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Today I'm joined by Richard Lupo, Fixed Operations Director at Apple Tree Automotive. We dig into why he's training master techs from the ground up, how streamlining the online service flow drove a 10x jump in appointments, and how Apple Tree goes toe-to-toe with powerhouse neighbors — and more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. CDK Global - CDK SimplePay is the only payment solution that's built into CDK solutions for unrivaled reliability and financial efficiency. To learn more or schedule a demo visit @ http://www.CDK.com/simplepay 2. OPENLANE - The world's best online dealer marketplace for used cars, bringing you exclusive inventory, simple transactions, and better outcomes. Learn more @ https://www.openlane.com 3. Nomad Content Studio - Most dealerships still get social media wrong—ignoring it, posting boring inventory photos, or handing it off to someone without a plan. Meanwhile, the dealer down the street is pulling millions of views and closing real car deals. That's where Nomad Content Studio comes in. They're the team behind dealers like Paragon Honda, Benzs & Bowties, and EV Auto. Nomad trains your videographer, guides what to film, then edits and posts across every platform for you. Want your dealership to be next? Head to http://www.trynomad.co Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cdgpartner.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/3Suismu⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Topics: 00:07 Competing in bigger markets 01:43 How do disasters impact dealerships? 04:09 What inspired Apple Tree? 06:11 Richard Lupo's role at the dealership 07:21 Best growth strategies for dealers today 10:10 How to train technicians effectively 21:55 Biggest auto industry challenges? 34:54 Used car reconditioning standards? 37:58 AI's future in dealerships? Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://news.dealershipguy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CDG Jobs ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ CDG Recruiting ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My Socials: X ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠x.com/GuyDealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/cardealershipguy/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tiktok.com/@guydealership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Threads ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠threads.net/@cardealershipguy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Everything else ➤ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠dealershipguy.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.

Join Wild Frontiers founder, Jonny Bealby, and Product and Operations Director, Marc Leaderman, as they uncover our most exciting new destination, Iraq. After re-visiting Iraq earlier in the year, Marc shares his thoughts on the rich history, strong cultural identity and the highlights which you can experience on our new group tour Iraq: Babylon & Beyond. Jonny & Marc discuss security and safety, including insurance when travelling against governmental advice, and why we decided it was finally time to uncover this land of ancient civilisation and history, and diverse, sweeping landscapes. From the buzzing streets of Baghdad to the tranquillity of the Marshes, the sacred sites of Najaf, Karbala, Samarra and Erbil, to the ruins of Babylon, this podcast is your ultimate guide to exploring Iraq.Whether you're a curious traveller, a history enthusiast, or simply wanting to learn more about Iraq, listen for insights into Iraq's heritage, travel tips and the intellect, warmth and resilience of its people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Train Daddy.Did you know, there is an Argyle fan who has managed most of the largest train networks around the world? Well, there is. And his name is Andy Byford.Having grown up in the South Hams, Andy was sucked into the allure of Home Park in the early 1980s.As he entered adulthood, one of his other loves, trains, became the new obsession. Andy worked his way up at the London Underground before getting the authority and reputation that would make him desirable to all the big train networks. His career took him to Australia as the Operations Director of Rail Corp in New South Wales, to Canada as the CEO of the Toronto Transit Commission; and to New York, where he became the first non-American to become President of the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA).Having done all of that, he then took over the commissioner role of Transport for London and oversaw the completion of the Elizabeth Tube line. All the while, supporting the Greens wherever he went.A journey like no other. This is the story of Andy Byford. *WARNING: This podcast contains very strong language that some may find offensive.

What role can psychedelics play in helping terminally ill patients face death with peace, clarity, and meaning?  In this episode, we welcome Hannah Whitmore, PhD, RN, CHPN®, a Registered Nurse and PhD researcher whose work—The Pragmatism of Palliative Care—explores the clinical potential of Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) to support death acceptance in patients at the end of life. Dr. Whitmore brings a compassionate and evidence-based lens to a topic that challenges long-standing models of care, offering insight into how PAT could be thoughtfully integrated into palliative and hospice settings.  Together, we explore:  The latest research on PAT for existential distress and death anxiety  Clinical and ethical considerations when working with terminally ill populations  Barriers to implementation and the future possibilities for PAT in end-of-life care  How nursing science is shaping new approaches to healing at the end of life  This episode is a grounded, deeply human conversation at the intersection of medicine, mortality, and meaning—guided by a nurse scientist dedicated to easing suffering when it matters most.      Hannah Whitmore, PhD, RN, CHPN Certified hospice and palliative care nurse and clinician scientist, Dr. Whitmore supports individuals, families, and healthcare teams navigating serious illness and end-of-life transitions. Currently a post-doctoral fellow at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), she combines hands-on experience with a holistic approach informed by the latest research, mindfulness practices, and symptom management expertise. Her research focuses on symptom science and the integration of psychedelic-assisted therapy to address existential distress, depression, and promote death acceptance in seriously ill individuals. A member of Sigma Global Nursing Excellence, Dr. Whitmore guides healthcare teams and provides culturally sensitive care to diverse populations. She collaborates with healthcare organizations to enhance palliative care services and empowers individuals and teams to find resilience and dignity in complex end-of-life situations.    Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN®, FAANP Dr. Brett Snodgrass has been a registered nurse for 28 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 18 years, practicing in multiple settings, including family practice, urgent care, emergency departments, administration, chronic pain and palliative medicine. She is currently the Operations Director for Palliative Medicine at Baptist Health Systems in Memphis, TN. She is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is also a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse. She completed a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Alabama – Huntsville. She is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner speaker and teacher. Brett is a chronic pain expert, working for more than 20 years with chronic pain and palliative patients in a variety of settings. She is honored to be the HPNA 2025 podcast host. She is married with two daughters, two son in laws, one grandson, and now an empty nest cat. She and her family are actively involved in their church and she is an avid reader.

People on a mission to achieve their goals before their window of opportunity closes. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription.Prologue: Guest host Emmanuel Dzotsi goes to a packed sports bar in Brooklyn for his favorite soccer team's biggest game in years. (6 minutes)Act One: Connie Wang tells the story of a championship window she didn't realize she was in — until it was too late. (14 minutes)Act Two: Seth Lind, our Operations Director, isn't a crier. But he wants to connect with his emotions, so guest host Emmanuel Dzotsi sets up an unconventional experiment. (14 minutes)Act Three: Two college baseball teams with horrible losing streaks — a combined 141 games — are scheduled to play each other. One of them must finally win. (14 minutes)Transcripts are available at thisamericanlife.orgThis American Life privacy policy.Learn more about sponsor message choices.

Featuring Adam Blevins, M.A., CCISM – Author of Welcome to the S.H.I.F.T. Show: How to Love Yourself in a World That Won't What does it take to find self-worth in a world that doesn't want you to? This week, we're talking trauma, mental health, and the power of real transformation with former state trooper turned counselor Adam Blevins. His raw, five-step S.H.I.F.T. framework will challenge you to stop surviving and start thriving—no fluff, no BS. ✅ Learn how to: Break toxic patterns Build mental toughness Reclaim your story Adam Blevins, M.A., CCISM, is a former Virginia State Trooper who now serves as the Operations Director for the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program (VALEAP). In this role, he leads statewide initiatives focused on peer support, trauma intervention, and promoting wellness among first responders. Adam continues to serve his community as an auxiliary police officer with the Saltville Police Department, and as a licensed resident counselor at Rivers of Hope Counseling, LLC, where he specializes in therapy for trauma, grief, and emotional resilience. With advanced training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and professional credentials in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), Adam brings both expertise and compassion to his work. He holds a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University, where he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Trauma-Informed Care. Combining his experience in law enforcement with his dedication to mental health, Adam offers a unique, practical perspective on suffering, identity, and healing. He is also the author of Welcome to the S.H.I.F.T. Show™: How to Love Yourself in a World That Won't, an unflinchingly honest and profoundly human guide for anyone ready to stop surviving and start truly living. The book releases May 13, 2025. https://a.co/d/gttBlVR

