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Hiring used to be about handshakesânow itâs about hacking the system. Mary Shea, GM of Hire Quotient and former co-CEO of Mediafly, spills the secrets of modern hiring, from decoding hidden talent pools to avoiding AIâs rĂ©sumĂ© black hole. Whether youâre job hunting, recruiting, or just trying to figure out why no one calls back anymore, this episode is for you.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:AI as a Recruiterâs Right Hand
âOffloading 75% of the recruiting workload, generative AI and automation work overtime, tackling bias and sourcing talent far beyond the usual platforms.â
Beyond LinkedIn
âWhy limit your search to one platform? With integrations across tools like Crunchbase and Apollo, HireQuotient casts a wide net, uncovering passive and active candidates who often fly under the radar.â
Championing Diversity
âWhen male-dominated results dominated a recruiterâs search, HireQuotient adapted with a few new prompts, demonstrating how AI can open doors for underrepresented talent.â
White Glove Experience, AI-Style
âAutomation doesnât mean impersonal. By automating outreach and early-stage screening, recruiters had more time to build personal connections and keep candidates engaged.â
Omnichannel Humanity
âUse every channel, but never forget the power of face-to-face. Itâs not just networking; itâs feeding your humanity.â
The Human Advantage
âAI might read resumes, but humans hire. Keep networking, stay visible, and remember that meaningful relationships can outlast any algorithm.â
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Who needs a solo act when you can have a dynamic duo? In Part Two of this series, Mary Shea, General Manager of Hire Quotient and former co-CEO of Mediafly, takes us inside the world of co-CEOshipâa growing leadership trend thatâs part genius, part juggling act.
Mary unpacks what makes it work: trust, complementary skills, and a shared vision. But sheâs also refreshingly candid about the pitfallsâslower decision-making, the need for a strong board, and why even the best co-leaders need a âbusiness couples counselor.â If youâre rethinking leadership structures, this oneâs for you.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:AIâs Impact on Sales Teams
âAI is paving the way for smaller, more agile sales teams, moving away from the traditional 80/20 rule toward a future where 80% of the team delivers 100% of the revenue.â
The Rise of the Consultant Seller
âAI acts as a coach on the salespersonâs shoulder, helping them become more advisory-oriented, and enabling deeper impact in customer interactions.â
Why Two CEOs?
âIn todayâs complex world, no single leader can address everything, from geopolitical challenges to the rapid pace of AI innovation. The co-CEO model allows for a divide-and-conquer approach.â
Challenges of Co-Leadership
âDecision-making can be slower, and sometimes we wish we could just do things our way. But alignment is key, and when it works, itâs incredibly impactful.â
Whoâs the Umpire?
âOur âumpireâ is our investor and board. If we truly canât resolve a disagreement, we rely on their input as the ultimate decision-maker.â
The Professional Marriage
âCo-CEOship is like a professional marriageâit requires resilience, commitment, and sometimes even a âmarriage counselorâ in the form of an executive coach to navigate tough patches.â
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Mary Sheaâs career is proof that you donât have to stick to one soundtrack.
From a classical musician to a leading voice in sales leadership, sheâs taken some bold risksâand in this first episode of a three-part series, sheâs sharing the lessons she learned along the way.
As General Manager of Hire Quotient and former co-CEO of Mediafly, Mary is on a mission to amplify underrepresented voices and reshape sales leadership. With insights from her time at Forrester, she also dives into the digital transformation of sales and how creativity plays a bigger role in business than you might think.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:From Music to Business
âI started as a classical musician, playing with the Mexico City Philharmonic and Guadalajara Symphony. But when the career palette felt too small, I took a leap into business, changing my life forever.â
Sales: The Great Equalizer
âSales is one of the few fields where hard work and skill can lead to financial independence, regardless of where you start. That independence allows you to make meaningful changes in your life and othersâ.â
Playing Catch-Up with Purpose
âComing into the business world with a PhD put me 10 years behind my peers, but it also ignited a fire. I moved quickly, knowing every opportunity was critical to closing that gap.â
Creating the Playbook
âIâm not just about managing to a playbookâI love creating it. The intellectual stimulation of building strategies with teams and seeing them succeed is what drives me.â
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Irina Filippova has a knack for reinventionâfirst as a diplomat, then as an energy leader, and always as someone who dives headfirst into big challenges.
