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In a healthcare landscape reshaped by post-pandemic challenges, workforce shortages and burnout are stretching the system to its limits. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the U.S. is projected to face a shortage of up to 86,000 physicians by 2036, while turnover rates among nurses and allied health professionals continue to climb. With healthcare systems struggling to address the physician shortage and fill critical roles, the question looms large—how do we bridge the widening gap between workforce demands and skill-building opportunities?How can healthcare organizations upskill and sustain a future-ready workforce in this disrupted environment?In this episode of DisruptED, host Ron J. Stefanski dives into this critical issue with three industry leaders: Jason Aubrey, Founder and CEO of Skilltrade; Geoffrey M. Roche, Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers; and Jesse McCree, CEO of SCPa Works. The experts discuss strategies, insights, and innovations aimed at addressing the physician shortage and solving one of healthcare's most pressing crises.Key takeaways from the episode:Combining Online and Hands-On Training: Jason Aubrey highlights how Skilltrade blends flexible online education with critical hands-on experience, addressing both regulatory requirements and real-world skills gaps in healthcare training.Employer-Led Workforce Models: Geoffrey Roche underscores the success of employer-led initiatives, such as those in Wisconsin, where health systems drive apprenticeship programs to build sustainable talent pipelines.Removing Barriers to Workforce Entry: Jesse McCree emphasizes the importance of reducing barriers, such as childcare and access to clinical opportunities for underrepresented communities, to create equitable and resilient workforce solutions.About the GuestsJason Aubrey is a private equity-backed CEO with a proven track record in organizational transformation, innovation, and growth across tech-enabled businesses globally. He is the founder and CEO of Skilltrade and previously led MedCerts to a successful acquisition by Stride, Inc., expanding its healthcare and IT certification training programs to address workforce gaps. With a background in political science from the University of Michigan, Jason co-founded LectureTools, a student engagement technology company, which grew to nearly 800 universities globally before being acquired by Echo360.Geoffrey M. Roche is the North America Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers, where he leads national strategies to build sustainable, future-ready healthcare workforces while advancing health equity. With over 15 years of experience in public health, workforce transformation, and higher education leadership, he has driven initiatives such as public-private partnerships, upskilling programs, and health equity solutions at institutions like Harrisburg University and Lebanon Valley College. A thought leader and speaker, Geoffrey serves in advisory roles with organizations like the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and contributes to workforce innovation as a Forbes Business Council member and podcast host.Jesse McCree is a seasoned workforce and human capital executive, currently serving as CEO of SCPa Works, where he oversees over $14 million annually to advance impactful workforce programs and regional economic growth. With 15 years of experience in workforce development, Jesse specializes in aligning business needs with job seeker opportunities, leveraging labor market data and strategic investments to create equitable economic mobility. He also holds advisory roles with the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and the U.S. Conference of Mayors Workforce Development Council, contributing expertise in labor market trends and workforce policy.
This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE---Episode Overview: How can we build a sustainable, future-ready healthcare workforce to ensure exceptional patient care and advance health equity? Our next guest, Geoffrey Roche, is tackling this challenge as the inaugural North America Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers. With over 16 years of experience in hospital and higher education leadership, Geoffrey brings a unique perspective on bridging the gap between education and healthcare employment. Driven by a passion for diversity and innovation, Geoffrey shares Siemens Healthineers' pioneering vision to transform workforce development through strategic partnerships, apprenticeship programs, and cutting-edge technology. Join us to discover how Geoffrey and his team are attracting diverse talent, supporting current and future healthcare professionals, and revolutionizing career pathways to create a thriving, equitable healthcare ecosystem. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Geoffrey emphasizes the importance of developing workforce solutions by listening to the voices of patients and consumers, highlighting Siemens Healthineers' commitment to understanding and addressing real healthcare needs.Siemens Healthineers is tackling the critical shortage of imaging technologists, which is causing significant delays in patient care and financial losses for healthcare systems. Their approach includes attracting more diverse talent to the profession and creating supportive work environments.The company is partnering with academic institutions to create innovative educational programs that prepare students to be "future-ready" healthcare professionals, addressing both current workforce shortages and anticipated future needs.Geoffrey shares insights from a recent trip to the UK, where he studied their apprenticeship degree programs. He advocates for similar models in the US, allowing individuals to earn degrees while working and learning on the job.Siemens Healthineers is engaged in unique, long-term partnerships with major health systems like SSM Health and Atrium Health, focusing on community-based initiatives to improve economic mobility and healthcare access in underserved areas.About our Guest: Geoffrey M. Roche, MPA, is the son of a nurse, healthcare expert, diversity advocate, and education enthusiast, presently serving as the inaugural North America Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers, Executive Advisor, LEAD3R, Vice President, Axios Strategy, and National Healthcare Practice Executive Advisor at Core Education PBC. Roche speaks often on healthcare workforce topics at national conferences such as Becker's Annual Conference, HIMSS, HLTH, ASU+GSV, and ViVE. In 2022, Roche was nominated to the Forbes Business Council for his national level work.Roche has over 16 years of experience in hospital and higher education leadership in the United States. He has served on various boards and committees, including the United Way ofNorth Carolina, United Way of Lebanon County, United Way of Pennsylvania, and Patient Safety Committee for WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. Roche also presently serves on the JFFCorporate Innovation Council, representing the healthcare industry.Roche also serves as a Senior Advisor with Econsult Solutions, Partner with Product10x, DNPs of Color Advisory Committee, and Leavitt School of Health Advisory Council at Western Governors University, and strategic advisor to numerous...
