Wagner Denuzzo is the Founder and CEO of Wagner Denuzzo Consulting, LLC, a company that promotes a multidisciplinary approach to leadership growth by combining psychological insight with practical business foresight. He is a multifaceted professional renowned for his expertise in leadership coaching, HR strategy, and captivating keynote speeches. With a rich career history, including notable roles as Vice President of GBS Talent and Leadership Transformation at IBM and Vice President of Organiza...
Mar 25, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lan Phan is the Founder and Chief Community Builder of community of SEVEN, an intersectional, purpose-driven executive leadership development program. She is also releasing her guide, Do This Daily , next month. Renowned for her expertise in purpose, mindset, and continuous improvement, she consults for Fortune 500 companies and advises top executives. As a keynote speaker, she captivates global audiences at prestigious venues such as the United Nations and Stanford University. Lan’s been featur...
Mar 18, 2024•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau is the Chief Simplicity Officer at ADAPTAA, a boutique leadership development company focused on improving emotional intelligence and driving high performance in the modern workplace. At ADAPTAA, she leads the groundbreaking leadership program Artemis and serves as an executive coach and facilitator for executives and teams. Over the last 25-plus years, Sylvia has amassed experience as a leadership development expert and senior professional coach in international and financ...
Mar 11, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Amy Shoenthal is the Founder of Visionaries Collective, LLC, where she elevates and amplifies the stories of successful founders. She is a journalist, author, and marketing consultant with nearly two decades of experience in social media marketing. She's interviewed hundreds of leaders from politicians, peloton instructors, and fashion icons to founders just starting their journeys. Amy has worked with some of the world's largest brands, including Procter & Gamble and Google, providing strategic...
Mar 04, 2024•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Katie Lacey is a board member for Designer Protein and a founding member of The Band of Sisters, a consulting firm helping leaders leverage diversity to build inclusive and productive cultures. With expertise in brand strategy and consumer insights, she is a professional with more than 28 years of experience driving the growth of various companies and managing large-scale company turnarounds. As the former President and CEO of Crane Stationery, she led a management buyout, returned the business ...
Nov 27, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Anastasia Tarpeh-Ellis is the Co-founder of Bosa, a community-driven platform designed to help individuals achieve their goals and aspirations by providing a comprehensive and effective goal management system. Before Bosa, she was instrumental in establishing and managing accelerators for GRID110 and Backstage Capital, in addition to her service in local government. Anastasia possesses an unwavering passion for cultivating authentic relationships and empowering others to attain financial indepen...
Nov 20, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Dave McKeown is a speaker, consultant, and author. As a highly esteemed leadership expert, he helps teams navigate the challenges of rapid growth. He has worked with leaders at companies including Apple, Google, FedEx, Salesforce, and the NYSE. Dave is the author of The Self-Evolved Leader , hosts the popular Lead Like You Give a Damn Podcast, and writes a weekly column for Inc . In this episode… Many companies experience a hyper-growth stage while you face the disarray of leading a rapidly grow...
Nov 13, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gabriel Orta is a renowned mixologist and the Co-founder of BarLab, a one-stop-shop consulting agency and internationally recognized hospitality management company developing unique and eclectic food and beverage programs for bars, restaurants, and hotels worldwide. Gabe and his business partner, Elad Zvi, launched their first pop-up bar, Broken Shaker, in Miami in 2012, which scaled to major US cities, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Fueled by its success, they co-founded many oth...
Nov 06, 2023•41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Marcus Bullock is the CEO of Flikshop, an innovative mobile app that allows easier communication between families and incarcerated loved ones. To help build reentry ecosystems through entrepreneurship, coding, and mobile app development, he created the Flikshop School of Business. Marcus’ background extends to sales, contracting, teaching, and sitting on the Board of Directors for the Justice Policy Institute (JPI), a national nonprofit organization dedicated to developing policies and solutions...
Oct 30, 2023•42 min•Transcript available on Metacast Raj Sisodia is the Co-founder and former Chairman of Conscious Capitalism, Inc., an organization set on elevating humanity through ethical business practices. He is a Professor and Chairman of the Conscious Enterprise Center at Tecnológico de Monterrey. Raj has consulted for and taught executive programs at many companies, such as AT&T, Nokia, LG, Kraft Foods, Whole Foods Market, Sprint, Volvo, IBM, Walmart, and McDonalds. A prolific best-selling writer, he has written 16 books, including The He...
