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In this powerful episode of How Women Lead, host Julie Castro Abrams dives deep into the often-underestimated power of mentoring, sponsorship, and advising. Join Julie as she shares crucial insights on how women leaders can fiercely advocate for each other, counter damaging cultural narratives, and actively work to close the gender funding gap. Discover actionable strategies for becoming a vital partner and guide, particularly for women innovating in critical fields like climate tech and social impact, and learn why your unique experience is exactly what the next generation of leaders desperately needs. This week's episode 173 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about shaping the future through mentoring and sponsorship! In this episode of How Women Inspire Podcast, Julie Castro Abrams is sharing the importance of supporting founders more than monetarily and actionable steps you can take right now to start mentoring other women. Some of the talking points Julie goes over in this episode include:The importance of senior leaders showing up as partners and guides.Practical advice for mentors, including thinking about new perspectives you can offer.The role of advisors in supporting social impact leaders and nonprofit organizations.Ways to begin your mentorship journey, including the Global Advisor program.Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me!  And don't forget to follow, rate, and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways!Learn more about How Women Inspire at https://www.howwomenlead.com/podcast CONNECT WITH JULIE CASTRO ABRAMS:LinkedIn - JulieHow Women LeadHow Women InvestHow Women GiveInstagram - HWLLinkedIn - HWLFacebook - HWL

What if the secret to soaring higher is actually found in slowing down, especially as a tech entrepreneur? In today's episode, we explore this concept with a remarkable guest—a seasoned tech entrepreneur, acclaimed author, and advocate for women in technology, Emilia D'Anzica. She has successfully built and sold multiple companies, and today shares not only her expertise but also the mindset shifts that helped her scale and exit two companies while raising a family and growing as a leader. And find out why, when she's not working, you can find her in the dirt! Full article here: https://GoalsForYourLife.com/tech-entrepreneur Contact her at: Emilia@emiliaspeakscx.com or on LinkedIn Make sure you're getting all our podcast updates and articles! Get them here: https://goalsforyourlife.com/newsletter Resources with tools and guidance for mid-career individuals, professionals & those at the halftime of life seeking growth and fulfillment: http://HalftimeSuccess.com CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Introduction 01:33 - Amelia D'Anzika's Background 05:27 - Embracing AI Technology 10:12 - Customer Lifecycle Management Strategies 13:03 - AI and the Human Touch 16:13 - Starting and Exiting Companies 22:15 - Future Plans and Aspirations 27:24 - Unexpected Leadership Lessons 33:40 - Final Thoughts and Insights 34:37 - Parenting and Work-Life Balance 38:35 - Final Advice for Entrepreneurs 43:57 - Outro #techmentorship #digitalmarketing #aitoolsforcontentcreation #techsales #aitoolsforproductivity Quick recap: Deborah and Emilia discussed Emilia's background as a tech entrepreneur, her experiences in scaling and exiting companies, and her advocacy for women in technology. They also explored Emilia's journey in advisory work, her focus on personal growth and self-care, and the importance of active listening in leadership. The conversation concluded with a discussion on the importance of being present for children, the value of gratitude and small steps in achieving growth, and the need for a human touch in the tech industry. Deborah introduces Emilia D'Anzica, a seasoned tech entrepreneur, author, and advocate for women in technology. Emilia has successfully built and sold multiple companies while raising a family. The conversation focuses on Emilia's expertise, mindset shifts, and experiences in scaling and exiting companies. They discuss the importance of technology for women and overcoming fears related to AI and tech tools. Emilia's background includes speaking engagements, teaching women in tech, and successfully selling two companies with exit strategies.

"Nothing shows the benefits of TNR better than actually doing it. Once communities see the impact, they come on board, and that's when real change happens.” This episode is sponsored-in-part by Maddie's Fund. Harry Eckman, Global Advisor for Cat Population Management at International Cat Care, joins host Stacy LeBaron for an insightful discussion on the challenges and opportunities in managing unowned cat populations worldwide. With over 25 years in animal welfare, Harry has worked on everything from stray population management to ending the dog and cat meat trades. In this episode, he shares his journey into animal welfare, the realities of life for unowned cats across different regions, and innovative solutions to improve their welfare. Harry sheds light on his latest project, a three-year initiative backed by the Battersea Global Enabler Fund, focusing on cat welfare strategies in five countries: the UK, Cyprus, Greece, Portugal, and Australia. He emphasizes the importance of community-driven solutions, the role of cat feeders as unsung heroes, and the systemic challenges—including veterinary shortages—that impact cat welfare globally. From integrating social services into feline welfare to normalizing trap-neuter-return (TNR), Harry and Stacy discuss what it takes to build sustainable, community-led programs that truly make a difference. Press Play Now For: How Harry Eckman transitioned from pastry chef to global cat welfare leader The harsh realities faced by unowned cats around the world Why effective TNR is more than just sterilization—it's about strategic planning The importance of integrating cat welfare into existing community services How veterinary shortages are impacting cat population management globally The role of cat feeders and why they are key to humane population control A groundbreaking international project aimed at improving feline welfare Resources & Links: International Cat Care – Learn more about their mission and projects (https://icatcare.org) Find Harry Eckman on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-eckman-45b9a847/) Harry's Published Research on Cat & Dog Welfare in Portugal – Read it here(https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/10.1079/hai.2024.0029) Sponsor Links: Maddie's Fund (https://www.communitycatspodcast.com/maddies605) Follow & Review We'd love for you to follow us if you haven't yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts(https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-community-cats-podcast/id1125752101?mt=2). Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast.

Camila Rocha is the Scientific Director of CCI/Cebrap. A PhD in Political Science from the University of São Paulo, she won the USP Thesis Award and the best doctoral thesis award from the Brazilian Political Science Association. A finalist for the 64th Jabuti Prize with the book Less Marx, More Mises: Liberalism and the New Right in Brazil, she also serves as Global Advisor for Our Common Home (Geneva), is a member of the board of the Instituto Democracia em Xeque (Democracy in Check Institute – São Paulo), and a columnist for the daily newspaper Folha de São Paulo.Brazil is going through challenging times. There's never been a more important moment to understand Brazil's politics, society, and culture. To go beyond the headlines, and to ask questions that aren't easy to answer. 'Brazil Unfiltered,' does just that. This podcast is hosted by James N. Green, Professor of Brazilian History and Culture at Brown University and the National Co-Coordinator of the U.S. Network for Democracy in Brazil. Brazil Unfiltered is part of the Democracy Observatory, supported by the Washington Brazil Office. This podcast is edited and produced by Camilo Rocha in São Paulo.https://www.braziloffice.org/en/observatory#activities

Camila Rocha is the Scientific Director of CCI/Cebrap. A PhD in Political Science from the University of São Paulo, she won the USP Thesis Award and the best doctoral thesis award from the Brazilian Political Science Association. A finalist for the 64th Jabuti Prize with the book Less Marx, More Mises: Liberalism and the New Right in Brazil, she also serves as Global Advisor for Our Common Home (Geneva), is a member of the board of the Instituto Democracia em Xeque (Democracy in Check Institute – São Paulo), and a columnist for the daily newspaper Folha de São Paulo.Brazil is going through challenging times. There's never been a more important moment to understand Brazil's politics, society, and culture. To go beyond the headlines, and to ask questions that aren't easy to answer. 'Brazil Unfiltered,' does just that. This podcast is hosted by James N. Green, Professor of Brazilian History and Culture at Brown University and the National Co-Coordinator of the U.S. Network for Democracy in Brazil.Brazil Unfiltered is part of the Democracy Observatory, supported by the Washington Brazil Office. This podcast is edited and produced by Camilo Rocha in São Paulo.https://www.braziloffice.org/en/observatory#activities

Throughout his 30-year career, Matt has been singularly focused on helping savers retire with confidence. As President of Income America, LLC—an in-plan retirement income solution that provides retirees with guaranteed income for life—he provides innovative, fiduciary-oriented solutions that enhance participants' retirement security. A prolific speaker and panelist, Matt has spoken at dozens of industry events, including the NAPA 401k Summit, the Alliance for Lifetime Income Summit, the Investment News Retirement Income Conference, the CFA Society PORTFOLIO Conference, AFS 401(k) Retirement Services Employee Benefits Symposium, SS&C Deliver, and the Advisor2X Wealth@Wor(k) conference. With more than 30,000 followers on LinkedIn and Twitter combined, Matt shares his thought leadership on everything from guaranteed income to proposed legislation to fintech trends impacting how Americans plan and save for retirement. A board advisor for Prime Capital Financial, Matt previously served as president of Fi360 until its acquisition by Broadridge in 2020. He also served as the executive business leader of Morningstar's Global Advisor and Wealth Solutions unit, the company's largest operating segment, where he was responsible for executing strategy and driving top-line revenue.Passionate about fiduciary standards of excellence, Matt is an Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) and Accredited Investment Fiduciary Analyst (AIFA). In this episode, Eric and Matthew Wolniewicz discuss:Plan sponsor trends with retirement income solutionsSimplicity, control, and flexibility The benefits of Income America Flexibility and guarantees through Income America Key Takeaways:Many plan sponsors are becoming more paternalistic, allowing money to remain in the plan post-retirement, and recognizing the need for auto retirement income solutions, despite it not being required.Income America offers a flexible, retirement income solution, which was initially launched by seven firms, prioritizing simplicity, control, and flexibility, addressing concerns over losing control and high costs associated with traditional annuities.Income America provides professional money management, the ability to take withdrawals without penalties, and income guarantees to counter market crashes before retirement.“Simplicity was really the foundation and the bedrock for income America, the other thing that we thought that was really important was control and flexibility.” - Matthew WolniewiczConnect with Matthew Wolniewicz:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewwolniewicz/ Connect with Eric Dyson: Website: https://90northllc.com/Phone: 940-248-4800Email: contact@90northllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/401kguy/ The information and content of this podcast is general in nature and is provided solely for educational and informational purposes. It is believed to be accurate and reliable as of the posting date but may be subject to changeIt is not intended to provide a specific recommendation for any type of product or service discussed in this presentation or to provide any warranties, investment advice, financial advice, tax, plan design or legal advice (unless otherwise specifically indicated). Please consult your own independent advisor as to any investment, tax, or legal statements made.The specific facts and circumstances of all qualified plans can vary and the information contained in this podcast may or may not apply to your individual circumstances or to your plan or client plan-specific circumstances.

