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What if I told you that in 2025, the way we access and exchange healthcare data will be fundamentally different?   For years, we've talked about interoperability—but now, we're seeing it take shape. Nearly 40% of the CommonWell network and most Q-HINs are responding to patient access requests, opening the door to a new era of seamless, secure, and patient-driven data exchange.   Paul L. Wilder, Executive Director of CommonWell Health Alliance, joins Eric to explore the future of healthcare data and the evolving landscape of healthcare interoperability. Learn about the CommonWell Marketplace, how patient access to data is improving, the increasing role of FHIR, and the critical aspects of trust and AI in healthcare. Paul provides key insights to help you and your organization position yourself for success.   This episode was recorded live at ViVE 2025 in Nashville.    About CommonWell   CommonWell is a not-for-profit interoperability advocate and Qualified Health Information Network under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), which facilitates the secure exchange of patient data across more than 36,000 provider sites, representing over 238 million individuals nationwide. CommonWell has enabled the exchange of more than 7.7 billion healthcare records. Visit https://www.commonwellalliance.org/.   About Paul Paul is leading the organization as it enters a new chapter in its pursuit of empowering clinicians, practitioners and individuals with interoperability services via its robust, nationwide network. With more than two decades of experience in health IT, Paul has held various roles focusing on imaging, clinical informatics, and interoperability.   Before joining CommonWell, Paul was Vice President of Strategy & Business Development for Philips Interoperability Solutions. He also spent close to 10 years with one of the largest regional HIE networks in the world, the New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC)—serving as its Chief Information Officer, Vice President of Product Management and Program Director for NYeC's Regional Extension Center. During his time with the NYeC, he helped nearly 10,000 primary care providers attest to Meaningful Use and solidified the state's status as one of the national leaders in health IT adoption. Each role enabled him to work and hear directly from providers and end-users of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)—which gives him an important perspective as a leader in health IT adoption and execution.   Paul received his Master of Business Administration from New York University, with a concentration in Finance and Operations. He also holds two bachelor's degrees from the University of Pennsylvania: one from the College of Arts and Sciences in Economics and the other from the School of Engineering and Applied Science in Biomedical Science. Paul lives in the New York area with his wife, two daughters and their newest family member, their dog Penny.   Bright Spots in Healthcare is produced by Bright Spots Ventures   Bright Spots Ventures brings healthcare leaders together to share working solutions or "bright spots" to common challenges. We build valuable and meaningful relationships through our Bright Spots in Healthcare podcast, webinar series, leadership councils, customized peer events, and sales and go-to-market consulting. We believe finding a bright spot and cloning it is the most effective strategy to improve healthcare in our lifetime.   Visit our website at www.brightspotsinhealthcare.com  

Choosing the right marketing agency can make or break your strategy—so how do you get it right? This week on Ignite, Cardinal's CEO, Alex Membrillo and EVP, Strategy & Business Development of True North Custom, Jane Crosby, dive into the RFP process, red flags to watch for, and why industry expertise is non-negotiable when choosing a healthcare marketing agency. Plus, our hosts explore the latest in media, performance marketing, and technology to help you stay competitive. Tune in for expert insights that will elevate your agency partnerships and marketing success! RELATED RESOURCES Connect with Jane - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeastrup/  How to Select a Digital Marketing Agency for Your Healthcare Organization - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/how-to-select-a-digital-marketing-agency-for-your-healthcare-organization/  How to Create an RFP That Finds You the Ideal Marketing Agency - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/how-to-create-an-rfp-that-finds-you-the-ideal-marketing-agency/  How Our Agency Maintains Exclusivity in Competitive Healthcare Markets - https://www.cardinaldigitalmarketing.com/healthcare-resources/blog/maintaining-exclusivity-in-competitive-healthcare-markets/ 

Panelists: • Col Timothy M. Helfrich, Senior Materiel Leader, Advanced Aircraft Division, Air Force Materiel Command • Mike Shortsleeve, Vice President, Strategy Business Development, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems • Diem Salmon, Vice President for Air Dominance & Strike, Anduril Industries • Mike Benitez, Senior Director of Strategic Product Development, Shield AI • Robert Winkler, Vice President, Corporate Development and National Security Programs, Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Simon McCrum discuss:Effective business development in law firmsEnhancing client loyalty through serviceStanding out with unique differentiatorsBuilding trust and collaboration internally Key Takeaways:Authenticity and trust, rather than sheer volume of connections, are the cornerstone of effective business development, as demonstrated by prioritizing fewer, deeper introducer relationships.A well-defined "service promise," crowd-designed and rigorously delivered, creates a memorable client experience that sets a firm apart from its competitors.Revisiting underutilized existing client relationships can unlock significant growth by exploring untapped legal service opportunities and addressing overlooked needs.Implementing transparent client feedback systems, like real-time service ratings published publicly, builds credibility, accountability, and fosters long-term client trust and satisfaction. "Business development isn't goodwill development; it has to be about money and profit." —  Simon McCrum Got a challenge growing your law practice? Email me at steve@fretzin.com with your toughest question, and I'll answer it live on the show—anonymously, just using your first name! Thank you to our Sponsors!Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/Rainmakers Roundtable: https://www.fretzin.com/lawyer-coaching-and-training/peer-advisory-groups/ About Simon McCrum: Simon McCrum, a Management Consultant, helps law firms strengthen and grow their businesses. A solicitor and former Equity Partner and Managing Partner, he has decades of leadership in law firms and legal teams. Qualifying as a lawyer in 1990, Simon moved from fee-earner to roles like Marketing Partner, Director of Business Development, and part of the Management Team at a £50m turnover UK law firm. In 2007, as Managing Partner of a Top 200 UK law firm with a £6m turnover, he led the firm from a trading loss during the Credit Crunch to its most successful year in 2010, becoming the UK's fastest-growing law firm. After the firm's 2016 acquisition, Simon launched McCrum Consulting to boost law firm performance and growth. He developed "The Perfect Legal Business" model, which inspired his bestselling book, The Perfect Legal Business, followed by The Perfect Lawyer. His upcoming book, The Perfect Partner, completes the trilogy. Connect with Simon McCrum:  Website: https://www.mccrum.legal/Email: simon@mccrumandco.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmccrum/ Connect with Steve Fretzin:LinkedIn: Steve FretzinTwitter: @stevefretzinInstagram: @fretzinsteveFacebook: Fretzin, Inc.Website: Fretzin.comEmail: Steve@Fretzin.comBook: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more!YouTube: Steve FretzinCall Steve directly at 847-602-6911  Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

