroundNeohio SCCA Day of MotorsportsWomen in motorsports & getting started What the Day of Motorsports includes:Cars  and Coffee Cleveland  car showSafety demonstrationsPresentations from experts on car prep, tires, and brakesRegional vendors and suppliersOpportunity to learn about how to get involved (behind the wheel & volunteer)The day ends with a Track Night in America eventHow to contact Jennifer:Email Jennifer Links discussed during the show:Neohio SCCA FacebookDay of Motorsports Facebook EventNeohio SCCA WebsiteRegister for Track Night in AmericaCheck out our sponsors:LMS-EFI Website, Facebook, InstagramAtomic Autosports Website, Facebook, InstagramETC Coaching Michael Ribas on LinkedIn, ETC Website, ETC InstagramFollow us!Late to Grid - InstagramLate To Grid - FacebookLate To Grid - TwitterOur Host, Bill - Instagram

Gain insights to the entrepreneurial mind of Uri Levine who is Co-Founder of Waze, Moovit and Author of Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the Solution. Uri shares ideas from his new book during our interview at Capital Factory House during SXSW 2023. The conversation ranges from conducting customer discovery to finding product-market-fit and concludes with Uri's fundraising tips. About Fall in Love with the Problem, Not the SolutionA handbook for entrepreneurs written by Uri Levine who is co-founder of two unicorns, Waze and Moovit.Inside look at the creation and sale of Waze and his second unicorn, Moovit, revealing the formula that drove those companies to compete with industry veterans and giants alike.Topics include deciding when to sell, going global, making scale-up decisions, reaching product market fit, understanding your user, raising funding, disrupting “broken” markets, firing and hiringAbout Capital FactoryProducer of the Austinpreneur podcast.Partner to 25+ F500 enterprises on their innovation efforts.Most active seed fund in Texas investing in 1 startup per week.Center of Gravity for Entrepreneurs in Texas with locations across the state.This podcast is produced Capital Factory, hosted by Nick Spiller and edited by Aaron Handwerker.

Katherine Allen, CEO & Founder of Flo Recruit, is our guest for this episode of Austinpreneur. We trace Katherine'e startup journey from her first week on campus at The University of Texas. After starting Flo during college at UT Austin, Katherine and her co-founder Atreya went all in on in-person recruiting. COVID struck a couple months later. Listen now to hear how Katherine led Flo through the pandemic to emerge an industry leader in legal recruiting. Austinpreneur is hosted by Nick Spiller and edited by Aaron Handwerker. Sign up for email updates on new shows here.About Flo Recruit:Maker of recruiting management software for law firms.$3.3M raised in venture capital from investors including LiveOak VP, Teamworthy Ventures and Capital Factory. Started while founders were undergraduates at The University of Texas at Austin.About Capital Factory: Center of Gravity for Entrepreneurs in Texas with locations across the state.Most active seed fund in Texas investing in 1 startup per week.Partner to 25+ F500 enterprises on their innovation efforts.Producer of the Austinpreneur podcast.

Jeff Cardenas, CEO of Apptronik, is our guest for this episode about creating the ultimate tool for humans - humanoid robots. We discuss how robots can help humans free their time to do things we'd rather spend our time on. Before discussing Apptronik, we dive into Jeff's entrepreneurial journey. Jeff led an entrepreneurial life up to Apptronik including a previous venture in political technology that went through Capital Factory. Take a listen and get a glimpse into the future where humans and robots work side by side.Austinpreneur is hosted by Nick Spiller and edited by Aaron Handwerker.About Apptronik:Maker of world leading humanoid robot, ApolloPartnered with NASA, U.S. Army, SOCCOM and other DOD agencies fueling development.$25M+ raised in venture capital from Grit Ventures, Capital Factory and recently Terex. Spun out of Human Centered Robotics Lab at The University of Texas. About Capital Factory: Center of Gravity for Entrepreneurs in Texas with locations across the state.Most active seed fund in Texas investing in 1 startup per week. Partner to 25+ F500 enterprises on their innovation efforts.Producer of the Austinpreneur podcast.

