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Even before she expresses it outwardly, it is clear that Alison Campbell is deeply passionate about technology transfer and that working in this field brings her a lot of joy. In today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking to a woman who was one of the first technology transfer managers at the Medical Research Council and is currently the Director of Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI).  KTI is national office which aims to make it easier for companies to connect and engage with publicly funded research, and many countries are now looking to replicate the model which was created by Alison and her team.  Alison's outlook on life involves a combination of being open to serendipity and making one's own luck. This refreshing perspective, combined with her wide range of experience, makes for a rich and inspirational discussion. Alison and I discuss some of the projects she has worked on in university settings, as a consultant, as part of the Expert Group appointed by the European Commission Joint Research Centre, as chair of the board for a number of organizations, and of course, at KTI. She also shares what she believes to be the keys to success, and some of the reasons she feels so privileged to work in the technology transfer industry.    In This Episode: [03:11] Alison explains how she ended up as one of the first managers of technology transfer at the Medical Research Council, and some of the work she did there.  [05:44] How Alison feels about her experience working at a university and as a consultant.  [06:47] What drove Alison to pursue the position she currently holds at Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI).   [08:23] Some of the reasons that Alison feels so privileged to have been able to work in the technology transfer field.   [11:11] Alison explains why KTI exists, and how this national office fulfils its role.    [13:06] Resources which can be found on the KTI website, and how these make it easier for companies to collaborate with universities.  [17:20] The evolution of research commercialization in Ireland.  [19:02] One of the recommendations that came out of 2-years' worth of working group meetings about technology transfer in Ireland.  [20:19] Why Alison shaped KTI the way she did, and how she knows she did the right thing.  [21:27] How Alison's office is currently structured and the main pillars of work which she and her team focus on.  [23:25] The survey which Alison's team produces every year, and the reason they do this.   [25:57] Tasks that Alison was involved in as a member of the Expert Group appointed by the European Commission Joint Research Centre in 2019 and 2020.  [27:31] Learnings that arose from the research done by the Expert Group.  [29:32] Examples of the key knowledge transfer channels which the Expert Group came up with.  [31:41] Environments where Alison has seen the greatest level of compliance in terms of collection of data and metrics.   [32:35] Answers you can expect from a publication that will be out by the end of the year. [33:55] Elements that Alison believes form the foundation for success in technology transfer.  [36:42] Types of programs in Ireland which focus on enhancing equity, diversity, and inclusion.  [39:47] How Alison became chair of the AUTM board, and her experience in this position.   [42:08] What Alison's time as chair of the board of ATTP involved.   [43:54] Alison shares her what she worked on while she was chair of the PraxisAuril board. [46:29] Gratitude that Alison feels for her journey in the technology transfer field.  [47:20] A major achievement that Alison is extremely proud of.     Find Alison: Email Knowledge Transfer Ireland Website LinkedIn

Alison B. Marsh of Pregnancy Pilates Impact joins me today to talk all about pilates. She educates us on the definition of "perinatal" and why she uses that term when talking about her work, and she walks us through some pilates history and why it is a great form of exercise for pregnant and postpartum clients. You'll hear us talk about topics such as:- Why Alison believes pilates is the best fitness system.- The importance of recognizing that some medical professionals are focused on healing specific organs rather than providing therapy for an entire system.- Some misconceptions about pilates. About Today's Guest Alison B. Marsh is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and the founder of Pregnancy Pilates Impact. Teaching Pilates since 2002, Alison has dedicated her career to educating and supporting Pilates teachers in developing the confidence and competence to teach and positively impact pregnant and postpartum (perinatal) women. She believes that her students are making a world-changing contribution by offering sessions that go beyond the movement. Alison and her students recognize the emotional needs of perinatal clients with attention to thoughts, language, and demeanor. Pregnancy Pilates ImpactPregnancy Pilates Impact on FacebookAlison on Instagram Podcast Review + Bonus Offer If you enjoy this episode, I would love to hear your favorite part or what inspired you. Leave us a 5-star review over at Apple Podcasts by clicking here. Be sure to screenshot the published review and send it to the team at support@bsimpsonfitness.com, and we’ll send you a very special BONUS episode: How to Optimize your IG so that you can get your first 5 high paying clients even with just 100 followers. BSimpsonFitness Links Simple Selling

