Podcast Episodes

Esther Lee | McCann Worldgroup

Metrics to measure for ROI on L&D programs — Esther Lee // McCann Worldgroup

Esther Lee, VP of Global L&D at McCann Worldgroup, delves into measuring the return on investment of learning and development and diversity and inclusion initiatives. As organizations invest in upskilling their workforce, they often ask, 'How do we measure the impact and ROI of learning and development programs?' Companies want to ensure that their investments…

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Brad Smith | meQuilibrium

Harnessing data to improve employee well-being — Brad Smith // meQuilibrium

Brad Smith, Chief Science Officer at meQuilibrium, delves into data-driven strategies for enhancing employee well-being and performance. In today's fast-paced and ever-changing work environment, maintaining employee well-being has become a top priority for organizations. To meet this challenge head-on, companies are increasingly turning to data-driven solutions, like meQuilibrium, to create a healthier, more productive workforce.…

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Mark Esposito | Nexus FrontierTech

Demystification of AI: Will Singularity happen? — Mark Esposito // Nexus FrontierTech

Mark Esposito, Co-Founder and Chief Learning Officer at Nexus, explores artificial intelligence and its implications for the future. Automation isn't new; it has been improving efficiency, reducing costs, and simplifying tasks for decades. However, what truly concerns us is the potential automation of decision-making, and whether we are on the cusp of a technological singularity.…

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Cameron Turner | Kin + Carta

Why ChatGPT can’t solve business problems — Cameron Turner // Kin + Carta

Cameron Turner, VP of Data Science at Kin + Carta, explores AI’s limitations and challenges in business applications. Incorporating tools like ChatGPT into business operations can enhance efficiency, streamline tasks, and provide quick access to information. However, in order to unlock the full value of AI models, businesses must build the right culture around data…

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Maria Laws | Ahura AI, Inc.

Life working in Learning and Development — Maria Laws // Ahura AI, Inc.

Maria Laws, Director of Learning Experience Design at Ahura AI Inc., explores the future of learning and development in the AI era. With generative AI's continuous evolution, there is an increasing need for individuals to expand their skill sets proactively. Ahura AI has positioned itself as a lifelong learning partner, offering personalized guidance, insights, and…

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Oji Udezue and David Okuniev | Typeform

Building data informed products — Oji Udezue and David Okuniev // Typeform

Oji Udezue, Chief Product Officer, and David Okuniev, Co-Founder and Head of R&D at Typeform, explore data-driven product development. Building successful products is a delicate balance between inspiration and data-driven decisions. You need inspiration to come up with the initial idea, but you must also remain customer-focused and data-driven to refine and validate that idea.…

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Sarah Kiefer | Pitch

Death by Powerpoint — How to avoid the pitching toll — Sarah Kiefer // Pitch

Sarah Kiefer, Chief Marketing Officer at Pitch, explores avoiding the 'Death by PowerPoint' trap’ and tips for effective pitching. Most of us have experienced dull work presentations where someone merely reads from the slides. However, for effective business or funding pitches, this approach falls short, emphasizing the importance of templates for presentation success. Today, Sarah…

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Adam Hickman | Partners Federal Credit Union

Learning and Development tips from Disney — Adam Hickman // Partners Federal Credit Union

Adam Hickman, Vice President of Organizational Development at Partners Federal Credit Union, explores effective strategies for personal and professional growth insights from Disney and data-driven HR. Disney is a company renowned for its exceptional employee training and organizational culture. In the same vein, Partners Federal Credit Union, while taking inspiration from Disney's practices, also understands…

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John Velcamp | Capgemini

How to construct a Data Identity moat — John Velcamp // Capgemini

John Velcamp, Identity and Data Strategy Lead at Capgemini, delves into creating a competitive advantage with strategic data identity. With mounting restrictions on data accessibility and privacy regulations, the cost of finding new customers is increasing. To effectively navigate this evolving landscape, companies must prioritize building and maintaining their first-party data, while also exploring quality…

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