Shift Happens Podcast

In this episode of Shift Happens, Kenneth Lako, President and CEO of Members Trust Company, shares his expertise on leading organizational change in the wealth management industry. Ken highlights the critical role of culture, trust, and communication in navigating transformations, while emphasizing the importance of understanding team motivations and managing resistance. He explores the impact of...

Neste episódio do Shift Happens Podcast, entrevistei Guilherme Arantes, CEO da Eyemobile, que compartilha sua trajetória de carreira e no universo das startups, um ambiente dinâmico, repleto de inovação, incertezas e aprendizados. Ele abre o jogo sobre os bastidores de criar e escalar negócios em contextos de constante transformação, mostrando como a liderança adaptável, a motivação e a construção...

In this episode of the Shift Happens podcast, Shweta Jain shares her extensive experience in business strategy and transformation, discussing her journey from India to leading significant projects at Pfizer. She emphasizes the importance of effective communication, managing change, and overcoming resistance in global projects. Shweta also highlights the need for innovation and adaptability in toda...

Neste episódio do Shift Happens Podcast, a apresentadora Kamila recebe Thiago Frattari Maccari, CEO da Órigo Energia, para uma conversa inspiradora sobre o verdadeiro significado de liderar em tempos de transformação.  Thiago compartilha sua trajetória notável — da área de infraestrutura ao desenvolvimento de software — e como se tornou um líder de equipes de alta performance em grandes empresas c...

En este episodio exploramos, junto a Adolfo, cómo los procesos de transformación más exitosos nacen de la combinación entre propósito, escucha activa y co-creación. Conversamos sobre por qué la resistencia no debe verse como un obstáculo, sino como una valiosa señal, y descubrimos cómo poner a las personas en el centro del cambio permite que las organizaciones no solo se adapten, sino que construy...

Welcome to the Shift Happens Podcast! I’m Kamila Adamatti, CEO of Tone Up Business Consulting. In each episode, I sit down with senior leaders to share real stories, lessons, and strategies for leading organizational change. This show is built for you, so I’d love your feedback and ideas. And remember: "When Shift happens, great leaders rise." Today’s episode is going to be a little different. Sin...

Today on Shift Happens Podcast, we’re honored to welcome Eliana Kawakami (Nina), CHRO at Buckman. With a background in engineering and a career dedicated to strategic people leadership, Eliana brings a perspective on how organizations can thrive through change. She is passionate about creating cultures where people, processes, and leadership come together to drive meaningful transformation. In thi...

Today’s guest is Tom O’Connor Jr., former Chairman and CEO of Mohawk Fine Papers, where he spent more than four decades leading bold transformations. Under his leadership, Mohawk reinvented itself time and again, from construction paper to fine printing, digital, and specialty papers. Tom is known for building a culture of ownership and trust, empowering 600 employees to embrace change, contribute...

Today at the Shift Happens Podcast, we talked to Edgar Moyano, current Executive Vice President of Digital Transformation at Omya, S.B., and host of the podcast NT593, where he explores the world of business and technology with a strategic and innovative perspective. With over 20 years of experience in technology, telecommunications, SaaS, and cloud services, Edgar is passionate about connecting v...

In this episode, I talked to Gorik Hossepian, a leader with over 43 years of experience across some of the world’s most respected corporations, including Honeywell, Northrop, and Boeing, leading transformative strategies across defense, space, air, ground, sea, and even underwater domains. Gorik opens up about his experiences leading multiple mergers and acquisitions, sharing lessons on patience,...

In this episode of the Shift Happens Podcast, we sit down with John Beering, CEO of Red Dot Corporation, to explore how great leaders turn uncertainty into opportunity. John shares how consistent, clear messaging becomes a powerful anchor during times of transformation, whether in a quick team huddle, a town hall, or a conversation with a customer. Every interaction becomes a chance to reinforce p...

In this episode of the Shift Happens Podcast, we talk with Allen Hankins, COO of Triumph Financial, whose two decades of leadership span industries from telecom and energy to satellites and streaming. Drawing from this diverse background, Allen shares powerful lessons on the importance of overcommunicating during times of change. His approach to servant leadership, consistency, and accountability...

In this episode of the Shift Happens Podcast, we talk with a leader who believes that results and humanity go hand in hand. As CEO of MedBeauty, Renan Lemos takes a people-centered approach to strategy, culture, and execution — with a career path that spans Human Resources, Finance, Legal, Compliance, and Risk Management. His mission? To build high-performance organizations guided by a clear visio...

Today, in the Shift Happens Podcast we talk to Elizabeth Osborne, COO and CIO at Great Lakes Credit Union. Her strategic insights, data-driven decision-making, and process improvement expertise are instrumental to drive innovation. Recognized by American Banker as one of the Most Powerful Women in Credit Unions in both 2023 and 2024, she leads transformation with purpose and impact. In this episod...

Today’s guest is Adolfo Carreño, Vice President of Transformation Program Management at Citibank, leader in business transformation and enterprise change, with over 15 years of experience driving large-scale initiatives across global Financial Services and Medical Technology companies. Originally from Chile and now based in the U.S. since 2018, Adolfo brings a rare blend of international perspecti...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by Steve Matas, a global leader who’s navigated change and transformation across cultures, borders, and organizations. Steve is the president of Advanced Clinical and shares powerful insights on what it truly means to lead change in a global context, where customs, communication styles, and expectations can vary dramatically. But as he reminds us, at the heart of i...

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Purnima Voria, an international leader in trade, diplomacy, and entrepreneurship. As the founder and CEO of the National US-India Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Voria has advised multiple U.S. Commerce Secretaries, spoken on world stages—including the United Nations—and continues to drive global change through business, coaching, and empowerment. She shares her incr...

We sit down with Joe Lambert, a visionary leader, AI pioneer, and investor whose influence spans decades and industries. Since the early 1980s, Joe has been at the forefront of integrating artificial intelligence into business and life, managing over $10 billion in assets across finance, real estate, and media. In this episode, Joe shares the inspiring story behind Teen Star, the nonprofit talent...

In this episode, the President of ARCH Medical Solutions, Jason Goldthwaite, shares his perspective on leading through complexity, both in business and in life. Drawing from a distinguished career in driving organizational transformations, Jason shares how his experience in high-pressure corporate environments has shaped his leadership philosophy and decision-making style. He unpacks the parallels...

In this episode of Shift Happens, we sit down with Carlos Mousinho, COO of Africa Healthcare Network, whose career spans multiple industries — from beverages and retail to healthcare. Carlos shares his unique journey and the creative, innovative approaches he’s used to train and motivate leaders along the way. He emphasizes that successful change management is all about balancing people and proces...

Today’s guest is a true trailblazer in the clean energy revolution - Bobby Smith , Field President of Powur , the fastest-growing national solar company in the U.S. Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list four years in a row , Powur is not just disrupting the solar industry - it’s redefining how people build scalable, purpose-driven businesses in clean energy. Bobby is on a mission to empower solar entre...

Neste episódio do Shift Happens Podcast, conversamos com Rubens Passos, Vice-Presidente para o Canadá e América Latina na Acco Brands. Com uma carreira internacional impressionante entre o Brasil e os Estados Unidos, Rubens compartilha como o aprendizado contínuo, a adaptabilidade e a resiliência moldaram sua trajetória de liderança - incluindo mudanças pessoais, como se tornar um expatriado. Ele...