Kian Gohar is a strategist & co-author of “Competing in the New World of Work.” He coaches executives on team leadership, innovation and transformation. Kian is Founder and CEO of Geolab. A sought-after strategist and advisor, Kian inspires the world's leading organizations to harness innovation and moonshots to solve complex problems. He coaches entrepreneurs, executives and leaders to make their impossible, impossible. Ross and Kian talk about innovation, creating jobs, venture capita...
Feb 22, 2022•48 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Julie Hutchinson uses science-backed Resilient Transformation for leaders and executives to decrease stress, increase energy, productivity and profits. She is Founder & CEO of Core Performance, a 'Vistage' speaker and certified Heartmath Trainer, providing resilience and sales training. Ross and Julie talk about entrepreneurship, building a company, burning out, self discovery, managing stress, resilience, anxiety, shifting direction, bio hacking, self discovery, thoughts, beliefs,...
Feb 07, 2022•50 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast The only thing we can do that is guaranteed to prepare us for an increasingly uncertain future is to become more adaptable to change. But most people feel like their relationship with change is fixed in stone. The good news is that nothing could be further from the truth. Rich Alderton can provide a roadmap and a few simple - albeit counter-intuitive - practical tools based on scientific theory. The result is a set of personal superpowers that enable anyone to enjoy rather than endure a life of ...
Jan 25, 2022•56 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast Wayne is a customer-focused security evangelist and leader helping organizations achieve revenue transformation from TCV to ACV, expand offerings, increased profitability and brand elevation. He is a Fundraiser, Speaker, Community Leader and been with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research for 4 years. Wayne's philosophy is adapt until science overcomes! Parkinson's disease - Affects over 1 Million Americans. Wayne and Ross talk about sales, security, Parkinson&apo...
Jan 18, 2022•55 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast Karen helps Leaders, Teams and Organizations prepare for the rapid and disruptive impeding workplace change. She helps clients reach their full potential by building "future ready" mindsets and skills. Karen and Ross talk about adaptability, resilience, the status quo, uncrossing wires, change, uncertainty, definitions of success, purpose, finding joy, self doubt, curiosity and putting yourself first. The pair also discuss crisis moments, transformation, freedom, living your purpose, a...
Jan 11, 2022•54 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Dr Tracy Brower is author of two books, The Secrets to Happiness at Work & Bring Work to Life. She is a contributor to Forbes.com and spent two decades at Herman Miller. Now a Principal, at Steelcase which is the global leader in the office furniture industry. Tracy has been Executive Adviser Michigan State University for almost a decade, but also a sociologist studying work life fulfilment and happiness. Ross and Tracy talk about the sociology of work, human connection, work fulfilment, per...
Nov 10, 2021•47 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast Mark Metry dedicates his life to being of service to others, by making an impact in the industries of mental health. His life goal is to change the education system, meaningfully in a way that guarantees access to real education to students regardless of their gender, race, socioeconomic status, learning style, etc. Helping Shy, Stressed, and Anxious People Be Themselves Confidently In Front of Anyone | Forbes & TEDx Featured Speaker, Author, Podcaster, and Coach. Ross and Mark talk about in...
Oct 12, 2021•54 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Why A Legacy Matters: “If I take 30 steps linearly, I get to 30. If I take 30 steps exponentially, I get to a billion.” That’s from futurist and thought-leader Ray Kurzweil. One of the key benefits of John's Legacy Map is training growth minded leaders to think exponentially instead of linearly — perhaps for their first time ever. This paradigm shift is an essential skill in our age of blistering-fast advances in technology. Ross and John talk about life purposes, life transitions, our futu...
Sep 22, 2021•53 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast Dr. Ruth Gotian is a prolific mentor and educator, leading important research into the secrets of success.” A contributor to Forbes and Psychology Today, personally coached and mentored thousands of people ranging from undergraduates to faculty members. Currently, she researches the most successful people of our generation, including Nobel laureates, astronauts, CEOs and Olympic champions, in order to learn about their habits and practices so that we may optimize our own success. Ross and Ruth t...
Sep 01, 2021•40 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast Charlene Li is a Digital Transformation and Disruptive Leadership expert. For the past two decades, she has been helping leaders and organizations see the future and thrive with disruption - as an author, speaker, advisor, and coach. Charlene is a prolific writer, having written or co-authored six books, including "Groundswell: Winning In A World Transformed By Social Technologies", the New York Times bestseller, "Open Leadership", "The Engaged Leader", and latest...