Episode 5, Season 13 of the Social Change Career Podcast: From Conflict Zones to Global Impact Careers with Victor Ochen This episode features Victor Ochen, a remarkable peace advocate and founder of the African Youth Initiative Network (AYINET), sharing his journey from growing up amid conflict in Uganda to becoming a global force for peace and youth empowerment. Victor, who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and serves as a UN Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Justice, speaks to the power of resilience, healing, and community in driving meaningful change. Why Take a Listen:  Learn from Victor's Journey: He turned personal tragedy into a movement for healing, justice, and peace. Key Lessons on Practice: Hear how Victor empowers youth in war-affected communities and provides reconstructive care to thousands impacted by violence Explore Local Peacebuilding: Victor shares a powerful perspective on balancing local and international approaches, emphasizing community-driven solutions over traditional aid. Impact Career Insights: Victor shares tons of actionable tips for people around the globe to advance a career of impact in terms of skills, networks, funding and more.  Resources to Dive Deeper: Connect with Victor Ochen on LinkedIn  African Youth Initiative Network (AYINET): Learn more about AYINET's transformative work in post-conflict recovery, youth empowerment, and justice advocacy. - Collaborative Development Associates: CDA Collaborative Learning Projects improves the effectiveness and accountability of peacebuilding, development, and humanitarian action wherever communities experience conflict. Victor's Inspiration Sources: Organizations like International Crisis Group (https://www.crisisgroup.org/) and Search for Common Ground (https://www.sfcg.org/) provide excellent insights into peace efforts around the world. Get more curated jobs, funding, and career insights in social impact—sign up for the free PCDN Weekly Impact Newsletter  Listen to this episode and the 160+ other Social Change Career Podcast episodes at PCDN.global (http://pcdn.global) or any major podcast platform. Subscribe, rate, and share if you find it meaningful! About Victor: Victor Ochen is the Founder and Executive Director of AYINET, an organization providing essential reconstructive care, advocacy, and youth empowerment to communities affected by war in Uganda. Raised in a refugee camp amidst the violent conflict of northern Uganda, Victor's career journey began at age 13, when he formed a Peace Club to stand against child soldier recruitment. Today, his work has transformed the lives of over 21,000 victims of war and empowered countless young people to take leadership in peace and justice. Victor is the youngest African ever nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, a UN Goodwill Ambassador for Peace and Justice, and a global advocate for sustainable peace and SDG Goal 16. Victor is a Global Advisor to United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees as part of the Advisory Group on Gender, Forced Displacement and Protection Episode Highlights: - 0:00 - Victor's Early Life and Path to Peacebuilding   - 5:10 - Founding the African Youth Initiative Network   - 12:30 - Healing and Justice in Conflict Recovery   - 25:45 - Navigating International Aid Dynamics   - 40:15 - Recommendations for Aspiring Peacebuilders   - 55:20 - Practical Challenges in Peace Work

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jay Spector, who shares why super shoes can sometimes lead to injury, along with form tips, and ways to avoid typically pediatric pitfalls. Dr. Spector has been practicing in the greater Atlanta area since 1994. He specializes in surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Spector was the Chairman of the PRESENT Sports Medicine Virtual Conference and the Immediate Past President of American Academy of Podiatric Sport Medicine (AAPSM). He is also a Fellow of the Faculty of Podiatric Medicine, Royal College of Physicians Surgeons of Glasgow. He holds a Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Podiatric Sports Medicine, from the American Board of Podiatric Medicine. Dr. Spector is the Global Advisor of Special Olympics Fit Feet. He is a frequent national and international lecturer. Dr Spector is a Marathon Runner and does Cross Fit training. He is an RRCA/USATF Certified Running Coach and is the Director of the Atlanta Running Institute. A native of New York City, Dr. Spector earned a BA in Economics from McGill University in Montreal, Canada. His medical degree came from The New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Also in this episode, we discuss a local University of Maryland study in which masters women athletes can participate. Contact zckearns@umd.edu if interested. Reach out to us at julieandlisa@runfartherandfaster.com. Share this episode with anyone who you think would find this information helpful. Connect with us! Instagram: @runfartherandfaster Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RunFartherFaster https://www.runfartherandfaster.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/runfartherandfaster/message

In this episode of the CTO Advisor Podcast, Keith Townsend, a Global Advisor at the Futurum Group, and Erik Bethke, the CTO of Futurum, discuss the latest release from OpenAI, GPT-4.0. They begin by sharing their experiences at Futurum, where both have been working for seven months, and highlighting the development of a new intelligence [...]

Poland has some of the most toxic air in all of Europe, with 23 of the 50 most polluted cities in the European Union located in the country.Much of this air pollution comes from common household boilers that burn wood and coal. Emissions from cars and factories exacerbate poor air quality and lead to 40,000 deaths from pollution-related illnesses every year.Launched in 2015, Polish Smog Alert is a campaign group comprised of more than 50 local clean air initiatives dedicated to improving air quality in Poland. By increasing public awareness of the health impacts of air pollution and introducing anti-smog regulations at both the local and national levels, this movement has helped secure policy change that has improved air quality and public health across the country.In 2023, Polish Smog Alert was named an Earthshot Prize Finalist in the “Clean Our Air” category, and the group receives tailored support from the Prize's Global Alliance of partners to continue making a difference and driving urgent climate action. Our founder, Mike Bloomberg, serves as Global Advisor to the Winners of The Earthshot Prize, and Bloomberg Philanthropies – alongside Bloomberg LP – has supported The Earthshot Prize since its creation in 2020 as a Global Alliance Founding Partner.On this episode, Katherine Oliver sits down with Polish Smog Alert co-founders Anna Dworakowska and Andrzej Guła to discuss the group's mission to clean the air, their experience with The Earthshot Prize, the successes they have had so far, and where they will go from here.

Join us in today's episode as we welcome Therese Procter, Chief People Officer at Orgshaker, Global Advisor at Wagestream, and Chair & Co-founder of MeVie. With her extensive background, including her role as former CPO of Tesco Bank, Therese brings invaluable insights into the workplace implications of breast cancer, sharing her personal journey and the critical lessons learned.

In the first-ever episode of IAB Europe's Policy Matters podcast, join Ines Talavera de la Esperanza, Public Policy Manager at IAB Europe as she dives into sustainability policy with Eric Shih, COO at Cedara and Board Member & Global Advisor at ShowHeroes. They discuss the challenges faced by the digital advertising industry when it comes to sustainability policy and the regulatory landscape, the role that policy can play in setting measurement standards to help reduce carbon emissions, and the vital need for collaboration in shaping coherent sustainability policies in the future. Tune in and discover how the industry can actively contribute to a more sustainable digital advertising landscape today.

In this installment of the Stories to Create Podcast, join Cornell Bunting as he engages in a captivating discussion with an extraordinary individual. Our guest, Astrid Shover, a Global Advisor at Premier Sotheby's International Realty, has triumphed over cancer not once, but twice, and has transitioned into the role of a Health and Wellness Coach. Furthermore, she brings a unique perspective as a former Radio personality at The Salt and Light Movement Radio Show and a former police officer.Tune in to hear Astrid Shover share her remarkable journey, which led to the formation of Pink Divas United. This conversation is a must-listen, promising to stir a whirlwind of emotions as she narrates her inspiring story. Support the showThank you for tuning in with EHAS CLUB - Stories to Create Podcast

Did you know that it could take up to 500 years for single-use plastic bottles to biodegrade in the ocean, according to estimates from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration?What if the solution for more sustainable packaging also lies in the seas? Bloomberg Philanthropies is working to ensure the ocean, key marine ecosystems, and the billions who depend on them can survive and thrive through the Bloomberg Ocean Initiative.  Our guest today – Pierre Paslier – co-founded Notpla, short for "not plastic," a company on a mission to make packaging disappear. Based in London, the team creates alternative packaging made from seaweed and plants, ranging from a bubble that could replace plastic cups and bottles at sporting events, to single dose spheres of toothpaste and sustainable, biodegradable packaging for takeaway food. Since it started in 2019, Notpla has replaced almost 3 million units of single-use plastic from entering the environment.Notpla is a winner of the 2022 Earthshot Prize, a prestigious global environment prize launched by His Royal Highness Prince William to incentivize change and help repair our planet with innovative solutions by 2030. Our founder, Mike Bloomberg, serves as Global Advisor to the Winners of the Earthshot Prize, including Notpla, and Bloomberg Philanthropies - alongside Bloomberg LP - has supported The Earthshot Prize since its creation in 2019, as a Global Alliance Founding Partner. In fact, Bloomberg LP uses Notpla's sustainable packaging at its European headquarters in London.On this episode, Katherine Oliver sits down with Pierre. They discuss how he created Notpla with his co-founder and former classmate, Rodrigo Garcia Gonzalez, how Notpla expanded from its first product to introduce packaging solutions for electronics, fashion, cosmetics and food, his experience with The Earthshot Prize, and how he's planning on using his prize money to expand Notpla's impact.

En este primer pódcast hemos hablado con Sandra Manresa, CEO de La Gran Familia Mediterránea. Manresa tiene un pasado muy interesante, ya que lleva casi tres décadas de experiencias en digitalización, marketing, ventas y tecnología en empresas como Google. Además, forma parte de Global Advisor en How Women Lead, una comunidad global con sede en San Francisco que se encarga de dar visibilidad a más de 14.000 mujeres que desempeñan puestos de liderazgo en empresas.

Tides are shifting in the world of financial advice, especially in advisor-client dynamic. During a record bull market, advisors were the investment experts that would deliver the retirement that their clients demanded. But if the last year in the market has shown us anything, it's that advisors need to be more for their clients than simply portfolio managers. Dimensional's Global Investor and Global Advisor studies bear that out. In fact, results from those studies reveal how top quartile RIA firms stand out by emphasizing offerings that bottom quartile firms do not. What difference has it made for these firms? Dimensional found that they are growing faster, driving more revenue and landing bigger clients. Coincidence? I think not. - Here is a link to register for the September 20 webinar: “Perception vs. Reality – the Vital Role of Insurance in a Thriving Advisory Practice.” Here's the link to the RetireOne survey mentioned in the podcast. Here is a link to the RetireOne website and to its Constance website. Here is a link to the Dimensional website. Introducing AP Premium! Download and brand thousands of articles, summaries & commentaries in minutes. Unlock Premium today and receive $10 off your first monthly or annual payment with promo code PODCAST2022.

Do you feel the urge to step into the next level of your leadership? Whilst it can feel exciting, there can also be an overwhelming fear of not knowing where you're heading. In this episode, we have a casual and candid conversation on how to handle the fear of stepping into the unknown in leadership with Kiri-Maree Moore. Kiri-Maree is a Global Advisor, Strategist, Speaker, and Investor. Her goal is to impact change in the global leadership landscape and create an innovative leadership culture. We all go through “phoenix rising” moments where we know we're ready to evolve and grow but we get trapped in the confusion and uncertainty. During these times, it's best to have the end in mind. Our leadership journey will always demand us to create space for transformations no matter how uncomfortable it can be. This episode provides valuable information that prepares you to engage in the unknown and revitalise your leadership. Samantha Riley xx For full show notes and links - https://samanthariley.global/podcast/417/ Get your free copy of The Human Design Advantage - https://samanthariley.global/advantage/ Join the Coaches, Thought Leaders & Changemakers FB Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/172041823301121 I'd love to connect with you - please reach out and say hi: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thesamriley/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samriley/

Sunday we welcome special guest speaker Reverend Bruce Huseby to deliver a look at Genesis 3, and the importance of knowing and seeking what is true. Bruce serves as Global Advisor for Crossover Global, a church planting organization that desires to see God glorified by providing gospel access through the planting of multiplying churches among unreached peoples.

