Best Grant McDonnell Podcasts (2024)

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Product Management and Entrepreneurship with Amicia Elliott, PhD 36:41

13d ago36:41

36:41

Dr. Amicia Elliott always knew she wanted to be an entrepreneur. But on the path, she collected tools for her entrepreneur toolkit to get her to where she is today: PhD training, tech transfer, government research, postdoc fellowship. Now she is the Product Director with Form Bio. Hear about all the steps in her path on the last episode of Season 7…

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003 - Important Private Hire News Updates 2024 1st 1/4 19:57

2M ago19:57

19:57

In this episode, we delve into some news updates from the 1st quarter of 2024 that are related to Private Hire drivers and also delivery partners. We cover topics such as HMRC earning declarations, Uber holiday pay updates, Gatwick South Terminal pick up location changes and much more. Website - http://www.beyondthesurge.com Youtube - https://youtu…

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Scientific Communication with Justine Sinnaeve, PhD 35:50

2M ago35:50

35:50

Dr. Justine Sinnaeve, PhD, is an Associate Scientific Director at Ashfield MedComms and tells us about her experience graduating during COVID and how she utilized that time to work freelance before launching into her SciComm/Medical Writing role.By Vanderbilt University

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Senior Grants Officer, Consultant with Lindsay Redman Rivera, PhD 23:45

2M ago23:45

23:45

After a successful internship with Health Research in Action, Lindsay Redman Rivera used her experience to pivot to a full-time position. She discusses what she learned during her PhD training as well as shares her approach to the two-body-opportunity.By Vanderbilt University

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Regional Medical Scientific Director with Todd Townsend, PhD 25:23

2M ago25:23

25:23

After a fellowship with the FDA in regulatory, Dr. Todd Townsend, PhD, shares his path to his current role as the Regional Medical Scientific Director, Cardiovascular & Metabolism at Merck.By Vanderbilt University

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Product Development with Jacob Brown, PhD 26:37

3M ago26:37

26:37

A love of food, creative scientist Jake Brown, PhD, found a way to combine his educational background with his long-term interests, now serving as a Product Development Scientist with Mars Petcare.By Vanderbilt University

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002 - Tesla Model Y & Rent To Buy 28:29

4M ago28:29

28:29

In this episode, we delve into an in-depth discussion about my experience with the Tesla Model Y. I share my journey starting from the collection of my brand new car, to the expenses involved, including the weekly payments. We discuss the specifications of the Model Y, highlighting its pros. However, we also tackle some of its cons. I share my expe…

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001 - What Happened To Gig Guy Grant? 8:35

4M ago8:35

8:35

In this enlightening episode, Grant McDonnell, formerly known as Gig Guy Grant, discusses his evolution from his YouTube days to his current role as the host of the groundbreaking podcast, "Beyond the Surge". Grant delves into his decision to bid farewell to his YouTube channel, Gig Guy Grant, and make a comeback under his full name. He talks about…

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Management Consulting with Courtney Copeland, PhD 25:51

4M ago25:51

25:51

Is management consulting right for you? Dr. Courtney Copeland, PhD, tells her story about the pivot from biomedical science PhD to a management consultant!By Vanderbilt University

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Business Development in Industry with Jeff Bylund, PhD 39:35

4M ago39:35

39:35

Dr. Jeff Bylund, PhD, knew he enjoyed talking about science but he didn't want to continue at the bench. Join us for a laugh and a good career exploration discussion about Dr. Bylund's career ventures after his time training at Vanderbilt.By Vanderbilt University

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BioTherapeutics Scientist with Léolène Jean Carrington, PhD 25:28

4M ago25:28

25:28

Going the "industry" route doesn't always mean Big Pharma! Learn from alumna Léolène Carrington, PhD, what it is like to work for a smaller company and how your love of science and learning can dictate your career.By Vanderbilt University

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Industry Scientist with Bojana Jovanovic, PhD 38:07

5M ago38:07

38:07

Dr. Bojana Jovanovic is quite familiar with the Beyond the Lab series. She stepped in for the intro and logo at the launch of this series! Now, she is the Senior Scientific Lead, Clinical Biomarker Development at Eli Lilly|Loxo Oncology. We catch up about her path and current role, as well as how important the Molecular Medicine program was to her …

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Chris Wallace - Frontline Employees: Your Key to Customer Insight 36:08

5M ago36:08

36:08

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Chris Wallace. Chris is the co-founder and president of InnerView Group - a brand consultancy that helps organizations improve alignment between their frontline teams and their go-to-market strategies. Chris and I chat about how to create a more collaborative relationship with your fro…