In this episode of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship podcast with Susan Sly, hear from Andi Huels, Global Head of Growth and Strategy for RadiusAI. Andi is passionate about evangelizing AI solutions, and she shares her expertise in AI, machine learning, and data analytics to help F500 companies drive agility and re-invent their operations. Join us as Andi talks about her journey to success, the advantages of AI, and how it can help retailers and customers. Plus, hear about Andi's mission to make AI easy to implement. Don't miss this fascinating discussion about the power of AI!   About Andi: Andi Huels has successfully revolutionized the field of artificial intelligence, going above and beyond to motivate others and be a knowledgeable resource and passionate leader in the field. In her role at RadiusAI, she shares her expertise in AI, machine learning, and data analytics to help F500 companies drive agility and re-invent their operations. Prior to RadiusAI, Andi served as Head of AI, North America, at Lenovo ($70B). Her background includes over two decades of global strategy, growth, and innovation leadership roles with General Electric, ExxonMobil, Dematic, Crane, Imerys, Omron, and General Mills.    Connect With Andi: LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreahuelsai/ Twitter @RadiusAI   About The Host:  Susan Sly is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of RadiusAI, a tech investor, best-selling author, keynote speaker, entrepreneur, and host of the highly acclaimed podcast – Raw and Real Entrepreneurship. Susan has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Lifetime Television, The CBN, The Morning Show in Australia and been quoted in MarketWatch, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and more. She holds Certificates in Management and Leadership, Technology and Operations, and Strategy and Innovation from MIT. Susan is the author of 7 books. Her book project with NY Times Best Selling Author, Jack Canfield, made six Amazon Best Selling lists. Connect With Susan: Website https://susansly.com/ Twitter https://twitter.com/Susanslylive Twitter https://twitter.com/rawandrealentr1 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansly Facebook https://www.facebook.com/susanslylive

Trip Wheeler - Is inflation eating your catering profits?Inflation has taken a bite out of the profits of every wedding and event business. It's not just food and supplies, it's gas, shipping, supply chain disruptions and more. I invited Trip Wheeler back on to talk about what the future might bring, and to share his expertise, since his business is all about saving caterers on your food and supplies. He has some tips and thoughts, no matter what your line of work.About Trip Wheeler and SB ValueAbout SB Value: With over 23,000 customers and a combined food spend of over $7B, their customers, caterers in the US, use this leverage to negotiate better prices than any single caterer could get on your own.  There is no cost to join (I know, sounds crazy, but true). We get paid by the manufacturers for bringing them you much leverage. You buy what you want. You can opt out at any time. You just spend less on your food which increases your profit with no effort. It's one of those rare times where it sounds too good to be true, but it's not. Join many of Alan's clients who use SB Value to save on your food and supplies. Contact Trip directly or go to https://www.wegrowvalue.com/alanberg - see how much your catering company can save Contact Trip WheelerE: trip@wegrowvalue.com P: 704.904.9000 https://www.wegrowvalue.com/alanberg  About Trip: I worked in sports for 20 years helping F500 companies understand how to use sports to grow their sales.  Some of my clients included VISA, Proctor and Gamble, Gillette, Miller, Coleman, Lowe's, AT&T.  In 2008 I gathered 400 sporting facilities together to create leverage and buy better.  That's where I found Premier.  After that we just represent the GPO side of the business because it's such a good idea.  If you have any questions about anything in this, or any of my podcasts, or have a suggestion for a topic or guest, please reach out directly to me at Alan@WeddingBusinessSolutions.com or visit my website www.AlanBerg.com  Please be sure to subscribe to this podcast and leave a review (thanks, it really does make a difference). If you want to get notifications of new episodes and upcoming workshops and webinars, you can sign up at www.ConnectWithAlanBerg.com 