In this special episode, recorded on June 24 and released on June 25, we bring you a timely dispatch from Washington, D.C., where the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) leadership and staff engaged in direct advocacy on Capitol Hill.   Join Gayle Gerdes, Vice President of Health Policy Source and consultant to HPNA, and HPNA Manager of Advocacy and Health Policy Sarah Potter as they reflect on their experiences meeting with congressional staffers about HPNA's public policy priorities and amplifying the voices of hospice and palliative care nurses. This episode offers an insider look at the policy priorities that matter in 2025, from protecting federal programs that support nursing research, education, and workforce development to enactment of policies that improve access to quality hospice and palliative care—and how HPNA is uniquely positioned as an interprofessional voice in the conversation.   Key highlights include:   The purpose and power of advocacy—why storytelling matters   Updates on the current climate in Washington, proposed cuts to healthcare programs that impact the interprofessional team and patient access to care, and HPNA's efforts to advance legislation supporting hospice and palliative care nursing  HPNA's collaborations with national coalition partners and legislative champions in the House and Senate  Reflections on the importance of nurse-led advocacy and new opportunities for HPNA members to share their stories and effect policy change at the state and national levels  Whether you're new to policy or a seasoned advocate, this episode will leave you inspired to raise your voice—and equipped to do so effectively.       Gayle Gerdes  Gayle Gerdes is Vice President at Health Policy Source, a government relations firm in Washington, D.C. that provides strategic consulting and lobbying services to a broad group of clients in the health care space. Her health care background is an extensive mix of government and private sector experience. She spent several years on Capitol Hill where she worked in both the House and the Senate focusing her time on health care legislation. Later she moved to The Concord Coalition where she worked with the media, Members of Congress, and related organizations to educate the public on the federal budget and deficit. In particular, she delved into the relationship of Medicare and Social Security with the federal budget. In addition, Gayle has experience serving on the board of the Los Alamos Medical Center, and she has recently consulted for The Brooks Group and The Concord Coalition. Gayle graduated from the University of Arkansas with a B.A. in English and Communications.    Sarah PotterSarah Potter is the Manager of Advocacy and Health Policy at the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA). Sarah has more than 20 years of experience in government relations, health policy, and communications, with a focus on healthcare workforce issues, Medicare, Medicaid, children's health, quality improvement, and the Affordable Care Act. She has developed and implemented state and federal advocacy campaigns and advocacy education programs for several national organizations, including the Pew Charitable Trusts, Independent Sector, the Premier Healthcare Alliance, and the Brookings Institution. Sarah began her career on Capitol Hill as a legislative and communications staffer for Rep. Karen McCarthy of Missouri and Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut and holds dual degrees in Journalism and Political Science from the University of Missouri     Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN®, FAANP Dr. Brett Snodgrass has been a registered nurse for 28 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 18 years, practicing in multiple settings, including family practice, urgent care, emergency departments, administration, chronic pain and palliative medicine. She is currently the Operations Director for Palliative Medicine at Baptist Health Systems in Memphis, TN. She is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is also a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse. She completed a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Alabama – Huntsville. She is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner speaker and teacher. Brett is a chronic pain expert, working for more than 20 years with chronic pain and palliative patients in a variety of settings. She is honored to be the HPNA 2025 podcast host. She is married with two daughters, two son in laws, one grandson, and now an empty nest cat. She and her family are actively involved in their church and she is an avid reader.

Tshidi Madia, standing in for Clement Manyathela, speaks to Dr. Keitumetse “Tumi” Mashego, Clinical & Sports Psychologist, and Cassey Chambers, Operations Director at SADAG(South African Depression and Anxiety Group), about the groundbreaking study on family socioeconomic status and its impact on college students' mental health literacy. They discuss the crucial roles of positive parenting and strong interpersonal relationships in shaping mental health awareness. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textAdam Blevins is a former Virginia State Trooper and currently serves as the Operations Director for the Virginia Law Enforcement Assistance Program (VALEAP), where he leads statewide efforts in peer support, trauma response, and first responder wellness. He is also an auxiliary police officer with the Saltville Police Department and a licensed resident in counseling at Rivers of Hope Counseling, LLC, where he provides therapy with a focus on trauma, grief, and emotional resilience. Adam is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy and holds professional credentials in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM). He earned his bachelor's degree in criminal justice and a master's degree in clinical mental health counseling from Liberty University, where he is also currently pursuing his PhD in Trauma-Informed Care. As both a public safety professional and a mental health provider, Adam brings a unique “boots on the ground” perspective to conversations around suffering, identity, and healing. He is also the author of Welcome to the S.H.I.F.T. Show™: How to Love Yourself in a World That Won't, a brutally honest, deeply human book designed for anyone who's tired of barely hanging on and ready to start showing up for themselves. The book will be available on May 13 th , 2025.Find Adam BlevinsInstagramFacebookFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramTom Flynn InstagramApple PodcastSpotifyYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilySherri AllsupKetaReviveSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube

Owen Campbell is the operations director at Kura. He is based in Glasgow, Scotland. Kura is a BPO based in the UK, but also with operations in South Africa. They have a number of clients from various regulated industries and Owen talked to Mark Hillary about the differences between a client that has complete control over all their services and a client from a more regulated environment. What needs to be considered when working to design CX for a regulated industry? https://www.linkedin.com/in/owen-campbell-a4602b173/ https://www.wearekura.com/   SUMMARY Mark Hillary and Peter Ryan discuss the complexities of customer experience (CX) in regulated industries with Owen Campbell, Operations Director at Kura, a BPO focused on culture and people development. Campbell highlights Kura's work with heavily regulated sectors like healthcare, utilities, and financial services, emphasizing the importance of compliance and agent training. He notes that while innovation may take longer in regulated environments, it is still possible. Campbell also discusses Kura's strategic planning sessions, the importance of data security, and the shift towards outcome-based models for advisors. He predicts increased use of AI and automated compliance in the coming years.

Join Kat as she sits down for a conversation with inspiring Operations Director, Carolann Denne. Together, they take a look at what it really means to create a healthy, open workplace where employees feel safe to prioritise their mental health. Carolann also opens up about her own experience with intermittent fasting and how small changes can make a big difference in how we feel and show up in life. KEY TAKEAWAYS Employee well-being is a shared responsibility between employers and employees.  In a fast-paced world, people often neglect their own well-being due to time constraints. It's essential to prioritise reflection and self-care, even if it means scheduling time for it in a busy calendar. Employers should create an environment where issues can be raised and heard, while employees need to take the initiative to speak up about their mental health and well-being. Carolann notes how getting to know your team, and treating employees as individuals, can help to improve workplace performance. BEST MOMENTS ‘There's a lot of times where employees don't talk or speak up until the last minute and it becomes too late and it's a bigger issue than potentially what it needs to be.' ‘I met somebody very senior in the week and she said that her boss can tell when she's been running before work without even having a conversation about the fact that she's been running.' ‘I think there's something in today's culture around that where we seem to be a lot more free in what we have the ability to chastise people around these days than we would have done a few years ago.'  ‘We don't recognise the journey that people have been on to achieve milestones, whether that's career or personally, or maybe, you know, recovering from an addiction or whatever it might be. We just look at the moment when people are achieving some kind of success.' ‘Your truth can sometimes be very different to what the truth is, and having the ability to separate them can really take you down a different path.' ABOUT THE GUEST Carolann is Operations Director @ QFM Group, mum of two and a dynamic leader with over 16 years experience in hospitality, following a strong start in retail. She leads nearly 100 stores across three global brands, with a proven track record of growing brands through strong operations, creativity, and commercial focus. Passionate about people and supporting women in leadership, she's driven by helping others grow and thrive in their careers.  LinkedIn ABOUT THE HOST Kat started her career as a teacher, before moving into Tech where she worked in different executive roles within teaching and consulting working across the globe, both in the public and private sector. Despite appearing 'successful' on the outside, she paid a heavy ‘life' price. In 2016, her whole world collapsed. The reason? The compound effect of years of unhealthy and toxic habits that destroyed her health, relationship and career. She suffered a severe breakdown and lost everything. In the middle of this she got headhunted for her first CEO role. She rebuilt herself by changing just one small habit, and built a series of positive habits which has transformed her professional and personal performance, resulting in becoming the healthiest and happiest version of herself.  She is a positive habits international keynote speaker and teacher, giving talks and delivering high impact programmes to organisations across the globe.  LinkedIn Instagram The Positive Habits Podcast is Sponsored by VennCard, the last business card you'll ever need. Whether you're a creator, coach, or consultant, VennCard helps you share your details with a tap, capture leads instantly, and follow up automatically. Get your free VennCard now

