Best Group Leader Neuroscience Podcasts (2025)

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Inside the Master of Engineering Technical Management Capstone with Denise Sherrod 7:54

6d ago7:54

7:54

In this episode, we speak to Denise Sherrod, Chief of Automation at Occidental Petroleum. Denise shares the story behind her Capstone Project, which she completed during her time in the Master of Engineering Technical Management program. Tune in to hear how she approached the project, what made it successful, and how it continues to influence her l…

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Creating Psychological Safety from the Inside Out: A Neuroscience Perspective with Dr. Noushin Bayat 25:44

1M ago25:44

25:44

In today’s episode, we are featuring Dr. Noush Bayat. Dr. Bayat works with clients for Executive Leadership Coaching and Consulting, including being one of the Personal Leadership Coaches for Texas A&M’s METM program. In this episode, Dr. Bayat discusses the neuroscience and importance of creating psychological safety in a workplace environment. Te…

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Executive Leadership Series: Tobin Williams 43:44

2M ago43:44

43:44

In today's episode, we feature Tobin Williams, former Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Stellantis. This exclusive audio was recorded during Texas A&M's Master of Engineering Technical Management's (METM) Executive Leadership Speaker Series, where Tobin spoke to METM students, faculty, and guests. He reflects on his leadership journey tha…

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EQ in Action at MIT's Lincoln Lab: A Deep Dive with EQ Coach John Hughes 26:15

3M ago26:15

26:15

In today's episode, we sit down with John Hughes, President & EQ-I Executive Coach at EI Assessments. John has extensive experience in EQ assessments and coaching for leadership and executive development across various industries. Recently, John worked with 112 Lincoln Lab Group Leaders, Assistant Group Leaders, and professional staff, conducting p…

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METM Alumni Spotlight: Martin Atchison 21:49

5M ago21:49

21:49

In today's episode, we are spotlighting an alumnus of Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM), a degree that prepares engineering and technology professionals to become the leaders of the future. We dive into Martin’s experience in the METM program and explore how the skills he gained—like prioritizing self-care, fo…

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The Power of EQ in Leadership: A Conversation with Ryan Holt 15:19

5M ago15:19

15:19

In this episode, Ryan Holt, Manufacturing Engineering & Facilities Manager at Dover Precision Components, dives into the powerful role empathy plays in building positive professional relationships. Ryan shares how fostering empathy can strengthen workplace culture, drive team engagement, and help leaders advance their agendas effectively. As a facu…

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Unlocking Leadership Potential: A Conversation with Kip Gary, CEO of the Brock Group 24:03

6M ago24:03

24:03

In today's episode, Ahmed Mahmoud, retired CIO of Global Manufacturing and GPSC at General Motors, sits down to interview Kip Gary. With his career leading him to becoming the current CEO of the Brock Group, Kip discusses his experienced insight on how leaders can rise to their full potential. Kip shares practical advice, personal stories, and key …

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Breaking Barriers: Dr. Elsa Murano on Leadership and Legacy 21:38

8M ago21:38

21:38

In today's episode, METM's founding director, Dr. Ben Zoghi, sits down with Dr. Elsa Murano, the Director of the Norman Borlaug Institute for International Agriculture & Development. Dr. Murano shares her incredible leadership journey. From being appointed the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Food Safety in the U.S. Department of Agriculture to b…

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From Engineer to Leader: A Conversation with Matthew Edghill of Lockheed Martin 18:22

9M ago18:22

18:22

In today's episode, Matthew Edghill, the Director of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Enterprise, explores the journey from being an individual engineering team contributor to stepping into leadership roles. Matt shares his personal experience of climbing the ranks at Lockheed Martin, offering valuable insights for those navigating similar transitions. …

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METM Alumni Spotlight: Carlos Perez 20:35

9M ago20:35

20:35

In today's episode, we are spotlighting an alumni of Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM), a degree that prepares engineering and technology professionals to become the leaders of the future. Carlos Perez is a Navy combat veteran and currently works as an Offshore Maintenance Supervisor for Shell. Today, he speak…