Born in Moscow to a nuclear scientist, she took a detour from atoms to alliances before landing at BP, where sheâs now electrifying fleets and turning gas stations into sustainability hubs.
Change is her comfort zone, and with her signature mix of diplomacy, curiosity, and humor, sheâs proving that career pivots can be both bold and brilliant.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
Moscow Roots and Global AspirationsâI grew up surrounded by scienceâmy father was a nuclear scientistâbut my passion was languages and cultures. Choosing diplomacy as a career was a bold step, especially for a woman in Moscow, but it opened doors to a world of possibilities.â
A Curiosity-Led Career Path
âMy journey has been anything but linear. At 35, I realized I wasnât drawn to the idea of a traditional career path. Instead, I wanted to explore different facets of energy, leading me from corporate giants to startupsâand each step fueled my curiosity further.â
Turning the Lens Inward
âI initially focused on the need for external leaders to change, but studying psychology at the Carl Jung Institute revealed a profound truth: the change had to start within me. Only by addressing my own internal growth could I effectively guide others.â
Solving the Fleet Transition Equation
âFleet owners face a daunting challenge: embracing electrification without losing focus on their core business. Our mission is to handle everything from sourcing energy to ensuring reliability, allowing them to electrify without added burdens.â
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What do you do when your career isnât working? If youâre Gagan Sandhu, you rewrite the script.
From mechanical engineering in India to tech leadership at Square and Atlassian, heâs mastered career pivots, financial independence, and thriving in an ever-changing world. Now, as CEO and Co-Founder of Xillion, heâs helping others do the same. He unpacks the myths of financial freedom, tackles ageism in the workplace, and explains why modern careers require constant reinvention.This is part two of a two-part series, offering a roadmap for navigating change, mastering skills, and living intentionally, no matter your stage in life.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:The Trap of Asset Rich, Cash Poor
âFinancial independence isnât about piling up assets like real estate without liquidity. Itâs about understanding cash flow, compounding returns, and making smart investments tailored to your goals.â
Two Sides of the Same Coin
âFinancial independence isnât just about planning for tomorrowâitâs about defining today. The idea is to align your present choices with the freedom to pursue passions and live meaningfully.â
The Role of Finfluencers
âThey offer quick tips and digestible content, often catering to a younger audience. But their motives can sometimes be tied to promotionsâwhether itâs a bank account or an investment product. Their advice might not always be impartial.â
A Balanced Perspective
âAt Xillion, we take a different path. While we do share nuggets of wisdom on platforms like LinkedIn and TikTok, we focus on being our own voice of authority rather than relying on external influencers. This way, authenticity remains at the core of our brand.â
The 10-Year Career Mindset
âCareers arenât linear 30-year paths anymore. Every decade or so, you need to rediscover yourself. Iâve done it multiple timesâstarting as a mechanical engineer, pivoting to programming, then management, and finally launching my own company. Reinvention is the new normal.â
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What do you do when your career isnât working? If youâre Gagan Sandhu, you rewrite the script.