Aug 24, 2021•45 min•Ep 47•Transcript available on Metacast Tony is a Chief Inspiration Officer, trusted advisor to accomplished leaders, career navigator, The Virtual Campfire Podcast host and author. He has 20 years of experience in navigating people and leaders through change and unlocking their true potential. Tony is also the Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Purpose Coaching. Ross and Tony talk about creativity, science, logic, depression, leadership, new chapters, adaptability, personal journeys, inspiring people, coping, having a ...
Aug 10, 2021•47 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Erich is a HR advocate, DiSC nerd, and connection coach who helps organizations build and grow teams that value productive communication with diverse personality styles. He also spent 16 years at Compass Group plc which is the largest contract foodservice company in the world employing over 500,000 people. Ross and Erich talk about the stories behind his beliefs, psychology, philosophy, HR, and working at Compass Group plc. The pair also discuss the business of people, growth, meaningful and ful...
Aug 03, 2021•55 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast Greg Verdino is a Business Futurist & Digital Transformation expert, keynote speaker, author and advisor. With 25 years spent working at the forefront of change, during which time he has advised hundreds of organizations including more than 50 of the Fortune 500. Ross and Greg talk about becoming a sociologist, sociology in advertising, communication, change, taking risks and moving too fast. The pair also discuss driving change more effectively, digital transformation, ecosystems, collabora...
Jul 29, 2021•55 min•Ep 44•Transcript available on Metacast The Bolder Company is the catalyst for the lasting behavioural change that empowers businesses to thrive. They connect individuals to themselves, to each other, and to the futures of their organizations. They also combine fully experiential, improvisation-based learning with grounded, outcomes-focused content to produce lasting behavioural change. Ross, Jenny and Ellen talk about improvisation exercises, pitching, being authentic, networking, representing themselves and how to keep going when fe...
Jul 20, 2021•50 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez is World Champion in Project Management, a professor, author and executive coach. He is fluent in five languages and been recognized by Thinkers50 with the prestigious award “Ideas into Practice” and is ranked #17 in the global gurus Top 30 list. Also part of Marshall Goldsmith 100 coaches. Antonio author of multiple books, inc, “Lead Successful Projects” (Penguin, 2019) and work focuses on advising senior leaders on how to lead transformational change. Ross and Antonio t...
Jul 14, 2021•41 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Magda acts as strategic partner of the ICF’s leadership, including the Board and variety of committees and task forces. Specializing in strategic planning, cultural competence, ethics, international affairs and board governance, she also oversees organizational budgets and manages professional staff of the ICF. Ross and Magda discuss ICF, professional coaching, the best coaches, working globally, evolving, coaching culture, technology, mentoring, leadership and burnout. Timestamps: 01:01 What go...
Jul 06, 2021•44 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Doug Guthrie's had a career researching, writing and teaching about 3 topics. Organizational development - covering leadership, culture and social responsibility. The Chinese economic reforms, and strategic economic development cities in the US economy. Ross and Doug discuss his early dyslexia, working at Apple, economics, education, leadership, exponential learning, strategic learning, AI, decision making, thinking globally and creatively seeing the future. Timestamps: 02:14 A little of Do...
Jun 26, 2021•38 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast Susan Lucas runs Evil HR Lady. She can make your resume better, your conference sparkle, and your website attract HR experts. She also specialises in writing, webinars, resumes, coaching and keynote speaking. Ross and Susan discuss big and small levels of HR, understanding companies departments and dealing with people. The pair also discuss remote working, managing cultures, firing people, ethical responsibilities, coaching, changing jobs and taking control. Timestamps: 01:19 Where did the evil ...
Jun 15, 2021•51 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Gary Bolles is Chair for the Future of Work at Singularity University; Co-founder of eParachute.com; Partner, Charrette; Speaker & Writer. He leads Singularity University's activities related to the shift to a digital work economy, helping individuals, organizations, and government agencies to navigate disruptive change. Frequent lecturer on the future of work and the future of learning. Ross and Gary discuss leaving no humans behind, going through your own process as individuals, thriv...
Jun 01, 2021•47 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast David Meltzer has created a platform that uses four overarching principles—gratitude, empathy, accountability, and effective communication—and these principles have allowed him to communicate and mentor everyone from college students to c-suite executives. These four principles in everyday practice allow David to live by his mission to “make a lot of money, help a lot of people, and have a lot of fun.” Ross and David talk about adaptability, thriving, journeys through life, adapting and movies. ...
