Best Alex Siemen Podcasts (2024)

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Getting more wins from your data - with Nicholas Mann 58:36

2h ago58:36

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Nicholas Mann, founder and CEO Stratos Consulting, has got the best out of the data for hundreds of companies. He has helped data and analytics leaders go from siloed, heterogeneous data source to a modeled data warehouse and analytics platforms. In this awesome analytics episode he shares some of his experiences: Getting companies on their data jo…

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Trailblazer Talks: tech trends in OSH 28:54

4h ago28:54

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Renowned technology expert Cameron Stevens visits the IOSH Podcast booth to tell us about the latest trends took look out for.By IOSH

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20 years of top FP&A (from Amazon to Siemens and everything in between) 46:13

8d ago46:13

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Maria del Dado Alonso Sanchez, a recognized and respected Board Member and Chief Financial Officer for large & mid-cap companies has been a finance leader in sectors including e-commerce, technology, gaming ad tech, and online hospitality. She says: “Each sector really presented its unique financial challenges and strategies.” Learn invaluable less…

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Trailblazer Talks: the shifting workforce paradigm 28:40

3h ago28:40

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In this new series, recorded live at the 2024 Health & Safety Event in Birmingham, we speak to HSE specialist and IOSH future leader Fiona Fullerton and Phillip Muston, head of careers at recruitment firm Shirley Parsons, about maintaining workforce behaviours in a shifting workforce paradigm.By IOSH

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For the Love of FP&A: Christian Wattig 57:48

1h ago57:48

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Only our second ever returning guest, Christian Wattig, a veteran former leader of FP&A at P&G, Unilever, and Squarespace, reveals new skills he has learnt as he created the recently-launched 8 week Wharton Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Certificate Program, one of the most comprehensive FP&A training courses on the market. He describes highl…

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Visualizing the Future: AR in Urban Planning W/ Dana Chermesh-Reshef, founder of inCitu 38:58

1h ago38:58

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In closing, Dana reflects on the future of cities and the importance of urban centers in solving global challenges. She remains optimistic about the potential of cities to adapt and thrive, emphasizing the role of technology in making urban environments more inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. Her insights offer a compelling vision for the futur…

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The Art of Finance: Joe Knight on Demystifying Numbers to Empower Businesses 55:17

2h ago55:17

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When any finance business partner–a CFO or an FP&A professional–wants their counterpart across the table in marketing, sales or HR, to understand the essentials of numbers, they hand them the business classic, Financial Intelligence, A Manager's Guide to Knowing what the Numbers Really Mean. First published in 2006, the book has been named in the T…

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Rendering Revolutions: Chaos founder Vlado Koylazov's Journey from V-Ray to Virtual Production 42:42

2d ago42:42

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This podcast episode features Vlado Koylazov, co-founder of Chaos and inventor of the widely-used V-Ray rendering software. Koylazov shares his journey in computer graphics, from his early fascination with the field to the development of V-Ray and the latest innovations at Chaos. Koylazov recounts the early days of V-Ray development, highlighting k…

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When AI Outperformed Financial Analysts – Alex Kim 59:06

7d ago59:06

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In this episode Glenn Hopper talks to the researcher responsible for the groundbreaking study which found that AI is better at conducting financial analysis than humans. Alex Kim, University of Chicago Booth School of Business, provides a full overview of his findings, methodology and the impact on FP&A, CFOs and finance from the attention-grabbing…

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Inside ShapesXR: Inga Petryaevskaya's Vision for Immersive Collaboration 43:12

4d ago43:12

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Inga Petryaevskaya, the visionary CEO and Founder of ShapesXR, joins the podcast to share her inspiring journey from her early career in machine learning at Siemens to leading a pioneering VR collaboration platform. With a deep-rooted passion for technology and innovation, Inga discusses how ShapesXR is revolutionizing the way we design and collabo…

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How to get on CFO headhunters’ radars and win your next role 55:29

