In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with with Deborah Perry Piscione and Josh Drean about their book, EMPLOYMENT IS DEAD: How Disruptive Technologies are Revolutionizing the Way We Work. Deborah Perry Piscione is co-founder of the Work3 Institute, an AI + web3 advisory firm, a Silicon Valley serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and innovation + future of work thought leader. Deborah is the author of multiple books, including the New York TImes bestseller Secrets of Silico...
Jan 24, 2025•24 min•Ep. 277
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jeff Eschliman about the secret to building great company culture. Jeff Eschliman is an executive coach with 30 years of experience from combat in Iraq to the corporate boardroom. Personal development, consistency and a tenacious work ethic are hallmarks of Jeff’s leadership style. Jeff communicates crystal clear vision and bold expectations with his collaborative approach. Jeff is a sought-after expert for building and scaling results...
Jan 23, 2025•29 min•Ep. 254
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Samantha Lomow about creating cultures of play at work. Throughout her 25+ year career across toys, entertainment, fashion and retail industries, Samantha ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-lomow/) has led multi-billion-dollar brand portfolios at prominent global companies, most recently Chief Commercial Officer at Tupperware. Prior to that, Samantha spent 20 years at Hasbro rising to President of Branded Entertainment, and during ...
Jan 22, 2025•18 min•Ep. 258
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Benjamin Johnson about leveraging goal setting and OKR's to create maximum efficiency in your team. Benjamin Johnson is a serial technical co-founder with a track record of success and hands-on open-source programming experience. He has a wide range of being both a board-level advisor and founder but also an in-depth understanding of how things work. Through his 20+ years as a software developer and leader, he has gained extensive expe...
Jan 21, 2025•21 min•Ep. 246
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robin Hills about the future of emotional intelligence. Robin Hills is the director of Ei4Change, a company specializing in educational training, coaching and personal development focused around emotional intelligence, positive psychology and neuroscience. He has taught over 400,000 people in 195+ countries how to build resilience, increased self awareness and understanding of others. His educational programs on resilience and emotiona...
Jan 16, 2025•26 min•Ep. 253
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kenneth Berger about the typical mistakes leaders make when trying to drive change or influence others. Kenneth Berger coaches startup leaders to prevent burnout, take a stand for the life they want, and leave their unique mark on the world at large. After 20+ years in the tech industry, he’s a trusted confidant to startup CEOs, a former founder backed by top investors, and one of communication cornerstone Slack’s earliest key hires. H...
Jan 15, 2025•25 min•Ep. 257
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Nicole Alvino about the role of communication in employee experience, and how intelligent communication can be used to boost employee engagement and connection. Nicole Alvino ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolealvino/ ) is a visionary entrepreneur and CEO with a passion for transforming the employee experience. As the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Firstup, a leading enterprise SaaS company, Nicole is responsible for driving i...
Jan 14, 2025•24 min•Ep. 251
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Manny Skevofilax about leveraging empathy to help businesses thrive. Manny Skevofilax ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyskevofilax/ ), a seasoned consultant and captivating speaker, possesses the extraordinary ability to breathe life into businesses, ensuring they thrive on all fronts. With over two decades of dedicated service in his field, Manny has been the guiding light for countless business owners seeking to cultivate a robust a...
Jan 09, 2025•26 min•Ep. 252
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Luis Báez about how to inspire employees, build engagement, and drive real results. Luis Báez is a Revenue Enablement Strategist + Sales Coach dedicated to serving executives and sales leaders at businesses. In 2017, after years of working in some of the biggest Silicon Valley startups (think LinkedIn, Google, Uber, Tesla, and more), Luis began to teach impassioned business owners how to scale their revenues and impact by creating and ...
Jan 08, 2025•23 min•Ep. 264
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ajay Malik about the common misconceptions or challenges that businesses face when incorporating AI into their workflows. Ajay Malik is a visionary leader renowned for delivering cutting-edge technology products. Boasting a track record of successful execution, he prioritizes user-centric solutions and has formed top-tier teams. Accumulating over 90 patents, Ajay stands out as an innovator. As the author of "RTLS for Dummies" and "Arti...