Alison B. Marsh of Pregnancy Pilates Impact joins me today to talk all about pilates. She educates us on the definition of "perinatal" and why she uses that term when talking about her work, and she walks us through some pilates history and why it is a great form of exercise for pregnant and postpartum clients. You'll hear us talk about topics such as:- Why Alison believes pilates is the best fitness system.- The importance of recognizing that some medical professionals are focused on healing specific organs rather than providing therapy for an entire system.- Some misconceptions about pilates. About Today's Guest Alison B. Marsh is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher and the founder of Pregnancy Pilates Impact. Teaching Pilates since 2002, Alison has dedicated her career to educating and supporting Pilates teachers in developing the confidence and competence to teach and positively impact pregnant and postpartum (perinatal) women. She believes that her students are making a world-changing contribution by offering sessions that go beyond the movement. Alison and her students recognize the emotional needs of perinatal clients with attention to thoughts, language, and demeanor. Pregnancy Pilates ImpactPregnancy Pilates Impact on FacebookAlison on Instagram Podcast Review + Bonus Offer If you enjoy this episode, I would love to hear your favorite part or what inspired you. Leave us a 5-star review over at Apple Podcasts by clicking here. Be sure to screenshot the published review and send it to the team at support@bsimpsonfitness.com, and we’ll send you a very special BONUS episode: How to Optimize your IG so that you can get your first 5 high paying clients even with just 100 followers. BSimpsonFitness Links Simple Selling

Miguel Armaza sits down with Alison Lange Engel, Venture Partner at Greycroft, a leading venture capital firm focused on investments in the Internet and mobile markets, with offices in New York City and LA. Greycroft manages over $2 billion and has made over 200 investments, including some leading fintech companies like Acorns, Venmo, Flutterwave, and Public. Alison works across the Greycroft portfolio, advising companies on go-to-market strategy, execution, and sourcing new investments. She’s also a proud MBA alum from our very own Wharton School. We discuss - Her operator background at companies like LinkedIn, Microsoft and Stripe - A deep dive into her experience as Head of Marketing at Stripe - Transitioning to the investing side - Greycroft’s story, investment thesis, and what defines their portfolio companies - Why Alison and Greycroft are bullish on the future of consumer fintech - Inside stories on fast-growing portfolio companies - And a lot more! Alison Lange Engel Alison Lange Engel is a Venture Partner at Greycroft. She works across the Greycroft portfolio, advising companies on go-to-market strategy and execution and sourcing new investments. Alison has 20+ years of experience leading, structuring, and scaling high growth businesses. She’s managed teams throughout North America, Europe, Brazil, and Asia. Prior to Greycroft, Alison was the first CMO at Stripe and worked to establish the marketing function, scaling the team 5x in one year and driving quantified growth. Prior to Stripe, Alison was a Vice President of Marketing at LinkedIn. In her 6 years at LinkedIn, she had a broad impact on LinkedIn’s advertising business strategy and execution, with overall company revenue growing from $200MM at IPO in 2011 to $5Bn+ today. Alison’s early career in technology started with the sale of Massive Incorporated, a venture-backed video game advertising business, to Microsoft in 2006. She held marketing leadership roles at Microsoft Advertising for 3 years. Prior to her career in technology, Alison was an investment banker at Goldman Sachs, focused on Media, Entertainment and Consumer sectors. Her media background includes HBO and the CBS Television Network, where she held sales and programming roles. Alison has a BA from UCLA and an MBA from The Wharton School. About Greycroft Greycroft is a seed-to-growth venture capital firm that partners with exceptional entrepreneurs to build transformative companies. The firm has deep experience in both consumer and enterprise technology, with a portfolio that spans the globe. Greycroft values building enduring relationships with founders and understands that they want more from investors than just capital. Greycroft has raised $2 billion in commitments and has over 200 active investments. The portfolio includes Acorns, Anine Bing, App Annie, Axios, Bird, BetterCloud, Braintree, Bright Health, Buddy Media, Bumble, Flutterwave, Goop, Happiest Baby, Huffington Post, Icertis, Lightricks, Maker Studios, Medly, Openpath, Scopely, SEMrush, Shipt, TheRealReal, Thrive Market, Trunk Club, Venmo, and Yeahka. For more FinTech insights, follow us below: Medium: medium.com/wharton-fintech WFT Twitter: twitter.com/whartonfintech Miguel's Twitter: twitter.com/MiguelArmaza Miguel's Substack: https://bit.ly/3jWIpqp

