Podcast appearances and mentions of Jamie Parker

Want to support the podcast? Join our Patreon or buy us a coffee. As an independent podcast, Shakespeare Anyone? is supported by listeners like you. In this wrap-up episode, we reflect on our journey through Shakespeare's King Henry V by examining three distinct productions that bring the play to life in unique ways. We begin with Kenneth Branagh's 1989 Oscar-nominated film adaptation, renowned for its realism and cinematic approach. Next, we delve into the 2022 Donmar Warehouse production starring Kit Harington, which frames Henry's leadership through a modern lens. Finally, we discuss the 2012 Shakespeare's Globe production with Jamie Parker, which offers a more traditional yet energetic take on the play. By comparing these interpretations, we explore how different directorial choices and performances can influence our understanding of the play's themes, characters, and historical context. Shakespeare Anyone? is created and produced by Kourtney Smith and Elyse Sharp. Music is "Neverending Minute" by Sounds Like Sander. For updates: join our email list, follow us on Instagram at @shakespeareanyonepod or visit our website at shakespeareanyone.com You can support the podcast by becoming a patron at patreon.com/shakespeareanyone, buying us coffee, or by shopping our bookshelves at bookshop.org/shop/shakespeareanyonepod (we earn a small commission when you use our link and shop bookshop.org). Find additional links mentioned in the episode in our Linktree. Works referenced: Branagh, Kenneth, director. Henry V. Performance by Derek Jacobi, et al., Curzon Film Distributors, Ltd., Samuel Goldwyn Company, CBS Fox Video, 1989. Shakespeare, William. Henry V. National Theatre Live, https://www.ntathome.com/henry-v. Accessed 2025. Shakespeare, William. Henry V (2012). Shakespeare's Globe, 2013, https://player.shakespearesglobe.com/productions/henry-v-2012/. Accessed 2025.

A large majority of Americans believe that owning a home is part of the American dream, with estimates ranging from 74% to 94%:  - **LendingTree**: 94% of Americans say that owning a home is part of the American dream.  - **Bankrate**: 74% of Americans say that owning a home is the number-one feature of the American dream.  - **Yahoo Finance**: 78% of Americans view owning a home as critical to the American dream.    According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), about 88-90% of home buyers in the United States use a real estate agent or broker to assist them in the home buying process.   Realtor Jamie Parker states, “I am not just the person showing you homes or listing your house; I am an agent who cares about you, your situation, and your needs. It is all about you! Let me help you buy or sell your next home in the metro Atlanta area."   **Why choose Jamie?** Atlanta is a competitive market with many real estate agents. My enthusiasm for my job and my dedication to Atlanta, being a native, help me stay at the forefront of meeting my clients' needs. My goal is to excel for you. My background in music performance and education enables me to understand the dedication required to perform at a high level. This passion for excellence is what makes me a great real estate agent and an asset to all my clients looking for homes in the Atlanta area.   I remember it like it was yesterday. I was sitting on my living room couch when my then-wife said, “I want a divorce!” At that point, we had been married for 25 years. I had met her shortly after high school during my first semester of college, and we married 18 months later. I had lived with her longer than I had lived with my parents. My whole world turned upside down.   What about the kids? What would they think? Moving? Lawyers? Many of you know the drill. A decision had to be made at this juncture: do I fall apart or do I rise up? I chose to rise up through divorce care, grief counseling, and a lot of spiritual guidance from what I call my circle of advisors (as mentioned in Proverbs).   I had to shift gears and learn how to be a single dad while still excelling as a top realtor. I discovered that I needed to become an expert at leveraging and finding people to help in time-consuming areas, allowing me to focus on my primary goal—prospecting. He joined me this week to share more.   For more information: https://rockinagent.com/  Follow: @jamieparkerrealtor  Call: (404) 483-7816   

In a heartwarming tale of bravery and loyalty, Jamie Parker and his beloved dog, Tucker, found themselves in a life-threatening situation during a mudslide. Jamie was trapped under debris, unable to free himself, but Tucker refused to leave his side.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a heartwarming tale of bravery and loyalty, Jamie Parker and his beloved dog, Tucker, found themselves in a life-threatening situation during a mudslide. Jamie was trapped under debris, unable to free himself, but Tucker refused to leave his side.Atlanta's ONLY All Conservative News & Talk Station.: https://www.xtra1063.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For centuries, one English monarch basked in an almost unblemished, heroic reputation. But more recently questions have been asked about some of his actions. Was Henry V a great warrior king, or a vicious butcher - or both?Matt Lewis is joined by Dan Jones to fill the gap between the Plantagenets and the Wars of the Roses with an examination of the relatively newly divisive figure, Henry V.Clip of Shakespeare's Henry V from the 2013 Globe Theatre production, with Jamie Parker as Henry V.Gone Medieval is presented by Matt Lewis and edited by Rob Weinberg. The producer is Joseph Knight, the senior producer is Anne-Marie Luff.Gone Medieval is a History Hit podcast.Enjoy unlimited access to award-winning original TV documentaries that are released weekly and AD-FREE podcasts. Sign up HERE for 50% off your first 3 months using code ‘MEDIEVAL' You can take part in our listener survey here >

After many years of waiting, the Pulitzer Prize winning musical Next to Normal has finally arrived in London, with last year's premiere production at the Donmar Warehouse having just transferred to the Wyndham's Theatre in the West End. The West End production stars Caissie Levy, Jamie Parker, Eleanor Worthington Cox, Jack Wolfe, and more. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's detailed thoughts about this production... • 00:00 - introduction 02:05 - history / overview 07:26 - this production 15:29 - what I loved 22:48 - the performances • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows both in New York, London, Hamburg, Toronto and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