From mechanical engineering in India to tech leadership at Square and Atlassian, heâs mastered career pivots, financial independence, and thriving in an ever-changing world. Now, as CEO and Co-Founder of Xillion, heâs helping others do the same. In Part One, we dive into reinvention, risk-taking, and why staying still is the real danger.Key Highlights of Our Interview:
From Machines to Tech: Chasing the Future
âThe pace of innovation in mechanical engineering had slowed, but I was hungry for more. Transitioning into tech wasnât straightforwardâit took continents, years, and relentless effort, but it was fueled by a clear driver: knowledge.â
The Xillion Leap
âWhen my learning plateaued in corporate roles, starting Zillion became my next knowledge adventure. Building something from scratch offered an accelerated learning curve and the chance to apply everything Iâd gathered.â
Business School: Filling the Gaps
âFor me, business school wasnât about a career leap; it was about plugging knowledge gaps. Understanding accounting, marketing, and finance became crucial to having meaningful conversations at work, even as a tech leader.â
Redefining Financial Independence
âItâs not about flashy buzzwords or retiring earlyâitâs about having the freedom to choose your path. For me, it meant leaving the corporate grind to build something meaningful, armed with a clear, numbers-driven plan.â
Crunching the Numbers
âMy financial independence formula wasnât guesswork. I calculated five years of living expenses, education costs, and retirement needs. Itâs basic math, but staying on top of expenses and cash flow gave me the clarity to leap.â
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Welcome back for Part Two with Erika Ayers Badan, CEO of Food52 and former CEO of Barstool Sports. In our last episode, we cracked open her debut book, No One Cares About Your Career, and explored why thatâs actually good news.
Now, we shift gears. Erika gets personalâsharing the experiences that shaped her leadership style, her no-nonsense approach to handling toxic workplaces, and the real-world career advice she gives her own kids (because letâs be honest, the world theyâre stepping into looks nothing like ours did).
Key Highlights of Our Interview:
Blame It on the Parents? How Childhood Shaped a Love for Teaching and a Struggle with AuthorityâI really love to teach. I think my parents, who were in education, gave me that. I also have a fairly strange relationship with authority. I think that also comes from my childhood.â
Do Titles Really Matter? Confessions of a CEO Who Once Cared A Lot
âI donât really care about titles. Itâs a little bit hypocritical because the CEO is a great title. I did care a lot about titles in the hustle years where I was really trying to advance. You should always endeavour to take on more than you had six months ago. Are you doing the same exact thing you did six months ago, without learning, or growing, or tripping on yourself, or taking on something you didnât know exactly how to do?â
Why Failure Is a Good Thing: Tripping Over Yourself Is Part of the Plan
Whatâs Your Leadership Style? Finding the Balance Between Boss and Buddy
Toxic Workplace or Just a Bad Day? Getting Real About Fixing Office Culture
âI think that people throw the term toxic workplace around a lot. Iâm not sure what it means anymore. I would try to spend as much time as I can to get specifics â whatâs going on?â
Career Advice for My Teenage Kids: Balancing Business and Life Lessons
Whatâs Next After âNo One Caresâ? Teasing the Next Passion Project
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If Erika Ayers Badanâs book title, No One Cares About Your Career, made you do a double takeâsame here.
CEO of Food52 and former Barstool Sports exec, Erika has built an impressive career, but sheâs not here to talk about her LinkedIn page. In Part One, we dig into her book, the lessons behind it, and five game-changing tips for workplace success. Then in Part Two, we step behind the curtain to explore leadership, workplace culture, and what career wisdom sheâs passing on to the next generation.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:Revisiting the Roots: A Walk Down Memory Lane to Discover the Pastâs Impact on the Present
The Brutal Truth Behind âNo One Cares About Your CareerââHow Did Erika Land on That Mic-Drop of a Title?
"Nobody's coming to help you. It's up to you to save yourself, grow yourself, push yourself, teach yourself."
What Sparked the Inspiration Behind Writing the Book?
What Makes This Book a Game Changer in a Sea of Career Guides?
Who Is This Book Really For? Unpacking the Audience Behind the Pages
"Just because you went to Princeton doesn't mean you have to go work in finance. A lot of times people get caught up in what everyone else thinks they should do. That's the lore. What everyone else thinks they should be and the reality is that nobody's really thinking about you that much. You should do what makes you happy and tell everyone else to jump off a cliff."
30 Years, 5 Simple Lessons: How to Succeed at Work Without the Overwhelm
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Holly Bond, President of Facet Recruitment, is living proof that hiring is still a human gameâno matter how fancy the tech gets.
