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Use the 'C.R.I.T.I.C.A.L.' framework for practical steps for enhancing everyday critical thinking skills and navigating the GenAI age. This podcast episode was created using a GenAI tool, with critical thinking applied to ensure accuracy and deliver the intended message :)

The Aspire program emphasizes the significance of power skills for our future employability. In this episode, we’ll explore the story behind Amdocs' limitless vacation program to showcase the relevance of power skills. What seemed like an impossible move back then is now a reality enjoyed by employees around the globe. Through interviews with people involved in its creation and implementation, we’...

If everything is working well, why touch it? Yael and Kamal delve into the types of relationships organizations have with innovation. Innovation is a necessity in our disrupted world but it also means change. They both share practical tools for overcoming the organizational "immune system" and taking your initiatives forward. 

What would you do if you received unexpected, life-altering news – if you were suddenly diagnosed with a chronic illness? This week’s episode takes us through the inspiring emotional journey of an Amdocs employee, who manages to get her life on a positive course after learning that she might not have as long to live as she thought.

In this episode, “always looking up”, as she calls herself, shares with our hosts, the traumatic experiences of her childhood and later life, and explains how she has managed to thrive despite them and build a new life for herself. Join us as we delve into this moving and inspiring letter. We’ll explore how reframing our personal story can have a transformational impact on our life and well-being...

Imagine a country so large and diverse that every 100 kilometers you encounter a different ecosystem, language, and food(!).  Daphne Gottschalk, consulting partner and former head of the innovation unit at Amdocs, talks with Anjan Biswas, India innovation lead, about what makes the Indian innovation scene unique. They explore the similarities and differences between large organizations (such...

Austin Kleon, bestselling author of the book Steal like an Artist shares his views on creativity in the digital age. Together with Akshay Chillal, innovation expert from Amdocs India, they explore what creativity is and how it can take place in the organizational context.  In part two of the episode, Austin lays out the three steps to fuel creativity and reflects on how working in large organ...

Austin Kleon, bestselling author of the book Steal like an Artist shares his views on creativity in the digital age. Together with Akshay Chillal, innovation expert from Amdocs India, they explore what creativity is and how it can take place in the organizational context.  In part two of the episode, Austin lays out the three steps to fuel creativity and reflects on how working in large organ...

How do I choose a goal? Should it be concrete or inspirational? If I have more than one goal, how can I juggle them successfully? In this episode, Michal Marom hosts strategic consultant Morielle Lotan, to discuss how flexible you should be with the different goals you set for yourself, and accept the fact that some elements on the way to achieving these goals will be lost.  Visit Morielle's...

While the high-tech sector is highly celebrated for its innovation, mental health remains an ever-present challenge. In this episode, Dror from Amdocs and clinical psychologist Dr. Judith Levin read a letter from Anthony, an Amdocs employee who fought depression and prevailed. They will discuss how meaningful support systems played a crucial role in supporting him as he drew on his inner strengths...

We are practically sailing through life when things are going well, when we are able to achieve all our goals. Failure and setbacks bring our emotions to the surface. Our ability to use our emotions to move forward instead of stopping right there is the true test of our Emotional Intelligence. Let's hear Nicoleta Stanciu, a Software Development Manager from Cyprus, share her thoughts on bouncing b...

The words favoritism, gatekeeping, office gossip, and power-play come to mind when we talk about politics. But can we use organizational politics to our advantage with EI? Is there a way to excel at organizational politics and still grow great relationships? Amdocs veteran David Hasting, Director of Digital Development, speaks about his experience dealing with organizational politics and the lesso...

We all know that listening is one of the most important life skills and that most of us are horrible listeners. Michelle Ceja Zaragoza, a Business Operations Professional at Amdocs and a multi-talented individual from Mexico, offers a unique point of view on using listening skills in the workplace. Listen to her story and tips for being a better listener.

“Opportunities don’t just fall out of the sky, they’re a correlation of something that presents itself externally, and the internal world that you’ve trained in order to quickly realize that this is a way for you to step forward and that you’re brave enough and bold enough to say….this is what I’m going for” Strategic consultant Morielle Lotan shares her view on how to adopt strategic thinking in...

Many of us find it challenging to deal with others who are just too difficult. How should we handle this type of person when projects and relationships are at stake? Join Bhakti for a candid conversation with our guest Uri Zisser, a Customer Business Executive at Amdocs. Uri offers some practical tips for understanding and influencing difficult people and gives us a hint that might make you reflec...

"Don't be emotional, be professional." "Keep your emotions at home." "We need strong people to run this project.” You may have heard similar statements or even believe some of these are true, so join our host Bhakti for a lively discussion on management of emotions with our guest Vinod Melarkode. It's fascinating to hear Vinod openly discuss times when emotional issues have overtaken work, and sha...

What is unique about making decisions when you’re new to a role in an organization? What should you do to make the right decisions? Join our hosts Michal and Matan as they analyze and discuss a true life story from the corporate world.

What are mental models, and how can you recognize that a change is due? When making a change, how do you minimize the risk involved? Listen to Michal & Matan discussing these dilemmas in the episode.

Mayank graduated college and started working at Amdocs during COVID-19, which made his onboarding journey completely virtual. He has never been to the office! (or any other company’s office). He and his team created an online office environment where everybody joins and works on their individual tasks, yet are not alone. This helped him progress professionally and grasp ‘how to get along at Amdocs...

Alka started a new role, and found herself in a position she wasn’t used to, being less knowledgeable than others and unable to quickly come up with solutions. She underwent an emotional storm, but was able to overcome the challenge via learning, which has become an integral part of her life. Join Monica and Michal from Amdocs Learning and Development in their interview with Alka Choudhary, who sh...

Sometimes the most powerful lessons in our life come from an unexpected place. That's what happened to Bharti.  One piece of feedback she received changed her self-perception and led her to relearn and apply changes in the way she works. Join our hosts Monica and Eric in their fascinating interview with Bharti Gupta, who shares the insights she’s gained.

This is a story about how an opportunity to learn and a strong sense of curiosity brought Nektarios to a completely new place in his career, and actually, his life. Join our hosts, Monica, from Amdocs Learning and Development, and Eric, from the Amdocs XDC unit, in their fascinating interview with Nektarios Charalampous, who shares insights from his journey.   

When do you use brainstorming? Is brainstorming what we all think it is? Do you know how to conduct a beneficial brainstorming session? Join Michal, Amdocs Learning and Development expert, and Matan, our senior decision-making consultant, as they analyze and discuss a true life story from the corporate world.