Summary Streaming data processing enables new categories of data products and analytics. Unfortunately, reasoning about stream processing engines is complex and lacks sufficient tooling. To address this shortcoming Datorios created an observability platform for Flink that brings visibility to the internals of this popular stream processing system. In this episode Ronen Korman and Stav Elkayam discuss how the increased understanding provided by purpose built observability improves the usefulness of Flink. Announcements Hello and welcome to the Data Engineering Podcast, the show about modern data management This episode is supported by Code Comments, an original podcast from Red Hat. As someone who listens to the Data Engineering Podcast, you know that the road from tool selection to production readiness is anything but smooth or straight. In Code Comments, host Jamie Parker, Red Hatter and experienced engineer, shares the journey of technologists from across the industry and their hard-won lessons in implementing new technologies. I listened to the recent episode "Transforming Your Database" and appreciated the valuable advice on how to approach the selection and integration of new databases in applications and the impact on team dynamics. There are 3 seasons of great episodes and new ones landing everywhere you listen to podcasts. Search for "Code Commentst" in your podcast player or go to dataengineeringpodcast.com/codecomments (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/codecomments) today to subscribe. My thanks to the team at Code Comments for their support. Data lakes are notoriously complex. For data engineers who battle to build and scale high quality data workflows on the data lake, Starburst is an end-to-end data lakehouse platform built on Trino, the query engine Apache Iceberg was designed for, with complete support for all table formats including Apache Iceberg, Hive, and Delta Lake. Trusted by teams of all sizes, including Comcast and Doordash. Want to see Starburst in action? Go to dataengineeringpodcast.com/starburst (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/starburst) and get $500 in credits to try Starburst Galaxy today, the easiest and fastest way to get started using Trino. Your host is Tobias Macey and today I'm interviewing Ronen Korman and Stav Elkayam about pulling back the curtain on your real-time data streams by bringing intuitive observability to Flink streams Interview Introduction How did you get involved in the area of data management? Can you describe what Datorios is and the story behind it? Data observability has been gaining adoption for a number of years now, with a large focus on data warehouses. What are some of the unique challenges posed by Flink? How much of the complexity is due to the nature of streaming data vs. the architectural realities of Flink? How has the lack of visibility into the flow of data in Flink impacted the ways that teams think about where/when/how to apply it? How have the requirements of generative AI shifted the demand for streaming data systems? What role does Flink play in the architecture of generative AI systems? Can you describe how Datorios is implemented? How has the design and goals of Datorios changed since you first started working on it? How much of the Datorios architecture and functionality is specific to Flink and how are you thinking about its potential application to other streaming platforms? Can you describe how Datorios is used in a day-to-day workflow for someone building streaming applications on Flink? What are the most interesting, innovative, or unexpected ways that you have seen Datorios used? What are the most interesting, unexpected, or challenging lessons that you have learned while working on Datorios? When is Datorios the wrong choice? What do you have planned for the future of Datorios? Contact Info Ronen LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronen-korman/) Stav LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stav-elkayam-118a2795/?originalSubdomain=il) Parting Question From your perspective, what is the biggest gap in the tooling or technology for data management today? Closing Announcements Thank you for listening! Don't forget to check out our other shows. Podcast.__init__ (https://www.pythonpodcast.com) covers the Python language, its community, and the innovative ways it is being used. The Machine Learning Podcast (https://www.themachinelearningpodcast.com) helps you go from idea to production with machine learning. 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In this episode, we chat with Jamie Parker, the CEO of SMMT Outdoor, who has a rich history in the sports and retail industries, including roles at Nike and Jaybird. Jamie shares insights from his time at Nike, discussing the dynamic and rotational nature of the company that fostered his growth mindset and diverse experience, from finance to product management. He also recounts his journey running Nike's Manchester United business, where he learned valuable lessons in high-traffic retail environments. Jamie discusses the founding of SMMT Outdoor, highlighting his passion for innovation in crowded markets and the brand's mission to enhance the outdoor lifestyle through thoughtful product design.

Summary Modern businesses aspire to be data driven, and technologists enjoy working through the challenge of building data systems to support that goal. Data governance is the binding force between these two parts of the organization. Nicola Askham found her way into data governance by accident, and stayed because of the benefit that she was able to provide by serving as a bridge between the technology and business. In this episode she shares the practical steps to implementing a data governance practice in your organization, and the pitfalls to avoid. Announcements Hello and welcome to the Data Engineering Podcast, the show about modern data management Data lakes are notoriously complex. For data engineers who battle to build and scale high quality data workflows on the data lake, Starburst is an end-to-end data lakehouse platform built on Trino, the query engine Apache Iceberg was designed for, with complete support for all table formats including Apache Iceberg, Hive, and Delta Lake. Trusted by teams of all sizes, including Comcast and Doordash. Want to see Starburst in action? Go to dataengineeringpodcast.com/starburst (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/starburst) and get $500 in credits to try Starburst Galaxy today, the easiest and fastest way to get started using Trino. This episode is supported by Code Comments, an original podcast from Red Hat. As someone who listens to the Data Engineering Podcast, you know that the road from tool selection to production readiness is anything but smooth or straight. In Code Comments, host Jamie Parker, Red Hatter and experienced engineer, shares the journey of technologists from across the industry and their hard-won lessons in implementing new technologies. I listened to the recent episode "Transforming Your Database" and appreciated the valuable advice on how to approach the selection and integration of new databases in applications and the impact on team dynamics. There are 3 seasons of great episodes and new ones landing everywhere you listen to podcasts. Search for "Code Commentst" in your podcast player or go to dataengineeringpodcast.com/codecomments (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/codecomments) today to subscribe. My thanks to the team at Code Comments for their support. Your host is Tobias Macey and today I'm interviewing Nicola Askham about the practical steps of building out a data governance practice in your organization Interview Introduction How did you get involved in the area of data management? Can you start by giving an overview of the scope and boundaries of data governance in an organization? At what point does a lack of an explicit governance policy become a liability? What are some of the misconceptions that you encounter about data governance? What impact has the evolution of data technologies had on the implementation of governance practices? (e.g. number/scale of systems, types of data, AI) Data governance can often become an exercise in boiling the ocean. What are the concrete first steps that will increase the success rate of a governance practice? Once a data governance project is underway, what are some of the common roadblocks that might derail progress? What are the net benefits to the data team and the organization when a data governance practice is established, active, and healthy? What are the most interesting, innovative, or unexpected ways that you have seen data governance applied? What are the most interesting, unexpected, or challenging lessons that you have learned while working on data governance/training/coaching? What are some of the pitfalls in data governance? What are some of the future trends in data governance that you are excited by? Are there any trends that concern you? Contact Info Website (https://www.nicolaaskham.com/) LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolaaskham/) Parting Question From your perspective, what is the biggest gap in the tooling or technology for data management today? Closing Announcements Thank you for listening! Don't forget to check out our other shows. Podcast.__init__ (https://www.pythonpodcast.com) covers the Python language, its community, and the innovative ways it is being used. The Machine Learning Podcast (https://www.themachinelearningpodcast.com) helps you go from idea to production with machine learning. 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Links Website (https://www.nicolaaskham.com/) Master Data Management (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_data_management) Cartesian Join (https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/cartesian-join/) DAMA == Data Management Community (https://www.dama.org/) DMBOK == Data Management Body of Knowledge (https://www.dama.org/cpages/body-of-knowledge) DAMA DMBOK Wheel (https://www.dama.org/cpages/dmbok-2-wheel-images) CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) Exam (https://www.dama.org/cpages/cdmp-information) Data Mesh (https://www.datamesh-architecture.com/) Data Governance First Steps Checklist (https://www.nicolaaskham.com/free-data-governance-checklist) The Never Normal (https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-never-normal-6862024032934477824/) The intro and outro music is from The Hug (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Freak_Fandango_Orchestra/Love_death_and_a_drunken_monkey/04_-_The_Hug) by The Freak Fandango Orchestra (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Freak_Fandango_Orchestra/) / CC BY-SA (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)