If you're a lawyer looking for some fresh ideas and strategies as it relates to your professional development, you may want to consider using AI technology like ChatGPT. It's become a favorite of mine to use in my own coaching practice, and whether you've played around with it before or you've never thought to leverage it in your own career, I hope you show you the potential that is at your fingertips in this episode.   Learn how you can translate AI-generated information into actionable steps that will advance your professional development. I share specific ways you can use ChatGPT to gain clarity on your career trajectory, get new ideas for marketing and business development, prepare for job interviews and transitions, and so much more.    Get full show notes and more information here: https://thejoyfulpractice.com/175    

Wake Up Call is a weekly show that will be streamed live on LinkedIn every Monday morning. To catch the premier of each episode, follow Onramp's LinkedIn page and add Wake Up Call events to your calendar. After the live premier on LinkedIn, we will distribute each episode across Onramp Media's podcast channels and youtube page. Wake Up Call aims to educate financial professionals on the merits of the bitcoin investment thesis, how this asset class represents both a threat to legacy financial service businesses and an opportunity to differentiate oneself to retain and attract new business. Hosted by Mark Connors, Onramp's Head of Global Macro Strategy, and Rich Kerr, Onramp's President of Managed Wealth, this show seeks to provide financial professionals the “wake up call” they need, prompt them to have an open mind with respect to bitcoin, rethink their prior assumptions, become more educated on the topic, and learn from others who are already farther down this path. Mark and Rich bring a combined 60+ years of experience across traditional markets and financial services, and will share their unique perspectives in how their peers and colleagues can approach the realm of bitcoin. Wake Up Call will feature guests from various backgrounds and industries, who will share their own journeys to bitcoin and how others can get up to speed.

Meet Amit Bhargava, a seasoned Senior Strategy and M&A Executive. He has extensive experience working in industrial manufacturing, and most recently, he served as the VP of Strategy Business Development at Howden. Notably, he played a key role in the $4.4 billion KPS Exit from Howden in November 2022. He is now a Strategic Advisor role at Aggreko Amit's career path is fascinating. He started in engineering R&D, pursued an MBA, and later worked in consulting at McKinsey. His journey eventually led him to the world of Venture Capital and startups, specializing in strategy and M&A, which ultimately brought him to Howden, a Private Equity-backed organization, in 2020. In this conversation, Amit will walk us through Howden's transformation across its three main pillars: People, Process, and Technology. Our discussion centers on Howden's transformation, particularly its Aftermarket Business. Amit emphasizes their early recognition of stable and recurring revenue potential in this sector. They then focused on recruiting the right talent, establishing the right processes, and leveraging the right data insights. Amit highlights the importance of motivated leadership and clear top-down communication in the success of Howden's Aftermarket business. In addressing the challenges they faced, Amit provides an example of a spare parts pricing tool, illustrating how its efficiency suffered due to limited usage by frontline users. This underscores the importance of technology adoption and motivation at all levels of the organization. Amit points out that establishing measurable KPIs and transparent measurement and reporting processes was fundamental to the Aftermarket transformation journey. Amit passionately believes that educating organizations about the true potential of Aftermarket business in the Industrial sector and its impact on financial cash flows will be a game-changer. Listen to the full conversation to gain a deeper understanding of the significance of Aftermarket business, especially in the context of Private Equity-led enterprises.

May 9: Walk the floor with This Week Health. Check out the booths you may have missed at the spring health IT conferences. In this episode we feature:George Dealy, Vice President, Healthcare Solutions at Dimensional Insight Nanne Finis, Chief Nurse Executive at UKGJennifer Smith, Head of Brand Strategy and Management at AmwellMack Swenson, Vice President Strategy Business Development at OlahSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex's Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

Dan Findley is Director of Strategy & Business Development at The Andover Companies, responsible for scaling a Business Development vertical. His key responsibilities of the role include marketing, digital agency experience, existing and emerging agency technology, external industry relationships and representation, market analysis and product innovation, and agency partners success. Dan talks about the large cultural change mindset inside a large incumbent insurer, as employees shift over from 30-40 year veterans to new generations. His team focus on understanding the core competencies of insurance while also learning how to make it better. The Andover is owned by its policyholders so puts the customer-first, which on a practical basis means modernizing core systems and user experience as well as the digital agency experience. Part of the team's mission is understanding the enduring value proposition but also embracing change and how to work with younger talent. Dan talks about the speed at which insurers are moving versus brokers, and how professional development in the industry is taking shape. Dan has earned his Master of Science in Insurance Management from Boston University along with his CPCU and ARe designations. Follow the Insurtech Leadership Podcast airing weekly hosted by Joshua R. Hollander. We give you up-close access and personal insights from the leaders of the fastest-growing #insurtechs and most innovative #insurance carriers and brokers.

In this episode, Stella talks to us about the role CAE plays in the Advanced Air Mobility market and goes into detail about a white paper it published in 2020, which started to sound the alarm on pilot training for this emerging market. She shares updates since its publication, what she thinks needs to be done in this particular area, and talks about the various partnerships CAE has formed with multiple eVTOL OEMs. We also talk about a dedicated group CAE has launched to focus on AAM training and operation solutions and its 700MXR simulator, which was launched at last year's Farnborough Air Show.

The impending need for state Medicaid agencies and plans to administer redeterminations for Medicaid beneficiaries poses a risk of lost coverage for nearly 15 million individuals, especially for the vulnerable D-SNP population. Our expert panel provides insights into the groundwork needed to educate members about the requirements.   Panelists: Marty Janssen, Senior Program Director, Colorado Access; Errol Pierre, Vice President, State Programs, Healthfirst; Andrey Ostrovsky, MD, FAAP, Former US Medicaid Chief Medical Officer, Managing Partner, Social Innovation Ventures; Aanchal Falken, Vice President, Strategy & Business Development, Icario   Bios: https://www.sharedpurposeconnect.com/events/redetermination-strategies-to-maximize-continuous-medicaid-coverage/   This Bright Spots in Healthcare episode is sponsored by Icario Icario is a health action platform that unites pioneering technology, data science, and behavioral insights to connect everyone to better health. Icario develops personalized healthcare experiences that move people to better health with every action while reducing member abrasion through extrinsic and intrinsic motivations. Learn more at icariohealth.com.

