Podcasts about measurable

How can businesses turn growing investment in AI infrastructure, cloud capacity and devices into outcomes that employees, customers and finance teams can actually measure? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Neil Sawyer, who manages HP's business across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Neil works with companies across one of HP's largest global regions as they move from AI experimentation into wider deployment, making him well placed to discuss what happens when early enthusiasm encounters cost, security, governance and the realities of the workforce. We begin with the gap between building AI capacity and applying it to a business problem. Data centers, models and powerful devices provide options, but the investment only becomes useful when a company identifies the workflow it wants to improve. Neil argues that leaders should begin with the outcome, understand where AI can remove friction and decide how they will measure productivity, employee experience and business performance before buying another layer of technology. That raises a difficult question about productivity. If AI helps someone complete a task faster, does the organization use that saved time to improve the work, develop new ideas and give employees room to think, or does it simply add another task to the queue? I share my own experience as a business of one, where every efficiency gain has a habit of becoming extra output rather than a Wednesday afternoon at the cinema. Neil compares the current moment with earlier periods of industrial change and makes the case that automation should release people from repetitive administration so they can contribute creativity, judgment and higher value work. We also discuss why AI costs are becoming a boardroom issue. Token based services and agentic systems can produce growing and unpredictable bills as adoption spreads across a company. Neil explains why every workload does not need the same model or environment. Large language queries may benefit from cloud capacity, while sensitive data, company specific information and some recurring tasks may be better suited to local or on device processing. The decision affects cost, responsiveness, privacy, security, data sovereignty and environmental impact. Neil describes HP's view of hybrid AI, including devices with neural processing units and Z by HP Boost, which can connect available workstation GPU resources. He also explains why device refresh decisions should reflect workforce personas. A data scientist, account manager and office administrator may work for the same company, yet their computing needs can be very different. Mapping technology to the employee's role can help a business spend with greater discipline while giving people the performance they need. The conversation also covers governance and measurement. Informal use of public AI services can be difficult to see, assess or manage. Neil recommends giving employees an approved AI toolkit, using enterprise services that provide telemetry and examining how technology availability and performance affect the employee experience. Adoption figures can show that a tool is being used, but they do not prove that it is improving an outcome. We finish with a practical checklist for leaders. Define the outcome, identify the workflow, determine where each workload should run, calculate the cost, agree the measures of success and put clear controls around data, privacy and cybersecurity. That approach gives cloud and device based AI distinct jobs within the same business strategy. How is your organization deciding which AI workloads belong in the cloud, which should run closer to the employee, and whether the investment is producing measurable value? Share your thoughts with me.

This is episode 871. Read the complete transcription on the Sales Game Changers Podcast website. Watch the video of this podcast on YouTube here. The Sales Game Changers Podcast was recognized by YesWare as the top sales podcast. Read the announcement here. FeedSpot named the Sales Game Changers Podcast at a top 20 Sales Podcast and top 8 Sales Leadership Podcast! Subscribe to the Sales Game Changers Podcast now on Apple Podcasts! Purchase Fred Diamond's best-sellers Love, Hope, Lyme: What Family Members, Partners, and Friends Who Love a Chronic Lyme Survivor Need to Know and Insights for Sales Game Changers now! The Institute for Effective Professional Selling has launched the Partner Revenue Academy for partner account managers who are looking to become more effective active sellers. The next 6-session cohort launches on October 2. Learn more here. Today's special two-part show featured an interview with John Carey, Senior Vice President of Global Channels at SAS, and Tom Snyder, Co-Founder of Funnel Clarity. Find John on LinkedIn. Find Tom on LinkedIn. JOHN'S TIP: "Understand the customer first, because if you can't understand the pain of the customer, how do you identify whether you can be of any assistance? If we're not driving value, we can't be in the conversation."

Why can an AI pilot produce an impressive result and still fail to create measurable value for the business? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Jitendra "Jit" Putchea, chief operating officer at Tredence, about what the company calls the last mile of AI. This is the gap between generating an insight and making sure it reaches the person, process, and decision where it can produce a useful result. Jit argues that many companies are facing an execution problem rather than a shortage of technology. Models are widely available, and teams can build demonstrations at remarkable speed. The harder task is redesigning a complete workflow so that employees can use AI without leaving one system, checking another, and manually carrying information between the two. Trust, explainability, governance, and continuous evaluation also become harder once a pilot moves from a small group into everyday enterprise operations. We discuss why resistance from employees should not be dismissed as stubbornness. People are trying to understand what AI means for their role, judgment, and future. Jit recommends translating the program into a practical question: how will this make somebody's Monday morning better? He describes human and AI agent teams, along with workshop-based learning that allows employees to solve real problems, test the tools, and understand where human judgment remains necessary. The conversation then turns to measurement. Jit challenges technology teams to move away from vanity measures such as the number of models built or code interactions recorded. Instead, he recommends examining margin improvement, loss reduction, cycle time, conversion, customer satisfaction, and other measures already understood by the business. Jit supports the argument with several customer examples. He says one retail workflow reduced analyst effort by 70 percent, while a manufacturing supply chain platform reportedly produced $10 million in first-year savings. He also describes a supermarket forecasting program that reportedly produced close to $200 million in value and replenishment match rates above 90 percent, along with another modernization program associated with a reported $100 million loss reduction. These are Tredence customer examples shared by Jit during the interview and should be presented as attributed company claims. We also discuss an AI-native operating model built around three layers: foundation, intelligence, and experience. Data infrastructure and governance support the foundation, intelligence turns data into decisions, and the experience layer brings those decisions into human workflows. Jit adds five supporting elements covering human and agent teams, execution rhythm, business measures, the technology ecosystem, and company culture. His final advice is refreshingly practical. Escape the demo trap, prepare the whole organization for deployment and ongoing operation, consider an internal marketplace for reusable agents, and give the supposedly boring work a larger role. Data hygiene, evaluations, governance, change management, and runbooks help AI continue producing value after the launch presentation has ended. Is your company measuring the number of AI projects it has created, or the business outcomes those projects have changed? Listen to the conversation and share your thoughts with me.

86% of employees at Canada's Best Workplaces say management keeps them informed about important issues and changes, according to Great Place to Work Canada. That statistic underscores a fundamental truth about organizational success: trust, transparency, and communication matter—especially when organizations and their people are navigating change. High-trust workplace cultures can also have a powerful impact on employee retention, engagement, collaboration, and an organization's ability to navigate uncertainty. When employees trust their leaders, understand where the organization is going, and feel connected to the people around them, teams are better positioned to perform when circumstances become challenging. So, how can leaders build teams that communicate faster, trust more deeply, and execute effectively when things get messy? On this episode of Let's Have This Conversation, I'm joined by Tyler Hayden, a Hall of Fame keynote speaker, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), bestselling author, and organizational development consultant who has spent more than 30 years working with teams—from outdoor leadership environments to corporate boardrooms. Tyler has worked with organizations including TD Bank, Bell, Honeywell, and Pratt & Whitney, helping leaders strengthen communication, engagement, collaboration, and organizational culture. His promise for every engagement is simple: High energy. Real tools. Measurable behaviour change. Tyler's work sits at the intersection of leadership and manager development, team engagement, employee retention, workplace culture, experiential learning, facilitation, and evidence-based approaches to creating lasting behavioural change. During our conversation, we explore what separates an ordinary collection of employees from a truly high-performing team. We discuss how leaders can establish trust, improve communication, strengthen employee engagement, and create workplace cultures where people are prepared to perform through uncertainty and organizational change. We also examine the power of storytelling in leadership and why the stories leaders tell—and the way they communicate them—can influence trust, belonging, motivation, and organizational identity. Tyler also shares insights from his proprietary MIQ approach, his philosophy of experiential learning, and what three decades of working directly with teams have taught him about creating learning experiences that actually stick. At its core, this conversation is about creating elite workplace cultures where communication is clear, trust is intentional, leadership is human, and employees are equipped to perform when the pressure rises. If you're a CEO, executive, HR professional, people leader, manager, organizational development professional, or anyone responsible for building stronger teams, this conversation offers practical insights into turning workplace culture from an abstract concept into a measurable competitive advantage.   For more information: https://tylerhayden.com/ Get the books: https://www.amazon.ca/stores/Tyler-Hayden/author/B00N9P1SHC?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=gBysS&content-id=amzn1.sym.aaa4948b-dfc3-44fd-9219-af24eb02108e&pd_rd_wg=xtrkQ&pd_rd_r=e0e1976e-1412-48db-9567-2703a8b4678f&ref=ap_rdr&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Discover more: https://rubberchicken.ai/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planning a successful practice event takes more than picking a date and getting people through the door. Without a clear goal, the right audience, and a plan for what happens after the event, even a great turnout may not translate into meaningful results. In this episode of Shorr Solutions: The Podcast, Ana Suarez, Partner and Director of Client Development, and Paige Hamilton, Marketing and Advertising Manager, discuss how businesses can strategically plan events that strengthen patient relationships, increase community awareness, and create opportunities for practice growth. From grand openings and VIP gatherings to service launches and patient appreciation events, they share practical considerations for making your next event both memorable and measurable. ▶ Free Consult: Schedule your free 30-min consult with our expert, Jay Shorr, here: https://shorrsolutions.com/free-consult-new/