Summary Any software system that survives long enough will require some form of migration or evolution. When that system is responsible for the data layer the process becomes more challenging. Sriram Panyam has been involved in several projects that required migration of large volumes of data in high traffic environments. In this episode he shares some of the valuable lessons that he learned about how to make those projects successful. Announcements Hello and welcome to the Data Engineering Podcast, the show about modern data management Data lakes are notoriously complex. For data engineers who battle to build and scale high quality data workflows on the data lake, Starburst is an end-to-end data lakehouse platform built on Trino, the query engine Apache Iceberg was designed for, with complete support for all table formats including Apache Iceberg, Hive, and Delta Lake. Trusted by teams of all sizes, including Comcast and Doordash. Want to see Starburst in action? Go to dataengineeringpodcast.com/starburst (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/starburst) and get $500 in credits to try Starburst Galaxy today, the easiest and fastest way to get started using Trino. This episode is supported by Code Comments, an original podcast from Red Hat. As someone who listens to the Data Engineering Podcast, you know that the road from tool selection to production readiness is anything but smooth or straight. In Code Comments, host Jamie Parker, Red Hatter and experienced engineer, shares the journey of technologists from across the industry and their hard-won lessons in implementing new technologies. I listened to the recent episode "Transforming Your Database" and appreciated the valuable advice on how to approach the selection and integration of new databases in applications and the impact on team dynamics. There are 3 seasons of great episodes and new ones landing everywhere you listen to podcasts. Search for "Code Commentst" in your podcast player or go to dataengineeringpodcast.com/codecomments (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/codecomments) today to subscribe. My thanks to the team at Code Comments for their support. Your host is Tobias Macey and today I'm interviewing Sriram Panyam about his experiences conducting large scale data migrations and the useful strategies that he learned in the process Interview Introduction How did you get involved in the area of data management? Can you start by sharing some of your experiences with data migration projects? As you have gone through successive migration projects, how has that influenced the ways that you think about architecting data systems? How would you categorize the different types and motivations of migrations? How does the motivation for a migration influence the ways that you plan for and execute that work? Can you talk us through one or two specific projects that you have taken part in? Part 1: The Triggers Section 1: Technical Limitations triggering Data Migration Scaling bottlenecks: Performance issues with databases, storage, or network infrastructure Legacy compatibility: Difficulties integrating with modern tools and cloud platforms System upgrades: The need to migrate data during major software changes (e.g., SQL Server version upgrade) Section 2: Types of Migrations for Infrastructure Focus Storage migration: Moving data between systems (HDD to SSD, SAN to NAS, etc.) Data center migration: Physical relocation or consolidation of data centers Virtualization migration: Moving from physical servers to virtual machines (or vice versa) Section 3: Technical Decisions Driving Data Migrations End-of-life support: Forced migration when older software or hardware is sunsetted Security and compliance: Adopting new platforms with better security postures Cost Optimization: Potential savings of cloud vs. on-premise data centers Part 2: Challenges (and Anxieties) Section 1: Technical Challenges Data transformation challenges: Schema changes, complex data mappings Network bandwidth and latency: Transferring large datasets efficiently Performance testing and load balancing: Ensuring new systems can handle the workload Live data consistency: Maintaining data integrity while updates occur in the source system Minimizing Lag: Techniques to reduce delays in replicating changes to the new system Change data capture: Identifying and tracking changes to the source system during migration Section 2: Operational Challenges Minimizing downtime: Strategies for service continuity during migration Change management and rollback plans: Dealing with unexpected issues Technical skills and resources: In-house expertise/data teams/external help Section 3: Security & Compliance Challenges Data encryption and protection: Methods for both in-transit and at-rest data Meeting audit requirements: Documenting data lineage & the chain of custody Managing access controls: Adjusting identity and role-based access to the new systems Part 3: Patterns Section 1: Infrastructure Migration Strategies Lift and shift: Migrating as-is vs. modernization and re-architecting during the move Phased vs. big bang approaches: Tradeoffs in risk vs. disruption Tools and automation: Using specialized software to streamline the process Dual writes: Managing updates to both old and new systems for a time Change data capture (CDC) methods: Log-based vs. trigger-based approaches for tracking changes Data validation & reconciliation: Ensuring consistency between source and target Section 2: Maintaining Performance and Reliability Disaster recovery planning: Failover mechanisms for the new environment Monitoring and alerting: Proactively identifying and addressing issues Capacity planning and forecasting growth to scale the new infrastructure Section 3: Data Consistency and Replication Replication tools - strategies and specialized tooling Data synchronization techniques, eg Pros and cons of different methods (incremental vs. full) Testing/Verification Strategies for validating data correctness in a live environment Implication of large scale systems/environments Comparison of interesting strategies: DBLog, Debezium, Databus, Goldengate etc What are the most interesting, innovative, or unexpected approaches to data migrations that you have seen or participated in? What are the most interesting, unexpected, or challenging lessons that you have learned while working on data migrations? When is a migration the wrong choice? What are the characteristics or features of data technologies and the overall ecosystem that can reduce the burden of data migration in the future? Contact Info LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/srirampanyam/) Parting Question From your perspective, what is the biggest gap in the tooling or technology for data management today? Closing Announcements Thank you for listening! Don't forget to check out our other shows. Podcast.__init__ (https://www.pythonpodcast.com) covers the Python language, its community, and the innovative ways it is being used. The Machine Learning Podcast (https://www.themachinelearningpodcast.com) helps you go from idea to production with machine learning. Visit the site (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com) to subscribe to the show, sign up for the mailing list, and read the show notes. If you've learned something or tried out a project from the show then tell us about it! Email hosts@dataengineeringpodcast.com (mailto:hosts@dataengineeringpodcast.com)) with your story. Links DagKnows (https://dagknows.com) Google Cloud Dataflow (https://cloud.google.com/dataflow) Seinfeld Risk Management (https://www.youtube.com/watch) ACL == Access Control List (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Access-control_list) LinkedIn Databus - Change Data Capture (https://github.com/linkedin/databus) Espresso Storage (https://engineering.linkedin.com/data-replication/open-sourcing-databus-linkedins-low-latency-change-data-capture-system) HDFS (https://hadoop.apache.org/docs/r1.2.1/hdfs_design.html) Kafka (https://kafka.apache.org/) Postgres Replication Slots (https://www.postgresql.org/docs/current/logical-replication.html) Queueing Theory (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queueing_theory) Apache Beam (https://beam.apache.org/) Debezium (https://debezium.io/) Airbyte (https://airbyte.com/) Fivetran (fivetran.com) Designing Data Intensive Applications (https://amzn.to/4aAztR1) by Martin Kleppman (https://martin.kleppmann.com/) (affiliate link) Vector Databases (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vector_database) Pinecone (https://www.pinecone.io/) Weaviate (https://www.weveate.io/) LAMP Stack (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LAMP_(software_bundle)) Netflix DBLog (https://arxiv.org/abs/2010.12597) The intro and outro music is from The Hug (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Freak_Fandango_Orchestra/Love_death_and_a_drunken_monkey/04_-_The_Hug) by The Freak Fandango Orchestra (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Freak_Fandango_Orchestra/) / CC BY-SA (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)