This weekend, Beth's heading down to Huntsville, Alabama to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of Space Camp!  Space Camp has been inspiring trainees since 1982, and has been a gateway for the future's astronauts, scientists, and engineers.  On this episode, Beth shares her personal story of her very first time attending Space Camp (there would be several more throughout the years) and shares a chapter from her new book highlighting the experience that would forever change her path towards her work and success in the space exploration industry...with just one small obstacle that almost kept her from going…  So, like, totally chill and let's go back to the late 80's and enjoy this episode to the max!!   About Space Camp: Space Camp opened on June 13, 1982, launching what is now an internationally recognized STEM camp with more than one million alumni from all 50 states and 150 international locations. While in Huntsville, Beth and hundreds of alumni and Space Camp supporters will gather to celebrate AND witness the induction of the next class of Space Camp Hall of Fame members. These alumni have made significant contributions in their fields and we look forward to honoring them, featuring outstanding alumni and a fireside chat with members of the Inspiration4 team, the first all-civilian space flight, led by Jared Isaacman, a 1995 Aviation Challenge graduate. Jeffrey Kluger, Editor at Large for TIME magazine, moderating the discussion. Learn more at: https://rocketcenterfoundation.org/about/  About the 2022 Space Camp Hall of Fame Inductees:  Camp programs continue to be a gateway for explorers on the frontiers of STEM, and as part of the anniversary celebration, a Space Camp Hall of Fame ceremony will feature these outstanding alumni, former camp staff and friends of Space Camp: Brian Dudas - Boeing 767-400 First Officer, Delta Airlines (Aviation Challenge counselor, 1992) Derek Hodgins - Strategy & Business Development, Lunar Exploration, Lockheed Martin Space (Space Academy Level I, 1994; Space Academy Level II, 1995; Space Academy Level II, 1996) Peter Marquez - Head of Space Policy at Amazon Web Services (Space Camp 1990) Mandy Vaughn - CEO & Founder at GXO, Inc. - (Space Academy Level I,1990; Space Academy Level II, 1991 and 1992) Inspiration4 Team: https://inspiration4.com/crew  Jared Isaacman (Aviation Challenge Mach I, 1995) Chris Sembroski (Space Camp counselor 2001) Hayley Arceneaux (Friend of Space Camp) Dr. Sian Proctor (Friend of Space Camp) About the Auston Hatcher Foundation for Pediatric Cancer:  https://www.hatcherfoundation.org/  About the Cosmic Odyssey Scholarship: https://www.hatcherfoundation.org/spacecamp  Stay tuned for another Space Camp story next week, as we continue to celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Space Camp on the Casual Space Podcast! 

This week, UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak tweeted about payment regulation reform recognizing crypto stablecoins as a valid payment in the UK. In the same post, Sunak also linked a gov.uk page detailing other steps the government is taking to turn the UK into a “cryptoasset technology hub.” This includes: Legislating for a financial sandbox called “CryptoSprint,” which would be overseen by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Developing a “Cryptoasset Engagement Group” as an interface between industry and government. Examining tax reforms that encourage competitiveness. Commemorating this new approach to digital assets by way of a specially commissioned NFT in conjunction with the Royal Mint. Given the uneasy relationship between the UK and crypto to date, the skeptical among you will wonder what's going on. The UK is looking to crypto to regain a footing UK officials have generally taken a hostile stance towards crypto in the past. For example, as recently as December 2021, the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey reiterated comments that cryptocurrencies do not meet the definition of a currency, have no intrinsic value, and warned that investors could lose all their money. Addressing the Financial Policy Committee at that time, Bailey played down the significance of digital assets, saying they aren't a risk today but could be in the future. “It probably isn't a financial stability risk today but it has all the makings of something that could become one.” Then there's the FCA, which has been accused of taking a draconian approach in dealing with Binance as it seeks to register with authorities. The FCA said its approach corresponded with Binance's failure to respond to basic queries. However, in an apparent turnaround, Chancellor Sunak is now signaling a pro-crypto stance. He said the efforts are part of a plan to keep the UK financial industry “at the forefront of technology and innovation.” What's more, Chancellor Sunak also spoke about attracting businesses and jobs through this policy change. “We want to see the businesses of tomorrow – and the jobs they create – here in the UK, and by regulating effectively we can give them the confidence they need to think and invest long-term.” The EU is closing its doors The UK financial services sector brought in £165 billion ($215.7 billion) in 2020, accounting for 9% of the country's total economic output. The City of London is traditionally seen as one of the world's leading financial centers. But leaving the EU on January 31, 2020, meant losing jobs and businesses to competing centers. While the UK government acknowledged this, it also diminished the effect by saying the impact may not be as significant as initially thought. “The data so far suggests that jobs and business has been lost to other financial centres as a result of the UK leaving the European single market, but the impact may not be as big as initially feared by some.” Nonetheless, Patrick Hansen, the Head of Strategy & Business Development at Unstoppable Finance, recently commented that this change from the UK government directly responds to anti-crypto sentiment coming from the EU. He thinks the UK “wants to outplay” the EU and scoop up all the capital flight that's set to leave the region should proposals on unhosted crypto wallets get ratified in law. With Brexit, the EU lost its biggest financial hub, the city of London. Seems like the UK wants to outplay the EU with regards to crypto too. The timing of this, just a few days after heavy public backlash against an EU vote on crypto, is certainly not a coincidence.. Patrick Hansen (@paddi_hansen) April 4, 2022

This week at NSTA: The Bus Stop - NSTA Executive Director, Curt Macysyn, continues the celebration of Women's History Month as he invites Claire Miller, SVP Strategy, Business Development, Marketing and Communications at First Student to discuss student transportation matters. Claire highlights the importance of First Student's partnership with NSTA, and then the duo highlight the potential impact of the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new Clean School Bus Program. Claire outlines some issues that have arisen during the transition from diesel engines to electric powered school buses. Finally, the pair discuss what the future of school transportation will look like with alternatively fueled school buses.  What you need to know when you need to know it, always at NSTA: The Bus Stop.Support the show (http://www.yellowbuses.org/membership/)

Kayla and Will talk with Julie Denton-Price, head of Strategy & Business Development and Partner at BlueCotton. Julie gives insight on how influencer marketing, collegiate athlete licensing, and a nimble business model has helped BlueCotton find continued growth and success.   Find out more about today's guest at www.bluecotton.com   Learn about Sublime Media Group at www.sublimemediagroup.com

Show Notes The Modern Digital Enterprise Podcast Episode: Call Centers and Modern Customer Experience with NICE Chris is joined by Robby Paul from Anexinet, and Ray Hicken of NICE, to discuss the Customer Experience around Call Center. Modern Call Center software such as NICE's CXOne platform are much more than a phone call service. Today's customers expect a lot more around engagement, including asynchronous communications with chatbots and social media, as well as rapid problem solving with as little repeated conversations as possible. Hybrid and 100% remote work scenarios are discussed, as well as the power automation can bring to customer interactions. Host Chris Hayner, Enterprise Architect, Anexinet Guests Ray Hicken – VP of Strategy & Business Development, NICE Robby Paul - EVP, Contact Center & Collaboration, Anexinet Audio Editor Dustin Karrat Music Credits Bensound: Energy https://www.bensound.com/ About Us The Modern Digital Enterprise Podcast is a product of Anexinet. We use this platform to allow industry professionals and subject matter experts to discuss current trends and technology topics. If you have any questions please call us at (610)-239-8100, or email us at info@anexinet.com. We are online at https://anexinet.com.