From her days as a franchise owner to leading in the AI hiring era, she shares the real secrets to landing (or making) the perfect hire: build real relationships, take bold risks, and never let an algorithm do all the thinking. Tune in to hear how Holly blends experience, intuition, and a dash of humor to keep recruiting refreshingly human.Key Highlights of Our Interview:
From Focus Groups to Foundations
âWhen we launched Facets, we started with brutal honesty: focus groups full of blunt feedback about recruiters. We listened, and we built a company rooted in empathy and care.â
Breaking the Commission Chain
âRecruiting isnât about commissions; itâs about people. I refused to return to a model where clients matter more than candidates. Instead, I built a team paid for their passion, not percentages.â
Catching What AI Misses
âIf AI had done my recruitment, I wouldâve slipped through the cracks. Boolean searches donât see potential outside the box. Humans do. Thatâs why we look beyond traditional roles, exploring adjacent sectors for talent.â
Spotting the Unsung Stars
âA recruiterâs superpower? Seeing someoneâs potential before they do. When I reached out to a candidate in her 60s, she couldnât believe I meant her. But age? Itâs just a numberâwisdom wins every time.â
Putting Yourself Out There
âTake risks, be bold, and let people know what youâre looking for. Whether itâs an informational interview or a thoughtful message, putting yourself out there often leads to unexpected opportunitiesâsometimes even before the job officially exists.â
The True Value of a Strong Network
âA broad network isnât just about advancing your career; itâs about helping others too. Being able to connect someone to the right opportunity or advice is the most rewarding part of building genuine, lasting relationships.â
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Holly Bond has lived every entrepreneurâs dreamâand nightmare.
One minute, sheâs celebrating a national TV feature for her childrenâs fitness franchise, and the next, sheâs grappling with the harsh realities of running a business. Now, as President of Facet Recruitment, sheâs using her hard-earned lessons to help others make bold career moves. Tune in as Holly gets real about taking risks, bouncing back, and why fear should never be the boss of you.Key Highlights of Our Interview:
The Highs and the Crash
âWe sold 11 franchises, won awards, and partnered with an animation company to integrate exercise into kidsâ shows. Then the 2009 recession hit, and it all came crashing down. But every tough moment was a lesson in resilience.â
From Local to Global Buzz
âAfter a single news segment, I came home to over 100 emails from people wanting franchisesâfrom Canada to Dubai. It was surreal, exciting, and chaotic. I had to build the plane while flying it.â
Racing Against Time
âIâve always felt like Iâm running to catch up, maybe because I took 17 years to finish my degree or because my mom passed away at the age I am now. That sense of urgencyâitâs hardwired into me.â
The Fear of Regret
âI donât want to be 85 and look back saying, âI wish Iâd done that.â Thereâs so much to explore, so many industries to dive into. I just canât imagine stopping.â
Reflection in Progress
âMy son recently asked me, âWhy canât you just enjoy life?â Itâs a question Iâm sitting with. Maybe itâs time to slow down, but for now, the drive to conquer still burns bright.â
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When two Vinces collide, expect more than just name confusion.
Vince Chan welcomes Vince Jeong, CEO of Sparkwise, to share his journeyâfrom moving to a new country at 12 to revolutionizing corporate learning.Vince J is on a mission to fix stale training programs and inject real human connection into the edtech space. What does that look like? Tune in for sharp insights, fresh ideas, and a game plan for the future of adult learning.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:Immigrant Experience 101: Learning English and Rediscovering Myself at Age 12
Learning by Doing: The Best Way to Discover What You Really Want. Why Theorizing Only Gets You So Far.