With trillions spent on digital ads to capture consumer attention, is the most powerful and effective channel for product discovery the one your brand is overlooking?Agility requires brands to move beyond a digital-only mindset and recognize that the modern customer journey fluidly moves between online and offline moments. It means building the capabilities to engage and measure impact in the physical world with the same precision we've come to expect from digital.Today, we're going to talk about the next evolution of retail media and why the physical store, far from being obsolete, is becoming the next great frontier for data-rich, high-impact customer engagement. We'll explore how brands can bridge the gap between their digital strategies and in-store realities to not only drive discovery but create measurable, full-funnel marketing moments.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome, Matt Eichorn, CEO and Co-Founder and Dilini Fernando, CMO at Freeosk.About Matt EichornVisionary entrepreneur Matt Eichorn has been at the forefront of evolving brand and shopper marketing experiences for the better part of 20 years. As the current CEO, President, and Co-Founder of Freeosk, Eichorn has built a one-of-a-kind technology platform to deliver multi-sensory experiences at scale. His foresight to digitize millions of real-world intent signals in-store, as they happen, is unlocking new insights and shaping the landscape of retail media 3.0 for brands, category managers, and retailers alike.Dilini Fernando is the Vice President, Marketing at Chicago-based Freeosk – the only omnichannel discovery platform with in-store automated sampling. Dilini joined Freeosk in October of 2020 to lead integrated marketing programs, including brand, product and partner initiatives. Prior to Freeosk, Dilini spent ten years at MolsonCoors in brand marketing, digital innovation, new product development, and portfolio strategy. Dilini received her BA from Brown University and her MBA from the University of Chicago. She is a previous recipient of Brand Innovators “40 Under 40”.LinkedIn: Matt EichornAbout Dilini FernandoDilini Fernando is the Vice President, Marketing at Chicago-based Freeosk – the only omnichannel discovery platform with in-store automated sampling. Dilini joined Freeosk in October of 2020 to lead integrated marketing programs, including brand, product and partner initiatives. Prior to Freeosk, Dilini spent ten years at MolsonCoors in brand marketing, digital innovation, new product development, and portfolio strategy. Dilini received her BA from Brown University and her MBA from the University of Chicago. She is a previous recipient of Brand Innovators “40 Under 40”.LinkedIn: Dilini Fernando---------- Resources ----------FreeoskThe Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems.We're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save!Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit!Chaser is the only Slack-native project management platform that helps teams turn messages into tracked tasks, automate follow-ups, and maintain team-wide visibility, without adopting another tool. Now integrated with Claude and other GenAI tools. Learn more at trychaser.com and use code AGILEBRAND for a 3-month free trial (normal trial is 14 days).The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose.Start building your own apps with Replit and get $20 off.Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show.Connect with Greg on LinkedInDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more.Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia—the wiki for marketing technology.Produced by Missing Link. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Your budget tells the truth about your strategy. A firm can say it wants to develop next generation leaders, strengthen succession readiness, improve management capability, prepare its people for AI, and increase enterprise value. But if those priorities do not appear in the talent budget, the strategy may be more aspirational than operational. Ray Sclafani explores why the talent budget is one of the clearest ways for an advisory firm's leadership team to determine whether its stated priorities are actually being funded.In this episode, you'll learn how to build a simple talent budget scorecard that reveals where your firm is investing in its people and what those investments are expected to produce. You'll also discover how Association for Talent Development benchmarks can provide a useful reference point, why talent development should be treated as infrastructure rather than a discretionary expense, and how to connect investments in leadership, coaching, onboarding, and AI fluency to measurable business outcomes. By the end, you'll have a practical framework to evaluate your current talent budget and identify where your spending needs to align more closely with your firm's growth priorities.This framework is designed for advisory firm leaders who are thinking beyond today's staffing needs and building the capabilities required for future growth, succession, leadership depth, and AI readiness. The central question is simple: Does your budget reveal the firm you're building, or the firm you once were?WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE Why your talent budget may reveal more about your actual strategy than your strategic plan  How to connect talent investments to measurable outcomes such as retention, succession readiness, manager capability, and AI adoption  Why talent development should be treated as infrastructure in a growth-oriented advisory firm  How to align talent spending with your firm's top three strategic priorities  Why the goal is not simply to spend more, but to build the capabilities your firm will need in the future THE TALENT BUDGET SCORECARD Total annual talent development spend  Talent development spend as a percentage of gross revenue  Leadership development spend  Coaching and professional development spend  New employee onboarding spend  AI fluency and tool adoption training spend  Measurable business outcomes tied to talent investment REFLECTION QUESTIONS FOR YOUR LEADERSHIP TEAM What does your current talent budget reveal about what your firm actually believes?  Where are you expecting future growth from the people you're underinvesting in today?  What measurable business outcome should your talent investment deliver over the next 12 months?  How would your budget change if talent development were treated as firm infrastructure?  What capability must your firm build now so it is not constrained three years from now? Building the Billion Dollar Business is hosted by Ray Sclafani, Founder and CEO of ClientWise, the financial services industry's leading executive coaching and team development firm for elite advisors and wealth management teams. Ray Sclafani is also a Wealthies CEO of the Year Finalist (2026) and Luminaries Thought Leader of the Year Finalist (2026).Find Ray and the ClientWise Team on the ClientWise website or LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

AI is everywhere right now. Businesses are being told they need to adopt it, developers are being asked to build with it, and almost every software product seems to be adding some kind of AI feature or AI Workflow Automation. But just because you can put AI into a process doesn't mean you should. That was one of my biggest takeaways from our conversation with John Godlove and Piyush Agarwal, co-founders of Fusion Hive. Both have spent more than a decade working with automation, data, machine learning, and enterprise technology. What I liked about this conversation was that we weren't talking about AI as some magical solution. We kept coming back to something much more practical: understanding the problem, understanding the workflow, and then deciding where AI actually makes sense. About John Godlove and Piyush Agarwal John Godlove is co-founder of Fusion Hive and has more than a decade of experience helping organizations from startups to Fortune 500 companies build and deploy automation. His background includes work in the Salesforce ecosystem, AI, data, and technology implementation. Piyush Agarwal is co-founder of Fusion Hive and has more than a decade of experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning. His experience includes financial fraud detection, document intelligence pipelines, generative AI multi-agent architectures, and production machine-learning engineering. Together, John and Piyush founded Fusion Hive to bring enterprise AI and automation experience to small and mid-market businesses. Their approach focuses on practical workflows, measurable outcomes, governance, and production-ready AI systems. The Best AI Project Might Be the Boring One When most people think about an AI project, they tend to think about the flashy stuff. They want a chatbot, an agent, or something they can demo and say, "Look what our AI can do." John brought up a different type of project: the boring back-office workflows that nobody really wants to do. Think about someone receiving an email with a PDF attached, opening the document, finding a few pieces of information, entering that information into another system, and then doing the same thing again. Maybe they do it 20 times a day. Maybe they do it hundreds of times a week. John described these as "swivel chair" workflows. Employees are constantly moving between systems, re-entering information and turning unstructured data into structured data. These aren't exciting processes, but they can consume an incredible amount of time. That's exactly why they can be great automation candidates. If you can save five or ten minutes on something that happens hundreds of times, the value starts adding up pretty quickly. Not Everything Needs AI This was probably one of my favorite parts of the conversation because it goes back to something I've seen throughout my career in software development, integration, and testing. Sometimes you don't need AI. Sometimes you just need a script. Piyush made a great point about being deterministic where you can. If you're extracting something from a document and a regular expression, parser, Python script, or existing library can reliably do the job, why send it through an LLM? We've had these tools for years. They work, they're predictable, and they're usually cheap to run. The interesting part is figuring out where that deterministic approach stops working. Maybe you're dealing with text that needs interpretation. Maybe the documents aren't consistent. Maybe you're trying to understand intent or classify information that doesn't fit neatly into a set of rules. That's where AI may start making sense. The answer doesn't have to be traditional software or AI. A good system might use both. Build the Workflow First Piyush described their approach at Fusion Hive as workflow first, and I think that's an important distinction. Don't start by asking, "Where can we use AI?" Start by asking, "What are we actually trying to accomplish?" Walk through what people are doing today. Where does the information come from? Where does it go? Who touches it? What decisions are being made? Where are people wasting time? Where are mistakes happening? Once you understand that, you can start deciding which pieces should be automated. Some steps might be traditional software. Some might use AI. Some might disappear completely. And some may still need a human. That's a much different approach than dropping AI on top of an existing process and hoping it makes everything better. Human in the Loop Is Only Part of the Solution We've talked a lot this season about keeping humans involved with AI, but this conversation made me think about it a little differently. It isn't always just AI versus human. You may actually have three or four options for every step in the process: deterministic software, traditional automation, AI, or a person. The key is deciding which one makes sense for that particular task. A predictable data transformation probably belongs in code. A text-heavy classification problem might be a good fit for AI. A rare exception involving money, compliance, or an important business decision might still need a person. John also brought up something that is easy to overlook when you're designing these systems: the happy path isn't the whole workflow. What happens when something doesn't fit? Does another automation handle it? Does another AI agent look at it? Does it go to another department? Does a person need to review it? Those exceptions are part of the system too, and if you don't think about them before you automate the workflow, you're probably going to discover them the hard way later. Don't Automate a Process Just Because It Exists Another point John made really stood out to me. When you introduce AI or automation, you shouldn't automatically recreate every step of the existing process. He used the example of a law firm where documents might pass through several levels of review before eventually reaching a partner. If you build an AI-assisted process, evaluate it properly, and reach a point where you trust the output, maybe all of those intermediate approvals aren't necessary anymore. That's an important difference. You're not just asking: How do we automate this process? You're asking: What should this process look like now? I've seen this in software projects for years. Companies sometimes spend a lot of money automating a bad or outdated process. They end up doing the wrong thing faster. Before you automate something, make sure the process itself still makes sense. It Still Comes Back to Data At one point in the conversation, I joked that I kept bringing everything back to data. But after years of working with integrations, testing frameworks, healthcare systems, file parsing, and automation, it's hard not to. AI still needs data. If your information is scattered across emails, PDFs, spreadsheets, databases, and systems that don't communicate with each other, throwing AI at the problem doesn't magically clean that up. Piyush described the possibility of eventually creating an intelligence layer over that data—a kind of company brain where people can interact with business information through natural language. That's powerful, but the information still has to be accessible and usable underneath it. Sometimes the first step toward implementing AI isn't implementing AI at all. It might be cleaning up the data, connecting systems, building an integration, or finally automating a process that should have been automated years ago. And that's okay. You're solving the business problem, not trying to win an award for using the most AI. Six Signals That You May Have a Good AI Workflow Piyush gave us a practical framework for identifying a good first workflow. Instead of randomly picking an AI project, Fusion Hive looks for six signals. Volume: Does this happen often enough that saving a few minutes each time will actually matter? Repeatability: Does the process follow roughly the same pattern each time? Measurable cost or delay: Can you point to hours, dollars, turnaround time, or another metric that could improve? Accessible data: Are the inputs already available somewhere, such as a database, email, PDF, or form? Manageable exceptions: Are the unusual cases a small enough percentage that they can reasonably be routed to another process or a person? A clear owner: Is there someone who understands the outcome well enough to say whether the new process is actually working? I like this framework because none of those questions start with AI. They start with the business. How Will You Know It Worked? This is another area where businesses can get themselves into trouble. "We implemented AI" isn't a success metric. What changed? Did the process go from 60 hours a week to 40? Did turnaround time improve? Did the error rate drop? Did employees stop entering the same information into three different systems? Are people able to spend more time on work that actually requires their knowledge? If you don't know what you're trying to improve before you start, it's going to be difficult to prove that the AI actually helped. That also means you need a baseline. Understand what the process costs you today before you change it. Otherwise, six months from now, you may have a cool AI system and no idea whether it saved the business anything. Start With the Problem There is a lot of pressure right now to adopt AI quickly. I understand it. The technology is changing incredibly fast, competitors are talking about it, customers are asking about it, and nobody wants to feel like they're falling behind. But moving quickly doesn't mean you should skip the fundamentals. Understand the problem. Map the workflow. Find the data. Identify the exceptions. Figure out what can be deterministic. Decide where AI actually provides value. Determine where humans still need to be involved. Then decide how you're going to measure success. Then build it. That might not sound as exciting as "put AI everywhere," but it's much more likely to produce something that actually works. And sometimes the best AI project isn't the flashy one everyone wants to demo. It's the boring process everyone wishes they didn't have to do anymore. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community

