Best The Differing Opinions On Drake Podcast Podcasts (2024)

1
Special Solocast: How Do We Hold Onto Our Humanity in an Age of AI? 26:40

10d ago26:40

26:40

Pardon the interruption. But this is something we all need to hear. After a recent interview I noticed had great impact on those who listened it felt important to share this in the form of a solocast of sorts. What follows is a blend of poetry, philosophy and a cautionary tale to an ever-changing industry. You might say it’s an unrequited letter to…

1
Episode 136: A Different Kind of Country with Drake Jensen 1:24:41

1M ago1:24:41

1:24:41

Drake Jensen is a different kind of country. An early pioneer and a man whose music helped me at a pivotal time in my life. Drake sings with an open heart and that still gives some in this world some heartburn. And that suits him just fine. Drake and I first met back in 2011 when I reached out to him to thank him for his music and for being the cou…

1
Episode 135: The Pride Edition with Brian Johnson 1:09:07

3M ago1:09:07

1:09:07

Each year, around this time, I like to feature a story in an episode I refer to as the PRIDE Edition. It is in this annual episode I feature an inspirational story of one human’s endeavor to authenticity and journey to joy. As many of us know, that is often a lifelong journey and one that comes with inordinate amounts of heartbreak and hopefully, e…

1
Bonus Episode: The Tortured Poets Department First Public Reading 9:04

4M ago9:04

9:04

Yes, you're the understudy to the Tortured Poet…you just didn’t know it.I had nearly forgotten about the event of the season arriving in the overnight hours to our digital devices. And this morning, as I prepare for my first public poetry reading, I have to smile, because the universe always has a way of showing us “a way.” I have been thinking abo…

1
Episode 134: Birth of a Salesman with Carson Heady 50:12

5M ago50:12

50:12

On this episode we meet multi award winning Sales Leader and All Around Luminary, Carson Heady. Carson is a bestselling author of five books in addition to being one of Microsoft's most influential Directors and #1 Social Sellers. He is a Global Sales Trainer, a podcast host and 🏆 award-winning mentor to many teams and talent. You will love this co…

1
Episode 133: All Pride, No Ego with Jim Fielding 1:05:10

5M ago1:05:10

1:05:10

Jim Fielding, a proud Ohio native and Indiana University Hoosier, started his career on the department store floor. Over the next 30 years, he would lead some of the world’s most beloved media and retail brands, including The Gap, Disney, Claire’s, Dreamworks, and 20th Century Fox. Jim is known for his ability to combine storytelling and product me…

1
Episode 132: Simple but Profound in Human Design with Becky Morrison 51:20

5M ago51:20

51:20

Honored to welcome back Becky Morrison for the third time to the podcast. This time we talk about something powerful, simple and profound...HUMAN DESIGN. You are going to love this conversation. Reach out to Becky if you would like to learn more at untanglehappiness.comBy Bill Kirst

1
Episode 131: Rediscovering Your Legacy with Qiana Sanders 56:15

6M ago56:15

56:15

Prepare for a powerful conversation of healing and rediscovering your legacy with the one and only, the incredibly inspiring Qiana Sanders. Qiana and I met in the newly minted hallways of a corporate office and in that first meeting we somehow knew we would be longtime friends and champions of change along the way. Qiana's story is one rooted in th…

1
Episode 130: "Not the Only One in This Town" with Brooke Hatala 43:20

7M ago43:20

43:20

Excited to welcome the first guest of 2024 with Brooke Hatala. Brooke is a rising star as a singer/songwriter in Nashville. "The North Carolina native’s penchant for honest storytelling with a tinge of rocking energy makes Hatala a perfect fit for Nashville’s new era.” And while she is not the only one in in the town of Nashville, she is certainly …

1
Episode 129: Infinite Growth And A Year Of Eights 23:15

7M ago23:15

23:15

Be kind. This episode might be one of my first solo episodes that I recorded at length after much reflection going into 2024. And believe it or not, I was nervous every time I got in front of the mic. It is not perfect, but it is real. And it is me. It is probably indicative of the energy many of us went into 2024 with - slightly nervous and holdin…