20d ago55:29

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We received a flood of FP&A and CFO questions from our audience (and FP&A Reddit). These and more are put to this this week’s finance headhunter special guests: Nick Gribbon,Senior Partner, Financial Officers Practice at Essenta, and Laura Streather, Consultant, Private Equity at Essenta, who run the finance headhunting section at the global execut…

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CEO Series | Katy Dowding, Skanska 37:45

16d ago37:45

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CEO series hosted by Stuart Hughes with special guest Katy Dowding, Skanska Skanska CEO Katy Dowding talks to IOSH president Stuart Hughes about her long and varied career in the construction industry, and how important health and safety legislation is to her and her organisation.By IOSH

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Fortune 500 to Startups: Multi-industry FP&A Leader Geetha Ramachandran 51:58

1M ago51:58

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Geetha Ramachandran is an FP&A change agent. She helped transform FP&A operations at GE Healthcare and Cummins (“When I walked into the FP&A at GE Healthcare, and I saw the close was eight days, my approach to things is usually I don’t take things just on face value or just because someone has been doing something a particular way).” Geetha has sin…

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The Future of Shopping: 3D Experiences W/ Neha Singh of Obsess.vr 49:49

18d ago49:49

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In this podcast episode, Neha Singh, Founder and CEO of Obsess.vr, delves into her journey and the innovative strides her company is making in the world of e-commerce. Singh, whose background uniquely blends computer science from MIT and fashion studies from FIT, has channeled her dual expertise into founding Obsess.vr. The platform transforms trad…

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CEO Series | Will Metcalfe, CBRE 40:52

1M ago40:52

40:52

CEO series hosted by Stuart Hughes with special guest Will Metcalfe, CBRE IOSH president Stuart Hughes sits down with CBRE GWS UK’s vice president, Will Metcalfe, to discuss how the commercial real estate services and investment firm views the health and safety of its people.By IOSH

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Uniting Sales Compensation and Go-to-Market Strategies with Alex Gousinov of Twilio 46:21

1M ago46:21

46:21

Nabeil Alazzam sits down with Alex Gousinov, an accomplished sales compensation leader currently serving as the Head (Senior Director) of Go-to-Market Planning, Programs and Sales Compensation at Twilio. With a background in software development and physics, Alex brings a data-driven and analytical approach to sales comp. Throughout the conversatio…

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Getting to a Winning FP&A Story 56:26

2M ago56:26

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A compelling FP&A story is essential. In this second (and final) session from FP&ACon 2024, Glenn hosts Soufyan Hamid, FP&A leader for 16 years who runs the Financial Storytelling Program, and Matthew Herbert, Chewy Director of Finance. First poll: How confident are you in your ability to craft a compelling FP&A Story:? The move from numbers to sto…

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Unlocking the Open Metaverse: Educating and Empowering the 3D Creators of Tomorrow with Julie Lottering from Epic Games and Liz Dailey from CreateAccess 44:21

1M ago44:21

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Julie Lottering from Epic Games and Liz Dailey from CreateAccess delve into the expanding universe of 3D creation and its implications for various industries and education. Julie Lottering starts the conversation by discussing the remarkable growth of careers in 3D and real-time applications. She attributes this growth to the availability of free t…

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AI and FP&A: Hype vs Reality 54:46

2M ago54:46

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In this special episode (part of Datarails’ FP&A Con 2024) Glenn hosts an all-star panel to debate AI and FP&A: Hype vs reality. Join Nicolas Boucher, Christian Martinez, and Gabriela Gutierrez, alongside CFO Glenn Hopper, host of FP&A Today, and an AI thought leader and author. Delve into real-world applications, separating fact from fiction, and …

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Revolutionizing Game Development: W/ Will Eastcott of PlayCanvas 38:48

2M ago38:48

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In this episode of "Building the Open Metaverse," hosts Marc Petit and Patrick Cozzi welcome Will Eastcott, the co-founder and CEO of PlayCanvas, a pioneering open-source game engine. Eastcott's journey in the gaming industry began in the 1980s when he was captivated by the 3D space trading game "Elite," which fueled his passion for computers and v…