Welcome to Digital Learning Today. In this episode, Jeff Bradbury explores the strategic systems that shape the future of education, focusing on Instructional Coaching, Artificial Intelligence, Professional Learning, and the latest Educational Technology Trends. In this episode, Amanda Kocon from Edmentum discusses how educators can connect academic and career readiness from kindergarten through high school, emphasizing relevance, engagement, and the role of emerging technologies like AI in education. Become a High-Impact Leader: This episode is just the beginning. To get the complete blueprint for designing and implementing high-impact systems in your district, get your copy of my book, "Impact Standards." Strategic Vision for Digital Learning:Learn how to create a district-wide vision that aligns digital learning with your educational goals, transforming how standards-based instruction is designed and supported.Curriculum Design and Implementation:Discover practical strategies for integrating digital learning into existing curricula, creating vertical alignment of skills, and mapping digital learning across grade levels.Effective Instructional Coaching:Master the art of coaching people rather than technology, building relationships that drive success, and measuring impact through student engagement rather than just technology usage. Purchase your copy of “Impact Standards” on Amazon today! In This Episode… Key topics we cover Road to Readiness (K–12):Helping students connect learning today to career options tomorrow.Motivation + active learning:Designing experiences that move students from passive “passengers” to engaged “explorers.”Personalized pathways + assessment:Using data and tools (including solutions likeExact Path) to support growth and measurable outcomes.AI literacy + responsible innovation:Preparing students for an AI-shaped world while keeping guardrails, transparency, and educator trust.Family + community engagement:Strengthening the home–school connection with clearer, more actionable learning information.Teacher support through insights:Turning classroom data into next steps teachers can actually use. Practical takeaways for educators Start career-connected thinking early(even in elementary) so students can see purpose in their learning.Prioritize relevance and agencyto boost engagement and persistence.Use data to guide action—not just to report outcomes.Teach AI literacy on purpose:Pair curiosity with responsible-use expectations.Build a culture of motivationby connecting learning to identity, goals, and real-world pathways. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and guest overview01:19 Edmentum's focus on career readiness (K–12)02:06 Moving students from “passenger” to “explorer” mode03:31 Engagement through relevance + real-world connections05:42 Building a long-term culture of motivation + personalized pathways07:38 Measurable outcomes + purpose-driven learning12:39 AI in education: potential + precautions16:04 AI literacy + preparing students for a tech-driven future17:02 Partnerships + tools that support career exploration18:59 Supporting parents/caregivers with transparency20:45 Building educator partnerships + trust22:44 Final message: finding purpose + joy in education Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Edmentum Official WebsiteEdmentum Courseware– Now with RoadTrip Nation videos integratedExact PathMajorClarityTrade Prep Powered by Interplay About our Guest: Amanda Kocon Amanda Kocon is Chief Strategy and Operating Officer for Edmentum. In this role, Amanda works to bring Edmentum's long-term vision to life by connecting strategy to execution and ensuring that the organization's goals for growth and impact are aligned with the current and future needs of our education partners and the students we serve. She has extensive experience setting strategy, growing and diversifying revenue across markets, and leading complex change. Prior to joining Edmentum, Amanda served as Chief Strategy Officer at The New Teacher Project (TNTP) and previously held senior leadership positions at JP Morgan Chase, including Chief Operations Officer of Global Futures and Options. Links of Interest LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-kocon-9949544b/ About Edmentum Edmentum believes that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive everywhere learning occurs—whether they seek to catch up, stay on track, or chart their own path. 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The Big Unlock · Zaw Thet, CEO and Co-Founder, Exer AI In this episode, Zaw Thet, CEO and Co-founder of Exer AI, explores how AI-powered computer vision can make human movement measurable and transform the delivery of musculoskeletal and movement health. He explains how Exer uses ordinary cameras and AI to assess movement across orthopedics, neurology, rehabilitation, telehealth, and at-home care, providing clinicians with objective insights while improving clinical efficiency and access. The conversation highlights how AI can improve patient outcomes and help clinicians deliver more personalized care at scale. Zaw also discusses the growing role of continuous monitoring, combining movement data with signals from wearables to identify risks earlier, particularly for older adults and fall prevention. He emphasizes that scaling healthcare AI requires clinical validation, regulatory compliance, proprietary data, and patience to move from innovation to real-world adoption. Zaw expects AI to create a more efficient healthcare system but cautions against removing humans from clinical decision-making too quickly. As generative AI expands, human oversight, accountability, and patient safety will remain essential to scaling AI responsibly. Take a listen.

How should finance leaders measure AI ROI when adoption has slowed and the cost of models, tokens and disconnected tools remains difficult to predict? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I welcome Jeremy Ung, Chief Technology Officer at BlackLine, back to the podcast to discuss how businesses can move from finance AI experimentation to operational deployment. Figures supplied for the interview show AI adoption in finance rising from 37% in 2023 to 58% in 2024, before moving only slightly to 59% in 2025. Jeremy argues that this apparent plateau reflects several pressures, including uncertainty around cost, regulatory requirements, auditability and the continuing debate over whether companies should build their own AI capabilities or purchase them through established platforms. Token spending is part of the problem. Unlike traditional software costs, model usage can be difficult to predict and allocate. Finance leaders want to understand whether applying AI to a workflow will produce enough value to justify that uncertainty. Jeremy believes companies should avoid creating artificial AI ROI metrics. The business measurements already exist. Is AI helping the company close its books faster? Is transaction matching becoming more accurate? Are collections improving? Is the work being completed faster or with fewer manual steps? We discuss what operationalizing AI in finance looks like in practice. Many processes still require employees to contact vendors, collect information, reconcile data and coordinate with other departments. Traditional software struggled with the variation found in these workflows, while AI can adapt to different processes and communication requirements. Accuracy and oversight remain necessary. Jeremy explains why companies need visibility into the prompts, reasoning, models, data, tools and permissions used by every AI agent. That information creates an operating record that finance teams, auditors and regulators can examine later. His analogy with food labeling provides a useful way to understand AI auditability. Consumers can inspect ingredients, calories and sourcing information before buying food. Finance leaders should expect comparable information about the models and data involved when an agent performs financial work. We also discuss the problem of fragmented data. Jeremy acknowledges the familiar rule of garbage in, garbage out, but argues that AI can help connect legacy platforms and mainframe systems that businesses previously found difficult to integrate. The role of finance professionals will change as agents perform additional work. Employees may spend less time completing individual tasks and more time setting goals, reviewing results, approving actions and directing teams of agents. Should CFOs continue buying additional AI tools, or concentrate on embedding existing investments into the financial workflows that determine business performance? Please share your thoughts with me.

"Measurable residual disease is where I think the terminology fits best in that, it is intended to measure the amount of cancer cells that are present in the blood or bone marrow at the time the sample was collected. We can identify one cancer cell in a million. Where that can be really valuable is when we start to think about the duration of treatments and the response to some of our treatments," ONS member Caitilin Murphy, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, AOCNP®, chief nurse practitioner at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA, told Lenise Taylor, MN, RN, AOCNS®, TCTCN™, oncology clinical specialist at ONS, during a conversation about chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) treatment considerations for oncology nurses. Music Credit: "Fireflies and Stardust" by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0  Earn 0.75 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD), including 45 minutes of pharmacotherapeutic content, by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by August 14, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. ONS is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation. Learning outcome: Learners will report an increase in knowledge related to treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Episode Notes  Complete this evaluation for free NCPD.  ONS Podcast™ episodes: Episode 422: An Overview of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia for Oncology Nurses Episode 256: Cancer Symptom Management Basics: Hematologic Complications Episode 196: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Bleeding and Thrombosis Episode 184: Oncologic Emergencies 101: Tumor Lysis Syndrome ONS Voice articles: Fixed-Duration Therapy for CLL May Lower Cardiovascular Risks and Costs Less Than Continuous Treatment Individuals With CLL Face Increased Risk for Skin Cancer Master Hypersensitivity Reactions With These Strategies for Prevention and Management Patients With CLL Report Worse QoL and Other Factors Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing articles:  Acalabrutinib: Nursing Considerations for Use in Patients With Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma Pseudohyperkalemia in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia: An Often Overlooked Clinical Entity Richter Transformation Arising From Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Venetoclax: Management and Care for Patients With Relapsed or Refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia ONS book: Site-Specific Cancer Series: Leukemia (first edition) ONS symptom management resources:  Fatigue Prevention of Bleeding Prevention of Infection: General Blood Cancer United: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment CLL Society: Patient Education Toolkit Lymphoma Research Foundation: Lymphoma Treatments Patient education sheets Acalabrutinib Ibrutinib Pirtobrutinib To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities.  To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode "Blood work is a really nice way to evaluate if there is progression of the disease. And we evaluate their blood counts, specifically that complete blood count with a differential. We anticipate an elevated white count, and we anticipate that the absolute lymphocyte count is going to be elevated. That's characteristic of the disease. But what evolves and happens is that those numbers can rapidly change and what we get concerned about is if that white count—and the percentage of the absolute lymphocyte count specifically—starts to increase and double quickly." TS 5:52 "There are some components that help clinicians decide if we expect these things, this cadence of change to happen more readily, or if we feel really comfortable that the biology of the variants contributing to the type of CLL that each patient may have, they may not have that progression as quickly or at all. And so that kind of helps us in that follow-up and cadence. Oftentimes, we're checking blood work every three or six months. Some patients are on an annual interval of visits depending on that active surveillance. I think the other piece is that we have a relatively low threshold when there is a change in symptoms to just recheck those blood tests. It's nice that we can have a pretty readily available blood test to be able to give us a lot of information for these patients." TS 9:45 "When we think about CLL therapy, the old tried and true [treatments] still work: so, rituximab and obinutuzumab. And then we kind of start to think about pathways and the way, the mechanisms of which these treatments are integrated. We think about different pathways of how we can induce cell death, but also what are the potential side effects? What are the potential interactions?" TS 19:35 "I think a lot of this is about really having a clear understanding of the patient's goals and really being able to understand and align. I think we have a lot more data to provide guidance for those patients that really are wanting to know: What is my chance of overall survival? If I do this, does this mean that I don't need to ever be on treatment again? If I do it this way, does it mean that I have to come into clinic every week, or does it mean that I have to come in every week but I'm done? I do one year of treatment, and I don't have to think about treatment for a really long time based on some of these components that we can take into consideration." TS 24:36 "When we think about the B-cell lymphoma 2 (BCL-2) inhibitors, with venetoclax, I think the biggest component we think about is tumor lysis syndrome. It's so effective that these cancer cells release all of those electrolytes, potassium, phosphorus; you can see a rise in the lactate dehydrogenase and uric acid because those cells are breaking down. And so subsequently, that leads us to the consideration of, is the patient's kidney function able to clear it? And so a lot of frequent lab monitoring, a lot of hydration, supportive care with medications like ursodiol or allopurinol to really improve the ability to clear that cellular waste product so that it doesn't cause an oncologic emergency." TS 34:11

Has enterprise AI finally reached the point where impressive demonstrations are no longer enough? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Bruce McMahon, Chief Product Officer at CallMiner, about what he describes as the industrialization of AI: the move from experimentation and excitement toward repeatable processes, measurable ROI, better customer experiences, and technology that can operate reliably at enterprise scale. Bruce explains why business leaders are increasingly asking a much simpler question about AI: how is this going to create value? Drawing on CallMiner's experience analyzing hundreds of thousands of hours of customer interactions every day, Bruce discusses how AI can surface operational inefficiencies and customer insights that were previously difficult to identify. The opportunity is not simply generating more data. Organizations need processes that get the right insight to the right person so something actually changes as a result. We also discuss how AI is changing workforce expectations. Bruce sees curiosity and adaptability becoming increasingly valuable, particularly among technical teams. As AI takes on more routine work, employees who question outputs, experiment with new approaches, and apply human judgment can become more valuable than those who rely solely on established technical knowledge. The economics of enterprise AI present another challenge. Foundation models, capabilities, and pricing continue to change rapidly, creating questions around vendor dependency and long-term costs. Bruce explains why companies may increasingly use a mixture of commercial, open-source, fine-tuned, self-hosted, and proprietary models rather than relying on one provider for everything. Governance becomes even more important as AI agents begin interacting directly with customers. We discuss red teaming, bias testing, compliance, data protection, monitoring, and why organizations need to decide which actions can be fully automated and which decisions must remain accountable to a human. Bruce also examines how AI is changing customer experience and the BPO industry. Rather than choosing between humans and AI agents, he sees value in designing systems where both can work together, with people handling interactions requiring judgment while AI manages high-volume and repetitive work. For CIOs, CTOs, COOs, customer experience leaders, and anyone responsible for enterprise AI strategy, this conversation provides a practical look at moving beyond AI pilots and turning the technology into a dependable part of business operations.  

