Best New York Women In Communications Podcasts (2024)

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Caroline Hofmann, Chief Business Officer, Thirty Madison 42:57

25m ago42:57

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Caroline Hofmann, Chief Business Officer, Thirty Madison “Don't get discouraged by the first interruption.” In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich interviews Caroline Hofmann of Thirty Madison, which offers virtual-first healthcare access. Working as a consultant at McKinsey gave her the "itch to build something" and she pivoted…

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Broadridge CEO Tim Gokey asks: Are you willing to take yourself out of the boat if it makes the team better? 26:34

2h ago26:34

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Ep. 191: This financial services company hired eight of the women on the US Olympic rowing team. This partnership is led by Tim who went to Oxford University on a Rhodes Scholarship while captaining his Boat Club to its most successful season in 40 years. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a …

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LogicMonitor CEO Christina Kosmowski encourages you to form a personal board of directors 30:24

23m ago30:24

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Ep. 190: Northwestern University Soccer shaped this executive who held leadership roles at Salesforce and Slack before taking on the role of CEO at LogicMonitor, which helps companies monitor, manage, and maintain IT infrastructure. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so …

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#66: Evan Troxel of TRXL 39:33

7d ago39:33

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Evan Troxel is an industry-leading design and technology expert passionate about connecting people. He is a licensed architect in California with over 25 years of architectural design, working on large public projects in K-12 schools, higher-ed, and civic projects for clients. Evan is best known for his podcasts focusing on the AEC industry. He bri…

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President of ERA Real Estate Alex Vidal shares four business lessons from completing an IRONMAN 31:10

2h ago31:10

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Ep. 189: Alex shares 4 lessons that remain the same whether you devoting 500 hours to IRONMAN training or overseeing operations for more than 40,000 affiliated brokers and sales associates across 2,400 offices worldwide. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can appl…

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Changemakers: Katherine Barna, Head of PR, Waymo 44:43

2d ago44:43

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"I've always gone into things with a lot of curiosity and learned by doing." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Katherine Barna. As the Head of PR for Waymo (formerly the Google self- driving car project), a pioneering technology company on a mission to be the world's most trusted driver, she's built upon …

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Guild Chief Product & Technology Officer Rohan Chandran asks: Will you be ready when a momentous opportunity arises? 45:35

3d ago45:35

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Ep. 188: Cricket shaped this executive’s decision to attend Stanford University. Rohan became a founding member of the cricket media site Cricinfo, which was later acquired by ESPN, and a member of the Stanford Supernovas Cricket Team, an alumni team that recently hoisted a league trophy. Today, he works at Guild – an education benefits company tha…

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U.S. Navy Blue Angels Commander Alex Armatas shares how to build your high-trust organization 33:07

1M ago33:07

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Ep. 187: Absolute faith in each other is imperative among members of the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels precision flying team, where soaring canopy-to-canopy at 500 mph is all part of a day’s work. In this episode, “Boss” Armatas – a former lacrosse and basketball player— teaches you how to build trust, repair trust, resist micromanaging, and debrief effe…

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Checkey Beckford, Reporter, NBC 4 New York 49:02

1M ago49:02

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"I know that it means a lot to me when I see people who have gone through a lot in their lives and have overcome it." In this episode, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich interviews Checkey Beckford, an Emmy® Award-winning reporter for NBC 4 New York. A Jamaican immigrant who got her start in PR, Checkey transitioned to broadcast reporting - …

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AmeriLife Executive Brian Peterson says: When you think you have communicated enough, communicate one more time. 26:04

17d ago26:04

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Ep. 186: Basketball shaped Brian, who was the President and CEO of TruChoice Financial Group. He was the architect behind its construction before accepting his role at AmeriLife. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you can apply Brian’s insights. --- Looking for a spea…

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#65: Josh Miles of Bold Brand 22:14