Oct 23, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast Angelique Bellmer Krembs is a marketing expert, the CMO in Residence at A.Team, and a founding member of The Band of Sisters. She spent 23 years at PepsiCo, leading turnaround and growth for many beloved brands, including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and SoBe. She was also the CMO at News America Marketing, created a CMO Advisory practice, and was the Managing Director and Global Head of Brand at BlackRock. In this episode… In a previous episode of Next Wave Leadership , Dov Pollack intervie...
Oct 16, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mike Moshier is a Partner at Cresco Partners, Inc., with 22 years of business experience. He honed his expertise in sales, marketing, talent management, and leadership development through senior executive positions at Novartis Consumer Health. Mike began coaching senior executives in 2000 and has since earned his credentials as a professional executive coach. He operates globally, working and traveling around the world, and now calls Switzerland his home. In this episode… We often see our career...
Oct 09, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Eric Wong is the Director of Global Leader Development at Adobe after serving as the Senior Leader Development Director for the company. As the Co-founder of Exember, he grew it into a thriving seven-figure firm before exiting. Eric had an immense passion for psychology, culture, teams, and mindsets, so he focused his roles around people and business strategy, leading him through positions of increasing seniority, entrepreneurship, and impact. Before Adobe, he worked as the Director of BTS and a...
Oct 02, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast With 15 years as a storyteller, Mita Mallick now puts her talents to use as the Head of Inclusion, Equity, and Impact at Carta. The company specializes in capitalization table management and valuation software that serves thousands of founders, investors, and employees. Mita has worked with the likes of Aveeno, Avon, Suave, and Dove to ensure POC representation in products and campaigns. Along with her positions, she continues to contribute as a writer to Adweek and Entrepreneur Media . In this ...
Sep 25, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Scott Simmons is the CEO of Ariel Group, an organization offering leadership training, relationship-building skills, and business consultation. He has experience leading teams of subject matter experts, analysts, and consultants. Scott has worked extensively with Fortune 500 clients, including a 13-year term as a Partner at The Gallup Organization. He believes in experiential learning and specializes in helping executives solve complex problems. In this episode… There seems to be a limitless qua...
Sep 18, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lori Mazan is the Co-founder, President, and Chief Coaching Officer at Sounding Board, a tech-driven and human-centric leadership development firm. She spent two decades coaching CEOs and executives at both Fortune 100 companies and venture-backed companies. Some of those include Chevron Corporation, Sprint/Nextel, UC Berkeley, and Citibank. Lori’s background also includes leadership training and financial operations. In this episode… Executive coaching is a valuable tool for many leaders. Bring...
Sep 11, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast Angelique Bellmer Krembs is a marketing expert, the CMO in Residence at A.Team, and a founding member of The Band of Sisters. She spent 23 years at PepsiCo, leading turnaround and growth for many beloved brands, including Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Mountain Dew, and SoBe. She was also the CMO at News America Marketing, created a CMO Advisory practice, and was the Managing Director and Global Head of Brand at BlackRock. In this episode… In a previous episode of Next Wave Leadership , Dov Pollack intervie...
Sep 04, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Cie Nicholson is a speaker, investor and advisor to several start-up companies, and a founding member of The Band of Sisters. She serves as the Public Board Director for Selective Insurance, as an Advisor for Yext, as the Senior Advisor for PLANT-AG and Tangelo, and she’s on the Board of Advisors for Lavit. Her career also includes 11 years at PepsiCo, serving as the EVP and CMO of Equinox and Softcard. In this episode… Many leaders are conditioned to have a narrow view of success. The image of ...
Jun 26, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Christine Tao is the Co-founder and CEO of Sounding Board, a Silicon Valley startup that uses tech-enabled leadership coaching to transform how organizations develop their leaders. Christine has worked in leadership roles for multiple esteemed companies, including Senior Vice President of Global Developer Relations at Tapjoy and as a member of the Governing Board of Directors for HR West and Next Concept HR Association (NCHRA). Currently, Christine is an angel investor and advises startups. She’...
Jun 19, 2023•37 min•Transcript available on Metacast Julie Fletcher is the Chief Human Resources Officer at TheKey, a home care company for seniors with dedicated support for clients and their families. Julie’s specialties include executive leadership, talent acquisition, organizational effectiveness, and healthcare HR. She has a rich human resources and talent management career, including over 10 years as the Chief Talent Officer for AMN Healthcare. Her first position was at the Disneyland Resort, leading its HR and working on client business str...
