The Otterly Owlsome Podcast

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🚨 In this Otterly Owlsome episode, Allison and Justin are back with their signature blend of tech talk, real talk, and laugh-out-loud moments! 😂 From mouth tape experiments 💤 to boxed wine confessions 🍷 and the latest ServiceNow scoop (Moveworks acquisition, anyone? 👀) — this episode has everything. They dive into: ✨ AI prompting tips that actually work 🔥 Work event dr...

🎉 Episode 58 is here and we're feeling fabulous (and maybe a little sore from leg day 🏋️‍♀️)! Justin and Allison are back with laughter, spa day dreams 💆‍♀️, golf simulator battles ⛳, and some seriously sparkly headphones ✨. We’re talking: 💪 Lactic acid struggles and post-workout waddles 😂 Childhood soccer flashbacks and why never to kick with your toes 🎯 TopGolf adventures that turned into...

We're back with another jam-packed episode full of laughs, hot takes, and unexpected deep dives!  Join Allison and Justin as they unravel the latest on the Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds drama , decode some serious Taylor Swift Game of Thrones references , and gush over their favorite kid-approved shows like Bluey and How to Train Your Dragon .    Allison shares her treadmill-TV lineup (hello Lo...

🦦🦉 Welcome back to The Otterly Owlsome Podcast! In this jam-packed episode, Allison & Justin bring you a little bit of everything—pop culture, tech, career moves, and personal wins! 💡✨ 🔥 What’s on the mic this week? 🔥 📸 Blake Lively & Ryan Reynolds – Their latest public appearances and why we love them (or don’t? 👀) 🎬 What We’re Watching – Our latest TV & movie obsessions 🍿...

🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🚀 Join Allison Shirey and Justin Meadows on The Otterly Owlsome Podcast as they welcome Dan Linton, a powerhouse in the world of ServiceNow consulting! 🔥 This episode is packed with insights on: ✅ The evolving landscape of Enterprise Architecture (formerly APM) ✅ The power of the Common Service Data Model (CSDM) for better visibility & data management ✅ Why rationali...

🔥 New Episode Alert! 🔥 We’re back with Episode 54 of The Otterly Owlsome Podcast, and this one is PACKED with big updates, tech talk, and some unexpected tangents! 🚀 🎉 What’s Inside? ✅ Allison’s BIG week – A successful ServiceNow ITSM go-live 🎂 (plus an intense cake-cutting experience 😆) ✅ The AI budget squeeze – Is agentic AI the future of automation? 🤖 ✅ Behind the scenes of ServiceNow...

Episode 53 is here! In this episode, Allison and Justin discuss various topics ranging from reality shows like 'The Traitors' to the impact of TikTok on personal and business levels. They delve into the qualities of effective engagement managers and the hiring process, emphasizing the importance of company culture and employee well-being. #podcast #friendship #movies #TVshows #bookadaptations #Ser...

It's time for Episode 52 of The Otterly Owlsome Podcast! In this episode, we catch up on our recent experiences, including vacation stories, surprise visits from friends, and home improvement plans. We delve (once again) into our favorite movies and TV shows, discussing the merits and flaws of various series. The conversation shifts to the challenges of book adaptations, particularly how changes c...

Guess who’s back? It’s us! Episode #51 is here, and it’s all about BIG life changes! One of us uprooted everything and moved halfway across the country, while the other is freelancing and outmaneuvering hurricanes like a pro . Tune in for all the juicy details—this one’s a must-watch! #LifeUpdatesUnplugged #FreelanceAndHurricaneLife #CrossCountryAdventures #Episode51IsHere #BackWithABang

We are BACK with episode #50! In this episode Justin and Allison celebrate their 50th episode and discuss the podcast setup. They also share updates on their personal lives, including Allison's vacation and her dog's recovery. The conversation then shifts to the release of ServiceNow's Washington DC version and the new apps and features it offers. Finally, they go on a funny tangent about a miniat...

We are BACK with episode #49! In this episode Allison introduces Andy Gallimore, the President and co-founder of Flowolf. They discuss the acquisition of Sales Won and the focus of Flowolf on solutions and strategy. Andy shares insights on the use of AI in their Sales CRM, including MeetingMinder, which automates meeting notes. They also discuss the benefits and limitations of Flow Designer and th...

