Podcasts about innovation consultant

We all click "Pay Now" without a second thought...But behind that button lies a world of strategic decisions, clever tech, and real business impact.This you can find out from Theo Spyrides, Head of Product at Primer and host of the Payments Unfiltered podcast. With deep experience in simplifying complex payment flows, Theo shares how automation and smart design are reshaping the way companies handle transactions — and why it matters more than ever.Here's what to expect:– What really happens behind the scenes of that "Pay Now" button– How better payment experiences translate into business growth– The intersection of product design and fintech innovation– Advice for leaders looking to optimize their payment systemsHost: Agata Rączewska, Innovation Consultant & Client Partner at Netguru

Gemma Thomason hosts a dynamic discussion with João Lourenço Cabrita, Innovation Consultant at Confidencial, and Dmytro Basan, Engineering Manager at Klarna. Together, they explore real-world approaches to digital transformation, covering everything from innovation frameworks to engineering leadership in fintech. The conversation dives into the practicalities of evolving legacy systems and scaling digital strategies, offering key takeaways for organizations embracing change. Listeners gain actionable insights into leading transformation efforts in the rapidly evolving Nordic tech ecosystem.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Eric Hoppstock as well as John Phillips, Technology Services and Megan Roth, Technology & Innovation Consultant about the Full STEAM Ahead project made possible through The Whirlpool STEM Grant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can today's leaders best empower the new generation?  Melissa Smith is a Leadership and Innovation Consultant for a boutique firm in Michigan called Innovatrium, and she joins us today to share her career journey, and key insights she has learned along the way. Join us as Melissa unpacks the four personality categories that guide her as she builds international teams.  We discuss the five things that an idea needs to succeed, which include a birthday, and Melissa shares what she loves most about the new generation and how we can best support them to harness their enthusiasm most effectively. Melissa gives us a glimpse into her interior world with the quotes she lives by, why she would like to be remembered as a try-hard, and more.  Tune in today to hear all this and more.  Key Points From This Episode:. •   The four personality categories that she builds her teams around. •   How her work is structured through the framework, experimentation, and a final step forward.•   The five things that an idea needs to succeed. •   What Melissa believes the next generation needs from us as leaders.  Quotes:“We create teams around these four different personalities to bring about innovation and new ideas.” — Melissa Smith  “You have to overcome the inertia that is the status quo, and that's the hardest part.” — Melissa Smith  “What we can give [the next generation] is our ears, to listen to the challenges they have [through] a lens of wisdom and lived experiences, but to have them keep [their] enthusiasm.” — Melissa Smith  “To go at all things with enthusiasm and to put your whole self behind them I think is where I'm at.” — Melissa Smith  Links Mentioned in Today's Episode: Melissa Smith on LinkedInInnovatriumThe 6 Types of Working GeniusMoonshotsRangeSimon SinekThe Infinite GameLeadership Blueprints PodcastMCFAMCFA Careers 

In episode 23 of season 2, we sit down with David Weiss, CEO of Weiss International, an expert in leadership development, innovation, and navigating complex organizational challenges. David's experience as an author, speaker, and executive coach has equipped him with unparalleled insights into how leaders can thrive amid uncertainty and foster team environments that drive innovation and engagement. In this episode, David dives into the essential qualities leaders need today, focusing on the power of emotional intelligence and how to lead effectively when ambiguity is the norm. He explores how fostering open dialogue and creating collaborative spaces can unlock a team's creative potential. David also shares practical strategies for helping leaders at all levels develop the resilience and agility needed to adapt to ever-changing business landscapes. With actionable takeaways and real-world examples, David explains how leaders can close leadership gaps, inspire their teams, and harness the collective intelligence of their organizations to solve complex problems. He emphasizes the importance of developing emotional maturity and facilitating conversations that lead to impactful decision-making. Tune in to learn David's proven frameworks for leading through change, building innovative cultures, and enhancing your leadership toolkit for the future. This episode is a must-listen for anyone committed to expanding their leadership capacity and fostering team success. . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues. . . . TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES: [05:22] The importance of emotional intelligence and why it's essential for modern leadership [08:15] Building resilient teams  [12:38] Strategies for facilitating open dialogue  [16:45] Closing leadership gaps and empowering leaders at every level [21:10] How to approach leadership when faced with ambiguity [26:07] Embedding innovation into team culture [30:23] Real-life examples of leaders successfully navigating complex challenges [32:50] The role of emotional maturity in making decisions

Explore new work methods including AI generated research.Speakers:– Carlos F. Wydler, Head of Design at iwoca– Joe Cahill, Experience Design Manager at UnqorkHost: Agata Rączewska, Innovation Consultant & Client Partner at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Design Horizons.

Speakers: – Catalina Salazar, Global Head of Advertising at Wolt– Paul Ladevèze, VP of Product Design & User Research at Vestiaire CollectiveHost: Agata Rączewska, Innovation Consultant & Client Partner at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Retail.

How do Engineering Leaders at Spotify make the most of AI?We could try guessing but… decided to ask an insider.Don't miss out on this Disruption Talks episode with Bryan Maloney, Former Engineering Leader at Spotify!“Experiences With ML & AI in Streaming Media R&D” is hosted by Agata Rączewska, Innovation Consultant & Client Partner at Netguru.We've discussed:– How does Spotify's cutting-edge AI solve real-world challenges and balance engineering support with user-focused applications?– What is the difference between AI and ML, and how do neural networks and large language models (LLMs) fit into the picture?– How is AI-generated music impacting the industry, and what does the future hold for automatic ad generation and personalized targeting?Perfect for all Engineering Leaders looking to stay on top of the trends!

Andy Fowler's career has combined his creative eye with his incredible production skills. Beginning in London's burgeoning VFX scene with titles such as Lost in Space, 300, and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Andy picked up an Emmy for his work on The Life and Death of Peter Sellers. Then he moved to LA to work on Tron: Legacy, Noah, and The Revenant, before moving to Netflix and becoming Vice President of Production Innovation, overseeing an astounding 10,000 shots per year. In this podcast, Andy reflects on his career and how it's evolved alongside the technology that makes VFX shots happen. He talks about live-action at Disney, making convincing digital humans for Scorsese's The Irishman, and how virtual production emerged from the pandemic. Andy also gives his thoughts on AI and how it's going to affect production.

What's the current share of checkout payment methods globally and by region?Where are we heading in terms of digital wallets?What's the outlook for BNPL?How can we support underbanked consumers?Speakers:– Frantisek Jungr, Head of Product CEE at Visa– Janusz Diemko, Investor, mentor and founder – Fintech and Payments expert with over 25 years experienceHost: Agata Rączewska, Innovation Consultant & Client Partner at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Finance.