In healthcare, some of the most meaningful innovations happen when the right people are brought together in the right place. True progress depends on systems and infrastructure designed to connect ideas, people, and expertise across sectors. Citylabs 4.0, now open in the heart of Manchester's Knowledge Quarter on the Oxford Road Corridor, was built with exactly that goal in mind. Bringing the NHS, academia, and life sciences organisations into close, purposeful proximity, providing a structural foundation for collaboration at scale. In this special live recording of the pharmaphorum podcast, developed in association with Bruntwood SciTech, Bruntwood SciTech's CSO Dr Kath Mackay, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust T's Dr Katherine Boylan, and Dr Gillian Dalgliesh from QIAGEN join Deep Dive editor Eloise McLennan onstage at the opening of Citylabs 4.0 to discuss innovation in life sciences and the role of Greater Manchester in accelerating research, industry collaboration, and real-world evidence generation. Join us as we examine how this deliberate integration of healthcare stakeholders in Manchester is establishing new standards for collaboration and advancing patient outcomes through structured knowledge exchange. About the interviewees Dr Kath Mackay Kath Mackay is Chief Scientific Officer of Bruntwood SciTech - a JV between leading property developer Bruntwood, Legal & General, and Greater Manchester Pension Fund - the UK's leading creator and developer of innovation districts driving growth of the UK science and technology sector.  She has a keen interest in growing businesses and infrastructure within the sector, ensuring the UK is the best place to establish and scale a science and tech organisation.   Dr Mackay joined Bruntwood SciTech from the executive board of Innovate UK where she led the team responsible for growing businesses working in the biomedical, health, agriculture, and food sectors, creating and delivering a £800m portfolio of infrastructure, Catapults, grant and loan investments. She is also non-executive director of the Northern Health Science Alliance, the North of England's health partnership, and an elected fellow of the Royal Society of Biology. Dr Katherine Boylan Katherine is Director of Innovation at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), a position she has held since April 2020. This role involves overseeing innovation activities within MFT, as part of the wider Research and Innovation function. Innovation at MFT supports the whole pipeline from ideation, through to evidence generation, and ultimate implementation. She has been a member of the NICE Medical Technologies Advisory Committee since September 2020. Prior to this position, Dr Boylan worked in the University of Manchester for a number of years, most recently as Operations Director for the MRC funded Molecular Pathology Node, and the Trust-funded Diagnostics and Technology Accelerator. Dr Gillian L Dalgliesh, PhD Global Technical lead, Precision Diagnostics Gillian Dalgliesh has worked for QIAGEN for nine years and is based at their Manchester site, which is the global centre of excellence for molecular diagnostic development. QIAGEN partner with many drug companies to develop companion diagnostic (CDx) tests that enable clinical trials and subsequently launches of novel precision medicines. In recent years they have seen a real move beyond oncology into other disease areas such as immune, neurological and metabolic disorders. Dr Dalgliesh's role as global technical lead allows her to leverage her oncology precision medicine experience across the portfolio to bring precision diagnostic products to more patients. She has built her experience in precision medicine/oncology through not only her QIAGEN role but also through seven years working in precision medicine in AstraZeneca and prior to that working as part of the cancer genome project at the Sanger institute. Dr Dalgliesh is also an honorary senior lecturer at University of Manchester where she coordinates and delivers lectures for a QIAGEN sponsored BSc final year elective module ‘The Role of Diagnostics in Medicine'. This is part of a wider outreach role with the University and our NHS hospital. Through these roles she is keen to impact the local UK science community. About Bruntwood SciTech Bruntwood SciTech is the UK's largest dedicated property platform serving the growth of the nation's knowledge economy to become a global science and technology superpower. It is also the leading developer of city-wide innovation ecosystems and specialist environments, helping companies - particularly those in the science and technology sectors - to form, scale and grow A joint venture between Bruntwood, Legal & General and the Greater Manchester Pension Fund (GMPF), Bruntwood SciTech provides high quality office and laboratory space and tailored business support, offering unrivalled access to finance, talent and markets, an extensive clinical, academic and public partner network and a sector-specialist community of more than 1100 companies. 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Its campus locations include Alderley Park in Cheshire; West Village in Leeds; Innovation Birmingham; Birmingham Health Innovation Campus in partnership with the University of Birmingham; Melbourn Science Park in Cambridgeshire; Liverpool Science Park as a shareholder in Sciontec Liverpool; White City Deep Tech Campus in partnership with Imperial College London; and a cluster in the heart of Manchester's Oxford Road Corridor knowledge quarter - Manchester Science Park, Citylabs in partnership with Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), Circle Square - a joint venture with Vita Group; and the £1.7bn JV partnership with The University of Manchester - Sister, formerly known as IDManchester. Its city centre innovation hubs include Bloc, Bond, 111 Piccadilly, Pall Mall and Manchester One in Manchester; Platform in Leeds; Cornerblock and Centre City in Birmingham; and The Plaza in Liverpool. Website / Twitter / LinkedIn / Instagram

In this episode, we hear from Deb Russell, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN-CNP, ACHPN® with over 20 years in the field, currently leading care in an outpatient, harm-reduction-based palliative clinic. She provides palliative support to patients undergoing active cancer treatment who are also living with substance use disorders—a population with complex and often unmet needs.  Deb shares firsthand insight into:  Navigating symptom management during cancer treatment in patients with active addiction  Building trust through a harm-reduction approach  Collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team including a physician and pharmacist  Deb shares the unique challenges and clinical considerations—of meeting this patient population where they are—safely managing pain, communication, and care coordination. This conversation offers practical insights and compassionate strategies for anyone caring for patients with co-occurring serious illness and SUD.      Deb Russell, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN-CNP, ACHPN® Deb Russell, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, APRN-CNP, ACHPN® is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner specializing in Palliative Care, with a focus on cancer and addiction. With a deep commitment to patient-centered care, Deb provides compassionate support to patients battling both cancer and substance use disorders.   With over 18 years of experience mostly inpatient, now in the ambulatory setting, Deb works closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop care plans that improve patient outcomes. Deb is passionate about bridging the gap between oncology and addiction, advocating for treatment approaches that empower patients throughout their journey.  Deb has co-authored a paper “Creating a Palliative Care Clinic for Patients with Cancer and Substance Use Disorder” and presented a poster at the Oncology Nursing Congress on” Nurse Practitioner Integration in a Multidisciplinary Team Caring for Patients with Cancer and Addiction”.    Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN®, FAANP Dr. Brett Snodgrass has been a registered nurse for 28 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 18 years, practicing in multiple settings, including family practice, urgent care, emergency departments, administration, chronic pain and palliative medicine. She is currently the Operations Director for Palliative Medicine at Baptist Health Systems in Memphis, TN. She is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is also a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse. She completed a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Alabama – Huntsville. She is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner speaker and teacher. Brett is a chronic pain expert, working for more than 20 years with chronic pain and palliative patients in a variety of settings. She is honored to be the HPNA 2025 podcast host. She is married with two daughters, two son in laws, one grandson, and now an empty nest cat. She and her family are actively involved in their church and she is an avid reader.

We're wrapping up another incredible season of Insight: The Stripped Back Podcast with not one, but two brilliant guests who embody growth, grit, and supporting others.First up on The Overload Segment, we're joined by none other than UK-based electrician and YouTube sensation Adam Stears aka SOTA Electrical. Adam takes us through the unexpected turns of his career journey, sharing where he thought life would take him and how he found his calling in the electrical trade. He opens up about building his brand, going self-employed, and why investing in social media and self-marketing can be the game-changer your trade business needs.Closing out the season is Edel McSorley, Operations Director at Mr Price. Edel shares powerful personal stories about the impact her late father had on her mindset and how his lessons on perseverance continue to shape her path. From climbing the ranks to becoming a key leader at Mr Price, to pushing for a more inclusive and equitable workplace, Edel's insight is a must-listen for any business owner, leader, or change-maker.Huge thanks to our headline sponsor Robus Lighting for their continued support and to Snickers Workwear Ireland for backing Season 6 – your belief in our vision means the world.We're taking a short break to regroup and plan for a bigger, better Season 7. Make sure you hit follow on your preferred podcast platform so you don't miss any bonus episodes we might drop in the meantime.Thanks for tuning in, see you soon!