  Phone reps are no longer the front line of customer service. Customers now reach out to their suppliers first through digital channels. In turn, companies worldwide view their call centers not only as a cost center but also as a revenue opportunity. AI across the customer lifecycle is driving innovation in prediction, conversation and analytics, backed by a combination of cognitive engines and human assistance. Listen to our conversation with one of the leaders in what is being called AI-driven conversational engagement. Seb Reeve, EMEA Director of Strategy & Business Development at Nuance, is responsible for defining and evangelizing the Nuance customer care proposition worldwide – sharing how companies can create extraordinary automated experiences. If you are skeptical about the importance of this trend, consider that Microsoft is about to acquired Nuance for an estimated $19 billion, the 2nd largest acquisition in Microsoft history. Join us to learn about what's new in customer engagement, and where it's headed. About our Guest: In his current role at Nuance as EMEA Director of Product Management and Marketing, Sebastian Reeve is responsible for defining and evangelizing the Nuance customer care proposition across Europe, the Middle-East and Africa – sharing how companies can create extraordinary automated experiences which their customers actively choose to use rather than simply tolerate and complain about. WVU Marketing Communications Today: Horizons is presented by the West Virginia University Reed College of Media, which offers renowned online master's degree programs in Marketing Communications.  

Get to the point where you actually are confident enough in your team, in your decision-making prowess, in your ability to consider failure, to think totally differently about the problem and see if there is a better way to attack it. – Matt Confer Hi everyone! Welcome to today's show. Today we talk about the Effective Decision Making For New Leaders with Matthew Confer. Matt is the VP of Strategy & Business Development for Abilitie, a leadership development company based in beautiful Austin, Texas. We also discuss: The importance of developing relationships Trusting and leaning on your team and allowing them to fail, Preparing for worst-case scenarios, Testing your comfortable limits, Thinking differently, and more. Click that play button to listen! Don't forget to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts! Good relationships contribute to project success If you don't invest early on in developing a relationship with those that you manage, it's going to be very hard when you get into the thick of a project and you have to really push your comfortable limits about what is possible to deliver. If you just jump right into the pure, active managing and delegating and never build any sort of a substantial relationships, it just makes things all the more difficult especially when you're talking about thousands of miles between you and doing all of your work virtually. Identify the problem, and simplify it When we throw a problem at leaders in our simulation, the initial instinct that everybody has is, “Ooh – a problem. I'm going to jump in and I'm going to solve it.” The problem is, most teams don't take the one to two minutes to say what actually is the problem that we're embarking on. They get so excited by the chance to solve something, that they never take a step back and identify what the problem is. The first step should be to identify it, and then simplify it. That should come before ever trying to embark on solving it. Pivot, Pivot, Pivot I almost never see a team in our simulation that ends up winning or ends up as one of the teams near the top that had one strategy, completely, effectively delivered that strategy, and never had to change course. You have to be comfortable with the fact that you need to adjust to changing dynamics – either changing dynamics at your company, changing dynamics in your industry. Matt's Leadership Advice Don't assume that the people on your team want to be managed the same way you would want to be managed. Links and Resources Connect with Matt: LinkedIn Twitter Abilitie Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner Productivity Tip: Time Blocking and Reminders App

Die Tour de France hat sich seit der ersten Austragung im Jahr 1903 zu einer der größten Sportveranstaltungen der Welt entwickelt. Inzwischen wird die dreiwöchige Radrundfahrt in über 190 Ländern übertragen. Einen großen Anteil am Erfolg hat die Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.), die seit 1992 als Veranstalter der Tour de France fungiert. Im SPONSORs-Podcast gibt Claude Rach, Head of Strategy & Business Development der Agentur, detaillierte Einblicke in Zahlen und Entwicklung des Sportgroßevents. Danke für deine Podcast Bewertung unter: getpodcast.reviews/id/1236559169 Wir freuen uns über Feedback zum neuen Podcast-Format! Darüber hinaus hast du Fragen oder Themenvorschläge? Dann schreib uns an podcast@sponsors.de  Mehr Infos unter: sponsors.de/sponsors/podcast  Jetzt abonnieren: Spotify | Apple Podcast | Android | Soundcloud

Despite her years of experience consulting for venerable brands, and her celebrated successes leading business development at 1871 in her native Chicago, Lakshmi Shenoy describes herself as a “Starter CEO,” with a propensity to come to the table with as much acknowledgement of the things she doesn't know, as the things she does. And it's that growth mindset that makes her, and the organization she leads, Embarc Collective, perfect partners for aspiring entrepreneurs in the fast-growing tech hub of Tampa, Florida.In her talk with Jesse, Lakshmi discusses the extraordinarily creative paths she's taken—from her first scrappy campaigns to save the earth's rainforests, to turning a sociology degree into a coveted advertising role at Leo Burnett, to finding ways to keep Chicago's graduating business talent from breezing out of the Windy City. You'll hear why she left Chicago to come to Tampa Bay at the invitation of Jeff Vinik, and learn the unique approaches she's taking now as she helps put Tampa on the map as a rising hub for top entrepreneurs in tech.Guest BioLakshmi Shenoy is the CEO of Embarc Collective, where she leads the mission to make Tampa Bay a prime destination for diverse startup talent. Before moving to Tampa, Lakshmi lived in Chicago and served as the Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at 1871, the top university-affiliated business incubator in the world. Prior to 1871, Lakshmi focused on growth strategies for a variety of businesses through previous roles at Prophet Brand Strategy, Time Inc., Procter & Gamble, and Leo Burnett. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from the University of Chicago, and a Masters of Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Lakshmi was recognized in 2017 as one of Chicago's “20 Rising Brand Stars” by Ad Age.Helpful LinksEmbarc Collective websiteLakshmi on St. Pete X podcastArticle: Jeff Vinik's Embarc Collective innovation hub opens in TampaLakshmi on LinkedIn and Twitter