Today I’m delighted to be joined by Cusack and Co, an innovative maritime law firm who are building a much-needed space for likeminded individuals and companies to do law differently. As top carriers continue to merge, shippers need personalised ocean carriage contracts to protect their businesses, now more than ever. So Cusack and Co, led by the dynamic and inimitable Alison Cusack, provide a range of both proactive and reactive services to help shippers compete and stay protected in a global market. Today Alison, Founder and Principal Lawyer, joins me to chat all about exactly what Cusack and Co do, the importance of empowering shippers and of driving better business.   IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: [05.53] Alison’s background, her passion for maritime law and why she founded Cusack and Co. “You see the engine room of the world's economy when you work with cargo ships.” [12.51] A closer look at exactly what Cusack and Co do and its ideal customer. [20.20] How Cusack and Co makes legal services accessible, through affordability and transparency. “I’m a lot cheaper than one wrong shipment!” [25.09] Why Alison designed the CLAMs claim bot system, and what it means for an SME’s typical claims process. [32.02] The importance of WISTA, Women's International Shipping & Trading Association, and why the industry needs to make some changes to better embrace equality. “The industry isn’t evolving fast enough to give women the space and opportunity to shine – and our industry is only as amazing as our people.” [39.21] Case study: how Cusack and Co helped a customer to swiftly lift a cargo lien and get back to business. [43.14] The future for Alison, and for Cusack and Co.   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED: Head over to Cusack and Co’s website to find out more and discover how they could help you too. And, get 10% off with our totally exclusive discount code, only for Let's Talk Supply Chain listeners: LTSC10 Connect with Alison on LinkedIn, or follow Cusack and Co on Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, or find them on Clubhouse @shippinglawyer. Check out our other podcasts HERE.

What this episode covers: Why Alison decided to niche down on the music sectorWho Alison works with – what type of artists / what stage of their careers?Live music is obviously struggling in the Covid world – how has this impacted the sector?What’s working well for music artists when it comes to marketingWhere should independent artists start when it comes to marketing?

In a Nutshell: It's human nature to want to be part of a community. Hosting and participating in live events is essential to maintaining a connection with your client and prospect base and to furthering your own personal development -- even during quarantine. Guest: Alison Rooney, Global Managing Director, Wealth Management, Barron's Group. Alison's team oversees the underwriting, membership, and content development for all of Barron's live events, including over 20 conferences geared towards elite practitioners. My Key Takeaway: To create memorable events that will benefit and grow your community: Delegate responsibility. A Barron's-sized event requires a team of pros focused on specific details, but even your next webinar will have many moving parts to coordinate. Diversify your content. The broader your range of perspectives, topics, and speakers, the more likely you are to surprise, engage, and delight your audience. Never run out of coffee. Your attendees are going to remember whom they saw and what they learned, but it's the little hospitality touches that will determine how they feel about your event. For virtual events, "coffee" might be a friendly thank you email or an exclusive offer. Also Learn: How Alison moves from "ideas by committee" to one lone decision maker when designing consistent and cohesive conferences. What the big three reasons are that attendees go to conferences and how to appeal to each. How the content that's most interesting to advisors, clients, and prospects has evolved in recent years. Why Alison always zeroes in on three or four people she wants to meet ahead of any conference she's attending.

