Thinking Inside the Box

In today’s episode, I chat with Giselle Mota, Futurist, Thought Leader, TEDx & Global Speaker & Inclusion Advocate. Giselle brings humanity, empathy and a strong sense of purpose to this abstract world of ours.  Her specific focus is on emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, spatial computing & blockchain, and how they relate to topics such as diversity, equity and i...

In today’s episode, I chat with Siim Sikkut, the former CIO of the Ministry of Economic Affairs & Communications for the government of Estonia, one of the architects of that country’s truly innovative e-Residency Program, and most recently, a Managing Director at Digital Nation.  In 2007, a series of cyberattacks targeted websites of Estonian organizations, including Estonian parliament, banks...

In today’s episode, I chat with Kimberly Wiefling, the Redwood City, CA-based Founding Member & Global Consultant at Silicon Valley Alliances. She’s also the Founder & President of Wiefling Consulting, a firm launched on Feb. 1, 2001 to support healthy and productive organization cultures, providing practical business leadership and project management guidance ever since. Kim is a Trusted...

In today’s episode, I chat with Karim Lessard, Technology CEO, serial entrepreneur & my co-founder at BentoHR. What can you say about someone who’s stood by you when times were tough? When the easiest thing, the most practical thing, to do is cut your losses & simply walk away. The pandemic was an inflection point for all of us. Personally & professionally. And for agency owners such a...

In today’s episode, I chat with Farzana Nayani (she/hers) a recognized Diversity, Equity & Inclusion specialist, business & strategy coach and international keynote speaker.  Farzana, based in LA, has worked with Fortune 500 corporations, public agencies, higher education institutions, school districts, and non-profit organizations as a consultant and trainer on diversity and inclusion, in...

In today’s episode, I chat with Tom Manning, the Rugby-based Founder of the Pathway Academy UK, an organization dedicated to redefining traditional performance management and creating healthy, high performing teams. Tom is also the author of Pathway, changing the workplace game.  Tom & I originally met at an interesting inflection point in my life. In 2018, I had just left my corporate executi...

In today’s episode, I chat with Mark Williams, Founder of ETN LinkedIn Training, an organization at the leading edge of LinkedIn thought leadership, workshops & training sessions. Mark is also the host of the popular LinkedInformed podcast, a must-listen for anyone interested in better understanding LinkedIn & all of its nooks & crannies. Together we tackled a lot fun topics, beginning...

In today’s episode, I chat with Kandi Gongora, Chief Transformation & People Officer at Goodway Group, a NYC-based full-service data-driven digital marketing solutions partner.  In the 2+ years I’ve known Kandi, from our time together in HackingHR, to her participation at the Global HR Summit - the world’s largest enterprise virtual reality conference - Kandi has always had a passion for learn...

In today’s episode, I chat with Alli Trussell, Chief of Staff at Wunderkind, formerly BounceX. Wunderkind is a leading performance marketing engine that delivers tailored experiences for digital clients at scale. And in her role, Alli oversees the execution of the organization’s high priority strategic initiatives, operationalizes their vision, and manages communications for the CEO, executive tea...

In today’s episode, I chat with Tony Martignetti, Founder & Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Purpose Coaching, a Boston-based organization on a mission to elevate leaders and equip them with the tools to navigate through change.  Tony’s also the host of the Virtual Campfire Podcast, an Advisory Board member for a number of purpose-driven organizations, and an Executive Coach.  Together we...

In today’s episode, I chat with Carol Sanford, a Seattle, Washington-based serial entrepreneur, author, speaker & executive producer at the Regenerative Business Summit, an event held annually in Seattle each year To elevate and enrich the conversation about regeneration and focus it on innovative, enlightened disruption in business and industries. Carol launched two start-ups, operated and so...

In today’s episode, we have a 2 for 1 special, as I speak with Dr. Bob Nelson & Mario Tamayo to discuss the release of their book, Work Made Fun, Gets Done. Easy Ways to Boost Energy, Morale and Results. According to Fortune magazine’s list of “100 Best Companies to Work For in America:” 81% of workers in the companies on the list say they work in a fun environment. Deloitte calls the 2020s &q...