1M ago22:14

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Josh Miles is the Founder of Bold Brand, a branding consultancy specializing in the AEC industry. He is a seasoned brand strategist, marketing filmmaker, and fractional CMO for AEC and tech firms. Josh is the author of Bold Brand 2.0 – How to Leverage Brand Strategy to Reposition, Differentiate and Market your Professional Services Firm. As a past …

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EY Global CEO Carmine Di Sibio teaches how to develop a mentoring culture 35:44

1M ago35:44

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Ep. 185: Baseball shaped this leader originally from Italy, who manages a global workforce of 400,000 team members serving clients in 150 countries and generated an impressive $50 billion in revenue last year. You will learn lessons in: Turning mentorship into an expectation in your organization’s promotion structure. Using onboarding to hire emplo…

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Changemakers: Rakia Reynolds, Founder and Executive Officer, Skai Blue Media 40:03

1M ago40:03

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"The way I've had to show up in rooms, [I've] done my fair share of swimming upstream... but when you're someone who's faced adversity, there's a confidence that exudes after that." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Matrix 2024 Honoree Rakia Reynolds! As the Founder and Executive Officer of an award-winni…

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LKQ Corporation Executive Genevieve Dombrowski wants to help you “steal” a victory 36:45

1M ago36:45

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Ep. 184: Ashland University basketball shaped this HR exec who learned a lesson in preparation while racking up double digit steals game after game. “I would study film of the point guard as she was running down looking over to the coach and calling the play, so I knew exactly where they were going to pass it,” she shared. Now she’s studying what h…

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Dimensional Fund Advisors Co-CEO Dave Butler says: Take something off your boss’ desk and bring it back better than expected 41:51

2M ago41:51

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Ep. 183: Cal Basketball shaped Dave who was drafted by the Boston Celtics, only to be denied an NBA career because of a player’s strike and injury. But he pivoted to a career in finance and now serves as Co-CEO of Dimensional Fund Advisors. In the 25 years since he joined, the firm has grown from $10 billion in assets under management to nearly $70…

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Target CEO Brian Cornell asks: How can you immerse yourself with your team? 40:02

2M ago40:02

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Ep. 182: As a four-sport athlete, sports was one area that provided a level-playing field for Brian who grew up in Queens raised by his mom and grandparents. Coaching high school football helped pay his way through UCLA and now the chair and CEO of one of America’s most iconic companies, nearly 2,000-store Target, just shakes his head in wonder as …

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#64: Jerry Keenan of New Jersey Alliance for Action 34:11

2M ago34:11

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Jerry Keenan is the President of New Jersey Alliance for Action, a private non-profit and non-partisan association representing thousands of construction professionals. He was appointed in 2020 after serving as the association’s Executive Vice President since 2001. In his role, Jerry spearheads the organization’s efforts to ensure New Jersey’s infr…

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54th Annual Matrix Awards: Red Carpet Recap 9:29

2M ago9:29

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The Matrix Awards by NYWICI serves as our opportunity to recognize exceptional leaders in the communications industry. This year’s theme is Rule Breakers! The 2024 honorees don't just accept the status quo, they are carving their own paths forward and rewriting the rules to success. Listen to this episode to hear directly from some of our honorees,…

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Florida Blue President and CEO Pat Geraghty wants you to “Make it a great day!” 41:16

2M ago41:16

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Ep. 181: Colgate Football shaped this leader whose family of companies serves more than 38.5 million people. You will learn how to model calm presence and total responsibility to your team when these qualities are needed most. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes Don’s favorite quotes from today’s episode and a reflection question so you ca…

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Tess Quinlan, Content Planning Lead, NBA 50:50

2M ago50:50

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“Always learn the ‘other thing’ – it doesn’t hurt to have an extra skill set.” In this interview, WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich speaks with Tess Quinlan, a NYWICI Scholarship Winner, Content Planning Lead for the NBA, and MBA graduate. Tess began her career in broadcast communications at Marquette University and an internship at Yahoo S…

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Netflix Co-Founder Marc Randolph reveals the four words behind every company policy he created 46:44