Kely Nascimento works with organizations to help define a focused identity and brand story, and to create partnership opportunities that align with their objectives. Her recent work has been focused on the Sports Diplomacy and sports for development sectors. As a speaker Kely travels the world and speaks on gender and race equity in sports, and the power of storytelling in promoting equity as well as a community and trust building tool to further the Sustainable Development Goals. Kely is a content producer and the director of Warriors of a Beautiful Game, a feature documentary, as part of a global multi-platform initiative to promote women's sports and gender equality (currently in post-production).   Kely has lectured, presented keynotes and moderated panels in collaboration with organizations such as Yale, Barça Foundation, Cannes Lions, French Teqball Federation, Federaçao Paulista de Futebol, amongst others. She is the global Ambassador for Gondwana FC and the Global Goals World Cup, a Global Advisor at LEAD.edu and currently sits on the Board of Directors of Beyond Sport Foundation.   Kely and her work have been featured in The Guardian (GB), Irish Times, Folha de São Paulo (Brazil), La Marca (Spain), AS Futbol (Colombia), Guardian Phillipines, among many others. Kely is the eldest daughter of Brazilian soccer legend Pelé and founder of the Nascimento Foundation whose mission is to achieve a global understanding of peace through sports, storytelling and the arts to facilitate diplomacy and development with the principals of equality, leadership and storytelling, She aims to harness the power of her father's legacy towards building a more equitable, peaceful, and sustainable future. Kely is a proud recipient of the Face of Change award at SAID Institute's 8th African Diaspora Awards Ceremony. She wholeheartedly believes that it is through the understanding, owning, and sharing, of our stories that we will create a more equitable world. “Storytelling strengthens our identities, teaches us about ourselves and each other and solidifies our bonds. It fosters empathy, and solidarity, builds community and allows us to claim our narratives. Our stories are our superpowers” Kely is a 2022 TEDx WaterStreet speaker.   For her instagram click here.   Please let me/us know via our email innovationhub@cwsglobal.org what you think about this new series. We would love to hear from you. Please like/follow our Walk Talk Listen podcast and follow @mauricebloem on twitter and instagram.  Or check us out on our website 100mile.org (and find out more about our app (android and iPhone) that enables you to walk and do good at the same time! We also encourage you to check out the special WTL series Enough for All about an organization called CWS.

During an extraordinary four-decades in international business, William (Bill) Edwards, CEO & Global Advisor, Edwards Global Services, Inc. (EGS), has played a leadership role in the successful global growth of more than 40 small, INC 5000 and Fortune 100 companies. He is widely recognized as an International Problem Solver, strategist, advisor and specialist on global cultures. His career covers international operating executive, and entrepreneurial experience in the energy, technology, licensing, management consulting and retail sectors. He has been a technical specialist, district manager, master licensee, brand senior executive and brand country president. Mr. Edwards has also started several international businesses. Bill has lived in China, the Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Iran, and Turkey and directed projects in over 50 countries. Mr. Edwards' company has twice received the U.S. Presidential award for export excellence. He has published the respected GlobalVue™ country ranking analysis quarterly for 20 years and publishes a biweekly global business update newsletter that can viewed at: www.geowizard.biz Mr. Edwards is the Vice Chair of the District Export Council of Southern California and the Vice Chair / Incoming Chair of the World Affairs Council of Orange County. He is also a member of the UC Irvine Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) Leadership Council.  -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. Learn more about Ric at www.ricfranzi.com. Catch up on past Critical Mass Business Talk Show interviews... YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gHKT2gmF LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2PzRhjQ Podbean: https://lnkd.in/eWpNVRi Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gRd_863w Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gruexU6m #orangecountyca #mastermind #ceopeergroups #peergroups #peerlearning

Coral reefs are a critical ecosystem for our environment - and source of food, livelihoods, and cultural heritage for 500 million people. They're also likely to disappear by 2050 if the goals of the Paris Agreement are not met. That's why Bloomberg Philanthropies is promoting coral reef conservation through our Vibrant Oceans Initiative, which works with coastal communities, nonprofit organizations, local and national governments, policymakers, and academic groups to create more sustainable ocean ecosystems. Our guest today – Sam Teicher – co-founded Coral Vita, an organization dedicated to regenerating dying reefs. Based in Grand Bahama, the team creates high-tech coral farms that grow coral up to 50x faster while boosting resiliency against global warming and acidifying oceans. Healthy corals are then transported and transplanted back into degraded reefs, bringing them back to life. Coral Vita also prioritizes coastal economies by working with local communities, public officials, and private companies to improve education and create new jobs. Most recently, Coral Vita received the inaugural Earthshot Prize, a prestigious global environment prize designed launched by Prince William to incentivize change and help repair our planet with innovative solutions over the next ten years. Our founder, Mike Bloomberg, serves as Global Advisor to the Winners of the Earthshot Prize, including Coral Vita. Bloomberg the company along with Bloomberg Philanthropies has supported The Earthshot Prize since its creation in 2019, and is a Global Alliance Founding Partner. On this episode, Jemma Read, the Global Head of Corporate Philanthropy at Bloomberg LP, sits down with Sam Teicher. They discuss how he created Coral Vita with his co-founder, Gator Halpern, what makes Coral Vita's reef restoration technique unique, his experience with the Earthshot Prize, and how he's planning on using his prize money to expand Coral Vita's impact.

In this episode of the Law Review Online's podcast, See generally, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School Professor Rangita de Silva de Alwis joins Magali and Kristen to discuss international women's rights and her pathway to academia. Professor de Silva de Alwis described her early, formative experiences in Sri Lanka, her mentors at Harvard Law School including Martha Minow, and her work with Hillary Clinton at Wellesley College. She explains her work as a Global Advisor to the UN Sustainable Development Fund, as well as her experience as the inaugural director of the Global Women's Leadership Initiative and the Women in Public Service Project. She also discussed the "Black Women Future Lawyers" report Magali and Dana Dyer developed in her class in 2020 and Simone Hunter's 2021 report "Black Women Leaders' Health Silently Suffering: A Call to Change the Legal Culture." From AI and bias to Afghan women's leadership in the wake of the Taliban take-over, Professor de Silva de Alwis' doesn't shy away from critical global topics in her classes and work. In particular, she emphasized the importance of the CEDAW–the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women–for addressing gender and social inequalities domestically and abroad. Finally, she shared her research methodology and approach towards writing her recent piece, "A Roadmap to Revising Ethiopia's Gender Discriminatory Laws: A Comparative Analysis." Interview by Magali Duque, Online Managing Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review and Kristen Marino, Media Editor, Vol. 171, University of Pennsylvania Law Review. Produced and edited by Magali Duque, Online Managing Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review. Cover Art by Emily Horwitz, Online Executive Editor, Vol. 170, University of Pennsylvania Law Review. Cite as: See generally, A Conversation with Penn Law Professor Rangita de Silva de Alwis, U. Pa. L. Rev. (Mar. 31, 2022), https://anchor.fm/see-generally-podcast. © University of Pennsylvania Law Review 2022.