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Co-Founding a Startup with Wyatt McDonnell, PhD 26:51

5M ago26:51

26:51

There is no typical day for co-founder and CEO of Infinimmune Wyatt McDonnell, PhD. Dive in to the whatnots and to-dos of starting and maintaining a company in this episode.By Vanderbilt University

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Entrepreneurship with Chief Science Officer Martin Moore, PhD 27:55

5M ago27:55

27:55

The jump from academia to a start-up has been a fun one and we learn more as we sit down with Dr. Martin Moore, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of Meissa Vaccines.By Vanderbilt University

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Derrick Daye - Building a Brand That Lasts 36:31

5M ago36:31

36:31

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Derrick Daye. Derrick is the managing partner of The Blake Project, a strategic brand consultancy that helps businesses gain an emotional advantage, a distinctive advantage, and a connective advantage, moving them from brand awareness to brand insistence. He’s the founder of Branding S…

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Postdoc Affairs and Advocacy with Chris Smith, PhD 42:47

5M ago42:47

42:47

After some nudging from the ASPIRE Program, Dr. Chris Smith, PhD, started looking at academic roles in Postdoc Affairs and found his vocation! But his work as a postdoc himself was pointing to this all along! Join us as Dr. Smith tells us more about his role in academic administration and serving the postdoc population on the other side of the desk…

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Faculty and an Academic Spinoff with Kristi Thiel, PhD 25:23

6M ago25:23

25:23

What came first for Kristi Thiel: Co-Founder or Professor? Learn more about Dr. Thiel's interesting steps in her career path and all the great ideas that have helped her along the way.By Vanderbilt University

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S7 Kickoff and Industry Scientist with Dave Westover, PhD 41:27

6M ago41:27

41:27

We are excited to kick off Season 7 of the Vanderbilt University Beyond the Lab podcast with Merck Scientist Dave Westover, PhD. Dr. Westover tells us about his role, how he jumped into industry and what he would recommend current graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to pursue to make the move to industry.…

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Karin Hurt - Courageous Cultures 42:26

6M ago42:26

42:26

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Karin Hurt, author of Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. Karin is the founder of Let’s Grow Leaders, a training firm focused on helping human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve b…

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Sylvie di Giusto - Discover Your Fair Advantage 47:16

7M ago47:16

47:16

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Sylvie di Giusto, author of Discover Your Fair Advantage: Leverage Your Unique Selling Points and Human Potential for Work, Life, and Business. Sylvie’s an international keynote speaker and expert in emotional intelligence, personal image, and leadership. And she’s the bestselling auth…

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Nancie McDonnell Ruder - The Art and Science of Marketing Leadership 41:46

7M ago41:46

41:46

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Nancie McDonnell Ruder, author of How Senior Marketers Scale the Heights: What is Still True, More True, & Newly True. Nancie’s an executive coach, a leadership advisor, a marketing consultant and the founder of Noetic Consultants where they help companies build their internal marketin…

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Henna Pryor - Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe 43:12

8M ago43:12

43:12

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Henna Pryor, author of Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become the Bravest You. Henna’s a workplace performance expert, a global keynote speaker, and a two-time TEDx speaker. She's been featured in Forbes, Real Simple, Fast Company, and more. An…

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Phil Mershon - Unforgettable: The Art and Science of Creating Memorable Experiences 47:26

8M ago47:26

47:26

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Phil Mershon, author of Unforgettable: The Art and Science of Creating Memorable Experiences. Phil’s the Director of Experience for Social Media Examiner where he's been designing and delivering amazing event experiences like Social Media Marketing World and the Social Media Success Su…

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Tiffani Bova - The Experience Mindset: Changing the Way You Think About Growth 43:42

9M ago43:42

43:42

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Tiffani Bova, author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller - The Experience Mindset: Changing the Way You Think About Growth. Tiffani’s an international keynote speaker and the former global customer growth and innovation evangelist at Salesforce. She’s been named twice as one of the t…

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Dave Norton - Ensure Your Customer's Time is Well Spent 33:29

9M ago33:29

33:29

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Dave Norton. Dave’s the Founder and Principal of Stone Mantel, an insights consultancy focused on helping companies create meaningful experiences for their customers. And he co-hosts the Experience Strategy Podcast where he explores how organizations create deep and meaningful relation…

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David Burkus - Best Team Ever: The Surprising Science of High-Performing Teams 45:07