It's time for Episode #48! In this episode Allison and Justin discuss troubleshooting business rules, challenges with custom apps, and the complexity of workflow dependencies. They compare the workflow editor and flow designer, highlighting the improvements made to the latter. They also talk about the user experience with interactions and the mapping of data in requests. The conversation touches o...

Episode 47 is finally here! In this episode Allison and Justin discuss their breakfast preferences at fast food restaurants, including Wendy's and Chick-fil-A. They also talk about their love for bread, including croissants and English muffins. The conversation then shifts to their experiences with keto diet and homemade pizza dough. They also discuss their recent trip to Phoenix, Arizona, and the...

Episode 46 is finally here! In this episode Allison and Justin discuss various topics ranging from taking breaks and self-care to upcoming events and rumors about ServiceNow's announcements. They also talk about user experience, application picker, and the need for centralization in the admin experience. The conversation touches on resourcing, utilization reports, and the war on talent. They also...

It's time for episode number 45! In this episode Allison and Justin discuss networking and device connectivity, experience in network operations centers, making and running cables including Cat 6 cables, data center management including SANs and failover issues, video and audio recording equipment and software issues, professional development and certifications including CSM and ITSM, reading habi...

Are you ready for episode 44?! In this episode Allison and Justin discuss weather experiences, personal fitness, workplace setups, professional tasks, HR software features, managerial development, coaching techniques, process optimization, personal anecdotes, cooking, and pets. #WeatherWonders #FitnessGoals #WorkFromHomeLife #TechChallenges #HRTechInsights #LeadershipGrowth #CoachingSuccess #Proce...

Come join Allison and Justin for episode 43! In this episode we discuss Christmas, sinus infections, smart tech, nasal spray, Shag dancing, living arrangements, technology use, fashion trends, relationships and ServiceNow archiving and data destruction (data retention).

Happy New Year from Allison and Justin! Check out our latest episode of The Otterly Owlsome Podcast (#42) to learn more about holiday experiences, gift exchanges, children's Christmas gifts, health and medical care, garden decorations, cooking and baking, pet care, and family dynamics. It also touches on weather conditions during the holidays, household management, online shopping experiences, and...

No re-runs from Allison and Justin, Episode 41 is here! Watch or listen to learn more about travel experiences, client interactions, project management, administrative challenges in ServiceNow, performance tuning in systems, visual task boards, personal experiences with media and entertainment, work-life balance, management strategies, and personal anecdotes related to family and pets. #ProjectMan...

Celebrating their 40th episode, Justin Meadows and Allison Shirey engage in a vibrant discussion on diverse topics. They explore notification management, the significance of soft skills, and the nuances of consulting across time zones. A key highlight is their conversation about a law firm project, delving into its unique demands and innovative solutions. They also discuss the role of technology i...

It's time for episode 39 with Allison and Justin! Watch or listen to learn more about Rory's misbehavior, Allison's last week teaching, hair stylists, gray hair, group ServiceNow projects, presentation techniques, how we're using AI, cake cutting tricks, cake artistry, sweet tea and Allison in Toronto. #technology #random #servicenow #otters #owls

Episode 38 has arrived! Watch or listen to learn more about the Tomorrowland music festival, phone and computer alerts/notifications, shopping on phones versus laptops, Transformer Batman toy at Walmart, how kids pick their toys in 2023, crash carts, playing doctor, Rory updates, Christmas shopping, Elf on the shelf, family pajamas, running, Toronto, traveling for work, Christmas light touring, da...

We have another special guest for Episode 37 - David Shake! Watch or listen to learn more about David Shake, school mascots, sales solutions becoming actual solutions for customers, Strategic Portfolio Management customers and the role of good process in implementations, another guest appearance by Rory, joy and when to decorate for Christmas, bottled and boxed wine, fancy boxed wine dispensers, b...

Episode 36 is here! Watch or listen to learn more about migrating legacy data to ServiceNow, converting from EasyVista, Lotus Notes and change management, close relationships on ServiceNow projects, lack of investments in IT, a job without MIcrosoft Office, tanning salons and toning machines, child care at the salon, nap time, sleeping on planes, Allison's webinar, open enrollment, health insuranc...

Episode 35 is here! Watch or listen to learn more about jade face rollers, expensive moisturizer, Chicago travel adventures, Selling Sunset, mansion taxes, The Great Outdoors, holiday dinners, colonial Christmas, name pronunciations, ServiceNow Q4 Store Release, Allison's roadmap webinar (link below), tips from Jace Benson and airport strategies. #technology #random #servicenow #otters #owls Webin...