Episode GuestJack Parsons interviews Nathan Coe, the Chief Executive Officer of Auto Trader UK, where he has been a driving force behind the company's operational and technological evolution for over 18 years. Since joining the company, Nathan has held several senior leadership roles including Operations Director and Product & Technology Director, where he oversaw critical functions such as product development, marketing, data, and technology. Appointed CEO in February 2020, Nathan brings a wealth of experience in corporate strategy and digital transformation, built on earlier roles in corporate development at Telstra and Sensis. His tenure reflects a deep commitment to innovation and efficiency within the automotive marketplace sector.Episode Timestamps0:00 – Meet Nathan Coe: CEO of Auto Trader & His Duvet Flip0:31 – First Jobs, Family Background & Early Career Aspirations2:09 – From PWC to Purpose: Moving Beyond Money-Driven Goals3:36 – Proving People Wrong & Embracing the Inner Rebel5:00 – Was There a Grand Career Plan? (Spoiler: No)6:45 – Breaking into Competitive Graduate Roles8:44 – Tips for Interviews, Standing Out & Being Authentic11:20 – What Auto Trader Looks for in Candidates12:58 – The Importance of Teamwork, Collaboration & EQ14:45 – Inside Auto Trader's Quirky Culture & Values17:01 – Inclusion as a Strategy, Not Just a Policy19:14 – Longevity at Auto Trader: 10-Year Avg. Tenure20:45 – Nathan's First Car (and Why the Window Fell In)22:33 – Buying Your First Car: Insurance, Costs & Tips25:00 – How Auto Trader Helps You Buy Smarter with Tech26:51 – The Tank Listed on Auto Trader (Yes, Really)28:30 – Content Responsibility & Platform Trust30:00 – Behind the Scenes: AI & Data Science at Auto Trader31:36 – Career Paths at Auto Trader: Tech, Product, B2B & More33:30 – From Magazine to Digital: A Tough but Bold Transition35:12 – Launched Before Google: Auto Trader's 1995 Website36:49 – Why Owning Cars Still Matters in the Digital Age38:41 – Making Car Buying Seamless with Tech40:22 – What's Next for Auto Trader? The Digital Future42:36 – Impacting Millions: Auto Trader's Reach in the UK44:10 – Leadership Philosophy: Care Deeply, Stay Grounded45:51 – Advice on Resilience: No One Promised It'd Be Easy47:29 – Nathan's Duvet Flip: Empowering Others to Break Limits49:00 – Closing Thoughts & A Legacy of ImpactEpisode Partners✈️ easyJetExplore exciting career opportunities at easyJet, one of Europe's leading airlines. Whether you're passionate about aviation, customer service, engineering, or corporate roles, easyJet offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and growth.https://bit.ly/3yCRlNS

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Victor Diaz, Co-Founder of Solitek. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Victor, covering: Falling in love with medicinal chemistry and ending up experiencing the culture shock of North East England! Why Victor fell in love with working on a variety of projects at CROs/CDMOs The benefits of solid state chemistry and its value in pre-clinical formulation development The starting story of Solitek and the decision not to take the easier path to becoming consultants His views on the market outlook and how the application of AI will impact the development pathway Victor obtained his Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Seville in 1998 before moving to the UK, where he built most of his professional career. Originally trained as a synthetic and medicinal chemist, he began his career at High Force Research and Medivir. He later transitioned from drug discovery to early development, marking the start of his journey in solid-state science at Pharmorphix. There, he progressed to Projects Director and later Site Manager, playing a key role in the company's acquisition by Johnson Matthey from Sigma-Aldrich. Victor then spent five years as Head of Physical Sciences at Almac, leading one of the largest solid-state teams in Europe and providing pharmaceutical companies with expert support in crystallisation, polymorphism, and material characterisation. After more than 20 years in the UK, Victor returned to Spain to co-found Solitek, continuing his mission to deliver solid-state and preclinical development services to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. He currently serves as Operations Director, driving the company's growth and innovation in the field. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating! Molecule to Market is also sponsored and funded by ramarketing, an international marketing, design, digital and content agency helping companies differentiate, get noticed and grow in life sciences.  

Send us a textHave you ever felt your spark dimming at work? That creeping realization that your workplace might be harming your mental health? Terence Nislow's powerful story might be exactly what you need to hear.In this episode Terence shares with host Arthi that when he realized his prestigious job with amazing benefits was slowly changing who he was as a person, he faced a difficult truth many of us encounter but few discuss openly. Despite the 36 days of annual leave and impressive salary, he found himself unrecognizable – quieter, angrier, and losing his natural enthusiasm for life. The wake-up call came when a friend asked if someone had died because his personality had changed so dramatically.What makes Terence's story particularly valuable is his methodical approach to escaping toxicity. Drawing on his Lean Six Sigma background, he created what he called the "Get Terry Back" project – complete with Gantt charts, milestones, and actionable steps that transformed an overwhelming situation into manageable progress. This strategic exit plan helped him overcome the golden handcuffs of excellent benefits and find his way to true workplace happiness.Beyond sharing his personal journey, Terence offers practical wisdom for anyone feeling stuck in a similar situation. His advice spans from seeking trusted support and journaling to exploring options and creating structured exit strategies. Most importantly, he reminds us that "no job is worth your mental health" and "walking away from something toxic isn't a sign of failure – it's a sign of strength."Terence and his wife now help others navigate similar challenges through their business, Your Project Mentor, offering practical tools and emotional support to those feeling trapped in toxic work environments. Their mission reflects a powerful truth: you deserve better, and with the right approach, positive change is absolutely possible.Ready to reclaim your workplace happiness? Listen now, and discover how to create your own path forward when a job is draining your spirit.About Terence Niselow:Terence is a Henley MBA graduate, a seasoned operations and process improvement leader with deep expertise in Lean Six Sigma and has a passion for driving efficiency, quality, and business transformation. With a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering measurable results across industries, Terence is currently applying his skills at Modulr as their Operations Director for Europe. Connect with him:Website: https://yourprojectmentor.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/terence-niselowYoutube: youtube.com/channel/UCGW8Ei_eDzIiZmg7mbztSVQSupport the show

Shane Thrapp always felt different. As an adult, he found out he has both ADHD and autism — two parts of his brain that sometimes work against each other. In this episode, Shane shares the weight of masking his symptoms, and how society's ideas about “real men” can make it even harder to speak up. Today, Shane is helping other men with ADHD as the Operations Director of the Men's ADHD Support Group. He's on a mission to show that being yourself shows more strength than pretending to be someone you're not.Related resourcesWhat is AuDHD?The Men's ADHD Support GroupTimestamps(01:19) Shane's ADHD and autism diagnoses story(05:48) The three-way battle between ADHD and autism(09:12) How is Shane as a boss? (10:21) Learning social cues, trying on identities, and societal expectations(15:04) The Men's ADHD Support Group, and building a community that supports each other in healthy ways(18:34) The biggest misconceptions about men with ADHD(21:38) Building a world that's better for his childrenFor a transcript and more resources, visit the ADHD Aha! Show page on Understood.org. We love hearing from our listeners! Email us at adhdaha@understood.org or record a message for us here.  Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give

Listen as Operations Director, Jen Dean preaches from 1 Corinthians 13:1-7, 13 on Sunday May 4, 2025.Support the show

In this insightful episode, Scott Stirrett speaks with Annelies Tjebbes, CEO of Roots & Rivers, and Hayley Rutherford, Senior Consultant and Operations Director, about a rarely discussed topic: how entrepreneurs can successfully take extended leaves of absence. Annelies shares her experience taking an eight-month parental leave where she completely disconnected from her business, including the practical "hacks" she implemented to maintain boundaries. Hayley offers the complementary perspective of stepping into an interim leadership role, highlighting the challenges of relationship transitions and the unexpected growth opportunities that emerged. Together, they reveal how a founder's absence can actually strengthen an organization by forcing the decentralization of knowledge, evolving processes, and shifting from a founder-centric identity to a more mature team-based structure. Whether you're an entrepreneur contemplating a leave for parental responsibilities, health reasons, or simply a sabbatical, this episode provides practical guidance on preparation, knowledge transfer, and relationship management.