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FP&A as Business Intelligence – Len McFall 45:42

2M ago45:42

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FP&A professionals are the original business intelligence (BI) experts, says Len Mcfall, senior consultant, finance at Windstream Holdings, a $1billion US telecoms company. “FP&A itself is synonymous with business intelligence,” he says. “And honestly, weren’t, weren’t we the first business intelligence? We’ve always been working with data. We’ve a…

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Leading Sales Comp Transformation in the Era of Digital Disruption with Christina Straggas, Head of Global Sales Compensation at Equinix 45:26

2M ago45:26

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Nabeil Alazzam sits down with Christina Straggas, an accomplished sales compensation leader with extensive experience at companies like Equinix, AWS, and AT&T. Currently Head of Global Sales Compensation at Equinix, Christina brings a wealth of expertise in go-to-market strategy, partnerships, and team management. Throughout the conversation, Chris…

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CEO Series | Léann Hearne, Livv Housing Group 39:09

1M ago39:09

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CEO series hosted by Stuart Hughes with special guest Léann Hearne, LIVV Housing Group Livv Housing group CEO Léann Hearne talks to IOSH president Stuart Hughes about turning the business around to keep both staff and customers happier and healthier.By IOSH

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Unleashing Passion and Purpose in Game Development with Joseph Kim of Lila Games and GameMakers.com 45:14

2M ago45:14

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Joseph Kim, the CEO of Lila Games, takes listeners on a journey through his remarkable career in the gaming industry, spanning over two decades of experience at major companies and entrepreneurial ventures.Kim begins by sharing his background in electrical engineering and computer science, followed by his early forays into startups and management c…

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My Adventures in Finance Real Estate: From Whistleblowing Fraud to Big Wins for Residents 39:04

2M ago39:04

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CFO Seth Zimmerman faced a triple blow of tests in his decades-long real estate career. Firstly, he witnessed the Lehman collapse first-hand from within a real estate division of the famed bank (“We just got a call from our New York office, a guy in New York. He’s like, well, it’s done. We’re bankrupt.”). Secondly, being forced to blow the whistle …

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CEO Series | Carl Ennis, CEO, Siemens 48:07

2M ago48:07

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CEO series hosted by Stuart Hughes with special guest Carl Ennis, Siemens Siemens' chief executive, Carl Ennis, gives us an insight into how the technology giant looks after the health and safety of its 320,000 employees globally.By IOSH

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Digital Twins, Open Standards, and Sustainability: Exploring the Industrial Metaverse with Siemens’ Virginie Maillard 22:53

2M ago22:53

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In this thought-provoking conversation, Virginie Maillard, Head of Global Research in Simulation and Digital Twin at Siemens Digital Industry, shares her insights on the industrial metaverse. She defines the industrial metaverse as a virtual space where users can interact with digital twins, enabling real-time collaboration and decision-making for …

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Ready FP&A One: From Assassin’s Creed to Battling Big Budget Bosses – David Fortin 48:23

3M ago48:23

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As a lifelong gamer, David Fortin successfully landed his dream job managing FP&A at Ubisoft – the $2.79 billion gaming company responsible for Assassin’s Creed, Driver, and Far Cry, For Honor. The former PwC auditor then decided to take on an even more daunting leap. He ran FP&A at Saas Startup Polka “building the plane while we were flying” – cue…

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Empowering Enterprises with 3D & Spatial Computing W/ Ashley Crowder of VNTANA 38:40

2M ago38:40

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In this insightful conversation, Ashley Crowder, the co-founder and CEO of VNTANA, takes us on her entrepreneurial journey from quitting her engineering job to pioneering a company that is revolutionizing how enterprises leverage 3D and augmented reality. Ashley shares her passion for spatial computing and immersive technologies, which led her to c…

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CEO series | Gareth Rogers, Farnborough International 48:38

