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Re-Release: On this Live Greatly podcast episode, Kristel Bauer sits down with Joe Kudla, the founder and CEO of Vuori, a performance apparel brand inspired by the active California lifestyle. Kristel and Joe discuss how and why Vuori got started, the importance of embracing a growth mindset in business and in life, a look into the big lessons Joe has learned from his journey with Vuori and more! Tune in now! Key Takeaways From This Episode A look into how and why Joe started the performance apparel brand, Vuori How Joe navigates the stress of being a Founder Vuori's Happiness Investment How Joe uses yoga and breathwork as a stress reliever A big life lesson and a big professional lesson Joe has learned from his time at Vuori Joe's leadership style and how he attracts and keeps top talent at Vuori The importance of embracing a growth minsdet How Joe approaches company culture The team at Vuori sent Kristel out some complimentary clothing. About Joe Kudla: Joe Kudla is the founder and CEO of Vuori, a performance apparel brand inspired by the active California lifestyle. A yogi, surfer, outdoorsman and former college athlete, he drew upon his experiences to disrupt the market with A New Perspective on Performance Apparel. Functional, high‑quality clothing that does not sacrifice style—Built to move in. Styled for life. Founded in 2015, Vuori received a $400 million investment and $4B valuation from SoftBank Vision Fund 2 in 2021, marking one of the largest investments in a private apparel company. Ernst & Young LLP honored Joe with the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2022 Pacific Southwest Award. He was also named Glossy's Founder of the Year in 2022. With a background in accounting, Joe founded the IT consulting firm Vaco SanDiego prior to launching Vuori. Today, he lives in Encinitas, CA with his wife and two children. True to the brand ethos, he still makes time every day to get outside and stay active. Connect with Vuori Website: https://vuoriclothing.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vuori-inc-/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vuoriclothing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vuoriclothing X: https://twitter.com/vuoriclothing LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vuori-inc-/ About the Host of the Live Greatly podcast, Kristel Bauer: Book Kristel for Your Event or Team Bring these strategies to your organization:
Recorded live at the Encanto Experience inside Marathon Barbershop on Imperial Avenue, this bonus episode brings together culture, community, and corporate transformation. Taryell Simmons and Zeke Corley host a powerful conversation with Idara Ogunsaju about rebuilding confidence in women within enterprise systems and shifting organizational structures that silently erode leadership potential. Idara, founder of The Antorge Group, explains how her Confidence Ecosystem Framework™ examines how structure, culture, and growth systems either sustain or diminish confidence over time. Through system-level transformation and change management expertise, her firm partners with enterprise leaders to eliminate systemic barriers, fuel sustainable advancement, and strengthen leadership pipelines. This episode also explores the significance of the Encanto Experience as a culturally rooted professional development space that centers creators, community leaders, and changemakers. Special thanks to Brooke Collins for organizing Encanto and to Marathon Barbershop for hosting this live recording in a space rich with culture and art. If you're watching on YouTube, take a moment to notice the artwork behind us. If you're listening, links to Encanto and The Antorge Group are included below so you can experience the movement next year. Learn MoreThe Antorge Group: https://theantorgegroup.comInstagram: @anthorgegroupEncanto Experience: https://www.kpbs.org/events/2025/10/17/experience-encanto-two-day-art-stroll-and-artisan-marketMarathon Barbershop – Imperial Avenue Listen to Idara's previous feature on RISE Urban Nation to hear more of her personal leadership journey. Episode ContributorsHost: Taryell SimmonsCo-Host: Zeke Corley (Same Business Different Day Podcast)Guest: Idara OgunsajuMusic: Will MakerProduction: RISE Urban Nation Media Special Acknowledgment: Brooke Collins (Encanto Experience Organizer)Venue Host: Marathon Barbershop, Imperial Avenue Unite. Empower. Ignite.Thank you for tuning into the RISE Urban Nation Podcast, where we go beyond conversation to fuel a movement of unity, empowerment, and transformation across the Black and Pan-African community. Each episode dives deep into the stories of entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers shaping culture, business, and legacy.Hosted by Taryell Simmons, a leader in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, the show blends storytelling with strategy to help you amplify your voice, grow your brand, and lead with purpose.Why Subscribe to RISE Urban Nation?✨ Inspiring Stories: Learn from influential Black and Pan-African leaders making an impact.
This episode is sponsored by Deel – hire, manage, and pay anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/Suicide is the leading cause of death for people under 35, yet most workplaces are not prepared to recognise or respond to a suicidal crisis.In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, I speak with Jessi Beyer, a mental health professional, former SWAT crisis negotiator, international speaker, author, and creator of the L.I.F.E.™ Model — a proven approach that helps organisations build crisis-ready teams, improve culture, and reduce risk and liability.Jessi introduces her L.I.F.E. Framework, a practical model that equips HR professionals and managers with the skills to listen, ask directly about suicide, and respond with confidence before a crisis escalates. We explore why traditional workplace mental health approaches often fall short and how organisations can build crisis-ready cultures rooted in courageous listening.This conversation is not about turning HR into therapists. It is about leadership, awareness, and human connection. If you work in HR, L&D, or people management, this episode could fundamentally change how you approach mental health and suicide prevention in your organisation.Please share this episode with your colleagues. It could help save a life.Connect with Jessi: https://jessibeyerinternational.com/consultNick Day's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter - https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content!(00:00) Why Suicide Prevention Belongs in the Workplace(04:28) Why EAPs & Hotline Posters Fall Short(07:50) Hidden Warning Signs HR Teams Miss(11:55) Jessi Beyer's Personal Story & Crisis Background(16:07) Essential Skills That De-Escalate Crisis(21:15) Mirrors, Open Questions & Avoiding Interrogation(26:53) Summary Statements & The Power of Silence(33:21) What NOT to Say in a Suicide Conversation(39:02) The LIFE Framework(48:21) Building a Crisis-Ready Workplace Culture(52:16) The One Skill That Could Save a Life(57:26) Why Suicide Prevention Is an HR Responsibility
Hey humans, welcome back to the podcast. In our last episode, I introduced you to the concept of allostatic load—that cumulative wear and tear on our bodies from chronic, unresolved stress. Today, we're taking that conversation straight into the boardroom. I'm talking to the CEOs, CFOs, and HR leaders who might not realize that this invisible burden is already showing up in your P&L through productivity losses, healthcare claims, and the "quiet quitting" of your highest-performing talent. With an estimated $136B annual cost attributed to chronic illness in the US workforce, this isn't just a "soft" human issue; it's a hard business reality that we have the power to change. I'm sharing a tactical three-lever framework to help you look at organizational design as a health intervention. We'll dive into how to audit invisible labor, train managers to see performance dips as health signals, and redesign accommodation pathways to be proactive rather than reactive. It's time to stop asking our women to just be more resilient and start fixing the systems that accumulate the load in the first place. Join me as we explore how a proactive workforce strategy can become your greatest competitive advantage. Stacie More episodes at StacieBaird.com.