Bongani Bingwa speaks to Operations Director at Door of Hope Children’s Mission and Co-founder of Baby Savers South Africa, Nadene Grabham about the legal, emotional, and ethical debate surrounding baby saver boxes . 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Find all the catch-up podcasts here https://www.primediaplus.com/702/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/audio-podcasts/702-breakfast-with-bongani-bingwa/ Listen live - 702 Breakfast is broadcast weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) https://www.primediaplus.com/station/702 Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://www.primediaplus.com/competitions/newsletter-subscription/  Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702   702 on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702  702 on Instagram: www.instagram.com/talkradio702  702 on X: www.x.com/Radio702  702 on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@radio702  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Parker and Kelvin Washington discuss what stars without a ring need to win their first title this year the most. Johnny Avello, Director of Race & Sportsbook Operations at DraftKings, joins the guys to dive into the betting numbers of the NBA Playoffs and preview the Kentucky Derby. Plus, is it fair to play rough against Steph Curry and his injured thumb?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode discusses a topic within a new Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) report titled, “Women in the Workplace Part 2: Utahns' Awareness, Understanding, and Attitudes.” This report has four main areas of focus, and today we'll be discussing the area of leadership development.Dr. Susan Madsen, Founding Director of the UWLP, is joined by two of the leaders for A Bolder Way Forward's Leadership Development Spoke. First, Shirlayne Quayle is CEO of PowerLane, and a Co-Founder of the Women's Influence Network and Timemaker Remodeling and Design. Second, Jamie Shaw is Board Chair of the Women's Influence Network, and is the Operations Director for the consulting firm SportFive. Support the show

In this deeply personal and resonant episode, longtime hospice nurse and podcast host of The Heart of Hospice, Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN®, shares an intimate look at the soul of hospice nursing — the part that's rarely documented but always deeply felt. With more than seven years behind the mic and a career alongside patients and families at the bedside, Helen reflects on the intimacy and intensity of hospice care, and the challenges of translating those sacred moments into clinical notes and checkboxes.  Together, we explore the personhood-centered mindset that defines exceptional hospice nursing: arriving as a blank slate, open and eager to learn who the patient is, then crafting care that honors the individual's story, values, and needs. Helen speaks candidly about the emotional toll of the work, the cumulative grief nurses carry, and the resilience it takes to keep showing up — not just for patients, but for ourselves.  Listeners will hear reflections on:  The artistry and difficulty of painting a picture through documentation  How hospice nurses excel at education and advocacy, even outside traditional care settings  What we're doing well as a community — and where we can grow  The value of Hospice Navigation Services and empowering families with information  The quiet power of showing up, day after day, with care and presence  This episode is a tribute to hospice nurses everywhere — a reminder that your work matters, your presence is powerful, and you are just as important as the care you provide.  Whether you're a hospice nurse, a health care professional, or a family member navigating end-of-life care, this episode will speak to the heart of what it means to accompany someone at life's end — with compassion, courage, and creativity.    Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN®  Helen Bauer is a highly experienced hospice nurse with more than 15 years dedicated to end-of-life care. Her expertise spans across bedside care, caregiver support, nursing leadership, and hospice consulting. Since 2016, she has been the voice behind The Heart of Hospice podcast, where she shares her deep knowledge and compassionate approach to end-of-life care.  As the founder of Hospice Navigation Services, Helen provides unbiased, expert guidance and support for individuals and families navigating the complexities of hospice and serious illness. Her work as an End of Life Educator and Advocate focuses on empowering caregivers and hospice workers, ensuring that those facing serious illness experience the best possible care at the end of life. Known for her compassion, empathy, and respect, she remains a trusted resource in the field of hospice care.    Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN®, FAANP Dr. Brett Snodgrass has been a registered nurse for 28 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 18 years, practicing in multiple settings, including family practice, urgent care, emergency departments, administration, chronic pain and palliative medicine. She is currently the Operations Director for Palliative Medicine at Baptist Health Systems in Memphis, TN. She is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is also a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse. She completed a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Alabama – Huntsville. She is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner speaker and teacher. Brett is a chronic pain expert, working for more than 20 years with chronic pain and palliative patients in a variety of settings. She is honored to be the HPNA 2025 podcast host. She is married with two daughters, two son in laws, one grandson, and now an empty nest cat. She and her family are actively involved in their church and she is an avid reader.

Known for its mountain scenery, spectacular coastline and fascinating ancient and recent history, Albania has become one of travel's most exciting destinations in recent years. In the latest episode of the World by Wild Frontiers, our team uncover exactly why it's captured the hearts of adventure travellers. Wild Frontiers founder Jonny Bealby is joined by Marc Leaderman, Product & Operations Director, and Louisa Ryder, one of our Travel Consultants who recently travelled to Albania, as they explore the country's fascinating historical and religious context, don't-miss-moments, safety, and the modern musings on this fascinating Balkan country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

✨ Tara Fraser, Creative Operations Director at Touchland (previously @ Spotify, Rent the Runway and Square) ☁️ How Tara landed her dream contract at Spotify and made the leap from full-time offers ☁️ What it's really like to produce global campaigns and work with talent like Jaden Smith ☁️ How to break into creative operations and project management ☁️ Why being a great manager starts with unlearning the need to be liked ☁️ The job search strategies Tara used to stand out and stay confident during career transitions Join the Sky Society Women in Marketing private LinkedIn group.Follow Sky Society on Instagram @skysociety.co and TikTok @skysociety.co

What You'll Learn:In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald, Andy Olrich, and guest Leire Martinez discuss the importance of sustaining culture and connection in organizations. They emphasize that culture is crucial for continuous improvement and can vary across different departments and regions.About the Guest:With a strong Lean Six Sigma background, she is experienced as an Operations Director managing multi-site operations, as well as a Plant Manager, Production Manager, and Continuous Improvement Manager in the automotive sector within a VUCA environment and during challenging periods such as COVID, the chip crisis, and material shortages. Her aim is to inspire the teams she works with to achieve results as one, always acting with integrity, a willingness to win, and a commitment to making tomorrow better.Links:Click Here For Leire Martinez LinkedIn

Program and Operations Director at Cumulus Media Albuquerque, Aaron "Buck" Burnett comes in to talk Cannabis and Psilocybin, the market, and recent legislation and new laws regarding both. All this with TJ on News Radio KKOBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered how to turn company knowledge into a smart, searchable AI tool?Get the behind-the-scenes story of building Netguru Memory—our internal AI-powered knowledge agent.Speaker: Pavel Averin, Operations Director at NetguruHost: Maria Achinger, Content Team Lead at Netguru

AI is evolving fast—from task automation to reasoning, reflection, and making decisions that matter. Listen to explore what's next and what it means for your business.Speaker: Angelo Dalli, Chief Scientist at UmnaiHost: Pavel Averin, Operations Director at Netguru

Send us a textHappy close to Women's History Month, listeners! Tara and EmKay continue to dive into the rich history of women's suffrage, led in part by the incredible Matilda Joslyn Gage. Ciarrai Eaton, Operations Director of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center, joins to share her expertise on Matilda, what to expect when visiting the house, favorite Oz easter eggs, and so much more!Show notes:Born Criminal: Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Suffragist by Angelica Shirley CarpenterMatilda Joslyn Gage CenterMargaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don BillieBond and GraceInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Welcome back to Truth, Lies & Work, the award-winning podcast from the HubSpot Podcast Network, hosted by Chartered Occupational Psychologist Leanne Elliott and business owner Al Elliott. Each week we unpack workplace news, explore the psychology behind behaviour at work, and tackle your toughest workplace questions.