Behind The Veil: The Knot Real Weddings Study and BudgetingThe Knot and Wedding Wire are the main sources that couples use for finding and booking vendors. it is also where many of them go to get their information. Find out where they get their numbers and more!Our guest: Tom Chelednik, North America Director of Vendor Engagement, The Knot WorldwideTom Chelednik, North America Director of Vendor Engagement, The Knot WorldwideTom Chelednik has over 25 years of experience in sales and marketing, with 16 specifically in the wedding industry. From 2008 - 2020, Tom held several sales positions at The Knot, including Regional Director of Sales and Director of Training and Enablement. He led teams instrumental in growing and retaining new business across 20 states and Canada, ultimately helping wedding professionals book more weddings and grow their businesses. During his time at The Knot, Tom traveled the country 70% of each year to speak with and learn from wedding professionals. Tom is passionate about sharing the knowledge he has gained over the years and continues to coach pros, specifically to help them increase their leads and bookings. In addition to The Knot, Tom was the COO of The Treasury Venue Collection in St. Augustine, Florida, where he learned firsthand what it was like to operate a wedding venue. During that time, he also helped build an online learning platform called Venue Profit Pro, designed for wedding venues nationwide to improve their marketing and sales results. Tom rejoined The Knot Worldwide in the summer of 2022 and is now The Director of Vendor Engagement. When he's not traveling around the country, Tom spends time with his family, which now includes three grandchildren.Support the showBehind The Veil Crew:Host: Keith Willard www.keithwillardevents.com www.instagram.com/keithwillard Co- Host: Marci Guttenberg www.anaffairtorememberbymarci.com www.instagram.com/anaffairtorememberbymarci
Kevin Folger currently serves as Pastor Emeritus of Cleveland Baptist Church and North America Director of Spiritual Leadership Asia. You will be blessed as he shares insight from 40+ years of ministry. Contact Kevin Folger Email | kfolger@clevelandbaptist.org Website | https://kevinfolger.com/ | https://sl-asia.com/ Podcast | Laborers in the Harvest
Hear Lauren Danneman share her unique insights and experiences. We delve into her journey as an Orthodox woman in the Federation, her impactful trips to places like Ethiopia, and her inspiring work with Ukrainian refugees. We also touch upon her personal experiences as a parent of two disabled children and explore her thoughts on the challenges facing the Jewish world today. Join us for a candid conversation with this passionate leader. Keep in touch with the podcast on Twitter @Jews_Shmooze and to sponsor an episode reach out to JewsShmoozeMarketing@gmail.com Listen to Jews Shmooze on the phone!! UK: 44-333-366-0589 IL: 972-79-579-5005 USA: 712-432-2903 Check out the Jews Shmooze T-shirts and mug: https://rb.gy/qp543
The Barbie Doll is one of the most popular toys for young girls. Barbie has both a positive and negative impact on girls' perception about their own capabilities, career, and relationships. In this podcast we sit with North America Director of Business Development Askia Underwood to discuss Barbie, her impact on culture. What is it about Barbie–as a name, image, and persona–that appeals to pop culture and female rappers? Hip Hop use Barbie to represent and challenge mainstream standards of beauty and femininity. Barbie Doll Effect- it's real! Grab your popcorn and get ready for this exciting new episode.