Open, well-facilitated forums turn AI anxiety into trust and engagement, helping employees feel heard, informed, and invested while enabling organizations to adopt Gen AI with clarity, confidence, and collaboration. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which talks about the silent crisis of Gen AI anxiety in the workplace.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/the-silent-crisis-of-gen-ai-anxiety-in-the-workplace/
Last week, a 5000 word post on X with the headline “Something big is happening” went viral. It was written by Matt Shumer, the CEO of HyperWrite, an AI writing tool and in it he says he's recently watched AI go from a helpful tool to something that “does my job better than I do”. And he's not the only one. The CEO of Anthropic, one of the biggest AI companies today, wrote an essay saying it could replace half of all entry-level white collar jobs in the next one to five years. What's behind the sudden vibe shift? A good part of it has to do with the abilities of AI agents, which are basically AI models you give a task to perform for you, with the promise of little supervision.Are we on the precipice of something big? Or is it another way to build hype amid fears of a bubble? Will Douglas Heaven, senior AI editor for the MIT Technology Review, joins us to separate reality from hype. For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts
TALK TO ME, TEXT ITA wine bar full of people on dates with AI chatbots sounds like satire, but it's real—and it sparks a bigger question we wrestle with: what happens to human connection when apps become our closest companions? We pull apart the scene at an NYC “companion cafe,” from laptops on stands to role-play intimacy, and ask whether digital romance is a coping tool, a symptom of loneliness, or both.The mood turns as we square up to devastating headlines that are hard to carry day after day. That emotional whiplash is why we chase lighter stories, even when they're messy. Enter the billboard love campaign: one woman buys ads, fields thousands of applications, and wraps dating in NDAs and funnels. Is it bold self-advocacy, or a spectacle engineered for attention? We weigh the optimism against the cost of turning romance into a marketing plan, and what it reveals about how visibility shapes modern relationships.Then we dive into a viral workplace standoff: a veteran passed over for promotion, asked to train the 25-year-old hired above her, and saying no. We pull the knot apart—seniority vs merit, ageism concerns, the ethics of free training labor, and the art of holding boundaries without torching your career. The negotiation ends in severance, but the lessons stick: document everything, know your value, and don't confuse team spirit with exploitation.Between coffee runs and Alabama weather whiplash, we keep it human and close the loop with a community moment—your long-weekend stories and a request for prayers for a loved one's hip appointment. If you're curious about AI dating, bold bids for love, and the politics of promotion, you'll find both grit and grace here. Listen, share your take on the wildest story, and if this resonated, subscribe and leave a review so more people can join the conversation.Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREE Thanks for listening! Liberty Line each week on Sunday, look for topics on my X file @americanistblog and submit your 1-3 audio opinions to anamericanistblog@gmail.com and you'll be featured on the podcast. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched!Start for FREESupport the showTip Jar for coffee $ - Thanks Music by Alehandro Vodnik from Pixabay Blog - AnAmericanist.comX - @americanistblog
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Nuno Gouveia (email) (Miranda Alliance)Guest Speakers: Ilan Winder (email) & Noah Feller – Maman (email) (Naschitz Brandes Amir & Co Advocates / Israel)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
Clement Manyathela speaks to Lauren Clark, the Head of People at Mint Group about the positive impact good colleagues can have in the work environment.The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's Part One episode of “The Voice of Leadership,” guest Dr. Marvin A. McMickle who has served in many significant and influential roles to include senior pastor to several churches, college president, faculty member, and President of both the Cleveland NAACP and the Urban League, shares insights with Dr. Karen Wilson-Starks from decades … The post Liberty, Racial Healing, and Inclusive Leadership: The Workplace Benefits (Episode # 507U) first appeared on TRANSLEADERSHIP, INC®.
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The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, Lee is talking with Karis Stephen -- a plaintiff-side employment attorney and Law School Toolbox tutor -- about her career journey, law school success, and the CROWN Act. In this episode we discuss: An introduction to our guest and her professional journey Exploring different career and life interests Working in the employment discrimination field Why it's advisable to find a professional mentor What is the CROWN Act and how it fights discrimination Women and workplace discrimination Three important pieces of advice for law students Resources: Tutoring for Law School Success (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/tutoring-for-law-school-success/) The CROWN Act (https://www.thecrownact.com/) In-N-Out former employee files $3-million lawsuit, saying he was fired over his hairstyle (https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-06-16/in-n-out-former-employee-files-3-million-lawsuit-saying-he-was-fired-over-his-hair-style) Podcast Episode 358: Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession (w/Alexis Yee-Garcia) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-358-diversity-and-inclusion-in-the-legal-profession-w-alexis-yee-garcia/) Podcast Episode 387: Breaking Diversity Barriers (w/Jason Parker from Canamac Productions) (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-387-breaking-diversity-barriers-w-jason-parker-from-canamac-productions/) Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-543-the-crown-act-fighting-discrimination-in-the-workplace-w-karis-stephen/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. 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). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
On today's episode of Fletch, Vaughan & Hayley's Big Pod Girl is taking police to court over an impossible ticket Grocery Tourism Top 6 - Other Olympic scandals Mop Socks What is your sibling rivalry? SLP - Do you believe in aliens? Hayley's emergency contact How did you get out of something you didn't want to do? Fact of the day Hayley's professional back and forth Workplace affairs stats When did you put your foot in it? How many undies you should pack Ballet flat crocs See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Listen in as we discuss the most impactful employment law regulations of 2025 and forecast what employers can expect in 2026. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Jamie Goh (email) (Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia)Guest Speaker: Helena Kok (email) (MdME / Macau)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