My guest today is Diego Borgo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/diegoborgo/ ), Strategic Advisor to F500 brands on how to enter the Metaverse and Web3. Diego's lifetime personal brand is clear: one, he is an outsider, having moved 35 times in 33 years; two he is always looking at things differently, and challenging the status quo; and three he aspires to build personal freedom, which goes beyond money, as it is about the freedom to do what he wants when he wants. His career in marketing started at 16 in 2007, where he helped brands like Samsung, Warner Bros and Microsoft understand the world of eSports. He then took those learnings to the client side at Adidas which is where he was introduced to web3. Most recently he has advised brands like Porsche, Salesforce and Shell on web3 strategies. He has a masterclass on bringing brands into the space, and it shows because his thinking is so clear on how to approach legacy brands and introduce web3. We Discuss:Why NFTs were the first unlock because he saw the technology as Brand plus Culture.Why he always advises to follow your natural inclinations, do what feels natural, what feels almost like a magnet - if things are boring then switch it up.Why echo chambers and group-think always need added perspective. In web3 we only talk about web3 so it can seem like a lot of the same thoughts, but if you go outside to random people they have no ideaHow to bring web3 to F500 brands - reverse engineer the WHY by asking 2 questions:(1)How do you think this will impact your business?(2)How should we go about doing that?The answer to these questions comes down to who is your target audience?Is it a current customer base (non-Web3) or new audience (Web3)?Porsche and Adidas wanted the Web3 natives, the degensShell wants to use NFTs for energy provenance or energy sharingHow do you know where to start with the audience?-What is your brand strategy? Where do you want to be in 5-10 years?-Where are you coming in as a consultant? Do they already have a team or are they in the education phase?Reverse engineering your WHY, is your brand strategy, it is where you want to be in 5-10 years-This is the ultimate question to determine what web3 strategy to use because if it is not consistent with brand strategy then it is bullshit-If it does align with brand strategy then we look at the business side, the feasibility, what are some realistic impacts on the business - SPOILER ALERT - it is not always generating more revenue, there are other impacts it could have like loyalty, or CXWhen should you not work with a company on web3 strategy?-When the brand strategy does not align with the business case in a way that is realistic and consistent with web3 valuesCurrent trends are look to current strategies like loyalty and membership, and using web3 as a way to make them stronger in the long runBuilding belief inside an org(1) Learn as a collective: (a) Create a way for the team to interact - POAP for a meeting; (b) Create a way for the team to see their customers interact - POAP for an event(2) Look at the data: (a) what does their intent data (wallet data) say, how can we adjust strategy based on that dataWhat happens to the experience for a person as a consumer and as an employee when all of their interactions across websites and IRL are connected by a digital wallet?Why brand is culture and culture is brand, and what happens when technology intersects that is when there will be a revolutionThree Levels of Partnerships(1)Project-based - PFPs, Communities or Artists - align values(2)Technology -...

What type of leader are you? In this segment, Tissa Richards shares valuable tips on how to be an effective, confident leader. Whether you are an entrepreneur in today's diverse workplace, an executive in corporate, or an individual contributor trying to navigate the ranks. Factor in the 3 Is - Identify, Internalize and Inform Then ask yourself why does what you do matter? WHO IS TISSA? Tissa has a mission to create unshakable leaders, teams, and organizations. Top executives and companies trust Tissa to help them articulate and tell compelling, differentiated stories to stand out, and navigate professional and personal growth and development. She works with individual and group clients from global F500 companies and fast-growing startups. Tissa helps organizations create blueprints that nurture diverse and emerging talent to foster innovation, engagement, and long-term value, and lift up all team members for equal voices and meaningful contributions. TISSA'S CALL TO ACTION Developing your value proposition and leadership values https://www.tissarichards.com/ https://www.tissarichardsleadership.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tissa-richards/ GENESIS'S INFO https://genesisamariskemp.net/ CALL TO ACTION Subscribe to GEMS with Genesis Amaris Kemp Channel, Hit the notifications bell so you don't miss any content, and share with family/friends. **REMEMBER - You do not have to let limitations or barriers keep you from achieving your success. Mind over Matter...It's time to shift and unleash your greatest potential. If you would like to be a SPONSOR or have any of your merchandise mentioned, please reach out via email at GEMSwithGenesisAmarisKemp@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/genesis-amaris-kemp/support