Summary The purpose of business intelligence systems is to allow anyone in the business to access and decode data to help them make informed decisions. Unfortunately this often turns into an exercise in frustration for everyone involved due to complex workflows and hard-to-understand dashboards. The team at Zenlytic have leaned on the promise of large language models to build an AI agent that lets you converse with your data. In this episode they share their journey through the fast-moving landscape of generative AI and unpack the difference between an AI chatbot and an AI agent. Announcements Hello and welcome to the Data Engineering Podcast, the show about modern data management This episode is supported by Code Comments, an original podcast from Red Hat. As someone who listens to the Data Engineering Podcast, you know that the road from tool selection to production readiness is anything but smooth or straight. In Code Comments, host Jamie Parker, Red Hatter and experienced engineer, shares the journey of technologists from across the industry and their hard-won lessons in implementing new technologies. I listened to the recent episode "Transforming Your Database" and appreciated the valuable advice on how to approach the selection and integration of new databases in applications and the impact on team dynamics. There are 3 seasons of great episodes and new ones landing everywhere you listen to podcasts. Search for "Code Commentst" in your podcast player or go to dataengineeringpodcast.com/codecomments (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/codecomments) today to subscribe. My thanks to the team at Code Comments for their support. Data lakes are notoriously complex. For data engineers who battle to build and scale high quality data workflows on the data lake, Starburst is an end-to-end data lakehouse platform built on Trino, the query engine Apache Iceberg was designed for, with complete support for all table formats including Apache Iceberg, Hive, and Delta Lake. Trusted by teams of all sizes, including Comcast and Doordash. Want to see Starburst in action? Go to dataengineeringpodcast.com/starburst (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/starburst) and get $500 in credits to try Starburst Galaxy today, the easiest and fastest way to get started using Trino. Your host is Tobias Macey and today I'm interviewing Ryan Janssen and Paul Blankley about their experiences building AI powered agents for interacting with your data Interview Introduction How did you get involved in data? In AI? Can you describe what Zenlytic is and the role that AI is playing in your platform? What have been the key stages in your AI journey? What are some of the dead ends that you ran into along the path to where you are today? What are some of the persistent challenges that you are facing? So tell us more about data agents. Firstly, what are data agents and why do you think they're important? How are data agents different from chatbots? Are data agents harder to build? How do you make them work in production? What other technical architectures have you had to develop to support the use of AI in Zenlytic? How have you approached the work of customer education as you introduce this functionality? What are some of the most interesting or erroneous misconceptions that you have heard about what the AI can and can't do? How have you balanced accuracy/trustworthiness with user experience and flexibility in the conversational AI, given the potential for these models to create erroneous responses? What are the most interesting, innovative, or unexpected ways that you have seen your AI agent used? What are the most interesting, unexpected, or challenging lessons that you have learned while working on building an AI agent for business intelligence? When is an AI agent the wrong choice? What do you have planned for the future of AI in the Zenlytic product? Contact Info Ryan LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/janssenryan) Paul LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulblankley/) Parting Question From your perspective, what is the biggest gap in the tooling or technology for data management today? Closing Announcements Thank you for listening! Don't forget to check out our other shows. Podcast.__init__ (https://www.pythonpodcast.com) covers the Python language, its community, and the innovative ways it is being used. The Machine Learning Podcast (https://www.themachinelearningpodcast.com) helps you go from idea to production with machine learning. 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Links Zenlytic (https://www.zenlytic.com/) Podcast Episode (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/zenlytic-self-serve-business-intelligence-episode-371) Attention is all you need (https://arxiv.org/abs/1706.03762) Transformers (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transformer_(deep_learning_architecture)) BERT (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BERT_(language_model)) The Bitter Lesson (http://www.incompleteideas.net/IncIdeas/BitterLesson.html) Richard Sutton PID Loops (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proportional%E2%80%93integral%E2%80%93derivative_controller) AutoGPT (https://github.com/Significant-Gravitas/AutoGPT) Devin.ai (https://www.cognition.ai/introducing-devin) Google Gemini (https://gemini.google.com/) Anthropic Claude (https://www.anthropic.com/claude) OpenAI Code Interpreter (https://platform.openai.com/docs/assistants/tools/code-interpreter) Edward Tufte (https://www.edwardtufte.com/tufte/books_vdqi) Looker ActionHub (https://developers.looker.com/actions/overview/) OAuth (https://oauth.net/2/) GitHub Copilot (https://github.com/features/copilot) The intro and outro music is from The Hug (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Freak_Fandango_Orchestra/Love_death_and_a_drunken_monkey/04_-_The_Hug) by The Freak Fandango Orchestra (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Freak_Fandango_Orchestra/) / CC BY-SA (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)

Summary Building a data platform is a substrantial engineering endeavor. Once it is running, the next challenge is figuring out how to address release management for all of the different component parts. The services and systems need to be kept up to date, but so does the code that controls their behavior. In this episode your host Tobias Macey reflects on his current challenges in this area and some of the factors that contribute to the complexity of the problem. Announcements Hello and welcome to the Data Engineering Podcast, the show about modern data management This episode is supported by Code Comments, an original podcast from Red Hat. As someone who listens to the Data Engineering Podcast, you know that the road from tool selection to production readiness is anything but smooth or straight. In Code Comments, host Jamie Parker, Red Hatter and experienced engineer, shares the journey of technologists from across the industry and their hard-won lessons in implementing new technologies. I listened to the recent episode "Transforming Your Database" and appreciated the valuable advice on how to approach the selection and integration of new databases in applications and the impact on team dynamics. There are 3 seasons of great episodes and new ones landing everywhere you listen to podcasts. Search for "Code Commentst" in your podcast player or go to dataengineeringpodcast.com/codecomments (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/codecomments) today to subscribe. My thanks to the team at Code Comments for their support. Data lakes are notoriously complex. For data engineers who battle to build and scale high quality data workflows on the data lake, Starburst is an end-to-end data lakehouse platform built on Trino, the query engine Apache Iceberg was designed for, with complete support for all table formats including Apache Iceberg, Hive, and Delta Lake. Trusted by teams of all sizes, including Comcast and Doordash. Want to see Starburst in action? Go to dataengineeringpodcast.com/starburst and get $500 in credits to try Starburst Galaxy today, the easiest and fastest way to get started using Trino. Your host is Tobias Macey and today I want to talk about my experiences managing the QA and release management process of my data platform Interview Introduction As a team, our overall goal is to ensure that the production environment for our data platform is highly stable and reliable. This is the foundational element of establishing and maintaining trust with the consumers of our data. In order to support this effort, we need to ensure that only changes that have been tested and verified are promoted to production. Our current challenge is one that plagues all data teams. We want to have an environment that mirrors our production environment that is available for testing, but it's not feasible to maintain a complete duplicate of all of the production data. Compounding that challenge is the fact that each of the components of our data platform interact with data in slightly different ways and need different processes for ensuring that changes are being promoted safely. Contact Info LinkedIn () Website (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com) Closing Announcements Thank you for listening! Don't forget to check out our other shows. Podcast.__init__ (https://www.pythonpodcast.com) covers the Python language, its community, and the innovative ways it is being used. The Machine Learning Podcast (https://www.themachinelearningpodcast.com) helps you go from idea to production with machine learning. Visit the site (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com) to subscribe to the show, sign up for the mailing list, and read the show notes. If you've learned something or tried out a project from the show then tell us about it! Email hosts@dataengineeringpodcast.com (mailto:hosts@dataengineeringpodcast.com) with your story. Links Data Platforms and Leaky Abstractions Episode (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/abstractions-and-technical-debt-episode-374) Building A Data Platform From Scratch (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/designing-a-lakehouse-from-scratch-episode-354) Airbyte (https://airbyte.com/) Podcast Episode (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/airbyte-open-source-data-integration-episode-173/) Trino (https://trino.io/) dbt (https://www.getdbt.com/) Starburst Galaxy (https://www.starburst.io/platform/starburst-galaxy/) Superset (https://superset.apache.org/) Dagster (https://dagster.io/) LakeFS (https://lakefs.io/) Podcast Episode (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/lakefs-data-lake-versioning-episode-157) Nessie (https://projectnessie.org/) Podcast Episode (https://www.dataengineeringpodcast.com/nessie-data-lakehouse-data-versioning-episode-416) Iceberg (https://iceberg.apache.org/) Snowflake (https://www.snowflake.com/en/) LocalStack (https://www.localstack.cloud/) DSL == Domain Specific Language (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Domain-specific_language) The intro and outro music is from The Hug (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Freak_Fandango_Orchestra/Love_death_and_a_drunken_monkey/04_-_The_Hug) by The Freak Fandango Orchestra (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/The_Freak_Fandango_Orchestra/) / CC BY-SA (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/)

