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Anne Heche's BETTER TOGETHER With Anne & Heather is a podcast where we affirm that we are "Better Together." We celebrate friendship, and we believe that we can create more joy in the world by sharing our stories, stumbles, and triumphs. We curate the most fascinating guests for our listeners and us so we all can expand our knowledge and progress our curiosity. But, let's face it -- we are not fabulous all by ourselves! We are Braver together. Stronger together. Crazier together. Happier tog ...
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Not Your Little Lady is a podcast featuring women living outside of the South's socially accepted norms. Listen and relate as we laugh, cry and share stories about facing obstacles and how it feels to come out on the other side. We will talk about things that piss us off, the booze we like to drink, and historical women who have made a difference. Topic experts will give advice and relay realistic steps on how to implement it in our daily lives. We’ll explore the importance of women owning t ...
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Welcome to the Take A Seat podcast, hosted by Cameron and James, brought to you by our legendary sponsor Suncoast Spinners Wheelchair Basketball Cameron and James bring awareness to disability sports and supports. We talk to experts and athletes with a disability from around the world! Listen to the Take A Seat podcast fortnightly from the 28th February 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This episode's guest, Anne Hull, is one of the many fantastic authors who will be at this year's Miami Book Fair which will be held from November 12th-19th at Miami Dade College. Hull is on the podcast to talk to us about her memoir, Through the Groves. We chat about her personal experiences growing up in Florida, her parents and what it is like re…
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After a month or so hiatus due to sickness and grad school, there's a new episode. On this episode guest we are starting our two episode celebration of the Miami Book Fair which will be held from November 12th to 19th at Miami Dade College! Halle Hill, one of the many fantastic authors who will be there, is this episode's guest. Hill is on the podc…
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It's a new episode and it's about making changes within the coffee community. This episode's guest is Marissa Childers, founder of TanBrown Coffee. She's on today to talk to us about who she is, her company, and why we should all be drinking Asian coffee. The Things That Pissed Us Off are men and the Supreme Court's harmful decisions. The Who's tha…
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After a bit of a hiatus due to grad school's one Maymester, NYLL is back! This episode's guest is Ashley Jones, founder of the non-profit Love Not Lost. Ashley is on to chat with us about her non-profit, grief and loss and how she uses photography as a way to help others heal. The Who's that Lady (from History) is Zaida Ben-Yusef, an American portr…
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In Conversation with Ann Scoular – The power of effective coaching
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Access the podcast transcript here. Ann Scoular, co-founder of Myla Campbell, talks to Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie about coaching, leadership development and the application of psychology and neuroscience in the workplace. She outlines criteria for effective coaching and emphasises the importance of leaders modeling a culture of coaching i…
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In Conversation with John Amaechi OBE – Being an ethical leader
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Access the podcast transcript here. Psychologist John Amaechi, a former NBA basketball player, shares his his journey to sporting success and his decision to pursue a career in psychology. Talking to Future Talent Learning's Karam Filfilan, he also discusses ethics in business and his personal principles, stressing the importance of creating cultur…
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In Conversation with Bruce Daisley – How to be happier in the modern world of work
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Access the podcast transcript here. Bruce Daisley, (then) head of Twitter's EMEA business and host of the podcast series Eat Sleep Work Repeat shares his insights around the changing world of work with Future Talent Learning's Mary Appleton. They discuss Daisley's views on work culture, his role at Twitter and his mission to help people be happier …
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In Conversation with Lord Chris Holmes – Overcoming the odds to achieve our goals
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Access the podcast transcript here. Lord Chris Holmes, Great Britain's most successful Paralympic swimmer, explains how he has achieved his goals despite losing his sight as a teenager. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Mary Appleton, he highlights the importance of self-determination and self-belief and emphasises the potential of the …
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In Conversation with Adam Kingl – Exploring the future of leadership
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Access the podcast transcript here. Adam Kingl, managing director for Europe at Duke Corporate Education, discusses societal trends and changes in the workplace. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie, Kingl talks about the evolution of capitalism, the perspectives of younger employees and why businesses must adapt to meet the ch…
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In Conversation with Emma Birchall – Adapting to the 100-year life
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Access the podcast transcript here. Emma Birchall, head of insight and forecasting at Hotspots Movement, explores the implications of longer lives for society and business. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Karam Filfilan, she explains why we need to reskill and reinvent ourselves continuallly to stay valuable in the workforce and why o…
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In Conversation with Hashi Mohamed – Exploring inequality, social mobility and workplace diversity
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Access the podcast transcript here. Barrister and broadcaster Hashi Mohamed talks to Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie about inequality and barriers to social mobility in context to his own upbringing. Mohamed shares his experiences of growing up in deprived areas of the UK, going through the education system and beating the odds to become a bar…
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In Conversation with Tim Campbell – Diversity, apprenticeships and working for Lord Sugar
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Access the podcast transcript here. In this episode, we chat with Tim Campbell, head of global citizenship at AMS and winner of the first series of TV show The Apprentice. Talking to Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie, Campbell describes his own entrepreneurial journey, his passion for future talent initiatives and his belief in apprenticeships a…
