The official podcast of the City of Norman, OK, each month Chief Communications Officer Tiffany Vrska sits down a different guest to talk about the various initiatives and programs going on in the city. Join us On West Gray!
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Stephen A Norman Podcasts
Boston based sports podcast speaking on local sports (Pats,Sox,Bruins,Celts) as well as top nation sporting stories. Including regular updates of article's, videos, and sound from several sporting media outlets both locally and nationally. Follow me on Twitter @Stephena1Norman https://soundcloud.com/callithowiseeitsports [email protected] or [email protected]
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Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois get together to discuss what's new in the world of cloud when it comes to FinOps. There are two monthly episodes, one where we'll discuss the top stories we've found from this month and a second episode where we bring in a friend of the show to talk to us about a topic of their choosing.
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Welcome to Don't Panic with Mike Cunningham and Dr. Stephen Cutchins. Mike is a 20 year veteran in Christian Education and Stephen is an author in the area of Christian Apologetics. Together, they will ask and answer tough questions about culture, family, and faith.
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Starving Dogs Productios is the blog site of Shawn S. Lealos, co-owner of Starving Dogs Productions, an independent film company located in Norman, Oklahoma. Shawn also writes for CHUD.COM and 411MANIA.COM as a film critic
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Conversations with local people as well as topics of interest relevant to the Fargo/Moorhead area and the Red River Valley. Powered by Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service of Moorhead, Minnesota.
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Join Joe Murphy, Sherman’s Artistic Director and previous Old Vic Baylis Director, as he welcomes a new guest fortnightly to talk about their career in theatre, their highs and lows along the way – and to ask them the ultimate question: what's your favourite play? PlayCrush is created in collaboration with the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff, and is is supported by Royal Bank of Canada in association with the TS Eliot Estate. Neither The Old Vic or Sherman Theatre would be here during this uncertai ...
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The Sports Department is a group of former college broadcasters from New Jersey that are using their experience in TV, Radio and print journalism production to bring you multiple new podcasts a week focusing on the MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL, WWE, AEW, UFC and much more. The team is comprised of Justin Valentovic: Lead Editor, Lead Producer, & Co-Host Steve Clarke: Social Media Manager & Wrestling Producer, Co-Host Jesse Norman: Co-Host & NFL/NBA Producer Stephen Bologna: Co-Host NFL, NHL, MLB, UFC, ...
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Hi all and welcome to www.grantvanzyl.com. This is where you will improve your financial literacy. I will be translating the difficult terminology of economics and complex jargon surrounding it, into something that is as easy to read as the daily newspaper. It’s almost like the ABC’s of the alphabet, once you have the foundation of anything, you can understand it much better. What you want is a coach that takes an active interest in your financial life, not just a planner that helps you once ...
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Pro Poker Player Brad Wilson dives deep with World Class Cash Game Players (No limit hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, and Mixed Games), poker tournament Superstars (WSOP bracelet winners, WPT champions, Online Poker Crushers), legendary poker ambassadors (Norman Chad, Matt Savage), and poker mindset coaches (Elliot Roe, Nick Howard, Jared Tendler) in this strategic poker podcast. There are greatness bombs aplenty whether you’re trying to improve at live or online No Limit Hold’em, Pot Limit Omaha, ...
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“Arete Coach Podcast" Explores the "Art and Science" of Executive Coaching hosted by Severin Sorensen. The “Arete Coach Podcast" is for executive coaches and anyone considering becoming an executive coach. The podcast is especially valuable to executive coaches who are lifetime learners with deep curiosity about the "art and science" of coaching. In this podcast, the ‘art of coaching’ is explored through engaging interviews with leading executive coaches from diverse backgrounds sharing thei ...