Gemma and Ian meet up with Jamie Parker at the Go Diving show to be measured for Santi Dry Suits.   Jamie featured on our previous podcast explaining what it means to be a Santi Dealer.  He covers the interview and measurement process when being fitted and advised about which Santi Dry suit to choose.  Gemma and Ian then visit their local Santi Dealer, Christal Seas Scuba in Norwich to complete the boot, glove and hood fitting.  Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SANTIdiving https://www.facebook.com/Avatarsuits  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/ https://www.instagram.com/avatardrysuits/  You tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SantiDiving  ​UK Dealers list:https://santidiving.com/search-dealer  The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90.   “Beyond Technical”        If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements  https://www.narkedat90.com/       There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is  BIGSCUBA2024. We also talk about Gemmas trydive on the AP Rebreather with  Scott Laddiman https://www.scottsscubaservices.com/.  Congratulations to our local dive centre achieving the Bronze Professional Development Excellence Award https://www.scuba4me.co.uk/.  Gemma and Ian have begun their Diver Medical Technician Course provided by DAN Europe,   https://www.daneurope.org/en/-/diver-medical-technician-course.  There are reminders to check our the most recent videos on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiGScuba and please do like and subscribe.   We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast.  Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference.   Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone    +44 7810 005924   or use our social media platforms.   To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram                     @thebigscuba   We are on Facebook                      @thebigscuba   We are in LinkedIn                          https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website                  www.thebigscuba.com Amazon Store :                                https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thebigscuba Visit   https://www.patreon.com/thebigscubapodcast and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.  

Gemma and Ian chat to Jamie Parker.  Jamie is the Sales Manager for Reel Diving who is the distribution company for Santi products.  Jamies explains what it means to become a Santi Dealer, the process the dealer follows such as learning about the history of Santi, the history of drysuits and then how to assess what drysuit meets a divers specific needs and the importance of measuring the divers body. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SANTIdiving https://www.facebook.com/Avatarsuits  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/santidiving/ https://www.instagram.com/avatardrysuits/  You tube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/SantiDiving  ​UK Dealers list:  https://santidiving.com/search-dealer   The BiG Scuba Podcast is brought to you by Narked at 90.   “Beyond Technical”        If you are thinking of moving across to tech diving or completely new to diving, Narked at 90 can advise and guide on the best equipment and set up for your personal or commercial requirements  https://www.narkedat90.com/       There is currently a code for you to use for purchases and the code is  BIGSCUBA2024. We also talk about Gemmas trydive on the AP Rebreather with  Scott Laddiman https://www.scottsscubaservices.com/.  Congratulations to our local dive centre achieving the Bronze Professional Development Excellence Award https://www.scuba4me.co.uk/.  Gemma and Ian have begun their Diver Medical Technician Course provided by DAN Europe,   https://www.daneurope.org/en/-/diver-medical-technician-course. There are reminders to check our the most recent videos on our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheBiGScuba and please do like and subscribe.  We hope you have enjoyed this episode of The BiG Scuba Podcast.  Please give us ★★★★★, leave a review, and tell your friends about us as each share and like makes a difference.   Contact Gemma and Ian with your messages, ideas and feedback via The BiG Scuba Bat Phone    +44 7810 005924   or use our social media platforms.   To keep up to date with the latest news, follow us: We are on Instagram                     @thebigscuba   We are on Facebook                      @thebigscuba   We are in LinkedIn                          https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian%F0%9F%A6%88-last-325b101b7/ The BiG Scuba Website                  www.thebigscuba.com Amazon Store :                                https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/thebigscuba Visit   https://www.patreon.com/thebigscubapodcast and subscribe - Super quick and easy to do and it makes a massive difference. Thank you.  

On Tuesday this week the 2024 Olivier Award Nominations were announced, with many shows, creatives and performers gaining recognition for their achievements.Alongside this, however, many talented performers and brilliant productions missed out on nominations and, like any announcement of this kind, there were definitely some surprises.From Doubtfire the Musical to The Motive and The Cue, stars like Ed Larkin, Jamie Parker, Tuppence Middleton, and Johnny Flynn all missed out on anticipated nominations.Check out today's new episode for a full list of all of the stars and shows Mickey-Jo was personally shocked not to see nominated this week...•00:00 | introduction03:02 | musicals06:53 | plays10:44 | other shows12:45 | musical actors18:12 | play actors22:56 | creatives•About Mickey-Jo:As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 70,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows in New York, London, Edinburgh, Hamburg, Toronto, Sao Pãolo, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Festival Fringe. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK, Musicals Magazine and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

Andrew, Ali and Ruth talk to Alex Young about falling off stages, playing Sondheim and the things that Jamie Parker's voice does to people.   Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys!   Get tickets to the Southend Improvathon here, and check out the London Improvathon here!   Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is touring now - www.showstopperthemusical.com  

Jamie Parker is a true adventure enthusiast, he doesn't just wait for it to come his way, he actively orchestrates it. While he's no stranger to various adventures, venturing on a motorcycle is a recent addition to his repertoire. Embracing this new challenge, he propels himself to make every ride a rewarding and fulfilling experience, finding true value in the journey itself. One remarkable aspect you can't overlook is Jamie's unbridled passion for motorcycle riding. Despite being a novice rider, he has wholeheartedly fallen in love with the thrill of being on two wheels. His enthusiasm resonates in every word he shares, creating a palpable sense of excitement. Beyond this, what's captivating is the genuine connection Jamie discovers within the motorcycle community—an unspoken camaraderie where one rider readily assists another simply because they share the bond of being motorcyclists. Photos and links related to this episode can be found in the show notes.  Adventure Rider Radio is the longest-running adventure motorcycle and travel podcast, since 2014, and we remain committed to bringing you new and exciting episodes every Thursday. Never miss an episode, be sure to FOLLOW the show on your favourite podcast app. Have a show idea or suggestion, send us an email. We'd love to hear from you! If you can, we'd love to get your support, please visit the Support page on our website. Thank you for listening!