âIâve often found that you can only really discover and learn your true preferences by gaining first-hand experience. Theorizing only gets you so far.â
Bringing McKinseyâs Gold Standard to Everyone: The Spark Behind Creating an EdTech for Live Group Learning
âAt McKinsey, people fought to get onto training programs. It was interactive, engaging, and team-based. I thought thatâs what corporate training looked like everywhereâuntil I saw the difference in other organizations.â
From TV Host to Startup Boss: The Founder-Market Fit of Live Group Learning
âThroughout my life, Iâve just been involved in a lot of things that involve live groups. I used to be on TV in Korea, hosting live shows and facilitating conversations.â
Differentiation Value to Create: Scaling the Unscalable
"What we're doing is we're taking that experience that today can only be accessed by really privileged settings and making it much more accessible to many more people through technology."
Rebuilding Stronger Community: Foster Real Connections Beyond Social Mediaâs Shallow Bonds
âWe create an environment where people solve problems together that are realistic but fictitious, which helps them engage deeply without having to be vulnerable from the get-go.â
Partners in Crime: Those Who Crave Rich Interactions or Scale Quality Learning at a Bargain
Turning Idle Content into Action: Beating AI with Human-to-Human Engagement for Deeper Learning
âThereâs a lot of idle content out there today, and simply reading is rarely the best way for people to actually understand those concepts.â
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Wayland Lum didnât climb the corporate ladderâhe painted his own.
From art supplies to executive boardrooms, the CEO of Copperbox Leadership Advisory has mastered the art (literally) of leadership. With a career spanning Nvidia, Korn Ferry, and Chicago Booth, heâs here to prove that great leadership is less about knowing everything and more about trusting yourself. In this episode, he unpacks the power of authenticity, why courage beats perfection, and how betting on yourself can change your careerâand your life.Key Highlights of Our Interview:
Breaking Free from Prestige
âLeaving prestigious organizations for my own leadership practice wasnât easy. Many stick to the comfort of a stable paycheck and a corporate nameâbut I felt called to something more.â
Why Modern Leadership Matters
âIn a world of constant flux, leadership grounded in systemic and timeless principles offers the resilience and clarity needed to navigate both societal and business challenges.â
The Private Equity Sprint
âPrivate equity moves fast. Our work helps leaders in portfolio companies close leadership gaps quickly, aligning their capabilities with quarter-by-quarter business demands.â
Inspiration Starts Within
âTo inspire others, you must first be inspired. Your energy, your spark, comes from operating with purposeâand trust me, people can tell if itâs there or not.â
The Wisdom of Acceptance
âModern leadership is about accepting the full spectrum of emotionsâjoy, fear, grief, and loveâand leading with a wisdom that reflects this understanding of human nature.â
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Confidence: is it real, or just another corporate buzzword like âsynergyâ and âpivotâ? Itâs about knowing your worth and standing by it.
Lucy Gernon from Ireland is here to clear the fog. In this episode, she ditches the clichĂ©s and breaks down confidence as something deeper than borrowed quotes or fake-it-til-you-make-it bravado. Instead, she unpacks how true confidence is about trusting your own voice, owning your ideas, and realizing that you donât need a guruâjust a little belief in yourself.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:The Fire Within
âI knew I was capable of more, but my inner critic kept me playing small. It wasnât until a personal tragedy shook me to my core that I decided to stop living for others and start chasing my dreams.â
Building While Working
âI started small, coaching evenings and weekends to test the waters. It wasnât glamorous, but it proved there was a demand. For over a year, I balanced corporate life with side hustle life, saving money, gaining testimonials, and upskilling wherever I could.â
Lessons from the Mirror
âBefore starting my business, I leaned on big names and borrowed quotes. But a coachâs nudge reminded me: I had my own frameworks, built on life experience. That realization turned the mirror back on meâand boosted my belief in what I bring to the table.â
Confidence as a Gift
âConfidence isnât about perfection or credentials. Itâs about understanding what youâve built, what youâve learned, and using that to enrich othersâ journeys. Thatâs the real win.â
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What happens when a political insider, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and a bestselling author walk into a podcast? You get Deborah Perry Piscione. Sheâs gone from shaping policy in Washington, D.C., to writing Employment is Dead, and sheâs here to unpack why work as we know it is crumbling.