1
Episode 128: A Redux & Reunion with Paul McCarthy, The F.I.R.E.D. Leader 1:21:44

9M ago1:21:44

1:21:44

On Episode 128, we reunite with Paul McCarthy, who has been on quite the journey as he authored and published The F.I.R.E.D. Leader, the leadership and disruption playbook for the next generation. And on the heels of the most operatic firing of the world's most famous tech talent and leader - Sam Altman, Paul's book is proving to be a must read. In…

1
Episode 127: Digital Wellbeing with Ståle Hansen 49:00

11M ago49:00

49:00

When was the last time you set a boundary? You know the ones you set for your sanity, your solitude and your serenity? Well, what if I told you that no matter how hard you worked to integrate mindfulness and meditation into your life and workday, you could be missing the biggest offender to your peace of mind which we encounter daily. Yes, those di…

1
Episode 126: Conducting Change with Tim Seelig 1:01:37

11M ago1:01:37

1:01:37

One of the most enjoyable and rewarding aspects of hosting and running a podcast is when a guest you have just interviewed feels seen, heard and believed. And it is from that place of belonging that he or she so enthusiastically says, “Oh, you know who you should have on your show…” And another bridge is built to another human I wouldn’t have met o…

1
Episode 125: The Best or Nothing with Jon Meadows 41:01

12M ago41:01

41:01

My next guest opens the aperture to untapped potential, illuminates lifelong purpose and captures possibility for healing, all from the most complex canvas on earth…the human face. Jon Meadows is a high-end headshot photographer and expression coach whose work changes lives. He builds up his subjects teaching them how to present themselves on camer…

1
2023 Fall Season Opener & Preview 2:23

12M ago2:23

2:23

Welcome back to Coffee & Change. After a much needed summer break, we are returning to kick off the Fall 2023 Season. This season we will be connecting with many creatives and hearing their stories in change. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoy the upcoming Fall lineup of guests, starting next week.…

1
Special Episode: Creativity & Change - A Discussion with Isis Latham 26:46

1y ago26:46

26:46

Such an honor to join Isis Latham and the Evolution Business Development Podcast with a few fellow hearts, each along their journey in storytelling and change making.🎧 As a podcast host and storyteller, I encourage all who listen...consider ways to find your voice and discover your roots. The transformative power of telling your story with these go…

1
Limited Audio Series: Leading Change in the Era of AI - Part 4 6:09

1y ago6:09

6:09

In Part 4 of this Limited Audio Series exploring Generative AI, we discuss the power of and importance of Altruism in the arena of policy setting for Generative AI. Every gesture counts. If we are going to find out humanity in these technologies, then every gesture counts.By Bill Kirst

1
Limited Audio Series: Leading Change In the Era of AI - Part 3 10:07

1y ago10:07

10:07

Part 3 of a Limited Audio Series on Leading Change in the Era of AI. A reflection on all the testimony on the topic of Generative AI.By Bill Kirst

1
Limited Audio Series: Leading Change in the Era of AI - Part 2 8:48

1y ago8:48

8:48

Limited Audio Series: Leading Change in the Era of AI - Part 2. Are we sleepwalking through technology? What role has AI played in increasing our technology somnambulism? How do we wake up to what is happening all around us? Thanks for the listen.By Bill Kirst

1
Limited Audio Series: Leading Change in The Era of AI - Part 1 4:24

1y ago4:24

4:24

Limited Audio Series on Leading Change in the Era of AI. This is an audio accompaniment to a LinkedIn Newsletter with the same title authored by the host, Bill Kirst. Enjoy the brief listen and deep reflections from each in this series.By Bill Kirst

