The Coherent Business Podcast

In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast, host Aram DiGennaro talks with Adeel Mohammed, a cybersecurity and AI governance consultant working across multiple countries to help organizations navigate the growing role of AI in decision-making. Opening with a discussion of Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash and its eerily prescient warnings about humans unknowingly absorbing the "unquesti...

In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast, host Aram DiGennaro delivers a keynote-style talk for a room of CEOs and senior leaders navigating the accelerating disruption of artificial intelligence. Drawing on his work as a consultant, strategist, and student of human evolution, Aram cuts through the hype to offer a grounded, whole-brain framework for integrating AI without losing what makes...

In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast, host Aram DiGennaro sits down with Marc Kirshbaum, board member, leader, and author of the upcoming book 11 Primal Spaces . Drawing on two decades of writing and a deeply personal reckoning with what it means to be human, Marc explores the forces pulling us away from our own nature — and what it takes to stand upright again. Marc shares how the pan...

In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast, host Aram DiGennaro sits down with Hannah Bauer, founder and CEO of Heartnomics, a leadership and organizational transformation firm. Drawing on her remarkable journey as a childhood heart disease survivor, Hannah explores the profound connections between love, systems thinking, and sustainable business performance. Hannah shares how decades of nav...

In this solo episode, Aram DiGennaro makes the case that getting your people to perform at their best is the holy grail of management — and explains why most companies are falling far short. With only 15–25% of employees actively engaged and roughly 60% quietly quitting, the opportunity (and urgency) for better leadership has never been greater.   Aram challenges the dominant "machine" m...

In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast , host Aram DiGennaro sits down with Joe Sprangle , an author, consultant, and professor of business at Mary Baldwin University . They explore the necessity of human-centric leadership in manufacturing, the ethics of community engagement, and the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence . Sprangle shares insights from his career as a plant m...

In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast , host Aram DiGennaro sits down with Edwin Clamp for a second time to discuss his groundbreaking paper on mapping meaning . They explore the "crisis of the map," arguing that our traditional Cartesian-Newtonian worldview—which treats the world as a predictable, mechanistic machine—is failing to navigate today’s complex geopolitical and eco...

In this conversation, Aram DiGennaro sits down with David Brubaker to discuss the critical role organizations play in society, emphasizing their influence on individual and societal health. David outlines the characteristics of healthy organizations, the importance of conflict as a normal part of organizational life, and the impact of external pressures on organizational dynamics. David also share...

In this episode, Aram DiGennaro sits down with executive coach Colin Davis to explore why most meetings fail — and why fixing meetings ultimately requires leaders to change how they think, decide, and show up. Rather than focusing on surface-level meeting tactics, this conversation digs into the deeper systems at work: leadership identity, productive conflict, habit formation, and how real organiz...

In this episode, Aram DiGennaro, fractional CFO and strategic advisor, explains how to systematically increase your EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization) using the same framework he applies with companies every day. Instead of vague advice like “sell more” or “cut costs,” you’ll learn how to: Identify whether your real problem is sales, margin, or expenses Find t...

In this episode of The Coherent Business Podcast, Aram DiGennaro explores the surprising resurgence of religion and religion-adjacent sensibilities. After decades of decline in religious identification, there is now a notable increase in spiritual engagement among 18 to 35-year-olds. This trend is not just about traditional religions but the broader desire for meaning, community, and personal grow...

In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast, Aram and Noah sit down to discuss how to create meaning in the workplace and better serve your employees in their hierarchy of needs by asking questions, listening, and maintaining a clear and purposeful workplace and workflow. Resources: Protentional https://protentional.com/ Protentional guides leaders to integrate compelling priorities into cohe...

In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast, Aram and Shawn discuss a range of topics from AI and new technology changing human experiences, the significance of human-centered design, personal and professional dissonance, and the vital role of human connection in business. Resources:  Protentional  https://protentional.com/ Protentional guides leaders to integrate compelling priorities into c...

In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast, Aram discusses the coming storm over AI adoption and how AI will impact the story of humanity, how we can adapt, and what widespread AI adoption will mean for humanity. This episode has key tips on productivity growth for businesses, AI's impact on sense-making, and many important insights about the future of AI  Resources:  Protentional  http...

In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast, Aram sits down with Colin Davis to discuss the importance of "First Principles", and the inherent tension between dual realities, emphasizing the importance of balancing pragmatism with understanding. It discusses how combining these elements can lead to a more comprehensive approach to reality, and how you can adapt this to your business...

In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast, Aram sits down with Scot McRoberts to discuss the importance of peer groups for CEOs in the facilitation of a healthy business. They discuss Scot's peer group, Virginia CEOs, and how it has impacted many of the CEOs in the group positively.  Topics covered in this episode:  Peer groups and how they can help CEOs  Approaching business as a heal...

Guest : Sam Pressler Host : Aram DiGennaro In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast , Aram sits down with Sam Pressler to discuss the complex journey to building a holistic society through the facilitation of healthy civic life, small business, and the need for economic democracy to empower communities. The dialogue reflects a vision for the future that is much more person-centered and con...

Guest : Sven Brueckner Host : Aram DiGennaro In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast , Aram sits down with Sven Brueckner to converse about the nature of Reality, Quantum Entanglement, Reward Systems, and the Attention Economy. This conversation is an interesting insight into how modern systems control decision-making, how we behave within these systems, and how to find a real place in th...

Guest : Edwin Clamp Host : Aram DiGennaro In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast , Aram sits down with Edwin Clamp to explore the collapse of traditional worldviews and the evolving nature of society. They discuss how outdated models of understanding are failing to address modern complexities, leading to societal incoherence.  This problem is applied to the implications for businesses, e...

This episode of The Coherent Business Podcast dives into the story of Well Marriage Center , the largest couples counseling clinic network in the U.S. Chet shares how a family conversation became a thriving business built on two pillars: Helping couples heal and grow their relationships. Creating a supportive, financially sustainable environment for therapists. Topics we cover include: How to star...

Guest: Brian Greenwald Host: Aram DiGennaro Episode Overview In this episode of the Coherent Business Podcast , Aram sits down with Brian Greenwald to explore the deep connection between brand leadership, human-centered design, and organizational coherence. Together, they challenge conventional views of branding, moving beyond slogans and compliance to uncover how brand functions as a conscience —...

In this Episode, Aram DiGennaro discusses with his daughter, Priska DiGennaro, why this show is needed, what is "coherence," and what guests we want on the podcast. Let us know what you think!