Alison and Ben Sklarczyk own Sklarczyk Seed Farm LLC, which is one of the only hydroponic seed potato farms in Michigan, the other being a research farm at Michigan State University.  They produce six million mini tubers a year, plus grow 1100 acres of corn, soybeans, wheat, and barley.  They have two kids and are on their way of achieving their goal of them visiting 50 states before they graduate.  They’re at 24, with 21 of them convenient locations for a potato meeting! Listen as they talk about: The moment Ben knew he didn’t want to be a mechanical engineer Why Alison chose to work on the farm, and when she knew it was the right decision Their vast school, community, and industry involvement Grandparents bringing them chips from around the world – grown in Michigan The responsibility and reward of being an employer www.ssfseedpotatoes.com

Photographer Alison Turner and mixed media artist Amanda Sandlin share about their creative practices on the road. This week, we're sharing an early episode of our sister podcast, "She Explores." Find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Alison Turner has lived in and out of a van for the past 8 years, and traveled in a teardrop trailer and tent before that. She picked up photography 10 years ago and has been pursuing it since. We learn that there are many reasons Alison loves to escape in her van with her rescue dog Max. Since recording, she now has two adventure dogs. Amanda was relatively new to her life in her built-out minivan. She'd been on the road three months and was learning how to maintain her creative practice on the move. She found that it wasn't easy, but she enjoyed pushing herself and meeting new people. Amanda still works as an artist and is located near Denver, CO. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why Alison feels most like herself alone with her dog Max in the backcountry Why Alison loves taking photos What the photographic process is like for Alison The importance of reaching out to those you admire When Amanda started to identify as an artist The challenges Amanda has come up against as a fine artist with a mobile studio Why social media doesn't always tell the full picture of creativity How travel has made Amanda appreciate people more than ever Resources mentioned in this episode: Follow Alison on Instagram - @alisontravels Alison's portfolio - Alison Turner Photo Follow Amanda on Instagram - @atwildwoman Amanda's portfolio - Amanda Sandlin Women on the Road on Instagram - @womenontheroad Join the Women On The Road Podcast Facebook group Enjoy this episode? Rate us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. It’ll help other people find us. You can also share this podcast with a friend. Thank you for your support! Episodes air weekly on Fridays-- subscribe wherever you listen so you never miss an episode. Follow along with Laura Hughes on Instagram (@howsheviewsit) and see more of her work through her website, How She Views It. Music is by Josh Woodward and Jason Shaw WOTR podcast cover artwork designed by Dani Opal.

"It's not an immediate result. It's a slow coming home to self that happens over time."   There are some conversations I've recorded for the podcast so far that are just pure joy and sugar. This is one of them. My dear friend Alison Burger has been a role model to me for years of what it looks like to own my worth, my beauty, and a career I love. She is a multi-talented wellness maven whose professional experience ranges from accounting to modeling to fitness to event planning to mediation and other wellness practices -- and that's just scratching the surface. But what I really love about Alison is that she is committed to loving herself and her life despite what anyone else may assume about what that requires. You see, Alison has not only experienced amazing professional and personal success, she has also experienced chronic pain and injury, multiple business opportunities not panning out, relationships ending, and much more. That's why I value her perspective when it comes to how she celebrates her beauty and worth on a daily basis. She is a true queen of following her north star no matter the ups and downs of where the journey takes her. I know we'll record multiple episodes together (we already decided the topic of the next one), so get excited to be introduced to someone I am sure you'll love as much as I do.   LISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts  |  Spotify  |  Google Play  | Stitcher   Show notes: Why we sometimes re-evaluate our life when things seem to be going really well (3:25) How our bodies can intervene to stop us from going down the wrong path (6:50) How to navigate the exploration of a new career without going crazy (9:35) The gift within a horrible failure (10:53) Why self-worth is so closely tied to our relationship with ourselves (13:40) The difference between validating our worth based on external versus internal factors (15:00) How to disconnect other's perception of you from your worth (19:45) How to navigate what to focus on when you have tons of opportunities (22:45) Why Alison justifies self-care to support her self-worth (23:00) Alison's top self-care practices (27:46) How to think of working out as self-care and fun (28:30) How I've been developing a new relationship with my beauty (30:05) The connection for women between feeling beautiful and owning their worth (31:56) The role of meditation in connecting us to ourselves again (36:23) How moving our bodies lets us reconnect to ourselves (38:17)   "The more self-care I do, the more tapped in I am. The more tapped in I am, the more messages I receive and downloads I get."   Links we mention: The Shine Demir and Carey Bentley Follow Alison: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