How well do you stick to your core values when it comes time to make hard decisions? It's easy to talk about them in meetings and put them as posters on the walls, but do your decisions and actions align with your values? In this episode, Jamie shares how our behavior shows our values, plus an important update regarding the podcast. What You'll Learn from this Episode:An Update on the PodcastCore Values in an OrganizationValues Dictate Our BehaviorHaving the Courage to Make Hard DecisionsGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/128

What is Lean Leadership?  It's kind of an elusive, hard-to-define thing. In today's episode, I'll break down what both Lean and Leadership mean to me, which then drives how I develop leaders. You'll hear key components to consider when moving Lean Leadership beyond a buzzword to definable meaning.This is my living and growing definition. Things can change, but the goal is to inspire you to create your own code to operate by. Let's get to work! What You'll Learn from this Episode:What Lean means to me, and how it advances my purposeMy current definition of LeadershipHow my definitions of Lean Leadership drive my practice in developing peopleKey considerations for how you think about Lean LeadershipExplore for yourself: What is Lean Leadership?Get full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/127

Encouraging a Growth Mindset and Human Connection in High-Performance Organizations What does it really take to create a thriving organization  – one that is not just focused on delivering results, but doing so by engaging people's minds AND hearts to collaborate, innovate, and solve problems as the way to get to those results?If you're trying to create a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, What's love got to do with it?As Jamie Parker and I explore on this episode of Chain of Learning  – a lot! Love, empathy, and human connection is our focus – and you just might walk away singing a little Tina Turner too.Tune in to this episode to learn how you can leverage human connection, empathy, and – yes – love – to more effectively lead, coach, and create a high performing organization.About My Guest: Jamie ParkerJamie Parker is the trusted partner for operational leaders and manufacturing executives seeking to create a high-performance culture and transformational growth, and has been a friend of mine since we met a half-decade ago. This conversation is the second half of a two part-conversation that she and I had about GE's recent event, The Lean Mindset: The Pursuit of Progress. You can catch the first part on Jamie's podcast “Lean Leadership for Ops Managers”.This conversation is truly a “chain of learning” linked between our two podcasts!Jamie's Website: Process + ResultsConnect with Jamie on Process + ResultsFollow Jamie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamievparker/ What you can expect to take away from this episode: The value of sharing struggles and challenges to foster a culture of learning Our key takeaways from GE's The Lean Mindset event, including hearing from leaders like GE CEO Larry Culp, PG&E CEO Patti Poppe, Ford CEO Jim Farley, Chef Wolfgang Puck, basketball superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, Professor Carol Dweck, and many more How leading from the heart, with love and empathy, makes us more effective leaders How to more effectively listen and Break the Telling Habit® That a focus on people is the way to achieve results. Tune in now to discover how you can bring more love, empathy, and human connection into your leadership approach to engage your people, get better results, and build a culture of continuous learning.Important Links: Listen to the first part of Katie and Jamie's discussion on Lead Leadership for Ops Managers podcast episode 125: Developing a Growth Mindset as a Leader with Katie Anderson  Watch GE's The Lean Mindset Event videos Watch the full discussion between Jamie and Katie on YouTube  Follow Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbjanderson/ Read Katie's book: Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn Full Episode Show Notes, Timestamps and Transcript here:http://chainoflearning.com/2 In this episode, you can expect to learn 00:00:00: Introduction and Overview of the Podcast00:01:35: Introduction of Jamie Parker00:01:52: Discussion about GE Lean Mindset event00:04:23: Tips on fostering Growth and Continuous Improvement Mindset00:08:52: Leading with Love and Empathy00:11:03: Challenge for the Listeners00:14:05: Leading with Intention00:18:05: The Role of Emotion and Love in the Workplace00:20:29: Reflection on the Conversation and Event00:20:59: Launch of the Chain of Learning Podcast00:21:41: Introduction to Jamie's podcasts and the importance of subscribing00:22:02: Post-event discussion with Mark Graben and Jin Womack00:22:41: Reflecting on empathy and human connection in leadership00:22:57: Subscribe to Chain of Learning podcast00:23:09: Preview of episode three with Professor Carol Dweck

How well do you listen? How quickly do you jump in and start offering solutions or try to fix the problem? In this episode, Jamie shares things that hinder us from listening and how to listen effectively as an operations leader.What You'll Learn from this Episode:Choosing to Listen IntentionallyThings that Hinder Me from ListeningTwo Ways to Improve Our Listening SkillsShifting Away from Either/Or Thinking Get full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/126

Jamie Parker is a transportation industry veteran. She has helped numerous companies become factorable. We discussed her journey in freight. To learn more about becoming a Freight Agent: https://spi3pl.com/ To learn more about ShipperGuide from Loadsmart:  shipperguide@loadsmart.com or www.ShipperGuide.com Ditch your carrier packet, Drive more carrier sales and get better load coverage with seamless digital onboarding, TMS integration, and smart load coverage, visit: https://brokercarrier.com/

How do we create an organization that has a growth mindset? So often, we look at our teams to see how they can improve, but building a culture of improvement starts with us as the leaders. In this episode, Katie Anderson joins us to discuss GE's Lean Mindset Event and how to develop a growth mindset as a leader. What You'll Learn from this Episode:Change Begins with LeadershipLearning to Step into Something NewDifferences Between Fixed and Growth MindsetGrowth Mindset is the Foundation of Continuous ImprovementGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/125

How do you approach safety? As leaders, it's easy to focus on policies to ensure everyone follows the rules, but safety encompasses so much more than procedures; it is a team sport. In this episode, Jamie shares how safety starts with our mindset and culture within our team. What You'll Learn from this Episode:Safety is a product of servant leadershipSafety is an expression of loveAn evaluation of the safety in our organizationsGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/124

Hello from New York! I am coming to you live from GE's Lean Mindset Event, which focuses on encouraging the right mindset to embrace lean and features several excellent speakers across different industries, including CEOs from top companies, former NBA and NFL players, and more. In this episode, I share an overview of the event, plus my initial reaction and key takeaways.What You'll Learn from this EpisodeLive from New YorkMy initial reactions and key takeawaysA Lean Mindset leads to Lean ThinkingLean Tools versus Lean ThinkingLeaning into the Growth MindsetGenuinely going to Gembahttps://processplusresults.com/podcast/123