2M ago48:38

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CEO series hosted by Stuart Hughes with special guest Gareth Rogers, Farnborough International Farnborough International’s CEO Gareth Rogers shares his views on health and safety, in conversation with IOSH President Stuart Hughes.By IOSH

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The FP&A Playbook from Nestlé, Mars, Kraft Heinz and Amazon: Swati Bagri 45:27

3M ago45:27

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From being the First kid in her family to finish high school, Swati Bagri began as a role as auditor at Deloitte (“I did what any 17-year-old smart kid would do. I just followed my friends”). At Deloitte she discovered a “love of finance” realizing it’s “what I want to do for the rest of my life”. Swati cemented her FP&A career at some of the world…

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Simplicity and Consistency in Sales Compensation with Pauline Xu, Sales Comp Leader at Unity Technologies 41:30

3M ago41:30

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In this episode of The Sales Compensation Show, Nabeil Alazzam welcomes Pauline Xu, a distinguished sales compensation leader currently at Unity Technologies and formerly Director of Global Sales Compensation at Flexport. With an impressive career spanning roles at companies like Aetna, Markel, and Adobe, Pauline brings a wealth of expertise in sal…

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The Future of Television W/ Alex Mahon 39:18

2M ago39:18

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In this captivating conversation, Alex Mahon, the trailblazing CEO who led the digital transformation of Channel 4 and previously of The Foundry, unveils her bold vision for the future of television. With a unique background spanning medical physics and television production, Mahon's journey has been marked by a passion for change and innovation.Ma…

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Season 6 is coming May 14th 0:35

3M ago0:35

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Marc & Patrick are back for a new season of Building The Open Metaverse. This season will be focused on topics like open standards, industrial metaverse, the web and many other.Have any comments or questions? Email the show Feedback@Buildingtheopenmetaverse.org Want more information? Visit our website www.buildingtheopenmetaverse.org And make sure …

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Forecasting and Leading (FP&A) in Las Vegas 57:25

3M ago57:25

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We host our first ever FP&A guest from the US casino and gambling sector with the head of FP&A at Genting Americas, a world leader in casinos and lodging with luxurious loactions in Las Vegas, Bimini, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, and the United Kingdom. Bill Singh is VP FP&A of Genting Americas, part of the world’s largest Destination Reso…

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Salary survey 2024: the results 47:57

3M ago47:57

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Neil Carberry, CEO of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation, discusses the latest OSH pay figures and gives us an insight into the health and safety jobs market.By IOSH

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CEO Series | Alex Vaughan, Costain 43:49

3M ago43:49

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CEO series hosted by Stuart Hughes with special guest Alex Vaughan, Costain Costain’s CEO Alex Vaughan gives his take on safety and wellbeing at the construction giant.By IOSH

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Hitmaking, Taylor Swift, and FP&A 47:49

3M ago47:49

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What’s the connection between FP&A and Taylor Swift? To answer we are joined by Michael Stotland, Vice President of FP&A at AEG Presents. AEG Presents is one of the largest live music companies in the world, and most famously the concert promoter behind the $1 billion dollar revenue Eras Tour by Taylor Swift: the highest grossing tour of all time. …

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Revolutionizing Global Sales Compensation: Lessons from Siemens' Head of Sales Comp Center of Excellence 46:51

3M ago46:51

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Welcome to The Sales Compensation Show, where we explore the latest trends, insights, and innovative solutions in the world of sales performance management. In this episode, we are delighted to welcome Don Hubbartt, the Head of Sales Compensation Center of Excellence at Siemens. With over 17 years of experience at Siemens and diverse leadership rol…

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Raising Brand Awareness with Employee Storytelling, with Neil Daly of RWE 31:08

3M ago31:08

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RWE is one of Europe’s largest renewable energy companies with a wide variety of talent needs. In this episode, we find out how they raise brand awareness and activate their EVP with the help of employee storytelling.Neil Daly is the Global Head of Employer Brand & HR Communications at RWE.Neil Daly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilwdal…