In this episode, we explore the profound impact of Kelli Anspach MSN, CV-BC, NPD-BC, CHPN®'s thriving and sustainable training program, which has successfully trained more than 1,000 hospital nurses over the past 10 years through the End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) program, founded by Betty Ferrell PhD, MSN, CHPN®. By providing nurses with the essential skills and knowledge to lead compassionate palliative care conversations, this initiative empowers staff to facilitate critical "goals of care" discussions with patients and families. In this episode, Kelli and Brett discuss how this training not only enhances collaboration with palliative care teams but also drives improved patient satisfaction and better overall care outcomes. Additionally, the conversation takes a closer look at the return on investment (ROI) for hospitals and demonstrates how training nurses across all service lines is a cost-effective strategy to elevate patient care, boost nurse confidence, and foster a more supportive health care environment. With the right education, staff can empower frontline nurses across various serious illness service lines to make a lasting, positive impact on patient care. HPNA is proud to partner with Betty Ferrell and City of Hope to offer virtual ELNEC Train-the-Trainer courses twice per year. Visit the HPNA website for more information on upcoming courses and to learn how you can make a difference at the system level in your own health care organization.     Kelli Maher Anspach, MSN, CV-BC, NPD-BC, CHPN® Kelli has her BSN and MSN from Drexel University. She holds multiple certifications: Cardiac Vascular Certified Nurse, Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse. Kelli has her ONS chemotherapy administration certification, is a certified Aromatherapy provider, and a Level 2 Reiki practitioner. Kelli has planned, presented, hosted, and facilitated many conferences from Women and Heart Disease to Nursing Research to Integrative Therapies but the most rewarding was her work with End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC). Kelli implemented ELNEC across a five-hospital health system from 2013-2018.  This included securing grant money for the project and educating more than 900 staff in end-of-life patient care. Kelli was the Winner of International ELNEC Award for excellence in education, has as presented at local and national conferences, and is published in her field.  Kelli continues to be a strong advocate for palliative care and started a palliative care champion model for nurses in her health system to support identified knowledge and practice gaps. Kelli is a Nurse Residency Facilitator where she helps to support and mentor new graduate nurses in their transition to their first year as a professional nurse and lectures for the program on End-of-Life Nursing and Self Care. She teaches classes in oncology, telemetry nursing, and preceptor development for her health system. Kelli is a mother of three, loves to dance and hike, and enjoys her day-to-day role as a Clinical Nurse Educator at Lankenau Medical Center, part of Main Line Health System.   Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN®, FAANP Dr. Brett Snodgrass has been a registered nurse for 28 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 18 years, practicing in multiple settings, including family practice, urgent care, emergency departments, administration, chronic pain and palliative medicine. She is currently the Operations Director for Palliative Medicine at Baptist Health Systems in Memphis, TN. She is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is also a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse. She completed a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Alabama – Huntsville. She is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner speaker and teacher. Brett is a chronic pain expert, working for more than 20 years with chronic pain and palliative patients in a variety of settings. She is honored to be the HPNA 2025 podcast host. She is married with two daughters, two son in laws, one grandson, and now an empty nest cat. She and her family are actively involved in their church and she is an avid reader.

It takes a lot of engineering and expertise to deliver water throughout the Las Vegas Valley. Buck Osborne, Operations Director for the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA), talks about how our water system is designed and maintained to ensure access to our water supply, even during emergencies and natural disasters. Buck shares how SNWA's investment in our water infrastructure ensures a secure, reliable water supply.  Hosts: Bronson Mack and Crystal Zuelkehttps://www.snwa.com/https://www.snwa.com/

Welcome back to another episode of The Work/Shoot Show. On this episode Lyn is joined by Operations Director for KRVS Clint Domingue to discuss the Wrestlemania card, Top Draw Wrestling and much more. We hope you enjoy the show.

Congratulations to Lois on her LIBI LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD! My thanks to Lois Fricke, Operations Director of LIBI, for taking the time to talk about her history with Long Island Builders Institute and charitable efforts with Long Island Home Builders Care. In this episode you'll hear how she got started with LIBI, the strengths of the organization, and the quality of it's members. Lois proudly talks about the how LIBI members often make charity a priority.  SHOW TOPICS: LIBI's Tradeshow Expo on 10/21/21, LIHBC charitable projects, annual scholarships, Babylon's Food Bank, fighting NYS' scaffold law, NYS' new Governor Kathy Hochel, raising awareness for children with disability - are NYS parks equipped fairly, and last but not least, the growing interest in a 2022 LIBI bowling event!  To actively support Lois & LIHBC's submission of a bill for a charitable organization exemption from NYS Labor Law 240/241 (the scaffold law explained in this episode) please visit www.libi.org or email Lois directly: lois@libi.org. Sign a petition, speak out, get involved.

Ireland's newest media brand, Onic, has launched with a commitment to re-shaping the future of the audio and digital landscape in Ireland. Onic, formerly Wireless Ireland, is home to some of Ireland's best-loved radio stations: Dublin's FM104 and Q102, Cork's 96FM and C103, Live 95 in Limerick, LMFM and U105 in Belfast. The group's representative sales house, urbanmedia, will also become Onic. In a significant move, Onic also confirmed the launch of 10 new services on the much anticipated DAB+ trial across the broader Leinster area, a suite of new digital streams, an expansion of talkSPORT Ireland and newly refreshed websites. Onic has also invested heavily in visualised studios and is delighted to announce new POD and VOD offerings under the Onic Originals banner. In the coming months the group will launch the Onic App and Player, a space where it will bring all the group's live audio, podcast and visualised content together in a single destination. This new brand reflects the organisation's strategy to strengthen connections with audiences, partners and communities. With its extensive network, Onic enables brands to deliver their messages effectively, reaching diverse demographics across multiple regions - both nationally and internationally. This enhanced accessibility maximises campaign impact, creating deeper connections between brands and their audiences. Highlights from the Onic announcement include A suite of DAB+ and digital services delivering expanded consumer choice, and complementary audiences to our existing brands. These will target audiences in niche formats including Rock, Kids, Country and RnB amongst others. The expansion of talkSPORT Ireland, having secured exclusive Premier League football rights on Saturdays for the next four seasons, alongside the launch of a number of digital products. These include MNÁsplaining, a female sports focused show hosted by social media star Kayleigh Trappe, and the Beyond The 45 and 65 a GAA series featuring GAA icons Owen Mulligan, Lee Keegan and John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer amongst others. Onic Originals will include new podcasts later in the year hosted by established Onic talent including Kathryn Thomas from Dublin's Q102 and Thomas 'Crossy' Crosse from FM104. In addition to established talent, Socially Awkward will be hosted by some of Ireland's sharpest young voices - Brandon Caufield, Shanice Griffin and Daniel Devlin and On The Kase, led by the charismatic Kasey Campion. All are shining examples of emerging talent that will appeal to younger audiences. A roadmap of consumer products, including aggregator App and Player to enhance the user experience and deliver even more choice for our audiences. A new range of cross-platform marketing and advertising opportunities for our commercial partners as we weave our new digital products into our existing radio stations to deliver national reach. Sean Barry, Managing Director of Onic, said: "Onic will be a beacon for authenticity and trusted quality content. Every day our audiences welcome us into their lives and allow us to share their day. Individually and collectively, at home or on the go, we are their trusted companion, connecting in a deep and meaningful way. We never take this for granted. Onic is a new force in Irish media, building on a brilliant heritage, setting the standard for audio and video content in the years to come. We are excited to bring together a raft of authentic and talented voices, accelerating progressive innovation and driving engagement and connection across our audiences." Brian McCarthy, Group Commercial and Operations Director, added: "We have always strived to connect our advertisers with our audience in a meaningful way, and the launch of Onic gives us even more touch points to create dynamic, effective marketing solutions for our clients. Our enhanced product range will deliver new audiences and provide advertisers with opportunities to showcase their brands in a trusted and progressive environ...

On this week's episode of Taking Care of Business, we dive into the Dubai rental market with Lettings Director Josh Buckle and Paul Kelly, Operations Director. They discuss the 2024 rental transaction data, rental price hikes, and market behavior. Learn how the new AI-powered rental index will offer tips for both tenants and landlords to navigate the evolving market and find out which areas are hot for investment and what to expect in the Dubai rental market moving forward. Don't miss it!We Are Hiring - Apply Now! - https://rb.gy/2a90yz00:00 Introduction and Overview00:49 Dubai Rental Market Analysis02:08 Tenant Trends and Challenges07:02 Impact of AI-Powered Rental Index16:34 Investment Opportunities in Townhouses20:22 Tips for Landlords and Tenants28:14 Market Outlook for 202528:57 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

– How can teams and organizations align with evolving regulations such as DORA and others– How can industries adapt to stringent regulatory demands more effectively– Managing development costs with compliance in mindSpeakers: Satyajit Ranjeev, Interim CTO at SolarisHost: Pavel Averin, Operations Director at Netguru

