Strategy for Breakfast

30 months on from the beginning of the pandemic, we’re still trying to manoeuvre our way through the hybrid ways of working. So GDS Group presenter Ellen Fearnley speaks with hybrid expert Tim Hernquist, Director of Product and Business Management at Jabra on the future of virtual interactions, and how hybrid must be both ‘special’ and ‘normal’ at the same time. Let us know what you think in the c...

When it comes to sustainability, business leaders know there is only one solution – to do more. It’s not a question of if they should act, it’s how . How can their company respond to shifting societal expectations? How can they keep pace with the latest environmental trends? How can they be more open and accountable, reduce waste and cut emissions?      These are just some of the questions GDS Gro...

Now more than ever, the ability to move from insight to foresight is the key technology in a brand’s arsenal, and most interestingly it's not just a question of data or analytics, but of human and emotional intelligence. In this discussion, GDS Group Presenter Stephanie Garey speaks with Mark Adams, the SVP and Chief Innovation Officer at VICE Media, who tells us the 5 steps necessary to take your...

What is happening with crypto? When is a good time to buy bitcoin? And how are regulations going to impact our beloved digital currency? If you’ve been wondering about one or all of these things, you’re in the right place. In this episode, GDS Group presenter (and crypto enthusiast) Colin Cosell speaks with the crypto guru, Eli Rouimi, who is here to talk us through it all – and a whole lot more....

This week we’re speaking to Brenden Kumarasamy, the founder and president of Master Talk, which was created to help the world master the art of communication. They’ve assisted 100s of clients across a multitude of industries to empower the best executives and coaches in the world to excel in communication. GDS Group presenter Neeha Curtis asks Brenden about all things presenting to an audience, wh...

No, we don’t mean a world without our favourite, sweet treats... This week we’re talking about the latest in preparing for a cookieless world. The result of removing targeted advertising will impact everyone; internet users, digital advertisers, and publishers. So how can we ensure we’re fully prepared as an organisation, while ensuring users and customers still get the service they desire. GDS Gr...

We’re taking a deep dive into an utterly fascinating phenomenon taking place in social media: the meteoric rise of TikTok versus the steep decline of Meta. No matter what you call it, Meta is the biggest social media platform in the history of the world. But with nearly half of Gen Zs using TikTok search instead of Google, are they set to take Meta’s crown? In this episode, GDS Group presenters Co...

Greenwashing is a phrase we’re hearing more and more, but what exactly does it mean? What activities constitute greenwashing? And what steps can your organization take to make ACTUAL change? GDS Group presenters Stephanie Garey and Kelley Iuele are joined by Ed Gillespie, inspirational speaker, writer, climate activist, and self-proclaimed "insultant" to tell us everything we need to know. Let us...

AI has been rapidly advancing for years. But in the last few months alone, it feels like there have been several significant developments. So, what do these changes mean – both for your business and for wider society? In this episode, GDS Group presenter Alex Woods is joined by Glen Willoughby, Chief Information Officer at Singularity University Labs and a former Special Adviser to NASA, to talk A...

It would be an understatement to say that digital innovation has really sped up over the last few years, so we’re catching up with Jeff Reine. Jeff is currently an advisor at Copia, who are on a crucial mission to solve – as they put it - the world's dumbest problem: and that’s hunger. Jeff is also former VP of Direct Consumer Engagement at Coca Cola. GDS Group presenters Kristina Cartwright and J...

The retail industry is bouncing back after a tumultuous 2 years dealing with the effects of the pandemic, supply chain issues and the great resignation. So why is it more important than ever for retail executives to take pride in their work? Balve Bains and Michelle Brown speak to Ron Thurston, an Amazon number 1 bestselling author with extensive experience leading retail operations for America’s...

We’ve all been hearing that data is the new oil for so long, but is it really? Data is only valuable if it is clean, analysed and implemented correctly, and while two-thirds of businesses say they need more data, 70% of organisations are gathering data faster than they can even use it. So, Colin Cosell, Ellen Fearnley and Ben Thompson come together to squeeze 100+ hours a week of business conversa...

Whether you enjoy working from home, or miss the office, the pandemic has changed the way we work forever. So should your organisation implement a hybrid strategy? What are the pros and cons? What are other organisations doing? And if you do decide to do it, how can you do it well? Meet the Boss event hosts Ben Thompson, Stephanie Garey and Tim Cassidy get together to talk about what they’ve learn...

