In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tim Ringel about improving employee experience. A company builder at heart, Tim is a serial entrepreneur and start-up investor with a portfolio of over 50 companies mainly in the digital technology space in Europe, the US and Asia. His pre-IPO investment track record counts well know names like AirBnB (IPO), Animoca Brands, BlockDaemon, Cobi (sold), Contentful, Klarna, Knip (sold), Kreditech (sold), Mambu, Meet The People, Palantir (IP...
Jun 18, 2024•28 min•Ep. 171
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Andres Lares about negotiation and influencing for success! Andres Lares is the Managing Partner of Shapiro Negotiations Institute. As such, he is responsible for the day to day operations of SNI. He also continues to serve as a negotiation trainer and coach with an emphasis on sports and develop new initiatives such as interactive online training and virtual reality based negotiation simulations. Check out all of the podcasts in the H...
Jun 14, 2024•27 min•Ep. 176
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Pam Cohen, PhD about AI and measuring workforce sentiment from external sources and data sets, to find patterns that impact business and reputation. Pam Cohen ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamelacohenzionts/ ), PhD is Chief Research and Product Officer, Aniline. Pam is a behavioral scientist with interests and expertise in creating opportunities for social impact in corporations. She has a proven track record of driving transformative ...
Jun 13, 2024•28 min•Ep. 186
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lori Highby about how to be a networking superhero. Lori Highby ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorihighby/) is a podcast host, speaker, educator, and founder of Keystone Click, a strategic digital marketing agency. Using her vast multi-industry knowledge - gained from experience and education - she has the ability to see the potential of greatness within the already established good of a business. Through strategic actionable moves, she...
Jun 12, 2024•23 min•Ep. 137
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Brett Hoogeveen about building company culture from the bottom-up. Brett Hoogeveen ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-hoogeveen/ ) is the co-founder of BetterCulture, a product and technology company intently focused on making the world a better place to work. A former healthcare executive, retired engineer, and startup investor, Brett helps organizations build stronger leaders and engage every employee. Check out all of the podcasts ...
Jun 11, 2024•25 min•Ep. 170
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jennifer Dulski about utilizing a personalized AI coach for team development. Jennifer Dulski has a wide range of executive experience including leadership roles at Facebook, Google and Yahoo!, and founder, CEO and president roles at early stage and scaling startups. She is currently CEO and founder of Rising Team, a team performance platform that helps companies increase engagement and scale leadership development by equipping manager...
Jun 07, 2024•24 min•Ep. 178
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Farzad Rashidi about the human capital challenges of launching two bootstrapped SaaS companies. Farzad Rashidi ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/farzadrashidi/ ) is the lead innovator at Respona, the link-building outreach platform that helps businesses increase their organic traffic from Google. He previously ran the marketing efforts at Visme, where he helped the company gain over 20 million active users and pass 3.5M monthly organic tra...
Jun 06, 2024•24 min•Ep. 167
In this podcast episode, Dr, Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talk with Neelam Chand about navigating through barriers, internal critiques, and self-doubt that hinder authenticity. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network ! Check out the HCI Academy : Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader . Check out Dr...
Jun 05, 2024•33 min•Ep. 143
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with James Ricci about the future of sustainable, personal mobility and how tech is changing how we get around. James Ricci ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesricci/ ) is President of the Roy Foss Automotive Group and Founder of Landline eBikes. He has 15+ years of automotive industry experience and was named Automotive News Top 40 Under 40. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network ! Check out the HCI Academy : Courses, Mi...
Jun 04, 2024•24 min•Ep. 185
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tracey Watts Cirino about how aligning your purpose with a compelling vision can lead to success. Tracey Watts Cirino ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceywattscirino/) is a 5-Time #1 international best-selling author, award-winning business owner, highly engaging empowering speaker, and podcast host of Beyond Common Business Secrets. Tracey is passionate about helping people become successful entrepreneurs and reach their highest poten...