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Success Along a Nonlinear Path with Dr. Melissa Flagg 28:42

11M ago28:42

28:42

Considering switching careers? Dr. Melissa Flagg is familiar with that choice. Beginning her career as a pharmacist, she's also worked in security at the State Dept., in philanthropy at the MacArthur Foundation, as well as many other career fields and places. Not only has Dr. Flagg found success on her nonlinear career path, but she has used the di…

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METM Alumni Spotlight: Kat Pressler 24:20

12M ago24:20

24:20

In today's episode, we are spotlighting an alumna of Texas A&M University's Master of Engineering Technical Management (METM), a degree that prepares engineering and technology professionals to become the leaders of the future. Today, Kat Pressler speaks about her leadership journey, her experience earning her METM degree, and how she has brought t…

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Transforming Software for Credit, Fraud and Analytics with Experian Ascend Technology Platform™ (Episode 160) #DataTalk 21:49

12M ago21:49

21:49

In this #DataTalk episode, Keith Little, MD Analytics, Decisioning and Platforms at Experian Software Solutions, unveils the game-changing enhancements to Experian's Ascend Technology Platform™. Keith discusses how client feedback has shaped a solution that streamlines operations, automates processes, and strengthens fraud detection in today's fast…

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Coaching Effectively: How to Have Difficult Conversations with Sunshine Webster 28:24

1y ago28:24

28:24

As a manager, the responsibility of having difficult conversations is necessary, yet a skill most of us struggle to properly develop. In this episode, we speak with Sunshine Webster, the Senior Manager of Talent Development at Q2, about how to coach effectively through these interactions. Listen as Sunshine gives practical strategies to transform d…

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The Legal Side of AI Innovation: What You Need to Know with Lawyer Mike Speed 24:14

1y ago24:14

24:14

Over the past year, the landscape of AI innovation has surged dramatically into the public consciousness, permeating nearly every professional domain. Yet, amidst this rapid expansion, a crucial question arises: what are the legal boundaries of AI application? Tune in to today's episode as lawyer Mike Speed delves into the current legal state of AI…

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Protecting Yourself from Fraud: Practical Tips for Businesses and Consumers in 2024 (Episode 159) #DataTalk 17:49

1y ago17:49

17:49

In this episode of #DataTalk, we welcome back Kathleen Peters, Chief Innovation Officer at Experian Decision Analytics, as we dive into Experian's annual Future of Fraud forecast. Kathleen gives us an in-depth look into the 2024 forecast, highlighting the role of generative AI in today's fraud landscape. She also walks us through the most prevalent…

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Transitioning from a Tech-Based Role to a Management Role with Jordan Caddick 17:30

1y ago17:30

17:30

Transitioning from a tech-based role to a management role is not without its difficulties. In today's episode, we speak with Jordan Caddick, a project director at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, about his own journey into management. Jordan highlights the importance of time spent in a technical role, continued education throughout one's career, and…

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A personal glimpse into an international HR leadership role: hunger for adventure, empowering others and adapting to the challenges of 2023 26:00

2+ y ago26:00

26:00

This episode is a rare and honest window into the world of international leadership. Eva Lundahl, an international HR leader specialising in talent acquisition, joins me for an initial conversation about her career journey, achievements, her motivation and the challenges along the way as well as her approach to managing team members and helping the…

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Understanding neuroscience, understanding effectiveness: taking coaching to the next level 25:22

2+ y ago25:22

25:22

Coaching can feel like a black box! Why does it work? How can asking questions help someone change the way they think and behave? Exploring the neuroscience behind transformation and effectiveness is important not only for coaches, but also for leaders who are embarking on coaching to make the most of a coaching programme and even take it further f…

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Inspiring Young Students to Pursue Careers in Data w/ Rachel Keane at The Data Inspiration Group (Episode 158) #DataTalk 35:06