In this practical, people-first episode of Negotiating Happiness, host Adriana is joined by Art Zohrabian, founder of Slyfox Digital, to talk about what it really looks like to integrate AI, automation, and modern marketing systems without losing the human side of the business. With 20+ years leading digital transformation across tech and e-commerce—including work with Earth Rangers, Zwilling Canada, and Providr—Art shares the lessons behind scaling Zwilling Canada's online sales to $11M in two years, building high-performing teams, and creating marketing that's actually measurable, plus a sneak peek at Slyfox's upcoming AI + WordPress integration and what's driving their move toward U.S. expansion. Who is Art? Art Zohrabian is the owner of Slyfox Digital, a full-service digital marketing agency helping businesses grow through strategic web design, SEO, paid advertising, social media, automation, and AI-powered marketing solutions. Art brings more than 20 years of experience in technology, digital strategy, e-commerce, project management, and business leadership. Throughout his career, he has led major digital transformation initiatives, managed multimillion-dollar technology portfolios, developed web and mobile platforms, overseen cloud infrastructure, and built high-performing digital teams for organizations including Earth Rangers, Zwilling Canada, and Providr. While leading Zwilling Canada's e-commerce strategy, Art helped grow online sales to $11 million within two years, launched new marketplace and retail partnerships, and managed digital advertising campaigns that achieved returns of more than 15 to 1. His experience has given him a practical understanding of how technology, marketing, operations, and customer experience must work together to create meaningful business growth. Today, Art applies that expertise through Slyfox Digital, helping established businesses strengthen their online presence, generate qualified leads, and make smarter use of technology and AI. Under his leadership, Slyfox combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution to deliver marketing solutions that are measurable, practical, and aligned with each client's broader business goals. Don't worry if you can't tune in live — you can always catch up later on SoundCloud or other platforms. So mark your calendars and join us for an inspiring conversation! Follow me on all streaming platforms or keep up with additional posts on Instagram and Facebook!

Service is not just a feel-good initiative. It can be a culture strategy. Nikki sits down with Alex Grande, co-founder of Recognize, to explore how gamification can turn volunteering, recognition, and employee engagement into experiences people actually want to join. Alex breaks down why many workplace volunteer programs fall flat, how leaders can simplify participation, and why visibility, friendly competition, and shared purpose help teams feel more connected. From Slack recognition channels to A/B testing engagement programs, this conversation is packed with practical ways to build belonging without overcomplicating the employee experience. For people-first leaders looking to strengthen culture, this one is a clear reminder: start small, make it visible, and let momentum grow.   Additional Resources: Connect with Alex on LinkedIn Learn more about Recognize ---> click "Create Your Program" to get to know his team and demo! Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network   Nikki's Key Takeaways: Start small before scaling engagement programs. Gamification works when motivation is intentional. Visibility turns participation into cultural momentum. Recognition helps remote teams feel connected. Measure participation, adoption, reach, and consistency.  

Host Dr Russell Thackeray welcomes Andrea Carter, a Canada-based organisational scientist known for validating a way to measure belonging and leading studies across 3,500 people in 13 companies, later extended across eight industries and 150,000 employees. This is a genuinely fascinating episode and worth a full listen..!Andrea argues resilience is often treated as a solo sport—“exile with a deadline”—and that the real breaking point is facing hardship alone. She defines belonging as a measurable performance metric co-created by individuals and systems, distinct from “fitting in,” and explains five neurological indicators: comfort (clarity/predictability), connection (trust beyond transaction), contribution (evidence you matter), psychological safety, and wellbeing/recovery, noting “resilience without recovery is delayed collapse.” The discussion covers measuring belonging at organisational, team, and individual levels, focusing on shrinking belonging “gap scores,” and cites a plant intervention improving gap and discretionary effort, plus faster safety reporting. They also touch on DEI measurement issues, cultural differences, schools' rising anxiety, and social media's negative effects.00:00 Welcome and Guest Intro01:00 Andrea Background and Research04:34 Resilience Is Not Solo07:04 Fitting In vs Belonging10:35 Measuring Belonging Science11:44 Five Indicators Explained20:59 Teams Leaders and Culture26:36 Belonging Drives Performance30:39 Friction That Grows39:32 Schools Youth and Social Media44:05 Wrap Up and Contact InfoYou can contact us at info@qedod.comResources can be found online or link to our website https://resilienceunravelled.com

A moment of truth for the war in Iran? A key senator is warning his party about its impact ahead of the midterms. Plus, Trump-backed candidates win big in Arizona as election deniers are now on the ballot for November.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What separates an impressive agentic AI demonstration from a deployment that produces measurable business value across an entire company? In this episode, I speak with Frank Theisen, Vice President of IBM Technology across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, about how businesses can move AI agents beyond isolated pilots and into the processes where work actually happens. Frank believes the conversation has changed considerably. Most large companies are deploying some form of AI, yet many still struggle to demonstrate a significant commercial return. The difference comes from connecting AI with end-to-end business processes rather than creating another assistant that sits outside the systems employees use every day. IBM has attempted to prove this internally through its "client zero" approach, using its own technology across human resources, IT, procurement, sales and software development before taking those practices to customers. The company reports that AI, automation and hybrid cloud have contributed to $4.5 billion in productivity gains over three years. Frank explains how IBM's AskHR service handles common employee inquiries and helps managers complete administrative tasks without learning how to operate several separate enterprise applications. IBM reports that AI now resolves 94 percent of common HR requests automatically, while similar work is taking place across IT support and procurement. The discussion then turns to orchestration. As companies acquire agents from multiple software providers, the problem becomes far larger than creating individual assistants. Businesses need to understand how agents communicate, which systems they can access, what identities they use and who remains accountable for their actions. Frank expects the number of applications, agents and non-human identities to grow rapidly. Without orchestration and governance, companies risk recreating the same application sprawl they have spent years attempting to reduce, this time with software capable of making decisions and generating additional code. Data presents another barrier. Publicly trained models rarely contain the proprietary information that gives a company its commercial advantage. That information remains distributed across databases, applications, mainframes and cloud services. Frank argues that enterprises need a governed, federated way to bring AI to their data without repeatedly copying everything into another repository. We also discuss digital sovereignty across Europe and the Middle East. Frank describes sovereignty as a matter of control across data, operations and technology. Companies need to decide which workloads require isolation, which regulations apply and where dependence on one provider could limit their future choices. Wimbledon provides a timely example of these principles in practice. IBM Bob helped modernize the tournament's digital platform by mapping and migrating approximately 15,000 articles, videos, photographs and related metadata. IBM says work that would traditionally require four or five specialists over several months was completed by one engineer within four weeks, with the assets themselves extracted in 47 minutes. Frank closes with three practical priorities. Understand where AI could affect the business, determine how successful use cases can be automated across complete processes, then address security, governance and provider dependence before expanding them. If your company already has dozens of AI pilots, should the next investment create another agent or coordinate the ones you already have? Listen to the episode and share your thoughts with me.

A strategy can sound disciplined until the board has to decide what it will actually measure.In this episode of The Executive Compensation Podcast, Ryan Harvey, Darren Moskovitz, and Virginia Rhodes break down one of the hardest parts of incentive design: turning broad business strategy into a focused set of measurable outcomes. The challenge is not just choosing metrics. It is deciding what matters most, what should be left out, and how much complexity a plan can carry before it starts to lose clarity.The conversation explores why companies often overload scorecards, how boards can distinguish true strategic outcomes from management activity, and why fewer measures can sometimes create a stronger, more defensible plan. Ryan, Darren, and Virginia also connect the discussion to Meridian's Client Alert on SEC disclosure reviews and the growing pressure for companies to explain which metrics are truly material.For compensation committees, this episode is about more than measurement. It is about judgment, tradeoffs, and building incentive plans that management, boards, and shareholders can actually understand.In this episode, you will learn:How boards translate strategy into measurable outcomesWhy too many metrics can weaken incentive designHow to tell the difference between a strategic outcome and a management activityWhy simplification can make a plan more defensibleHow disclosure expectations affect metric selectionWhat committees should question before approving a scorecard The best incentive plans are not the ones that measure the most, they are the ones that measure what matters.

Contributor; Taylor Lynch, MD Educational Pearls: Thoracotomy  Thoracotomy is used in traumatic cardiac arrest to replace conventional CPR with direct access to the chest. Goals include identifying and controlling reversible causes of bleeding, prioritizing blood flow to the heart and brain, and performing open cardiac massage. Trauma categories Penetrating trauma: Gunshot wounds and stab wounds. Has a higher chance of survival because the injury may be localized and directly repairable. Cardiac stab wounds may have the highest survivability because the defect can be visualized, repaired, and treated with blood administration. Blunt trauma: Motor vehicle collisions and falls from height. Has a much lower chance of survival. Western guidelines EMS must witness the patient lose pulses. Penetrating trauma: CPR for less than 15 minutes. Blunt trauma: CPR for less than 10 minutes. Survival decreases to essentially zero beyond these time limits. Eastern guidelines Focus on the presence of signs of life in blunt or penetrating trauma. Signs of life may include: Pupillary response. Measurable blood pressure. Purposeful movement. Patient selection Thoracotomy should only be performed when the patient has a reasonable chance of survival. It is a highly morbid procedure with significant occupational risks, including needlestick injury. Appropriate patient selection and timing are essential. Procedure Begin on the left side of the chest. Cross-clamp the aorta to restrict blood flow below the heart and prioritize circulation to the heart and brain. Identify and repair visible sources of bleeding involving structures such as the heart or lungs. Perform open cardiac massage as the equivalent of CPR. ACLS medications may still be administered. References: Cothren CC, Moore EE. Emergency department thoracotomy for the critically injured patient: Objectives, indications, and outcomes. World J Emerg Surg. 2006;1:4. Published 2006 Mar 24. doi:10.1186/1749-7922-1-4 Rhee, Peter M. ; Acosta, Jose ; Bridgeman, Amy et al. / Survival after emergency department thoracotomy : Review of published data from the past 25 years. In: Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2000 ; Vol. 190, No. 3. pp. 288-298. Nunn, Andrew ; Prakash, Priya ; Inaba, Kenji et al. / Occupational exposure during emergency department thoracotomy : A prospective, multi-institution study. In: Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. 2018 ; Vol. 85, No. 1. pp. 78-84. Burlew CC, Moore EE, Moore FA, et al. Western Trauma Association critical decisions in trauma: resuscitative thoracotomy. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012;73(6):1359-1363. doi:10.1097/TA.0b013e318270d2df Seamon MJ, Haut ER, Van Arendonk K, et al. An evidence-based approach to patient selection for emergency department thoracotomy: A practice management guideline from the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2015;79(1):159-173. doi:10.1097/TA.0000000000000648 Summarized by Steven Fujaros NREMT | Edited by Steven Fujaros & Ahmed Abdel-Hafiz, NREMT-P   Donate: https://emergencymedicalminute.org/donate/   Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/c9ouHf