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This month's episode we have several interviews, including ones with Comms Director Tiffany Vrska, Mayor Stephen Tyler Holman, and a pair of our City Council members, all talking about the City of Norman's Citizen's Academy program! For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be …
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Stephen Streed, Senior Chaplain Eventide Senior Living Communties
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1:07:14Send us a text Chaplain Stephen Streed (we call him Chaplain Steve) is originally from Rockford, Illinois. After a brief study in commercial art and graphic design, Steve followed the call into ministry and served in several parishes in North Dakota and Minnesota. He joined Eventide Lutheran Home (now Eventide Senior Living Communities) in 1990 and…
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Send us a text In this episode of What's New in Cloud FinOps, Stephen Old and Frank discuss the latest updates in cloud computing, including AWS Outposts' integration with third-party storage, new Amazon EC2 Mac instances, Azure's managed services, and Google Cloud VM Engine updates. They also explore pricing changes in Azure, the deprecation of Az…
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Arete Coach 1218 Severin Sorensen "Reimagining and Bridge Building"
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45:57In this special episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, host Severin Sorensen—executive coach, bestselling author of The AI Whisperer series, and curator of the Arete Coach Podcast—presents a solo discussion on the accelerating rise of artificial intelligence and its implications for leaders, workers, and society at large. Recorded on September 28, 202…
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Send us a text Ken Norman, Attorney with Norman Law Office, Ltd., of Moorhead, Minnesota spends a few minutes talking about the simple legal tools you can use to ensure your wishes are followed and to protect yourself, your assets, and your family. We inserted a few questions from our perspective in funeral service so that it pertains to the famili…
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WNiCF - Interview with Erik Norman - Debunking the Iron Triangle
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35:24Send us a text Short episode packed with so many ideas and thoughts. In this episode, Frank Contrepois and Stephen Old engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Erik Norman about the principles of FinOps, particularly focusing on the Iron Triangle of project management. They explore the limitations of the Iron Triangle, emphasizing the importan…
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The Norman Arts Council w/Leslie Nottingham
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33:28This month brings a new refresh to On West Gray! Bryce Holland takes over as host and welcomes Leslie Nottingham, Executive Director of the Norman Arts Council, to talk about the NAC and everything it does for our community. For more information on the Norman Arts Council, visit www.NormanArts.org For more information about the City of Norman, visi…
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Send us a text In this episode of What's New in Cloud FinOps, hosts SteveO and Frank discuss the latest advancements in cloud FinOps, including Amazon's new EC2 P6EGB200 Ultra Servers, cloud migration strategies, and innovations in data management and storage. They also explore cost management techniques, pricing changes, and the impact of AI on tr…
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Send us a text Tim Bauer has been a good friend and associate with Korsmo Funeral and Cremation Service for many years. Tim has gradually moved into retirement but is definitely not letting the dust settle. We visited with Tim and he filled us in on his early years in the ministry and his journey to where he is today, both professionally and person…
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Send us a text In this episode, Frank and SteveO cover the latest cloud updates that matter for FinOps practitioners: Compute & AI: AWS launches the P6e GB200 Ultra Servers, delivering record-breaking GPU performance for training and inference at trillion-parameter scale. Google announces FlexStart VMs to lower inference costs, while Azure rolls ou…
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Stephen Tyler Holman was elected as the latest Mayor of Norman in February 2025, and officially took office in July. This month, Mayor Holman joins us to talk about his journey in the Norman City Council, what he sees for the future of Norman, and the challenges he will have to face. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK…
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Send us a text We had an interesting visit with Pastor Taylor (AKA "Taylor") the other day and he shared his story of his life journey up to this point. From the early years in the Minneapolis area, Bible camp experiences, seminary, and now. Pastor Taylor also talked about his love for music. We hope you find the conversation as interesting as we d…
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Send us a text Join us, Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois as we valiantly record the June 2025 news episode of “What’s New in Cloud FinOps"; this time, indoors and largely free of wildlife interruptions. In this news-packed update, we tackle the latest cloud cost and optimisation news from AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. Expect witty repartee as we di…