Are you or someone you know working on overcoming your Heart Blocks?   You are not alone. We support you.   The Overcoming Heart Blocks Conference. This event is a Q & A of all of the co-authors of the book. Did I mention it is a bestseller? We would love for you to join our Overcoming Heart Blocks Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/602747904483178/   Also, if you haven't grabbed your copy of the Overcoming Heart Blocks: Inspiring Stories For Healing From Trauma book yet, you can do so here:   https://www.amazon.com/Overco.../dp/B09F98KSHH/ref=sr_1_1... “The messages in this book magnifies the importance of getting help in finding your path to healing. “ - Tanya Gold, M.D.   The Overcoming Coming Heart Blocks Conference (Q&A panel) Hosted by Regeline Sabbat - Motivational Keynote Speaker, 5x Bestselling Author, Life Coach, First generation Haitian American, the host of Walk With Me Podcast on JRQTV, Financial Expert, and CEO and Founder of Life Service Center of America, LLC. Endorsed by Les Brown.   (Master of Ceremonies) Lakisha James - Corporate event planner, Set Designer, Mentor, Author, and Atlanta Chapter Leader for World Women Conference & Awards   Speakers: (Q&A panel)   Speaker#1 Guerline D. Sabbat- #1 Best Selling Author and Registered Nurse Speaker #2 Beata Seweryn-Reid- Beata Seweryn-Reid is an in-demand Life & Leadership Coach for Entrepreneurs, an International Speaker and a Change Maker. Speaker #3 C. Regi Rodgers- Through years of counseling countless couples, C. Regi Rodgers brings a provocative conversation anytime he is called upon to speak or do an interview. Formerly celebrated as a Pastor, he also authored an internet column entitled “ Rev. Regi's Recess” which appeared in the Gospel EUR. Venturing to Las Vegas from Philadelphia, the city of “Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection” to Sin City to begin anew after the sudden loss of his father in a car accident in late 2000. Speaker #4 Dr. Mary Kaye Holmes - Dr. Mary Kaye Holmes is a #1 international best-selling author and author of ten books including her most recent best-selling memoir, “Trapped in Plain Sight: The Unfamiliar Face of Human Trafficking.” She is also a speaker, Certified Life & Success Coach, award-winning founder of the global movement “Outlive the Labels”, and a mouthpiece for criminal justice reform and human trafficking awareness. As a 2x survivor of human trafficking, domestic violence and incarceration, she is a sought-after trusted authority on thriving beyond adversity and speaks from her heart concerning real issues that plague women from all walks of life. Speaker #5 Dr.Saf Buxy-Dr. Saf Buxy is a Social Behavioral Mentor and Addiction Psychotherapist. He is an Author, Speaker, TV, Radio and Social Media personality, and respected pioneer in Addiction Consulting. He delivers life-changing material and personal expertise to shift clients towards a more fulfilling future. Speaker #6 Eliza Conley Lepene- Eliza Conley-Lepene is the Owner of Eliza LLC, Spa Voyage, Founder of Safe House (YourSaferPlace.org), and the Creator of the Safe House Crisis and Recovery Apps, President of Women in Aviation Connecticut Chapter. Eliza has a Bachelors Degree in Justice with Minors in Advocacy and Psychology. Speaker #7 Erin Baer- Erin Baer is a thriving entrepreneur and lives her passions as an Author, International Keynote Speaker and Empowerment Coach. Being a survivor of domestic violence and sexual assault, Erin began telling others her story of grace and grit on her road to recovery. This sharing of her personal story became the basis for her book, “From Beaten to Badass”. The powerfully worded personal memoir gives readers the strength, hope, and courage to keep going and become the BADASS women they were always meant to be. Erin also founded the organization Beaten to Badass to empower and support those who have been beaten down by life. Her life's work is to enable beaten down and silenced women to once again be strong, courageous, and proud. Erin decided to be the positive voice to show beaten-down and silenced women that their circumstances don't define them, that they don't need to be beaten down in life, and that they too can be their own heroes. Through her coaching and speaking, Erin encourages you to look within yourself where you will find the power to unleash the badass in you. You may feel defeated and feel life is unfair by the cards you were dealt. However, the only way you lose is if you don't learn and you don't get back up. You are a badass! Also, Erin is a Certified Life Service Center of America, LLC (LSCOA) Speaker beatentobadass.com Speaker #8 Julie “Juju” Christopher- Julie Christopher, aka Juju, is the creator and CEO of Biztuition. Juju is a professional ‘Enter-Trainer'- Music Artist, Speaker, Healer, Bestselling Author- She is a world-renowned expert on business intuition and host of ‘The Mystical Entrepreneur' podcast. Speaker #9 Emily Singerhouse- Emily Singerhouse is the founder of Singerhouse Research Consulting LLC, qualitative researcher by training, advocate and educator on the issues of human trafficking, domestic violence, sexual violence, youth exploitation, racial equality, and community wellbeing. I have worked on trans-disciplinary teams ranging from academics, to survivors, to law enforcement. Speaker #10 Karla Docter- Karla Docter is a Transformational Speaker, Author, Coach and Survivor. She is the Founder of EMPOWERCON, an international women's empowerment conference and retreat, and Venture Life, LLC. Karla is on a mission to empower, educate, energize and equip others with the skills, tools and resources to heal and transform their lives. Speaker #11 Kellan Fluckiger- Coming from a 30-year history of executive experience in the energy industry, Kellan held C-level positions in the US and Canada. Extensive consulting experience in energy de-regulation and other high-pressure areas prepared him for the coaching career that he now enjoys. The author of 13 books, with numerous bestsellers, Kellan now coaches an international clientele in business, inner work, and high-performance. Speaker #12 Dr. Lakisha James- Dr. LaKisha James is the CEO and Founder of Designer Events by LaKisha located in GA. Their specialty is international corporate event planning, event design and set design for films, and plays. She holds a degree in Interior Design and Management with a concentration in Small Business & Entrepreneurship. Speaker #13 Lauri Schoenfeld- Lauri Schoenfeld currently resides in Utah with her hubby, three kids, and dog Jack Wyatt Wolverine. She's a child abuse advocate, a Nancy Drew enthusiast, and is part cyborg. Teaching creative writing classes to her community is one of her favorite things to do. When she's not having long conversations with her characters and creating stories, she's hosting the Enlightenment Show, reading, or solving a mystery. Speaker #14 Manny Blue- Manny Blue, an entrepreneur, author, and philanthropist. Who previously entertained his audience on the stage as a performer/recording artist, has traded in his blue spiked hair and dance moves, for a suit and a laptop. Blue finds himself encouraging and motivating his audience to chase their dreams, live their best life via motivation but also change their relationship with money and become financial literate. Manny Blue is the founder and CEO of Blue Legacy Capital whose mission is to serve the underserved communities when it comes to financial education! Speaker #15 Michelle Mras- Michelle is a survivor of multiple life challenges to include a Traumatic Brain Injury and Breast Cancer. She guides others to recognize the innate gifts within them, stop apologizing for what they are not and step into who they truly are. Speaker #16 Dr.Sofie Nubani- Dr. Sofie Nubani is a Interpersonal- Executive Coach| Public Speaker| International Creative Mindset Strategist| NLP Trainer| Honorary Doctor of Divinity| Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy in Metaphysics| 3xBest-Selling Author| Founder of the Circle of Creative Masters Institute & The Athena Coaching (Spiritual Development) program| Global Advisor and Educator| Co-Host Online Live Show “Wisdom Café”| Program Chair of MEETx a speaking platform inspired by TEDx| Executive President of Charles Walters Society for Innovation and Research. Speaker #17 Ragne Sinikas-Mrs Ragne Sinikas is a seasoned entrepreneur. She is the Founder of the World Women Conference & Awards (WWCA), SendHerDeals.com, Complex Holding, Starpreneurs TV, Untold Story Foundation, Change Makers Coach, Public Speaker, Philanthropist. Speaker #18 Pamela Aubrey- Pamela Aubrey is the owner of Rising Innergy, a podcast host of two podcasts, Rainbows and Real Life and The PA System, a writer, business woman, Reiki Master, intuitive energy healing practitioner and visionary artist. In her career she has had the great pleasure of training and working with some of the world's top mindset coaches and their teams. Speaker #19 Mindy East-Owner of Baron Ridge Speakers Agency representing 24 professional keynote speakers and event emcees from across the nation, including one in Africa. Upcoming host of Ageless Enthusiasm~It's an Attitude on PBS KANSAS, redefining life, health and happiness over 50! Happily married to Mark East with 3 adult kids, 3 bonus kids, and 8 grandchildren. Author of The Animals' Weather Guide for Children (2014), and The Animals' Guide to Weather Around the World and Other Natural Wonders. (2015) https://baronridgeproductions.com/ Speaker #20 Dr. Tanya Gold- Medical Doctor and Author of 7 habits of Extremely Happy People Sponsors: Ragne Sinikas - Founder of World Women Conference & Awards (WWCA), Women Entrepreneurs TV, Change Makers Coach, Public Speaker Michael D. Butler -CEO of Beyond Publishing, Book Publisher, Global Speaker, Media Coach Daniel Gomez- Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer, Executive Coach, Confidence Architect, and Author Melahni Ake- Melahni Ake, is the founder of Everyday Leaders Professional Coaching and Consulting, a Certified John Maxwell Team leadership coach, speaker and trainer, and as a Certified WHY Institute Agent she helps others Discover their own WHY, Melahni professional influence began at Walt Disney World and carried into financial services, fundraising and medical device sales and leadership. She believes in the power of our mindset to design our life with purpose. She is a popular Event Master of Ceremonies, Voice Actor, Leadership Podcast Host of Everyday Leaders 50in50, best selling author, motivational speaker and life strategy coach who challenges her clients to dream beyond their limiting beliefs and create better strategic ways to make sense out of the possibilities in front of them to change the world. What she knows is that When you know your WHY, and START with WHY, What You Do has more Impact. Dr. Lakisha James- Corporate event planner, Set Designer, Mentor, Author, and Atlanta Chapter Leader for World Women Conference & Awards

In this episode, we are discussing the impact of the war in Ukraine on franchised businesses and the decision of many to cease operations in Russia, as highly reported in the media. We will dive in to how all of this works, answer frequent questions, and address common misperceptions about the franchise business model. We have two international franchise experts who will help set the record straight about how franchising works and what this means for businesses with units in these areas. William Edwards, CEO & Global Advisor to Senior Executives, Edwards Global Services, Inc. Larry Weinberg, Partner, Cassels Jack Monson, Host Bill Meierling, Host

Decent and affordable housing is the bedrock upon which to build inclusive cities. But it's becoming more and more difficult as the price of housing is increasing much faster than the average salary. Our guest today has worked with the World Bank, the European Commission and the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe. She is an effective advocate for the advancement of affordable housing and inclusive city development. Her name is Orna Rosenfeld.

Brian Asingia captures the essence of how humanity-first design and innovation can leverage technology in delivering meaningful solutions for the 21st century and beyond. By putting ethics and values first, automation, data privacy, cyber-security and other concerns of the future of work, education, health and finance can be approached in a sustainable way. Cashless Society is both an ethical philosophy and a technocratic ideal. Author The Last Digital Frontier and Cashless Society 101. Former Wall Street Analyst at The New York Stock Exchange. Over 10 years Enterprise Software Architecture and Executive Strategy. Global Advisor to startups, accelerators, governments and public-private institutions. Speaker and workshop facilitator for institutions and individuals. Connect with Brian https://facebook.com/brianasingia www.brianasingia.com @brianasingia #AskAsingia ▼ ▼ You can connect with/follow Talking with the Experts: Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoff.ee/rosesdavidson Become a patron https://www.patreon.com/talkingwiththeexperts Leave a Google review: https://g.page/r/CaXk7K3UlEhzEBI/review Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/talking-with-the-experts-1491692 Email: guest@talkingwiththeexperts.com Website: https://www.talkingwiththeexperts.com/ LinkedIn: Rose Davidson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rose-davidson/ Talking with the Experts: https://www.linkedin.com/company/talkingwiththeexperts/ Facebook Page: [Talking with the Experts] https://www.facebook.com/talkingwiththeexpertsvodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talking_with_the_experts SoundCloud: [Follow] https://soundcloud.com/talking-with-the-experts YouTube: [Subscribe] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkM5n5QJhnNAmUiMzii73wQ

In this episode, Samantha speaks with her good friend, Kiri-Maree Moore, who is a Global Advisor who is very passionate about life and leadership. Kiri-Maree believes that leaders should look for new approaches to better handle the issues that the world is dealing with right now. She also shares the importance of individuals coming together as a collective to create sustainable changes. For full show notes and links visit: https://samanthariley.global/podcast/346/

Simone Roche MBE chats to Catriona Campbell, Senior Partner, Global Advisor and UK&I Client Technology & Innovation Officer at EY, as they discuss technology for good, spotlighting the PoWEr of role models, empathy and authenticity.   Listen to Learn How to find the time for yourself as well as others  Why the human element of technology is so valuable  How the Northern Power Women Awards, sponsored by EY, engender ambition across the North  Why EY's new Neuro-Diverse Center of Excellence in Manchester sets the standard for inclusive workplaces Find us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram  

Leigh Lester is the Founder & Executive Director of Ubuntu Institute of Learning, an international training organization focused on social justice issues ranging from Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging to Entrepreneurship to Affordable Housing.  As a trainer, consultant, educator, public speaker, serial ideator, and occasionally a coach, Leigh is always a positive force for her clients and co-conspirators. She is active in her community of Long Beach, She serves on a national Board of Directors for industry and nonprofit organizations. Her passion is service. She focuses that passion in affordable housing, under-invested entrepreneurship programs and/or diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging initiatives.   Known for her ability to break big ideas into bite-sized pieces, Leigh's magic powers include public speaking, training, schmoozing, collaborating and totally out-of-the-box ideation.  With over 20+ years industry experience, her main focus now is helping others create the right action steps to solve their problems.  Her approach is hands-on, practical application focused on outcomes, steeped in years of personal experience. As the one minority in the room for many years, she puts her experience to use affecting policy at the national level. She serves on the board of a national appraisal organization, a member of the advisory board for the Ashoka-Brookings Partnership Initiative: Valuing Homes in Black-Majority Neighborhoods, an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Navigator with Forward Cities Initiative in Long Beach, California and she serves as a Global Advisor with How Women Lead, a Bay Area leadership network that brings together influential women in an inclusive and highly supportive community to connect, learn, and promote the voices of all women and propel their leadership forward. In this edition of Critical Mass Business Talk Show, Leigh Lester joins host Ric Franzi to discuss her leadership of the Ubuntu Institute of Learning, as well as her latest initiative, Launch Long Beach. --- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County.  