Colorado Business Roundtable is thrilled to bring this episode of Profits and Purpose to you discussing the development of the Sikorsky FIREHAWK Helicopter and its imminent arrival in Colorado. From the website, here is a little bit about it: "Born a BLACK HAWK® helicopter, the Sikorsky FIREHAWK® aircraft relies on its proven military design to endure the unrelenting physical stresses demanded of the aerial firefighting and utility missions. Now, a new generation S-70i™ FIREHAWK® helicopter brings enhanced capability and flight safety to its high-payload role: extra power margin when dropping water or inserting firefighters at the fire line; 4 g maneuverability when fully loaded; a stronger airframe; and greater water drop control. A true multi-mission aircraft, the FIREHAWK helicopter can be quickly reconfigured in flight for search and rescue, hoist rescues and medical transport, even with its 1,000-gallon (3,785 L) external water tank still attached." Joining us are Jeanette Eaton, Vice President of Strategy & Business Development for Commercial Systems and Services market segments around the world, and Joe Rice, Director of Government Relations for Lockheed Space. They provide insight into the development of the Sikorsky FIREHAWK, how Colorado came to procure one, and more. Here is a video of aerial firefighting in action.  Jeanette has a diverse portfolio of experiences over 32 years, including 22 years with Sikorsky, spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management, Customer Support, Marketing and Sales in support of Commercial and Military rotorcraft and has guided Sikorsky into the firefighting market. As an engineer and program manager, she was involved in the original FIREHAWK design concept and production in the late 1990s with Los Angeles County.  Joe is responsible for the management of legislative and regulatory matters at the state and local level for Space, which employs more than 21,000 people and generated more than $10 billion in sales for the Lockheed Martin Corporation in 2019. Prior to joining Lockheed Martin in August 2011, Mr. Rice served two terms in the Colorado state legislature as State Representative for the 38th House District of Colorado from 2007-2010.  While in the legislature, he focused on economic development and transportation, passing legislation that resulted in significant jobs creation across the state.  He also previously served as the mayor of Glendale, Colorado, from 1996-2003. Hosted by Colorado Business Roundtable President Debbie Brown. 

In this episode your host and Co-Founder of PADT, Eric Miller is joined by PADT's Application Engineer, Robert McCathren, as well as Ahmad Haidari - Senior Director of Strategy & Business Development at Rocky DEM, and Marcus Reis - VP of Sales, Support & Marketing at Rocky DEM to discuss the company's partnership with Ansys and what their tool is capable of.  Rocky is a powerful 3D Discrete Element Modeling (DEM) Particle Simulation Software that quickly and accurately simulates the flow behavior of bulk materials with complex particle shapes and size distributions, for typical applications such as conveyor chutes, mills, mixers, and other materials handling equipment. If you have any questions, comments, or would like to suggest a topic for the next episode, shoot us an email at podcast@padtinc.com we would love to hear from you!

As we continue the celebration of Women's History Month at NSTA: The Bus Stop, Curt invites Claire Miller, SVP of Strategy, Business Development, Marketing and Communications for First Student onto the show. Claire and Curt discuss her transition into the student transportation field, as well as her role at First Student. The duo also highlight the partnership between NSTA and First Student, and Claire gives her insight about the future of pupil transportation. Find every episode of NSTA: The Bus Stop on Buzzsprout, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your favorite podcastsSupport the show

Recorded on Zoom in mid-March 2021, episode 32 focuses on how contractors work with electricity companies to meet the challenges of building major projects. The featured discussion is with Keith Sones, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Business Development and VP of Ontario operations for Valard. In my conversation with Keith, we discuss project complexity, working with communities and first nations, the challenges of building infrastructure, of building for a net zero future, and making sure we have the people to meet what the future may bring. And like many previous podcasts, we close the conversation with a book recommendation.

Join host Adam Michalski as he interviews  Markus Zirn, Head of Strategy & Business Development at Workato. Markus and Adam discuss how he has taken an organization that sold mostly direct to becoming a powerhouse at selling with partners.Topics Covered:How to get your sales team comfortable  and efficient at selling with partnersWhy boutique consultancies have been an integral piece to Markus's successHow to make the organizational transition from direct selling to indirect sellingWhat best practices Markus uses to maximize partnership salesWhat Markus sees coming in the partnership landscape over the next 5 to 10 yearsPartner with Workato:WorkatoPartner with WorkatoSponsors:Partnership LeadersCustomer.ioPartnered.ioSubscribe at www.partneredpodcast.com.Interested in joining the podcast? Reach out to hello@partnered.io. 

In this episode, Dr. Thomas Schwaab, Chief of Strategy, Business Development and Outreach at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Here, he outlined his key priorities as a physician leader and how the pandemic is affecting cancer care.

Matthew Confer - TEDx Speaker and VP of Strategy & Business Development at Abilitie Matthew's TEDx: https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_confer_before_you_decide_3_steps_to_better_decision_making Matthew's Company, Abilitie: https://www.abilitie.com/about/ #BeABetterLeader #HackingYourLeadership #StarkEngagementConsulting #LifeOfLozo Hacking Your Leadership Website Hacking Your Leadership Instagram Leadership Memes Twitter Stark Engagement Consulting Life Of Lozo

This episode, we were joined by Faye Iosotaluno. She is the Chief Strategy Officer at Match Group. In her position, she oversees strategy, consumer research, and new business growth for their global portfolio of dating products such as Match, Tinder, OkCupid, and more. Prior to joining Match Group, Ms. Iosotaluno served as the Vice President of Strategy & Business Development at SoundCloud and the Vice President of Digital Business Development at Viacom Media Networks, among other leadership roles. During this episode, we discussed topics such as the process of getting people on board with your strategies, the importance of liberal arts in business, and more.

Join BDO's Center for Corporate Governance Amy Rojik as she discusses transformative impacts on corporate governance within the consumer products and retail industries with Anddria Clack-Rogers Varnado, Vice President, Head of Strategy & Business Development for Macy’s and Board of Director for Umpqua Bank (NASDAQ: UMPQ).