Join us for an insightful episode featuring seasoned Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Meggan Mikal-DeMont DNP, APRN-FPA, PCNS-BC, CPNP-PC, CHPPN ®, FPCN® with more than10 years of experience in palliative care and pain management. In this whole-hearted interview, she reflects on her husband's nine-month experience with Stage IV colorectal cancer and offers an insider's perspective as both a palliative care clinician and caregiver- how as a couple they navigated the miracle they were hoping for within the system, how these experiences have transformed Meggan's clinical practice, and how life has unfolded since then. Listen for what the health care teams did well, areas where they could improve, and how administrators can champion hospice and palliative care services to make end of life easier for patients and their families.     Meggan Mikal DNP, APRN-FPA, PCNS-BC, CPNP-PC, CHPPN®, FPCN®Meggan Mikal-DeMont is the nurse practitioner of Pediatric Advance Care Team - Palliative & Pain at Advocate Children's Hospitals in Oak Lawn, IL.  Pursuing her interest in working with families that have children living with complex and series illnesses, Meggan has completed a fellowship in pediatric neurodevelopmental disabilities through the Illinois Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (LEND) program. She also has completed a fellowship in pediatric palliative and hospice nursing through University of Illinois in Chicago and through the Coleman Foundation. This led her to also become a board-certified pediatric hospice and palliative nurse in 2009.  Meggan, along with an interdisciplinary committee, started the Pediatric Palliative and Supportive Care program at Advocate Children's Hospital - Oak Lawn in October of 2012.  Her background as a pediatric intensive care nurse is where her love and passion for working with children with critical and chronic illness grew.  She is an End-of-Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) trainer and received that training at St. Jude's Hospital in Memphis, TN.  Meggan is an active member of the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association (HPNA) where she serves on the Advocacy and Legislative Committee. She participated as both an item writer and chair for the pediatric hospice and palliative nurse exam from 2010-2016. Meggan was also recently inducted as a Fellow of Palliative and Hospice Nursing (FPCN®) and is so thrilled to be recognized for her true passion and purpose to this field.   Becoming a widow and a solo parent in 2017 after her husband Andrew died from advanced colorectal cancer has only grown her passion for delivering and advocating for nothing short of the best delivery of palliative and hospice care. Meggan is blessed to be given a new chapter and now lives with her husband Nate, eight year old son Andy, bonus seven year old daughter Elizabeth, and two and a half year old rescue dog Zoey, in Plainfield.   Within palliative care, Meggan has a strong interest in the areas of patient-provider boundaries, patient and family advocacy, and the delivery of diverse, equitable, and inclusive care.   Meggan believes that caring for children with serious illnesses truly starts at the grassroots of relationships. She believes that the family is the center of the care being provided and it is a relationship built on partnership. Helping children live life to their fullest ability without burdensome symptoms is something that she strives to achieve each day.  Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN®, FAANP Dr. Brett Snodgrass has been a registered nurse for 28 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 18 years, practicing in multiple settings, including family practice, urgent care, emergency departments, administration, chronic pain and palliative medicine. She is currently the Operations Director for Palliative Medicine at Baptist Health Systems in Memphis, TN. She is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is also a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse. She completed a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Alabama – Huntsville. She is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner speaker and teacher. Brett is a chronic pain expert, working for more than 20 years with chronic pain and palliative patients in a variety of settings. She is honored to be the HPNA 2025 podcast host. She is married with two daughters, two son in laws, one grandson, and now an empty nest cat. She and her family are actively involved in their church and she is an avid reader.  

Erik has been in and around the beautiful game since his days as the Operations Director for Giants Stadium around year 2000. In that role, he got his first taste of professional soccer through the NY/NJ Metrostars, and the international teams that rolled through that area. Around 2008, he became the Managing Director for Red Bull NY and oversaw the development, opening, and operation of one of the US's best soccer-specific stadiums; Red Bull Arena. In 2012, he moved on to be the CEO in the successful reboot of the New York Cosmos in 2013. He oversaw international tours, championship teams, US Open Cup wins, and more. Around September of 2018, Stover Management and Consulting, LLC started up and Erik was involved in projects from Fox Soccer Academy (of Christian Fuchs fame), to consulting for Bundesliga teams, and something that is near and dear to my heart as a native Northern Jersey guy, the redevelopment of Hinchcliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ.  Erik was kind enough to carve out time in his day to jump on this humble production to talk about his journey in soccer and the recently announced "USL to Jersey" campaign. There are so many reasons to be excited about this project, and the announcement of USL's intention to go D1 only adds to it.   

Legend whispers of a time when Burning Man was a lawless Eden, a fiery playground of unbridled do-ocracy; no rules, just pure creative chaos. But as Black Rock City has grown into a thriving metropolis, so has the need for structure. We've gone from jokey forms for an ‘artistic license' to complex permit obligations. We've gone from giving ourselves permission to taking on a system that can feel overwhelming.How can we better balance radical self-expression with the necessities of a city? How can we purge bureaucracy, or are all those old rules essential for safety and sustainability?This episode delves into the "agonizing reappraisal" within the Burning Man Project, a movement to streamline processes and discard red tape.Stuart explores the dusty trail from Black Rock City's anarchic origins to the sign marked 2025. He talks with Louder Charlie, the Operations Director of the whole place. He also talks with Chef Juke of the DMV Council, and Level Placerman, Manager of the Placement team.Here's a sneak peek behind the scenesters who are preserving the unique magic while navigating the complexities of growth, and how they ensure that the spirit of creation remains accessible to all.Is it possible to balance the wild heart of Burner culture and the grown-up practices of a city? We're about to find out.The Camp Symposium - March 22, 2025Camps and PlacementThe Department of Mutant Vehicles2025 Ticket Info The 10 PrinciplesBureaucracy (Burning Man Journal) LIVE.BURNINGMAN.ORG

Are performance reviews a waste of time—or your agency's secret weapon?Too often, agencies treat performance management as a checkbox exercise, bogged down with vague feedback and awkward salary conversations. But Zoe Elizabeth Blogg, Operations Director at Reboot Online, has built a system that actually works. From structured performance reviews to proactive (quarterly!) salary reviews, Zoe's created a process that keeps teams engaged, managers confident, and top talent sticking around—all in a fully remote, four-day workweek agency.In this conversation, Zoe breaks down how to make performance management meaningful and scalable.Here's what we dive into:Why performance reviews fail—and how to make them useful (without the admin burden)Why Reboot runs salary reviews four times a year—without turning them into negotiation battlesThe key to training new managers so they lead with confidence, not confusionHow Reboot creates equally rewarding career growth paths for both individual contributors and managers.Plus, Zoe shares impressive details on her line manager playbook, and structured career pathways.Follow Zoe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoeelizabethblogg/Visit Reboot's website: https://www.rebootonline.com/us/Follow Zoe on TikTok: @fractionalzoFollow Harv on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harvnagra/Stay up to date with regular ops insights. Subscribe to The Handbook: The Operations Newsletter.This podcast is brought to you by Scoro, where you can manage your projects, resources and finances in a single system.

Happy Wednesday! Today on the podcast we chat with Dave Sheehy, Performance Operations Director at Lyric Music Theater! Dave talks all about his work with the theater and shares great advice for anyone who is looking to get involved with theater. Thanks for joining us, Dave! Also in this episode, Jeff shares his Mount Rushmore of places to take your date, Noel gives tips on snowshoeing,  and we play a round of STRIVEia all about February birthdays!  If you enjoy listening to the STRIVECast – please like, comment, share, or leave us a reaction! Who knows, you could even be the next listener of the week! Happy Listening!!

Ben Veshi is the Basketball Operations Director and Head Boys' Post Grad Coach at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia. Before taking on the title of Operations Director, Ben coached the Boys' High School Varsity Basketball team at Hargrave leading the team to four straight VISAA Elite Eight appearances and setting a modern school record for wins (26 wins) in a season in 2016-17.Prior to joining Hargrave, Ben held the position of Assistant Boy's and Girl's Varsity Basketball Coach at Marianapolis Preparatory School, and one year later was the Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Catawba College where he had been a four-year letter winner in Men's Basketball. On this episode Mike & Ben delve into the intricate balance he maintains between developing individual player skills and fostering a cohesive team environment. Ben articulates the significance of efficient practice design and effective communication, emphasizing the necessity of a structured approach to coaching that prioritizes both individual growth and team dynamics. Furthermore, he shares insights on the evolving landscape of college basketball recruitment, detailing the proactive strategies employed to ensure that players from Hargrave are well-positioned for opportunities at the collegiate level. Ultimately, this episode encapsulates the profound dedication required in the realm of coaching, underscoring the importance of adaptability and the relentless pursuit of excellence within the sport.Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @hoopheadspod for the latest updates on episodes, guests, and events from the Hoop Heads Pod.Make sure you're subscribed to the Hoop Heads Pod on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts and while you're there please leave us a 5 star rating and review. Your ratings help your friends and coaching colleagues find the show. If you really love what you're hearing recommend the Hoop Heads Pod to someone and get them to join you as a part of Hoop Heads Nation.Have a notebook handy as you listen to this episode with Ben Veshi, Basketball Operations Director and Head Boys' Post Grad Coach at Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham, Virginia.Website - https://hargrave.edu/athletics/varsity-basketball/Email - veshib@hargrave.eduTwitter/X - @HargraveHoopsVisit our Sponsors!Dr. Dish BasketballOur friends at Dr. Dish Basketball are doing things a little differently this month with $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish Rebel+, $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish All-Stat+, AND $3,000 Off the Dr. Dish CT+ during their first ever Semi-Annual Sales Event. Shop now and have your team more ready for the upcoming season than ever before.Fast Model SportsFastModel Sports has the most compelling and intuitive basketball software out there! In addition to a great product, they also provide basketball coaching content and resources through their blog and playbank, which features over 8,000 free plays and drills from their online coaching community. For access to these plays and more information, visit fastmodelsports.com or follow them...