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent and John Philips, Technology and Innovation Consultant. Let's talk AI, Chat GPT and Schools!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Better Satellite World podcast, SSPI's Lou Zacharilla speaks with representatives of the three 2023 recipients of Better Satellite World Awards. Libby Barr, Chief Operating Officer of Avanti Communications, Fernando Carballal, Associate Director of Product Development and Operational Partnerships for the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Stephen Wood, Senior Director of the Maxar News Bureau join Lou to discuss their projects, goals and making a better world for all. Libby Barr is the Chief Operating Officer at Avanti Communications (“Avanti”) and a member of its Executive Committee. Joining in January 2019, Libby is responsible for the development and growth of the Carrier, Mobility and Enterprise customers along with overseeing the end-to-end customer experience across Avanti's Sales and Marketing departments. Libby is passionate about connecting some of the hardest-to-reach communities in the world. Key milestones include the connectivity of over 1,000 villages in Africa, to which Avanti has made significant investments to provide satellite infrastructure and digital connectivity in rural and ultra-rural areas. Along with her team, Libby's focus will be on connecting a further 10,000 villages and schools over the next five years. Prior to Avanti, Libby was at BT for nine years. As Managing Director of Customer Care, she was a key member of the BT Consumer Leadership Team who grew the company's revenue by more than £1.2bn in five years. Libby was also responsible for the strategic vision, leadership and transformation of a 10,000 strong Customer Care organisation across more than 30 sites worldwide. Libby began her career at Vodafone. At the company for 22 years, she held positions in both the global and UK organisations, leading the Enterprise Sales and Service organisations. In addition, Libby was a Trustee of the Vodafone Foundation. Avanti Communications' rural solution is a groundbreaking satellite service designed to bridge the digital divide by connecting ultra-rural villages in Nigeria for the first time. This innovative solution has proven key to the Nigerian Communications Commission's (NCC) National Broadband Plan of 2020, which sets out two national goals: to achieve 90% population coverage and a penetration rate of 70% by 2025. Avanti Rural solution uses advanced satellite technology to extend mobile network coverage to the hardest-to-reach areas of Nigeria, that would be impossible to reach using traditional terrestrial infrastructure. This off-grid service is a game-changer in the telecommunications industry, providing cellular services to the most remote communities, and in turn, promoting digital inclusion and socio-economic development. As of 2023, Avanti has deployed over 500 ultra-rural sites in 21 Nigerian states, providing 2G and 3G connectivity to 2.5 million Nigerians. All these areas previously had no connectivity, with residents forced to travel on foot or by local bus to the nearest towns with coverage just to use their mobile phones. Fernando Carballal is Associate Director of Product Development and Operational Partnerships for the International Rescue Committee (IRC), an organization that helps people affected by humanitarian crises—including the climate crisis—to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. He is also Co-Founder and Innovation Consultant of Impactspace, which works with businesses, NGOs, government and academia internationally to explore and commercialize new impactful ideas. Before joining IRC and co-founding Impactspace, Fernando served as Head of Design and User Engagement for Sen and as a Designer for a variety of companies, including Satellite Applications Catapult, Thingmaker and Cyclehoop Ltd. He is a graduate of London Metropolitan University with a Masters in Product Design and the University of East London with a Bachelors of Science in Architecture. The Mapping Invisible Populations project is an innovative initiative by the International Rescue Committee (IRC), created in collaboration with Flowminder and Humanitarian Open Street Map. The project was developed in 2023 with the central aim of providing support services to hard-to-reach populations. This initiative primarily targets fragile and conflict-affected areas which may receive less medical and other humanitarian support. Using satellite imagery mapping techniques and GIS methodologies provided by its partners, the Mapping Invisible Populations project gathers satellite and spatial data and combines it with population estimates analyzed by its partners to determine the location of these underserved populations. Subsequently, these estimates are verified by community informants for further corroboration. The objective is to identify populations living in areas that are large enough to justify IRC investing resources, time, and risk to provide medical and humanitarian assistance. Stephen Wood is the Senior Director of the Maxar News Bureau. He has more than 30 years of experience analyzing satellite imagery and performing all-source analysis for government, commercial and media customers. Mr. Wood joined DigitalGlobe (which became Maxar Intelligence) in 2000, after 14 years in the U.S. government, where he held a range of senior imagery intelligence-associated positions. He was the co-founder of AllSource Analysis, an imagery analytic company based in Colorado. He has an in-depth record of creating geospatial and all-source material and has briefed audiences extensively throughout his career, including high-ranking government officials, CEOs and the media on geospatial information and high current interest issues. The Maxar News Bureau is a unique partnership program that collaborates with renowned media organizations worldwide, focusing on using technology for social good and global transparency. The program is operated by Maxar Intelligence, a leading provider of secure, precise geospatial intelligence. The Bureau leverages the business' satellite imagery, analytics and expertise to complement quality journalism and provide irrefutable evidence in an era where credibility is critical. The Maxar News Bureau has provided high-resolution satellite imagery and analysis for notable reports like The New York Times' 2020 Pulitzer Prize-winning report on Russia's use of shadow warfare and the 2019 Emmy-winning “One Building, One Bomb” story, which reconstructed a chemical attack in Syria. The Bureau's satellite imagery allowed the Times reporters to enhance their storytelling and lend credibility to their reports. In the realm of current events, information is traditionally released by the media, governments or organizations directly involved in the event. The Maxar News Bureau serves as an auxiliary source, providing supporting evidence or context to unfolding situations.

Today we were joined by Emotional Health & Innovation Consultant and CEO of Uchi, LLC, Kevin Strauss. We have an in-depth conversation covering the differences between emotional health and mental health and what is really driving human behavior. Kevin also emphasizes love, connection, and belonging as basic human needs and how we can go about addressing the needs. Lastly, Kevin shares about how the free social app Uchi can improve connection and behaviors for people of diverse experiences. Learn more about Kevin and the Uchi app via the following links: -Uchi App: https://uchiconnection.com -Kevin's Website: https://TriTMI.KevinRStrauss.com -Kevin's Linkedin Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KevinStrauss-innovation-coach-patents-emotionalhealth-wellness-mentalhealth-behavior-uchi-connection --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gyptw/support