John Helmer talks to Matthew Confer, VP, Strategy & Business Development at Abilitie, an expert in leadership and decision-making. How do leaders make tough decisions in tight situations? How do they deal with the law of unintended consequences, which can bedevil so many in positions of authority?   Matthew, who has run many simulation training events with leaders in large companies around the world, gives a three-step framework for tough decisions in tight spots, and discusses how leaders are coping with the tough decisions confronting them in the global pandemic.   03:26 A three-step decision-making framework 07:00 Tips for fast decision-making 10:48 Premortems and snakes 12:58 Decision-making and the law of unintended consequences 15:36 Decision-making in the pandemic 21:26 Matthew's personal journey to leadership learning 24:07 Advice for leaders coming out of lockdown   Matthew's Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/matthew_confer_before_you_decide_3_steps_to_better_decision_making Abiltie's website: https://www.abilitie.com/ Matthew's Podcast, Learning to Lead: https://www.abilitie.com/learn-to-lead-podcast/   Contact Matthew LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer Twitter @MatthewConfer   Download the new white paper from Learning Pool written by John Helmer – 'Experience: Theory, design and supporting technologies for an experience-based learning culture' https://learningpool.com/theory-design-and-supporting-technologies-for-an-experience-based-learning-culture/   Contact John Helmer Twitter: @johnhelmer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhelmer/ Website: http://johnhelmerconsulting.com/

This episode features the outstanding Christopher Kunney, Chief Strategist and Business Development Executive at Juno EHR. Christopher talks about how his company leverages technology to make better clinical decisions, improve disease management, boost the efficiency of the patient delivery process, and increase interoperability. He shares the goal of the company, the impact of integrating legacy technologies with cloud-based technologies, explains why his company calls it an EHR revolution, anecdotes and insights, and more. This is an incredible conversation you must not miss, so please tune in! https://outcomesrocket.health/dss/2020/09/

Adrienne A. White is the VP of Strategy/Business Development at Citizens Trust Bank. Previously, she was the VP of Finance of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. Prior to The Center, she worked at The Coca-Cola Company. She started the first four years of career at Ernst & Young LLP’s (EY) external audit services. Adrienne is a board member of the Atlanta Track Club, the nation’s 2nd largest track club. She’s served on the marketing committee and currently serves as diversity committee chair. Her term ends in December 2019. In April 2011, Adrienne was one of three leaders who launched the Atlanta chapter of Black Girls Run!, a national organization aimed at promoting an active lifestyle among African-American women through participation in running events. She also served as BGR! South Region Ambassador supporting 40 ambassadors across Florida, Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi in their efforts to support, encourage and activate over 25,000 members. Before starting her running career, Adrienne was raped, fell into a depression and gained weight. Adrienne's belief in God and the creation of her 30 before 30 bucket list, helped to pull her out of her depression. Adrienne is an accomplished professional and an influential voice in Atlanta politics, who knows she may be running for office someday. Oh yeah I haven't mentioned my Ko-fi page. The launching of my Ko-fi page is me embracing my talents, this is me walking in my purpose, this is me taking the leap, acknowledging that what I'm doing is providing a valuable service for the audience, the guest and the sponsors. BTW Podcast is a business. I took the leap 4years ago to drive for Uber/Lyft Full-time, so I could have the flexibility to devote to building BTW Podcast. Ko-fi is platform that will allow entrepreneurs/business owners to sponsor an episode PRE, MID or POST roll, it also allows you to buy me a cup of coffee. Thanks for accompanying my on this ride. Leave a voicemail to let us know how we’re doing and receive a shout out in a future episode. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/derek-oxley/support

Matt Confer is the VP of Strategy & Business Development at Abilitie. He specializes in team-based training simulations. Working with clients like Coca-Cola, Marriott, and Nokia, he is also the lead facilitator at Abilitie and a public speaker. Today, he sits down with host Jon Tota to talk about competition, both live and virtual, as a driver for team engagement and process improvement.  Want to learn more about Matthew Confer? Visit https://www.abilitie.com/ Or find him on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewconfer/

The second episode in season 2. Copenhagen Fintech visited Paris Fintech Forum and the BNP Paribas Lounge and met up with Dorel Blitz, VP Strategy & Business Development at Personetics. Dorel is an old friend of Copenhagen Fintech and previously Dorel was director at KPMG Israel Fintech department and a member of KPMG Global Fintech SGI Leadership team. In this episode we talk with Dorel about the startup nation Israel. What makes the Israeli (fin)tech ecosystem special and why Israeli entrepreneurs seems to aim higher in their global ambitions than their european and Nordic peers? How important the universities are for building an entrepreneurial ecosystems, why banks are not IT companies and the role of big egos.

The electrification of the automobile is an amazing phenomenon. Things that were in the super luxury cars a few years ago are now mainstream. To understand what’s next in the automobile, I had a conversation with Joseph Notaro the Vice President of Worldwide Automotive Strategy and Business Development for On Semiconductor in this week’s Embedded Executives podcast.

Season 4, Episode 3: In this second episode of season 4 of the IAUG Insider Podcast, Marilyn and Hardy continue their conversation about the relationship between RingCentral and Avaya. They also give a preview of some of the sessions you can expect to hear at Avaya ENGAGE 2020! The IAUG Insider Podcast is a product of the International Avaya User Group. Join host Kaitlynn Malinowski from IAUG Headquarters on Thursdays for a weekly discussion centered around the changing landscape of IT. Questions? Comments? Let us know by reviewing our podcast wherever you listen, tweeting us @IAUG, or emailing our team at podcast@iaug.org.

Season 4, Episode 1: In the Season 4 premiere of the IAUG Insider Podcast, join Hardy and Marilyn as they discuss Avaya. The pair of longtime friends share where Avaya is going, Hardy's future with the company, and the IAUG/Avaya partnership. This two-episode conversation will give you an overview of the Avaya business model in part one, and next week we will share more details on Avaya's partnership with RingCentral in part two. The IAUG Insider Podcast is a product of the International Avaya User Group. Join host Kaitlynn Malinowski from IAUG Headquarters on Thursdays for a weekly discussion centered around the changing landscape of IT. Questions? Comments? Let us know by reviewing our podcast wherever you listen, tweeting us @IAUG, or emailing our team at podcast@iaug.org.

Andy McLoughlin is a partner at Uncork Capital in San Francisco, focusing on B2B software opportunities. Uncork Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that commits early, helps with the hard stuff, and sticks around. Really. Andy's investments include LaunchDarkly, Coder, Crossbeam, Focal Systems, Human Interest, Pattern (acquired by Workday), Test.ai, Simplify, Fountain, GreatHorn, Bigfinite, and Identify3D, as well as a number of companies still in stealth. Andy was previously a prolific seed investor into many well-known startups. Postmates, Buffer, Intercom, Pipedrive, Hullabalu, RolePoint, Tray.io, Bugsnag, Thread, Calm, Secret Escapes, Apiary (acquired by Oracle), Import.io, Zesty (acquired by Square), Marvel, Cloud66 and more. Prior to becoming an investor, Andy is best know for co-founding Huddle with Alastair Mitchell. Andy had many roles at Huddle over the years - Head of Technology, Head of Product, Head of Marketing, Head of Strategy / Business Development, GM North America - but he was most passionate about building a great team and a great product. Andy stepped back from his executive role in 2015 but remained on the board of directors until the company's acquisition in 2017, when it was eventually sold to private equity for $89m in August 2017. That sum is far less than Huddle's reported peak valuation of up to $300M when it snagged a $51 million Series D funding round in 2014.

