One Quick Point

In this conversation, I'm joined by Amanda Miller Littlejohn, executive coach and author of the new book - The Rest Revolution: The Rest Revolution: How to Reclaim Your Rhythm and Conquer Burnout When Overworking Has Become the Norm. Amanda and I discuss insights on taking stock of your skills, reconnecting with purpose, and centering joy as you step into the next phase of your career. Drawing fro...

In this conversation, Nikeiva shares her origin story and perspective, highlighting the influential life stages she has experienced. She discusses her transition to Brewster, a high school away from home, and the impact it had on her worldview. Nikeiva also talks about her move to Colorado, which solidified her independence and adulthood. She defines transition as the art form of moving from one t...

In this conversation, James and Brian discuss the importance of being intentional about who we want to be and how it shapes our lives.   They explore the concept of setting 'Be goals' (or being goals) instead of 'to-do goals' and how this can lead to personal fulfillment. Brian shares his experience of setting a theme for each year and how it has influenced his mindset and actions.   James reflect...

In this episode, Russell Fugett shares his origin story, family history, and details about the influential people in his life - all connected to his journey and efforts to fulfull his mission. He discusses the importance of reflection and the role of faith in his personal growth, as well as the need for perseverance. During the conversation, he and James Walker discuss the concept of mission and h...

Kyle grew up in Philadelphia with parents who believed in him and invested in his education. He had a strong support system in his community and mentors who provided guidance and perspectives that were key to his journey. Now, as the president of Guilford College, Kyle is passionate about creating opportunities for others and opening doors for students. He values the power of new experiences and e...

Janel Young, a creative artist and former agency professional, shares her origin story and journey to becoming a full-time creative. She discusses her love for exploration, unconventional collaboration, and the influence of her middle school years at a creative and performing arts school. Janelle reflects on her relationship with rest and the burnout she experienced in the agency grind. She made t...

In this conversation, James and Joshua discuss various topics, including origin stories, searching for ancestry, the impact of divorce, what gives Joshua energy and peace, parenting and instilling will, and the idea of writing a book. Joshua shares his personal experiences and reflections, providing insights into his journey and perspectives on life. In this conversation, James and his friend disc...

Welcome to One Quick Point, the podcast focused on unpacking life. I'm James Walker, your host. On this episode, I'm joined by very good friend, Josh Porter. I've known him for 15 years now, and we have been through some things, much of which we go through in this podcast. When I thought about One Quick Point and how I wanted to start this journey of really unpacking life and the themes surroundin...

On this episode, Asha Aravindakshan, VP of Customer Delight and Operations at Sprinklr, joins us to share her thoughts on pivoting careers, based on her experiences moving through the public, private, and non-profit sectors. She's compiled her experiences, along with several interviews from folks who've made their own pivots, into the soon-to-be-released book "Skills: The Common Denominator."  Lis...

So you think you're a strategist? Listen to this episode and see how you stack up against our guest Ivan's definition of a strategist and his take on the role they play in PR and Marketing work.  In his discussion with host James Sylvester Walker, he talks about top resources, identifies the core components of a real strategic brief, and shed some light on why he joined One Quick Point from an Air...

So you've created a personal brand...what's the next right move? Building a valuable platform, something you can leverage in order to create real world IMPACT. Listen to this episode of One Quick Point, as I dig into Bozoma Saint John's brand, the recent AdAge debacle, and the core components of any strong executive platform. 

In this episode of One Quick Point, Tejas Totade - Chief Technology Officer at Ruder Finn - joins us to explore the comms tech trends on his radar. This turned out to be one of the most fun conversations of the year. It ran the gamut.  We explored everything from advocacy, audience targeting/segmentation, and audio tweets to Cameo, WWE, and the best song to ever hit the charts...Return of the Mack...

Your impact may be big or small, but to me, the best kind of impact is tangible. In this episode of One Quick Point, I chat with Karla Renee Williams, Founder and CEO of Small Change. Listen in to hear her story and learn about the tangible impact she and a mighty group of committed volunteers are making for New York City residents in need. 

Chris van Bergen, CFO/COO of Nest, joins us to talk about the best ways to think about corporate social responsibility (CSR) and Social Impact. Nest works with artisan businesses around the world, so if you're looking for a mini-history on supply chains and ethical manufacturing, as well as a tour of recent trends, this is the episode for you. 

Just this once, we are putting the clients, our brands and orgs on the side, and we're going to focus on ourselves. In this episode, we talk about the concept of Purposescaping and how we all can use it in our own lives to clear the path ahead on personal and professional levels. 

One Quick Point is BACK with a new season! Our guest today is Amber Cabral a leading inclusion and equity strategies and the author of the new book Allies and Advocates: Creating an Inclusive and Equitable Culture, available via AlliesandAdvocates.com.  In this episode, we dig into what it means to truly be an ally and what performative allyship looks and feels like, in addition to identifying the...

In this episode of One Quick Point, I share my thoughts on the best approach to integrated media and answer your questions about B2B marketing. This is not one to miss for anyone in the Public Relations or Marketing space. Give this a listen! 

Marriott is entering the home rental business just in time to steal some of the shine amidst AirBnB IPO buzz. Here's my take on what is shaping up to be a battle between "brand cool" and scale. Today's episode features a new segment called One Quick Question. Listen in!

P&G / Gillette's latest campaign "The Best Men Can Be" has sparked a great deal of discussion about  #MeToo , the role of marketers/brands on serious issues, and the quality of the campaign. Here are my thoughts on three things P&G / Gillette could do to improve their campaign.

Product placement is on the rise again. Have you seriously looked into this as an option for your brand? You should consider it as a big play for 2019. Listen in as we explore on One Quick Point.

Are you excited about the work set out before you? Are you ready to chart a new course? If yes, share this with a friend. If no, here's a nudge to get you going. Welcome to 2019!

In this episode of One Quick Point, we discuss the need to stay relevant and look at two very different brands taking a stab at just that, Ford Motor Company and Champion.

Fads and trends are good things for you and your business. Hear one approach to making them work for you on this episode of One Quick Point. 

In this episode of One Quick Point, we discuss the importance of creating and communicating value overall. In addition to continuing the discussion about Nike's Dream Crazy campaign, I close with tips on how professionals can communicate the value they create on an individual level.

Let's explore the layers behind Nike's recent campaign featuring former NFL player Colin Kaepernick.