In this episode, I'm really excited to have as my guest, David Schonthal, an award-winning Clinical Professor and Director of Entrepreneurship Programs at the Kellogg School of Management where he teaches courses on new venture creation, design thinking, healthcare innovation and creativity. David is also co-author with fellow Kellogg professor Loran Nordgren, of The Human Element, a book about overcoming people's resistance to innovation and change. Outside of Kellogg, David has been a practitioner of entrepreneurship, design, and innovation for over 20 years. He has spent a decade working at world-renowned design firm, IDEO, and currently serves as an Operating Partner at 7Wire Ventures, a healthcare technology-focused venture capital firm. David is a Global Advisor at Design for Ventures (D4V), a Tokyo-based early-stage venture capital fund that invests in design-led Japanese startups, and is the Co-Founder of MATTER, a 25,000 square-foot innovation center in downtown Chicago focused on catalyzing and supporting healthcare entrepreneurship. In our discussion, David talked to me about: Human behaviour that underpins the resistance to change Being problem-focused rather than product-focused Co-designing solutions by framing changes as an experiment Listen to the podcast to learn more. https://innovabiz.co/davidschonthal (Show Notes and Blog) https://innovabiz.com.au/innovabuzz/ (The Podcasts)

Welcome to episode #797 of Six Pixels of Separation. Here it is: Six Pixels of Separation - Episode #797 - Host: Mitch Joel. David Schonthal is a Clinical Professor of Innovation & Entrepreneurship at the Kellogg School of Management, where he teaches courses in new venture creation, design thinking, business acquisition, healthcare entrepreneurship, corporate innovation and creativity. He also serves as the Faculty Director of Kellogg's Zell Fellows Program, a selective venture accelerator program designed to help student entrepreneurs. Outside of Kellogg David is a Senior Director of Business Design at IDEO, David focuses on helping organizations build and launch new ventures, design new business models, and establish go-to-market strategies. David also serves as an Operating Partner at 7WireVentures, a healthcare technology-focused venture capital firm, and is a Venture Partner at Pritzker Group. He is also a Global Advisor at Design for Ventures, a Tokyo-based early-stage venture fund that invests in design-led Japanese startups. David is a co-founder of MATTER, a 25,000-square-foot innovation center in downtown Chicago focused on supporting healthcare entrepreneurship and serves as a member of Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's technology, innovation and entrepreneurship council, ChicagoNext. More recently he co-authored the book, The Human Element - Overcoming the Resistance That Awaits New Ideas with Loran Nordgren. This is for anyone who wants to launch new ideas and innovation into the world and your work. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 53:57. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with David Schonthal. The Human Element - Overcoming the Resistance That Awaits New Ideas. Loran Nordgren. Kellogg School of Management. Follow David on Twitter. Follow David on LinkedIn. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'.    

Jewel Okwechime, global environmental leader and expert in change management strategies for oil and gas companies, joins the program to discuss her career journey and why she chose to become a global advisor and country partner for Billion Strong. 

On this episode of the Beyond The Business podcast, Beasley Media Group CEO, Caroline Beasley speaks with acclaimed Global Advisor, Author and Speaker, Rishad Tobaccowala. You may know Rishad from his many speaking engagement or his book, “Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data.”  He was named by BusinessWeek as one of the top business leaders for his pioneering innovation.   He's currently a Senior Adviser to the Publicis Groupe and serving most recently as its Chief Growth Officer and Chief Strategist. During their time together Caroline and Rishad cover lots of ground and many topics including: The world of change, change in the media landscape, change in marketing, and change in you The importance of upgrading ourselves in today's world   The 6 things companies need to be successful in the world of today To learn more about Rishad, this work and book, visit https://rishadtobaccowala.com/.

John Samuel is a Social Entrepreneur & International Strategic Advisor and former Head/Director and Global Advisor of Global Program at UNDP. You can reach him at https://www.facebook.com/js.adoor Podcasts Websites Kerala Malayali Podcast: https://keralamalayali.com Pahayan Media Malayalam Podcast: https://malayalampodcast.com/ Penpositive Outclass: https://penpositiveoutclass.com/ Connect on Social Media: Follow in Social Media: https://linktr.ee/vinodnarayan Clubhouse: @vinodnarayan Embark on Your Learning Journey Courses you can Learn in Malayalam: https://www.penpositivelearning.com/ Join Our Community of Active Learners: https://www.penpositive.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keralamalayali/message

In this episode, I will be talking to Kirri Maree More, A Global Influencer, Innovator and Future Thinker. Through her revolutionary mastery of the muscle of Human Intelligence (HI). + DecisionDNA Design = Leadership Solution Pathways. She creates “Culture Shifts” where she works with extremes like global leaders at top decision tables to give voice + advocacy for the frontline of humanity. Where she gets to close the gap from problem to solution at the decision table. As a Global Advisor & Strategist + Investor, Kiri-Maree truly leads in innovative ways to scale growth + accelerate impact to create a “100 percent for HUMANITY culture” going forward. In today's episode, we will be discussing Navigating Leadership in today's social times.

In this episode of Stores: The Next Generation podcast in partnership with Critizr, Lauretta Roberts, Editor in Chief of TheIndustry.fashion speaks to Lavinia Moxley, Global Advisor for Talent and Education at global health & beauty giant Walgreens Boots Alliance.Lavinia has been instrumental in the group’s transformation of its offer and positioning in the beauty market, in particular, the iconic and historic No 7 beauty brand and how it has responded to the global pandemic – from a fast roll-out of digital technology and online tutorials to the transformation of staff training in record time. Lavinia also explains how the brand is looking forward to the re-opening of retail and how the learnings of the past year will inform the way it interacts with consumers.

Mythili Sankaran is the CEO and Co-founder of Neythri, a global  community of professional South Asian womxn and the Co-founder and  Managing Partner of The Neythri Futures Fund I, a venture fund for and by  South Asian women. Mythili has been a consulting CXO to early-stage startups, product  management specialist, dealmaker, entrepreneur and community builder.  She comes with extensive experience in both, the corporate and nonprofit  sectors. With over two decades of experience in the technology sector,  Mythili brings a combination of strong startup, enterprise, product  management and business development expertise to teams she works  with. Previously, Mythili was the Senior Director & Head, Western Region  for the U.S. India Business Council where she led the Council's west coast  practice and membership. Prior to USIBC, Mythili was the CEO of  Koollage, a telecom/web startup. Early in her career, Mythili spent several  years as a Research Staff Member at IBM Research Labs as well as AT&T  Bell Labs and in product management roles at Lucent Technologies.  Mythili recently founded Stratalens, an executive advisory firm to help early  stage startups and advises them on all aspects from product ideation and  investor pitch preparation to fundraising, marketing, business  development, startup operations and business implementation.  Additionally, Mythili is a member of several leading angel investment funds  focused on women entrepreneurs such Portfolia, Pipeline Angels and  Golden Seeds and is also a Fellow of the American Leadership Forum,  Silicon Valley. Mythili is also actively involved in several non-profits focused on girls  education and empowerment. She serves on the Regional Board of Room  to Read, a global nonprofit supporting girls' education and literacy, is a  mentor for the Duke Technology Scholars program, and Global Advisor to  How Women Lead. Mythili has a MS degree in Physics from Texas Tech  University and an Executive MBA certificate from the Wharton School at  the University of Pennsylvania. LinkedIn:  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shobhana-viswanathan/support

Today's conversation centers around Aga Khan Foundation, a private, not-for-profit international development agency, with the purpose of bringing together human, financial, and technical resources to address the challenges faced by the poorest and most marginalized communities in the world. The foundation is part of the Aga Khan Development Network under His Highness Aga Khan and was established in 1967. For over 50 years now, the Aga Khan Foundation has worked tirelessly to improve hard-to-reach communities in Asia and Africa. Believing that meaningful change takes time, it partners with communities to build better futures together. In this episode, we are honored to feature Dr. Eizabeth Wala, a Global Advisor of Health and Nutrition at Aga Khan Foundation. Dr. Wala has a wealth of experience to share, so please tune in! For the full transcript, and show notes visit us at reachtl.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fran-ayalasomayajula/support

On today's episode of the World Student Podcast, Darien and Mark talk with Lee Westphal, Global Advisor at GSRA.   

Interview with Khurshid Anis – Khurshid is a Global Advisor in HR Strategy, People Analytics & Culture. With over 15 years of global consulting, extensive leadership and corporate work experience in human capital space with a focus on creating collaborative and high performing cultures and powerful employment brands.

In conflict and post-conflict contexts, access to assistance and protection is constantly contested, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the internally displaced. With the additional challenge of COVID19, this access is even more complicated, challenging the ability of humanitarian actors and creating second effects for those fleeing. In this episode of the podcast, a follow-up conversation from a recent Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) and ICRC webinar, we are joined by NRC’s Central and West Africa Regional Director Maureen Magee and ICRC’s Global Advisor on Internal Displacement Angela Cotroneo. We discuss the interplay between COVID19 and armed conflicts and the resulting double crisis, how humanitarian organizations are adapting to ensure they can continue to reach IDPs and durable solutions going forward. Hosted by Austin Shangraw.

I feel compelled to post one last extract from the very end of my conversation with the legendary Hunter Lovins - for those who might prefer to listen in ‘chapters', for those who might not have made it all the way through on first listening, and for those who might be particularly interested in the themes covered here. And because I'm still deeply moved by how our conversation culminated. This extract segues directly from extract 2, where Hunter left off talking about trying to figure out how the rest of the world recovers from COVID-19. We explore her brilliant stories and current views of the Wellbeing Economy Alliance, Wellbeing Governments Coalition, Regenerative Communities Network, the Club of Rome, Doughnut Economics Action Lab, and how Dana Meadows' famous piece ‘Places to Intervene in a System' was born. Hunter Lovins is a best-selling author, including of the seminal Natural Capitalism, with Paul Hawken and Amory Lovins. She's also founder and President of Natural Capitalism Solutions, founding Professor of Sustainable Management at the Bard MBA, a pioneering rancher, and Chief of Impact at Change Finance. Hunter consults for companies and countries around the world, has been named Millennium TIME Magazine Hero of the Planet, and was awarded the 2008 Sustainability Pioneer Prize by the European financial community for her decades of pioneering work. Get more:
 Listen to our conversation in full wherever you get your podcasts, or at our website https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/061-were-gonna-reinvent-everything-hunter-lovins Music: The System, by the Public Opinion Afro Orchestra Title slide: Hunter Lovins, sourced at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/naturalcapitalism/finer-future-creating-an-economy-in-service-to-lif Thanks to our generous supporters for making this podcast possible. If you too value what you hear, and have the capacity at this time, please consider joining them, by heading to our website at https://www.regennarration.com/support Thanks for listening!

This is a second brief extract from towards the end of my conversation with the legendary Hunter Lovins. It opens by looking at the tectonic shift that is apparently underway in the capital flows that will back in regenerative economies. Where banks are already looking at the stranded fossil fuel assets they're reclaiming and wondering what to do with them. And where the opportunities on the other side of the ledger grow. I heard Hunter say not long ago that the regenerative economy was already bigger than the extractive one in her home state of Colorado. But that nobody knows. So we talk about how they found out, how they engaged with 90% of the economy on it, and where else this might be true. Along with what to look out for. So much has changed in just the last couple of months, in the world at large and in Hunter's thinking. “Things are shifting,” she says. And “you can see the shape of the future.” Hunter is a best-selling author, including of the seminal Natural Capitalism, with Paul Hawken and Amory Lovins. She's also founder and President of Natural Capitalism Solutions, founding Professor of Sustainable Management at the Bard MBA, a pioneering rancher, and Chief of Impact at Change Finance. Hunter consults for companies and countries around the world, has been named Millennium TIME Magazine Hero of the Planet, and was awarded the 2008 Sustainability Pioneer Prize by the European financial community for her decades of pioneering work. Get more: 
Listen to our conversation in full wherever you get your podcasts, or at our website https://www.regennarration.com/episodes/061-were-gonna-reinvent-everything-hunter-lovins Title slide: Hunter Lovins, sourced at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunter_Lovins#/media/File:Hunter_Lovins.jpg Thanks to our generous supporters for making this podcast possible. If you too value what you hear, and have the capacity at this time, please consider joining them, by heading to our website at https://www.regennarration.com/support Thanks for listening!