May 30, 2024•25 min•Ep. 139
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Nuala Walsh about her book, TUNE IN: How To Make Smarter Decisions In A Noisy World . Nuala Walsh ( linkedin.com/in/nualagwalsh) , author of TUNE IN: How To Make Smarter Decisions In A Noisy World, is a Non-executive Director, behavioral scientist, and award-winning marketeer with three decades in investment management. Her roles included CMO of Standard Life Aberdeen, and senior positions at Blackrock, Merrill Lynch, and PA Consulting...
May 29, 2024•25 min•Ep. 174
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Teri Beckman about reconciling the CEOs capacity dilemma. Teri Beckman ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/teribeckman/ ) and her experienced team at HIGOL help mission-driven leaders increase revenue and community impact by an average of 50% within twelve months of working together. Teri has worked in business and organizational development for over thirty years, including five years as an Executive Director. She understands leadership chal...
May 28, 2024•23 min•Ep. 140
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael Fortinberry about the role of technology in driving sustainability and positive social impact in the construction industry. Michael Fortinberry ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelfortinberry/ ), the Co-Founder and COO of Protiv, is a trailblazing productivity program transforming project-based incentives. Based in NYC, Michael brings extensive business experience to his role. As the driving force behind Protiv, founded in Oct...
May 23, 2024•25 min•Ep. 138
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Helene Cahen about her book, Fire Up Innovation: Sparking and Sustaining Innovation Teams . Helene Cahen, MS, author of Fire Up Innovation: Sparking and Sustaining Innovation Teams ( www.fireupinnovation.com/book ), is an innovation strategist, trainer, facilitator, and speaker with over 20 years of experience helping companies navigate innovation challenges. She is the founder and principal consultant at Fire Up Innovation Consulting ...
May 22, 2024•27 min•Ep. 169
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kara H. North about supporting other women in our professional sphere. Kara H. North is a native of Orem, Utah, and obtained a B.S. in Business Management from UVU in 2007. She then graduated from the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah in 2010 with her Juris Doctorate. She began her legal career with a large insurance defense firm in Las Vegas, Nevada. After returning to Utah, Kara began practicing law in Utah County...
May 21, 2024•32 min•Ep. 136
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Carrie Graham about three ways to improve your adult learning. Carrie Graham, PhD cares about your employees and clients. She's an adult learning strategist and training consultant who helps businesses improve learner engagement, information retention, and skills application. Dr. Graham turns adult learning and workplace learning theories into a practical strategy to improve your trainings. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podc...
May 16, 2024•33 min•Ep. 134
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Denis O'Shea about his recent global study to understand how people work with their devices. Denis O’Shea (https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisosheamobilementor/) founded Mobile Mentor in New Zealand in 2004. Since then, the company has helped millions of people unlock the full potential of their technology. In 2017, O’Shea moved to Nashville, Tennessee to launch the company’s US business, with a focus on securing the mobile workforce in ...
May 15, 2024•24 min•Ep. 168
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kim Flanery-Rye about IDEA (Inclusion = Diversity + Equity + Accessibility). Kim “Kimfer” Flanery-Rye ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimflaneryrye/ ) is the Founder and Principal DEI & Culture Practitioner for Inclusion Equals, a social enterprise focused on the IDEA (Inclusion = Diversity + Equity + Accessibility) to build culture from the inside out. She believes that to address systemic issues in the world, we must tackle the ine...
May 14, 2024•27 min•Ep. 133
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Merideth Mehlberg about looking forward to Monday mornings. Merideth Mehlberg ( www.linkedin.com/in/meridethmehlberg ) is CEO of Merideth Mehlberg Group. An ICF-certified Master Coach, she helps executives look forward to Monday mornings. For almost twenty years, she has walked alongside senior and high-potential leaders to define their career priorities, measure the gap with their current opportunities, and close the space between the...
May 09, 2024•22 min•Ep. 132
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tim Creasey about focusing on the people side of change. Tim Creasey ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcreasey/ ) is a dynamic presenter, researcher, and thought leader on managing the people side of change. His work forms the foundation of the largest body of knowledge in the world on change management. Through public speaking and writing, he advances the discipline of change management as a structured, rigorous approach for driving bu...