Jorge SalasCEO and FounderNew Paths ExpeditionsJorge Salas, the visionary CEO and founder of USA based New Paths Expeditions, is guiding the celebrated tour operator into its milestone 10th anniversary in 2024. With a lifelong passion for wildlife and exploration, Jorge has extensive experience in the travel industry, having led expeditions across South and Central America, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the polar regions. He has served on the board of leading U.S. travel brands, including International Expeditions as Product Developer, Operations Director, Crisis Handler, Director of Safety, and Senior Expedition Leader, while creating personalized journeys for clients worldwide. His commitment to conservation and community development shines through his work with organizations in the Peruvian Amazon. Jorge's expertise in travel logistics and safety, combined with his passion for transformative experiences, has established New Paths Expeditions as a premier provider of immersive journeys to over 65 exotic destinations.summaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small podcast, Jason Elkins speaks with Jorge Salas, the CEO and founder of New Paths Expeditions. Jorge shares his journey from a young boy inspired by his grandfather's National Geographic collection to becoming a leader in the adventure travel industry. He discusses the importance of connection in travel, the shift towards private trips post-pandemic, and the unique cultural experiences offered in destinations like Papua New Guinea. Jorge emphasizes the value of small group travel and the careful curation of trips to provide enriching experiences. He also shares exciting plans for family-oriented travel experiences with his daughter, Josefina, as they aim to create memorable adventures for families.takeawaysJorge's passion for travel began at a young age, inspired by his grandfather's National Geographic collection.He has over 32 years of experience in the travel industry, starting as a guide in Chile.New Paths Expeditions focuses on small group travel to remote destinations.The pandemic has shifted traveler preferences towards private trips and family experiences.Cultural immersion is a key aspect of Jorge's travel philosophy.Papua New Guinea is highlighted as a unique and fascinating travel destination.Travel is about connection and sharing experiences with others.Jorge emphasizes the importance of expert guides in enhancing travel experiences.The company has grown to offer 58 destinations over 10 years.Future plans include family trips tailored for children, enhancing the travel experience for families. Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers at bigworldmadesmall.com.

In this episode, we explore two innovative projects—Project UPHOLDS (Utilizing Palliative care for Heart failure Optimized using Lay navigators to Decrease Suffering) and Project ADAPT HF (ADdressing All Pain Through navigator-led palliative care optimized for Heart Failure)—which focus on utilizing community-based lay navigators to optimize palliative care for heart failure, especially among older Black adults. We delve into the importance of shared decision-making and how co-designed interventions are shaping pain management trials, with a special emphasis on inclusivity and addressing under-representation in research. Rachel shares her personal journey and career trajectory, highlighting the privilege of being able to advocate for these communities and the impact of culturally responsive care. Rachel Duncan Wells, PhD, MSN, RN, CNL Dr. Rachel Wells is an Assistant Professor and Core Mixed Methods Faculty in the School of Nursing at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. As a nurse and Clinical Nurse Leader with more than 10 years of clinical experience in cardiac critical care, palliative medicine, and rural health, her research bridges the fields of chronic illness care and early palliative care and is focused on refining palliative care access for under resourced older adults living with serious illness. Specifically, Dr. Wells has focused on the development and testing of highly efficient and effective models of early palliative care for those living with advanced heart failure. Her emerging program of research focuses on the examination of active palliative care intervention elements and dosing of palliative care to develop optimized interventions that uniquely address palliative care needs, a novel approach to addressing health disparities in under resourced palliative care populations. She has been involved with a number of federally-, foundationally-, and intramurally funded grants as a PI and Co-I that have involved intervention development and tailoring and clinical trials testing and implementation of models of early palliative care for those living with serious illness and their family caregivers. Dr. Wells is regularly engaged in the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology, and the Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association, where she has championed efforts to educate clinicians and others to identify, monitor, and intervene early for cardiovascular challenges in under resourced populations.    Brett Snodgrass, DNP, FNP-C, ACHPN®, FAANP Dr. Brett Snodgrass has been a registered nurse for 28 years and a Family Nurse Practitioner for 18 years, practicing in multiple settings, including family practice, urgent care, emergency departments, administration, chronic pain and palliative medicine. She is currently the Operations Director for Palliative Medicine at Baptist Health Systems in Memphis, TN. She is board certified with the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She is also a Fellow of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and an Advanced Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse. She completed a Doctorate of Nursing Practice at the University of Alabama – Huntsville. She is a nationally recognized nurse practitioner speaker and teacher. Brett is a chronic pain expert, working for more than 20 years with chronic pain and palliative patients in a variety of settings. She is honored to be the HPNA 2025 podcast host. She is married with two daughters, two son in laws, one grandson, and now an empty nest cat. She and her family are actively involved in their church and she is an avid reader.

Devon Abts is Research and Operations Director for the Clemente Course in the Humanities, an organization whose mission is to provide transformative educational experiences, in the form of free college courses, for adults who face economic hardship and adverse circumstances. We speak with Devon about her work for this organization. But our primary conversation will …

In this episode of the Becker's Healthcare Podcast, Laura Dyrda speaks with Scott Smith, President, and Michael Shields, Operations Director at St. Anthony's Hospital, about navigating the challenges of Hurricane Milton. They discuss the hospital's meticulous preparation, their storm team's efforts during landfall, and lessons in leadership that ensure patient care continues uninterrupted in the face of natural disasters.

When Hurricane Helene devastated Asheville and western North Carolina, it left communities with widespread power outages, overwhelmed hospitals, and destroyed critical infrastructure. Months later, many are still navigating the long road to recovery after one of the most severe natural disasters to hit the region. For Nico Johnson, who calls North Carolina home, the storm was an urgent reminder of the escalating intensity and unpredictability of extreme weather.In the immediate aftermath, organizations like the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA) and Footprint Project took decisive action—mobilizing solar microgrids, portable solar generators, and atmospheric water generators to provide relief to those hardest hit. Matt Abele, Executive Director of NCSEA, and Will Heegaard, Operations Director of Footprint Project, detail their coordinated response. Matt shares how NCSEA rallied local support and resources, while Will recounts deploying renewable technologies ahead of the storm's landfall to ensure they were ready when disaster struck. Proactive measures—such as staging solar equipment and partnering with local solar companies can save lives, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and pave the way for more sustainable recovery efforts.Hear how clean energy transformed disaster relief in North Carolina and learn how you can support efforts to build resilient communities prepared for future crises.Our continued thoughts and prayers to those still recovering from this storm.If you want to connect with today's guest, you'll find links to his contact info in the show notes on the blog at https://mysuncast.com/suncast-episodes/.Our Platinum Presenting Sponsor for SunCast is CPS America!SunCast is proudly supported by Trina Solar.You can learn more about all the sponsors who help make this show free for you at www.mysuncast.com/sponsors.Remember, you can always find resources, learn more about today's guest and explore recommendations, book links, and more than 730 other founder stories and startup advice at www.mysuncast.com.Subscribe to Valence, our weekly LinkedIn Newsletter, and learn the elements of compelling storytelling: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/valence-content-that-connects-7145928995363049472/You can connect with me, Nico Johnson, on:Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/nicomeoLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickalusMentioned in this episode:CPS July 2024 V2