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It is the first episode of The CEO Series for the year 2022!   Our guest is Priti Malik, Co-Host of The Kris Fade Show on Virgin Radio Dubai 104.4 United Arab Emirates!   In this episode, Priti will be discussing her successful journey from New York to Dubai with Ron Thomas.   It's going to be inspiring!  Don't miss this!   For speaker suggestions, feedback, and sponsorshi...

Stacey Harris is back! Stacey is the Chief Research Officer, Managing Partner of Sapient Insights Group. She sits on the IHIRM Board of Directors, overseeing strategy and education in her role as Vice-Chair. Previously on this show, Stacy shared great insights on how to use chaos to build a stronger organization. To watch the previous episode with Stacey, visit    • The CEO Series with Stacey Harr...

If it is Friday, it is the CEO Series!   This week, our guest is Jan T. Bruce, CEO, and Co-Founder of Mequilibrium, the first SaaS-based cognitive performance platform, based on a proprietary, clinically validated science in the field of resilience.    In this episode, Jan and Ron will be discussing how to create resilience to combat burnout, stress, purpose, performance, and wellbe...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!   This week, our guest is Sarah Tabet, an HR professional with over a decade of well-rounded multinational experience in the human resources industry.  She is currently based in Dubai and provides global strategic HR leadership support, executive coaching, and business partnering to senior leaders in multiple geographies (Europe, US, India, and Chin...

Throwback to when we had the father of the HRBP model, Dave Ulrich on the show! Bringing this back to you in case you missed the last time. Watch and learn! Don't forget to follow us on all our social media platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter: Strategy Focused Group For speaker suggestions, feedbacks, and sponsorship, email us at info@strategyfocusedgroup.com.

This week, our guest on The CEO Series is Karin Gabriel, Global Innovation Expert.   Karin has 10+ years of international experience developing and delivering programs and building communities focused on human-centric innovation and emerging tech.   In this episode, Karin will be sharing great insights on the future of innovation in education, organizations, and the creative workplace. &...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!   This week, we have one of the Music Industry’s most insightful and successful leaders, Charles Koppelman.   Charles Koppelman is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of C.A.K. Entertainment Inc., which provides financing and strategic advice to companies in the entertainment industry.   He has worked with artists from Nicki Minaj, Adam Le...

This week, our guest is Saana Azzam, founder of MENA Speakers.  Also known as a “Chief Inspirational Officer” for businesses globally.  Saana Azzam is an award-winning international economist, Forbes contributor, and in this episode, she will be sharing great insights on her journey from Economist to Entrepreneur.   Don't forget to follow us on all our social media platforms:  ...

This week, our guest is Jouhayna AlMheiri ! Jouhayna AlMheiri is an Air Traffic Control Officer and On-The-Job Training Instructor. If you are wondering what that is exactly, she is like Google Maps voice but for pilots in the sky to keep aircrafts safe in the UAE airspace. Fun Fact: We have less than ten Emirati women that are Air Traffic Control Officer on the planet. To know more about Jouhayna...

Leadership is all about change, it is about bringing new things to the table and adding value to the organization - Azad Navaz Did you miss the last episode of The CEO Series with  Azad Navaz ? We've got you covered! The full video is available here -  https://lnkd.in/d3GxuNuq Don't forget to follow us on all our social media platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter: Stra...

This week, our guest is Peter Hopwood , a Global Speaker Coach, TEDx Coach, Virtual Speaking Specialist, Global Events MC, and Media Skills Trainer. Peter travels the globe (now virtually) helping people define, craft, and tell clearer stories with stronger impact. He helps executives, entrepreneurs, and teams to develop their speaking style in front of a crowd or in a virtual setting, gain invest...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest is John G. Self, founder and Managing Partner of JohnGSelf + Partners, a career transition advisory firm based in Tyler, near Dallas. In this episode, John G. Self will share great insights on how to manage a career in disruptive times. To know more about John G. Self, visit: http://www.strategyfocusedhr.com/port... This episode will be l...