Our featured guests on The Water Zone were Bruno Marchon, Chief Technology Officer, and Frank Slovenec, VP of Strategy & Business Development for Water Harvesting Inc., which started in 2018 to commercialize atmospheric water harvesting systems based upon metal organic frameworks (MOFs).  This technology was pioneered by Professor Omar Yaghi at the University of California, Berkeley, and have been demonstrated to work for the atmospheric water harvesting application, even under very arid conditions.  They believe that there is more potential water in the atmosphere than in all the oceans, lakes and rivers of the world.  (Podcast recorded on October 31, 2019)

Zameer Kassam is the CEO & Chief Designer at Zameer Kassam Fine Jewelry. His family was in the jewelry business and he grew up working in their stores. He got his MBA at Harvard Business School (HBS). He was a business analyst at McKinsey, he was Director of Strategy & Business Development at MTV India and was the Head of Bridal at De Beers in London before founding his own line. I met Zameer because we are both Friends of The Costume Institute at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.    You've done a lot of interesting things in your career and lived in different places. What are the top three things from those experiences that influenced where you are today?  1. Growing up in family jewelry business - would go straight to the shop, learn about diamonds, rubies, gemstones, learn about how clients shop, role you play & value you have in celebrating special moments that people buy jewelry for. Wanted to do something different.  2.Time at HBS - a professor challenged them what would you do if you had all the money in the world? He realized he wanted to design jewelry 3. Time at De Beers Louis Vuitton (joint venture) - learned how LVMH thinks of design & brand building, masterminds of luxury. He got to go to the diamond mines in Botswana, Africa. He felt like a lot of men were proposing with very similar rings. It was a great experience working at De Beers to understand the business side of fine jewelry What steps did you take to start your company? Left his job before his student loans weren't paid. He moved to NY and stayed on his friends couch. A classmate from business school asked him to design an engagement ring for him to propose with. Zameer reached out to his family to understand how to best proceed. Zameer wanted to tell their love story in the ring they designed. He wanted to care for her & protect his wife for the rest of her life, and she is a bit clumsy. She is Columbian, & there is a history of people in her family wearing Columbian emeralds. The friend asked Zameer to create a design where the Columbian emerald is surrounded by Canadian diamonds (like me) that will forever protect her. It was about his love for her and the time he took with Zameer to share the story. The finance was so excited that her fiancé spent so much time with Zameer although he is so busy. Zameer took a lot of consulting roles, because he didn't have a visa to work in the US. 1. Called friends and asked them to be advisors 2. Everything he has to offer has to be communicated person to person (a lot of word of mouth). Create content to share what the finance did for his finance. (1 hour) 3. Be systematic about the process - have a 3 step process. Step 1: Zameer trains the person on what he thinks is worth it vs. not worth it for stones. 2. Learn the love or family story (1 hour) 3. Share notes, sketches and diamonds, take a deposit and start making the ring. It can happen in less than 3 hours in about 3 weeks instead of someone spending a ton of time walking up & down 5th avenue to try to find a ring How is Zameer Kassam Fine Jewelry different from other jewelry brands? Do you want something that screams the brand name? Do you want something very sparkly that may not be great quality? What is the objective in the piece of jewelry. Zameer's pieces are more special and personal, and each piece is unique. There is a world of people who are classic and timeless, but they want something different. Find a world where it is classic, but in a personal way. You won't get bored of the piece, and it won't look like it was made in the year it was made, but hard to tell because it is timeless.  How many people does it take to make one of your rings? 3 people unless something very unique they need expertise for. Usually takes about 3 weeks, but they can rush it. Don't be afraid to look outside your industry for people who can transform your industry. Can be helpful to get anoth --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/delia-folk8/support

Get to the point where you actually are confident enough in your team, in your decision-making prowess, in your ability to consider failure, to think totally differently about the problem and see if there is a better way to attack it. – Matt Confer Hi everyone! Welcome to today's show. Today we talk about the Four Elements of Effective Decision-Making for New Leaders with Matt Confer. Matt is the VP of Strategy & Business Development for Abilitie, a leadership development company based in beautiful Austin, Texas. We also discuss: The importance of developing relationships Trusting and leaning on your team and allowing them to fail, Preparing for worst-case scenarios, Testing your comfortable limits, Thinking differently, and more. Click that play button to listen! Don't forget to subscribe and rate us on Apple Podcasts! Good relationships contribute to project success If you don't invest early on in developing a relationship with those that you manage, it's going to be very hard when you get into the thick of a project and you have to really push your comfortable limits about what is possible to deliver. If you just jump right into the pure, active managing and delegating and never build any sort of a substantial relationship, it just makes things all the more difficult especially when you're talking about thousands of miles between you and doing all of your work virtually. Identify the problem, and simplify it When we throw a problem at leaders in our simulation, the initial instinct that everybody has is, “Ooh – a problem. I'm going to jump in and I'm going to solve it.” The problem is, most teams don't take the one to two minutes to say what actually is the problem that we're embarking on. They get so excited by the chance to solve something, that they never take a step back and identify what the problem is. The first step should be to identify it, and then simplify it. That should come before ever trying to embark on solving it. Pivot, Pivot, Pivot I almost never see a team in our simulation that ends up winning or ends up as one of the teams near the top that had one strategy, completely, effectively delivered that strategy, and never had to change course. You have to be comfortable with the fact that you need to adjust to changing dynamics – either changing dynamics at your company, changing dynamics in your industry.     Links and Resources Connect with Matt: LinkedIn Twitter Abilitie Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything by Steven D. Levitt & Stephen J. Dubner Productivity Tip: Time Blocking and Reminders App