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Arete Coach 1217 Stephen Bruyant-Langer "Design Your Future: Blueprint for Life and Career Success"
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53:23In this insightful episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, host Severin Sorensen interviews Stephen Bruyant-Langer, a distinguished executive coach, keynote speaker, bestselling author, associate professor, and founder of The Personal Business Plan (PBP). Recorded on February 28, 2025, via Zoom, this episode explores transformative coaching methodologi…
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Send us a text Kevin Wallevand has been a reporter at WDAY-TV since 1983. He is a native of Vining, Minnesota in Otter Tail County. His series and documentary work have brought him to Africa, Vietnam, Haiti, Kosovo, South America, Mongolia, Juarez,Mexico and the Middle East. He is an multiple Emmy and 4-time National Edward R. Murrow award recipien…
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The Westwood Master Plan & Norman Parks w/Jason Olsen & Rick Parish
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35:30On this month's episode, Producer and Editor Bryce Holland fills in for Tiffany and welcomes Jason Olsen, Norman Parks & Rec Director, and Rick Parish, Westwood Golf Course PGA Professional, to talk about the Westwood Master Plan and more exciting things coming to Norman's parks in the future! For more information about the City of Norman, visit ww…
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WNiCF - Interview with Rich Gibbons about SaaS, FinOps and ITAM
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39:42Send us a text In this conversation, Frank Contrepois, Stephen Old, and Rich Gibbons explore the complexities of Software as a Service (SaaS) along with Financial Operations (FinOps) and IT Asset Management (ITAM). They talk about how software licensing has evolved and the challenges of managing SaaS consumption. Security and data management in a S…
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Arete Coach 1216 Krista Crawford "Leading with Kindness: On Executive Coaching and Cultural Intelligence"
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1:08:06Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast hosted by Severin Sorensen with an episode titled "Leading with Kindness: On Executive Coaching and Cultural Intelligence." In this episode, Severin engages with Dr. Krista Crawford, a distinguished Vistage Chair, speaker, consultant, professor, and leadership strategist. Krista holds a PhD in Organizational Manag…
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Send us a text In this episode of What's New in Cloud FinOps, Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois talk about the latest in cloud computing in May 2025. They focus on Azure, AWS, and GCP. They share their experiences at FinOps X (FOX) and discuss new features and public previews. They also explore topics like database innovations, cost management, AI i…
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Today's guest on Chasing Poker Greatness is the author of "Poker with Presence" and "The Joy of Poker" Jason Su. Jason's been a longtime friend of CPG and has established himself as the blackbelt of presence in the world of poker. His list of successful clients and students is incredibly impressive and his track record for helping folks Chasing Pok…
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Jasper's Theater: Kathie and Shawn Brekke
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49:54Send us a text Jasper's Theater, located one mile east of Park Rapids, Minnesota, provides clean music, magic, comedy variety shows with 4 generations of family and fabulous entertainers from the region. Director, Kathie Brekke and her husband, Shawn, sat down and talked about the history of Jasper's Theater, the people and cast involved, and the s…
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AreteCoach 1215 Severin Sorensen "That We Might Live Free"
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22:17That We Might Live Free A Memorial Day Tribute | Arete Coach™ Podcast with Severin Sorensen. A Special tribute featuring Jay Stringham (posthumously), Irving Ray Stringham Jr., and the Stringham family legacy. In this special Memorial Day edition of the Arete Coach™ Podcast, host Severin Sorensen departs from his usual exploration of executive coac…
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Send us a text April 2025 news. A lot of news for you, dear listener, from Google, AWS and Azure Takeaway by the ai The FinOps News podcast targets hardcore FinOps enthusiasts. Conflict can lead to better team dynamics and outcomes. Azure's VM hibernation feature offers cost-efficient workload management. Amazon EC2 introduces high-performance stor…
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WNiCF - Interview with Udam - do FinOps like a Fortune 50
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52:00Send us a text In this episode, Frank and Stephen talk with Udam about the changing world of FinOps. They focus on the challenges organizations face in managing cloud costs and data accuracy. Udam shares insights from his vast experience in the field. He highlights the need for data standardization, the role of data engineering, and ongoing investm…
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The Latest in Public Works w/Scott Sturtz & Joseph Hill
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30:44Public Works Director Scott Sturtz and Streets Program Manager Joseph Hill join us this month to talk about the latest happenings in the Public Works Department and what citizens can expect for the future. For more information about the City of Norman, visit www.NormanOK.gov Questions or comments about the podcast can be emailed to PublicAffairs@No…
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Send us a text Stuff! Admit it, we all have it and it can become overwhelming in time. Joan Windus, Senior Move Manager and owner of Change is Good! visited with us about her business and her mission to help families deal with "stuff." Whether it is moving across town, across country, or just wanting to downsize, Joan offers wonderful insight and e…
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Arete Coach 1214 Susan Motkaluk: "From Engineering Expertise to Master Chair Leadership"
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58:40In this engaging episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, titled "From Engineering Expertise to Master Chair Leadership," host Severin Sorensen interviews Susan Motkaluk, a visionary leader, Master Chair, CEO, and Board Advisor with TEC Canada. With over 25 years of experience spanning civil engineering, project management, infrastructure innovation, an…
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Send us a text In this episode of What's New in Cloud Phenops, Stephen Old and Frank discuss the latest updates in cloud computing, focusing on Azure, Google Cloud, and AWS. They cover the retirement of certain Azure virtual machines, the introduction of serverless GPUs, and the benefits of Amazon Bedrock for cost transparency. The conversation als…
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AC 1213 Wai K Leong MCC "Mastery in Motion — Journey to Coaching Excellence and Leadership Impact"
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57:58Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen. In this episode titled "Mastery in Motion — Journey to Coaching Excellence and Leadership Impact," Severin speaks with Dr. Wai K Leong, an accomplished ICF Master Certified Coach (MCC), ICF Global Board Director, and Founder of JMC Coach Mastery Academy. Recorded on December 20, 2024, …
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Norman Music Festival 2025 w/Shari Jackson & Quentin Bomgardner
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30:35This month, we are talking about one of Norman's favorite annual events: the Norman Music Festival! We are joined by Shari Jackson, Executive Director of the Norman Music Alliance, and Quentin Bomgardner, board member emeritus of the Norman Music Festival and one it's founders, to talk about its past, present, and future. The festival runs April 24…
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Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County
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51:22Send us a text Petra Gunderson-Leith is the Archivist at the Historical and Cultural Society of Clay County. Our initial interest was to talk about the history of the first cemetery in Moorhead, Prairie Home Cemetery, and our conversation soon meandered to other cemeteries in the area. Petra also shared interesting stories of the first settlers in …
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A Look Inside the National Weather Center w/Mark Fox & James Hocker
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28:26On this month's episode, we are joined Mark Fox, Meterologist-in-Charge for the National Weather Service in Norman, and James Hocker, OK-First Program Manager for the Oklahoma Mesonet. They talk about the work of their agencies and others at the National Weather Center here in Norman, how they work tirelessly to keep us safe and weather aware. For …
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WNiCF - Interview with Amit - The Importance of Automation in Cloud Cost Management
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43:33Send us a text In this conversation, Amit Saar shares his journey from software engineering at Microsoft to founding OpenOps. He focuses on the challenges and solutions in FinOps. He highlights the need for automation, accountability, and balancing innovation with governance in managing cloud costs. Amit points out the fatigue that engineering mana…
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Arete Coach 1212 Clare Norman "Mastering the Art of Coaching: On Readiness, Supervision, and Growth"
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1:02:41"Mastering the Art of Coaching: On Readiness, Supervision, and Growth." In this episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, host Severin Sorensen welcomes Clare Norman, a Master Certified Coach (MCC), author, and master mentor coach based in Brockenhurst, England. With over 25 years of experience in leadership and coaching, Clare specializes in executive c…
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Send us a text In this episode, Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois discuss the latest updates in cloud FinOps. With news from AWS, Google and Azure, including enhanced computing capabilities, database updates, and pricing changes. For once there are also some sustainability news. That makes me happy!By The FinOps Guys - Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois
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WNiCF - Interview with Henk - Time series, forecasts and anomaly detections, all hard problems to crack.