At 17 years old, inventor and entrepreneur Joe Landolina invented a medical breakthrough that is transforming at-home and in-patient wound care. Landolina conceived an adhesive hemostatic gel composed of plant-based polymers that could adhere to a wound site and simultaneously support the natural clotting process. To refine and manufacture the gel technology he invented, Landolina with his partner Isaac Miller founded Cresilon (formerly Suneris), which has since grown into a medical device company headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. As Chief Executive Officer, Landolina is now gearing up to take the company's proprietary product VETIGEL to the veterinary market-offering a faster, more reliable solution in hemostasis for veterinarians performing both routine treatments and complex operations in clinics every day. As the face of Cresilon, Landolina meets with investors, clinicians, and industry key opinion leaders, alike, to keep a pulse on the market, meanwhile leading all strategic initiatives internally.Landolina's research background is in biocompatible polymers; in 2013, he was selected as a Barry M. Goldwater Scholar in recognition of his outstanding potential in scientific research. In 2014, Landolina was named a TED Global Fellow and has since traveled around the world representing Cresilon. Landolina is also a former Innovation Consultant at his alma mater, NYU Tandon School of Engineering, and on the board of eLab NYC, which supports the development of NYC as the new world leader in life sciences entrepreneurship.Joe Landolina is a force of nature! He was doing chemistry experiments as a teenager, and ended up starting his company, Cresilon, at 17-years old.  We talked about his back story and how he learned management and leadership skills, as well as plenty of ups and downs along the way. We also talk about where he got his first clean room (hint: you can buy one too) and what happened when he tried an experiment on his cousin.Learn more about Cresilon | Websitehttps://www.cresilon.com/Connect with Alisa! Follow Alisa Cohn on Instagram: @alisacohn Twitter: @alisacohn Facebook: facebook.com/alisa.cohn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisacohn/ Website: http://www.alisacohn.com Download her 5 scripts for delicate conversations (and 1 to make your life better) Grab a copy of From Start-Up to Grown-Up by Alisa Cohn from AmazonLove the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!

Innovation is a buzzword in business, but it can be vague.  In this podcast episode, Chris simplifies the concept of innovation. He breaks down the rules of innovation and explains how a consultant can guide your business to success through the innovation process.

In this week's episode, John interviews Kasia Hein-Peters. Dr. Hein-Peters is a psychiatrist turned advisor and consultant focusing on MedTech and digital tech startups as an advisor, mentor, and fractional executive. Recently, Kasia became board-certified by the American Board of AI in Medicine and is a licensed innovation practitioner by INNOVATION360. She helps healthcare, digital health, and life science companies reach their strategic goals, achieve sustainable growth, and launch leading brands. During our conversation, she described the framework she uses to achieve these outcomes which she calls Discovery, Innovation, Value, and Execution. You will find all of the links mentioned in the episode at nonclinicalphysicians.com/launch-your-business/                                                            =============== You can support this podcast by making a small monthly or annual donation. To learn more, go to nonclinicalphysicians.com/donate You can now join the most comprehensive Community for all clinicians looking for a nontraditional career at NewScr!pt. Get an updated edition of the FREE GUIDE to 10 Nonclinical Careers at nonclinicalphysicians.com/freeguide. Get a list of 70 nontraditional jobs at nonclinicalphysicians.com/70jobs.

Robb and Josh welcome food futurist Mike Lee for a sprawling and fascinating exploration of the surprisingly similar worlds of food safety and technology regulation. As the founder of The Future Market, a consultancy in food innovation and strategy, Mike's investigations into the food industry led to hands-on work with generative AI. This conversation provides forward thinking in how we might regulate the unpredictable and now ubiquitous generative tools flooding into all industries and aspects of life.

Strategic growth is about more than just growth for growth's sake. It's about identifying the most efficient path for profitability and sustainability and then pursuing it. Our guest today, Gale Crosley, is a Strategic Growth and Innovation Consultant who has helped countless growth-oriented CPA and Accounting firms overcome barriers and achieve high-performing strategic growth. Crosley started her career as a CPA with Arthur Andersen before transitioning to technology sales. After the dot-com bust, she started her own growth consultancy to help CPA firms grow strategically. We discuss strategic growth within the CPA and broader professional services profession, including what firms can learn from traditional corporate enterprises and how technological innovations like AI are changing the industry. Gale explains that strategic growth is not just top-line growth but also about the bottom line. It's not growth for growth's sake; rather, it's about growing profitability. She also breaks down the biggest impediments to strategic growth, like unprecedented staffing shortages and adapting to revenue cycles.Finally, Gale notes that firms must shift their strategy as the market changes. Firms need to specialize and innovate to stay relevant. Gale believes private equity and technology are disrupters to the CPA profession that will accelerate the need to evolve current business strategies. Gale advises managing partners to focus on strategic growth and specialization instead of riding the rollercoaster of market conditions. By being forward-thinking and focusing on strategic growth, firms can achieve the most profit and the fastest growth.Key Points From This Episode: Get to know Gale, her deep experience, and her work as a Strategic Growth Consultant.Why she pivoted from accounting early in her career.How she partners with CPA firms to transform them into high-growth environments.The concept of strategic growth and how it is accomplished.How strategic growth is the most profitable and fastest growth and why it is not growth for growth's sake. Broadening geographic reach and its impact on opportunity and competition.An overview of the unprecedented disruption within the CPA profession and how private equity is changing the landscape so radically.Why strategic growth is the movement from an individual contribution, book of business, tactical generalist to a leader-driven and strategic specialist.The impediments to strategic growth that Gale has observed. What firms should be doing with increased revenue levels to optimize for strategic growth.How leadership and organizational structure can foster (or impede) strategic growth.The differences between what drives corporate America, private equity firms, and CPA firms.Combining the best parts of corporate America with the best parts of the CPA profession.Advice for firms on approaching industry changes and the role of private equity.Gale's predictions for what the industry will look like in ten years.Gale CrosleyGale Crosley on LinkedInConnection BuildersAlex Drost LinkedIn

In this week's episode we share Keith's journey to discovering his tribe after 28 years of searching to building a successful career in digital health and innovation.   In this episode we discussed:   ⚕️ Motivations to Study Medicine

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 22:05:00 +0000 https://twpodcast.podigee.io/90-new-episode f7cf3698215f42439feeae27fd89c442 Community ist eines der Buzzwords der Stunde. Marken wollen Fans statt Follower, Community statt Kunden. Aber wie kommt man dahin? Wie gelingt der erfolgreiche Aufbau einer Community? Was hält sie zusammen? Was sind Sollbruchstellen? Und was macht man, wenn die eigene Marke möglicherweise nicht genügend Strahlkraft hat, um eine eigene Community zu begründen? Kim Karina Haußer, Trends & Innovation Consultant im Trendbüro, einem Unternehmen der Avantgarde Group, hat die Antwort auf diese Fragen. Sie und ihr Team haben die Codes der Communitys in einer Studie untersucht. Die Ergebnisse stellt sie im Gespräch mit TW-Redakteurin Judith Kessler vor. Die Studie "Decoding Communities" finden Sie hier: https://avantgarde.net/de/thoughts/ Sie haben Fragen, Anregungen oder Kritik? Schreiben Sie uns an