How can the oil & gas industries work with the renewables industry to solve the climate crisis? Stephanie Garey and Kelley Iuele are joined by Rebecca Williams and Michael Short. Rebecca is from the Global Wind Energy Council and was the director at COP26 last year, leading discussion on wind power and energy transition. Michael joins us from Bain & Company and advises clients across the g...

How will the metaverse and web3 change customer experience? Colin Cosell, Ellen Fearnley and Adam Burns are joined by Hussein Dajani, Nissan’s GM of Digital and Customer Experience Transformation, to talk trends, tactics and toes in the water. Let us know what you think in the comments or email  podcast@gdsgroup.com . Key discussion points include: How to make physical CX more digital The infrastr...

This week: the defining business challenge. The inevitable. The big bad. Failure. Balve Bains and Adam Burns are joined by Carlos Zimbrón, Co-founder & CEO of FuckUp Nights, to talk reframing, rethinking, and resisting shame. Let us know what you think in the comments or email podcast@gdsgroup.com .   Key discussion points include: Psychological safety Don’t stigmatize failure How to fuck up s...

This International Women’s Day Kristina Cartwright, Ellen Fearnley and Stephanie Garey discuss the 2022 IWD theme - breaking the gender bias. How can organisations, from top down, help break the gender bias in the workplace and beyond? They’re also joined by Amy Kim, President and CEO of Jugo. We hear Amy’s experiences with bias, as well as tips as a business leader on how to break the bias. Let u...

From unequal access to unconscious bias and why we need to stop celebrating firsts – this is how to create an authentically diverse and inclusive business. Balve Bains and Kelley Iuele are joined by Sheri Hinish, IBM’s diversity, equity and inclusion champion  and  2021 global supply chain social media influencer of the year. Let us know what you think in the comments or email  podcast@gdsgroup.co...

Every business should want to support mental health at work. But not every business does, which is double weird because it also makes financial sense. London School of Economics modelling says that a $50K wellbeing investment will repay $500K to your company in a single year. In this episode, Kelley Iuele, Balve Bains and Ben Thompson look at the way forward for workplace wellbeing. Let us know ho...

59% of employers say their employees feel comfortable speaking to their managers about mental health. Unfortunately, their employees don’t agree. In this episode, Kelley Iuele, Balve Bains and Ben Thompson are joined by Mikaela Elliott, senior manager for employer insights at Indeed, mental health first aider and recently certified chief happiness officer. They’re finding out why this gap exists,...

We’re told that traditional leadership skills are no longer sufficient. But is that true? Tim Cassidy, Ellen Fearnley and Adam Burns are joined by filmmaker Sara Wolitzky, Jefferson Health CEO Dr Stephen Klasko, and Vishal Talreja, co-founder of Dream a Dream, to talk vulnerability, masculinity, and the problem with patience. Let us know what you think in the comments or email  podcast@gdsgroup.co...

Chloe Richardson, Balve Bains and Colin Cosell are joined by millennial money coach and founder of This Girl Talks Money, Ellie Austin-Williams to talk about what happens now big money is being poured into fintech. Will consumers really win? And are the big beasts ready? Let us know what you think in the comments or email  podcast@gdsgroup.com .  Key discussion points include: * How is fintech cha...

Who  should  be worried about robots taking their jobs, and is there anything anyone can do about it? To find out, Ellen Fearnley, Stephanie Garey and Adam Burns are joined by Glen Willoughby, Chief Information Officer at Singularity University Labs and a former Special Adviser to NASA. Let us know what you think in the comments or email  podcast@gdsgroup.com .  Key discussion points include: * Is...

How to be better at change Chloe Richardson, Kristina Cartwright, Jade Gamlin and Adam Burns ask why, if change is the only constant in life, so many businesses are so bad at it. And is there a way to be better? Let us know what you think in the comments or email  podcast@gdsgroup.com .  Key discussion points include: Future proof or future ready? Why do financial advisers think they’re smarter th...

New seat at the table: where next for the C-suite? Kristina Cartwright, Kelley Iuele and Colin Cosell debate the next in line. Who deserves a seat at the big table? Should marketing move on or move over? Does IT deserve an expansion slot? Do businesses need a mental health expert to ensure their long-term wellbeing? Let us know what you think in the comments or email  podcast@gdsgroup.com .  Key d...