This episode features an interview with Bobby Jaffari, Chief Revenue Officer at Iterable.  Iterable is a cross-channel marketing platform that powers unified customer experiences and empowers you to create, optimize and measure every interaction across the customer journey.Bobby is a highly accomplished revenue leader with more than 20 years experience in sales and business development for SaaS and cloud software companies. He joined Iterable from Freshworks, where he helped the company transform from a startup to a publicly traded organization. As CRO, Bobby leads Iterable's Sales, Customer Success, and Revenue Operations functions. He also works to refine and grow the customer-focused sales structure across the organization.In this episode, we talk to Bobby about aligning executive leadership around revops, the importance of understanding the company and customer journey as a whole, and why revenue operations is the glue within an organization.  Guest Bio:20 Year history of accomplishment in Sales, Business Development and executive leadershipLed teams selling complex enterprise deals to CIO, CISOs and LOB sales and marketingGo-To-Market focused on IT with emphasis on Productivity, Mobility, security, visibility and complianceExperienced in early growth stage as well as large organization developing scalable processes and repeatable sales modelSaaS, Cloud computing and Enterprise leaderCross functional partnership with product and marketing to bring enterprise products to marketWorldwide revenue responsibilities with direct and indirect channelsField Sales, Inside Sales and Channel Sales Management experience with F500, Mid-Market and SMB tiersRecruit, train and motivate high impact leadership and sales teams that surpass sales objectivesComprehensive experience designing and implementing management and sales processes that generate consistent results.Specialties: Vision, Strategy & ExecutionEffective leader, team builder, communicator and planner.Leadership and Strategy, Strategic CIO relationships at F500, Cloud Computing, Collaboration and Unified Communications—Guest Quote“My personal belief is, revenue under one leader does make a significant difference. And so I think that's the starting point of getting the executive leadership team aligned around why that's important. And then obviously the revenue operations is the glue that brings it all together.” - Bobby Jaffari—Time Stamps:**(04:06) - How Bobby builds a revops team **(08:08) - Aligning around revops **(13:58) - RevObstacles **(27:50) - The Tool Shed**(37:48) - Quick Hits—Sponsor:Rise of RevOps is brought to you by Qualified. Qualified's Pipeline Cloud is the future of pipeline generation for revenue teams that use Salesforce. Learn more about the Pipeline Cloud on Qualified.com. —Links Connect with Bobby Jaffari on LinkedInConnect with Ian Faison on LinkedinCheck out the Iterable Website

Every great feat of engineering comes down to one thing: the team that made it happen. And whether you're building everyday products that become part of people's lives, or designing cutting-edge innovations that might end up on the moon — your success is determined by the way your engineering team works together, communicates, and gets things done. So what exactly do today's high-performing engineering teams have in common? Based on 100s of conversations with ambitious teams along with our own research, we've identified the trends that set top teams apart. In this episode of Peer Check, CoLab's CEO Adam Keating delivers a keynote address to share the highlights. Listen as Adam breaks down insights on: Why more F500 annual reports than ever mention faster time-to-market How top engineering teams are commercializing new technologies faster than the competition Practical examples of digital transformation sourced from over 100 manufacturing companies 3 engineering processes you need to rethink for effectiveness instead of efficiency The real opportunity for cloud technology in mechanical design  More information about Adam and today's topics: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adammichaelkeating/ Company Website: www.colabsoftware.com Peer Check Homepage: https://www.colabsoftware.com/podcast/peer-check  To hear this interview and more like it, subscribe to Peer Check! Find us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website—or just search for Peer Check in your favourite podcast player.