Josh Little, Founder & CEO of Volley, a Utah-based video messaging software for professionals & teams. Josh is a serial entrepreneur; he’s launched 4 separate tech companies since 2007. In amongst much confusion, tragedy & uncertainty, Josh saw an opportunity presented by the global pandemic - the inevitable shift of work. And more specifically, how strategies & tools need to evolv...

As Founder & Chief Strategist at CyberSC, Dominic Vogel understands the intricacies of cybersecurity across multiple industries - financial services, logistics, transportation, healthcare, government, telecommunications, and critical infrastructure. He provides strategic security leadership to technology start-ups and small / mid-size businesses to proactively solve their cyber risk challenges...

Dieter Valdsman is a Cape Town, South Africa based business executive with extensive organizational design, change and transformation experience. Today he spends most of his time as the Group Human Capital Executive for the 6000-employee Momentum Metropolitan Group, a South African-based financial services conglomerate. He’s also a senior research associate at the University of Johannesburg, lendi...

Kirsten Anderson is the Vancouver, Canada-based Founder of Integrate Play, a boutique training corporation that creates bespoke events and learning experiences to drive innovation, team-building and alignment. Items that couldn’t be more important today as organization reimagine their workplaces.  I’ve known Kirsten for a few years now. We’ve bumped into each other at local Vancouver events, And s...

Lee Miller is an adjunct professor at Columbia University, at Seton Hall University School of Management, and at USC. He’s a speaker, executive/ career coach, and consultant specializing in the areas of influencing, leadership, innovation, negotiation skills.  He’s a graduate of Harvard Law School and is a 5 time recipient of the Seton Hall Business School’s Award for Teaching Excellence. He’s als...

Tim is passionate about the intersection of organizational culture and coaching. With experience in marketing, sales and HR at large organizations such as Procter & Gamble, Intel and Index Group, Tim has coached C-level leaders, and taught at Bogazici University Lifelong Learning Centre, Global Knowledge Canada, and Simon Fraser University.  He holds five coaching certificates, is trained in m...

Romy is highly motivated to bring better performance and productivity to our companies and our country by making the workplace work better for women. As the Co-founder and President of Fairygodboss, Romy leads a business with the mission to improve the workplace for women everywhere. Before venturing into the crazy world of entrepreneurship, Romy ran digital advertising sales and operations at The...

Rupert Brown is global business leader with a diverse background, including stints with enterprise giants Procter & Gamble and Maersk, and private equity backed businesses in the consumer goods and education sectors. Most recently Rupert was Chief People Officer at GEMS Education based in Dubai, the world's largest school operator, where he focussed on the talent, culture and processes re...

Jay Polaki, is the Maryland-based founder of HR Geckos, an HR Technology & Management company. She’s spent the last two decades in leadership positions across industries, as a business partner, executive human resources consultant, and human resources director.  At HR Geckos, Jay continues to create, fuel, and encourage next-gen ideas, practices, and tools on Human Resources Technology, Leader...

Sandrine Bardot is a truly global compensation strategist. Her experiences at the world’s largest organizations, including Microsoft, Apple & Airbus, through Europe, the Middle East & Asia, grants her a unique perspective.  And she’s shared her perspectives; writing nearly 300 blogs at compensationinsider.com - on everything from employee performance to complex total rewards strategies. It...

Tanvir Bhangoo sits at the intersection of Technology, People, and Execution; unpacking the world of digital transformations through the pillars of leadership and culture, enabling leaders and teams to boost organizational performance and tackle change. Formerly, the VP of Tech at Freshii and at Director at RBI (3G Capital – Burger King, Tim Hortons, Popeyes) Tanvir has led end to end digital tran...

Ben Comstock believes that human connection is key to happiness. It inspired him to build a company dedicated to helping organizations foster community. As the Founder & CEO of OfficeAccord, Ben has built an online community platform to keep employees informed, engaged and connected. And his timing couldn’t be better.  The world of work has materially shifted and hybrid work is here to stay. O...

As the Founder and CEO of Voyager’s Table, Jade Leong is redefining what it means to feel truly connected in the midst of a global pandemic. Jade was born and raised in Australia, and has lived in Singapore, Los Angeles, and Seattle. Her adventures have taken her across the world - producing events on 5 continents, from intimate house parties to 100,000+ person festivals.  Jade has reinvented a bu...