Best Peter Chestnut Podcasts (2025)

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Five themes that defined 2025: With Tammy Soares 11:21

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This week on Catalyst, Tammy recaps her favourite moments from the past year. She recaps the key themes that came up time and time again across conversations with almost 50 leaders across various industries - the human side of AI, authentic leadership, designing with people not for people, reinventing work and technology as possibility. There was m…

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Claire Whittle Regenerative Vet Christmas Special 1:03:00

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Claire Whittle is now very well known in the regenerative agriculture sphere - she has a significant presence on social media and talks both vocally and passionately about natural systems and managing animals as naturally as possible - indeed this comes across as soon as you get into conversation. Claire trained as a vet and worked until recently i…

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Building trust in AI with small language models: With Namee Oberst 39:40

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This week on Catalyst Tammy speaks with Namee Oberst, co-founder of LLMWare about her unique journey into AI. Namee spent years as a corporate attorney and is now developing small language models for legal and financial organizations. She’s solving for the pain points that she experienced for years. Namee and Tammy discuss the importance of small l…

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Do birds have feelings? Experts answer your questions 56:55

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It's back! We've called upon guests from across Canada to help answer your birdiest questions! Do the Northern Lights impact migratory birds? How do Surf Scoters digest whole clams? What does the "cheeseburger" song of the chickadee really mean? We answer these questions, and many more! A special thanks everyone who sent in questions, and to our ex…

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How to automate without leaving people behind: With Jamie Sermon 36:09

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This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Jamie Sermon, the Vice President of Engineering, Robotics and Automation at UPS. Jamie has been at UPS for over 15 years and knows the company intimately. He also knows that you can't solve logistics problems if you're not thinking about the customer at every step. Jamie shares how his upbringing in the Bah…

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Aland Episode 1 - Patricia and Romy 1:09:23

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In summer 2025 Tree Amble was invited to the Finnish Island of Aland to meet with a group of people trying to safeguard and restore the traditional wood pastures on the island through regenerative practices. The project, run by Patricia Wiklund and her colleagues, is aimed at bringing farmers together to learn and discuss regen techniques and to lo…

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From the archives: Leaders breaking the mold with Jessica Hartley 42:18

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In this episode from the archives Tammy is joined by Jessica Hartley, the Head of Design and Customer Experience for CCB Finance, Tech and Data Analytics at JPMorganChase. Jessica has over 20 years of experience helping clients leverage digital innovation and is passionate about driving employee engagement and culture. Tammy and Jessica talk about …

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Toronto: a city of Blue Jays and Birders 25:31

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Canada's largest city attracts a surprising diversity of bird species - and peeping at them from along the shores of Lake Ontario: countless birders. Among these birders, you'll find Jean Iron, Mark Peck and Nancy Barrett - three of Toronto's well known faces in the birding community. They share their favourite birding stories, explain the science …

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From the archives: Customer centered growth with Donald Chestnut 40:39

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In this episode from the archives Tammy sit down with Donald Chestnut. Donald has worked at some of the world’s largest brands like Unilever, Target, Disney, General Motors and Coke and is now writing a book on why companies should move away from customer experience and towards customer centered growth. Tammy and Donald talk about his people-first …

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Epping Forest Mini Series Episode 4 Tanith Cook 50:45

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The fourth of our mini series talking with the team who manage Epping Forest - a 6000 acre ancient woodland which sits cheek by jowl with the City of London. The forest stretches from the core of the city right out to the M25. Now it also has an area called the Borderlands where there is potential to create a new forest extension and its here that …

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The power of the story: With Kainoa Horcajo 37:15

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This week on Catalyst Tammy is joined by speaker, storyteller and cultural wayfinder Kainoa Horcajo. Through his firm Mo’olelo Group, Kainoa has found a way to transform Hawaiian wisdom into business insights and experience design. Kainoa and Tammy discuss the importance of storytelling and how finding the why and the how is the most important thin…

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The art of corporate collaboration: With Murphy Freelen 36:53

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This week on Catalyst Tammy is joined by longtime friend and recent addition to the Launch by NTT DATA team to lead, Murphy Freelen. Murphy has a proven track record of bringing together multi-disciplinary teams to deliver breakthrough innovative solutions. Murphy reflects on her personal journey working in the music and media industries and how th…

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Outcomes without ego: With Jason Warner 41:53

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This week on Catalyst Tammy is joined by Jason Warner, co-founder and CEO of Poolside. Jason has over 20 years of experience leading teams and developing innovative technologies including GitHub Co-pilot, and he’s done that all while leading with heart. In this episode, Jason emphasizes the importance of empathetic leadership and why treating peopl…