Jan 07, 2025•25 min•Ep. 250
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Patrice Meagher about how employers can best support working moms. Patrice Meagher is the Founder and CEO of MilkMate, an all-in-one multi-user pumping system purpose-built for the workplace wellness room, and advisor on employee wellness solutions. After pumping in the workplace while juggling being a mother of four children and high-powered commercial real estate executive, she conceptualized the MilkMate to empower working mothers t...
Dec 19, 2024•25 min•Ep. 249
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Dr. Rosalind Cohen about broadening how people view commonalities to create cultures of inclusion and belonging. Dr. Rosalind Cohen (a.k.a. Dr. Roz) ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosalindfcohen/ ) is an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and a “Connectifier” who helps organizations build inclusive, radically connected cultures of belonging that benefit individuals and drive business growth. A rising thinker in the worlds of belonging and i...
Dec 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 260
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Chad Miller about practical ways leaders can shape their company culture. Chad ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-miller-1521559/ ) loves to help others live life abundantly (experiencing increased purpose, joy and success), creating environments where leaders and their employees thrive by bringing together insights and lessons learned from 10+ years in corporate leadership for Fortune 500 companies, a master's degree in Organizational...
Dec 17, 2024•29 min•Ep. 244
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ash Beckham about their book, How to Live with Courage and Become an Everyday Leader. Ash Beckham is an inclusion activist whose TEDx Talk “Coming Out of Your Closet” became a viral sensation. Her intrepid, relatable, and intrinsically comical style has made her an in-demand speaker, including events at Microsoft, Lockheed Martin, Bank of America, and the keynote for the first LGBTQ Conference at Harvard University. Check out all of th...
Dec 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 242
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jim Fielding about the recent retreat from corporate DEI initiatives. Jim Fielding ( www.linkedin.com/in/jimfielding ), a proud Ohio native and Indiana University Hoosier, started his career on the department store floor. Over the next 30 years, he would lead some of the world’s most beloved media and retail brands, including The Gap, Disney, Claire’s, Dreamworks, and 20th Century Fox. Jim is known for his ability to combine storytelli...
Dec 11, 2024•25 min•Ep. 261
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michelle Gladieux about her book, Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges. Michelle Gladieux (Glad-ee-oh) is author of Communicate with Courage: Taking Risks to Overcome the Four Hidden Challenges and President of Gladieux Consulting, a Midwest-based team known for top-notch design and presentation of seminars in communication and leadership topics around the U.S. She provides executive coaching an...
Dec 10, 2024•32 min•Ep. 241
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ted Bradshaw about his book, Stop Chasing Squirrels: Six Essentials to Find Your Purpose, Focus, and Flow. Ted Bradshaw ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/tedbradshaw/ ) served as an executive with Xerox and IBM, then left the Fortune 500 world to explore the thrills of entrepreneurship. What he found was a long string of success that looked great on the surface. But underneath it all, he felt anxious, exhausted, and stressed, chasing money...
Dec 05, 2024•29 min•Ep. 240
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jessica Pryce-Jones about her book, INTUITION AT WORK: Using Your Gut Feelings To Get Ahead. Jessica Pryce-Jones is author of INTUITION AT WORK: Using Your Gut Feelings To Get Ahead. Pryce-Jones started her career in finance where she learned about numbers, strategy and leadership. After ten years in the corporate world, she completed a psychology degree – she wanted to understand why some of her bosses were brilliant and others were d...
Dec 04, 2024•23 min•Ep. 255
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Lisa DeAngelis about her book, Embracing the Unknown: Exploring the Pathways to Change. Lisa DeAngelis ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-deangelis1/ ) is a holistic change practitioner, author, teacher, and speaker. She is passionate about building meaningful relationships and helping others live authentically. Her debut book, Embracing the Unknown: Exploring the Pathways to Change offers research, wisdom, and aspirational stories tha...
Dec 03, 2024•26 min•Ep. 238
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Erica Keswin about her book, The Retention Revolution. Erica Keswin is a bestselling author, internationally sought after speaker, and workplace strategist. Her first two bestselling books Bring Your Human to Work: 10 Surefire Ways to Design a Workplace That’s Good for People, Great for Business, and Just Might Change the World (McGraw Hill 2018), and Rituals Roadmap: The Human Way to Transform Everyday Routines Into Workplace Magic (M...