The Discipline of the Lord (Hebrews 12:5-11) For Believers, discipline is NOT PUNITIVE but redemptive (corrective, protective) Motive: God's Love: Hebrews 12:6; 1 John 2:2 The discipline of the Lord (correction) can “feel like” punishment. (Hebrews 12:11) (Remember and Trust God's motives. This will be tested! Hebrews 12:5b: rebuke: address inappropriate actions, words, attitudes. Blessings of God's Correction: Hebrews 12:7-11 Love, honor, treasures His child Preserved life (Hebrews 12:9) Partakers of benefits of holiness (1 Timothy 4:8; 1 Timothy 6:6) Holiness: set apart to the Lord and separated from the evil one; the flesh, the world's values, and ways of thinking, speaking, choosing The Holy Spirit is the Agent of conviction of our sin: (John 16:8,9) Our sin's root is our unbelief: i.e: fear (2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:16-18) Anxiety: (Philippians 4:4-7) The heart of God is that our discipline, correction is centered in our internal direction and correction! (The heart is “control center” of our lives!) [Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 15:18, 19] “Godly Sorrow”: true repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10, 11) [Recognize how our choices affect the offended and turn away!] If we won't listen and take corrective action internally, God may allow/direct correction from the “outside”. Hindrance from the enemy: if we engage in viewing, thinking, acting in line with the devil's territory, he will start operating in our space. (Spiritually illegal but given access by our cooperation or negligence) (Ephesians 4:27) This interference from the enemy can take various forms, i.e. physical, mental/emotional, relational, financial, etc. (1 Thessalonians 2:18; James 5:15) (Just because we are attacked by the enemy doesn't necessarily mean we are “out of order” in our relationship, fellowship with the Lord!) ASK THE LORD WHERE THE ISSUE IS! The Relationship Between Correction/Discipline and the spiritual law of Sowing and Reaping (Galatians 6:7-9) God's Grace to intervene (bring out) and to sustain (bring through) won't allow us to sink or skip the process! Withdrawn intimacy, distance; turbulence in relationships, resources, etc. Corrective words and action from others (2 Timothy 4:2) Correction from authority: Spiritual Leadership Home: leadership team – position of loving leadership, protection, “line drawing” (Ephesians 5:6) Church: Shepherds (servant leaders, feeders, protectors, overseers) (2 Timothy 4:2, John 10 – His voice by His word) Workplace order: (Ephesians 6:5-8) Legal Authority: (Romans 13:1-5) REMEMBER: His correction is from a heart of Perfect Love, for our benefit! (Hebrews 12:6, 10) ✸FAITH is in my spirit. It doesn't come from my mind. Faith in my spirit requires exercise to grow! (Mathew 17:20; Luke 17:5,6)
Layoff Aftermath: “Survivor Syndrome” and the Hidden Culture Shift In this episode, Dr. Grajdek explores what happens psychologically and culturally after layoffs. She addresses “survivor syndrome” and discusses how layoffs can quietly increase risk-aversion, suppress speaking up, and destabilize performance even among high performers. Dr. Grajdek also highlights best practices and outlines a useful 30-day stabilization plan for leaders. Tune in to learn more. Check out Stress-Free With Dr G on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/channel/UCxHq0osRest0BqQQRXfdjiQ The Stress Solution: Your Blueprint For Stress Management Masteryhttps://a.co/d/07xAdo7l
Workplace anxiety, conspiracy‑driven partners, drug test honesty, friendship fallout after a backseat birth, and navigating toxic coworkers — the LIFE segment tackles the real‑world challenges that keep us up at night.
Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Mike Arrowsmith, Chief Trust Officer at NinjaOne, leads the organization's IT, security, and support infrastructure to ensure they meet customers' security and data privacy demands as it scales. Mike discusses how his career path has led him to the position he currently holds and how exciting the world of cybersecurity can be. He mentioned how he mentored students in college thinking of going into the field, and he used a metaphor to help describe the industry, saying "We are working against adversaries that are always typically one step ahead. Figuratively, if you could imagine, you're trying to chase a ball, but you never can quite get your hands on it." He shares how he loves the evolving field and that he thrives in a situation where things are constantly changing. We thank Mike for sharing his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Please enjoy this encore of Career Notes. Mike Arrowsmith, Chief Trust Officer at NinjaOne, leads the organization's IT, security, and support infrastructure to ensure they meet customers' security and data privacy demands as it scales. Mike discusses how his career path has led him to the position he currently holds and how exciting the world of cybersecurity can be. He mentioned how he mentored students in college thinking of going into the field, and he used a metaphor to help describe the industry, saying "We are working against adversaries that are always typically one step ahead. Figuratively, if you could imagine, you're trying to chase a ball, but you never can quite get your hands on it." He shares how he loves the evolving field and that he thrives in a situation where things are constantly changing. We thank Mike for sharing his story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There are two extreme perspectives about work in America today: (1) work hard and hustle and show up early and razzle and dazzle so that you can climb the ladder and reap the rewards - and retire like a king or queen, and (2) work ONLY as much as you have to and only do what is minimally required and take every sick day and personal day and vacation day you have coming to you - because life is short and you've go to live NOW and not later. Each perspective insists that they've got it figured out - a way to "win" at life. But both extreme views miss something important about work. Even if you HATE your current job with every fiber of your being, your experience does not mean that work, itself, is a bad thing. In fact, the Bible says otherwise. And so do the millions and millions of people who've done something, taken a step back, and been satisfied by it. In this message, Max Vanderpool begins to develop a theology of work - by looking at how the opening pages of the Bible talk about it.
Send a textNot all trauma comes from a single event. Sometimes the trauma pathway is the environment itself—ongoing pressure, instability, or threat with little realistic ability to escape or recover. In this episode, we explore “chronic stress without an exit” as a nervous system pattern that can keep the body stuck in mobilised protection (wired, urgent, hypervigilant) and, over time, slide into shutdown (numb, foggy, depleted). Using simple polyvagal-informed language, we name common “invisible injuries” that can look like burnout or personality changes, and offer realistic support strategies that don't rely on toxic positivity or impossible self-care. We close with a one-minute downshift practice designed for busy, high-load lives.In this episode, you'll learnWhat chronic stress without an exit is (and why the “no-exit” part matters)Why this trauma pathway is often minimised or missedPolyvagal-informed patterns: stuck mobilisation, shutdown, and cyclingCommon signs (non-diagnostic): sleep disruption, irritability, guilt, numbness, withdrawal, fatigueWhat helps realistically: micro-recovery, load reduction, consistent support, and “islands of safety”A short grounding practice for quick nervous system downshiftingGrounding practice (1–2 minutes): “1-Minute Downshift”Unclench jaw, drop shoulders slightly3 extended exhales with a gentle humPhrase: “I'm allowed to have a small pause”Name one tiny next step that reduces the loadCheck the website for the free resources offered for both those affected by trauma and those supporting them.What's next: Society-Shaped Trauma (Part 1): Discrimination & Minority StressSupport the show
Our guest is Erika Sinner, Founder and CEO of Directorie, a $15 million healthcare commercialization company and a two-time Inc. 5000 honoree. She also serves as the Chief Empathy Officer at the nonprofit TinySuperheroes, empowering critically ill children to discover their strength and voice. A passionate advocate for pet-inclusive workplaces and a leading voice on pet bereavement leave, Erika is the bestselling author of Pets Are Family. In this episode, she talks about the Importance of Celebrating Our Pets in the Workplace. From Slack channels full of puppy pics to thoughtful pet bereavement policies, organizations are recognizing what many of us already know—pets are family, and honoring that truth can transform culture. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis
Join Matt Forde & Paul McCaffrey for an afternoon of FA Cup goals and chaos.This week, after Fordey reveals the after effects of a chocolate bar he ate in Scotland, the boys discuss the worst chocolate bar. They also discuss your previous jobs, after Ange Postecoglu didn't hold back while speaking about Spurs this week!