How has higher ed trended this year? Just ask Richard Garrett. With nearly 25 years of experience in higher ed research, consulting, and policy, he has his finger on the pulse of postsecondary education's current trends and future trajectory. In this episode of An Educated Guest, Todd Zipper, EVP and GM of Wiley University Services and Talent Development, welcomes Richard Garrett, Chief Research Officer of Eduventures to review his predictions for higher ed in 2022. Key Takeaways: How developments in alternative credentials and online learning at elite universities can shape the future of higher ed The background of the “gainful” employment rule and how it could evolve and impact non-profits and consumers The issue of student debt cancellation and how we can expect it to play out How approaching peak bachelor's degrees can pave the way for options that better serve learners How new, state-led learning initiatives can localize the online learning experience Guest Bio Richard Garrett is Chief Research Officer at Eduventures, a higher ed research and advisory firm under Encoura. Richard is also Co-Director of the CHLOE Project. CHLOE—Changing Landscape of Online Education—is an annual survey of online leaders in US colleges and universities that monitors how online learning strategy, policy and practice is evolving. Prior to Eduventures, Richard was the North America Director for i-graduate, working with clients of the International Student Barometer. From 2015 to 2019, Richard was Director of the Observatory on Borderless Higher Education, focused on global developments in online learning, internationalization, and commercial activity and partnerships. He also worked as a researcher in the School of Education & Continuing Studies at the University of Surrey in the UK and as a policy analyst at the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. He has a bachelor's and master's degree from King's College London and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education from the University of Cambridge.
Have you booked that meeting recently? Two or more people on the invite? Guess what, you are an event owner. However, event design is more than agendas and aesthetics – they need to drive meaningful change and deliver measurable results. Anthony Vade, North America Director of the Event Design Collective, sharing thoughts on how to design events that drive meaningful change. Design your event: How to make your meetings matter ft. Antony Vade. #eventdesign #experiencedesign #eventprofs #virtualevents #eventstrategy You can find me, Werner Puchert, on LinkedIn and Twitter. Catch my design tool reviews on YouTube and keep up with my latest live streams at the Creative Coffee Break.
In this powerful interview, Christine speaks to the North America Director of Resilient Cities Network, Laurian Farrell. Join as she shares about her upbringing, passion for engineering, and drive to center equity and resilience in cities and communities. Laurian talks about the incredible power of bringing all voices to the table and the importance of equity and planning for a resilient future. Hear firsthand about her beautiful work toward transforming communities on today's episode of the We Rise Podcast! LINKS/RESOURCES MENTIONED Find out more about Laurian Farrell, as well as the Black Environmentalist Alliance. Discover more about the incredible work of the Resilient Cities Network and the Community of Practice on Racial Equity. Learn more about Janvieve Williams Comrie and AfroResistance. Learn more about urban equity and resilience by reading No Equity, No Resilience: Minneapolis is All of Us by Ron Harris and Stewart Sarkozy-Banoczy. Collective Resilience: We Rise is produced by Dialogue + Design Associates, Podcasting For Creatives, with music by Drishti Beats. Follow Collective Resilience: We Rise on Facebook and Instagram. Please rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast so we can continue spreading our message far and wide. Find our email list at the website: www.yeswerise.org. Thanks for listening.
“Unprecedented” is one of the most overused words of 2020, even if it reflects the superstorm of disruption brought on by an overlapping pandemic, racial justice awakening, and presidential election. For the first time ever, climate change galvanized a record number of voters to elect Joe Biden to the Presidency. How has the focus on climate shifted in a year shaped by multiple social and economic crises? Join us for a look back on a year of climate conversations like no other. Visit climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts for more information on today's episode. Guests (in order of appearance): Justin Worland, Senior Climate Correspondent, TIME Katharine Wilkinson, Vice President, Project Drawdown Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Marine Biologist; co-author, All We Can Save: Truth, Courage and Solutions for the Climate Crisis Darryl Molina Sarmiento, Executive Director, Communities for a Better Environment Kevin de Léon, Los Angeles City Councillor; Former President, California State Senate Susan Clayton, Professor of Psychology; Chair of Environmental Studies, College of Wooster Peter Atwater, Adjunct Professor of Economics, College of William & Mary Aaron Bernstein, Interim Director of The Center for Climate Health and the Global Environment, Harvard School of Public Health Amy Jaffe, Director, Program on Energy Security and Climate Change, Council on Foreign Relations Kathleen Day, Finance Lecturer, Johns Hopkins University Tamara Toles O’Laughlin, North America Director, 350.org Gina McCarthy, President, NRDC Action Fund; Former Administrator, U.S. EPA Saul Griffith, Founder and Chief Scientist, Otherlab Chase Purdy, Author, Billion Dollar Burger: Inside Big Tech’s Race for the Future of Food Sophie Egan, Author, How to Be a Conscious Eater: Making Food Choices That Are Good for You, Others, and the Planet Hui He, China Regional Director, International Council on Clean Transportation Colin McKerracher, Head of Transport Analysis, BloombergNEF
Environmental groups like NRDC, 350.org, and Greenpeace helped move climate onto the presidential agenda last year, pushing Joe Biden and other Democrats’ stance on bold action. Now organizers and advocates are backing recovery plans that bolster clean energy jobs, help strengthen communities, and dismantle systems that exploit people and the planet. “We’re not calling for a referendum on business as usual,” says Tamara Toles O'Laughlin, North America Director of 350.org, “we’re calling for the end of business as usual.” Can activism finally bring America’s political ambitions in line with climate science? Visit climateone.org/watch-and-listen/podcasts for more information on today's episode. Guests: Annie Leonard, Executive Director, Greenpeace USA Gina McCarthy, President & CEO, NRDC Action Fund Tamara Toles O'Laughlin, North America Director, 350.org This program was recorded via live stream on September 22, 2020.