Traditional employment is on life support, and Deborah Perry Piscione is here to explain why. In Part 2 of this two-part series, she breaks down the radical shift in how we work, hire, and learnâplus what it means for companies that refuse to adapt.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:The Future of Learning â âMy son skipped college, built a six-figure business at 15, and spent a year in Antarctica learning survival skills. That kind of real-world experience? You canât teach that in a classroom.â Why degrees are losing their grip, and how alternative education paths are creating a new kind of talent pipeline.
Employment is Dead? â âNo, Iâm not saying people should sit in their parentsâ basement playing video games. Iâm saying we donât have to tolerate outdated, soul-crushing jobs anymore.â Deborah sets the record straight on the bookâs provocative title.
What Companies Must Do Now â âOne person can now do the job of three or four. So what happens to the others? If companies donât plan for that, theyâll lose their best people before they even see it coming.â Why leaders need to rethink how they train, retain, and engage talent before AI and Web3 force their hand.
Work3 and the New Rules of Employment â âWe built the Work3 Institute to help companies move forward before they get left behind. The question isnât âWill work change?â Itâs âAre you ready for it?ââ How Deborah and Josh Drean are guiding businesses through the transformation.
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What happens when a political insider, a Silicon Valley entrepreneur, and a bestselling author walk into a podcast? You get Deborah Perry Piscione. Sheâs gone from shaping policy in Washington, D.C., to writing Employment is Dead, and sheâs here to unpack why work as we know it is crumbling.
In Part 1 of this two-part series, Deborah takes us on a wild career rideâworking in the White House, pivoting to Silicon Valley, and learning that fear and division drive politics, but collaboration fuels innovation. She shares how a single conversation at a Starbucks led to her first venture funding (yes, really), why failing fast is a non-negotiable skill, and how risk-taking has shaped her entrepreneurial journey.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:From Capitol Hill to Silicon Valley â âIn D.C., I learned how to divide people. In Silicon Valley, I learned how to bring them together.â Deborah reflects on her 18 years in Washington and how moving west flipped her worldview on work, collaboration, and success.
The Starbucks Moment â âI was in line at Starbucks when a stranger asked, âHow can I help you?â Three weeks later, I was sitting with a top venture capitalist who said, âI like you. Figure out something to do. Iâll fund you.ââ Deborahâs introduction to Silicon Valleyâs pay-it-forward culture changed everything.
Entrepreneurial Instincts â âMost of my companies werenât grand plansâI just saw a problem and built a solution.âFrom launching a networking platform for women in venture capital to creating a sweat-proof undershirt on a speaking tour, Deborah proves that the best businesses start with simple observations.
Work is ChangingâAre You? â âWeâre moving into a bifurcated workforceâtraditional employment will still exist, but the smartest workers are creating their own playbook.â Why the old career paths are fading, and how the next generation is redefining success.
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Greg Morley has spent years navigating the high-stakes world of corporate culture at MoĂ«t Hennessy, Disney, and Hasbro. Now, heâs here to call out the biggest myth in business: that belonging is just a âsoftâ concept.
DEI isnât one-size-fits-all, and Greg Morley is here to prove it. In Part 2, he breaks down how companies get inclusion wrong by ignoring cultural differencesâwhy the Westâs love for metrics doesnât always vibe with the Eastâs emphasis on harmony, and what businesses can do to bridge the gap. Expect real talk, sharp insights, and of course, a few gems from Bond.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:The Crisis of Workplace Loneliness
âWorkplace loneliness isnât just a personal issueâitâs a challenge organizations must tackle to foster belonging and inclusion.â
The Employee-Employer Power Flip
âThe workplace dynamic has shiftedâitâs now a buyerâs market for employees who demand recognition, safety, and belonging.â
Redefining Diversity
âDiversity isnât just what you seeâitâs also life experiences, generational perspectives, languages, and abilities, visible or hidden. Most of our diversity at work is invisible. Who someone marries, whether they have kids, or cognitive differences often go unnoticedâbut they matter.â
Start With Yourself
âChange begins within. Reflecting on personal experiences of inclusion or exclusion can help leaders empathize and create a more welcoming environment for others.â
East Meets West
âIn the East, inclusion feels more organic, driven by community and connection. In the West, itâs often about achieving measurable outcomes and hitting diversity targets.â
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Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
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Top 10 US Business.