In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Alex Holt, Field CTO at ElevenLabs, about what separates successful enterprise AI initiatives from those that never move beyond the proof of concept. Alex explains how ElevenLabs combines cutting-edge AI research, enterprise-grade products, and forward-deployed engineering to help organizations deploy voice AI at scale. He also discusses why AI success depends on tying every implementation to measurable business outcomes, how voice agents are transforming customer engagement, and why enterprises must rethink implementation if they expect real ROI. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why AI projects should begin with business KPIs—not technology How forward-deployed engineering accelerates enterprise adoption What makes enterprise voice AI production-ready How ElevenLabs balances innovation with safety and governance Why the best AI organizations measure outcomes, not experiments This episode is presented by ElevenLabs — Modern Email Delivery for developer & product teams. Learn more at elevenlabs.io

Dr. Diana Walsh Pasulka — professor of religious studies, author of The Others: UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guiding Human Destiny — is here to answer one of the most controversial and fascinating questions of our time: what if many of humanity's oldest spiritual encounters weren't interpreted correctly at all?Dr. Pasulka breaks down:- Shocking similarities between alien abductions & purgatory that first pulled her into UAP research- Whether historical Catholic supernatural experiences would be interpreted today as UFO encounters- Why many researchers believe we need to radically rethink the concept of “aliens”- Physiology of UAP encounters and how experiencers may access altered states or different parts of the brain- Carl Jung's theory that UFOs could emerge from the unconscious mind- Why belief in nonhuman intelligence is rapidly increasing, and why it may function as a modern religion- Reports throughout Catholic history describing encounters with nonhuman entities- Whether aerospace engineers and scientists are receiving “downloads” or ideas from nonhuman intelligence- Recent deaths and disappearances of scientists connected to nuclear and aerospace programs (Are they connected to UAP research?)- Why proof of nonhuman intelligence may NOT destroy religious belief- Why some people believe AI could be the antichrist, while others think resisting AI is the true danger- Whether governments are in a position to confirm historical religious events- Psychedelics, altered states, and historical encounters with nonhuman intelligence- Why certain people appear far more open to supernatural experiences than others- Hidden role sci-fi plays as a framework for understanding modern UFO phenomena- Real function of religion and how humanity uses belief systems to explain what science still can't- Measurable physical & neurological benefits of prayer- Whether humanity is heading toward a religious revival, or if religion has become too politicized to recoverThis episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown explores the intersection of UFOs, religion, consciousness, AI, mysticism, Catholicism, neuroscience, psychedelics, government secrecy, and the future of human belief itself.If you're interested in UAP disclosure, nonhuman intelligence, ancient religions, consciousness research, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, or the future of AI, this conversation will challenge everything you think you know!Pre-Order Dr. Diana Walsh Pasulka's new book, THE OTHERS: UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guiding Human Destiny, out July 28th: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250394866/theothers/Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dr. Diana Walsh Pasulka — professor of religious studies, author of The Others: UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guiding Human Destiny — is here to answer one of the most controversial and fascinating questions of our time: what if many of humanity's oldest spiritual encounters weren't interpreted correctly at all?Dr. Pasulka breaks down:- Shocking similarities between alien abductions & purgatory that first pulled her into UAP research- Whether historical Catholic supernatural experiences would be interpreted today as UFO encounters- Why many researchers believe we need to radically rethink the concept of “aliens”- Physiology of UAP encounters and how experiencers may access altered states or different parts of the brain- Carl Jung's theory that UFOs could emerge from the unconscious mind- Why belief in nonhuman intelligence is rapidly increasing, and why it may function as a modern religion- Reports throughout Catholic history describing encounters with nonhuman entities- Whether aerospace engineers and scientists are receiving “downloads” or ideas from nonhuman intelligence- Recent deaths and disappearances of scientists connected to nuclear and aerospace programs (Are they connected to UAP research?)- Why proof of nonhuman intelligence may NOT destroy religious belief- Why some people believe AI could be the antichrist, while others think resisting AI is the true danger- Whether governments are in a position to confirm historical religious events- Psychedelics, altered states, and historical encounters with nonhuman intelligence- Why certain people appear far more open to supernatural experiences than others- Hidden role sci-fi plays as a framework for understanding modern UFO phenomena- Real function of religion and how humanity uses belief systems to explain what science still can't- Measurable physical & neurological benefits of prayer- Whether humanity is heading toward a religious revival, or if religion has become too politicized to recoverThis episode of Mayim Bialik's Breakdown explores the intersection of UFOs, religion, consciousness, AI, mysticism, Catholicism, neuroscience, psychedelics, government secrecy, and the future of human belief itself.If you're interested in UAP disclosure, nonhuman intelligence, ancient religions, consciousness research, alien encounters, spiritual experiences, or the future of AI, this conversation will challenge everything you think you know!Go to https://surfshark.com/mayim or use code MAYIM at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN!Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code BREAK at https://www.mudwtr.com/BREAK ! #mudwtrpodFFRF: If that matters to you, go to http://FFRF.US/BREAKDOWN or text, “BREAKDOWN” to 511511 to learn more and join.For a limited time, get $250 off Cove Pure water filtration at http://www.covepure.com/breakdownGet the Discounted Early Bird registration to the IANDS Annual conference before the sale ends July 15. Visit https://conference.iands.orgMake your summer wardrobe feel easier. Go to https://www.quince.com/breakdown for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Pre-Order Dr. Diana Walsh Pasulka's new book, THE OTHERS: UFOs, AI, and the Secret Forces Guiding Human Destiny, out July 28th: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250394866/theothers/Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Why are companies spending heavily on AI tools while struggling to show meaningful improvements in productivity, revenue, or business performance? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I speak with Matt Cloke, Chief Technology Officer at Endava, about what it takes to become an AI-native business, why deploying thousands of AI licenses does not amount to an AI transformation, and how companies can move from experimentation to measurable business outcomes. Matt has played a central role in Endava's own adoption of artificial intelligence and the development of Dava.Flow, the company's methodology for applying AI throughout the technology delivery lifecycle. With more than 11,000 employees and clients operating across multiple industries, Endava has treated itself as "client zero," testing AI internally before advising other companies about how to introduce it across their operations. Matt shares the story of a CEO who proudly told him that his company had completed its AI transformation after purchasing 10,000 licenses for an AI tool. Twelve months later, the business had seen little return on its investment and returned for help understanding what becoming AI-native actually required. The story captures one of the biggest problems with enterprise AI adoption today: buying technology is easy, but changing how people think about problems, redesign workflows, and create business value is much harder. We discuss why Matt believes becoming AI-native is primarily a mindset. Rather than treating AI as another application added to the technology stack, employees should become curious about where AI can improve existing processes, remove unnecessary work, and create new ways of delivering value. Matt also explains his idea that AI works best when it becomes invisible. Instead of requiring employees to constantly interact with chatbots and standalone AI applications, software agents can operate inside existing workflows, monitor information, prepare responses, identify problems, and bring people into the process when human judgment is required. His own use of AI agents provides a practical example. While attending meetings that prevented him from monitoring email for several days, Matt used agents to review incoming messages, redirect requests, identify urgent communications, and prepare draft responses. Rather than handing complete control to automation, he determined which actions required approval and where AI could operate independently. This leads to a wider discussion about human oversight and accountability. Matt argues that managing AI agents may increasingly resemble managing teams. Leaders do not inspect every decision made by every employee, but they establish responsibilities, controls, escalation points, and circumstances where intervention is required. Companies introducing agentic AI need similar approaches to supervision. We also examine two mistakes Matt frequently sees companies make. The first is treating AI adoption as a software rollout, buying tools for employees and expecting productivity gains to appear automatically. The second is creating centralized AI centers of excellence and expecting a small group of specialists to determine how every department should use the technology. Matt argues that employees closest to business processes are often best placed to identify opportunities for improvement. At Endava, the legal team runs monthly AI hackathons to redesign its own workflows, supported by technology specialists but led by people who understand the work itself. For companies operating in payments, financial services, and other regulated industries, the conversation turns to reliability, auditability, traceability, and risk. Matt explains how Dava.Flow allows companies to translate regulatory requirements and operational controls into policies that AI systems must follow and demonstrate throughout the delivery process. Rather than searching for a single killer AI application, Matt recommends examining end-to-end business workflows. Companies can map how information moves between employees, departments, and systems, identify unnecessary handoffs and manual processes, and determine where AI agents can improve speed, cost, and performance without replacing entire technology platforms. Leadership is another major theme throughout the episode. Matt believes the companies that achieve meaningful results from AI will be led by executives who personally use the technology, understand its capabilities, and demonstrate the behaviors they expect from their workforce. He shares how Endava brought senior leaders from legal, technology, people, and other business functions together to build software agents themselves. The experience changed how executives thought about technology investments, including one leader realizing that an existing vendor contract might no longer be necessary because the company could build the required capability internally. For CIOs, CTOs, technology leaders, and business executives under pressure to demonstrate returns from AI investment, this conversation provides practical lessons on becoming AI-native, redesigning workflows, managing software agents, maintaining human accountability, operating AI in regulated industries, and moving beyond technology adoption toward measurable business value. The companies that succeed with AI may not be those buying the most tools or making the biggest announcements. They will be the ones whose leaders understand the technology, whose employees rethink how work gets done, and whose AI systems quietly become part of everyday business operations.

On this episode of BRAVE COMMERCE, Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter are joined by Mike Westgate, Sector Lead, Retail, Global Business Solutions at TikTok, and Ben Sylvan, Senior Vice President, Connected Media Team at Keurig Dr Pepper. Bringing together both a platform and an advertiser, they offer a behind-the-scenes look at how their partnership turned Dr Pepper's viral Romeo jingle into one of the brand's biggest marketing moments.Mike and Ben discuss how the campaign came together, from identifying an organic creator moment to making the decision to feature it during the College Football National Championship. They also explore how brands can build organizations that move at the speed of culture, collaborate more effectively with platform partners, and measure both the immediate and long-term impact of their marketing investments.Key takeawaysSuccessful cultural moments happen when brands, platforms, and creators work together—not in silos.Community participation is one of the strongest signals of consumer demand and can help shape marketing decisions.Measuring incrementality alongside long-term brand growth provides a more complete picture of campaign performance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A former media executive trades corporate strategy for interior design, only to discover the same rules still apply. In a rapidly evolving industry shaped by AI, rising client expectations, and economic pressure, design has become as much about systems as it is about style. This conversation reveals how one designer is navigating that shift by treating every project like a campaign with outcomes that extend far beyond aesthetics. A conversation about reinvention, material intelligence, and why the most effective designers today think in terms of ROI, storytelling, and client experience.