In this Live Greatly 2-Minute Motivation podcast episode, Kristel Bauer shares 1 key to being successful and how you can apply it to iachieve you goals. In just two minutes, wou will learn something that can help you create sustainable success in your work and life.
In this episode, we sat down with Alex, owner of Hometown Hug, the heart behind those unforgettable welcome baskets for new homeowners in McHenry County.
Daniel Coyle is the New York Times bestselling author of The Culture Code, The Talent Code, The Little Book of Talent, The Secret Race, Lance Armstrong's War, and Hardball: A Season in the Projects. Coyle, who works as an advisor to the Cleveland Guardians, lives in Cleveland, Ohio, during the school year and in Homer, Alaska, during the summer with his wife, Jen, and their four children.rnrnIn Flourish, bestselling author and leading culture expert Daniel Coyle trains his eye on the groups and people who demonstrate exceptional connectivity, presence, and dynamism. He draws on research and original reporting-taking us inside an unlikely brotherhood of thirty-three men who were trapped in a Chilean mine, a tiny Michigan deli that blossomed into a $90 million ecosystem of businesses, an inventive Dutch soccer team that revolutionized the sport as we know it, and a disconnected Paris district that remade itself into a tight-knit neighborhood-to reveal the principles and practices that ignite and sustain thriving. He finds that flourishing groups do two things: They make meaning (creating deep connections) and build community (forging a common good).
Hey Powerhouses! This week we're diving into the wild world of legal tech with Colleen Joyce, CEO of Lawyer.com. From interviewing A-list celebrities at Popstar.com to building one of the leading online legal marketplaces, Colleen brings authenticity, energy, and a growth-first mindset to everything she does—including her new ice skating lessons (yes, really).We talk about riding the AI wave instead of getting crushed by it, why your competitors are already using AI and what you need to know, and how Colleen runs Lawyer.com like a startup with a flat organizational structure where anyone can bring an idea to the table. The conversation highlights the importance of leading by example, creating a culture where fun is a pillar (hello, dress-up days!), and why community and networking are some of the biggest growth levers you can pull.Colleen and I delve into the challenge of being a beginner at something, the power of testing every AI platform out there (even if you don't buy anything), and why understanding your baseline metrics is critical for growth. We also discuss how the legal tech space has shifted from buttoned-up lawyers to a more casual, Google-style startup environment, and why joining masterminds and communities—even when it's uncomfortable—is what builds longevity in business.Plus, Colleen shares her legally blonde moment of walking into a glass wall while scrolling on her phone (we've all been there), and invites us all to embrace the chaos, have fun, and maybe even lace up some ice skates.Connect with Colleen Joyce and Lawyer.com: LinkedIn: Colleen Joyce Website: Lawyer.com Phone: Give Lawyer.com a call—you might get Colleen herself!Stay connected with Erin Gerner: Website: eringerner.com LinkedIn: Erin Gerner Instagram: @eringerner Facebook: Erin GernerKey Takeaway: If you're not using AI, your competitor is. Start with something fun to build your foundation, test every platform out there, and join community—it's one of the biggest growth levers you can pull. Oh, and maybe take up ice skating. Life's too short not to try new things.
Peer mentoring accelerates skill-building, boosts collaboration, and fosters innovation, helping organizations embrace generative AI effectively while creating a culture of learning, confidence, and shared expertise. That's the key take-away message of this episode of the Wise Decision Maker Show, which talks about an approach to learning that makes sure generative AI is not intimidating.This article forms the basis for this episode: https://disasteravoidanceexperts.com/generative-ai-isnt-intimidating-when-you-learn-it-this-way/
Another episode from the season Booknotes, where Pilar shares the notes she made while reading a book, allowing new insights to emerge spontaneously behind the microphone. In today's episode: Part 1 Pilar shares her booknotes from: Code Dependent: How AI Is Changing Our Lives by Madhumita Murgia "The problem that we have is not the algorithms, but the humans." And don't forget to check out Connection and Disconnection in Remote Teams, the book! Part 2: Personal Updates Pilar shares some of the ways in which she's using generative AI to help with the writing of her book. If you're interested in All the World's a Workplace, sign up here.