In this episode, Uchi Tribe creator, Emotional Health and Innovation Consultant Kevin Strauss, discusses addictions, the root causes, and quotes, "Love is the real root".  We also discuss how human connection is an act of receiving. Below is the information to sign up for the FREE UCHI app, to take our episode's topic, to a safe private place to chat:As a special FREE offer, we've partnered with the Uchi app to hold a raffle drawing for 8 listeners to join me and Kevin Strauss in deeper conversation using a private uchiTribe specific to this episode. Those listeners not randomly selected will receive a FREE, complimentary uchiTribe, to use as they desire.To enter the drawing, use this link: https://forms.gle/ZerV4oS28MostCQw6 and the Episode Code – LessFear-Ep176. The drawing will be after the episode is LIVE and you'll be notified via an email from Uchi with instructions on how to redeem your prize.  First come, first serve! Uchi® is a FREE social app that guides private conversations using a Question-and-Answer format. Rest assured, anything you share on Uchi is 100% private to your uchi or “in group”. Learn more about Uchi and their strict privacy policy at: https://uchiconnection.com/privacy-policy Kevin's BioKevin Strauss is an Emotional Health & Innovation Consultant and CEO of Uchi, LLC. He focuses on what drives behavior and is dedicated to making life easier and happier. Kevin's career began in biomedical engineering; finding problems and solutions which has led to 80 patents, 10+ research publications, two innovation awards, and his book, Innovate The 1%. Kevin has worked in human behavior for two-decades and has identified Emotional Health as its driver and human connection as its primary supporter. Uchi is an app he created to nurture authentic connection. Kevin is also a 22-year, injury-free, Ironman Triathlete & Coach.LinksKevin Strauss LinkedIn Short  –   https://t.ly/Rj6cKevin's Webpage – https://KevinRStrauss.comKevin's Triathlon Coaching – https://TriTMI.KevinRStrauss.comUchi's Website – https://UchiConnection.comKevin's YouTube  –   https://www.youtube.com/@KevinRStraussKevin's Primary Email – kevin@UchiConnection.com#uchi #uchitribe #freeapp #connection #podcast #alittlelessfearpodcast #podcastshow #receiving #love #addictions # emotionalhealth #root #belonging This is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!Author | A Little Less FearWriters Work | Write Your Way to the Life You WantA Little LESS FEAR Podcast (@alittlelessfearpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosLino Marinez (@alittlelessfear) TikTok | Watch Lino Marinez's Newest TikTok Videos

What comes to mind when you think about innovation? Creating something new from nothing. But does the word innovation push people away from doing it, thinking they don't have the skills? Our guest on the podcast thinks so, and that's why he uses the word reinvention instead. And that, reinventing, is exactly what he did with his own career after retiring from professional rugby. Today, we hear about his fascinating journey.This week on The Melting Pot, we learned from the author of Undisruptible, and host of The Innovation Show, Aidan McCullen. Formerly a professional rugby player, Aidan now works as an Executive Coach and Innovation Consultant.In this episode, Aidan talked about his journey as a rugby player and how he shifted from that to a career in innovation, and became a podcast host and innovation consultant. He also explored the cultural differences between some of the teams he played with, and he dived into the Butterfly metaphor that he uses in his book Unsdisruptable to explain the life cycle and how it applies to businesses. Make sure to download and listen to this fascinating episode day. On today's podcast: Writing UndisruptableThe cultural difference between rugby teamsThe Butterfly metaphorFrom professional rugby to innovationThe impact of self-talk on mental health Follow Aidan McCullen: LinkedInBookBlogPodcast – The Innovation ShowBook recommendationsThe Heart of Business by Hubert JolyThe Biology of Belief by Bruce H. LiptonChange Your Paradigm, Change Your Life by Bob ProctorHow Will You Measure Your Life by Clayton ChristensenWhy Zebras Don't Get Ulcers by Robert M. SapolskiThe Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru EmotoBuilt from broken by Scott H. HoganEnjoyed the show? Leave a Review 

Welcome to Innovation Meets Leadership! I'm your host, Natalie Born. In this episode, Helene Cahen talks about innovation and collaboration in organizations. She explains how fear of failure can prevent us from innovating and why it's important to create a culture that allows for risk-taking and creativity. She also shares insights on design thinking principles and ideation, and how teams can collaborate more effectively by putting clear processes in place and being open to each other's opinions and preferences. Born and raised in Paris, France, Helene graduated with a business degree from the elite Sciences-Po Paris and earned a Master of Sciences degree in Creativity and Change Leadership from the State University of New York. she is an Innovation Consultant, Trainer, Facilitator, Coach, and Speaker with over 20 years of experience helping companies navigate innovation challenges. She guides Fortune 500, small businesses, and non-profits to have a better understanding of innovation and innovation processes, create new products/services, build effective teams, and support a user-centered culture. Prior to founding her consulting practice, Strategic Insights, Helene held executive and management positions in advertising, marketing research, HR, finance, and sales as well as VP of Innovation for a start-up. Most recently, she was a TedX Talk speaker at TedX Seattle and has been a speaker on Design Thinking and Creativity at various conferences including the American Creativity Association, Creative Problem Solving Institute (CPSI), Creativity Expert Exchange (CEE), and the Design Thinking Unconference. Main Takeaways: Cultivating A Culture of Innovation Design Thinking and Creative Problem Solving Team Improv and Co-Creation Key Quote: “What I'm encouraging is actually to see the value in people thinking differently and appreciating that. See others for who they are and embrace the differences in thinking.” - Helene Cahen Be sure to check out full show notes at https://innovationmeetsleadership.com/resources or click "Episode Website" below. Connect with Helene Website: https://www.strategicinsights.biz/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicinsights These are proven solutions to advance your leadership and innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com or connect with us on Instagram or Facebook @innovationmeetsleadership Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/natalie-born/support

Back again at my favourite place Kunzum Cafe, to record my in person podcast with Anisha Motwani. Anisha Motwani as I know her is a lady who has stormed many norms, and has been instrumental in disrupting and rebuilding brands as an independent Brand, Digital & Innovation Consultant, and Founder of Storm the Norm Ventures. She is also author of the book with the same title, "Storm the Norm" – a first-of-its-kind collection of contemporary stories of truly inspiring businesses and brands from India that either wrote or rewrote the norms of their respective industries. Anisha very confidently says "If you love your brand; set it free". They are like babies, give them the right purpose, and the right value system and then see them blossom. She works very passionately in the space of women empowerment and insists that every woman should make herself and her work visible without blurring the roles. As per Anisha when we work whole heartedly and authentically, our personal brand gets built naturally and organically, just we need to be believe in our unique voice to get noticed in the clutter. There is a lot of personal and professional experiences and learnings that Anisha has shared without mincing any words. Here are a few highlights : There is nothing called as work-life- balance, it is Work-life-choice In order to protect our relationships, we just need to 'let-go' Spirituality is a mirror to once conscience Always stay hungry, else we will get stagnated Invest in oneself, a must for all! Don't fall prey to expiry date syndrome An experience leader, a brand innovator and a graceful human, thanks Anisha to be on our podcast and being candid about life and your SecondAct! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/iiact/message

Optimizing business processes is not an easy task. Lorn Campbell (Innovation Consultant for CDW) believes this can be done with just a bit of therapy. Learn how he conducts interviews and simulations to understand the company's purpose, provide a controlled experience, and achieve an innovative change based on empathy. Lorn Campbell has been in the consultancy field since 1995 and is currently an Innovation Consultant for CDW, where he helps customers improve their IT, employees, and customer workflows. He's an expert at facilitating the delivery of complex projects through immersive experiences.

Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Yvette Lewis, President, Hillsborough County NAACPSenator Jeff Brandes, Florida District 24, RepublicanRita Ferrandino, Innovation Consultant, Univ. of Pennsylvania Grad School of Education, Democrat Emily Mahoney, Political Editor, Tampa Bay TimesZac Anderson, Political Editor, Sarasota Herald-TribuneThis week we discuss:Crist vs. DeSantisSchool Board Wins"Biking While Black" EnforcementTo learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek 

Kenny is an innovation consultant originally from Nigeria and living in Uganda. During episode 40 of the Are we home yet podcast listen to my interview with Kenny, an expat from Nigeria, who talks about his time in Uganda. Kenny also speaks about the best decision he ever made, which was joining the AIESEC network. “I've met so many friends outside of work through AIESEC,” Kenny says. Listen to the interview now!Kenny has gotten to know so many people from joining the AIESEC network and can't stress enough how important it is to network and of course spend time with friends, and get to know one another. The importance of social networking offline Social networking offline is extremely important. In the physical world, face-to-face interactions are the norm, and the benefits of social networking are evident. For example, research has shown that people who have strong social ties are more likely to live longer and be happier than those who don't. In addition, face-to-face interactions allow for the exchange of nonverbal cues that can help build trust and rapport. However, in the online world, social networking often takes the form of text-based interactions. While this can be helpful in some ways, it also has its limitations. For instance, it's difficult to build trust with someone you've never met in person. In addition, the lack of nonverbal cues can make it easy to misread someone's tone or intentions. As a result, social networking offline is still the best way to build strong relationships. During his time in Uganda, Kenny, has made good friends with his local coworkers and it's made all the difference in finding joy in his new home of Uganda. The time in Uganda Time in Uganda is a bit different than time in most other places. For one thing, the sun rises and sets much earlier here. As a result, people tend to wake up early and go to bed early. This can be a bit of an adjustment for visitors from more temperate climates. In addition, Uganda is located on the equator, so there is very little variation in the length of days throughout the year. The country does experiences two wet seasons, which can impact travel plans. Overall, Uganda is a great place to visit, and its unique time zone is just one of the many things that make it special. The local time in Uganda is GMT+3. Uganda is located in the Eastern Africa Time Zone. Eastern Africa Time (EAT) is 3 hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Uganda spans two time zones, but the country currently only observes one time zone (EAT) due to its proximity to the equator. The westernmost part of Uganda near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) observes Central Africa Time (CAT), which is 2 hours behind EAT. However, this part of Uganda does not currently observe daylight saving time. For most of Uganda, the current time in Uganda is EAT (GMT+3). Despite its relatively small size, Uganda offers a wide range of experiences for visitors. From wildlife-watching safaris to trekking through stunning mountains and forests, there is something for everyone to enjoy in this beautiful country. Beautiful Uganda Beautiful Uganda is a country located in East Africa. It is bordered by Kenya to the east, Sudan to the north, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Rwanda and Tanzania to the south. The country is beautiful, with lush green mountains, sweeping plains, and rivers flowing through its valleys. The climate in Uganda is very pleasant. Uganda is a relatively small country, but there is a significant amount of variation in climate across different regions. In general, the north and east of the country tend to be hotter and more humid than the south and west. The capital city of Kampala has a tropical savanna climate, with average temperatures ranging from 21 to 28 degrees Celsius. The highest temperatures are typically seen during February and March. On the other hand, Mount Elgon National...

Welcome to RevDive! For those of you who are new to the Podcast, we use this space to hear from and share with healthcare leaders inside and out of the Revenue Cycle. Our Guest today is answering a question directly from our RevDivers! Julie Collins, Innovation Consultant & Lead Faculty for National Science Foundation (NSF) & National Institutes of Health (NIH). Join in as Julie tells our RevDivers how to get into an innovative mindset, what customer discovery means, and how to learn more about the Innovation Corps at NIH where many revenue cycle product leaders got the foundation to succeed. We encourage you to apply these strategies to your process improvements, revenue cycle integrity programs, and general professional outlook. What You'll get out of this episode: The importance of seeking disconfirmation Why leaning into your skill set can take you places How to find out more about the resources available at NIH Join the ConversationWe want to hear from our RevDivers! Tell us what topics and people you'd like us to cover in future episodes:Rev Dive on LinkedInRevDive on TwitterFollow our hosts on LinkedIn:Taya https://www.linkedin.com/in/tayamoheiser/ Kem https://www.linkedin.com/in/kem-tolliver-bs-cmpe-cpc-cmom-1225b115/Follow our Guest on LinkedInJulie Collins

Founder, Innovation Consultant, Data Scientist, and Executive and Career Coach, Yash Tekriwal went on 63 first dates in NYC, until determining dating apps leave a lot to be desired. Joining Chelsea 9:20 minutes in, he opens up about his controversial Tweet and dating journey, unpacking people's most common assumption: if you're still single, what went wrong? This episode is about how life and (self) love can actually go right.Topics explored within: love at first sight vs the X-Factor, intellectualizing our stories vs feeling our stories, fake vulnerability, the upside of meeting in community vs one-on-one with the expectations of online dating, swiping for validation while in a committed relationship, the difficulty of letting oneself be loved, the cruel side effect of projection, the fine China analogy of trauma, the little you vs big you in family systems theory, the lonely reality that life moves on with or without you, opening to love when you're healing vs healed, the moving target of success, leaning into strengths, and how aspirations and our own high standards can prevent us from letting love in today.To connect with:Yash TekriwalWebsite: https://yashtekriwal.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yashtekriwalTwitter: https://twitter.com/yash_tekInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tekhelpMedium: https://medium.com/@yashtekriwalChelsea Leigh TrescottWebsite: https://breakupward.comAdvice Column: https://www.huffpost.comWriting: https://thoughtcatalog.com/chelsea-leigh-trescottInstagram:  https://www.instagram.com/thankyouheartbreakFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/musingsEmail: chelsea@breakupward.com

Today we're talking to Jason Sosa, innovation consultant and transhumanist speaker; and we discuss how younger generations' embracing technology will impact society, ethical concerns surrounding genetic modification and cyborgs, and why understanding consciousness may be the next frontier.  All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! Learn more about Jason and Blackbox at https://BlackboxAI.com/