Rocking Midlife™The PodcastSeries 1. Episode 1.Our very first guest is the amazing Kiri-Maree Moore, a Global Advisor, Strategist andInvestor. Kiri-Maree is a futurist thinker who disrupts the patterns at the decision table. Sheis the founder of the ONEpercentMovement.com as well as Decision Velocity Global, whichconsists of 3 enterprises:1. DecisionDNA Neural Training2. theLEADERSMOVEMENT.com3. VOICEadvocacy Foundation.Kiir-Maree and her team help you in 3 ways to help you narrow the gap from problem tosolution....1: your DecisionDNA - the neural pathway training ecosystem.2: your Smart Sustainable Solutions - the lens of human intelligence.3: your Culture Shifts - the strategic pathway of forward movement to increase economicgrowth + accelerate culture impact.The 3 things that Kiri-Maree wants to leave with listeners:1: KNOW: the one thing you can do to shift the dial forward by 1%.2: DECIDE: to play big is a necessity. Do what ever it takes to grow your capacity to newlevels.3: ADD: value to this world + create “100 percent for HUMANITY culture”You can find Kiri-Maree at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/theLEADERSMOVEMENT/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirimareemoore/ https://thewallofhumanity.theleadersmovement.comEnjoyed this episode of the Rocking Midlife™ Podcast Show? Please click subscribe,leave a review and share with your friends!You can find the video of today's episode at www.rockingmidlifetv.com and grabCat's free e-book 5 Tips to make your Midlife ROCK! HERE:https://bit.ly/5tipsmidlife

Sachin Chaudhry is an Ashoka Fellow - The ChangeMaker and the Founder/CEO of TrustCircle. Sachin also serves as a Global Advisor for the 'Movement for Global Mental Health.’ Sachin has started a global wellbeing movement via TrustCircle with a focus on Social Emotional Learning, Prevention & Early Intervention. Sachin envisions a world where Social-Emotional Learning is a core to our education system.  Show Highlights Sachin’s transformational pilgrimage of pain Find opportunity in every crisis. How a modern school leader creates a space of reflection for the learning community  Understanding the roots of risk, not just the symptoms  Trust Circle’s 3 Ps that inspire targeted productive actions Tools that create a bridge connecting students with themselves and inspiring them to seek out help from trusted adults You are never alone. Trust Circle’s technology connects people during the Covid-19 pandemic   “...priority would be for me to empower the administrators because administrators are the engine of the school and the administrators have the power and the influence to inspire change.” -Sachin Chaudhry Full Transcript  Bonus- How TrustCircle can help during COVID-19   Sachin Chaudhry Resources & Contact Info: How TrustCirlce can foster wellbeing amidst COVID-19 TrustCircle Overview Document TrustCircle Website TrustCircle (@trustcircle) Trustcircle.co - Home TrustCircle Email Sachin   Looking for more? Read The Better Leaders Better Schools Roadmap Join “The Mastermind” Read the latest on the blog   Show Sponsors ORGANIZED BINDER Organized Binder is an evidence-based RTI2 Tier 1 universal level solution Focuses on improving executive functioning and noncognitive skills Is in direct alignment with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework Is an integral component for ensuring Least Restrictive Environments (LRE) You can learn more and improve your student’s success at https://organizedbinder.com/   TEACHFX School leaders know that productive student talk drives student learning, but the average teacher talks 75% of class time! TeachFX is changing that with a "Fitbit for teachers" that automatically measures student engagement and gives teachers feedback about what they could do differently.  Learn more about the TeachFX app and get a special 20% discount for your school or district by visiting teachfx.com/blbs.   Copyright © 2020 Twelve Practices LLC

Episode 60, We talk with Leslie Rubin about building your brand. We address key issues that women face in the workplace such as: - The most common gap that women have in regards to executive presence - The importance and art of communication in leaders. -How to better communicate, inform, persuade and inspire others. -How to polish your brand -How to identify what you want to best be known for. Leslie Rubin is an internationally recognized strategic communications expert and executive advisor. She works with some of the most visible C-level leaders which include executives from start-ups, Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit boards. Leslie amplifies an organization’s voice, increases visibility, and maximizes corporate and personal brands. She knows how to develop messaging that weaves into storylines to address audiences such as investors, board members, employees and customers. Her experiences working at Cisco and CEO and Chairman, John Chambers along with other high-profile leaders such as Sheila Jordan, CIO of Symantec and Dr. Rosina Racioppi of Women Unlimited, fueled her co-authoring of an Amazon best-seller, MEANING: How Leaders Create Meaning and Clarity During Times of Crisis and Opportunity. Leslie consults with women in leadership programs including Women Unlimited, Inc. and is a Global Advisor with How Women Lead. She is also a faculty at the American Management Association. A speaker on the circuit, Leslie speaks on the topics of Personal Branding, Executive Presence, and Effective Leadership Communications. She holds a Bachelor of Science from California State University, East Bay, and completed graduate work at the University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business and Columbia University. Find Leslie at: Image Matterz Consulting www.imagematterzadvisors.com Leslie@imagematterzconsulting.com LinkedIn: Leslierubin Twitter: @larubin04 Find Bev & Heather at:  Instagram: BitchesBeBrave,  Facebook: Bitches Be Brave and  Website: www.bitchesbebrave.com.  Email us at: Babesbebrave@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bitchesbebrave/message

"It’s easy to see that water is an issue the world over. Either too much, too little or unsafe”How can we effectively measure sustainable water? How can we understand the impact and effectiveness of our work in relation to water insecurity? For World Water Day 2020, The Real Geek Series discusses how research, measurement and evaluation are essential tools in improving the impact of our work in water insecure areas. Jola Miziniak, Strategic Lead for Sustainable Water, interviews Jaynie Vonk, Global Advisor for Impact Evaluations, along with Sera Young, Associate Professor of Anthropology & Global Health at Northwestern University, who led the development of the Household Water InSecurity Experiences (HWISE) Scale.The episode will explore how the HWISE scale came about and how it’s being used to track vulnerability to water insecurity. The team will consider how Oxfam’s impact evaluations and Sustainable Water and Sanitation index are incorporating HWISE to measure programme effectiveness. And, we'll share insights into what the emerging data tells us about water insecurity. Resources:Visit the HWISE websiteRead the recent publication by Jaynie Vonk and Sera Young, Is household water insecurity a link between water governance and well-being? A multi-site analysisVisit the HWISE Research Coordination NetworkAccess the HWISE User ManualVisit Oxfam’s Effectiveness Reviews home page and read the papersFind out more about how Oxfam’s Impact Evaluations relate to GDPR in our paper, blog and podcast, And, you can also hear how resilience capacities are being measured by the impact evaluation team.Photo: Oxfam/Bekki FrostHygiene Promotion in Chawama

What is GDPR and Oxfam's Responsible Data Policy? How does GDPR affect the way we collect data when carrying out monitoring and evaluations?Following the recent publication of the Going Digital report on GDPR, two of our regular "Real Geekers", Jaynie Vonk, Global Advisor on Impact Evaluations and Simone Lombardini, Impact and Evaluation lead, discuss the implementation, challenges and dilemmas of integrating GDPR and Oxfam's Responsible Data Policy into our monitoring and evaluation processes.Read the full report here:Going Digital: Privacy and data security under GDPR for quantitative impact evaluation. Image credit: Kalpesh Lathigra/OxfamOxfam’s Mobile Unit team interview migrants to establish whether or not they have fallen outside of the official Italian ‘hotspot’ system. If migrants are not currently aware of their rights and are not receiving support, Oxfam provide assistance, informing them of their rights, and directing them to structures that can host them.

Bob Trojan, Global Advisor to the Digital Economy and Serving on three UN Commission working groups; selected by World Bank, OAS, and APEC to advise emerging nations on FinTech and RegTech; also appointed by U.S. Secretary of Commerce for Trade Finance Advisory Council; and a frequent speaker at industry events and CEO of Financial Service […] The post Emerging Technology Trends appeared first on Risk Group.

Regina Huber is the founder and CEO of Transform Your Performance. She is a Multicultural Transformational Leadership Coach and Consultant for Inclusive Diversity with extensive corporate and entrepreneurial experience and a deep passion for Diverse Leadership, Co-Creation and Dance. She is a global inspirational speaker and author of Speak up, Stand out and Shine and the white paper "Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives Thrive with Maximum Leadership Support." Regina helps companies leverage their diverse talent and transform their diversity and inclusion strategy using her own signature methodology. She speaks 5 languages and has 18 years of international corporate experience, including management positions at The Boston Consulting Group. She has owned businesses in Argentina, Brazil, and the U.S. and has worked with clients on several continents. She holds a Global Advisor role at several Africa and U.S. based projects supporting female advancement and emerging leaders and received the Humanitarian Award by Global Goodwill Ambassadors. In today’s conversation, Regina shares her own story of self-growth and overcoming obstacles to be able to speak up, stand out and shine, including how she overcame extreme shyness as a child growing up in a small village, and how she endured a painful experience with a former business partner that lead to her having to start from scratch in a new country. In fact, Regina has reinvented herself several times and describes the benefits and lessons she has learned that guide her today in helping women transform their lives. We also explore diversity and inclusion and Regina provides insight into her mission to help more women reach the top of organizations and what you can do to further your career and, as a leader, make the most of your team’s potential. Key Takeaways Stepping into an empowering mindset requires more than just our conscious mind. 5% of our behaviors are driven by our conscious mind whereas 95% is driven by our subconscious mind. The function of our past is to transform it into wisdom. Diverse teams are potentially more innovative, providing there is a basis of trust. When we are fully aware of our distinct strengths we are less threatened by others’ strengths because we are all uniquely great. As a woman, when you address a man about being an ally for you, consider what is in it for him. We need to bust the belief that there are only so many seats at the table. Women need to stop competing with each other and begin to find more opportunities to endorse each other. Co-creation goes beyond collaboration, in that we are not just working together, we are bringing our best ideas and talent to the table and creating something much bigger and better. Most men talk about their potential and get paid for it, while most women talk about their past and get paid for that. Resources and Free Gifts Book your complimentary 30-minute consultation with Regina Huber: https://calendly.com/regina-6/30min Free video series: transformyourperformance.com/pltvideos Book Speak up, Stand out and Shine: amazon.com/Speak-Stand-out-Shine-Powerfully/dp/0988921227 Connect With Regina Huber Website: transformyourperformance.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reginahuber Twitter: twitter.com/transformdance Facebook: facebook.com/transformyourperformance.com