Mindy Diamond on Independence: A Podcast for Financial Advisors Considering Change
With Joe Duran – Managing Partner, Rise Growth Partners Overview What does it take to build something enduring—more than once? In this special replay, Joe Duran reflects on the mindset behind reinvention, the lessons from selling United Capital to Goldman, and why the most successful leaders never stop questioning their assumptions. Watch… Listen in… > Download a transcript of this episode… NOTE: The views and opinions expressed by the guests on this podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Diamond Consultants. Neither Diamond Consultants nor the guests on this podcast are compensated in any way for their participation. About this episode… Joe Duran's career has always been about reaching new heights—and then helping others climb on their own. A proverbial mountain climber himself, Joe built and sold two of the most successful firms in the RIA space: Centurion Capital and United Capital. Today, Joe sees himself as a sherpa—guiding the next generation of entrepreneurs through his latest venture, Rise Growth Partners. His story is one of constant reinvention, relentless curiosity, and the humility to keep asking one simple question: “What if I'm wrong?” Joe first joined us on the show back in 2020, shortly after the sale of United Capital to Goldman Sachs. Now, with the benefit of both hindsight and foresight, Joe revisits that experience and explores the mindset behind building truly world-class firms, including: The Goldman experience—and what he learned from the sale of United Capital. The development of Rise—and how he sees it helping to shift the narrative in the industry. Learning from your clients instead of your competitors—and why that's the real key to building a world-class firm. Finding an investor that can “really help you—and why you need to look beyond “financiers.” Adding services without adding staff—and when you shouldn't look in-house for solutions. Challenging your assumptions—and how to stay relevant in an industry that never stops changing. And why being great doesn't necessarily mean being the biggest. Joe also reflects on how the industry can avoid the risk of mega-RIAs repeating the mistakes of the wirehouses. It's a candid and thought-provoking conversation about reinvention, leadership, value creation, and what it means to evolve from mountain climber to sherpa from one of the industry's trailblazers. Want to learn more about where, why, and how advisors like you are moving? Click to contact us or call 908-879-1002. Related Resources Why Settle for “Good Enough” When Great is Possible? In a vastly expanded industry landscape with more high-quality options than ever before, some advisors settle for “good enough” when the potential for “great” is often within reach. What's holding them back? Limitless Growth: Building the Business You Want and the Life to Match Stephanie Bogan, founder of Limitless Advisor, offers a glimpse into the advice and perspective she shares with advisors and business leaders in the wealth management world, focusing on mindset and methods, and their relationship to achieving one's best business life. Wealth Management Landscape at a Glance The wealth management industry offers more options than ever, making it challenging to identify and compare the various models. We created this “at a glance” continuum infographic—to help you navigate the different models and understand how their features stack up. Joe Duran Managing Partner Joe Duran is a serial entrepreneur and an industry visionary in wealth management and wealthtech. Early in 2024, Joe and his team launched Rise Growth Partners (‘Rise'), the industry's first harmonious financial partner. With firsthand experience in building nationally recognized registered investment advisers (RIAs), Rise's team partners with middle-market RIAs, providing capital and strategic expertise. Previously, Joe was a Partner at Goldman Sachs, serving as Co-Head of the Workplace and Personal Wealth business. He founded and served as CEO of United Capital, one of the nation's largest independent wealth management firms, which Goldman Sachs acquired in July 2019. Prior to that, he built and sold Centurion Capital–one of the first turnkey asset management platforms–to General Electric, where he served as President of GE Private Asset Management (now listed as NYSE: AMK). Joe is the author of three bestselling books on investing and entrepreneurship. He is a sought-after conference and podcast speaker and appears frequently on a broad spectrum of media, ranging from CNBC to Goop. Joe has MBAs from Columbia University and UC Berkeley, as well as an undergraduate degree from Saint Louis University. He is a CFA Charterholder and a member of the Young President's Organization (YPO), the world’s largest leadership community of chief executives. A Yogi for decades, he meditates daily and is an avid beach volleyball player. Joe and his wife Jennifer cherish their three daughters and share a love of frequent travel, dining, dancing and live concerts. Also available on your favorite podcast app and other media sites
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Andrea Jordan is the Founder and CEO of Empathium, and she's building something radically different in the AI space. While everyone else is focused on automation and efficiency, Andrea is building emotionally intelligent AI for the moments that matter most.What we loved about this conversation is Andrea's willingness to sit with the tension. She's not blindly pro-AI, and she's wrestling with big questions about what it means to use these tools to create more equitable systems.What We Talked AboutAndrea walked us through why companies are rolling back their automation efforts—turns out removing humans from human care is an expensive mistake. We explored how AI can actually help people develop empathy, attunement, and relational confidence instead of replacing those skills. She shared why Empathium is designed to work in places with limited or no connectivity (because if it only works in optimal conditions, who are we really serving?). And we grappled with Audre Lorde's wisdom about the "master's tools" and what it means to build from inside systems we're trying to change.Key TakeawaysThe self-checkout, robo-customer-service era taught companies a hard lesson: you can't just remove humans from the loop and expect it to work. Empathium is