How To Reduce The Homeless Population - David Friedlander; Real Estate Innovation Consultant & Founder at Run.Haus | Riderflex - Recruiting & Sourcing David is a global real estate authority who can be directly linked to many of the past decade's most innovative real-estate projects, people, initiatives, and technology. With a focus on market affordability, efficiency, and climate adaptation, David and his work have been covered extensively in the New York Times, Wired, Dwell, WSJ and many others. David now writes, consults, and is building a running and wellness-focused startup, Run Haus, from his semi-new hometown of Boulder, Colorado. Watch the Full Interview: https://youtu.be/p1t9zlacflI On the Riderflex podcast, CEO Steve Urban interviews some of the most successful entrepreneurs, CEO's, and business leaders. Hear them tell the "REAL" stories of what it's like to start and lead businesses. Riderflex is a national, Colorado based, premier headhunter, RPO and employment agency; recruiting and searching the top talent for staffing your teams. Top Executive Recruiting Firm - https://riderflex.com/ Podcast sponsor: Marketing 360 is the #1 platform for small business and it's everything you need to grow your business. marketing360.com/riderflex #DavidFriedlander #RunHaus #RealEstate #podcast #interview #entrepreneur #ColoradoRecruitingFirm #TopExecutiveRecruitingFirm #staffingagency #employmentagency #headhunter #recruitingfirm #staffing #staffingfirm #Denver #Colorado #National #Riderflex --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/riderflex/support

In this episode, we are having a conversation with Naomi Timperley, an Award Winning Growth and Innovation Consultant, co-founder of Manchester Tech Festival, and co-founder of GSI.  If you are curious to know what a start-up needs to take their business to the next level, what should the main focus be when you're starting a business, and how will Manchester Tech Festival be different from other festivals, then you will find this episode very interesting.   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com Podcast powered by Chroma Recruitment and 360insights

Host, Rob Lorei, talks about important news from Florida this week and gets political insights from guests: Rita Ferrandino, Innovation Consultant, University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education | CEO & Founder, Arc Capital | DemocratDarryl Paulson, Emeritus Professor of Government & Politics, USF-St. PetersburgApril Schiff, President & Co-Founder, Strategic Solutions of Florida | RepublicanMary Ellen Klas, Capitol Bureau Chief, Tampa Bay Times / Miami HeraldThis week we discuss:The Legislature finishes work on a $112 Billion dollar budget and a long list of new laws.Among them the Parental Rights or the Don't Say Gay Bill which is getting pushback from some quarters including - Disney employees.The Legislature focused on social issues and decided not to address many kitchen table issues such as rising rents, condo safety or homeowner's insurance.And powerful industries won favors from this session including the sugar industry and the nursing home industry.          To learn more about Florida This Week, visit www.wedu.org/floridathisweek

Kursty Groves is a Workplace Strategist, Innovation Consultant, Author and Podcaster.  We talk about her findings in “The Office Chronicles” podcast, her experiences as a space coach and go into what elements contribute to innovation and creativity.

In this episode we interview Dr. Emily Blum, a pediatric Urologist with Georgia Urology, the Medical Director at the Global Center for Medical Innovation, and Founder of BlumIM, LLC. Dr. Blum gives insight the field of pediatric urology, including the types of pathology she treats, common procedures, and her clinical schedule. Dr. Blum also describes her work as a medical innovations consultant at the Global Center for Medical Innovation and BlumIM, LLC. The discussion also provides advice to medical students and residents starting out in the medical innovation process. To learn more about DaVinci Academy visit: https://www.dviacademy.com/ *Views expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals, not their respective institutions 20% off Discount Code (TDH20) for our online video courses for Anatomy, Histology, and Biochemistry available at https://www.dviacademy.com/   Emily Blum, M.D. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyblummd/ BlumIM, LLC website: https://www.blumim.com/ Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI): https://gcmiatl.com/ eBooks for anatomy and biochemistry available on: Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/author?id=Maxwell+Cooper+M.D Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/M.D.-Maxwell-Cooper/e/B086XHSK3R   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DaVinciAcademyMed/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DviAcademy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davinci_academy1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dviacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/davinci-academy---dviacademy.com

Thomas talks with Innovation Consultant, Helene Cahen.  Helene talks about her bliss of innovation and trying new ideas, trying to find creative and fulfilling work, Creative Problem Solving Institute changing her career path, looking at problems outside of the binary, understanding the impacts of every decision and who is affected, failure being critical to innovation and growth, innovating in a virtual and hybrid work world, trying to not see relationships as transactional, and how others can find bliss through innovation.    Helene's links: Website www.strategicinsights.biz Contact guide@strategicinsights.biz Phone: 510-644-9570 Our services: https://www.strategicinsights.biz/services/ Blog at https://www.strategicinsights.biz/news-insights/ Sign up for our newsletter at https://bit.ly/2N8eD63 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicinsights/ Twitter https://twitter.com/@guidinnov Special offer from Helene for my listeners to help you grow your business and be more innovative.  1- Download and review our Nine Questions to Spark your Thinking about Innovation  2- Schedule a free 30 minutes consultation with Helene Cahen to discuss your unique challenges related to these nine issues and how they can be addressed by going to https://www.strategicinsights.biz/growth-through-innovation/

Helene Cahen is an Innovation Consultant, Trainer, Facilitator and Speaker with 20 years of experience helping companies navigate innovation challenges. She guides Fortune 500, small businesses and non-profits to understand innovation, create innovative new products/services, build effective teams and support a user-centered culture. In addition, she has been a facilitator, coach and lecturer for the Haas School of Business and the VP of Innovation for a start-up. Trained in Creative Problem Solving and Design Thinking, Helene received an M.S. in Creativity and Change Leadership from the International Center for Studies in Creativity at Buffalo New York and has a business degree from Sciences-Po Paris, a top French Business School. Contact Details for Helene Website www.strategicinsights.biz Contact guide@strategicinsights.biz LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicinsights/ Twitter https://twitter.com/@guidinnov Jagged with Jasravee is facilitated by Jasravee Kaur Chandra, Director- Brand Building, Research & Innovation at Master Sun, Consulting Brand of Adiva L Pvt. Ltd. Jasravee has over 20 years experience as a Strategic Brand Builder,Communications Leader and Entrepreneur. Please connect with Jasravee on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasravee/ Special offer from Helene for Jagged with Jasravee Listeners to help you grow your business and be more innovative . Download and review our Nine Questions to Spark your Thinking about Innovation Schedule a free 30 minutes consultation with Helene Cahen to discuss your unique challenges related to these nine issues and how they can be addressed by going to https://www.strategicinsights.biz/growth-through-innovation/ 0:00 Preview & introduction to Helene 2:38 How to be more Innovative 3:50 Why diversity in teams aids innovation 5:11 Human centered design 9:48 Improving collaboration & productivity of online meetings 13:31 Innovation Management - Wall of Assumptions, Blindspots, Common Tools & Process, Brainstorming etc. 17:49 Improv and creativity 23:27 Rapid fire- Personally speaking with Helene 25:14 Helene's contact details 25:51 Feedback about JWJ Follow Jagged with Jasravee on Social Media Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/jaggedwithjasravee Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jagggedwithjasravee/ Podcast Page : https://anchor.fm/jagged-with-jasravee Youtube Page : https://www.youtube.com/c/jaggedwithjasravee Linktree : https://linktr.ee/jaggedwithjasravee Jagged with Jasravee, is an initiative of Master Sun, the Consulting Brand of Adiva Lifestyle Pvt Ltd. Please visit our blog at http://www.mastersun.in/