3M ago46:44

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Ep. 180: Baseball shaped the founder of the company that grew to more than 250 million subscribers and fundamentally altered how the world experienced media. Lessons include: What playing second base taught Marc about the importance of good daily habits. Why Netflix decided to have no vacation policy or travel policy. How to develop managers to be …

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Good Sports CEO Melissa Harper asks: Can you reduce your mission to a bumper sticker? 31:50

3M ago31:50

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Ep. 179: Field Hockey at the University of Pennsylvania shaped this non-profit leader. Good Sports – “a food bank for sporting goods” – just hit their $100 million donation milestone. If you are a leader who wants to learn how to make a larger impact through your clearly defined mission, you have much to learn from Melissa’s experience building Goo…

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H&R Block CEO Jeff Jones Reveals the Best Way to Begin Team Meetings 37:23

3M ago37:23

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Ep. 178: Baseball and basketball shaped Jeff who leads 60,000 global tax professionals. While he doesn’t do his own taxes, Jeff does “file” several practical tips in this episode including: The best way to begin team meetings by “checking in” and “checking out” How to frame questions that are “provocative” but also productive rather than aggressive…

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#63: Amanda Walter of Walter Communications 28:54

3M ago28:54

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Amanda Walter is a communications strategist and founder of Walter Communications. She started her practice to help architecture firms build specific reputations supporting their business goals. Informed by her earlier experience leading global communications programs at large design firms, Amanda tells her clients' stories across a variety of comm…

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Aflac U.S. President Virgil Miller encourages you to walk your own process 46:24

3M ago46:24

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Ep. 177: Baseball, football, and fencing in college shaped this leader who has received 30 promotions during his decades-long career—showcasing his determination to equip those around him with a team-first mindset that produced an impact across the company. You will learn: The critical business lesson he learned from taking a called third strike du…

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AOL Founder Steve Case asks: Imaginer or Manager? The one thing entrepreneurs must consider 25:27

3M ago25:27

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Ep. 176: Steve found himself on the basketball court with Barack Obama growing up in Hawaii! His competitive spirit was on display when he co-founded AOL and lead the second largest merger of all time with the blending of new media AOL and old media Time Warner. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection que…

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StretchLab President Verdine Baker gives you 5 ways to foster meaningful relationships at work 37:33

4M ago37:33

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Ep. 175: Soccer shaped this leader who joined StretchLab when there were three franchise locations. Today, there are more than 400 studios across North America and 900 licensed locations globally, making them the global leader in assisted stretching. He offers numerous tips including: How to use the first minute of every meeting to “humanize” the c…

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Best-selling Author Jon Gordon shares “The One Truth” 32:21

4M ago32:21

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Ep. 174: Cornell Lacrosse shaped Jon Gordon who recently released The One Truth: Elevate Your Mind, Unlock Your Power, Heal Your Soul. We discuss ways to keep your team connected, including specific techniques. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and a leadership activity for your team to connect by sharing a hero, …

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Cate Luzio, Founder & CEO, Luminary 52:17

4M ago52:17

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"Get comfortable talking about yourself... it's not bragging if it's based on facts." Cate Luzio spent two decades in financial services, most recently as the Global Head of Multinational Corporate Banking for HSBC, before she made a sharp career pivot. In 2018, she launched and self-funded Luminary, a global, membership-based professional educatio…

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#62: The Value of Podcasting and Social Media to Elevate Your Executive Visibility 22:48

4M ago22:48

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Brand Groupies’ Carey Balogh, Lauren Genest, and Ming Chen presented to AEC and CRE leaders at the Real Estate Networking & Transactions Group (R.E.N.T.) event in New York City. Carey, Lauren, and Ming share insights about the benefits of Podcasting, 2024 Podcast trends, and how you can leverage Podcasting to fuel your brand’s growth. The Groupies …

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Cisco Executive Rachel Barger says: Always keep an open door 38:33