How might operations leaders delegate more effectively? In this episode, Jamie explains how the reason we delegate can drive more effective delegation and practical steps you can take to delegate for development efficiently.What You'll Learn from this Episode:How to Delegate More EffectivelyThe Primary Reason for DelegatingGaining Clarity on the Individual, Activity, and SkillsDefine the Level of DelegationThe Logistics of DelegationGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/122

Olivier-nominated Gabrielle Brooks joins us from the Kiln Theatre to talk about her role in Mlima's Tale by Lynn Nottage – and the “magic” of how the production brings an elephant to life in this heartbreaking story about the ivory trade. She tells us about going from Grange Hill to performing in the West End's biggest musicals and about her recent turn as Bob Marley's wife Rita in Get Up, Stand Up! Plus much more…For our first review, it's Next to Normal at the Donmar warehouse. This musical which deals with issues of mental illness stars Caissie Levy – the original Elsa in Frozen on Broadway – and Jamie Parker, a previous guest on the podcast when he starred in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (listen here) Second up, we review A Mirror at the Almeida. This knotty, tricksy tale about writing, oppression and censorship stars Jonny Lee Miller, Top Boy's Micheal Ward and Sex Education's Tanya Reynolds. And it certainly caused some division between our reviewers.Finally, we discuss London Theatre Week 2023, and given the chance of grabbing cheap tickets what we want to see and what we think you should see, plus the nominations for the Stage Debut Awards are out…So join us once again for the weekly guide on what's big in London theatre.For the latest news head to https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/theatre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After many years of waiting, the Pulitzer Prize winning musical Next to Normal has finally arrived in London. The UK premiere, which is currently performing at the Donmar Warehouse in the West End, stars Caissie Levy, Jamie Parker, Eleanor Worthington Cox, Jack Wolfe, and more. Check out the new review for Mickey-Jo's detailed thoughts about this production... • 00:00 - introduction 02:21 - plot synopsis / material 07:10 - strengths 14:49 - shortcomings 21:46 - performances • • About Mickey-Jo: As one of the leading voices in theatre criticism on a social platform, Mickey-Jo is pioneering a new medium for a dwindling field. His YouTube channel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MickeyJoTheatre⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the largest worldwide in terms of dedicated theatre criticism, where he also share features, news and interviews as well as lifestyle content for over 60,000 subscribers. Since establishing himself as a theatre critic he has been able to work internationally. With a viewership that is largely split between the US and the UK he has been fortunate enough to be able to work with PR, Marketing, and Social Media representatives for shows both in New York, London, Hamburg, and Paris. He has also twice received accreditation from the world renowned Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His reviews and features have also been published by WhatsOnStage, for whom he was a panelist to help curate nominees for their 2023 and 2024 Awards as well as BroadwayWorldUK and LondonTheatre.co.uk. He has been invited to speak to private tour groups, at the BEAM 2023 new musical theatre conference at Oxford Playhouse, and on a panel of critics at an event for young people considering a career in the arts courtesy of Go Live Theatre Projects. Instagram/TikTok/X: @MickeyJoTheatre

Why do you delegate? How does that determine what tasks you choose to give? In this episode, Jamie discusses the real reasons Ops Managers should delegate and how it benefits themselves plus other members of their team.What You'll Learn from this Episode:The Reasons Ops Managers DelegateDelegating for MyselfDelegating to Help the IndividualDelegating for the Good of the TeamGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/121

How often do you delegate? It can be difficult to delegate tasks that could be completed by other members of our team, in turn freeing up more of our time. In this episode, Jamie discusses three common obstacles that leaders face regarding delegation.What You'll Learn from this Episode:How often do you delegateIt takes time to delegateLetting go of controlFeeling guilt in delegatinghttps://processplusresults.com/podcast/120

How often do you characterize your work as fun?  In this episode, Jamie shares how a big challenge and getting creative and trying new and better ways is fun for her, and as Operations Managers, you should be finding fun in your work too. Even though not every aspect of your job may be enjoyable, if you never find joy in what you do, there is a problem. What You'll Learn from this Episode:A shift in my client workload and timeFinding fun in challenging problems and situationsThe difference between work fun and personal funGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/119

You can't have a lean culture without conflict, but so many organizations and leaders are NOT comfortable with conflict. Here's the question: “What would be the impact to your organization if you could have less destructive conflict and more productive conflict?”What You'll Learn from this EpisodeTwo types of workplace conflict, and how they differHow the research behind DiSC for Productive Conflict does - and doesn't - align with the other conflict models we've explored on past episodesWhy you can't have a lean culture without conflictThe role leadership action plays in stimulating productive conflictWhat Productive Conversations and Conflict is and how it can help your leadership team achieve more effective change adoption, gain better adherence to standard processes, and foster creativity and collaborative problem solvingGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/118

There's a new show in town, but born a few years ago… pretty much like the main character in this astonishing musical. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is currently playing at the Southwark Playhouse: Elephant (not to be confused with the Southwark Playhouse Borough) . First appearing in London in 2019 at its sister theatre, Jethro Compton and Darren Clark's musical is a fresh take on an old tale by F Scott Fitzgerald. From the get go, the music and acting, not to mention direction, design, stage management and sound mixing are just off-the-charts good. I just had to sit down and chat with the two central characters…I cannot call them leads, as this is truly and ensemble piece. Jamie Parker and Molly Osborne who play the titular character and the love of his life, Elowen Keene are an absolute delight on stage and  in person. Official Show Page Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded from our new TV studio, this week's reviews are Patriots at the Noël Coward Theatre - starring Tom Hollander and Will Keen - plus A Midsummer Night's Dream at Shakespeare's Globe.We speak with actor Jamie Parker, who you'll know from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child and The History Boys. He joins us from Southwark Playhouse Elephant to talk about The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.This interview includes:How you reverse the age of Benjamin Button on stagePerforming as an adult Harry Potter - and what sold him on the prestigious roleHis time in The History Boys - and who he's still mates with...Plus, we discuss news of British theatre director Tim Sheader taking over as artistic director at the Donmar Warehouse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do any of your leaders ever rush into solving a problem? It's so easy to jump in and start pushing and moving too fast without taking a measured approach. In this episode, Jamie discusses the pitfall of Unstructured Urgency and how to overcome it.What You'll Learn from this EpisodeHow Unstructured Urgency Shows UpThe Impact of Lack of StructureHow to Help Leaders Avoid Unstructured UrgencyGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/117

Do you ever find yourself stalling to make a decision? Leaders often get stuck not making a decision because they don't know enough or how to make the “perfect” one. In this episode, I share how perfection is an Enemy of Effective Operation and some practical steps to overcome it. What You'll Learn from this Episode:How perfection shows upThe consequences of the decisions we makePerfection delays actionWays of thinking to overcome execution trapsGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/116

What causes Ops Leaders to struggle with effective execution? Even when the processes are in place, they never seem to be used consistently or correctly. In this episode, Jamie discusses how complexity is a cause of failed execution, and how to create simplicity instead. What You'll Learn from this Episode:Choosing the Tasks to CompleteComplexity as an Enemy to Effective ExecutionCreating SimplicityGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/115