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The FP&A Life at GE, Microsoft–and Now Google 44:03

4M ago44:03

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Antonio Reza is the Head of Finance for Google Cloud Consulting in Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). In this episode he reveals the FP&A life and lessons he has learned over the past 14 years working in finance and strategy at Google, Microsoft, and GE. He brings experiences across 10 different countries leading teams across the globe spannin…

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Formula for FP&A success at high-growth companies: Greg Lopez 42:51

4M ago42:51

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Greg Lopez has served as the CFO and VP of operations at companies including Futurism, a digital media company, Wirecutter (acquired by the New York Times) and Gawker Media (acquired by Univision). Now Greg is a consultant at high-growth companies working with clients ranging from a “family owned business doing $20 million”, “SaaS businesses doing …

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World Congress: Rita Zhang on building safer futures 27:57

3M ago27:57

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Construction remains one of the industries with the highest risks for worker health and safety. In discussion with Rita Zhang, Associate Professor at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, we unpack the broad issues in the industry, safeguarding for young and future construction workers, and approaches to international benchmarking. Trigger w…

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Cracking the Code on Modern Sales Comp: A Masterclass with Dal Sidhu of Zoom 29:33

4M ago29:33

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Welcome to another episode of The Sales Compensation Show, a podcast that explores the world of sales, incentives, and enterprise performance management with some of the industry's most in-depth, data-driven conversations. I am your host, Nabeil Alazzam, and today, our guest is Dal Sidhu, Head of Global Sales Compensation at Zoom. Join us as we del…

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Data analytics and AI for FP&A teams – with Nathan Bell 51:02

4M ago51:02

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Getting FP&A teams to harness their data to reach their goals is the holy grail. Nathan Bell, Managing Partner, VAi Consulting, is among the most in-demand experts. Bell has unique experience– having started in computer science, before leading finance teams at Native American Bank, Digital Media Trends and Gartner– where he advised hundreds of FP&A…

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How to Light up FP&A Telecoms - Tory Bauman, VP FP&A Zayo 45:07

4M ago45:07

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Tory Bauman, Vice President, FP&A at Zayo Group joins new host Glenn Hopper. In this fascinating episode they go deep on FP&A metrics and processes at one of the most exciting companies in telecoms. Tory leads an FP&A team underpinning business decisions at Zayo whose network stretches over 16.8 million fiber miles and spans 141,000 route miles. Wi…

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The Big Handover: Paul Says Goodbye and Chats With New Host Glenn Hopper 24:55

4M ago24:55

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It’s the end of an era. This is Paul Barnhurst’s last episode as FP&A Today host. And in this episode he introduces new FP&A Today host: Glenn Hopper. Glenn Hopper is a Chief Financial Officer with two decades of experience leading finance operations for private equity-backed companies. Glenn is an author and journalist, US Navy Veteran, #1 AI Fina…

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World Congress: Martyn Hill on safety in the Australian outback 24:50

4M ago24:50

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Martyn Hill, Founder of Outback Safety, unpacks the challenges of policy for high-risk work that fits outside the norm, digs into some stories that show off his unique Australian workplace experience, and explains how his learnings can be applied in a global setting.By IOSH

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World Congress: Yogindra Samant on the future state of occupational health, now 36:35

4M ago36:35

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Occupational health is a matter as much controlled by businesses themselves as it is by the geopolitical, social, economic, and cultural influences around them. In discussion with Dr Yogindra Samant, chief medical officer at the Norwegian Labour Inspection Authority, we look at how the world of work is changing through the lens of working groups li…

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World Congress: Emily McGuill on returning to work with a psychological injury 18:41

4M ago18:41

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iCare's Emily McGuill provides an understanding of the basic challenges faced by all parties when an individual is returning to work after injury, the nuances for individuals dealing with psychological injury, and the practical steps that need to be made to get the best for all involved.By IOSH

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