building on that recognition—not automating human interaction, but attuning humans themselves.AI's best qualities are agility, adaptability, and scale. The question is whether we use those to replace human connection or to support it. Andrea is betting on support—building tools that help people show up better in high-stakes moments.If we want better systems, we need tools that make emotionally intelligent care scalable. That means designing for healthcare, education, and human services where communication failures have the highest human and economic costs.Empathium is designed as a global product that works without constant connectivity. As Andrea puts it: "If we can't foster human connection there, are we really doing the work?"On using the "master's tools": Andrea openly wrestles with this tension. Her take? She's not trying to dismantle the house but to "make space for all of us to live in it." Use the tools we have strategically while staying grounded in intention.AI isn't the answer to everything. We need critical thinking about which tools to use when—and to recognize when we're using a hammer for a wrench's job.About Andrea JordanAndrea's background spans social work, behavioral health, and systems-level leadership. She specializes in designing products at the intersection of trauma-informed care, AI, and high-stakes communication. With Empathium, she's developing adaptive emotional intelligence infrastructure focused on where communication failures cost the most. Her belief is simple: if we want better systems, we need to build tools that make emotionally intelligent care scalable—not by replacing humans, but by building a bridge to human connection.Connect with AndreaAndrea welcomes conversations about what she's building:LinkedIn: Andrea Jordan GoubeauxWebsite: empathium.ai (join the waitlist)Early access to Tynd: Reach out to Andrea directly on LinkedInResources:Navigating a big transition? Check out our Pivot Plan: 8 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Your Next Big Move.Think coaching might be right for you? Schedule a free consultation to explore how we can help you step into your next level of leadership.Interested in going deeper in your own leadership and building your network? Join the waitlist for The CoCreate Work Leadership Book Club to explore the themes from this episode in community—through powerful reads, reflection prompts, and live conversations.Our last session of the Culture Crash Course just ended, but if you're interested in a Culture Crash Course for your organization or team, please contact us at support@cocreatework.com.Interested in leadership development for your team? Our Workshops are a great wait to develop your team's skills and connection.At CoCreate Work, we believe in asking great questions. Click here to receive our guide to 40 Powerful Questions to accelerate your growth.We would love to connect with you!CoCreate Work on LinkedInCoCreate Work on InstagramLa'Kita on InstagramChloe on InstagramVisit our Podcast PageQuestions you would like us to answer on the podcast? Email us at podcast@cocreatework.com
Kat is getting ready for only her SECOND date in months… and the pressure is on. What do you wear? How do you act? Do you play it cool or immediately talk about your gut health underwear collection? The show rallies around Kat with wildly unhelpful advice. Then we open the phones for your most unhinged workplace disaster stories — from accidental emails to HR nightmares to “I thought I was muted” moments. Let's just say… some of you should not be allowed near a company Slack channel. And finally, Fletch drops a bombshell: he claims he has an actual degree in broadcasting… which would make him the ONLY person in the entire building technically qualified to be on the radio. Is it real? Is it framed? Was it printed at Kinko's in 2007? The investigation begins. It's dating pressure, workplace chaos, and credential controversy — just another calm morning with Big Rich, TD, and Fletch
Learn polite and professional ways to interrupt in English at work. This episode teaches ESL learners practical workplace English phrases for meetings, discussions, and conversations with native speakers.#WorkplaceEnglish #BusinessEnglish #LearnEnglish #ESL #EnglishAtWork #SpeakingConfidence #ProfessionalEnglish
In this episode of Hashtag Trending, host Jim Love discusses the latest news on TikTok's tracking practices across the web, regardless of app use, and how it compares to similar methods used by other companies like Meta. The podcast also covers the rapid adoption of AI in enterprises, highlighting the increasing competition between OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude. Additionally, Discord faces backlash over new global age verification requirements, sparking concerns about user privacy and past data breaches. The episode concludes with notable leadership changes in major tech firms, indicating ongoing turbulence in the AI industry. Hashtag Trending would like to thank Meter for their support in bringing you this podcast. Meter delivers a complete networking stack, wired, wireless and cellular in one integrated solution that's built for performance and scale. You can find them at Meter.com/htt 00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Message 00:20 TikTok's Web Tracking Controversy 02:39 AI Adoption in the Workplace 04:30 Discord's Identity Crisis 07:23 Leadership Changes in Tech and AI 09:43 Conclusion and Sign-off
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Workplace giving is one of the most underused tools in a fundraiser's toolkit—but it's also one of the most powerful.More than 26 million U.S. employees have access to workplace giving programs, and in 2024, they donated an estimated $3 billion to nonprofits. With corporate matches included, the average employee gift totaled $1,744. That's a major opportunity!In this episode, we're talking about why workplace giving is so much more than a matching gift: it's a strategic lever for building stronger donor relationships, deepening community partnerships, and expanding your reach to younger, purpose-driven supporters.My guest is Matt Nash, Executive Director of The Blackbaud Giving Fund, which has disbursed more than $1.6 billion to over 195,000 nonprofits around the world. He's also a former senior leader at Fidelity Charitable and brings decades of insight into donor behavior, corporate philanthropy, and what's next for fundraising.