Kevin McGee, North America Director of OEM Sales for Xylem, discusses the current OEM market landscape for commercial buildings and the effects of the DOE 2020 Energy Conservation Standards for Pumps on the industry as a whole. He also touches on the demand for boiler decarbonization to reduce fossil fuel emissions, as well as important considerations for implementing alternative energy resources. Episode recorded live at the AHR Expo 2020 in Orlando. Visit Bell & Gossett online at: http://www.bellgossett.com
We’re in a unique time in our lives where so many people are hurting due to the recent murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, and the subsequent protests. And while we all need that human interaction and connection so we can be emotionally supportive of our teams, we’re also in a global pandemic that keeps us away from each other physically. So how can we lead with love? Teri Harrell is the North America Director for Global People Consulting at Red Hat, and today she shares her thoughts. Founder of Raleigh Coaching, LLC and Raleigh Coaching Academy, Kathleen O'Grady is a visionary leadership coach and fearless leader. She supports driven individuals and organizations to achieve the impossible. Her ability to act as a catalyst for people to discover, rediscover, and embrace their unique genius is what makes Kathleen one of the most sought-after global executive coaches. She is a two-times past president of the International Coaching Federation Raleigh Chapter, and her work is featured in web articles by the NYTimes.com, Huffingtonpost.com, Forbes.com, and eFinancialCareers.com. Her real-world stories, practical tools, and actionable insights help clients step out of their comfort zone to create authentic meaning and purpose in their life and work. By embracing change, Kathleen believes everyone can achieve something extraordinary. Authenticity is Contagious is produced by Earfluence. Intro and outro music provided by Autumn Rose Brand.
This week: as anger over police brutality explodes into the once-empty streets, we tackle an equally oppressive force for black Americans: environmental racism.Coronavirus has exposed an unsettling reality for black and brown people, who are dying at higher rates in the country’s most polluted communities. We’re suddenly talking again about structural racism in policing and criminal justice. But the story of race, energy and the environment is also very important to understanding the anger of the moment.We’re going to speak with a seasoned lawyer and organizer, who is working on the “mass melanization” of the environmental movement: Tamara Toles O’Laughlin, the North America Director for 350.orgLater in the show: if people lose their jobs and can’t pay their bills, what does that mean for their safety in a summer heat wave? And what does it mean for the financial health of utilities?Finally, a new approach to residential demand response. Why are Consumers Energy, Uplight and Google giving away 100,000 free smart thermostats?Don't forget to sign up for our FREE live show on June 9! Join us and submit your questions.VOX: One reason why coronavirus is hitting black Americans the hardestNY Times: In the Shadows of America’s Smokestacks, Virus is one More Deadly RiskAP: 'Death By Racism': Part of America's DNA From the Start?LA Times Boiling Point: Pandemic. Heat. And for the most vulnerable, no A/CGizmodo: Coronavirus, Summer Heat, and Poverty Could Create a 'Triple Whammy'GTM: Can Free Smart Thermostats Get Homeowners to Enroll in Summertime Demand Response?GTM: Residential Demand Response to Play Key Role Managing US Load This SummerThe Energy Gang is brought to you by Sungrow, the leading global supplier of inverter solutions for renewables. During these uncertain times, Sungrow is committed to protecting its employees and continuing to reliably serve its customers around the world. Sungrow has also leveraged its extensive network across the United States to distribute face masks to communities in need.The Energy Gang is also brought to you by KORE Power. Based in the U.S., KORE Power is situated to meet the growing global demand of the energy storage market. KORE Power is building the first large-scale battery cell manufacturing facility in the U.S. owned by an American company. Once it’s operational, the 1 million square foot facility will have 10 gigawatt-hours of scalable manufacturing capacity. Learn more.