Jun 12, 2023•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Lori Tauber Marcus is a corporate board director, executive coach, founding member of The Band of Sisters, and an Executive Coach and Advisor for Crenshaw Associates, which provides world-class talent services for senior executives and leading corporations. After 24 years in multiple roles at PepsiCo, including Senior Vice President, Marketing Activation, she served as SVP of The Children’s Place Retail Stores and Chief Global Brand and Product Officer at Keurig Green Mountain. Lori also has sig...
Jun 05, 2023•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast Erin Hatzikostas is the Founder and CEO of b Authentic inc, where she teaches people and companies how to use authenticity as a strategic advantage. Previously, she was CEO and President of PayFlex, leading a massive financial and cultural turnaround. She worked with Aetna for nearly two decades, honing her leadership and helping others find their own leading voices. In addition to b Authentic inc, Erin is a board member for Orbit and is the co-host of b Cause Work Doesn't Have to Suck, a podcas...
May 29, 2023•38 min•Transcript available on Metacast Ann Latham is a writer, consultant, and the President of Uncommon Clarity, Inc. Known as the Queen of Clarity, her consultancy works with companies and organizations to streamline and accelerate their processes. Some notable clients she’s worked with include Boeing, PBS, and United Way. Ann synthesized many of her ideas into her books, The Power of Clarity , The Clarity Papers , and her new book, The Disconnect Principle. She is a frequent guest speaker and has been featured in publications such...
May 22, 2023•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rebekah Bastian is an entrepreneur, author, tech executive, and mentor. She is the Founder and CEO of OwnTrail, a tech platform that uses experience graphs of people's lives with the tools and community they need to reach their goals. Rebekah spent 15 years at Zillow, with roles including VP of Product and VP of Community & Culture. She wrote Blaze Your Own Trail and frequently speaks on the same topics of finding your own path, both personally and professionally. In this episode… Life is virtua...
May 15, 2023•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Laura Fravel is a keynote speaker, communications coach, and storytelling expert. She spent over 16 years as a story producer at National Geographic, having developed and produced over 100 stories. Across her career, she worked with executives from Adidas, helped train the Warner Bros. Discovery global leadership team, and regularly spoke for Forbes Business Council. Laura works with leaders to hone their stories, learn how to articulate them and make them more impactful, whether speaking to tho...
May 01, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast Rory Sutherland is the Vice Chairman of Ogilvy and co-founded a behavioral science practice within the agency. Ogilvy is a British advertising and consulting agency that has worked with industry titans, including Dove, Samsung, BP, and IBM. Before founding Ogilvy Change, Rory was a copywriter and creative director at Ogilvy for over 20 years, having joined as a graduate trainee in 1988. He is the author of two books: The Wiki Man and the best-selling Alchemy, The Surprising Power of Ideas That D...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Transcript available on Metacast Benji Baer is the Chief Marketing Officer at CBRE, a global leader in commercial real estate services. She is a senior executive with extensive experience in brand strategy, strategic marketing, and business planning. Benji’s previous positions have spanned J.P. Morgan, Legg Mason, and AllianceBernstein. Over her long career, she has become a globally-recognized marketing innovator focused on driving transformation in complex business environments. In this episode… Some people appear to be natur...
Apr 17, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kristin Engvig is the Founder and CEO of WIN (Women’s International Networking), a global leadership initiative for women and men who want to lead authentically by embracing feminine values. She is an entrepreneur, writer, speaker, and worldwide authority on feminine leadership. Kristin is also a Board Member at Global Citizen Forum Network, a Board Member at UNISMO, and an Advisory Board Member at B-Corp Europe. Kristin was awarded the CEO of Life award in March 2021, was named in DiversityGlob...
Apr 03, 2023•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast Sylvia Rohde-Liebenau is the former Managerial Advisor of Leadership Development and Coaching at the European Investment Bank, where she advanced leaders for almost 18 years. Sylvia also served as a Senior Consultant for Ramboll Management and a Program Manager for the European Commission. Over the last 25 years, Sylvia has amassed experience as a leadership development expert and senior professional coaching in international and financial institutions backed by a PhD in international and global...
Mar 27, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast Graham Barkus is the Founder and the Managing Director of The Human Factor, a management consulting firm designed to help people and businesses through major changes. The Human Factor helps clients address transformation, improve relationships, and enhance performance. In addition to his business, Graham is a Non-Executive Director of Peak Pacific Group and a Partner at Transformation Worldwide. Before founding The Human Factor in 2002, he worked with Cathay Pacific Airways as its Head of Organi...
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