May 04, 2021•24 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast Shannon Waller, experienced Director and Coach with a demonstrated history of working in the entrepreneurial coaching industry. Skilled coach, speaker, program designer, interviewer, author and passionate learner. Ross and Shannon discuss Strategic Coach, teamwork, building a culture, growth in business and adaption. The pair also talk about motivation, change, her book, entrepreneurship, what to focus on, success strategies and mindset. Timestamps: 1:00 Shannon's background 3:29 A little a...
Apr 27, 2021•53 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast Shane Ram is CEO of GoFor10. He provides Leadership Development, Executive Coaching, Career Development Coaching and Life Coaching. GoFor10 is an education and technology company that provides the True Education for success in being Human. It provides the leading edge tools, strategies and techniques to show professionals, entrepreneurs and corporate teams how to create the personal lives they want while becoming a megastar at work. Ross and Shane discuss adaptability, getting people to change, ...
Apr 22, 2021•45 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Marva Sadler, MBA, TOC Jonah, is CEO of the World Business & Executive Coach Summit, named the fastest-growing education company in the UK in the INC 5000 in 2018. She also sits on the editorial board of Choice Magazine. Ross and Marva discuss consultancy, challenges, coaching, leadership, growth and learning. The pair also talk about optimisation, technology, AI, mindset, new ideas, adaptability and helping people achieve more than they thought was possible. Timestamps 0:42 A quick backgrou...
Apr 06, 2021•48 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Blaine is an entrepreneur, author, executive & leadership coach. He is the host of Soul of Business with Blaine Bartlett Podcast and Possibility to Profit Mastermind. Ross and Blaine talk about his book, consciousness, serving a greater good, compassion, mindset, innovation and adaptability. The pair also go on to talk about relationships, skill development, leadership, breakthroughs, imagination, motivation and achieving goals. Timestamps 1:19 Compassionate Capitalism 4:31 'My Intent&a...
Mar 30, 2021•53 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast Lars Hyland is a well-known figure in the HR and workplace learning community, advocating the adoption of adaptable and flexible technology designed to support the new world of work. Lars is an expert in the field of Talent Experience, that brings together learning, engagement and performance management practices to drive employee satisfaction and productivity. Ross and Lars talk about online media, different domains of technology, computers, AI, interactive media, performance support and simula...
Mar 23, 2021•49 min•Ep 32•Transcript available on Metacast Dan is founder and president of Strategic Coach®. A visionary, an innovator, and a gifted conceptual thinker, Dan has over 40 years’ experience as a highly regarded speaker, consultant, strategic planner, and coach to entrepreneurial individuals and groups. Dan’s strong belief in and commitment to the power of the entrepreneur is evident in all areas of Strategic Coach and its successful coaching program, which works to help entrepreneurs reach their full potential in both their business and per...
Mar 16, 2021•9 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast John has had a 40 year career at the intersection of business strategy and technology. With over a decade at Deloitte, almost 2 decades at McKinsey and a host of experiences in between. A published author with a new book on the way.. 'The journey beyond fear' working title. He is both as an advisor in consulting engagements and as a co-founder and senior executive of enterprises. Ross and John talk about consulting, research, silicon valley, technology, exploring, and serendipitous cir...
Mar 09, 2021•55 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Jay is the Co-Founder of paperlessPARTS, Manufacturing Technology Expert and Investor. He has also recently colaborated with Ross on the mini documentary: Adaptability and the Future of Work : Seeing The Invisible. AQ Ross and Jay talk about adaptability, entrepreneurialism, scaling and core values. The pair also discuss de-risking the future, working together on Adapt AQai and their journey. Timestamps: 0:58 Jay's background and examples of early adaptability 04:33 Jay's employees ada...
Mar 02, 2021•38 min•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast Ashley is a speaker, award-winning author, explorer and military widow. Using personal stories of turning tragedy into triumph, Ashley offers a unique perspective into what it means to overcome adversity and flourish from it. Ross and Ashley talk about work, travel, personal stories, adaptability, exploration, experiences, and finding ways to tackle anything. The pair then discuss losing loved ones, setting goals, challenges, grief and coming back from it. Timestamps: 1:13 Ashely's backgrou...
Feb 23, 2021•54 min•Ep 28•Transcript available on Metacast Manda Scott is a Novelist, Shamanic dreamer, trainee homeopath and podcast host at the massively successful Accidental Gods: transforming ourselves, transforming the world . She is also a best selling Author: Boudica books and A Treachery of Spies (amongst others) Working on 'Dreaming the Wounded Bear'. Ross and Manda discuss her books, studies, the Deep Adaptation Paper, societal collapse, economics, food resilience, regenerative agriculture, re-quantifying success and challenges we a...
Feb 16, 2021•1 hr•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast 