Workplace romances are more common than many organizations realize, and even consensual relationships can carry serious legal and cultural risks. Jenn Betts, employment lawyer and office managing shareholder of Ogletree Deakins law firm, joins host Monique Akanbi, SHRM-CP, to unpack how power dynamics, perception, policy, and digital communication shape legal exposure — and what HR leaders can do to manage risk, respond to breakups, and foster a respectful workplace culture. This podcast is approved for .5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires March 1, 2027. Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz --- Explore SHRM's all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r
What if the secret to effective leadership isn't control, but surrender? In this episode, Kevin speaks with Jessica Kriegel, who redefines surrender as a courageous choice: releasing the illusion of control and focusing on what leaders can influence: the experiences they create for their teams. Their conversation explores the delusion of control in hierarchical organizations, the pitfalls of over-management, and why leadership driven by fear and micromanagement is both unsustainable and self-limiting. Jessica also shares her S.H.I.F.T. framework, a practical model for transforming leadership mindsets. The key insight? Surrendering doesn't mean giving up; it means leading with clarity, compassion, and accountability Jessica's Story: Jessica Kriegel is the author of Unfairly Labeled and her latest book with Joe Terry, Surrender to Lead: The Counterintuitive Approach to Driving Extraordinary Results. She is a workplace culture expert, keynote speaker, and researcher. As Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners, she leads research that challenges outdated ideas about control, power, and performance—offering bold new frameworks that drive real business results. She's the host of the CEO Daily Brief and Culture Leaders podcasts, and a frequent guest on CNN, Fox Business, CNBC, and Bloomberg. Jessica holds an MBA and a doctorate in leadership with a specialization in Human Resources Development. She is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity and is also a trained death doula, a role that deepens her presence and perspective as a leader. When she's not doing all that, she's cruising around Sacramento, California in a motorcycle sidecar with her eight-year-old daughter. http://www.surrendertolead.com/ http://www.jessicakriegel.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel/ This Episode is brought to you by... Flexible Leadership is every leader's guide to greater success in a world of increasing complexity and chaos. Book Recommendations Surrender to Lead: The Counterintuitive Approach to Driving Extraordinary Results by Jessica Kriegel and Joe Terry Mere Christianity by C. S. Lewis Like this? Transforming the Workplace with Purpose and Authenticity with Kelly Winegarden Hall Breaking Through the Beliefs That Limit Your Potential with Muriel Wilkins Join Our Community If you want to view our live podcast episodes, hear about new releases, or chat with others who enjoy this podcast join one of our communities below. Join the Facebook Group Join the LinkedIn Group
I never thought I'd be glued to my screen watching court battles unfold like a high-stakes thriller, but here we are in the thick of President Donald Trump's second term, with legal fights erupting everywhere from federal appeals courts to the steps of the Supreme Court. Just last Friday, a divided panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the Trump administration's immigration detention policy, mandating that people arrested in the crackdown stay detained without bond, as reported by Reuters journalist Nate Raymond. It's a win for the White House's tough stance on borders, keeping the momentum from earlier victories.Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is buzzing with Trump-related pleas. On February 6, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, in National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education v. Trump, vacated a nationwide injunction blocking two of Trump's executive orders targeting what he calls illegal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs in federal grantees and contractors. Chief Judge Albert Diaz wrote the opinion, remanding it to the District of Maryland and signaling these orders might survive scrutiny, according to Law and the Workplace analysis. Employers, especially government contractors, are on notice—DEI initiatives could face real enforcement heat now.Over in immigration again, the Trump team filed an official appeal notice in a Haitian Temporary Protected Status suit, challenging U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes' February 2 ruling that halted the cancellation of TPS for Haitian immigrants, per The Columbus Dispatch's Bethany Bruner. Government lawyers even asked Reyes to pause her order by noon that day, pushing the case toward the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and potentially the Supreme Court itself.Redistricting wars rage on too. The Supreme Court recently cleared new maps for Texas and California—Texas gaining five Republican-friendly House seats, California countering with five for Democrats—yet battles like Louisiana v. Callais over race and the Voting Rights Act continue, as detailed by Washington Examiner's Jack Birle. And get this: Trump's lawyers are petitioning the Supreme Court to toss the 2023 E. Jean Carroll civil verdict against him, arguing in their final brief that the president is too busy running the country to fight old allegations, according to USA Today's Maureen Groppe. The justices will conference on it February 20.Don't forget the bigger picture from the Brennan Center: while Trump was convicted in New York City state court in May 2024 for falsifying business records over hush money to adult film actor Stormy Daniels, three criminal cases linger—federal ones in Washington, D.C., for election interference, Fulton County, Georgia, for the same, and Florida over classified documents. Lawfare's litigation tracker counts 298 active challenges to Trump administration actions on national security, plus 14 Supreme Court stays favoring the feds.Even whispers of impeachment surfaced, with ET Now's February 6 livestream claiming the House of Representatives is deciding Trump's fate—though details remain murky amid the chaos. From Venezuelan TPS revocations paused by the Supreme Court despite U.S. District Judge Edward Chen's rulings in San Francisco, to National Guard deployment blocks in Illinois that Trump ultimately pulled back from Chicago and Portland, these shadow docket moves have real-world bite, as SCOTUSblog explains.It's a legal whirlwind, listeners, with Trump fighting on multiple fronts, courts picking sides, and the Supreme Court wielding quiet power that reshapes policies overnight. Stay tuned as these cases collide toward 2026 elections.Thank you for tuning in, listeners. Come back next week for more, and this has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out Quiet Please Dot A I.Some great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.aiThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
Learn how Be My Eyes Workplace is transforming employment for blind and low-vision professionals with powerful AI tools, human support, and seamless desktop integration to create accessible, inclusive workplaces. Steven Scott and Shaun Preece welcome Mike Buckley, CEO of Be My Eyes, and Andy Lane to discuss the groundbreaking launch of Be My Eyes Workplace, a new accessibility platform designed to reduce unemployment among blind and low-vision people. This innovative desktop solution combines AI-powered visual assistance, real-time human support, and document-reading tools to break down accessibility barriers at work. The episode explores the four core functions of the platform: Workplace AI for instant visual interpretation Workplace Connect for one-click access to trusted colleagues Workplace Reader for in-depth descriptions of complex files and charts Cross-platform history and upcoming wearable integrations Mike and Andy share personal insights about workplace inclusion, the emotional impact of feeling empowered, and how this tool can change remote work experiences. They also discuss global accessibility challenges, enterprise adoption, and the future of integrating AI with human connection in the workplace. Relevant LinksBe My Eyes: https://www.bemyeyes.com Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
In this conversation, Jeff Harry discusses the significance of joy and play in the workplace and social movements. He emphasizes that play is essential for creativity, psychological safety, and effective protest. The discussion also touches on the broken nature of work, generational struggles for dignity, and the need for organizations to foster a culture of joy. Jeff argues that true change requires a shift in how we view work and the importance of creating safe spaces for individuals to express themselves and pursue their passions.Join Jeff at the 2026 Culture Impact Lab: https://callforculture.com/registerConnect with Jeff: https://www.rediscoveryourplay.com/Watch Jeff's TedX Talk Dismantling Hierarchy Through Play: • My First TEDx Talk: Dismantling Hierarchy ... Chapters00:00Introduction to Joy and Play in Work02:17The Importance of Play in Movements06:28Creating a Culture of Joy in Organizations10:18The Broken Nature of Work13:43Generational Struggles for Workplace Dignity14:14The Illusion of American Democracy18:13Joy as a Form of Protest24:01Decentering Self in Collective Experiences31:01Fostering Play in the Workplace
Shaun Belongie is the CEO of New Belgium Brewery. He previously served as VP of Marketing for New Belgium before becoming CMO and then CEO in 2023. Shaun has over 20 years of CPG experience, having managed marketing innovation and brand direction for iconic companies like Nestle Purina and Kraft Foods. He's helped build and maintain New Belgium's human-powered business model as the brand grows and expands, all the while stewarding the brewery's legacy and people-centric culture. Shaun joins Roy to discuss the challenges and opportunities during his journey from CMO to CEO, the differences between working at a large CPG brand versus a smaller, more nimble company, how New Belgium embodies and enacts their foundational values, and much more. Highlights from our conversation include: Shaun's transition from CMO to CEO at New Belgium (3:35)Challenges he's confronted as New Belgium's CEO (6:14)Shaun's experience serving as New Belgium's CMO (9:53)Shaun's perspective on building and shaping culture as CEO (12:09)New Belgium's human-powered business model (14:55)Maintaining authentic values throughout periods of growth (16:16)How his son's health crisis inspired him to think differently about life and leadership (18:35)Leadership lessons that carried over from Shaun's Kraft and Purina days (21:11)How changes in the industry are affecting Shaun's approach to hiring (23:08)Leadership qualities that Shaun seeks in his senior executive team (25:01)How technology fits into his strategic plan (25:48)Guidance he'd offer to somebody early in their career (28:18)What Shaun's most excited about in the future (30:13)Visit HowIHire.com for transcripts and more on this episode.Follow Roy Notowitz and Noto Group Executive Search on LinkedIn for updates and featured career opportunities.Subscribe to How I Hire:AppleSpotifyAmazon
On today's episode, we discuss the types of parental leave employees are entitled to take in Australia, the rights employees have when they are ready to return to work from parental leave, and more. Subscribe to our podcast today to stay up to date on employment issues from law experts worldwide.Host: Jamie Goh (email) (Shearn Delamore & Co. / Malaysia)Guest Speaker: Meredith Kennedy (email) & Bruce Heddle (email) (Maddocks / Australia)Support the showRegister on the ELA website here to receive email invitations to future programs.