2+ y ago35:06

35:06

In this #DataTalk episode, we chat with Rachel Keane, founder and Chief Data Inspirer of the Data Inspiration Group based in the U.K., about inspiring young students to pursue careers in data. Rachel has worked in data recruitment for the past 12 years, and during that time she has gained first-hand experience with the challenges faced by the data …

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Case Study: How Mountainview Christian Church, Gresham, Oregon, is rebooting their church with groups. 29:51

3y ago29:51

29:51

Mountainview Christian Church is a 53-year-old legacy church, which boomed in the 1990's, but has struggled ever since, even before COVID. Now as they emerge from COVID, Mountainview is launching groups in a big way. You can hear how Lead Pastor, Tom Santillanes, and Discipleship Pastor, Craig Ziese, are experiencing big results with small groups.…

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Putting wellbeing at the heart of the leadership agenda with courage, intention and daily action 24:22

3y ago24:22

24:22

Tom Hadcroft has a wealth of educational leadership experience in the UK and internationally and he is currently Head Teacher at Berkhamsted Boys' School in the UK. In this episode he shares how he approaches facing "unknown unknowns" in relation to managing his own leadership transitions and how he uses that to empower and support others. His down…

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Larry Osborne on Sermon-based Groups, Being Culturally Relevant, But Remaining Politically Neutral 30:58

3y ago30:58

30:58

Larry Osborne shares about his start at North Coast Church and the innovations that have occurred over the last 40 years including video venues, sermon-based groups, and being "sticky." Larry gives insights on using culturally relevant group methods rather than imports from other countries. He also cautions pastors about preaching politics and beco…

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Being a team player in sports and as a leader 21:32

3y ago21:32

21:32

In this episode I talk with Mike Thorne about leadership and his experience as a coach who works with CEO's. Mike is very passionate about sports which plays an important part of his approach in his coaching work and it is a really interesting conversation about how sports and leadership link together so well. About Mike: Mike's mission is to resto…

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4 Beliefs About Time Management That Are Holding You Back: Part 2 12:04

3y ago12:04

12:04

This is the second part of two episodes on time management, where I talk about a challenge that comes up very frequently for my clients: getting to the bottom of issues around time management. In part 1, I talked about the four beliefs around time that I frequently see holding leaders back. We often dive into how to improve time management and we m…

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4 Beliefs About Time Management That Are Holding You Back: Part 1 12:22

3y ago12:22

12:22

If you've ever wondered why managing time is so difficult, you're not alone! You are probably used to reflecting on how you use your time in the bid to be more efficient, but are you questioning your own beliefs about time? Why is that important? Our beliefs around time impact our thoughts and in turn determine our actions! But how do we identify o…

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People and change in organisations: keeping it personal 35:34

3y ago35:34

35:34

In this episode I have an incredibly interesting conversation with Mick Williams who is passionate about helping people and organisations to manage change. He brings a wealth of experience from a varied career including many years in the Royal Air Force and then in management consulting, but what really stood out for me are the personal qualities h…

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Lance Witt on Staying Healthy in the Ministry and Measuring What Matters in Ministry 30:44

3y ago30:44

30:44

In this episode, Lance and Allen discuss the relationship between numbers and success in ministry. For some Easter attendance was a disappointment, so what does that say about the pastor? Beyond that how do pastors stay healthy and motivated in ministry and avoid crashing and burning. Lance gives helpful advice on managing yourself and caring for y…

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No time? A 3-step process to escaping the busyness trap 14:44

3y ago14:44

14:44

A short episode, but maybe one of the most important to date on the podcast! I used to be someone who always replied, "Really busy!" when asked how I was. When I started coaching, I realised I wasn't alone and that this stock response was quite damaging on a number of levels. I also saw that working on it and replacing it with a more self-aware res…

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Michel Hendricks on Half Brained Christianity and the role of Neuroscience in Making Disciples 39:26