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Superhero Senses - of birds! 53:10

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Discover the unique ways that birds understand the world through their senses! Some birds have bendy beaks, some swivel their eyes, and others sense magnetic fields. Andrew Iwaniuk is an expert on bird brains, and he helps us explore specialized bird senses and how their brains work! Send us your bird questions! We'll answer them in our end of year…

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Epping Forest - John Phillips - Cattle in the Forest 42:47

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John Phillips manages the long horn cattle in Epping Forest - John's episode is third in our series of 4 podcasts about Epping Forest. This amazing 6000 acre ancient woodland and site of special scientific interest is literally cheek by jowl with the city of London - the woodland sits mainly between the London boroughs of Chingford and Epping - an …

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From the archives: Driving community engagement with Martina Lee Strickland 36:06

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In this episode from the archives Tammy sits down with Martina Lee Strickland. Martina is a unicorn in the healthcare industry. She’s worked in the industry for over 20 years and is now the Chief Growth Officer at Clever Care Health Plan, a healthcare company that provides culturally-sensitive Medicare options. She joins Tammy to talk about her wor…

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From the archives: On empowering design teams with Dani Snyder 38:02

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On this episode from the archives, Dani Snyder talks leading design teams out of their silos As someone who started out as an industrial designer and who is now the Head of Design AI, Servicing and Communications at JPMorganChase, Dani Snyder deeply understands the design process and organizational design. This week Dani joins Tammy to talk about h…

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Trick or Tweet: Ghostly sounds, murders, and bloodsucking birds 31:52

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In the spirit of spooky season, we bring you an eerie episode filled with spine-tingling bird facts. We debate the most haunting bird sounds, learn about blood sucking birds, corvid funerals, toxic species, and more. Plus you'll get some inspiration for a bird-themed Halloween costume! Natasha has shared some links with additional facts: Crow funer…

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Epping Forest - Andy Froud - Pollarding and Nature 51:24

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Andy's episode in second in our series of 4 podcasts about Epping Forest. This amazing 6000 acre ancient woodland and site of special scientific interest is literally cheek by jowl with the city of London - the woodland sits mainly between the London boroughs of Chingford and Epping - an area of woodland that rises not far from the city and travels…

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From the archives: Scaling responsible AI with Noelle Russell 43:16

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Noelle Russell compares AI to a baby tiger, it’s super cute when it’s small but it can quickly grow into something huge and dangerous. As the CEO and founder of the AI Leadership Institute and as an early developer on Amazon Alexa, Noelle has a deep understanding of scaling and selling AI. This week Noelle joins Tammy to discuss why she’s so passio…

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Gen Z, AI and shaping the new workforce: With Sarina Malik 32:10

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This week on Catalyst Tammy is joined by Sarina Malik, a recent graduate from Columbia University, to discuss the role of AI in shaping the future workforce. They discuss the challenges faced by Gen Z in entering the job market, the importance of AI literacy, and the ethical implications of using AI in education and beyond. Serena shares her experi…

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Exploring Blackbirds with Experts Peter Burke and Alvaro Jaramillo 51:56

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Think you know blackbirds? This episode will change the way you see them. Andrea Gress and co-host Jody Allair discuss the underrated beauty and behaviour of blackbirds with experts Peter Burke and Alvaro Jaramillo. They highlight the diverse species within the Icteridae family, including Red-winged Blackbirds, Meadowlarks, and Orioles. They explor…

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Epping Forest - Tom Boughton - History and Culture 39:42

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Tom Boughton's episode kicks off our series of 4 podcasts about Epping Forest. This amazing 6000 acre ancient woodland and site of special scientific interest is literally cheek by jowl with the city of London - the woodland sits mainly between the London boroughs of Chingford and Epping - an area of woodland that rises not far from the city and tr…

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The hard work is yet to come: With David Armano 32:37

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David Armano has a special knack for seeing trends before they arrive. This week David joins Tammy to cut through the AI hype and explain how AI is actually transforming how we work and how we think. David compares AI to the technological transformations in the past and shows how it differs, namely that it impacts almost all levels of the enterpris…

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Series 5 Episode 9 - James Rebanks Upland Cumbrian Farmer 1:13:11

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James needs little by way of introduction - he's well known for his views on farming and both his books and many broadcasts and interviews he's had on the subject. We were lucky enough to have worked with James on the farm with various hedge and tree planting events over the years. Enjoy an episode about farming planting trees and hedges and not lo…

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Identifying and placing creative tech talent: With Andy Wardlaw 34:27