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38:12Send us a text We discussed the challenges of working with time series data, particularly in the context of machine learning and AI, highlighting the complexity and the need for automation in feature engineering. The importance of balancing accuracy and complexity in model creation was emphasized, with a focus on avoiding overfitting and ensuring m…
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Arete Coach 1211 Severin Sorensen "Navigating Choppy Economic Waters Like a Captain"
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25:53In this timely episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, host Severin Sorensen provides an essential guide for CEOs and business leaders navigating the turbulent economic landscape following the introduction of new tariffs by the Trump administration. Recorded on March 5, 2025, this episode explores the undercurrents of financial markets reacting sharply…
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The YFAC: One Year On w/Jason Olsen, Kellen McCoy, and Rayford Young
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33:05On this month's episode we are joined by Norman Parks & Rec Director Jason Olsen, YFAC Athletic Operations Supervisor Kellen McCoy, and Rayford Young of The Trae Young Family Foundation to talk about the Young Family Athletic Center's first year of operation! The Young Family Athletic Center is a state-of-the-art sports and recreation complex in No…
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Send us a text Memory Cafe' is an incredible resource for families faced with the reality of dementia in its many forms. From a simple beginning in 2017, Memory Cafe' has grown to offer support through many programs and support groups. We visited with Maggie Ness, LBSW, Executive Director at Memory Cafe' and she talked about it's inception and it's…
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Send us a text January 2025 FinOps news. Instances/Compute https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/compute/announcing-smaller-machine-types-for-a3-high-vms - The A3 Ultra machine type is available in the following region and zone: St. Ghislain, Belgium, Europe - europe-west1-b https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/compute/first-google-axion-process…
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Arete Coach 1210 Severin Sorensen "Building Bridges in Coaching, Leadership, and AI"
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1:08:59Arete Coach Podcast - Episode 1210 - with Severin Sorensen, "Building Bridges in Coaching, Leadership, and AI" Featuring Guest Host: Larry Cassidy as he interviews Severin Sorensen Recorded: December 12, 2024 Join us for a special milestone episode as guest host Larry Cassidy, a Vistage Master Chair, takes over the mic to interview Severin Sorensen…
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WNiCF - Interview - Cloud FinOps 2025: insights and predictions with Anthony
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44:34Send us a text In this chat, Frank, Stephen, and Anthony share their thoughts on how cloud computing and AI have evolved from 2024 to 2025. They discuss the growth in the GPU market and how views on cloud versus on-premises solutions have changed. They also talk about the quality and performance of AI models and consider the environmental impact of…
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Arete Coach 1209 Talmage Boston "How the Best Led: Presidential Lessons for Today’s Leaders"
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57:35In this episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, host Severin Sorensen sits down with Talmage Boston, a distinguished attorney, author, speaker, and presidential historian. With over four decades of experience in commercial litigation and a deep passion for history, Talmage shares invaluable insights from his latest book, How the Best Did It: Leadership…
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Arete Coach 1208 Severin Sorensen "Where Words Fail, Music Speaks: AI Adds Artistry"
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1:06:22In this special edition of the Arete Coach Podcast, Severin Sorensen explores the intersection of AI and music, reflecting on his personal journey with AI-assisted composition. Hans Christian Andersen wrote, "Where words fail, music speaks." What's the music in you that needs voice and delivery? In this episode, Sorensen explores AI’s potential to …
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Arete Coach 1207 Dr Patrick Williams "Unlocking Coaching Mastery"
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56:42Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen. In this episode, recorded via Zoom on November 27, 2024, we are joined by Dr. Patrick Williams with an episode titled "Unlocking Coaching Mastery." Dr. Williams is a pioneer in the coaching profession, Master Certified Coach (MCC), and founder of the Institute for Life Coach Training (…
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Send us a text On a cold January afternoon, we had a warm conversation with Kelly Krenzel. Kelly is the originator and creative force behind "Hope Blooms." Kelly had a dream to make a difference in lives of individuals, one at a time, with the message of "You Matter." Kelly shares her personal story of how Hope Blooms came to be, the numerous outre…
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Send us a text A little late, but as they say, better late than never. You can provide feedback, ideas, proposals for interviews at send us an email at [email protected] Have a fantastic 2025 and JanuaryBy The FinOps Guys - Stephen Old and Frank Contrepois
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Arete Coach 1206 Severin Sorensen "The Business Leader's Guide to AI: Framework-Driven Strategy for the Digital Age"
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52:22Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen. In this episode, titled, "The Business Leader's Guide to AI: Framework-Driven Strategy for the Digital Age," recorded on January 26, 2025, Sorensen shares insights from his groundbreaking presentation at Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education programme where he discussed h…
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How to Play Pocket Kings and Win Big Every Time!
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35:17Pocket Kings is one of the strongest starting hands in poker, but playing them well is key to maximizing your wins. Learn how to navigate pre-flop raises, handle tricky flops, and avoid common mistakes that could cost you the pot. Master the art of playing K-K with confidence in every situation!By Brad Wilson: ChasingPokerGreatness.com | Poker Pro & Coach
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Arete Coach 1205 Nicky Terblanche PhD "From Code to Coaching: Vision for AI-Assisted Development"
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1:09:47Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen with an episode with Dr. Nicky Terblanche's titled, "From Code to Coaching: Vision for AI-Assisted Development." In this episode, recorded via Zoom on November 27th, 2024, we are joined by Dr. Nicky Terblanche, an associate professor of leadership coaching and information systems at Ste…
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