1
June 1 Interlude: A Summer Sign Off 1:52

1y ago1:52

1:52

Before taking the summer off to restore, rejuvenate and research new guests, I wanted to share a brief interlude to thank all the loyal listeners around the world. We've reached a milestone with 50,000 full episode listens from people around the world. Remember to keep chasing your dreams, no matter what. Perseverance, resilience and passion matter…

1
Episode 124: The Art & Science Of Change with Tim Creasey, Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci 1:04:38

1y ago1:04:38

1:04:38

Tim Creasey is the Chief Innovation Officer at Prosci, the research-based organziation focused solely on change management. Tim is a change expert, researcher and author who focuses on achieving change success with and through people. His work forms the world’s largest body of knowledge in change management.Tim's role as Chief Innovation Officer at…

1
Episode 123: Casting, Context & Connection With Mark Rowe 1:01:20

1y ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Mark Rowe is southern born actor who grew up in Tennessee. He spent a decade in New York City as a stage actor, and, since 2012 has lived in LA, Atlanta and New York, working in film, television, commercials and theater. Today in conversation with Mark we will hear about his change journey that took him from “You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown” all th…

1
Episode 122: Songs & Starseeds with Emily Falvey 43:23

1+ y ago43:23

43:23

Emily Falvey is a Nashville-based singer/songwriter. She is an alumna of Belmont University's Curb College, graduating in 2018 with a B.A. in Songwriting & a B.B.A. in Music Business. Falvey signed an exclusive, worldwide publishing agreement with Shane McAnally's publishing company, SMACKSongs, in April 2018. The single she penned for Big Loud art…

1
Episode 121: The Light Meeting 53:44

1+ y ago53:44

53:44

Remember back to the days of pandemic lockdown, when so many of us tapped into the well of mindfulness, meditation and mental wellness apps? Perhaps you dusted off the Headspace app in your phone or maybe you discovered an app called Insight Timer, discovering audio treasures and tracks including music to help us heal amidst our unyielding grief. I…

1
Episode 120: A Decade Of Change with Kristen Mullery & Matt Hennessy 53:45

1+ y ago53:45

53:45

Over a decade ago I had the opportunity to meet and mentor two incredible consultants, who were just starting out in their careers at IBM in Washington, DC. Together we created a family-like environment, and worked like we were in a startup, always having each other’s back and hyper focused on the mission our daily work supported. That mission was …

1
Episode 119: The Healing Continues with David Carnevale & Brian Kirst 1:04:01

1+ y ago1:04:01

1:04:01

In 2020 over 18 million students applied to go to college. And 17.7 million of those students applied for financial aid. Applying for financial aid can be a daunting and emotional process for students and families. In my research for this episode, I learned that in 2020 the number of submitted applications of the FAFSA, the Free Application for Fed…

1
Interlude: All The King's Horses 8:46

1+ y ago8:46

8:46

Welcome back. And pardon the interruption. It is a time of reflection in the times we are in. And as such, my partner in composition, a man I am fortunate to call a friend, has scored a new seasonal anthem for the podcast. You may reflect back on his previous seasonal scores, or even his powerful story shared in Episode 72, Playing it Through with …

1
Episode 118: The Warmth & Wonder of Inclusive Change with Sydney Brunson 55:17

1+ y ago55:17

55:17

Sydney is journalist turned strategist with a unique blend of experience in diversity & inclusion, management consulting and people strategy. Her superpower is th ability to connect and influence - With a knack for leaning into hard and uncomfortable conversations with employees of all levels. She is anchored in doing work that is meaningful and di…

1
Episode 117: Architecting Change with Beth Banks Cohn 48:48

1+ y ago48:48

48:48

My guest on Episode 117 is Beth Banks Cohn, PhD. As President of ADRA Change Architects, Beth helps individuals and organizations reach their full potential. She uses a highly developed organizational intuition to help them see what others might have missed. All efforts are focused on giving the business results they desire.With over 25 years of bu…