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Andy Wardlaw is a talent advisor who has placed a number of visionaries across sectors and across the world. He’s also seen how talent acquisition and placement has changed as technologies have come and gone. This week Tammy and Andy discuss how to spot creative tech talent and how to recognize if they will be successful in their new transformation…

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Biking for Birds: athletics to inspire bird conservation 27:58

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Migration is one of the most remarkable phenomena in the animal kingdom. What if the human body made the same trip? Athletes Timm Döbert and Leanna Carriere join us to discuss their up-coming expedition, “Wings of Survival”, where they’ll bike from Alaska to Patagonia, following the route of the Whimbrel. This duo is using athletics to draw attenti…

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It’s not about the tech tools; it’s about how you use them: With Kim Curley 32:21

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Kim Curley lives by the phrase “we are humans that go to work, we are not workers that go home to human.” Kim is the Global OCM Leader at NTT DATA and is dedicated to finding human-first AI solutions. This week Kim joins Tammy to discuss change management and AI. Kim shares tips on how she gets people to move past the fear of change and the winning…

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Series 5 Episode 10 - Coppice worker Lee Basset talks Sweet Chestnut 43:47

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We meet coppice worker Lee Bassett on a Cumbrian farm talking about his work to bring farm woodlands back into economic use and value to farms. Given the increase in planting on farms we need to value wood on our farms either using it directly or for sale. Lee is especially interested in bringing sweet chestnut into use in Cumbria, and on this farm…

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Organic intelligence: With Rika Nakazawa 37:32

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Rika Nakazawa is a firm believer in the magic of the universe. That magic, according to Rika, comes from something she calls organic intelligence. This week on Catalyst, Tammy sits down with Rika, the Chief Commercial Innovation Officer at NTT, to discuss the future of innovation, sustainability and space technology. Rika explains how this concept …

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It takes a village: With Sindhu Srivastava 37:11

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This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by the singular Sindhu Srivastava. Sindhu grew up in a small town in India then went on to study at the prestigious Indian Institutes of Technology and Wharton and is now the CEO of three companies - We Crush Events, Meaningful Data and We Crush AI. In this conversation Sindhu gets vulnerable with Tammy about …

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Up in the clouds with Black Swifts 33:56

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Black Swifts are also playfully known as Cloud Swifts, a suitable nickname for one of Canada's most impressive and mysterious birds. Join us above the clouds with researcher and mountain enthusiast, Rémi Torrenta, as he shares Black Swift season updates. He describes meeting Black Swifts at the top of a mountain, shares mind boggling facts about th…

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From the archives: Leading with humility on a global scale with Abhijit Dubey 31:37

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NTT DATA’s CEO on staying true to his values as he leads the company into the future In this episode from the archives Tammy is joined by NTT DATA’s Global CEO Abhijit Dubey. Abhijit and Tammy discuss the importance of remaining grounded as a leader and Abhijit shares tips on how to overcome imposter syndrome - yes, CEOs can experience imposter syn…

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Balancing risk and patience: With Benoit Berthoux 35:02

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Benoit Berthoux on the opportunities and risks of founding a startup in the age of AI In early 2023 Benoit Berthoux saw that generative AI was expanding possibilities for how people work. Benoit wanted to develop a tool that implemented seamlessly into their workflows instead of adding yet another tool. From this Mindy was born, helping people harn…

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Combining tech and creativity in an AI world: With Leslie Shannon 37:33

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Leslie Shannon on why if you’re trying to replicate the physical world in the digital realm you’re doing it wrong This week on Catalyst Tammy sits down with Jeopardy winner, author of Virtual Natives and Head of Trend and Innovation Scouting for Nokia, Leslie Shannon. Leslie has a deep passion for combining technology and art and is now working to …

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Series 5 Episode 8 - Ancient Woodland Walk with Maurice Pankhurst 53:44

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In this episode we meet Maurice Pankhurst who spent his life working for nature and especially trees and woods. Maurice recently retired as the National Trust's forester for Borrowdale in the north of the English Lake District - and, for this interview, we meet him close to his home in Borrowdale for a walk in some of his favourite woods and trees.…

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AI for healthcare advocacy: With Claimable’s Alicia Graham 34:09

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Alicia Graham on how Claimable is using AI to help people appeal denied health claims Alicia Graham has seen firsthand how unjust health insurance denials have impacted people across the United States. Enter Claimable, a product that helps individuals challenge denied health claims. With an 80% success rate and a record of helping people get covera…

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The Wake-up Call: Chestnut-collared Longspur 35:02