Back on the morning drive, AJ opens up about what's changing for the show, including more video and visual content that shows the different facets of who he is. Then he gets into the work he's most excited about for the next decade: turning "alignment" from a buzzword into a set of best practices you can actually set goals, guardrails, and KPIs around. His core argument is that any relationship built on fear, anxiety, and clunky process will always lose to one built on trust, open communication, and healthy, productive tension. He's candid about his own downfall as a leader (looping, over-explaining the same idea 94 different ways) and about his growth toward building clear structure from day one. This is part one of a series, and step one is pointed straight at the top: the founder or most influential person in the company owes it a 20 to 30 hour deep dive to check the org's temperature and to get honest about how they themselves see and shape everything.

Most heart-centred coaches, healers, and practitioners are marketing what people need instead of what they're actually asking for. And yes, it's costing them clients. In this week's Serving Circle Marketing Mastermind, Tyson breaks down the difference between a "priority problem" and a broad, nebulous one, using the TIME framework (Top of mind, Investable, Measurable, Easy win) to test whether your message will actually convert. He also introduces the "billboard vs the shop" metaphor: what you put on your billboard to get someone in the door is not the same as the deep work you do once they're inside. You'll learn: Why "more self-love" or "inner child healing" rarely gets a client to say yes, and what to say instead The four meta-niches almost every buying decision falls into (love & relationships, health & fitness, finance & wealth, business & career) A simple test to tell if a problem is tangible enough to market The live "Find the Priority Problem" exercise so you can play along This week's action step: pick a priority problem and test it on five real people If you are a spiritual coach, healer, practitioner, or facilitator, check out my linktree below for extra resources such as:Join the complimentary Marketing Mastermind Group CallsThe Quick Win Campaign eBook - Generate 20 leads in 20 daysAccess to the Serving Circle Community - Find collaborations with other spiritual business ownersSocial Media linkshttps://linktr.ee/tysonsharpe

Researchers found that every 10% increase in ultraprocessed food intake linked to measurable declines in attention performance, even in adults without dementia Attention problems such as brain fog, distractibility, slower thinking, and mental fatigue often appear long before obvious memory loss and may reflect early metabolic stress in the brain The study found that ultraprocessed foods harmed attention independently of overall diet quality, suggesting that industrial food processing itself creates biological stress beyond poor nutrition alone Researchers identified inflammation, unstable blood sugar, impaired cellular energy production, and cardiometabolic dysfunction as major pathways linking ultraprocessed foods to higher dementia risk Removing seed oils and packaged ultraprocessed foods while rebuilding your diet around whole foods, healthy carbohydrates, movement, and sunlight helps restore steadier energy, sharper focus, and better long-term brain resilience

In this episode of FOMO Sapiens, Patrick McGinnis welcomes back Marcus Buckingham, New York Times bestselling author, psychometrician, and one of the most influential voices in leadership over the last 30 years, to discuss his new book Design Love In: How to Unleash the Most Powerful Force in Business, published by Harvard Business Review Press. Marcus spent decades resisting the word "love" in a business context — until the data made it impossible to ignore. His research shows that the relationship between experience and behavior isn't linear but follows a J-curve, meaning only extreme positive experiences — the fives — drive any behavior at all. And when you study the fives, the word people instinctively use to describe them is love. The conversation gets into why Net Promoter Score is measuring the wrong thing, what love actually means when it's predictive of behavior, and how leaders can intentionally design experiences that make both customers and employees say "I love that" and mean it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Hutchinson, Managing Director of creative agency INCEPTION, joins the Event Industry News Podcast to discuss how his team designs trade show stands, retail activations and product launches with commercial outcomes front of mind. They cover using data and technology—dwell time, heat mapping and interaction tracking—to measure event ROI, the importance of authentic creative over theatrical gimmicks, and embedding sustainability through reuse and smarter planning. Mark also shares client work highlights, including global projects with Pokémon, and explains how clear metrics help clients increase investment when activations drive real business growth. This episode of the Event Industry News Podcast is sponsored by Present Communications. Present provides broadcast-quality live, hybrid and virtual event production, trusted by organisations where reliability really matters. From corporate town halls and conferences to high-profile live streams, they design and deliver fully resilient systems that work first time. To keep up to date with all the news, subscribe for free here. If you would like to take part in a podcast, then please complete our submission form.

What are the three top AI adoption challenges in large organizations? Which processes can you easily automate from the enterprise PoV? How do you help teams adopt AI faster?Rodrigo Álvarez-Bandrés, Enterprise Process Innovation Program Manager at Siemens Gamesa answers all these questions. Rodrigo's specialty is enterprise process optimization and he has some strong views on why large organizations often fail when it comes to efficient workflows.Listen to Rodrigo explain the "structure trap" – businesses focusing on org charts to create a sense of control instead of fixing the processes. Episode host: Mary Achinger, Brand & Content Leader at Netguru.Do you have any questions? It's easiest to catch us on LinkedIn! 

Austin shares his formula for Crazy-Effective Resume Bullets that will grab the attention of hiring managers!Time Stamped Show Notes:[0:25] - Why resume bullets matter[1:39] - What you bullets should consist of[2:21] - Relevant industry terms[2:40] - Measurable metrics[4:11] - Action & Power words[5:53] - Putting these steps into actionHave questions about how to write resume bullets? Text them to Austin at (201) 479-9511.Resources Mentioned In Today's Episode:ResyMatch.ioResyBullet.ioWant To Level Up Your Job Search?Click here to learn more about 1:1 career coaching to help you land your dream job without applying online.Check out Austin's courses and, as a thank you for listening to the show, use the code PODCAST to get 5% off any digital course:The Interview Preparation System - Austin's proven, all-in-one process for turning your next job interview into a job offer.Value Validation Project Starter Kit - Everything you need to create a job-winning VVP that will blow hiring managers away and set you apart from the competition.No Experience, No Problem - Austin's proven framework for building the skills and experience you need to break into a new industry (even if you have *zero* experience right now).Try Austin's Job Search ToolsResyBuild.io - Build a beautiful, job-winning resume in minutes.ResyMatch.io - Score your resume vs. your target job description and get feedback.ResyBullet.io - Learn how to write attention grabbing resume bullets.Mailscoop.io - Find anyone's professional email in seconds.Connect with Austin for daily job search content:Cultivated CultureLinkedInTwitterThanks for listening!

Tired of paying for “more clicks” and getting zero real cases? In this episode, you'll hear how strategic market research, real social proof, and case-study-driven content can turn a law firm website into a revenue engine instead of a digital brochure.   In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Cooper Saunders discuss: The real goal of digital marketing for law firms (revenue, not clicks) Market research and choosing markets you can dominate Building targeted content around real client cases and questions Personalization, video, and human connection on law firm websites Social proof, reviews, and the “Dream 100” referral strategy   Key Takeaways: Marketing success for law firms starts with showing up where people are already searching for the exact services you provide, instead of broadcasting to everyone and hoping for the best.  Smart lawyers look for markets they can dominate, choosing niches and geographies with solid demand but manageable competition rather than jumping into oversaturated metro battles by default. Case-based content that walks through “this client, this problem, this solution, this outcome” is far more powerful than generic articles that could apply to anyone and no one at the same time. Prospects convert at a higher rate when they can see and hear the attorney: simple, honest video on an About page often beats polished but faceless branding. Social proof, including reviews, testimonials, and concrete case studies, is no longer optional; it's the proof skeptical clients need before deciding you're the right firm to trust.   "I think the market research goes into identifying a pond you can dominate, rather than being a minnow in an ocean or fighting an 800-pound gorilla." —  Cooper Saunders   Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again.   Join the Be That Lawyer Community and connect with ambitious lawyers who are serious about growing their book of business, strengthening their brand, and becoming confident, consistent rainmakers.   Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/   Thank you to our Sponsor! LEX Reception: https://www.lexreception.com/partners/bethatlawyer Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/   Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/   About Cooper Saunders: Cooper Saunders is the owner and founder of WiseGuys Digital Marketing, a Kansas City, Missouri-based agency specializing in SEO and Google Ads. Recognized as a business growth expert, he has authored three national bestselling books—including Quit Competing Start Dominating and Marketing Secrets of the Ultra Wealthy—and hosts The Growth Secrets Podcast. Under his leadership, WiseGuys Digital Marketing operates without year-long contracts and was named a Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Small Business Superstar for three consecutive years from 2021 through 2023.   Connect with Cooper Saunders:   Website: https://wiseguysdm.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coopersaunders/   Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Enterprise AI buying has moved quickly, but durable adoption still depends on context, security, workflow fit, and measurable business impact. Daniel Simon, Enterprise Account Executive at Glean, joins John Kaplan and John McMahon to discuss what it takes to sell AI in complex enterprise environments, why multi-threading matters more when buyers are evaluating broad organizational change, and how strong sellers build trust by tying use cases to productivity, governance, and ROI instead of relying on product excitement alone. Daniel Simon is an Enterprise Account Executive at Glean, where he works with large enterprises on AI adoption, knowledge discovery, and productivity across complex organizations. He brings experience selling enterprise technology into multi-stakeholder buying environments. Connect with Dan: LinkedIn Resources mentioned: The Qualified Sales Leader by by John McMahon  The Go-Giver by by Bob Burg  Key takeaways from this episode:  00:00 – Introduction 02:40 – What it really takes to move from product fluency to business impact in enterprise sales. 06:35 – Why many sellers mistake a strong champion for a qualified enterprise deal. 08:47 – A look inside how AI can expose qualification gaps without replacing sales fundamentals. 18:12 – What leaders often overlook about context as the real differentiator in enterprise AI. 30:51 – Why face-to-face engagement quietly creates leverage in a crowded AI market. 42:58 – Dan Simon's perspective on why consumption-based pricing raises the bar for customer success. 57:12 – Why AI will amplify strong sales discipline and expose weak execution. Hosted by five-time CRO John McMahon and Force Management Co-Founder John Kaplan, the Revenue Builders podcast goes behind the scenes with the sales leaders who have been there, done that, and seen the results. This show is brought to you by Force Management. We help companies improve sales performance, executing their growth strategy at the point of sale. Connect with Us: LinkedInYouTubeForce Management

Tennessee declared June 2026 as “Nuclear Family Month” celebrating God's design for family. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

As retailers scale AI across their operations, a clear picture is emerging of exactly where automation elevates the business and consumer experience, and where it creates friction. For Eyebuydirect, success came by optimizing technology to enhance human ownership and streamline pain points throughout the buyer's journey. In this episode, Eyebuydirect CEO and President Sunny Jiang sits down with Jeremy Goldman to break down how her team approaches AI as an employee-enablement engine. They discuss everything from deploying the technology across customer service and engineering to developing an AI-powered prescription scanner that solves a massive user friction point, driving higher conversion and deeper customer engagement. Inside the Episode: - Why AI should support people rather than replace accountability, ensuring teams continue to steer the business - Why curiosity, experimentation, and adaptability matter far more than surface-level enthusiasm when driving tech adoption - How Eyebuydirect's prescription scanner successfully solved a clear customer problem while tangibly improving engagement and conversion Listen above to discover practical strategies on how to successfully embed AI into your workflows.