Rob Hall and Justin Haugen take a break from a busy Photo Plus Expo at the Javits Center in New York City, to sit with Fujifilm North America Director of Marketing, Victor Ha and discuss the current and upcoming landscape of mirrorless cameras and the photography industry. Fujifilm North America Instagram Fujifilm North America Website ---- Rob Hall on IG & YT Justin Haugen on IG Show intro by Galexy
UN Warns Global Effort on Climate Change Inadequate, Transformational Change Urgently Needed, Tamara Toles O'Laughlin, North America Director, 350.org, Producer: Scott Harris Corporate Democrats & Media Engaged in Concerted Attack on Progressive Candidates Sanders & Warren; Norman Solomon, co-founder of RootsAction.org & a California Sanders delegate to the 2016 DNC; Producer: Scott Harris Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier sends annual greetings to those gathered for the Thanksgiving “Day of Mourning;” Leonard Peltier statement read by Bert Waters, a Wampanoag elder; Producer: Melinda Tuhus
Israel went to the polls yesterday, and the race is too close to call. But it looks like Bibi will be out as Prime Minister of Israel after 5 terms. Nicole called a hotel in Tel Aviv to connect with an Israeli citizen to get their thoughts on the news. Then we turn our attention to Climate Week and this Friday's Global Climate Strike, which kicks it all off. 350.org's North America Director, Tamara Toles O'Laughlin is our guest. She explains what's happening next week and beyond. And then, to show how far we've come, Nicole pulls an interview from her radio archives with 350.org co-founder Bill McKibben to show how far we've come in 10 years.
North America Director for Reporters Without Borders discusses the threat against journalists world wide and how the threat against journalists has increased in the United States.
Capitol Ministries' North America Director Perry Gauthier and Faith, his wife and ministry partner, are hitting the road again this summer to buoy existing Ministry Leaders and to find others. Would you pray along with us as God leads this ministry?For more info: https://capmin.org/Follow Capitol Ministries of Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapitolMinistries/Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/capminSubscribe to the Capitol Ministries YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCspy8MZ0ftbey1BoJymnMA
Laine Joelson Cohen is Director of Leadership and Executive Development at Citigroup. Leading teams has been the cornerstone of her career. After 20 years working in diverse HR roles, Laine decided to follow her passion for coaching and developing people and became Citi’s North America Director of Leadership, Executive and Professional Development. Laine was recently named to Marshall Goldsmith “100 Coaches” group. She believes leadership happens in small, everyday moments and that each of us has the potential to exhibit leadership by being mindful of these opportunities and making deliberate choices. She holds an M.B.A. in Human Resources Management from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Connecticut. Stew and Laine talk about how to effectively coach others, how to be coached well, how to provide useful feedback, and the importance of networking in a way that doesn’t feel icky. They discuss the difficulties people have in developing these skills and Laine offers practical tips for overcoming these challenges to improve performance in all parts of your life. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
5 Leadership Questions Podcast on Church Leadership with Todd Adkins
In this episode of the 5 Leadership Questions podcast, Todd Adkins and Daniel Im are joined by Nick Runyon, the North America Director of Christian Vision. During this practical conversation, they discuss how to have great results in Google for the purpose of evangelism, how to use Google this Christmas season, and what churches need to know about Google search. BEST QUOTES “I think Google search is like a window into the psyche of America.” “Churches need to know that Google search is relevant and that it matters.” “Google is your phone book, your map, and your directory.” “Before we measure success, we must define what qualifies as a win.” “86% of people surveyed said they would attend church if a friend asked them.” “Everything changes so rapidly, so we need to make sure we read a lot.” “Start small and copy people who are doing things well.” “Let your people contribute to your social media.” “If you want people to engage, it needs to be valuable to them, and contributing is valuable.” RECOMMENDED RESOURCES CV Outreach Facebook Likealyzer Nick Runyon Twitter Pipeline West: Developing Leaders at Every Level