Ivan Cossu is Co-Founder and CEO of deskbird, a flexible workplace management platform that's scaled past $10 million ARR. Founded in April 2020 during COVID's most uncertain period, deskbird survived a near-death pivot just months in and scaled across 10 international markets within six months—an unconventional path that challenged conventional wisdom about market domination strategies. Ivan shares the tactical decisions behind their international expansion, the shift from founder-led to scalable sales, and why they're deliberately targeting an underfunded VC category. Topics Discussed: The critical pivot from an Airbnb for co-working spaces to workplace management software in July 2020, months before running out of capital The counterintuitive decision to scale internationally within six months rather than dominating a single market first Balancing consumer-grade UX with enterprise-level customization in a category where competitors felt like "database queries" The mechanics of transitioning from pure inbound to incorporating outbound without breaking what's working US market expansion from Europe with higher close rates than home markets—and what that signaled about timing Why traditional email outbound is dead in the AI era and what actually works for breaking through GTM Lessons For B2B Founders: Scale your proven funnel globally before you perfect it locally: When deskbird saw strong early traction, they launched landing pages across UK and US markets within months to test demand signals. Ivan's contrarian take: "If you have a good funnel that's working, be bold enough to scale it globally" rather than spending years dominating Germany first. The key qualifier—you need solid core product and conversion metrics, not just initial traction. They were "way too scared of going international because it always worked out way better than we thought," often seeing better metrics in new markets than home markets. Most founders over-index on local penetration when they should be testing international demand. Choose validation channels by cycle time, not potential scale: In the first 6-12 months, avoid any channel with an 18-month feedback loop, even if it's your eventual ICP. Ivan targeted paid search and lower mid-market specifically because "you get a good sample size quite fast." Fast feedback loops let you iterate positioning, messaging, and ICP assumptions weekly rather than annually. Once you have conviction from high-velocity channels, then layer in longer-cycle enterprise motions. This sequencing prevents burning 12+ months on the wrong strategy. Founder-led sales is a permanent muscle, not a phase to exit: At $10M+ ARR, Ivan still joins sales calls regularly, citing a top entrepreneur-investor's rule: "Sales always needs to remain a final topic." The evolution isn't binary—it's additive. First hires (around 9 months post-MVP) were generalist "hard workers" who could sell vision over process. Today's hires are more disciplined as repeatable plays emerged. But the founder never exits—they shift from doing all deals to strategic deals, competitive situations, and maintaining direct customer insight. Even Benioff at Salesforce's scale still jumps into deals. Outbound in the AI era requires anti-scale tactics: Ivan's blunt assessment: "I don't believe in emails and any kind of written communication, especially not in the age of AI—it's just inflated." What works: (1) Targeted account selection—not 1:1 but not 1:1000 either, find the sweet spot of focused ABM, (2) Physical mail and offline media, (3) Cold calling with proper infrastructure. The challenge isn't the tactic—it's "having all the BDRs and AEs knowing which accounts they have to call, seamlessly calling account after account." Most companies can't operationalize the calling machine. Best results come when marketing warms leads with intent data, then hands them to outbound teams—not pure cold outreach. Underfunded categories force better unit economics: Deskbird's space isn't flooded with VC dollars—Ivan mapped 50-60 European competitors but limited mega-rounds. His take: "There's a downside, it's harder to get VC money, but once you get it you don't have the problem that some spaces are overfunded and it's crazily driving up customer acquisition cost." Markets with excessive capital often have one winner and "very sad consolidation" for positions 2-4. Constrained capital forced deskbird to build profitably and focus on product differentiation (Airbnb-like UX meets enterprise customization) rather than outspending competitors. Close rates in new markets signal expansion timing better than absolute numbers: Deskbird closed US deals from Europe with European AEs in mismatched time zones—and saw the highest close rates of any market. Ivan's logic: "If we can close them from Europe with our European AEs working in different time zones who cannot deliver the same SLAs, and we then go to the US, it should get even better." Don't wait for perfect execution—if you're winning despite structural disadvantages, that's your signal to invest. 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In this powerful continuation, Dr. Jodi Richardson and conflict resolution expert Dr. Ashleigh Moreland tackle the conversations we all dread but desperately need to have. Dr. Moreland breaks down her game-changing "Observe, Think, Feel, Need, Request" framework for navigating workplace tensions—from addressing poor performance to calling out passive-aggressive behaviour. Learn why most of us get these conversations wrong and how to create the psychological safety needed for real change. Key Topics Covered: How to stop people-pleasing and over-apologising (and why women especially struggle with this) The surprising truth about when NOT to have a difficult conversation Navigating unsolicited family advice about parenting, career moves, and life choices Face-to-face vs. text: choosing the right medium for tough talks Managing your emotional reactions in the moment Recognising when it's time to walk away from toxic relationships Dr. Moreland shares real-world scenarios and actionable strategies you can use immediately, whether you're dealing with a difficult colleague, setting boundaries with family, or finally having that conversation you've been avoiding. Resources Mentioned: Dr. Ashleigh Moreland's website: www.ashleighmoreland.com Connect on Instagram: @drashleighmoreland See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dr. Paul White is a psychologist, author, and speaker who “makes work relationships work.” He has written articles for and been interviewed by the BBC News, Business Week, the New York Times, Fortune.com, Fast Company, and Forbes.Dr. White is the coauthor of the best-selling book, The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace, which has sold over 600,000 copies (written with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of the #1 NY Times bestseller, The 5 Love Languages) and has been translated into 25 languages.Additionally, their online assessment, the Motivating By Appreciation Inventory, has been taken by over 450,000 employees worldwide and is available in multiple languages.As a speaker and trainer, Dr. White has taught around the world, including North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and the Caribbean. His expertise has been requested by PepsiCo, Microsoft, NASA, L'Oreal, The Ritz-Carlton, and numerous other multinational organizations.Get the book, “The 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace”, check it out by clicking on this link: https://www.appreciationatwork.com/books/5-languages-appreciation-workplace/ Connect with Dr. Paul White:Website: www.appreciationatwork.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/appreciationatwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/drpaulwhite LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/5-languages-of-appreciation-in-the-workplace TurnKey Podcast Productions Important Links:Guest to Gold Video Series: www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/gold The Ultimate Podcast Launch Formula- www.TurnkeyPodcast.com/UPLFplusFREE workshop on how to "Be A Great Guest."Free E-Book 5 Ways to Make Money Podcasting at www.Turnkeypodcast.com/gift Ready to earn 6-figures with your podcast? See if you've got what it takes at TurnkeyPodcast.com/quizSales Training for Podcasters: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sales-training-for-podcasters/id1540644376Nice Guys on Business: http://www.niceguysonbusiness.com/subscribe/The Turnkey Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/turnkey-podcast/id1485077152
Voices of Search // A Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Podcast
79% of global B2B buyers say AI search has changed research habits. Tim Sanders, Chief Innovation Officer at G2, oversees insights from 100+ million annual software buyers and has witnessed enterprise research shift from 29% to 50% starting searches on AI chatbots in just four months. Sanders reveals why buyers moved from "reference to inference" workflows, how G2 captures 60% of AI citations through verified review data, and the critical difference between calendar age versus cognitive age in modern buyer journeys.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this episode of our Defensible Decisions podcast, Scott Kelly (shareholder, Birmingham) sits down with Nonnie Shivers (office managing shareholder, Phoenix) to discuss the implications for employers following EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas's social media video soliciting discrimination charges from white males. Scott, who is chair of the firm's Workforce Analytics and Compliance Practice Group, and Nonnie, who is co-chair of the firm's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Compliance Practice Group, delve into historical and recent Supreme Court decisions like Muldrow and Ames, which affirm the viability of such claims and expand the definition of actionable harm. The conversation emphasizes critical best practices for employers, including the necessity of thorough investigations, accurate position statements, comprehensive real-time documentation of employment decisions, and updated, inclusive training modules, especially given the continued risk of disparate impact claims and potential fast-tracked EEOC investigations.