May 08, 2024•30 min•Ep. 158
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier about teaching mindfulness, self-care and maintaining healthy habits in and out of the workplace. Dr. Marie-Helene Pelletier is a practicing resilience and anxiety psychologist and experienced senior leader with over 20 years of experience in clinical counseling and workplace psychology by working with various leaders and professionals. Dr. Marie- Helene Pelletier’s virtual and in-person keynote speeches and ...
May 07, 2024•27 min•Ep. 131
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Aoife O’Brien about identify and responding to toxic work cultures. Aoife O’Brien founded Happier at Work with the mission to accelerate the progress of women at work. She is passionate about creating a culture that supports women to thrive, and helps organizations increase their bottom line while supporting female leaders to reach their full potential. She works with business leaders and employees to focus on: workplace culture; culti...
May 03, 2024•28 min•Ep. 130
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Scott Mautz about his recent book, The Mentally Strong Leader: Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors . Scott Mautz (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmautz/) is a former senior executive of Procter & Gamble, where he successfully ran several of the company’s largest multi-billion-dollar businesses. Scott is faculty on reserve at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business for Executive E...
May 02, 2024•28 min•Ep. 162
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Katie Mares about resilience building and women’s empowerment. As a brand experience expert, TED talk speaker, and #1 Best Selling Author of CustomHER Experience, Katie Mares ( linkedin.com/in/katie-mares-ctdp-mcatd-cpsa ) knows firsthand the challenges organizations encounter as they strive to design a sustainable and effective CX program tailored for the female consumer. Katie brings to a unique blend of experience, combining her exp...
May 01, 2024•27 min•Ep. 142
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Surabhi Lal about building intentional community in hybrid work settings. Surabhi Lal ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/surabhilal) is in the business of creating a better future of work—whether it be remote, hybrid, or in-person. A boundary spanning leader, she is a facilitator, professor, and storyteller who creates spaces where people feel seen and builds workplace communities where people want to go to work. Using empathy and strategy ...
Apr 30, 2024•28 min•Ep. 128
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rachel Rider about her book, Who You Are is How You Lead . Rachel Rider ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachellrider ) founded MettaWorks in 2015 after a distinguished career in HR, receiving executive coaching certification from Columbia University, and extensive training in meditation, Somatic Experiencing, and Polarity Therapy. Starting as HR Business Partner responsible for developing and coaching leaders and teams at Bloomberg, she ...
Apr 25, 2024•25 min•Ep. 129
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Brenda Stover and Kate Grady using AI technology to prepare students for their interactions with recruiters and hiring managers. As part of the Clay Center at VSB leadership team, Brenda Stover leads the O'Donnell Center at the Villanova School of Business. Delivering professional development services and resources for business students, including experiential education, career education initiatives, student business society activities...
Apr 24, 2024•23 min•Ep. 153
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sophie Thompson about using virtual reality for upskilling and professional development. Sophie Thompson ( www.linkedin.com/in/sophiethompsonvr ) is the Co-founder and CEO of VirtualSpeech, an award-winning education platform that combines e-learning with practice exercises online and in virtual reality. Sophie started VirtualSpeech in 2015 as a way to overcome her fear of public speaking using VR. Since then, VirtualSpeech has develop...
Apr 23, 2024•27 min•Ep. 127
In this podcast episode, Dr. Angela Schill and Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Shelmina Babai Abji about her book, Show Your Worth, 8 Intentional Strategies for Women to Emerge as Leaders at Work . Shelmina Babai Abji is an author, board member, TEDx speaker, former IBM VP, angel investor, and distinguished alumni who is devoted to helping career women emerge as leaders. As an immigrant of humble beginnings and a first-generation college graduate, Shelmina rose up to become one of the highes...
Apr 18, 2024•38 min•Ep. 126
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Roger L. Firestien about deliberate creativity and creative problem-solving. Roger L. Firestien, PhD ( linkedin.com/in/rogerfirestien) has presented programs on innovation to over 600 organizations around the world including Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, universities, associations, and religious institutions. His nine-part series on innovation is available on the OpenSesame e-learning platform. His latest books include...
Apr 17, 2024•26 min•Ep. 155