3y ago39:26

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Michel Hendricks discusses a neurological and theological approach to becoming more like Christ. While not ignoring the rational, left side of the brain, Michel shares how the right side of the brain is where character develops through the four elements of joy, hesed, group identity, and healthy correction. The presence or absence of these elements…

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5 Strategies for Leading in Times of Uncertainty 14:49

3y ago14:49

14:49

At the time of recording (March 2022), Russia is 15 days into an invasion of Ukraine. The world is watching in horror and there is no way to know that evolution of this conflict and the impact it may have. In this episode, I describe five practical strategies that I see leaders using successfully to navigate periods of stress, uncertainty and fear.…

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"Leading from the heart": leadership has changed 16:34

3y ago16:34

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With great humility and insight, Sarah Haddon shares with me in this episode her views on the keys to successful leadership, learning and the future of leadership. She brings a wealth of international experience in organisational development, an evident passion for making the workplace an inclusive place as well as her own experience as a leader. I…

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Heather Zempel on Developing Leaders and Making Disciples 35:33

3y ago35:33

35:33

Heather Zempel, Discipleship Pastor and Ministries Director at National Community Church in Washington, DC, discusses recruiting and developing small group leaders, making disciples, and raising the value of groups with busy and important people. NCC is a highly transient culture. Heather gives tips on how to rapids identify and develop leaders. An…

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The New Weird: Back to the Office 11:13

3y ago11:13

11:13

It's an interesting and pivotal time. A lot of people are returning to the office (Feb 2022) after working at home for almost two years. Opinions are mixed: some are looking forward to it, others are anxious, many expect to keep the level of flexibility they have grown to appreciate, whilst some are expecting to go back to "normal". What are the ch…

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Asian Americans in Tech: Ask-Me-Anything Panel (Episode 157) #DataTalk 57:36

3+ y ago57:36

57:36

In this #DataTalk episode, we’ll hear from three Asian-American Experian leaders: Debbie Chamkasem, Vice President of Global Technology Programs, John Ken, Vice President of Customer Relationship Management, and Jimmy Cheung, Senior Vice President of Technology and Engineering. These leaders spoke at a panel to provide advice for those who are cons…

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Reach for your star: with passion, no limits and creating a space for leaders to grow 24:11

3+ y ago24:11

24:11

It was a huge privilege to have Julien Tornare, the CEO of Zenith, join me for this episode. We talked about how he has rejuvenated a global luxury brand by bringing an entrepreneurial spirit, empathy and a vision of having "no limits". He is an inspiring leader who shows great humility, an expansive vision and infectious energy and has transformed…

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Creating change, creating habits: using the subconscious mind 10:21

3+ y ago10:21

10:21

A huge 95% of our behaviour is driven by our habits or our subconscious, leaving only 5% to our freewill. Imagine if we could truly tap into this subconscious mind to help us change our behaviour! Not only is the change more powerful, but it's also easier than relying on willpower alone! Tune in to find out the 4 steps to creating change at this le…

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Small Group Restart Part 5 19:50

3+ y ago19:50

19:50

In this fifth and final session, Allen White shares what is working and what is not working with starting small groups in the new normal. For more information about the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restartBy Allen White

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Small Group Restart Part 4 - Getting People into Groups 29:50

3+ y ago29:50

29:50

In Part 4, Allen White shares effective ways to connect people into small groups in the new normal of life and ministry. For more information about the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restartBy Allen White

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Small Group Restart Part 3 - Recruiting New Leaders 13:44

3+ y ago13:44

13:44

In Part 3 Allen White gives the principles for recruiting an unlimited number of new small group leaders. For more information on the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restartBy Allen White

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Small Group Restart Part 2 13:53

3+ y ago13:53

13:53

In Part 2, Allen White talks about how to get Senior Pastor buy-in for small groups. For more information on the Small Group Restart: https://allenwhite.org/restartBy Allen White

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