A replay on an episode broadcast in June of last year, I talk about Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. But the end of this rebroadcast provides a detailed challenge to all fathers listening. June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. Just like taking care of your physical health, it is essential that your mental health is a top priority as well. Listen as I talk about the importance of making your mental health a priority and tips to ensure. Afterwards, go to www.nooffseason4dads.com and sign up for the upcoming newsletter. And as always,Listen. Enjoy. Share. Fund. Repeat.Resources:⁠Men's Mental Health Awareness Month | Support & Resources⁠⁠By the Numbers: Men and depression⁠⁠Men's Mental Health Awareness Month: When and How to Support⁠⁠Men's Mental Health - Mental Health QuotesA Note:I've got a one-minute challenge for you, and I need you to take it seriously. June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. For some of us, the phrase "mental health" is ugly because we weren't taught to appreciate it. We were taught to handle our situations. Push through. Stay strong. Figure it or them out alone. But here's the truth: you cannot pour from an empty cup. A truth is that many of us are running on fumes, leading families, showing up for everybody else and checking in with nobody about how we actually are.So here's the challenge. It's called The 30-Day Check-In. Every day this month, ask yourself one honest question: "How am I, really?" Then write the answer down. One sentence. That's it. No one has to see it. No one has to grade it. Just you, telling yourself the truth. That's the SMART goal: one sentence, once a day, for 30 days. Specific. Measurable. Achievable. Relevant. Time-bound. By the end of the month, you'll have thirty days of data on your own soul. From this you can see patterns that will show up that you didn't know were there.No off season means no off season, especially on the inside. Take the challenge. Share it with another dad. And let's grow together.By L. Dijon Anderson | nooffseason4dads.com

Hebrews 11 reminds us that faith isn't just something we believe—it's something we live. Through victories, challenges, and everything in between, these men and women trusted God, proving that a life of faith is always worth it!

Hebrews 11 reminds us that faith isn't just something we believe—it's something we live. Through victories, challenges, and everything in between, these men and women trusted God, proving that a life of faith is always worth it!

What if you never made a cold call, never sent a cold email, and still built a global agency with 140 clients across four continents? In this episode, Joel Strauss, founder of Strauss Communications, shares how being fired at the start of Covid with zero clients led to building a boutique PR agency that has now worked with over 140 companies across four continents. Almost every single one came through a relationship. Joel's story has three chapters: starting the business, scaling it, and saving it. Each one hinged on a personal relationship at exactly the right moment. Including the meeting in Madrid that pulled his agency back from the brink after October 7th changed everything overnight.   [00:03:30] What He Does and Who He Serves Runs Strauss Communications, a boutique PR agency for tech startups Services cover organic media coverage, content, and social media 95% of clients are tech companies; most are referred through relationships [00:04:30] How He Got Into PR Idealized politics; left after nearly two years deeply unhappy Quit, traveled South America, then went on a boys' trip to Montreal Met his brother's former roommate who connected him to a PR firm in Tel Aviv He packed up everything in New York and moved within two weeks [00:06:00] The Introduction That Started Everything His brother's former roommate saw a fit between his background and the agency The firm had political and tech clients; Joel had just enough experience to be relevant That one connection opened the door to a new industry and a new country Every step of his career since traces back to that trip to Montreal [00:07:00] What Inspires Him Gets a bird's eye view of tech across fintechs, AI, semiconductors, and more Works directly with founders, CMOs, and CEOs of innovative companies Has helped companies go from unknown to dominant positions in their markets [00:08:30] Client Impact A niche plywood replacement client started getting people knocking on their door from PR alone Several clients successfully raised investment rounds after investors cited media coverage All contracts are month to month; some clients have stayed for over three years Retaining clients through results rather than contracts is the proof of delivery [00:11:30] Starting the Business: The Boss Who Fired Him Was called into a hearing to be fired at the start of Covid Kept his cool and told his boss he understood and didn't take it personally That same boss became a mentor and referred several of his first clients Joel's wife co-founded the business with him; their relationship has been foundational [00:13:00] Scaling the Business: A Former Colleague A former colleague he stayed close with over the years eventually joined his team That person brought in key client relationships that led to major results The companies he helped raise in the US all came through this one relationship Maintaining cordial connections over time is what made it possible [00:13:30] Saving the Business: The Madrid Meeting After October 7th, Israeli tech clients sent staff into reserve duty overnight Lost half the client base almost overnight A founder from South America emailed out of nowhere; they met in Madrid by chance That relationship became a client and turned the company around [00:17:00] Vision Going Forward Wants to scale without sacrificing service quality Growing through relationships rather than cold outreach remains the core model Using AI to handle busy work so the team has more time with clients Boutique, high-quality, and relationship-driven is the identity they will not trade away [00:19:30] What Makes Them Different Most agencies charge $15,000 to $25,000 a month and put junior staff on accounts At Strauss Communications, senior people handle everything Contracts are month to month; they have to earn it every single time That pressure is what keeps the work sharp and the results consistent [00:20:00] Why He Started His Own Agency Was hired in-house at a tech company and told to bring in expensive PR firms It was him landing TechCrunch and Reuters; the firms were getting paid for his work Saw the gap and built an agency that actually delivered at the senior level [00:23:30] Thinking Broader Than Coverage Most agencies just pitch placements; Strauss Communications thinks strategically Also offers white papers and content with both PR and marketing value Measurable deliverables make it easier for marketing teams to justify the spend A webinar built from one piece of content recently generated 150 sign-ups [00:25:00] Final Word: Relationships Are a Cultural Advantage Noticed that relationship building is more open in Israel and Spain than in the US In the US, getting to the CEO requires going through several gatekeepers first Being of service and being known for it builds a reputation that compounds over time   KEY QUOTES "Every step of my story is intimately intertwined with personal relationships." - Joel Strauss "A lot of good and innovation can happen when people are more open to giving of themselves and giving their time." - Joel Strauss CONNECT WITH JOEL STRAUSS Website: https://www.strausscomms.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelstrauss1   Thanks for tuning in! If you liked my show, please LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW, like, and subscribe! Find me on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Stitcher

Contradiction is the silent killer of credibility. In today's revisit to episode 415 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith shares a powerful real-world example from his recent experience at a high-profile restaurant and how it highlights the dangers of inconsistency in leadership. When words and actions don't align, trust erodes, culture suffers, and organizations weaken. Brian breaks down how leaders can avoid this trap by embracing SMART principles—ensuring their communication and actions are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Timely. From holding yourself accountable to fostering transparency, this episode is a must-listen for leaders who want to build lasting trust and influence.

The data says we're making real progress on climate. So why does the conversation still feel like we're losing, and what does it mean to finally separate the signal from the noise? Joe Speicher didn't arrive at Autodesk's Chief Sustainability Officer role through a conventional channel. Deutsche Bank, the Peace Corps in the Philippines, impact investing — each stop informed how he thinks about deploying capital and measuring what actually changes. That background matters now more than ever, because the sustainability conversation, he argues, has too often been happening at the wrong altitude. Organizations set targets, publish disclosures, and track compliance. Meanwhile, the real decisions — how a building gets designed, which materials get specified, how early-stage procurement choices lock in carbon for decades — happen elsewhere, mostly without sustainability in the room. Autodesk's software sits upstream in that process, shaping choices before ground is ever broken in industries responsible for roughly 40% of global emissions. "Sustainability cannot be a sidecar," Speicher says. It has to be embedded in the tools people use every day, making it everyone's job rather than one team's report. He also makes the case for reading the data honestly: 40% of global electricity now comes from renewables and nuclear, 43 countries have peak emissions behind them, and $2.3 trillion was invested in the energy transition in 2025. Are you building your strategy around the signals — or the noise?Joe Speicher is Chief Sustainability Officer at Autodesk, where he leads global ESG strategy and works to embed carbon intelligence across the tools used by architects, engineers, contractors, and asset operators — industries collectively responsible for roughly 40% of global emissions. His path to the role was anything but direct: he began his career in finance at Deutsche Bank, served in the Peace Corps in the Philippines, and spent years working at the intersection of impact investing and corporate philanthropy before becoming Autodesk's CSO. That cross-sector background — finance, development, technology — shapes how he approaches sustainability as a strategic business function rather than a compliance obligation, focused on translating climate risk into decisions that drive measurable resilience and performance. In This Episode:  (00:00) Joe Speicher's unconventional path to climate leadership (03:26) From Deutsche Bank and Peace Corps to leading Autodesk's sustainability strategy (06:41) Why a finance and development background sharpens climate decision-making (09:20) Reading the real signals: global emissions progress and the economics driving change (12:05) Moving from commitments to action: embedding carbon intelligence into daily workflows (14:11) Climate adaptation, wildfire recovery, and the CSO as strategic operator Share with someone who would enjoy this topic, like and subscribe to hear all of our future episodes, send us your comments and guest suggestions! About the show:  The Age of Adoption podcast explores the monumental transition from a period of social, economic, and environmental research and exploration – an Age of Innovation – to today's world in which companies across the economy are furiously deploying sustainable solutions – the Age of Adoption. Listen as our host, Keith Zakheim, CEO of Antenna Group, talks with experts from across the climate, energy, health, and real estate sectors to discuss what the transition means for business and society, and how corporates and startups can rise above competitors to lead in this new age.  This podcast is brought to you by Antenna Group, a global marketing and communications agency that partners with Fully Conscious brands — those with the courage to lead transformative change across Climate & Energy, Real Estate, Health, and beyond. Our clients include visionary corporations, startups, investors, and nonprofits who recognize that meaningful impact requires more than awareness; it demands bold action. In today's Age of Adoption, where every sector must incorporate sustainable solutions into foundational systems, we amplify brands standing at the forefront of change, shaping a better future for our planet and its people. To learn more, visit antennagroup.com. Resources: Joe Speicher: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joespeicher/Antenna GroupKeith Zakheim LinkedIn