9M ago45:07

45:07

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with David Burkus. David’s written six award-winning books. He’s delivered three TEDx talks that have been viewed over two million times. He’s been featured by the Wall Street Journal, Harvard Business Review, USA Today, Fast Company, and more. And he’s consistently ranked as one of the top…

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Evelyn Starr - Teenage Wastebrand: How Your Brand Can Stop Struggling and Start Scaling 36:58

9M ago36:58

36:58

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Evelyn Starr. Evelyn is an author, brand expert, and marketing consultant with over 25 years of marketing strategy and research experience. She’s worked with a number of well-known brands including Hasbro, Gillette, and Dunkin. She specializes in working with “brands in adolescence,” b…

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Allen Adamson - Seeing the How 40:23

10M ago40:23

40:23

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Allen Adamson. Allen’s the co-founder and managing partner of Metaforce, a consultancy that takes a disruptive, multidisciplinary approach to help brands grow. He's also an adjunct professor at the Berkeley Center for Entrepreneurship at NYU Stern School of Business. And Allen’s the au…

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Howard Tiersky - Winning Digital Customers: The Antidote to Irrelevance 49:00

10M ago49:00

49:00

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Howard Tiersky. Howard is the CEO and Founder of FROM, a digital transformation agency that helps some of the world's largest brands navigate digital transformation and re-invent their customer journeys to earn the love of today's ‘digital customers’. He’s named one of the Top 10 Digit…

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Leslie O'Flahavan - The Power of Plain Language in Customer Experience 42:44

10M ago42:44

42:44

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Leslie O’Flahavan. Leslie’s the owner and founder of E-WRITE where she helps Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and non-profit organizations learn how to write better for both their customers and their internal audiences. Leslie and I discuss how you can use plain language to …

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From the Vault: Stacey Hanke – Become a More Influential Leader 42:05

10M ago42:05

42:05

This week's SIMPLE brand episode features a "From the Vault" discussion with Stacey Hanke about her book, Influence Redefined: Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday! When it comes to providing simple experiences to your customers, or your team members, you’re either helped or hindered by your level of influence. And many leaders are …

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Joey Coleman - Never Lose an Employee Again 52:30

11M ago52:30

52:30

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Joey Coleman! Joey’s an award-winning speaker and a customer experience and employee experience design expert. He’s worked with hundreds of companies to help them deliver remarkable customer experiences while dramatically improving their profits. You may remember Joey’s first appearan…

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Scott McKain - The Ultimate Customer Experience 43:23

11M ago43:23

43:23

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Scott McKain. Scott’s a globally recognized authority on how organizations and professionals create a distinction to attract and retain customers. He’s a member of the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame. And he’s one of 24 members of the “Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame.” And Scott’s …

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Heather Younger - The Art of Active Listening: How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood 37:15

11M ago37:15

37:15

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Heather R. Younger, author of The Art of Active Listening: How People at Work Feel Heard, Valued, and Understood! Heather’s an international keynote speaker, and she’s the Founder and CEO of Employee Fanatix, a leading employee engagement firm. She’s also the host of Leadership With He…

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From the Vault: Dee Ann Turner - Crush Your Career: Ace the Interview, Land the Job, and Launch Your Future 1:02:03

11M ago1:02:03

1:02:03

This week's SIMPLE brand episode features a "From the Vault" discussion with Dee Ann Turner discussing her book, Crush Your Career! Dee Ann is the former head of Talent with Chick-fil-A. She was the company’s first female officer and was instrumental in building and growing Chick-fil-A’s well-known culture. In her 33-year career with Chick-fil-A, s…

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Jeannie Walters - You Need a Customer Experience Mission 37:07

11M ago37:07

37:07

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Jeannie Walters. Jeannie’s an award-winning customer experience expert, international keynote speaker, and Founder of Experience Investigators - a firm helping companies increase sales and customer retention through elevated customer experiences. And she’s the host of the Experience Ac…

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Emmanuel Probst - Assemblage: The Art and Science of Brand Transformation 56:23

12M ago56:23

56:23

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Emmanuel Probst. Emmanuel’s the Global Lead of Brand Thought-Leadership at Ipsos. He’s an adjunct professor of Consumer Market Research at UCLA. And he’s a Wall Street Journal and USA Today best-selling author of two brand strategy books including his latest - Assemblage – The Art and …

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Robert Patin - Eliminate Complexities So You Can Simplify and Scale 38:58