5M ago38:33

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Ep. 173: Field hockey at the University of Delaware and Team USA shaped Rachel’s competitive spirit and teamwork skills that help her lead a dynamic team across 17 countries. You will learn: Four questions she asks employees to foster positive learning conversations with her team. The best way to identify a “diamond in the rough” who may be hiding …

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Changemakers: Kristi VandenBosch, President, OLIVER Agency 36:48

5M ago36:48

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"You may lose a job you love, you may have someone betray you... this will not define you." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Kristi VandenBosch, President at OLIVER Agency. Formerly the CEO of Publicis, Chief Digital Officer of MXM (now Accenture Song) and Senior Vice President at Revlon, Kristi's leader…

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Former P&G CEO Bob McDonald says: Leadership is the most valuable – and scarce – resource in the world. 47:44

5M ago47:44

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Ep. 172: Football and baseball shaped Bob whose 33 years working for P&G culminated in his role as Chairman, President, and CEO. Under his leadership, P&G added nearly one billion people to its global customer base, and its stock price increased by 60 percent in his four years as CEO. Following his career at P&G, Bob was selected by President Obama…

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#61: Gina Rivera of Professional Women in Construction, New York 19:13

5M ago19:13

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Gina Rivera is the executive director of Professional Women in Construction’s New York Chapter, a leading professional member association supporting women in the architecture, engineering, construction, and design fields. Gina has a passion for women stepping into their deserved space to lead. She joined the organization in 2021 with 18 years of ex…

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Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders on How to Elevate and Dominate: 21 Ways to Win On and Off the Field 43:34

5M ago43:34

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Ep. 171: To celebrate our new book that hits shelves March 12th, Coach Prime and I discuss the mindset that keeps him highly motivated – and highly motivating – after an impressive career. This Pro Football Hall of Famer played 14 seasons in the NFL and nine seasons in Major League Baseball. His 1992 World Series appearance makes him the only athle…

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Phoebe Gavin, Career and Leadership Coach, Better with Phoebe 49:33

5M ago49:33

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"Pull others up with you as you climb." If you're seeking a new role, striving for better pay, or preparing yourself for layoffs affecting the communications, media and tech industries, this episode will give you clarity on resilience in all types of career transitions. With an effective coaching style that's been highlighted in TIME, Fortune, and …

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MasterClass Founder & CEO David Rogier asks: What is your “best failure” of the week? 40:06

5M ago40:06

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Ep. 170: Pickleball fuels the competitive fire of David Rogier who founded the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to watch or listen to hundreds of video lessons taught by 200+ of the world's best. In our conversation and DOWNLOADABLE BONUS RESOURCE. You will learn: 5:00 The extraordinary lesson about education passed down to him …

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Longtime Celebrity Cruises CEO Lisa Lutoff-Perlo: How to make your comeback stronger than your setback. 40:28

5M ago40:28

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Ep. 169: She was the first woman to lead the multi-billion-dollar global company and shares her success didn't come easily. Today we discuss the lessons in her new book, Making Waves: A Woman's Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart and Courage. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here t…

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Vistage CEO Sam Reese says: If you want to grow as a leader, box yourself in. 42:16

6M ago42:16

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Ep. 168: CU Boulder Track and Cross Country shaped this CEO who runs a coaching and peer advisory organization for small and midsize businesses. Today, more than 45,000 members in 35 countries rely on Vistage to help make better decisions for their companies, families, and communities. Learn how to set personal goals around the “Six F’s” of family,…

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Super Bowl Champion David Tyree shares lessons learned before The Helmet Catch 29:57

6M ago29:57

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Ep. 167: Giants Wide Receiver David Tyree’s “helmet catch” immediately went down as one of the iconic moments in Super Bowl lore, but did you know it likely wouldn’t have happened had Eli Manning and Tyree not “connected” earlier as colleagues and teammates? Incredible athletic feats such as this are what Super Bowls are made of; but behind such fe…

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#60: Alexandra Pony of PONY Communications 21:04