James & Alison are building the future with exponential technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrencies with a genuine emphasis on true humanity creative connectivity.Alison Raby is co-founder and inclusion advocate at Digital Raign. She is a connector, facilitator, and serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience. She is a board member for The Virtual World Society and served on the Wisdom 2.0 early development team. Her current focus is on diversity/inclusion, socially conscious business, and research on augmented mindfulness through emergent tech.James Hanusa is a Venture Catalyst at Digital Raign, Ambassador at Esalen Institute, Futurist in Residence at Virtual World Society and Global Advisor at Burning man. James focuses on client engagement, partnerships, and organizational strategy. He is co-creating new models for urban innovation ecosystem development. These models include the combination of technology, finance, physical spaces, policy, civic engagement, and institutional partnerships. James participated in an environmental conference in Brazil in 2009, which impacted his vision for an organization that can foster a city-based innovation leadership partnership between the US and Brazil, learnings from which, can be applied in cities globally. This vision is grounded in cross-sector collaboration as the essential ingredient of our urban future.James's background encompasses teaching social media at Ex'pression College and urban sustainability organizing for 350.org, Global Campaign for Climate Action, and others. He founded Change SF in 2009, a San Francisco-based citizen sustainability initiative. He is the former Green Economy Advisor to the Stakeholder Forum, the organizer of the Rio+20 Earth Summit; Co-Founder of Green Economy Think Tank; and a Fellow of Global Urban Development. His work on New Initiatives for the Burning Man Project is focused on special projects, program development, and ecosystem engagement. James' previous professional experience includes roles in business development and strategic alliances for information technology and social media companies including Intel, SAP, PeopleSoft, and Garrigan Lyman. He holds an MBA in International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a BS in Marketing from Arizona State University.If you would like more information on James & Alison check out the following links below:James LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshanusa/Alison LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonraby/Digital Raign - https://www.digitalraign.com/Impact Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1228586110525340/?pnref=storyHumans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2PodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mark.metry.9Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Mark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/

James & Alison are building the future with exponential technologies like virtual reality, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, blockchain, cryptocurrencies with a genuine emphasis on true humanity creative connectivity.Alison Raby is co-founder and inclusion advocate at Digital Raign. She is a connector, facilitator, and serial entrepreneur with more than 25 years of experience. She is a board member for The Virtual World Society and served on the Wisdom 2.0 early development team. Her current focus is on diversity/inclusion, socially conscious business, and research on augmented mindfulness through emergent tech.James Hanusa is a Venture Catalyst at Digital Raign, Ambassador at Esalen Institute, Futurist in Residence at Virtual World Society and Global Advisor at Burning man. James focuses on client engagement, partnerships, and organizational strategy. He is co-creating new models for urban innovation ecosystem development. These models include the combination of technology, finance, physical spaces, policy, civic engagement, and institutional partnerships. James participated in an environmental conference in Brazil in 2009, which impacted his vision for an organization that can foster a city-based innovation leadership partnership between the US and Brazil, learnings from which, can be applied in cities globally. This vision is grounded in cross-sector collaboration as the essential ingredient of our urban future.James’s background encompasses teaching social media at Ex’pression College and urban sustainability organizing for 350.org, Global Campaign for Climate Action, and others. He founded Change SF in 2009, a San Francisco-based citizen sustainability initiative. He is the former Green Economy Advisor to the Stakeholder Forum, the organizer of the Rio+20 Earth Summit; Co-Founder of Green Economy Think Tank; and a Fellow of Global Urban Development. His work on New Initiatives for the Burning Man Project is focused on special projects, program development, and ecosystem engagement. James’ previous professional experience includes roles in business development and strategic alliances for information technology and social media companies including Intel, SAP, PeopleSoft, and Garrigan Lyman. He holds an MBA in International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, and a BS in Marketing from Arizona State University.If you would like more information on James & Alison check out the following links below:James LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshanusa/Alison LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonraby/Digital Raign - https://www.digitalraign.com/Impact Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/1228586110525340/?pnref=storyHumans 2.0 Twitter - https://twitter.com/Humans2PodcastTwitter - https://twitter.com/markymetryMedium - https://medium.com/@markymetryFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/mark.metry.9Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markmetry/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-metry/Mark Metry - https://www.markmetry.com/