12M ago38:58

38:58

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Robert Patin. Robert’s an international best-selling author and he’s the founder of Creative Agency Success, a consulting firm dedicated to helping creative agencies scale. And he’s the host of the Agency Blueprint podcast. Robert and I discuss lessons on how to take your team’s operat…

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Greg Kihlström - House of the Customer: A Blueprint for 1:1 Customer-First, Employee-Driven Business Transformation 43:53

1y ago43:53

43:53

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Greg Kihlström, author of House of the Customer: A blueprint for one-to-one, customer-first, employee-driven business transformation. Greg’s a speaker, entrepreneur, and consultant to top companies on marketing technology, customer experience, and digital transformation initiatives. He…

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Erik Huberman - The Three Principles of Marketing to Help Your Brand Soar 43:56

1y ago43:56

43:56

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Erik Huberman, author of The Hawke Method: The Three Principles of Marketing that Made Over 3,000 Brands Soar. Erik’s the Founder and CEO of HawkeMedia, the fastest-growing marketing consultancy in the United States that’s helped develop marketing strategies for more than 4,000 busines…

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Joe Mull - Employalty: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work 52:51

1y ago52:51

52:51

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Joe Mull, author of Employalty: How to Ignite Commitment and Keep Top Talent in the New Age of Work. Joe’s an international keynote speaker, he’s the founder of BossBetter Leadership Academy, and he’s the host of the BossBetter Now podcast. Employalty releases on May 9, but it’s quickl…

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Adam Toporek - Be Your Customer's Hero 56:52

1y ago56:52

56:52

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Adam Toporek, author of Be Your Customer's Hero: Real-World Tips & Techniques for the Service Front Lines. Adam’s an internationally-recognized customer experience expert, keynote speaker, and customer service trainer who helps organizations transform their relationships with their cus…

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Mark Miller - Culture Rules: The Leader's Guide to Creating the Ultimate Competitive Advantage 47:24

1y ago47:24

47:24

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Mark Miller, author of Culture Rules: The Leader’s Guide to Creating the Ultimate Competitive Advantage. Mark’s the Vice President of High Performance Leadership with Chick-fil-A. And Mark’s the author of 11 best-selling books including his latest Wall Street Journal bestseller - Cultu…

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Sara Ross - Dear Work: Something Has to Change - Simplifying Our Relationship to Work 1:00:57

1y ago1:00:57

1:00:57

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Sara Ross, author of Dear Work: Something Has to Change! Sara’s an international keynote speaker and the founder of the leadership research firm BrainAMPED. She’s transforming the future of work by using the power of brain science to amplify organizational vitality, and by helping peop…

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Jeff Toister - The Guaranteed Customer Experience: How to Win Customers by Keeping Your Promises 51:06

1y ago51:06

51:06

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Jeff Toister, author of The Guaranteed Customer Experience: How to Win Customers by Keeping Your Promises! The Guaranteed Customer Experience turns the concept of a guarantee on its head. An experience guarantee goes beyond merely providing a warranty against any product defects or fai…

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Juliana Marulanda - Simplify Your Business and Scale Your Time 44:15

1y ago44:15

44:15

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Juliana Marulanda, founder of ScaleTime! Juliana and ScaleTime have helped hundreds of agency owners and business leaders get their lives back by developing systems to save time, add employees, and streamline processes to create lean, mean, profitable machines. Some of the topics we di…

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Nick Webb - One Step Ahead: How to Dominate Your Market with Innovation Leadership 45:42

1y ago45:42

45:42

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Nick Webb, author of One Step Ahead: How To Dominate Your Market With Innovation Leadership! Nick is a world-renowned Strategist, Futurist, Bestselling Author, and one of the top keynote speakers in the world. Nick was on the SIMPLE brand podcast back in episode 74 talking about What C…

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Stephen Houraghan - Becoming a Brand Strategy Master 47:33

1y ago47:33

47:33

In this week’s episode of the SIMPLE brand podcast, I talk with Stephen Houraghan, host of The Brand Master Podcast! Stephen’s a brand strategist, consultant, the CEO and Founder of Brand Master Academy, and the host of one of my favorite branding podcasts, The Brand Master Podcast. Stephen and I discuss his lessons all around what branding and bra…

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Competitive Intelligence with Kristin Driscoll, PhD 19:53

1y ago19:53

19:53

In this last episode of Season 6, Dr. Kristin Driscoll tells about her path since graduation and her current role in Competitive Intelligence for Cigna.By Vanderbilt University

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