Get Your FREE GUIDE to A Build High-Performance Sales Team at https://go.transformedsales.com/p3 Highlights [01:13] - Becoming the number one elite enterprise sales director at Salesforce. [05:26] - From selling $10,000 copiers to being a more strategic salesperson. [09:45] - Mastering your message and the skills you need to sell change. [12:33] - Selling is helping: Why you must be an outward-focused salesperson. [16:17] - Underperforming for 3 years and how investing in himself changed everything. [21:59] - Why you must adopt a no-pressure sales strategy. [27:28] - How to be a more successful enterprise seller. In this episode of the Transformed Sales Podcast, I chatted with Ian Koniak, the Founder and President of Ian Koniak Sales Coaching, Inc. He's a sales coach, sales trainer, and keynote speaker. He helps B2B account executives perform to their full potential and crush their quotas by mastering the mindset, habits, and skills needed to perform at the highest level. As the former number one AE at Salesforce, his program is built by an AE for AE's based on what works.  Prior to starting his own business, he worked in B2B technology sales for 19 years at F500 tech companies as an individual contributor, sales manager, and director of sales, with over 100M in career sales and numerous finishes at number one nationally, including finishing number one in the US Enterprise Select Division of Salesforce. Most recently, he worked as a strategic account director for the enterprise west sales team at Salesforce where he partnered with their largest customers to help them drive growth, innovation, and success on the Salesforce platform.  At Ricoh, he led a team of 10 sales managers and 70 reps responsible for 60M annual revenue across hardware, software, and services. After a near-death experience, he started his coaching business to serve others and help them achieve incredible success by mastering the mindset, habits, and skills needed to perform at the highest level. Ian will share why you should transition from transactional to strategic selling, the qualities of top-performing sellers, how to sell big deals to big accounts, how he became the king of enterprise sales, why investing in yourself is critical, and so much more. So don't miss out. Quotes “The selling motion of selling change is much different than the selling motion of selling cost savings for products that are already being used” - Ian Koniak “Selling is helping” - Ian Koniak “You have to make that transition from an inward-focused salesperson to an outward-focused salesperson who cares more about helping your clients get the results that they want” - Ian Koniak Learn More About Ian Koniak in the Links Below: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iankoniak/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/iankoniak/) Website - https://iankoniak.com/ (https://iankoniak.com/) https://www.untapyoursalespotential.com/ (https://www.UntapYourSalesPotential.com/) YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/IanKoniak (https://www.youtube.com/c/IanKoniak) Connect with Wesleyne Greer: Wesleyne's Website - https://transformedsales.com/ Wesleyne on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wesleynegreer/ Wesleyne on Facebook - https://web.facebook.com/wesleynegreer Wesleyne on Twitter - https://twitter.com/wesleynegreer Email Her at WGreer@TransformedSales.com

Make Someone's Day: Powerful Advice For Effective Leadership   Welcome to episode 138 of the Grow Your Law Firm podcast, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode Ken sits down with Howard Prager and he tells you how great leaders are always making someone's day. Howard Prager is president of Advance Learning Group, and an author, speaker, executive coach, and leadership consultant who strengthens people and organizations through insightful leadership and management programs. With extensive experience in F500 companies, consulting, and executive education, Howard's work with small businesses, nonprofits, and large organizations has earned him eight professional awards. Howard brings his diverse talents and perspectives as an association leader, tuba player, and sports writer to all his work. He is an active volunteer, facilitator, and mentor in higher education, professional associations, and youth organizations.   What you'll learn about in this episode: Creating loyal and productive employees by making their day Observing your environment to know what to do for your team Identifying and considering solutions to issues Planning, pausing, and acting as a successful maxim Being open and sharing your insights to network and build business   Resources: Website: www.howardhprager.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardhprager/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/howardhprager Twitter: https://twitter.com/howardhprager   Additional Resources: PILMMA's Super Summit: https://www.pilmma.org/summit/ The Mastermind Effect: https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect/ PILMMA's Free Resources: https://www.pilmma.org/resources/ PILMMA Join Page: https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind/    