We are thrilled to be joined by a former award-winning Industrial Designer, now UX Researcher, Catherine Suen. And yes, Catherine works closely with our Creative Director at Smart Tech - as we've said before when you have access to a pool of incredible talent, why not share their stories and experience with the world? With her career spanning just a decade, Catherine has already created an impressive portfolio, designing experiences for Microsoft, RCA, Honda, Jaguar, Hive and most recently, Vodafone Smart Tech. Catherine trained initially as an Industrial Designer and worked for a design studio in her home town of Hong Kong before moving to London and completing a double Masters degree in Innovation Design and Engineering. She then went on to work as an Innovation Consultant and helped set up a design lab in Tokyo before returning to the UK and transitioning into UX Research. Catherine's work has received global recognition picking up awards from Core77, HKDA Global Design Awards, Red Dot and iF! She is also passionate about inspiring others and works as a guest lecturer for the Royal College of Arts. In our conversation, we discuss Catherine's academic and professional path. What fuels her work and has driven her to try a variety of creative roles. Naturally, we couldn't have her on the show without giving you expert guidance on UX Research practices. Catherine very kindly shares practical advice that you can bake into your own process. What are you waiting for? Let's get into it. Get show updates on Instagram: @design_podcast https://www.instagram.com/design_podcast/ LinkedIn: @design_podcast https://www.linkedin.com/company/design-podcast All episodes are available on: www.designpodcast.co

If you want your business to grow or your idea to take off, you've got to innovate. Paul Sloane is an Innovation Consultant that encourages leaders and teams to use “lateral thinking”. What's lateral thinking? It's approaching a problem from new directions. As a leader, are you empowering your team to experiment and take risks? Or have you become risk averse? In this Powerful at Work Radio podcast episode, learn why it's so important to show the destination but let your team choose the route... Episode Outline: [02:17] There's an element of risk and innovation in trying new things. [04:16] The cost associated with innovation and experimentation... [08:01] How to remove barriers to innovation and lateral thinking in the business today. [12:54] You want an attitude where people are allowed to fail, provided they share the experience, and we learn from it. [18:52] Why does your team need freedom and a budget? About Paul Sloane: Lateral thinking expert and pioneer of innovative leadership, Paul Sloane is a highly sought after motivational speaker. Blending puzzle challenges with authoritative business messages, Paul provides practical and memorable lessons. An innovative leader who specialises in creative challenges Paul can entertain an after-dinner audience, deliver a keynote speech, or facilitate. Website: https://www.destination-innovation.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.sloane1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/PaulSloane LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulsloane/ Follow Rosa Ponce de Leon and Powerful at Work Radio: Website: https://rosaponcedeleon.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-ponce-de-leon/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Rosa_PdL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rosaponcedeleoncoach/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RosaPoncedeLeonCoach

Host: Ken Valledy (Partner/Co-founder at Progressive)Progressive helps organisations unlock and commercialise new growth opportunities more rapidly than their competition and more effectively than traditional innovation programmes.The Catalysts Podcast focuses on the key benefits of corporates and startups working together and how these partnerships can become a catalyst for change for the future. In each episode we will discuss a key topic area behind these partnerships with either a startup or a senior corporate stakeholder.In today's episode, I want to focus on an area that is crucial towards a successful corporate /startup partnership and that is the importance (for a startup) to identify and be very clear on their value proposition. Lots of great opportunities are lost between a startup and a corporate because from the first initial meeting, the start-up isn't clear in defining the value that they can bring to the table. To help me in this quest, I am really pleased to have as my guest Naomi Timperley who is a Growth and Innovation Consultant with GSI and Co founder of Tech North Advocates. We cover many questions, including Why the Value proposition is so crucial and why it can be very difficult to articulate. The pitfalls of not nailing your Value proposition and   the role that corporates can play when assessing a startups proposition and Roadmap vision.Naomi's contact details:Twitter :  https://twitter.com/naomitimperley LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomitimperley To find out more about Progressive, please contact us on:Email: Ken@thisisprogressive.comWebsite:  https://www.thisisprogressive.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/18066213/admin/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Progressive_HQ

Dennis Geelen is founder of Zero In, a customer experience and innovation consulting company. Dennis and I discuss his book titled "The Zero In Formula". Host and Producer: Tim Hampton https://www.linkedin.com/in/thetimhampton/ Guest: Dennis Geelen https://www.linkedin.com/in/dennis-geelen-5a95703/ THE ZERO IN FORMULA: The Definitive Guide to Building a Disruptive and Sustainable Business through Customer-Centric Innovation Learn more: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B08GYF4FK7/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_PATPHY0TT6M0ZCTVMR0T Virtual voice over https://www.nuance.com/ Music Consequences by Nihilore https://youtu.be/BaWaucm-ewc --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unusuallywellinformed/message

What happens when two banking powerhouses, Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade take on a $22 billion merger creating a behemoth online brokerage with more than $6 trillion in client assets and 28 million brokerage accounts? Innovation. Gina Mitchell and Michael Jareo had a front-row seat at TD Ameritrade watching it all go-down. On this episode of Innovation Storytellers, you'll learn from these innovators about the pieces that were put in place prior to the merger, the cutting edge innovations that made TD Ameritrade an attractive partner to Schwab, and the stories that are now being told to make these two companies - and their innovation departments -  into one. Gina Mitchell is a creative problem-solver who has spent her career in the financial services industry building various programs and implementing the supporting frameworks. She has experienced the rewarding feeling of bringing together uniquely talented individuals to form successful, high-performing teams within a Fintech environment, most recently within innovation. Gina is most inspired when she sees how she's impacted individuals' lives through her leadership and mentorship. She truly believes my success is directly contributed to the people who have worked alongside her through uncertainty, bringing their best everyday to help build sustaining programs and deliver projects that drive companies forward into the future. Michael Jareo is a strategic-minded problem-solver with a successful 15-year history in the financial services industry. Starting as a front line broker directly serving clients, he has grown in his influence and impact in change management and strategic leadership. As a Lean Leader and Champion and as an Innovation Consultant, Michael aligns those efforts with a larger strategic vision to build long-lasting and effective relationships. As a  coach from young employees and interns to executives leading large organizations, Michael gets particularly energized when his clients begin to apply new concepts and approaches in a way that improves their work and leadership. Since our recording, Gina has gone on to become the Head of Innovation Accelerator and Managing Director, Strategy & Partnerships at Charles Schwab. Don't miss it!

In this episode, Nathan Witkin, Researcher and Innovation Consultant, discusses what co-resolution is, how we can use it, and what lessons we can take from co-resolution approach. Request a Custom Workshop For Your Company Get Free Access to Over 15 Negotiation Guides Check out Nathan's Ideas Follow Nathan on LinkedIn Follow Kwame on LinkedIn Kwame Christian with Nathan Witkin

The floodgates have opened and the guests are piling in. Shereef Hosny is on this week to talk all things innovation, relationship management, firing people, networking, changing career paths and nurturing creativity. We cover A LOT of ground so dive in and grab those nuggets of knowledge. 