It is another episode of The CEO Series! This week, our guest is Ronald Porter, Senior Client Partner, Global Human Resources Center of Expertise/ Korn Ferry. Ron recruits Chief Human Resource Officers, Senior Human Resource Executives, and Chief Diversity Officers. In this episode, Ronald will be discussing the topic 'The Executive Search; The CHRO Search. To know more about Ronald Porter, visit:...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! Welcome to another episode of The CEO Series. This week, our guest is Jim Harter Ph. D.! Jim Harter, Ph. D., is the Chief Scientist for Gallup's workplace management and wellbeing practices. He is co-author of Wall Street Journal Bestseller Wellbeing at Work, released in 2021, a book that explores how to build resilient and thriving teams in organizations. In...

It is another episode of The CEO Series! This week, our guest is Chuck Feltz, CEO, Human Capital Institute. Chuck is currently the CEO of The Human Capital Institute focusing on helping organizations align business and talent strategy to accelerate growth for their clients. In this episode, Chuck will give us insight into the changing dynamics of leadership post-COVID-19. To know more about Chuck...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest on the show is Dr. Russell J. Ledet, MD & Ph. D. Molecular Oncology, President and Co-Founder of 15 Whites Coats In this episode, Dr. Russell will share with us his journey from Security Guard to a Medical Doctor. You shouldn't miss this! To know more about Dr. Russell, visit http://www.strategyfocusedhr.com/.../ceo-series-dr.../ Don'...

This week, our guest on The CEO Series is Heidi Diamond! Heidi Diamond leads Content, Partnerships, Distribution, Syndication, Licensing, Growth for HealthiNation, a leading digital media publisher and production company (now a GoodRx company) focused on health video content. In this episode, Diamond will be sharing great insights on the C-Suite Journey and her leadership Philosophy. To know more...

It is another episode of The CEO Series! This week, our guest is Elizabeth Talerman , CEO and Managing Partner of The Nucleus Group. With over 30 years of experience in brand strategy and market research, leaders call upon Elizabeth to identify patterns and develop insights that support organizational development and transformation and accelerate influence, impact, and growth. In this episode, Eli...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series! This week, our guest is John Hollon, Managing Editor & Podcast Host at Fuel50.   John Hollon is an award-winning journalist and nationally recognized expert on leadership, talent management, and smart workforce practices.  Currently, he is the Managing Editor at Fuel50, the New Zealand-based HR technology company, where he writes, edits, and co-...

It is another episode of The CEO Series!   Our guest for this week is John Ryan, founder and Chief Executive Officer of Healthy Place to Work.   Is your workplace a HEALTHY WORKPLACE?  Do you know what is different about a healthy place to work?   Join our guest this week as he explains how to build a healthy workplace and why it is important to build a healthy workplace. &nbsp...

If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!   Our 1st guest speaker for the 3rd Quarter of the year is Sean Koppelman.   Sean Koppelman is President of The Talent Magnet, an Executive recruitment Firm in NYC that he launched in 2004. He is a veteran of the Recruitment industry with over 20 years of experience connecting exceptional candidates to the most prestigious companies, brands, and age...

It is another episode of The CEO Series! Our guest this week is Jenna Filipkowski, Ph. D.! Jenna Filipkowski is a Senior Engagement Strategist. People Experience Researcher, I-O Psychology Consultant She has authored over 6​5 original research papers on a variety of topics such as strategic workplace planning, employee experience, coaching, leadership development, talent acquisition, and employee...

This week, our guest on The CEO Series is Rina Sarif ! Rina Sarif is the Chief Human Capital Officer, Lembaga Tabung Haji since August 2020, and she is currently serving as a Board of Directors for TH Movenpick Hotel and Convention Centre, KLIA. Her talent, visible performance, credentials in Human Capital, as well as social space, are evident amongst the industry leaders. She was listed as the TO...

Our guest on the show this week is Ben Whitter! Ben Whitter, an author of Human Experience at Work (2021) and Employee Experience (2019), is the CEO of HEX Organization and the Founder of the World Employee Experience Institute (WEEI). Ben is best known for pioneering and popularizing the concept of employee experience worldwide. His work has reached 18 million people, inspired the first EX confer...

Debra Wheatman is the founder and president of CareersDoneWrite , a marketing and personal branding company providing comprehensive services to job seekers and professionals who are proactive about managing their professional development and career planning efforts In this episode, Debra shared great insights on how to manage careers & personal branding in a period of uncertainty. To know more...