Harry Campbell is the Founder & CEO of The Rideshare Guy: a blog, YouTube channel, podcast, course, and book for Uber and Lyft drivers and others in the gig economy, dedicated to empowering them and helping them earn more money by working smarter, not harder. His content reaches hundreds of thousands of drivers per month, with over 80,000 e-mail subscribers. Harry also works with start-ups and F500 companies on marketing, consulting, advising and more. He's the only person to have driven for Uber and also interviewed their CEO. Over the past 5+ years, he has talked to over 50,000 drivers. Harry started driving for Uber and Lyft all the way back in 2014 and after a year of part-time driving, left his job as an aerospace engineer to cover the industry full-time through his blog The Rideshare Guy. Topics Covered by Harry Campbell in this Episode What The Rideshare Guy is Why Harry loves working online in content and media Making his first dollar online  Harry's business model and approach to value creation and capture How Harry ended up in online marketing The journey to becoming a full-time entrepreneur and the early days of The Rideshare Guy Strategies Harry has used to grow The Rideshare Guy and knowing when to scale Harry's hacks to finding high-quality, reliable content contributors Balancing high-performing versus long-lasting content on different channels Reaching sustainable revenue, hacking the referral system, and diversifying revenue streams The Rideshare Guy's business model Navigating the world of SEO Building a lifestyle business and Harry's approach to entrepreneurship Harry's journey investing in startups Listen to all episodes of the Just Go Grind Podcast: https://www.justgogrind.com Follow Justin Gordon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justingordon212

I'm joined by VC-backed startup operator, angel investor, author, and podcast host Stef Caldwell. She's a champion for not just getting women a seat at the table, but actually helping female-owned businesses build their own tables. We talk about some of the reasons why women don't pursue their big ideas, why she's so passionate about closing the gender wealth gap, and tips for how to take that first step to starting your business. Stef breaks down the different fundraising options available for entrepreneurs and what to do when you're feeling lost in a conversation where people are using industry jargon. We also touch on the rise of conscious VCs who believe in creating space for founders to be successful on their own terms and why that shift is so important.    IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How Stef landed in the FinTech industry  Examples of how you can make every dollar you earn work for yourself The first step to opening up the conversation around fundraising and connecting with the right investors  The link between your energy and the opportunities you attract Tips for how to collect data and get started with your dream business  What to do if you want to fundraise, but don't feel like you have the network    RESOURCES Thanks to Bombas for supporting Earn Your Happy. Go to bombas.com/lori to get 20% off your first purchase.  Thanks to Issuu. Sign up for a premium account and get 50% off issuu.com/podcast and use promo code LORI.  Sign up for The Spritz newsletter at litepink.com! Text PODCAST to 310-496-8363 for updates and a chance to be featured on the show!   CONNECT WITH STEF Follow Stef on Instagram: @bystefcaldwell  Listen to PM School     CONNECT WITH LORI Follow me: @loriharder Follow Lite Pink: @drinklitepink Follow Earn Your Happy: @earnyourhappy Follow Girlfriends & Business: @girlfriendsandbusiness Listen to Girlfriends & Business   ABOUT STEF Stef Caldwell is a personal development author, vc-backed startup operator and angel investor who specializes in helping start ups & high-growth companies develop and generate revenue in new and existing sales channels. Stef has a proven track record in breaking into and closing business at the highest levels of F500 companies and commercial markets. Stef has expertise in developing strategic executive relationships, and negotiating complex deals, making her an asset to business development teams charged with building new revenue channels from scratch within aggressive timeframes and/or optimizing existing channels.    Since childhood, when she wrote a letter to the White House about race and class discrimination in her third grade classroom, she's been focused on how she can make an outsized impact & make the world a more equitable place for all. The culmination of a lifetime of focusing on how to make the world a better place translates directly into her work as an author, investor and mentor to women consumer and tech. She is the author of ManifestHer - The Ambitious Woman's Guide to Getting Unstuck, Navigating Ambiguity and Manifesting Your Biggest Dreams, which was published in Fall of 2020 and received praise from Best-Selling Authors Kim Scott (Radical Candor), Amber Rae (Choose Wonder Over Worry), Lori Harder (A Tribe Called Bliss) & Team USA Gold-Medalist, Lauren Doyle.   By day, she is the Head of Business Development & Partnerships at CircleUp, a top FinTech company using Al to make venture capital more equitable & scaling access to capital to epic entrepreneurs so they can thrive. Their top performing venture fund is both diverse (>50% female founders & >35% minority founders) and has achieved top performance marks.   By night, she is the host of PM School Podcast, an inspiring, "how I'm building this" style podcast inspiring the next generation of women entrepreneurs by bringing them behind the scenes with inspiring founders to hear the stories of how they ideated, started, capitalized and scaled their businesses.