Stuck at early stages of growth and struggling to build sales ? In this episode I talk to Alison Arnoff - founder of Unfair Advantage Consulting where she helps tech companies find their unique, unfair advantage to scale their business.  Find out about the typical problems tech startups face and how to solve them. Get the inside track on what makes a company investible to VCs. 1:20 - Introducing Alison and some background on what she does.   2:55 - Alison’s perspective on sales ability in startups.   3:44 - What she normally sees in the companies that she works with.   5:12 - How many companies get stuck at early stages of growth and struggling to approach sales effectively in a startup environment.   7:14 - What Alison sees as one of the biggest, most common problems in tech startups.   8:30 - Beginning the conversation with the companies she works with.   10:47 - Balancing an incremental marketing plan with having a large enough potential market to become a successful company.   11:58 - Some typical problems that startups have and understanding their market during development; a story about a company who needed to adjust their messaging.   13:44 - Convincing clients that the messaging and marketing is just as important as the product and getting to the companies before it’s too late.   15:01 - What Alison sees VCs looking for in early stage companies and the kinds of teams that she thinks work well.   16:40 - Approaching VCs with enough humility to accept the help and guidance available.   17:42 - The things startups do that make Alison cringe.   19:27 - Approaching sales and scalability through arming your sales team with the right message.   21:18 - Not being able to “see the label from inside the bottle” and being open to inviting in outside help.   22:11 - Describing Alison as a consultant more than a coach; focusing on quality content.   25:26 - These principles apply more broadly than tech companies; differences in business to business and business to consumer.   26:06 - Approaches to changing founders’ mindsets on recruitment for high quality sales teams.   27:14 - The success rate Alison has seen in companies that she’s worked with and commonalities between failed startups.   29:03 - The role of crowdfunding platforms in verifying product demand.   30:04 - Looking at the scope and process for the multi-million dollar fundraising situations.   32:46 - Why Alison is steering clear of blockchain style technologies.   34:08 - A common progression Alison sees in many tech companies.   36:00 - The one piece of advice Alison would offer to people trying to get over the wall.   37:19 - Benefits of asking for help from someone who has done what you’re trying to do.   38:42 - The value of perspective at any stage of a business and the willingness of successful people to share knowledge.   39:45 - Being productively paranoid and Alison’s story about working at Intel during their huge growth period.   41:02 - The questionnaire segment, borrowed from James Lipton.   45:09 - Contacting Alison.       Resources and Links Mentioned:   Unfair Advantage Consulting   Simon Sinek’s Ted Talk, “How great leaders inspire action.”   Marcus Lemonis   Tony Robbins   LinkedIn   Email Alison at alison@unfairadvantage.consulting (get in touch for a preview of her upcoming blog series).      