1
Episode 116: Climate Change & Essential Activism with Drew Wilkinson 53:41

1+ y ago53:41

53:41

My next guest could write an opus on what it feels like to lead and live in change. I first heard Drew Wilkinson’s story on a the Powered by the People podcast at Microsoft, and instantly found myself drawn in to learn more about his story, most intriguingly the path that led a modern day poet to go from the stage life as the lead singer of a hardc…

1
Episode 115: Independence & Change with Canaan Cox 38:36

1+ y ago38:36

38:36

I met my next guest sailing somewhere in the waters of the Eastern Caribbean in 2014. Canaan Cox began his career singing on Cruise Ships and is now one of Nashville’s fastest rising Independent artists. A true entertainer, Canaan is what some in the industry might consider a triple threat. Actor, singer, dancer…and now he has director and producer…

1
Episode 114: In Real Flow with Brandi Olson 46:40

1+ y ago46:40

46:40

Brandi Olson believes that you shouldn’t have to choose between doing good, important work, and your own humanity. An expert in organizational design and agility, she teaches leaders how to solve problems and adapt fast with high-performing teams. Brandi is a best-selling author of Real Flow: Break the Burnout Cycle and Unlock High Performance in t…

1
Episode 113: Ten Principles Of Character With Coach Gary Waters 50:00

1+ y ago50:00

50:00

Coach GARY WATERS spent 11 seasons (2006-2017) as Winningest Coach in Cleveland State University’s Program History. With over two decades of experience in coaching, Waters has seen many changes within the profession over the years, and has worked tirelessly to instill a core of values and integrity, both on and off the court. Together, we talk abou…

1
Episode 112: Universal Change with CDR Scott Kelly 46:58

1+ y ago46:58

46:58

My guest on Episode 112 needs almost no introduction. Scott Kelly is a former military fighter pilot and test pilot, an engineer, a retired astronaut, and a retired U.S. Navy captain. A veteran of four space flights, who has commanded the International Space Station on three expeditions and was a member of the yearlong mission to the ISS. In Octobe…

1
Episode 111: Discovering Friendship Through the Pages with Thomas Mallon 1:04:12

1+ y ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Our final episode of 2022 is a unique episode for me. My guest, Thomas Mallon, is an author whose work is special in my life. His novel “Fellow Travelers” created a lasting bond and memory for me and my husband, and is a gleaming gemstone in the mosaic that is our relationship. We used to talk of how great it would be to someday invite Thomas Mallo…

1
Episode 110: A Conversation 32 Years In the Making with Rory Woonsue 1:18:15

1+ y ago1:18:15

1:18:15

Imagine being able to go back and have a conversation with your 12 year old self. Imagine being able to share all the things you had learned along the way, to celebrate your unwavering resilience, to honor your fortitude and most importantly admire your compassion for change. While it may not seem achievable, this next conversation with Rory Woonsu…

1
Episode 109: Pivot to Joy with Dele Downs Kooley 1:23:42

1+ y ago1:23:42

1:23:42

On Episode 109, I welcome a long overdue conversation with Dele Downs Kooley. Dele and I met on a panel for the Women in Tech Regatta in Seattle. We both hit it off sharing our backgrounds in the military and as fate would have it, we would be working together a year or so later. Her story is one that will remind you the power and importance of the…

1
Episode 108: Perseverance in Prose with Ed Cleaves 55:55

1+ y ago55:55

55:55

Edward Cleaves is the author of Kind Soul, Closet Maniac: A Memoir – a tale of a kid trying to escape a horrible past and navigate an uncertain future. All the while never giving up, and eventually coming to terms with life. Ever vigilant and ever hopeful. This is a powerful story rooted plainly with purpose and perseverance in prose. Learn more ab…

1
Episode 107: Accepting Imbalance & Change with Bryan Komornik 1:04:06

1+ y ago1:04:06

1:04:06

On Episode 107, we meet Bryan Komornik. Bryan is a Partner at West Monroe where he leads and focuses on Healthcare Management and Health Strategy Solutions. Bryan is also an Executive Board Member at Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare, a non profit that provides integrated care that enables people in mental health recovery to build meaningful and indepe…