To kick-off the second season of Career Catalyst, my guest in the first episode is Meredith Smith, and Innovation Consultant based in London. Meredith's job is to work with some of the world's most fascinating organizations and brands to build innovation and create inspiring concepts through human-centric approaches and consumer research. She talks about how she found her way early on at major retailers like Target, created a unique role for herself that eventually put her on a path to study innovation and design in London, and how she found herself where she is today. Meredith has great advice on career management, accepting the non-linear nature of careers, and how to embrace risks in life that can open up tremendous opportunities.

“If you're presenting to a room, and you want to recapture all of their attention, stop talking.” Pamela Duncan is an Innovation Consultant at Fahrenheit 212 in New York, where she helps Fortune 500 companies to invent new products, brands, and services. She previously held a position as a Strategy Consultant at Capgemini. Pam was also a Special Events Coordinator at the Museum of Modern Art before making a career change to become a consultant. Pam graduated from Colgate University in 2014. In this episode: (0:41) How Pam used networking and her liberal arts background to get a job as a consultant (11:22) The importance of listening to your body and being in touch with your emotions (19:29) Consulting 101 (24:05) The ease of remembering when you find the topic interesting (33:10) Emulating leadership styles and the value of mentorship (38:21) Navigating Colgate University and maturing slowly (45:45) Pam's advice to herself Check out our website and follow us on social media for show notes, transcripts, and highlights. Make sure to subscribe and tell a friend to listen to new episodes of After School Program released every Tuesday at 5am EST! Intro music created by Muscle Tough. IG: @muscletoughband

Paul Trudel - Payne is a Home & Lifestyle Entrepreneur, Creative Director of Casa Consult+Design, Interior Stylist, Visual Storyteller, Business Solutions & Innovation Consultant, Strategy & Discovery Coach, Published Author, Equality & Mental Health Advocate, Podcast Host & National Speaker. #PaulTrudelPayne #TheHighVibeNation #SherryGideons #PamelaAubrey

In today's episode of Career Diaries with me, Snigdha Suvarna, I interviewed my high school art teacher and founder of 21 Consulting, Heather Kelly. Heather is a highly effective award winning educator. She has an MFA in Visual Art & is also an award winning artist. She currently teaches Innovation Learning & Innovation Lab at Troy High School in Michigan. Heather also wrote & developed the Innovation Learning/ Innovation Lab course for Troy High School. She has created an open source platform in order to share the course with other schools. With the creation of 21 Consulting, her dream is to spread the course to school districts throughout the country so she can help more students have meaningful learning experiences. Stay Up to Date with Heather: Heather's IG: www.instagram.com/hakellyus/ 21 Consulting Website: https://www.21innovationconsulting.com Stay Up to Date with Career Diaries Here: Career Diaries Podcast IG: www.instagram.com/careerdiariespodcast/ Snigdha's IG: www.instagram.com/snigdhasuvarna/ Become a supporter: www.anchor.fm/snigdha-suvarna/support

In this episode, Simon Hughes, Co-Founder of leading real estate innovation consultant, Jell Consulting and thought leadership and research business Liquid Real Estate Innovation, discusses shaping the future of real estate through innovation with Anna Clare Harper. Simon has an extensive track record of working with board level executives at publicly-listed and private equity-backed companies. He explains how property companies often falsely believe innovation is driven by technology, and how to really unlock fresh ideas and discover potential solutions in a sector known for being slow to adapt to change. Highlights of this episode include: How to fail: by putting technology first How to innovate successfully and the power of problem-solving How small and large property businesses and investors can innovate to get ahead in a fast-changing environment Resources: liquidrei.com/ jellconsulting.co.uk/about Linked in https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-hughes-a8a9a71b/ Twitter @SimonHughes497 annaclareharper.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/

Investing Tips (0:00:00) Do you like doing things that will help you in the long term? Are you a risk taker who's not afraid to make a leap of faith? Well chances are you are either the next James Bond, or you have taken up investing. While it can sometimes be faith-filled, investing in the right place at the right time can be a great financial decision for anyone who is willing to try it out. The guest we have with us today worked closely under Thomas Rowe Price Jr., one of investment's greatest success stories who founded the T Rowe Price group and went on to make millions if not billions of dollars from his work. Cornelius Bond, a technology and healthcare venture capitalist from San Francisco, joins us to talk about the legendary investor he worked under and give us investment tips in today's economy. The Art of Gathering (0:15:12) With the holidays in full swing, many of us are shuffling off to various work parties, family reunions, and class events. Am I the only one that spends ten minutes before going to one of these promising myself that I'll have a good time? What is it that makes our gatherings so dull? In a world of fast-paced communication and instant connection, taking time to meet and interact as human beings has never been so important. But how can we make these gatherings meaningful? With us is Priya Parker, a trained conflict resolution specialist and author of The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters. Holiday Blues (0:32:31) For many, the holidays represent a time of tradition and cheer. But for many others, the holidays are a sensitive time that bring back pain and elicit loneliness. This sadness is commonly known as the “holiday blues.” We've invited psychologist Dr. Kristin Bianchi on the show to explain why we get the holiday blues, how we can cope with them, and how we can help our suffering loved ones during this time. Seasonal Clothing (0:50:36) Wintertime is here, and one of my favorite parts about this time of year is the warm, cozy, winter wardrobe that we get to don as we embrace the cold air around us. But do you ever feel like it can be a little tedious to change out your warmer weather clothes and go up into the attic or down to the basement and pull out all those bulky coats for you and your family? Certain parts of the country can get pretty cold, and investing in these winter necessities can also get pretty expensive. We are joined by Amanda Valentine as she will address all these topics about winter wardrobe and more.  Why Being Ruthless Can Be a Good Thing (1:07:40) Webster's Dictionary defines the word “ruthless” as “having no pity: MERCILESS, CRUEL.” Obviously, this word is one we usually apply to people with harmful intentions and don't have great feelings toward. But, according to Fortune 500 Leadership and Innovation Consultant, Val Wright, “Being ‘thoughtfully ruthless' helps you manage your time, energy and resources well. This goes for your business and your personal life. Once you become sensibly selfish with your time, you'll experience growth in all areas.” She's here to tell us how to start. Competing and Coping with Grief (1:24:45) Anita Coyle's life suddenly changed when her husband of 20 years died of a rare heart condition last January. As difficult as it was, Anita knew that she had to get back on her feet in hopes of running the Xterra triathlon that she and her husband had been planning for. Despite her incredible obstacles and odds, Anita was able to compete in the race and went on to win Xterra's warrior of the year award. Here to tell us how she used training to cope with her grief is Anita Coyle. Anita is an athlete, mother, and podcaster.