Jay McBain, Global Advisor at Channel Mechanics, joins me, Jen Spencer to discuss shadow channels and the shift from IT buying power, verticalization (or hyperfocused vectorization), the future of the channel and more on this episode of The Allbound Podcast. Jen: Welcome to The Allbound Podcast, I am Jen Spencer, Vice President of Sales and Marketing here at Allbound. And today, I'm joined by Jay McBain who co-founded the company ChannelEyes, currently serves as Chairman Emeritus of the CompTIA Vendor Advisory Council and Managed Services Community. He is a Board member of the Channel Vanguard Council, the Ziff Davis Leadership Council, and CRN Channel Intelligence Council. In short, this man knows channel. Welcome, Jay. Jay: Thanks, Jen, really appreciate it. Glad to be here. Jen: Absolutely. Well, it's good to have you. And especially, really wanting to get caught up with you and what's going on in your world and I'm sure our listeners are also really interested about five months ago, you took on a free agent status. You said, "Okay, I'm leaving ChannelEyes," which was the channel tech startup that you helped co-found. So catch us up, what's had your attention the last year or so? Jay: Yeah, absolutely. I had spent the last while at ChannelEyes as CEO and they're working on some really interesting stuff around predictive analytics and artificial intelligence. And I think in the next three to five years, most of us in the channel will be using computers to help us do our daily tasks...help us with our daily tasks and get us to the finish line faster. And I think now that the company transitions to a CEO that can better position the company with some of the leading CRM players in the market like Salesforce and Microsoft. And who knows, further down the road, to really make something happen. Jen: Great, great. So what are you focused on right now as a channel professional in your world? Jay: That's a great question and I was at CompTIA last week and probably answered the question at least 100 times so... Jen: I'm sure. I'm sure. Jay: One of the answers is I spent almost 20 years working at IBM and Lenovo in different channel roles including channel chief roles. And they were always Americas based, either North America or full Americas, and I never really got a lot of exposure to Europe and Australia and Asia-Pacific. And what I've decided to do in the last five months is work closely. I've been to Australia and going back again working with a very large telco there, I'm working with this great company in Ireland which is where I'm sitting right now in Ireland. The company is called Channel Mechanics and they've really looked at the channel management space and they've done some really innovative things. So looking internationally but also looking obviously to work with some very interesting challenges, which I'm sure we'll touch on on this podcast. Jen: Great. So let's, dig in to some of that. I've followed a lot of what you've been writing about specifically around channel, something that you previously called out, is that a large number of channel programs that tend to get stuck in the exact same place. And you wield it down to two key conclusions. So one, that some vendors will simply win because their product wins. And then two, that other vendors will win because they know how to influence the channel. So I'd like to know, what do you mean by that? Jay: Yeah, this is one of my kind of personal passions and I think it started when I read the book "Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell. He's got this great chapter early on in the book. I think it's chapter 2, about Paul Revere. What a great connector Paul Revere was in 1776 and why that won the day more so than riding a horse through all these towns, and why the other person who left on horseback that night wasn't successful. And this idea of influencers or connectors and super connectors, when I moved to the United States from Canada in 2009, I looked at the market and looked at the millions of people that participate in the channel and I didn't have 15 years to catch up to the relationships that I had in Canada at the time. So I kind of boiled it down and said, "What is this influence and how would you measure it?" And in 2009, I generated a list of the top 100 most influential people in the global channel and I did it again, actually, about 4 months ago on my blog. And seven or eight years had passed and it's interesting to see people have changed positions and everything else. But it's a very analytical numeric way of assigning scores for people's influence. And just to give a quick synopsis is back in 2009, I figured out that there are 16 magazines that channel people read. There's 150 trade shows globally that channel people go to. There's thousands of vendors. There's dozens of distributors. There's bloggers, thought-leaders, associations, analysts. When you look around this web of influencing sites, what people read, where they go, and who they follow, it's across different mediums but they're all available. So I took and read every magazine. I wrote down every name of everyone in the magazines. I went to most of the trade shows in my first year and took note of who the keynote speakers, and the advisory council, and the board members, and all the key people at these events. I did the same for peer groups. I did the same for the associations and analysts. And as I came around, I came to about 1,000 names. But what was more important to me is how visible they were across multiple different communities. In our channel, it's so wide and diverse. But more importantly, it's decentralized. Channel partners don't have the time to go and read 12 magazines. So they tend to focus on one community and at most, maybe two to get their information to reinforce their expertise and to really peer network. And we look at these organizations, there's about 30 of them in North America that they're a part of. And I was really looking at how many people influenced in more of these 30 communities. And really, for me, reach was more important than maybe... that's all I could find out on Google. I couldn't find out how important they were in each community but I could definitely measure their reach. And so, I just added this really simple spreadsheet, and I just started adding check marks beside each name every time I saw them more than once. And after 1,000 names and thousands and thousands of check marks, I just sorted by whoever had the most check marks. And interestingly enough, in 2009, Larry Walsh, who was long time CRN editor, kind of patriarch of the channel, but he ranked number one and I didn't know who Larry Walsh was but I knew I had to go meet him. And then, all the way down the list I wanted to meet. And as I met probably 20 to 30 of the top 100 people, the other 70 came rushing to me. Not because I was important but because they sensed that I was doing this and talking to these important people and maybe I was important. But to a connector, they don't want to be left in the dark. So it's really important to them to know what's going on and to be able to kind of stay on the inside of things. So it was kind of really fascinating and over the last seven or eight years, I've written a lot and I've studied the level of influence that people have in the channel and there's a direct correlation between people having a high influence and carrying their company to great new heights. Jen: I think that holds true, regardless of what sort of industry or what segment of the market you're in, especially from that leadership perspective. I think it's also interesting, we talk to a lot of folks who are not your traditional type of channel organization, not your traditional enterprise IT company. Maybe they're a small or more mid-market size organization, software company, ready to kind of build a channel. A lot of folks are looking at an agency-based program. Upcoming on a future podcast episode, I'm going to be interviewing Pete Caputa from HubSpot who's now at Databox and has assured us that he's building the agency partner program to end all partner programs. And so when I think about influence, I think about an individual like that. So would you say that this concept of influencing the channel is just as strong in the evolution of where channel is going? Is it even more important than ever? I mean, what is your take on it because looking at 2017 compared to 2008, not that much time has gone by but there's been a lot of change in that time period? Jay: Well, there absolutely has, and some of the things I wrote about later last year, I call them shadow channels. But I've got this personal belief that your average vendor, their channel program is going to grow by at least 5X in the next three or four years. And the reason really goes back to the customer buy-in journey. And people at HubSpot know this very, very well but over the last 10 years, 90% of all IT decisions 10 years ago were made in the IT department. Makes sense, CIO. And today, it's flipped completely where 72% of all decisions are made outside of the IT department. It's now the VP of sales and marketing, operations, and finance, and HR, and all the way down the line that are making big technology decisions that are business decisions. And what's happening to traditional vendors is sometimes they're not in the room. Well, most cases, they're not in the room. When a VP of marketing like yourself is making a technology decision, a lot of times you don't have the person who's fixing your printer in the room. Jen: Wait, wait, hold on. Jay, I'm the person who fixes the printer here, so should it be someone else fixing... Jay: Oh. Jen: Just... Jay: That's right. Startup life, you know. Jen: Startup life. Yeah, I know, I'm sorry, I had to insert that. I had to insert that. But no, no, I agree with you 100% what you're saying, right? So I buy technology all the time and we do have someone here who's responsible for overseeing all technology and he has a zero influence on what I choose to buy to run our sales and marketing team. Jay: Right. And so, in the sense of if you put yourself under traditional vendor's space and you're trying to install traditional hardware, like you're selling software or other services, and now you need to get in front of Jen Spencer and, you know, who are you using to influence you. You might have somebody from HubSpot or Marketo in the room. You probably have somebody from your industry in the room that's a tech expert on your industry. In some cases, this could be accountants. They could be legal firms. They could be digital agencies. In your case, it might be a digital agency in the room. You could also have other ISVs in the room that play in ecosystems like a Marketo or HubSpot or Pardot or whichever one you play in. They're going to be in there because they know how to drive more leads for a company specifically like yours. You may have a startup in the room that's built with piece of technology and you're going to be one of their early customers so they want to make sure it succeeds. But you look at the five people in the room and it's not the printer person. It's not the person that installed your phones. So in other words, it's not the IT department. And so, if you're a traditional vendor spending all your time trying to recruit MSPs and solution providers and VARs from days gone by, guess what? You just missed out of a technology decision because your influence isn't in the room when it was made. Jen: Right. Jay: Now put yourself in the shoes of...let's talk VP of marketing and let's talk ambulatory care...healthcare clinic, midsized, 50 doctors, in the Northeast U.S. And in the room with that VP of marketing, again, it's probably that person from Marketo, HubSpot, Pardot, whatever it is, Eloqua, probably somebody that is an expert in healthcare driving leads for midsized clinics who's had success in the past, with five other clinics of the same size and scope. But these five people are different five people than what the IT department would have in the room. And so, you're not talking about routers and PCs, and you're not talking about, traditional licensing and everything else. You're talking about driving more leads or you're talking about a marketing problem. And to be relevant, vendors either a) need to train their current channels to be valuable to the VP of marketing in the clinic, which is less likely to happen. It's more likely that they then have to go and recruit and nurture these five other types of partners, and you call them alliances. You can call them whatever you want but the incentive is different, the way you manage them and measure them is different. The entire relationship is different. But the point is, there's so many more rooms that you have to be influencing now that your channel program is just invariably going to grow. Jen: So, you call these “shadow channels”, and when I think about like shadow marketing, shadow IT, usually, it's a very negative connotation to it. There's work going on that's outside of your viewpoint, that is in most cases negatively-impacting whatever the core function is. But what you just described doesn't sound negative, right? So are these shadow channels, is this the future? Is this a good thing for these organizations? Jay: Yeah, well, there's good and bad. And depending on the audience that I talk to, is which one I'll start with. The good news is businesspeople are now making business decisions around technology. All companies are becoming technology companies and all other professional organizations and industry, association, everything else, are becoming technology-based just because that's the way world works. All 27 industries now are pretty much 27 tech industries depending on agriculture, fisheries, or whatever they do. You know, that's become such a big role. So, the world has changed. And the reason it was called shadow IT or rogue IT is back in the day, where 10%, and then it became 20%, and then 30% of decisions are made by these people who have no idea what's going on with technology and they don't understand security and they don't understand backups and disaster recovery and they're not of the adult in the room which, you know, the CIO or IT department would claim to be. And so they were rogue, they need to be stumped. Well, the fact of the matter...and these are Gardener numbers, by the way, 72% of all the decisions today are now made outside of IT, so it's no longer rogue or shadow. It is literally the new normal. And the prediction by 2020 is that 90% of all decisions will be made outside of IT. So in 10 years, there's been pretty much a 180-degree turn in terms of where the decisions are made. And this isn't changing. And businesspeople are making business technology decisions and that's the way the world should work. It's been a big boom for SaaS companies. And it's been pretty hard for technology companies and hardware companies, specifically, because they're trying to still find their place in these conversations when these decisions are being made outside of their normal feasibility. Jen: It makes perfect sense and it's a good opportunity for consultants, for people like yourself to let you go in and really help some of those organizations along this evolution of the way that channel and selling today, tech buyers today has definitely changed. I want to ask you now about another topic that you've written about, that you spoke about. You talked about channel vectors or vectorization. And you said that verticalization is being replaced by hyperfocused vectorization. So I'm hoping perhaps you can clarify what you mean by that. And then, I want to explore, what today's executive needs to consider as he or she is scooping out plans to grow through channel over the next 5 years, because there are a lot of these organizations that maybe they've hit $10 million in annual recurring revenue and they're looking at, "How do we get to $100?" And they're looking at channel as a way to do that. So what do they need to know from this new vectorization perspective? Jay: Yeah, it's another example of me making up a word and then all of a sudden... Jen: I love it. Jay: It's really good for Google SEO if you actually make up your own word. It's actually pretty cheap, first of all. But all kidding aside, let's go back to the healthcare VP marketing in a midsized clinic. And you're looking at the 5 people in the room and 10 years ago, for an IT provider, it was okay to say, "Hey, I got to move from being a generalist to a specialist." "Well, what are you going to do?" "Hey, well, I'm going to specialize in healthcare." "Well, that's fantastic." So what they do is they go out and read HIPAA and HITECH, and, they get a couple people certified, and they can talk their way out of a paper bag when it comes to patient records and compliancy and even some legal. But again, the world in this journey has changed things for them. So if you're that VP of marketing at a midsized clinic and you have somebody in your office that says, "Hey, I know a lot about healthcare." You're like, "Well, that's great. That's one of the vectors. What would be even better is if you knew not only healthcare but midsized clinics, so the sub-industry. The fact that you put in a solution for a 500-doctor firm probably doesn't have a ton of relevance to me because I don't have those resources. So that's another thing. The fact that you installed in Colorado may not be as relevant as it is in New York because of the different statewide bureaucracy and everything else. I mean, there's just that 50 different systems in 50 different states. So if you start asking these questions, there's actually five vectors. And as a VP of marketing in a midsized clinic, you're not going to ever get that perfect person who has all five. "Listen, I've just done the last five clinics exactly your size, just down the street. I've just done your competitors. They're the guinea pigs. I know exactly what to do. Here's my price. I can get started right away." That would be perfect. That doesn't work. So all you only end up doing is, "If somebody knows healthcare that's better than not knowing healthcare." I put that in quotes, air quotes. But that's one vector. So, flipping it aside, "I want somebody who knows my business. I want somebody who's been successful in my sub-industry. I want to know somebody who's been successful in marketing. I don't care if you put in an accounting app, or I don't care if you put in an IT solution. I need the drive leads. I need you to be focused on my line of business. I need you to be focused on my sub-industry. I need you to focus on my region." So these are the types of things that you push back on. And if you can get two or three out of five, it's much better than just getting that generalist in the room who might have one out of five, or none out of five. Jen: I think that's such a good kind of point to make and maybe even to end on here, because we've talked about how the channel is no longer just a channel. It's no longer just kind of a one-way street or even a two-way street. I mean it is a complete ecosystem. The story you just spun about healthcare IT, about being able to plug in to Salesforce to really put that on steroids to make it work for somebody to do their business, I mean that is absolutely our present and our future of the way that sales ecosystems are growing. And organizations that embrace it, organizations like Salesforce, organizations like Microsoft, that embrace that type of channel environment are reaping the rewards of it, the benefits of that in addition to their partners as well. So I love it. I'm glad you invented the word vectorization. I'll have to start using it. Jay: Great to participate. I've actually wanted to do this since you started. But one of the key things is you asked me to look forward five years. Jen: Yeah, absolutely. Jay: Vendors need to look at the toolset that they're using. And many of the tools that they're currently managing the current triangle of gold and silver and bronze partners they have the same program they built 20 years ago, they need to refresh their tools. If they're going to grow their channel by 5X, they need to seriously look at a tool like GoalBot, take collaboration to a completely different level. They need to look at a tool like Channel Mechanics. They need to look at new, fresh thinking around how to do this because if you try to force-fit your old ecosystem, your old infrastructure into this new world, it's going to be very, very difficult. And many vendors are now realizing that and looking for those right SaaS companies and others to plug together, to kind of manage these new channels, measure these new channels and set these new channels. And in the end grow with these new channels. Jen: Absolutely. I mean, it's that old saying that, "What got you to where you are today may not be what's going to get you to where you want to go tomorrow." And so, I agree wholeheartedly with that assessment. Thank you so much. I'm not going to let you go just yet, though, Jay. So since you said you listened to the podcast, you've been excited about being on it, then I'm going to ask you some other questions. So you already know this is coming. Jay: I know it. Jen: Okay. All right. So, yeah. Well, I'd like to ask some more personal questions just so we can kind of shake things up and get to know a little bit more about you as a person. So first question I want to start with is what's your favorite city? Jay: Oh, that's a good one. I have traveled to 27 countries now. All of that spent on vacation, one of the blogs I write is "Rollerblades and Red Bull," the idea is to get to every country in the world. Right now, it would be tough to say the absolute but I would say Prague. Jen: Prague, awesome. I haven't been there but I've heard amazing things about it. So I heard it's a really beautiful city. Jay: Very, very difficult to rollerblade in, by the way. Jen: Okay, I won't try that, at least not the first time I go. Okay. Question number two, are you an animal lover? Yes or no? Jay: Yes, we have...we just actually...we had two dogs and one cat. And they were all 13 or 14 years old and we lost them all within 6 months. But, we're kind of in that mode now. We've got two young daughters as well I've got two daughters in college. But we're thinking about the family pets now and looking at different breeds so very excited to rescue some new pets. Jen: Oh, good. Well, you have to keep us posted. We love pets at Allbound. Our pets have an Instagram account called "Allbound Critters." So when you do have a new pet join your family, you have to let me know so I can give you guys a shout-out there. Jay: Will do. Jen: Okay, next question for you, Mac or PC? Jay: Well, being a 20-year IBM and Lenovo guy, the answer's going to shock you, I'm 95% Apple. So from iPhones to Watch to the laptop I'm on right now, everything, except for real work, is on an Apple. When I talked about analyzing the thousands of people that run this industry and running all these AI and macros and heavy, heavy lifting, I have one super-powered, liquid-cooled, top-end gaming machine at home that I do serious work on. But everything else is Apple. Jen: Everything else is Apple. All right. All right. There you go. And last question. Let's say I was able to offer you an all-expenses paid trip, where would it be to? Jay: That's a good question. So back to visiting every country in the world, the next, probably Middle Africa. Jen: Oh, what interests you about Middle Africa? Jay: A) that I haven't been there. Jen: Okay, yeah. Jay: I've been to most regions... You know, when I see the weather report that has 50 or 60 cities, most of them...well, almost of them I've been to. So now, I'm in the mode of, "I've got to go to dangerous places now." You can't go to the Middle East. A lot of Africa is off-limits. But it gets much harder to travel once you've knocked off the easy ones. Now you've got to start knocking off ones that have government warnings, or can add a little bit of risk. So that's what entices me about going to Middle Africa and maybe at Uganda, or Kenya, and help build schools or do something good for the world. Jen: Sounds wonderful. Well, thank you so much. Thanks for joining me, for sharing some of your time with us, especially calling in from Ireland where I know it's late at night. If any of our listeners would like to reach out to you personally, what's the best way for them to connect with you? If folks want to talk about going to Kenya with you, or they want to talk about fixing their channel, how should they reach you? Jay: Absolutely. My website, my blog that most of what we've talked about today, is jaymcbain.com. It's jaymcbain.com. There is at least 50 ways on there that you can contact me through every social and my cellphone and everything else. If you just want to hit me with a quick tweet. It's the letter "J" mcbain, M-C-B-A-I-N, so jmcbain. Hit me there and we can go from there. Jen: Perfect. Well, thanks again, Jay. Thanks, everyone else, for tuning in, and catch us next week for an all-new episode of The Allbound Podcast. 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