I know you are busy. So, how do you prioritize tasks when they are all important? How do you decide what to focus on? In this episode, I discuss an enemy of execution: distraction. Not being distracted with meaningless or unimportant things, but staying focused on long-term, strategic goals when there is so much to do in your day-to-day. What You'll Learn from this Episode:Dealing with the Day-to-DaySeparating PrioritiesThe Trap of DistractionGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/114

Whew... The ladies on this episode are BUSY to say the least. It's definitely the longest episode title we've ever had, that's for sure. Michelle and Jamie wear a ton of hats and are very responsible for the revitilization of the New Ken area. Between the events for the community and business, they each run their own business' and still try to figure out how to take on MORE. Michelle and her business partner own Olde Towne Overhaul which is single handedley building the business community of downtown New Ken. Every small town needs something like this. You don't want to miss this one! Connect with them and all of their social media accounts below... https://www.facebook.com/VoodooBreweryNewKensington https://www.facebook.com/sweetalchemybakeshop https://www.facebook.com/shopnewken https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100061089797516 - Olde Towne Overhaul https://www.instagram.com/voodoonewken/ https://www.instagram.com/sweetalchemybakeshop/ https://www.instagram.com/shopsmallshopnewken/

So often leaders want to learn how to “fix other people.” To get them to do the work, to get on board, to be better. But true leadership starts with our own thoughts, beliefs, and self awareness. You are probably keenly aware of your results. But what about your feelings? Or your underlying, automatic thoughts? In this episode, I dig into coaching techniques for self leadership. Because whether you like it or not, it's hard to manage yourself when you don't really know your inner workings.What You'll Learn from this EpisodeHow life coaching applies to leadership self awareness and self managementLessons I learned from the CTFAR Self Coaching Thought ModelHow to facilitate the transformation from both thoughts and behaviorsHow to figure out what your underlying thoughts areGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/113

Do you want it done on time, or do you want it done right? We've all heard statements like this, and maybe we've even said them. It's so easy to get caught up in this either/or thinking and thinking it's impossible to have both outcomes. But what if it is possible to have both?In this episode, I share the idea of AND thinking and a replay of my story from Episode 001, where I experienced a missed opportunity to practice this mindset.What You'll Learn from this Episode:One of the overarching challenges ops leaders face, and why we need to challenge itHow to stop looking at things as a dichotomy and open the door to possibilities How to think and speak about the need to respect people and deliver resultsA practical example of using an AND approach- in leadership and in lifeGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/112

As a leader, do you find too much of your time is spent in chaos and firefighting? Would you prefer to spend your energy moving your team toward an improved culture with better business results? In today's episode, Paul Dunlop explains how Leader Standard Work cuts through the chaos and creates a stable environment ripe for Continuous Improvement.  What You'll Learn from this Episode:The role of leader as coachHow to shift from reactive work to proactively adding valueSteps to slowly incorporate Leader Standard Work into an already-busy dayLearn more and find full show notes:https://processplusresults.com/podcast/111

Happy New Year! As we shift our focus to the next year by setting goals and thinking about what we want to achieve, it's easy to limit what we believe is possible. In this episode, Sarah Tilkens shares how to shift from a goal mindset to a growth mindset to expand what is possible.  What You'll Learn from this Episode:Setting Meaningful GoalsHow Mindset Can Expand what is PossibleFive Steps for Expanding your MindsetBrainstorming Through ObstaclesLearn more and find full show notes:https://processplusresults.com/podcast/106

What is your personal purpose? So often, we talk about organizational purpose as part of our True North, but what about you personally? What motivates you to keep going during those challenging days?In this episode, Sam Morgan joins us to share how he helps change people's lives by assisting them to uncover their personal purpose while also understanding the process of Improvement Kata and tying it together through daily coaching.What You'll Learn from this Episode:How Fear Shows UpFinding your Individual PurposeIncorporating Purpose into Continuous ImprovementHow Daily Practice Changes Your MindsetLearn more and find full show notes:https://processplusresults.com/podcast/105

December 9, 2022Televisionation: Friday Fireside, the #1 television industry Webcast, features Rick Howe, The iTV Doctor, in conversation with prominent figures from the advanced-TV/video industry.Like many of you, I have an old WebTV box somewhere in the attic. 25 years ago, it felt like the concept of playing hit games shows like “Jeopardy” and “Wheel of Fortune” on TV would usher in the Era of Interactive Television. And for the most part, we're all still waiting for the ushers to find our seats. But this week's Friday Fireside guest Jamie Parker, Chief Product Officer at Gamestar+, might finally have cracked the code. It's not about the device or the platform: It's about THE GAME! Watch, and learn.

We all have a telling habit and may not even realize it. As leaders, we are often blind to the fact that instead of answering a question or giving a suggestion, we are telling others what they should do. In this episode, Katie Anderson joins us to share how to build awareness of and break the telling habit.  What You'll Learn from this Episode:Developing Without TellingTelling in DisguiseMaking a Shift to Tell LessCoaching Through the StruggleLearn more and find full show notes at:https://www.processplusresults.com/podcast/104

What do you mean when you say the word coaching? Do you think of an iconic sports coach yelling plays from the sideline or giving an inspirational speech in the locker room? As leaders, we coach our team members to help them learn and grow, but I've discovered that coaching is used incorrectly in many instances.In this episode, we are diving into what I mean by coaching, how it's different from other definitions, and why it even matters. What You'll Learn in this Episode:What Coaching Is NotMy Definition of CoachingWhat Coaching Means as an Operations ExecutiveCoaching as Part of DevelopmentLearn more and find full shownotes at:https://www.processplusresults.com/podcast/102

Telling is not all bad; however, as leaders, we typically need to bring more coaching into our team interactions. So, how do we transition from doing to coaching? In this episode, Jamie shares how to effectively coach problem solving.What You'll Learn from this Episode:Coaching Problem SolvingSet Your Intention to CoachStop Giving the AnswersStart Asking Good Coaching QuestionsLearn more and find full shownotes at:https://processplusresults.com/podcast/101

Competition or collaboration? When done effectively, competition can drive results for some people; however, there is also a potential downside. I've seen that Operations Executives are scared to remove competition because they think the drive and motivation will disappear. What would happen if we shifted away from competition and moved toward collaboration instead?In this episode, Jamie is joined by two other leadership consultants, Katie Anderson and Tracy O'Rourke. They share how they took a different outlook, came together for a mini mastermind, and worked together to build each other up.What You'll Learn from this Episode:Learning from Like-Minded PeopleCreating a Personal ConnectionHelping Each Other Grow through CollaborationReflecting Together in CommunityGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/095

Where have you seen waste show up in your work? How often do you have to rework things because plans have changed or were rushed? In this episode, Jamie shares how she dealt with physical rework and thought waste as she moved to Indiana temporarily.  What You'll Learn from this Episode:The Season of Big NewsOvercoming Obstacles in Real LifeDealing with Rework in UncertaintyGet full show notes and more information here: https://processplusresults.com/podcast/093