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Greg Morley has helped shape workplace culture at some of the worldâs biggest brands, and now heâs here to tell us whatâs brokenâand how to fix it. In Part 1, he unpacks why belonging isnât just about good vibes, why Bond is the workplace revolution your company needs, and how ditching outdated DEI efforts can actually drive results. If you think engagement is just another HR buzzword, Gregâs about to change your mind.
Key Highlights of Our Interview:The Inspiration Behind the Book
âThe idea for my first book, Bond, came from a friendâs suggestion that I had an obligation to share my experiences. That idea sparked a journey to explore what it takes for any organization to create a true sense of belonging.â
Cutting Through the Noise
âIn a world polarized by amplified voices on the extremesâwhether labeled woke or anti-wokeâmy focus is on the middle ground. Most people want to feel safe, heard, and valued at work, free from political distractions.â
A Sandwich Approach to DEI
âBalancing a top-down strategy with grassroots alignment ensures each Maison retains its uniqueness while embracing broader organizational values to drive meaningful DEI outcomes.â
Facing the First Challenge: Self-Awareness
âThe journey began with unconscious bias training for all employees, helping them recognize unintentional biases shaped by upbringing or experience. This laid the groundwork for open, honest conversations about diversity and inclusion.â
Leadership Advocacy is Key
âThereâs nothing more powerful than a CEO advocating for DEI consistently. A strong top-down message, combined with grassroots energy, creates the momentum needed for real change.â
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Growth Progressives, Visionary Underdogs,
Transformation Gurus & Bold Hearts.6 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
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Top 10 US Business.
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Part Three.
Change isnât just a phase for Colin Savageâitâs his entire identity. In this three-part series, we explore how he went from chasing change to mastering it. With experience spanning seven countries, seven secondments, and projects in over 70 nations, Colin knows what it takes to adapt, reinvent, and thrive.
Forget cramming knowledge foreverâColin says lifelong learning is outdated. Instead, heâs all about skill stacking, a smarter way to stay ahead. And if that wasnât enough, weâre taking on AI, human intelligence, and why you absolutely need a personal AI strategy. Because letâs face itâif AI is evolving, you should be too.
Get readyâthis episode moves fast, just like Colinâs career!
Key Highlights of Our Interview:Skill Stacking: Building the Professional Toolkit
âSkill stacking, by contrast, is about curating abilities that complement one another professionally. Itâs not about learning everything, but about combining practical skillsâlike emotional intelligence and technical expertiseâto tackle complex challenges with a well-rounded approach.â
AI as a Symphony, Not a Solo
âThe real power of AI lies in its harmony with other tools and disciplines. No single tool can address every need, but by leveraging the strengths of multiple technologies in concert, professionals can tackle challenges faster, smarter, and more effectively.â
Cheating AI? The Consequences Are Real
âFrom students to professionals, relying on AI without human effort leads to steep penalties. A student might fail, a professional might face fraud charges. The higher the stakes, the more critical it is to leverageânot outsourceâhuman intelligence.â
From Problem-Solving to Value Creation
âAI isnât just a tool for fixing problemsâitâs a way to grow and extend whatâs already working. By pairing the strengths of people and machines, businesses can unlock untapped potential and deliver results that werenât possible before.__________________________
Connect with us:Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Colin Savage--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.Open a World of Deep Human Intelligence for
Growth Progressives, Visionary Underdogs,
Transformation Gurus & Bold Hearts.6 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.>>>100,000+ subscribers are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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Part Two.
Change isnât just a phase for Colin Savageâitâs his entire identity. In this three-part series, we explore how he went from chasing change to mastering it. With experience spanning seven countries, seven secondments, and projects in over 70 nations, Colin knows what it takes to adapt, reinvent, and thrive.