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The Chestnut-collared Longspur is an icon of the Prairies – an aerial acrobatist, singing and dancing in the sky. Jody Allair shares his love for this longspur, helping us understand why this charming species should be on everyone’s life list. As he describes his road trip to seek out the Chestnut-collared Longspur earlier this spring, Jody offers …

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Live from Nexus 2025: With UPS’ Sean Jantzen 32:08

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At the first ever live Catalyst event Tammy and Sean Jantzen discuss driving digital innovation at UPS Sean Jantzen is the king of shipping for shipping. 24 years ago he started out as an intern at UPS and is now the Vice President of Applications Development. In the first ever live Catalyst recording from Nexus 2025, Tammy sits down with Sean to d…

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Mindshift: On reshaping the future with Brian Solis 44:47

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Brian Solis on how purpose, curiosity and creativity will help us shape the future This week Tammy is joined by visionary futurist and digital anthropologist Brian Solis. Brian is the Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow and is one of the most interesting thinkers on how disruptive technologies like AI can impact businesses and the customer expe…

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Bird Photography: tips and tricks from Liron Gertsman 29:21

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Taking good photos of birds isn't just about the gear - knowing bird behaviours and habitats is equally as important. Professional wildlife photographer, Liron Gertsman, joins us to offer helpful pointers for folks looking to take their bird photography to the next level. He also shares the stories behind some of his most iconic photos, important n…

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Series 5 Episode 7 - The Courtyard Dairy with Andy Swinscoe 58:02

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Andy and Kathy Swinscoe have developed, from very small beginnings, a cheese retail business that now employs over 20 people in the heart of Yorkshire. The business has been located just outside Settle since 2017 and has grown to include the Cheese Shop, cheese production facility, museum and restaurant. Andy has spent a life in and around cheese b…

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The building power of AI: With Maryam Ashoori 41:27

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Dr. Maryam Ashoori on the risks and opportunities of AI Maryam Ashoori started studying AI long before it became popular. Now, as the Director of Product Management and Head of Product for IBM's watsonx.ai, Maryam is focused on delivering the best AI solutions. This week Maryam joins Tammy to talk about all things AI implementation and ethics. Mary…

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Reinventing the healthcare experience: With Keena Patel-Moran 33:14

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Keena Patel-Moran on building a more holistic healthcare industry As a young professional Keena Patel-Moran saw firsthand how a healthcare product she developed helped save lives. Now the Healthcare and Lifesciences Industry Lead at Launch by NTT DATA, Keena is still working towards building a more human approach to healthcare. This week, Keena sit…

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The Wake-up Call: Long-billed Curlew 25:39

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Join us on a road trip to Skookumchuck Prairie to seek out the Long-billed Curlew. Our editor Kris Cu takes the reigns, leading us through the grassy valleys of Southeastern British Columbia. Kris is joined by David Bradley of Birds Canada, and Dianne Cooper, the caretaker of the Skookumchuck Prairie Key Biodiversity Area. Through their eyes, we le…

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Series 5 Episode 6 - Ecological Monitoring Mike Douglas 1:00:00

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Mike has been ecologically monitoring habitat restoration sites for us for nearly a decade. He has shown to us several times over not just the value of monitoring change but also how, when you do monitor change after a habitat restoration project, nature responds rapidly.... but not always by the book! He has uncovered lots of positive changes that…

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The case for emotional intelligence: With Vlad Moskovski 40:19

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Vlad Moskovski on helping leaders tap into their emotional and somatic intelligence According to Vlad Moskovski, the thing that is transforming leadership these days is somatic intelligence, or the ability to feel and understand sensations in the body and how they relate to what we’re navigating. Vlad has been coaching CEOs and their executive team…

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Revisiting Chewie the Piping Plover, and Queerness in Nature 11:31

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While working with Piping Plovers in June of 2022, Andrea Gress and the rest of the plover team, observed a same-sex pairing between two well known plovers. It was a first for the species. But was it really? In today's episode, Andrea shares a brief history of how queerness in nature was viewed by the scientific community, and how these perspective…

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The power of intentionality: With Deanna Steele 35:13

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Deanna Steele on finding joy and being deliberate with how you spend your time As Chief Information Officer at Allied Universal, Deanna Steele is at the forefront of major technological change and is a driving force for innovation. This week Deanna joins Tammy to talk not only about how to lead organizations but also how to lead ourselves. Deanna t…

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Scaling human-centered teams: With Munawar Ahmed 33:39

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Munawar Ahmed on getting the best out of your team in high-stress situations Munawar Ahmed has a unique gift for growing teams and designing award-winning experiences at scale and has spent the last two decades working with some of the biggest companies from Verizon to Microsoft. This week Munawar joins Tammy to discuss how she helps teams reframe …