6M ago21:04

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Alexandra Pony is an award-winning PR strategist and founder of PONY Communications. In 2023, the PR firm won Inc.’s Power Partner Award. With 15 years of extensive industry experience, Alexandra has worked with organizations ranging from startups to global entities known for cutting-edge technology and innovative solutions and leading AEC brands, …

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Dexcom CEO Kevin Sayer says: To inspire feedback, start by saying: “Help me!” 42:43

6M ago42:43

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Ep. 166: Basketball shaped the CEO at the helm of the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring for people with diabetes. Kevin’s days coaching have taught him the value of teamwork– lessons he applies to his 8,300 Dexcom employees that go to work to accomplish the mission of empowering people to take control of their health. Our BON…

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Laura Brusca, Chief Communications Officer, Forbes & President, NYWICI 44:31

6M ago44:31

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"Don't ask for permission" may be your next confidence builder after listening to this episode! WomenHeard host Julie Hochheiser Ilkovich interviewed New York Women in Communications' new President, Laura Brusca. Laura started her career at a NYC agency, Ruder Finn, where she found creative outlets by raising her hand for new initiatives. From work…

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Spire Global CEO Peter Platzer challenges you to grow your “change muscle.” 36:43

7M ago36:43

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Ep. 165: Squash shaped this “ex-Wall Street businessman” who quit his job at age 42 and enrolled in the International Space University to pursue his dream. In this episode you will learn how to: Determine the right pace of change for yourself and your organization. Interview new hires for culture as well as competencies using the “two-value” techni…

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Changemakers: Donna Speciale, President of U.S. Advertising, Sales and Marketing, TelevisaUnivison 35:23

7M ago35:23

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"In order to reach and engage our audience, [marketers] need to invest in culture and in language." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Donna Speciale, a 2023 Matrix Award Winner and President of U.S. Advertising, Sales and Marketing at TelevisaUnivison. Through leading a major division at the world's large…

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Google Executive Sarah Madden Armstrong says: Nobody can honor boundaries they don’t know about 37:41

7M ago37:41

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Ep. 164: Georgetown Volleyball shaped this leader’s career, which includes 20 years at The Coca-Cola Company, where she led Worldwide Agency Operations across 200 countries and was recognized as one of Advertising Age’s “Women to Watch.” In order to create a positive work-life balance, she learned how to set boundaries — but with one proviso. “Boun…

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Changemakers: Linda Boff, Chief Marketing Officer, GE 35:24

8M ago35:24

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"Storytelling means sticking with what you want people to feel, not just know." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Linda Boff, Chief Marketing Officer at GE and a 2016 NYWICI Matrix Honoree. Linda is accountable for a diverse portfolio of global marketing, advertising, brand, content, digital, sponsorships…

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Tampa Bay Partnership CEO Bemetra Simmons says: To lead you must have a coachable spirit 36:41

8M ago36:41

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Ep. 163: College basketball shaped this leader who was an executive at United Way Suncoast and enjoyed a lucrative career as a banking executive at Wells Fargo and BB&T before landing at Tampa Bay Partnership. “True competitors aren’t actually trying to beat someone else,” she shared. “They are trying to be the best that they can be, and the byprod…

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Creator of The Miracle Morning Hal Elrod teaches you how to achieve level 10 goals 40:03

8M ago40:03

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Ep. 162: Hal was told he would never walk again, and ten years later he ran an Ultra Marathon. The new “Updated & Expanded Edition” of his book The Miracle Morning outlines his six-step morning ritual. Our BONUS RESOURCE for this episode includes fill-in-the-blank notes and reflection questions. Click here to download the bonus resource. +Looking f…

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Changemakers: Christine Elliott, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Moody's Corporation 28:37

8M ago28:37

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"You're never at a standstill in terms of your growth." In this episode, WomenHeard: Changemakers host Georgia Galanoudis speaks with Christine Elliott, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Moody's Corporation and a 2023 NYWICI Matrix Award Winner. Christine's 25-year career in communications started with ABC News and she continued a fast-paced traje…

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