Forget cramming knowledge foreverâColin says lifelong learning is outdated. Instead, heâs all about skill stacking, a smarter way to stay ahead. And if that wasnât enough, weâre taking on AI, human intelligence, and why you absolutely need a personal AI strategy. Because letâs face itâif AI is evolving, you should be too.
Get readyâthis episode moves fast, just like Colinâs career!
Key Highlight of Our Interview:The Kung Fu Panda Approach to Change
âWise, measured, and reflectiveâthe best change leaders channel their inner âKung Fu Panda turtle.â Fewer words, deeper thought, and a collective approach to charting the path forward. Because real insight comes when you listen more than you speak.â
Why Collective Decisions Matter
âMaking life-altering changes isnât a solo act. Consulting with those affectedâbe it family, colleagues, or friendsâadds invaluable perspectives. Ignoring this step risks blind spots and unanticipated challenges that could have been addressed earlier.â
Lifelong Learning: The Good, the Bad, and the Outdated
âWhile lifelong learning emphasizes constant self-improvement, it often lacks focus. Simply chasing degrees, certifications, or skills without purpose can lead to a disjointed portfolio of knowledge. The real magic happens when learning is intentional and builds toward expertise.â
Skill Stacking as a Career Superpower
âFocused learning that combines seemingly unrelated skills can redefine your career trajectory. Itâs not just about learning for the sake of itâitâs about intentionally connecting knowledge areas to create a broader, more adaptable toolkit for the future.â
_________________________Connect with us:
Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Colin Savage--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.Open a World of Deep Human Intelligence for
Growth Progressives, Visionary Underdogs,
Transformation Gurus & Bold Hearts.6 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.>>>100,000+ subscribers are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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Part One.
Change isnât just a phase for Colin Savageâitâs his entire identity. In this three-part series, we explore how he went from chasing change to mastering it. With experience spanning seven countries, seven secondments, and projects in over 70 nations, Colin knows what it takes to adapt, reinvent, and thrive.
In this episode, Colin challenges the idea of lifelong learning (spoiler: he thinks itâs outdated) and makes the case for skill stacking instead. And before we wrap, weâll dive into AI, human intelligence, and why everyone needs a personal AI strategy.
Get readyâthis episode moves fast, just like Colinâs career!
Key Highlights of Our Interview:Chasing Novelty vs. Finding Purpose
âItâs easy to leap into new opportunities just because they look exciting. But whatâs the endgame? Without a deeper reason or plan, chasing novelty can leave you with unfinished experiences and a string of âalmost-thereâ moments. Purpose turns adventures into meaningful chapters.â
Addicted to Change: Thrill or Trap?
âAddiction to novelty isnât inherently badâit pushes boundaries and opens up opportunities. But unbridled chasing without reflection or completion risks shallow experiences. The key? Balancing the thrill of change with the discipline to extract value from every leap.â
Change as a Tool, Not a Fix
âChange for the sake of novelty often leads to dissatisfaction. Instead, approach change as a tool for growth, not a quick fix. Thoughtfully evaluate your motives, assess your readiness, and embrace change as a means to align with your purposeânot as an escape from discomfort.â
Japan: A Surprising Example of Measured Change
âEven in traditionally conservative cultures, like Japanâs life insurance industry, meaningful change can thrive. Success here came not from disruption but from careful planning, patience, and conversations that built consensus. Change, when handled thoughtfully, can flourish even in the most traditional environments.â
_________________________Connect with us:
Host: Vince Chan | Guest: Colin Savage--Chief Change Officer--
Change Ambitiously. Outgrow Yourself.Open a World of Deep Human Intelligence for
Growth Progressives, Visionary Underdogs,
Transformation Gurus & Bold Hearts.6 Million+ All-Time Downloads.
Reaching 80+ Countries Daily.
Global Top 3% Podcast.
Top 10 US Business.
Top 1 US Careers.>>>100,000+ subscribers are outgrowing. Act Today.<<<
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