Nov 28, 2024•27 min•Ep. 239
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Artem Koren about pioneering the way forward in artificial intelligence at work. Artem Koren ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/akoren/ ) grew up and lived most of his adult life in New York City. He graduated from Columbia University with a degree in Computer Science. He later attended the NYU Stern School of Business where he earned his MBA. Artem is passionate about using AI to enrich humanity and create positive change. He combines his ...
Nov 26, 2024•25 min•Ep. 236
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Misha Rubin about facilitating meaningful intentional changes at work and in life. Misha Rubin ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/misharubin/ ) is a career educator, and CEO of The Career Leap. He helps executives and professionals reinvent careers, find dream jobs and thrive at work. He was a Partner at Ernst & Young, where he spent 15 fruitful years of his career. He sold and managed hundreds millions worth of projects and guided care...
Nov 21, 2024•26 min•Ep. 235
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with with Alison Jones about gender diversity in the chemicals world compared to gender diversity in other STEM fields. Alison Jones ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-jones-0b08a51/) joined ICIS in 2020 after 18 years at Bloomberg, where she ran the investment research business. At ICIS she plays significant role in championing the business’ purpose and leading its long-term growth Strategy. Alison is passionate about diversity, equity a...
Nov 20, 2024•22 min•Ep. 248
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jodi McPherson about the impact of AI on entry level work. Jodi McPherson ( www.linkedin.com/in/jodimac) is a visionary and experienced leader in the ed tech and talent sourcing space, with over 25 years of building and launching innovative SaaS business models. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Work Simplr, she has created a next-generation freelance platform that connects companies with qualified students for on-demand, fractional paid wo...
Nov 19, 2024•25 min•Ep. 234
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Keith Goode about how leaders can leverage people/HR data more effectively. Keith Goode ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-goode-9a83571/ ) is Vice President of Products and Services (ZeroedIn Technologies) - Workforce Intelligence. The digital world is growing exponentially, but how is all of this data impacting an organization’s most valuable asset, their people? Keith believes this is an area of immense opportunity and it is the pr...
Nov 14, 2024•25 min•Ep. 232
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tom Geraghty about goals and incentives - from the cobra effect and perverse incentives. Tom Geraghty ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/geraghtytom/ ), the CEO and founder of Psychological Safety (powered by Iterum Ltd), is a trailblazer in the realm of psychological safety. With a diverse background that encompasses scientific research, technology, and leadership roles, Tom brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. His jour...
Nov 13, 2024•26 min•Ep. 233
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ryan Tamminga about how human resources can leverage automation to drive employee engagement. Ryan Tamminga is the SVP, Product and Services, at Alchemer. Ryan has over 15 years of experience in both industry and consulting roles with Fortune 100 companies across products, media, resources and healthcare sectors. He has a proven track record for improving core operations performance, providing thought leadership and driving results thr...
Nov 12, 2024•27 min•Ep. 247
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jennifer Nash about her book, Be Human, Lead Human, How to Connect People and Performance. Jennifer Nash, PhD, MBA, PCC ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjennifernash/ ) is an executive advisor, leadership expert, and consultant to Fortune 50 organizations such as Google, Ford, Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan, IBM, Boeing, and Verizon. She is Founder & CEO of Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting, helping successful leaders connect people a...
Nov 07, 2024•24 min•Ep. 230
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Inez Robinson-Odom about their book, The Silent Rebellion: Becoming a Modern Leader. Inez Robinson-Odom ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/inez-odom-52b94413) works in media, education, executive coaching and social justice. She is vice president of professional development for TEAM LEWIS, and is based in San Diego, California. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network !...
Nov 06, 2024•28 min•Ep. 245
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sarah Adler about supporting mental health in the modern workplace. Dr. Sarah Adler is CEO/Founder of Wave Life, a mental health platform that pairs affordable and quality coaching with engaging and immersive skill-building for Gen Z. She is a licensed clinical psychologist and former hedge fund analyst obsessed with improving access to high-quality mental healthcare. Dr. Adler is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Stanfor...
Nov 05, 2024•26 min•Ep. 229
