The Resilient Journey

Last week, we kicked off a two-part series exploring the results of a survey of more than 500 resilience professionals. This week, the conversation continues as we examine how closely aligned we are on the concept of organizational resilience.   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 217 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   Welcome back to part two of our series...

This week's guest has been in the disaster recovery and business continuity industry for 35 years. And yet, his ideas are fresh and his insights are relevant to the challenges we face as we head into 2026.   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 216 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week we are thrilled to kick off a two-part series as we chat with Jaso...

What a year 2025 has been. If resilience had a stress test, this was it. Everything from geopolitical threats, cyberattacks, AI, climate-driven disruptions and more. And we've had 50 episodes to talk about it all of it.   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 215 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week we have a special year-end episode as we take a look...

This week's guest has been in the business continuity industry for over 29 years. How is it possible for someone with this much experience to find new innovation, energy and resilience? He tells us that for him - it's all about his mindset.   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 214 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week we're joined by industry icon A...

This week's guest says that when it comes to risk, resilience and AI - getting ahead now reduces future compliance scrambles. The integration of AI into resilience is no longer optional—it’s essential.   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 213 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week we're joined by Senior Business Continuity & Crisis Management Adv...

This week's guest is THE industry expert in risk, resilience and security recruiting. As we start to think ahead about 2026, we'll explore the job market, job search advice and more.   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 212 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week we're joined by Senior Managing Director of Risk, Resilience & Security at Andersen S...

This week's guest tells us that in the United States between 2020 and 2024, there were 115 separate billion dollar disasters. The take away? In the resilience industry, we can no longer afford to be reactionary.   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 211 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week we're joined by Todd Livingston, Training Coordinator, for t...

How do you go from leading business resilience as a VP to building a consulting practice that helps others do the same? Today, we explore that transition, why process improvement matters, and how military experience shapes resilience in powerful ways.”   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 210 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week we're joined by Amy...

This week we're going to expand our view a little bit as we move out of the world of business resilience and crisis management and go out to the public sector view of Emergency Management. As we go inside the yellow tape.   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 209 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week we're joined by emergency management professional...

Back in January, Regina Phelps joined Mark to create a Bingo card of potential crises for the year. When they recently reconnected, Regina suggested revisiting it to see how those predictions have played out. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 208 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week, our good friend Regina Phelps is back on the show to revisit the...

One of the things we like to do on the podcast is to showcase our friends and colleagues who are doing new and exciting things. And that's exactly what we're doing this week as we are joined by a friend of the podcast.   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 207 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week we're joined by Shane Mathew, CEO & Founder of a...

This week's guest is a soldier and a communications and cybersecurity specialist. He understands "mission first".  He also operates against a standard in which his work must be squared away. These are two excellent qualities for someone who is transitioning from military to civilian life.   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 206 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting G...

This week’s episode covers some weighty topics—mental health, burnout, and even suicidal thoughts. But don’t worry, it’s anything but bleak. It’s a lively chat packed with laughter and questions like, “Wait… not everyone was kung fu fighting, right?”   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 205 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week we're joined by Deb H...

So often, we think of resilience in terms of our response to an active disruption. This week's guest suggests that in addition to disruption resilience, we also need to work on being resilient to complex change. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 204 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   We're heading to Australia this week as we welcome social scientist Andr...

If you look on LinkedIn during the spring or fall, you will see a lot of content related to conferences. This week's guest gives us tips to get the most out of conference attendance. And she answers the question - are business cards still a thing?   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 203 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week, we welcome Nicole Pinto...

This week's guest is a former high school teacher. Then, she began developing curriculum for DRII. But when they had a difference of opinion she decided it was time to break out on her own. Her organization is 20 years old, and she's never looked back.   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 202 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week, we are joined by L...

This week's guest describes the moment she knew resilience was right for her when a local bar closed unexpectedly. At that point she knew that there was a huge network she could be part of, just by empowering business owners to know how to prepare.   Hello everyone and welcome to episode 201 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week, we are joined by Erika...

This week's guest raises a question that we should all be asking our organizations: Are you preparing for what you are capable of, or what could actually happen? And trust me, this week's guest has seen it all.   Hello everyone and welcome to a very special 200th Episode of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week, we are honored to be joined by former FEMA...

This week's guest has a background in public relations. After a long career, he now focuses on Risk, Crisis and Emergency Communications. But pay attention resilience professionals. A lot of what he says applies directly to you.   Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 199 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week, we're joined by Philippe Borremans - creat...

We know that too often, business continuity and resilience teams are small. Often, we're a "team of one".  So how can we leverage resources within the organization to help further our work? This week's guest says it's by using Business Continuity Champions.   Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 198 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week, we get tactic...

She was pregnant at 17. She graduated from high school, eight months pregnant. People chalked her up as a lost cause and said she would never amount to anything. But she went on to lead crisis response for some of the biggest brands in the world.   Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 197 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week, we are thrilled to welco...

Sometimes when someone goes through a traumatic event, they end up becoming an ally and look to create a safe space for others who experience something similar. This week's guest is well-known across our industry and is doing just that.   Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 196 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week, we're honored to help industry fav...

By now, we've all heard the story of the Coldplay kiss-cam, the exposed affair and impact it had on the (now) former CEO and Chief People Officer. But we're using the story as a case study on the importance of including reputation management in your resilience strategies.   Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 195 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week...

You’ve built the plan, trained the team, and earned your seat at the table. But what happens when the person leading the charge doesn’t understand the mission? Worse—what if they think they do, and they’re steering you straight into the storm?   Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 194 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week, we’re doing something differe...

If we were to draw a Venn diagram of this week's episode, it would include corporate security, business continuity, crisis management, and information security. And it's all based on a chilling scenario - how will you respond if a key employee is detained?   Hello everyone and welcome to Episode 193 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group!   This week, we welcome Dav...