1
Episode 106: Finding Your Breath with Steven Jaggers 1:00:00

1+ y ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Welcome back and thanks for listening. As we approach the Thanksgiving Day Holiday here in the United States, I want to extend my gratitude and thanks to all the listeners that keep this show vibrant, relevant and growing. One of the many gifts I get to experience from this platform built on a passion for both storytelling and story listening are t…

1
Episode 105: Pathways, Tunnels & Trails on the Dark Watch - An Alongside Listen 5:58

2y ago5:58

5:58

To listen is to practice...To listen is to prompt...To listen is to love.Thank you for joining me in and adventure in attunement and an alongside listen. New Seasonal Theme music composed by Jason Latham. Poetry and words written by Bill Kirst and Jason Latham.By Bill Kirst

1
Episode 104: Choose Happy With Landon Kissinger 1:11:11

2y ago1:11:11

1:11:11

Landon Kissinger is a Manager at West Monroe and a member of the firm’s Customer Experience practice, where he focuses on High Performance Contact Centers, Salesforce CRM and Customer Experience Strategy. With a technical background and an unmatched passion for people Landon continues to work on his pedigree with his uncommon blend of technology an…

1
Episode 103: The Debrief with Jon Becker 1:37:00

2y ago1:37:00

1:37:00

Jon Becker has spent his life’s work making sure that those in uniform – all uniforms – are all secure. Spanning nearly four decades of service to law enforcement and military special operations units around the world, Jon’s commitment and expertise has influenced the innovation and application of tactical equipment for operators from around the wo…

1
Episode 102: Healing with Rudy Hunter 1:01:00

2y ago1:01:00

1:01:00

On Episode 102, I am joined by Rudy Hunter who shares an incredible story in grief, loss, love and healing. Rudy is a unique healer, teacher and author who has worked with people and animals for 30 years to help them heal. Rudy's customers and clients have shared such sentiment as "If teddy bears could speak, they would sound like Rudy Hunter." Rud…

1
Episode 101: Scaling for Success with Andrew Bartlow 48:39

2y ago48:39

48:39

My guest on this episode is Andrew Bartlow, who brings 25 years of Human Resources and Talent Management experience to share in stories, wisdom and insights earned while supporting organizations of all sizes, stages and complexity. He is the co-author of “Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High Growth Organizations. He also leads Series B C…

1
Episode 100: The Resounding Questions 16:16

2y ago16:16

16:16

On episode 100, I took time to sit with the resounding questions and reflect on the answers that formulated from a place of deep listening, raw vulnerability and heartfelt appreciation after having hosted 99 conversations with changemakers and guests. During the Summer of 2022, I went back to relisten and reacquaint myself with all the stories in c…

1
Episode 99: Let's Go With Julio - A Reunion Conversation 53:55

2y ago53:55

53:55

On Episode 99, I welcome back a former guest who holds the accolade of being the most listened to and most shared episode of this podcast. You may remember Julio from Episode 74 where he shared with us the importance of working on a kinder, healthier world. A year has passed since we had Julio on the podcast, and it is an understatement to say a lo…

1
Episode 98: The Unvoiced Man with David Watson 53:14

2y ago53:14

53:14

On Episode 98, I seized the opportunity to meet with a friend for the first time near one of my favorite places on the planet. If you have visited the Presidio, Fort Mason and Chrissy Field in San Francisco, California, then you know the magnetism and majesty of that part of the world. Amidst the radiant reflection of the Golden Gate Bridge, once d…

1
Episode 97: Power of Perseverance and Prosperity with Dr. Fabiana Claure 45:53

2y ago45:53

45:53

Fabiana Claure is my guest on this episode. Fabiana lies at the intersection of some of my favorite topics…music, business and technology. As the founder of the Musicians Profit Umbrella, Fabiana works with musicians to develop strategies to build financial and artistic freedom with prosperity. As you will hear in her story, she is passionate about…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

The Differing Opinions On Drake Podcast

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide