Best The Creative Age Consulting Group Podcasts (2025)

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From Rabbit Holes to Recommendations: Reddit’s Vishal Gupta 25:09

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Vishal Gupta, engineering manager, machine learning at Reddit, joins the podcast to explain how the social media community platform uses artificial intelligence to improve user experience and ad relevance. Much of the advertising work relies on increasingly sophisticated recommender systems that have evolved from simple collaborative filtering to d…

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600: Jamie Dimon & CEOs Are Rethinking Capitalism – Here's What That Means for You 54:10

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Is capitalism still working, or is it due for an upgrade? In this must-watch episode, authors Seth Levine and Elizabeth McBride discuss insights from their book Capital Evolution, sharing what they learned from interviewing top CEOs, including Jamie Dimon, Dan Schulman (PayPal), Peter Stavros (KKR), and others who are helping to reshape the social …

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Money Made Simple with Estelle Gibson - Ep.349 30:09

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Ready to leave corporate and build a business that actually funds your life. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Estelle Gibson, CPA and TED speaker. Estelle shows you how to create a simple profit plan, price with confidence, and move through the money life cycle with intention. From childhood money scripts to …

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599: Joy at Work in the Age of AI: The Pain Is Optional (with Bree Groff) 46:41

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"Most people can't remember the last time they went to bed and thought: today was fun." In this conversation with Bree Groff, author of Today Was Fun, we recenter the conversation on joy, pleasure, and meaning at work. Bree shares why her mom always said, "I have the best days," what it taught her about how we spend our lives, and why fun is not fr…

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Soul-Led Leadership, Deconstruction, and Big Vision with Camille L. Miller - 106 28:58

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What if the bravest leadership move isn’t scaling up—but tearing down and rebuilding what truly fits your soul? In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell sits down with Camille L. Miller, bestselling author and Soul Professional® founder. Camille shares how she holds “big vision,” partners with her spirit team (lovingly cal…

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598: From Gas Station Cashier to Billion-Dollar CEO with Shirin Behzadi 54:53

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What does it really take to go from working as a gas station cashier to leading a billion-dollar company? In this Strategy Skills Podcast episode, host Kris Safarova speaks with Shirin Behzadi, author of The Unexpected CEO and former CEO of Home Franchise Concepts, where she scaled the business to nearly $1B in sales across 12,000 cities. This is a…

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Don't Take Burnout to Your Business with Jasmin Dennis - Ep.348 31:55

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Feeling wired, tired, and secretly dreading Mondays? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Jasmin Dennis, health and wellness leadership coach. Jasmin breaks down her Burnout Pie Framework so you can recognize early signals, prevent a crash, and lead with resilience. Whether you're considering leaving corporate or…

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From Vision to Execution: Leading with Values at Every Level with Noel Massie - 105 30:11

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What if the most powerful thing a leader says takes thirty seconds and changes everything on the floor tomorrow morning? In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell sits down with Noel Massie, Former UPS U.S. Delivery Operations vice president. Noel led teams from fifty to thirty thousand and now teaches values-based leadersh…

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Personalization and Innovation in a Regulated Industry: Experian’s Kathleen Peters 31:40

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Kathleen Peters brings a background with digital communications companies and tech startups to her role as Experian’s chief innovation officer. On this episode, Kathleen shares a bit about Experian’s Innovation Lab, outlining some of its projects and explaining how the recent democratization of generative AI tools has made even more innovative thin…

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597: McKinsey Senior Partner, Vik Malhotra, on What Distinguishes the Best Leaders 47:36

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Vik Malhotra, McKinsey senior partner and coauthor of CEO Excellence and A CEO for All Seasons, examines the strategic pressures that now define the CEO role: a "30- to 40-year tech revolution," intensifying geopolitics, shifting consumer behavior, and demographic change. As he notes, "every business at some level is a tech business," and this mult…

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Playbook for Brave Women Leaders with Amy Cosper - Ep.347 29:54

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When was the last time you asked clearly for what you are worth. In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Amy Cosper, storyteller and brand builder to talk about risk, money, and the power women unlock when they find their voice. Hear why acting like Silicon Valley dulls your authenticity, how stories shape culture, …

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596: Ex-Siemens & Alcoa CEO Klaus Kleinfeld on AI, Energy & Leading at the Highest Level 1:01:38

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Few leaders have run Fortune 500 giants on different continents. Dr. Klaus Kleinfeld has. As CEO of Siemens (Germany) and Alcoa (U.S.), he has led global transformations across industries and advised presidents and heads of state. In this interview, Klaus shares: Why time management is a myth and energy is the real driver of performance How leaders…

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Transmutation Design & The Future of Energetic Leadership with Simon Lüthi - 104 29:00

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What if the future of leadership isn't about working harder but about operating differently? In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell sits down with Simon Lüthi, a former corporate executive turned transformational healer. After three near-death experiences, chronic illness, and ultimately cancer, Simon discovered that tra…

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595: What AI Can't Replace: Former design lead at IDEO on Safe Danger, Trust, and the Future of Work 59:49

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In this week's Strategy Skills episode, we spoke with Ben Swire, author of Safe Danger and former leader at IDEO. His thesis is trust and psychological safety aren't byproducts. They're designable conditions. And when designed correctly, they create room for calculated risk, creativity, and deeper collaboration. Below are a few insights that stood …

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Symptoms as Soul Signals with Dr. Kelly McCann - Ep.346 29:05

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What if your fatigue, insomnia, or autoimmune flare wasn't a problem to suppress, but a message pointing you back to your purpose? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Dr. Kelly McCann, the only physician worldwide board certified across internal medicine, pediatrics, integrative and functional medicine, and medi…

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594: $2 Billion NYC Real Estate Broker on the Strategy of Homeownership 51:42

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Scott Harris, a New York City real estate broker with more than $2 billion in career sales and author of The Pursuit of Home, reframes buying and selling property as an emotional journey—"a place where life is happening for you"—that requires the same discipline leaders apply to strategy, systems, and people. Drawing on two decades of high-volume p…

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Discovering Your Inner Vision, Oneness & the Transformative Power of Your Smile with Deremiah *CPE - 103 29:41

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What if the leadership you've been searching for has been inside you all along? In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell sits down with Deremiah *CPE, visionary artist, educator, and transformational speaker. *Deremiah reveals the profound truth about authentic leadership. Through riveting stories spanning from childhood v…

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Never Fight a Megatrend: Cisco’s Jeetu Patel 32:57

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Cisco is well known for its data, networking, security, and collaboration products. On today’s episode, Cisco’s president and chief product officer, Jeetu Patel, joins Sam for a discussion about artificial intelligence, a “megatrend” Jeetu sees as perhaps more significant than the development of the internet or the automobile because of its ability…

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593: New York Times Bestselling Author on How to Overcome Fear & Build Emotional Resilience (with Jim Murphy) 51:56

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In this episode, Jim Murphy, New York Times bestselling author, shares how leaders can build resilience, reframe fear, and operate at their highest level under pressure. His approach blends performance psychology, neuroscience, and spiritual discipline. 1. Identity Beyond Roles Murphy emphasizes the risk of anchoring identity in professional roles …

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The Hardest Pivot I Ever Made, with Spencer Stuart’s Lisa Caswell 29:47

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What happens when the support you need comes from someone you least expect? For Lisa Caswell, that moment came with an invitation to a surprise meeting halfway across the world. Today, Lisa is a Partner at Spencer Stuart, where she helps companies attract top Silicon Valley talent. She’s also a former CEO of eMeter, which was acquired by Siemens, a…

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Building Real Community as a Disability Advocate and Creator with Lolita Milena - Ep.345 29:33

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What happens when the worst moment of your childhood becomes the catalyst for a lifetime of creative power, advocacy, and audacious dreams? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Lolita Milena, a paraplegic actress, author, and digital creator whose journey from Siberia to the stages of America is nothing short of …

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592: London School of Economics Lecturer on AI, Strategy, and the Future of Marketing 54:47

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This week's podcast features Jenna Tiffany, London School of Economics lecturer, sharing actionable insights on why most marketing misses the mark and what real value looks like in an AI-driven business environment. Key discussion points include: The real reason marketing sometimes fails to deliver measurable value, and why strategy must be linked …

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From “Not Smart” to Visionary with Aleks Rybchinskiy - 102 30:02

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591: Founder and CEO of Xenopsi Ventures on Behavioral Science That Sells 49:03

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MichaelAaron Flicker, founder and CEO of Xenopsi Ventures and coauthor of Hacking the Human Mind, explains how applied behavioral science transforms insight into repeatable commercial advantage across brands, products, and customer experiences. Drawing from his experience building multiple Inc. 5000–recognized companies, Flicker illustrates how und…

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Systems, Capital & Confidence for Women Entrepreneurs with Amanda Taylor - Ep.344 29:50

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What if the fastest way to real freedom isn't working harder in your business but making your money work twice? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Amanda Taylor, investor and business growth strategist to share how women can move from survival mode to lasting wealth with unapologetic ownership, simple systems t…

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590: Wall Street Journal Best Selling Author on What Good Leaders Can Learn From Bad Bosses 52:08

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Mita Mallick, Wall Street Journal–bestselling author and workplace strategist, examines how everyday managerial choices determine whether organizations are resilient, humane, and productive. Drawing on her leadership roles in marketing and human resources, as well as her lived experience as a woman of color in corporate America, she reframes common…

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Zero Trust, AI Governance, and Making Cybersecurity a Competitive Advantage with Scott Alldridge - 101 29:59

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If your IT lead says “we’re safe,” this conversation will challenge the assumption.In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell sits down with Scott Alldridge, President & CEO of IP Services, bestselling co-author of the Visible Ops series, and certified CISO to demystify Zero Trust, show why “assume breach” is the only sane s…

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Protection, Provenance, and Prompts: YouTube’s Angela Nakalembe 27:46

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A chemical engineer by training, Angela Nakalembe worked in the sciences and management consulting before landing at YouTube as the company’s engineering program manager for trust and safety. At YouTube, Angela explains, AI has become a first line of defense against harmful content. The technology not only accelerates content moderation tasks but m…

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The Power of Seeking Discomfort with Prudential’s Carolynn Smith 24:53

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What happens when you’re suddenly asked to lead the very people who used to be your peers? For Carolynn Smith, that moment came with her first big promotion. It taught her lessons about courage, discomfort, and how leadership often begins by stepping into the unknown. Today, Carolynn is Head of U.S. Service and Enterprise Process Excellence at Prud…

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589: CEO of FCLT Global and Former Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company on Turning Investor Dialogue into Strategy 50:55

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Sarah Keohane Williamson, CEO of FCLT Global and coauthor of The CEO's Guide to the Investment Galaxy, offers a disciplined primer for executives operating at the intersection of corporate strategy and capital markets. Drawing from her background in investment banking, government, consulting, and asset management, she explains why "investors are no…

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Designing a Powerful Body & Purposeful Life After 60 with Allison McCune Davis - Ep.343 29:12

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What if "turning 60" was actually the beginning? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Allison McCune Davis, author and traditional neuropath, to demystify thriving after 60. Allison shares the health wake-ups that redirected her career, the mindset shift that came with a midlife challenge, and the planning discip…

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How Values Power Vision, Retention & Growth with Francie Jain - 100 29:26

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What if the missing piece in your team’s retention isn’t another perk but the right coaching container? In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell sits down with Francie Jain, Founder & CEO of Terawatt, a B2B marketplace delivering expert-led group coaching to help healthcare employers reduce turnover and develop people thro…

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588: Former CEO of Jamba Juice on Leading with Culture 42:57

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James D. White, former CEO of Jamba Juice, current board chair, and coauthor of Culture Design, shares how culture becomes a management discipline rather than a slogan. Drawing on his eight-year turnaround of Jamba, service on more than 15 boards, and leadership toolkit, he explains how listening, rituals, and disciplined systems embed values into …

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How to Conquer Fear and Thrive with Amy Koford - Ep.342 29:42

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Are you letting fear run your life? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Amy Koford, Clinical hypnotist and bestselling author. Amy shares her own journey from corporate HR and full-time motherhood to becoming a sought-after hypnotist, author, and speaker who helps people release deep emotional blocks, heal past …

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587: Globally Recognized Marketing Strategist on How to Build Brands That Dominate 45:32

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Laura Ries, globally recognized marketing strategist and author of The Strategic Enemy, outlines a category-first approach to brand building. As she explains, "while people talk in brands, they really think in categories. The category is king." Her core message: focus, contrast, and clarity determine whether a brand leads or disappears. The convers…

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Building an Attraction Model with Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco - 99 29:55

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Stop chasing opportunities. Become the one people choose. In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell sits down with Mike “C-Roc” Ciorrocco, performance expert and founder of That One Agency. Mike shares how self-leadership, service, and a clear intention can turn obscurity into demand. He breaks down leaving a lucrative but …

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Challenging the Average With Open-Source AI: Hugging Face’s Thomas Wolf 34:24

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Thomas Wolf is the cofounder and chief science officer of open-source AI platform Hugging Face, which provides access to thousands of pretrained AI models that can be downloaded and run locally. With over 10 million users, getting started on the site can be a daunting task. Thomas explains how the company aims to improve its accessibility through d…

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586: Father of the Cable Modem Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard on Innovation and the Global Broadband Transformation 55:55

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Rouzbeh Yassini-Fard, founder of LANcity, author of The Accidental Network, and widely known as the "father of the cable modem", shares the story of how broadband was built and the lessons it offers for today's leaders navigating AI and emerging technologies. Arriving in the U.S. with $750 in savings, Yassini-Fard envisioned carrying "voice, data a…