Alison Cardy is an expert coach who runs an international career coaching team specializing in guiding people through career changes. She personally coaches a handful of select clients on creating greater alignment and success in their life, love, and work. She has the unique ability to zero in on the perspective shifts and small tweaks that create the biggest positive results. She’s written the 5-star rated bestseller Career Grease: How to Get Unstuck and Pivot Your Career. Her work has been featured in many publications. Alison is eager to share some great tips and experiences with us today. TWEET: “You get expert help for your car, and your #career should be no different.” @cardycareers Getting Unstuck Have you ever felt stuck? Most people probably feel this way at one time or another—or maybe several times! Alison’s specialty is helping people get unstuck from jobs, degrees, or careers that haven’t been a perfect fit. Sometimes we just have to ease the gunk away so we can move forward. Alison’s solution is a structured, systematic process in finding clarity. TWEET: “Going through multiple #career changes doesn’t make you an expert on career change.” @cardycareers Things that hold people back What holds people back from making changes? Alison has a few reasons that so many fail to ask for help. Some people just don’t realize that helpful resources are available. The idea that work can be fulfilling and purposeful is a relatively modern idea. Some people think “going back to school” is the solution to find what they want to do. Some go about solving the problem in the wrong way, which leads to analysis paralysis and looping thought patterns. Finally, as helpful as friends and family might be, they are not the best go-to resource for career advice, for various reasons. TWEET: “Going ‘back to school’ is a seductive idea for many.” @cardycareers Commonalities among stuck people Why do people seek help? The answer is because they are in pain. They’ve tried other things and they feel hopeless. When pain brings people to this point then they are ready to put in the work to sort things out and fix the pain. If only they could figure that out sooner, then they could increase their level of engagement and be willing to ask for help. TWEET: “The idea that “you can do anything” is really stressful.” @cardycareers GUEST RECOMMENDATION: Think of something you can do that gets you out in the world, talking to real people about what you want to be doing. OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:25} “Career Grease”—where the book title came from [5:15] How stuck people find Alison [7:30] Get professional help for your career [9:40] Things that hold people back [21:00] The solution for the next generation [25:40] Why Alison doesn’t work with people straight out of college [27:25] Commonalities among stuck people [32:41] Taking charge and ownership [35:15] Ask for help [37:30] Alison’s action for a dream chaser to take   Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Alison’s Website Alison on Facebook Alison on Twitter Alison on LinkedIn Free gift: Step-by-Step Career Change E-Course, sign up at www.cardycareercoaching.com/ecourse   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “Asking for help is the quickest way to shortcut many wandering hours.” @cardycareers TWEET: “Your choice and your level of engagement will determine your experience.” @cardycareers

Alison Cardy, international bestelling author, coach, and speaker, who runs a global career coaching team, joins the A Desire to Inspire with Manny Patrick show, to discuss her journey of guiding people through career changes. As an expert in her space, Alison personally coaches a handful of select clients on creating greater alignment and success in their life, love, and work. Her unique ability is zeroing in on the perspective shifts and small tweaks that create the biggest positive results. Her book, the 5-star rated, bestseller, Career Grease: How to Get Unstuck and Pivot Your Career, is a great resource to create even more fulfillment! Her work has been featured on Monster, Forbes, The Muse, Undercover Recruiter, and The Washington Post. Her team’s home on the web is at cardycareercoaching.com.   In This Episode You Will Learn About: -Why Alison decided to write her book Career Grease -Who Alison is through her own voice -What Alison was doing before she became a coach and a speaker -What activity inspired her to pivot in her own life -What her definition of happiness is -A quick blueprint for making an adjustment in your career -Why Alison knows that having an open mind helps move you through being stuck -Her views on goals -Why people get discouraged along the way -Where she finds her inspiration AND MUCH MORE!

Today we're celebrating the 4th Birthday of the Law School Toolbox!!! What started as a chance meeting on Twitter has matured into what we like to call a "real business." What have we learned along the way? Tune in to find out! In this episode we discuss: Why Alison and Lee prefer entrepreneurship to a law setting What was the biggest surprise about starting our own business? How Alison and Lee met and how the Law School Toolbox came about How to connect with others and build a community when starting a business How to keep your investment to a minimum How Alison slicing her finger open was (ultimately) good for the business! Finding tasks to delegate What you should and shouldn't outsource Benefits and challenges of being a woman-owned business Lessons learned over the last 4 years Resources: Influence by Robert Cialdini (http://www.amazon.com/Influence-Psychology-Persuasion-Revised-Edition/dp/006124189X) We'd love a nice review and/or rating on iTunes. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact).  Thanks for listening! And for four great years! Alison & Lee