Here's a simple truth; there is no magic when it comes to pulling profits out of your business; instead, there are five simple disciplines you need to follow, consistently.  My guest, Brad Sugars, is the author of Pulling Profits Out of A Hat. This book is his 17th, and he is also the founder of ActionCOACH, which operates in over 70 countries, has more than 1,000 coaches around the world, and coaches 15,000+ business every week.    "Get the right people you get the right business. Good people, great business".  Going Global Brad Sugars believes that if you can succeed in Australia and you don't go global, you're insane. Australia is a difficult market, but once you crack the market you have the choice; be a big fish in a small pond, or you can be a small fish in a much bigger pond and reap the rewards.    It's No Magic Pull profits out of business is not magic; there are five disciplines to follow consistently. They are called disciplines they are not the sorts of things you do just once and walk away.   The Five Disciplines  Strategy Business Development  People  Execution Mission Strategy The strategy is about the business model, where you look at the core of the business. There are four parts: Leverage - Do the work once and get paid forever Scalability - The next sale costs less and gets easier. You need to remove the human element of making the sale.  Opportunity Size Marketability "If you have not sat down and designed the strategy for your business, you've probably got the wrong strategy for growth on a massive scale". Business Development Business Development is a combination of sales, marketing and customer service.  People If you grow your people, they'll grow your business. No one has ever outperformed their training.  Execution Execution is where the rubber hits the road; it's all about checklists. If you want consistent performance, and you want to scale your business, people need lists to follow.  "If you can't explain a process simply, you probably don't know it well enough to teach". Mission What is the value of the company over and above the profits? Do your customers and team love being part of the business?  People never leave a business; they leave the management of the business.  Exponential Growth & Adding A Zero When all five disciplines are working together, you will get exponential growth, instead of percentage based profit growth.  So instead of trying to grow your business by 15% why not think about increasing it 15 times.  Once you get the fundamentals right, your goal should be to expand it to as many places as you can. You Get Paid 3 Ways  Your business should be paying you three ways:  Cashflow- you get paid wages or dividends from your profits. The business helps you invest a buys your assets.  The business helps build a saleable asset.  Your goal when you set up a business should be for it to run without you.  3 Reasons business Coaching Works The knowledge the coach has Accountability, the coach, brings to the table The coach can see the forest for the trees Customer Numbers  How many new customers do you want per week? If you have too many, can you service them? If you have too few your not keeping your staff busy enough and this effects cash flow.  Knowing your acquisition costs per customer is essential. If it costs $30 to buy a customer with marketing and the customer spends $100, you can afford as many customers as your service team can handle.  Monday Morning Tip Make a list on Friday afternoon of what needs to be done on Monday. Don't wait until Monday, and to make it simple, repeat this process every afternoon for the next day.  If you have any questions about this podcast episode, please send me an email at tf@tysonfranklin.com  You can also connect with Brad Sugars at www.actioncoach.com, www.bradsugars.com, and www.pullingprofits.com.  Podcast Reviews If you enjoy listening to It’s No Secret with Dr T., please tell your friends, and if you enjoy it a lot, it will put a HUGE smile on my face if you left a review on iTunes, or wherever you like to listen to podcasts.  Subscribe To My Newsletter If you'd like to be kept up to date with my speaking engagements, EVENTS and other activities I'm involved in, please sign up to my NEWSLETTER, and I promise not to spam you with daily emails.  FREE DOWNLOAD: First 16 Pages of My Book – It’s No Secret There’s Money in Small Business. If you're a Podiatrist you may prefer to order my first book; It's No Secret There's Money In Podiatry. 

Leadership development is a big topic, it cannot be reduced to a series of bullet points stuck on PowerPoint slides. If we are to develop great leaders, we need patience, and we need to provide impactful experiences and create learning spaces where leaders can work with colleagues to learn, reflect, and grow. Simulations can be an enjoyable and effective part of that ... if they are well-designed! In this podcast we talk to Bjorn Billhardt and Matt Confer who share their top five tips to creating great leadership development simulations Bjorn Billhardt is the CEO of Abilitie. Prior to founding Abilitie in 2015, Bjorn was the CEO of Enspire Learning, Inc., a custom e-learning development company he co-founded in 2001. Abilitie offers award-winning team-based leadership simulations that hone people management, business acumen, and strategic leadership skills. Abilitie’s simulations have been utilized by over 40 members of the Fortune 500 in more than 30 countries around the world. Bjorn is a recognized authority in the field of talent development and simulation design and has been a speaker at conferences such as Training, ASTD, and ISPI. Matt Confer is the VP of Strategy & Business Development at Abilitie focused on new client relationships and partnership development in the learning & development industry. Matt’s interest in the learning & development space began at Deloitte Consulting where he was a Manager in their Project Controller Practice and worked to help develop and then facilitated a brand new on boarding program for new campus hires.  

Imtiaz Patel is a management consultant who has a proven track record of driving significant growth and profit improvement. He has extensive experience in a variety of industries, including retail, consumer goods, media, cybersecurity and financial services. As a consultant, he has led engagements for some of the best-known brands in the US and Europe and as an operator, he has conceived and launched businesses that have generated hundreds of millions in revenue.   Prior to launching his own consulting firm, Imtiaz was the Head of Strategy & Business Development for The Children’s Place, where he was also the interim Chief Marketing Officer, led the international business and eCommerce.  He also held a number of strategy and operational roles at Dow Jones & Company, the publisher of The Wall Street Journal. His tenure there was focused on driving a number of major transformation initiatives, including developing and executing on turnaround plans. His efforts resulted in a doubling of circulation revenue for The WSJ which a substantial increase in profitability. While at The WSJ, he also launched new businesses that extended the brand into new categories, including wine and travel. He has also spent 12 years in management consulting with Kurt Salmon Associates, Deloitte Consulting, and Scient, focused on the retail industry developing growth strategy, marketing strategy, customer analytics, cost reduction and new concept development.   Imtiaz graduated from The London School of Economics with a B.Sc in Economics, Accounting, and Finance and earned his MBA from Columbia Business School.

Katherine sits down with Jordan Kleinsmith, Director of Innovation in Strategy/Business Development, and Irish McIntyre, VP of Production Management, to discuss how AI is improving work for tax professionals and how they can leverage this new technology for success.

A conversation on Blockchain technology hosted by Katherine Manuel, Senior Vice President of Innovation in Strategy/Business Development, featuring Thomson Reuters experts: Jordan Kleinsmith - Director, Innovation in Strategy/Business Development Joseph Raczynski - Manager, Technical Client Management in Professional & Consulting Services Sam Chadwick - Director of Strategy in Innovation and Blockchain in Strategy/Business Development For an in-depth read, check out more insights at: https://www.thomsonreuters.com/en/reports/blockchain.html

Stopping the Revolving Door of Employee Attrition. People leave your company because they are dissatisfied. If you are running a company and driving things too fast, you really need to take a minute to look around you and ask yourself, “are the people around me getting what THEY need from our organization”? Brian Montes of Strategy & Business Development for KEB joins us to discuss Organizational behaviors that can lead to employee dissatisfaction. Brian oversees the day to day sales and operations of KEB, a Southern California based HR Management & Payroll firm. Since 2014, he has helped hundreds of companies better manage their talent, optimize their business operations, bring an ROI to HR and increase stakeholder value. Brian can be reached at KEB  Check out the Blog on the Stride Search, Inc site for the supplementary “show recap” article with detailed takeaways/insights from the interview.