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Throwback: Role Modelling Vulnerability with Kensho’s Bhavesh Dayalji 25:46

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What does allyship look like when you’re leading a company? For Bhavesh Dayalji, it often means being honest about the challenges of balancing work and family, and choosing to show up as a husband and father first. This is a throwback episode, but Bhavesh’s reflections on leadership and allyship remain just as powerful today. Bhavesh shares how vul…

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585: Former Goldman Sachs Executive, Erin Coupe, on Rituals for Success, Meditation, and Self-Leadership 53:43

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Former Goldman Sachs executive Erin Coupe shares how she transformed her life and career by replacing routines with rituals, practicing meditation, and stepping into self-leadership. In this episode of the Strategy Skills Podcast, Kris Safarova and Erin dive deep into practical lessons for entrepreneurs, consultants, and online business owners who …

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Healing Pain and Scaling Vision with Fawad Mian - 98 28:16

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Chronic pain, brain fog, and broken sleep don’t just hurt; they hijack your leadership. In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell sits down with Fawad Mian, neurologist and regenerative/functional medicine expert, who shares how solution-oriented care (PRP, prolotherapy, functional movement, and holistic protocols) helps le…

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Educating for a Free Society with Marsha Familaro Enright - Ep.341 29:08

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What does it really take to thrive in a free society, especially when the internet can feel like one giant, loud village? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Marsha Familaro Enright to unpack intellectual independence, self-reliance, and why the classics still matter. They explore how to evaluate information, re…

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584: ESSEC Business School Professor on How Geopolitics Shapes Corporate Strategy 46:01

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Srividya Jandhyala, professor of management at ESSEC Business School and author of The Great Disruption, offers a clear framework for how geopolitics is reshaping corporate strategy. Her central thesis is direct: "The fundamental idea, 'Where are you from?'—the nationality of the company—is the defining feature of the type of reactions you face fro…

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Visual Storytelling that Drives Decisions with Oreet Kaufman - Ep.340 30:30

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Drowning your audience in charts, tables, and tiny text? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Oreet Kaufman, who shows how to turn complex information into clear, visual stories that move people to action. Learn why most decks fail in the first five seconds, how to "word-diet" without losing substance, and simple…

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583: The Four Pillars of Elite Teams (with Colin M. Fisher) 57:31

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In this rigorous and insight-rich episode, Dr. Colin Fisher, author of The Collective Edge, deconstructs high-performing teams using decades of organizational research and field-tested frameworks. If you lead, manage, or influence teams, the insights here can recalibrate how you build and guide collaboration. We explore four foundational elements (…

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Building Confidence Without Breaking Spirit with Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey - 97 29:01

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What makes a great leader in high stakes environments where every decision matters. In this episode of the Leading Visionaries, host Anjel B. Hartwell sits down with Dr. (Colonel) Josh McConkey, to share a field tested blueprint for leading with accountability, ownership, and trust. An emergency physician and Air Force Reserve commander, Josh unpac…

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582: McKinsey's Venkat Atluri, How to thrive in the ecosystem economy (Strategy Skills classics) 58:18

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Venkat Atluri, McKinsey senior partner and coauthor of The Ecosystem Economy: How to Lead in the New Age of Sectors Without Borders, explains how value creation is shifting from stand-alone enterprises to coordinated networks of collaborators. Drawing on two decades advising leaders in technology, media, and telecom, he outlines what makes ecosyste…

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Throwback: Eclectic Career Paths with Google’s Hayete Gallot 29:35

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While we’re busy working on new episodes, we wanted to revisit one of our favorite conversations from Season 3. When we first spoke with Hayete Gallott, she was Corporate Vice President at Microsoft. Today, she is President of Customer Experience at Google. We thought this was a meaningful opportunity to revisit her reflections on career choices, c…

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Breaking Barriers in Logistics and Leadership with Dianna Fioravanti-Ashikwe - Ep.339 29:39

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What does it take to achieve gender parity at the executive level in one of the world's most male-dominated industries? In this episode of Wickedly Smart Women, host Anjel B. Hartwell welcomes Dianna Fioravanti-Ashikwe, the first female president of Kuehne + Nagel Canada, to explore her journey of resilience, authenticity, and transformational lead…

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581: President of the Sy Syms Foundation on Legacy, Leadership, and Family Enterprise 55:39

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Marcy Syms, former CEO of Syms Corporation and president of the Sy Syms Foundation, reflects on leadership, governance, and the responsibilities of stewarding a family-founded, publicly traded business. Her perspective blends the operational discipline of retail with long-term thinking shaped by philanthropy and board service. Syms underscores that…