In this powerful episode of the HealthspanMD podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE sits down with patient Claudio and Healthspan Strategist Claire to explore what happens when someone who seems “healthy” on the surface discovers serious hidden risks beneath. They discuss high blood pressure, insulin resistance, and undetected coronary artery disease and how early detection, the right guidance, and committed lifestyle changes can completely transform a person's trajectory. Claudio shares the emotional and physical realities of confronting a life-threatening diagnosis and the mindset shift required to take control of his health. This conversation is both eye-opening and inspiring, highlighting how proactive care, personalized coaching, and accountability can turn fear into action and ultimately into long-term health and vitality. Claudio is a high-performing professional who came to HealthspanMD after struggling with high blood pressure despite maintaining what he believed was a healthy lifestyle. Through advanced testing, he discovered severe underlying cardiovascular disease, including a 90% blockage in a major artery. Since then, Claudio has undergone a remarkable transformation. Losing significant weight, improving key health markers, and embracing a lifelong commitment to health. His story is a powerful example of how early detection and the right support system can change and potentially save a life. Key Timestamps 00:01 – Episode introduction and overview of Claudio's story 01:00 – Claudio's initial concerns: high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and weight gain 03:30 – Discovering hidden risks: insulin resistance and early signs of artery disease 05:30 – Stress test results and the turning point toward deeper investigation 07:00 – Heart catheterization reveals significant blockage 08:30 – Emotional impact: fear, job concerns, and facing a serious diagnosis 10:30 – The importance of coaching, guidance, and a team-based approach 11:30 – Transformation results: weight loss, improved fitness, and lifestyle changes 14:30 – The mindset shift: from denial to taking ownership of health 16:00 – “Get busy living” moment and redefining identity as a heart patient 18:00 – Measurable improvements: blood pressure, cholesterol, and long-term risk reduction 20:00 – Why knowledge alone isn't enough, execution is everything 22:00 – Final reflections and encouragement for listeners to take action   Connect with HealthspanMD:

Beginning as an accidental creator sharing gluten-free recipes, Kristina Coughlin evolved into a talent manager and ultimately a visionary agency leader who transformed how brands approach influencer marketing. Her key insight—that while 70 to 80% of brands run influencer marketing, only 30% connect it to revenue—became the driving force behind developing creator-first performance marketing strategies that combine organic authenticity with paid amplification and sophisticated measurement tools. This approach has proven that creator-led content consistently outperforms branded content on paid social platforms, delivering measurable ROI rather than vanity metrics. Beyond her business accomplishments, Kristina's personal philosophy shapes her entire approach to the creator economy. Having experienced firsthand the exhaustion of constant content creation and the pressure to always be "on," she built her career on treating creators as trusted partners rather than transactional assets. Her willingness to turn down partnerships that don't align with her authentic interests, combined with her advocacy for creators' work-life balance and genuine needs, demonstrates that sustainable success in influencer marketing comes from mutual respect and understanding. She emphasizes that the most valuable creators are those willing to sacrifice short-term revenue to preserve audience trust, and this same principle of authenticity applies to everyone building in the digital space—whether aspiring creators or established brands seeking to connect with audiences in meaningful ways. For brands seeking to implement these insights and access performance-focused creator marketing strategies, Kristina Coughlin's team at Trevant provides industry expertise, proven frameworks, and examples of campaigns built for measurable results. Visit Trevant.com to explore how creator-first performance marketing can transform their brand's approach to influencer partnerships, discover insights on full-funnel measurement and ROI optimization, and learn from real-world case studies that demonstrate the power of combining authenticity with strategic amplification. For the accessible version of the podcast, go to our Ziotag gallery.We're happy you're here! Like the pod?Support the podcast and receive discounts from our sponsors: https://yourbrandamplified.codeadx.me/Leave a rating and review on your favorite platformFollow @yourbrandamplified on the socialsTalk to my digital avatar Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Welcome to the latest episode of the BE 1 CHANGE 1 Podcast, hosted by Roscoe and CAS. In this exciting February edition of First Name Friday, we are thrilled to bring you an insightful discussion on two thought-provoking topics that have caught the attention of our devoted listeners. Join us as we delve deep into the world of personal growth and life lessons, providing you with invaluable guidance and inspiration. In the first segment, we explore the fascinating realm of goals and goal setting. We introduce you to the powerful SMART acronym (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely), which serves as a compass to navigate the path towards success. Discover the significance of setting clear and actionable goals, ones that are not only achievable but also aligned with your aspirations. We emphasize the importance of having a strategic mix of short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals, enabling you to maintain unwavering focus and relentless motivation. By setting goals, you create a roadmap for personal and professional growth, allowing you to track your progress and make the necessary adjustments along the way. Get ready to harness the power of goal setting and unlock your true potential! In the second segment, we embark on a captivating exploration of the essential life lessons that should be grasped by the age of thirty. With wisdom and experience, we shed light on the fact that no one but yourself is coming to save you. It's up to you to take charge of your life and make the choices that will shape your future outcomes. Gain a profound understanding of the significance of financial stability, realizing that it takes time and effort to achieve. We also delve into the realm of relationships, acknowledging that most connections in life are seasonal. Learn how to navigate these relationships with grace and understanding, embracing the ebb and flow of human connections. Moreover, we highlight the importance of prioritizing self-care and well-being, you pave the way for a vibrant and fulfilling life ahead. Lastly, we emphasize the value of continuous learning and self-improvement, urging you to stay curious and open-minded in an ever-changing world. Learn more on our website: www.be1change1.com. Here you will find more info on the origins of the podcast, recent episodes, and backgrounds on the hosts.Follow us on  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/be1change1podcast  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Be1Change1    Insta: https://www.instagram.com/be1change1/   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Be1Change1Podcast  You can also find links to new episodes and a lot more on Roscoe's website: www.paulroscoewhite.comCheck out Roscoe's books on Amazon: WORK HARD DONT SUCK https://www.amazon.com/WORK-HARD-DONT-SUCK-Strategies/dp/B0CFCTC1KF/ No New Lessons https://www.amazon.com/No-New-Lessons-Re-Learning-Wilderness/dp/B0BN61ZDF4/ I Love America https://www.amazon.com/Love-America-Military-Veterans-Sharing/dp/1734118741/ Follow Roscoe on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn @paulroscoewhite

Welcome to the latest episode of the BE 1 CHANGE 1 Podcast, hosted by Roscoe and CAS. In this exciting February edition of First Name Friday, we are thrilled to bring you an insightful discussion on two thought-provoking topics that have caught the attention of our devoted listeners. Join us as we delve deep into the world of personal growth and life lessons, providing you with invaluable guidance and inspiration. In the first segment, we explore the fascinating realm of goals and goal setting. We introduce you to the powerful SMART acronym (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely), which serves as a compass to navigate the path towards success. Discover the significance of setting clear and actionable goals, ones that are not only achievable but also aligned with your aspirations. We emphasize the importance of having a strategic mix of short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals, enabling you to maintain unwavering focus and relentless motivation. By setting goals, you create a roadmap for personal and professional growth, allowing you to track your progress and make the necessary adjustments along the way. Get ready to harness the power of goal setting and unlock your true potential! In the second segment, we embark on a captivating exploration of the essential life lessons that should be grasped by the age of thirty. With wisdom and experience, we shed light on the fact that no one but yourself is coming to save you. It's up to you to take charge of your life and make the choices that will shape your future outcomes. Gain a profound understanding of the significance of financial stability, realizing that it takes time and effort to achieve. We also delve into the realm of relationships, acknowledging that most connections in life are seasonal. Learn how to navigate these relationships with grace and understanding, embracing the ebb and flow of human connections. Moreover, we highlight the importance of prioritizing self-care and well-being, you pave the way for a vibrant and fulfilling life ahead. Lastly, we emphasize the value of continuous learning and self-improvement, urging you to stay curious and open-minded in an ever-changing world. Learn more on our website: www.be1change1.com. Here you will find more info on the origins of the podcast, recent episodes, and backgrounds on the hosts.Follow us on  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/be1change1podcast  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Be1Change1    Insta: https://www.instagram.com/be1change1/   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Be1Change1Podcast  You can also find links to new episodes and a lot more on Roscoe's website: www.paulroscoewhite.comCheck out Roscoe's books on Amazon: WORK HARD DONT SUCK https://www.amazon.com/WORK-HARD-DONT-SUCK-Strategies/dp/B0CFCTC1KF/ No New Lessons https://www.amazon.com/No-New-Lessons-Re-Learning-Wilderness/dp/B0BN61ZDF4/ I Love America https://www.amazon.com/Love-America-Military-Veterans-Sharing/dp/1734118741/ Follow Roscoe on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn @paulroscoewhite

Objections usually aren't a money problem or a timing problem; they're a “you never dug deep enough into my goals” problem.Welcome to Gym Marketing Made Simple, the show focused on cutting through the noise around gym growth. Each episode centers on practical marketing, sales, and leadership systems that help boutique gyms build steady momentum without guesswork or constant outreach.Episode HighlightsIn today's episode, Jeff Burlingame walks through how to stop settling for “dumb” goals like “I just want to lose weight” and start uncovering real SMART goals that carry actual value for your leads. He shows you how to ask simple questions, follow the thread, and get to three clear goals so selling feels easy, never pushy, and you and your prospect are actually on the same team.Episode OutlineWhy vague goals create objectionsSMART goals vs “dumb” goalsBreaking down the SMART frameworkReal SMART goal examples from weight lossUsing TED to dig deeper“Follow the thread” approachLocking in numbers and timelinesReality check with simple mathThe three SMART goals ruleSpending time up front to save time laterPartnering with the lead as a teamGetting the whole staff alignedEpisode Chapters00:00 Intro & Lasso Sponsor Message00:29 Why SMART Goals Matter In Gym Sales01:20 Dumb Goals vs SMART Goals02:22 Breaking Down SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, Timely)04:05 Using The TED Framework (Tell Me, Explain To Me, Describe To Me)05:12 Following The Thread Like A Detective06:20 Turning “Lose Weight” Into A 30-Pound SMART Goal08:00 Checking If Goals Are Realistic With Simple Math09:15 Why You Need Three SMART Goals, Not One10:28 Making Sales Easy, Never Pushy11:30 Getting Your Whole Team Aligned On SMART Goals12:25 Lasso Resources, Sales Course, And Office HoursConclusionWhen you slow down, ask better questions, and stay with a lead until you uncover three real SMART goals, selling stops feeling like a fight. You know what they want, they see the value in what you offer, and you both walk into the close on the same side of the table. That is where sales get easier, cleaner, and a lot more fun.CTAStart running every intro around clear SMART goals instead of vague “I want to lose weight” answers. Book a call with Lasso to help you refine your sales process together.

What if the most powerful marketing channel in restaurants isn't ads, email, or social media, but the people already influencing where your guests eat?Vince Wang believes that's exactly the case.As the force behind Mustard, Vince is applying the discipline of performance marketing to one of the most chaotic channels in hospitality: influencer marketing.In this conversation, we get into why influencer marketing may be the most underpriced performance channel in the industry, why micro-creators often outperform celebrity influencers, and how data—real data—can turn content into predictable growth.If you're tired of marketing that feels like guesswork, this conversation shows what happens when you start measuring what actually works.To learn more about Mustard and how they're turning influencer marketing into a measurable performance channel for restaurants, visit mustard.love._________________________________________________________Today's episode was brought to you by Square. If you want restaurant tech that actually supports how you run your restaurant, find out how Square can help at square.com/goodstuff.Free 5-Day Restaurant Marketing Masterclass – This is a live training where you'll learn the exact campaigns Josh has built and tested in real restaurants to attract new guests, increase visit frequency, and generate sales on demand. Save your spot at restaurantbusinessschool.com