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In Conversation with Tracey Groves – Purpose, trust and the #MeToo movement
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Access the podcast transcript here. Tracy Groves, CEO and founder of Intelligent Ethics, shares her expertise in corporate conduct and ethics with Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie. Groves emphasises the importance of trustworthiness in leadership and the need for leaders to be authentic and engage at a transformational level. She also addresses…
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In Conversation with EY's David Brewin – Managing mental health in a high-pressure role
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Access the podcast transcript here. In this episode, David Brewin, a partner at EY, shares his experiences of struggling with detachment and depression for most of his adult life – and suffering a breakdown in 2010. He talks to Future Talent Learning's Karam Filfilan about the importance of seeking help and the value of self-reflection, and provide…
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In Conversation with EY's Harvey Lewis – Managing talent and disruptive technology
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Access the podcast transcript here. In this episode, EY's Harvey Lewis, a data scientist (and real-life rocket scientist), urges leaders to look at talent in conjunction with technology. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Tom Ritchie, he outlines how EY uses AI in its tax practice to help people to their jobs more efficiently and effecti…
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In Conversation with Unilever's Geoff McDonald – Removing stigma around mental ill health
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Access the podcast transcript here. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's Tom Richie, Geoff McDonald, former global vice president of HR at Unilever, shares his personal struggles with mental ill health. He talks about stigma and suggests practical steps organisations can take to support employee wellbeing – including investing in education…
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In Conversation with Alistair Campbell – Combining winning and wellbeing
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Access the podcast transcript here. Writer and strategist Alistair Campbell talks to Future Talent Learning's CEO Jim Carrick-Birtwell about leadership and the showmanship of winning. He shares his own journey towards openness around mental health, and emphasises the role employers play in supporting wellbeing and embracing different perspectives. …
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In Conversation with Dr Alan Watkins – The future of leadership in an age of technology
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Access the podcast transcript here. We talk to physician and neuroscientist Dr Alan Watkins, founder of leadership consultancy Complete, about the impact of digital transformation on leaders. In conversation with Future Talent Learning's CEO Jim Carrick-Birtwell, Watkins explores the implications of AI on jobs, the need for 'polymath integrators' i…
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In Conversation with Simon Fanshawe OBE – What is the value of a diverse workforce?
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Access the podcast transcript here. Writer and broadcaster Simon Fanshawe OBE, managing director of consultancy Diversity by Design and a co-founder of LGBT charity Stonewall, talks to Future Talent Learning's Tom Richie about the importance of workplace D&I. They discuss the role of diversity in answering strategic business questions and the need …
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Anyone who has tried to make an appointment with the gynecologist knows how difficult it is to get in. This episode's guest is Sheereen Brown is changing that. She is on today to chat with us about Between, a healthcare company she and Asia Barnes founded that makes getting gynecological care a much smoother - and readily available - process. The W…
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After a few months hiatus, the show is back. Amy Green Smith, a certified and credentialed life coach, hypnotherapist, masterful speaker, and courageous communication expert, is the first guest of the season. She is on to chat with us about her career path into life coaching, how to stop people pleasing, finding your voice and advice on how to deal…
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In episode 26 Cameron and James invite Michael Frogley to take a seat with them. Mike Frogley is highly regarded among the greatest wheelchair basketball minds in the world. He is a leader, a mentor, and an innovator who is actively involved in the development of the sport at all levels. Frog began playing basketball when he was 10 years old. He co…
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In episode 25 Cameron and James review their amazing first year of podcasting. Having learnt so much from our guests and producing team we are super happy with our first year. During the episode, we outline the difficulties we had recording in different time zones, our favourite episodes, some key take-home messages, and our future plans for 2023 a…
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Heather Duffy reads some passages from Anne’s book, Call Me Anne. Purchase a copy of Call Me Anne https://a.co/d/9eMtszDBy Straw Hut Media
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Reverse Inclusion with Suncoast Spinners and Dr Bridie Kean
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In episode 24 Cameron and James invite Dr Bridie Keans to take a seat with them. During the episode Bridie talks all things about where her journey started with wheelchair basketball and the people that influenced her to be the player and individual she is today. The conversation then swung between Suncoast spinners and their Reverse Inclusion prog…
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Heather & Ryan bring you an “emergency” podcast episode as Anne’s finished book arrives in the mail. Opening the package with the completed book is a moment that should be recognized with The Better Together Tribe. Tickets to book signing Order copy of "Call me Anne" hereBy Straw Hut Media
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In episode 23 Cameron and James invite Aussie megastar Adam Hills to take a seat with them. There is very little that Adam hasn’t done in his life like meeting the Royal Family, representing Australia at the rugby league World Cup, hosting TV shows like Spicks and Specks and The Last Leg , performing at international stand up comedy festivals, and …
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In episode 22 Cameron and James invite Anne Usher formally Dickins to take a seat with them. Prior to her impairment Anne was an avid cyclist which all ended one day when she bent over to put on her shoe. After suffering from the medical emergency of cauda equina syndrome, Anne was left with limitations in her lower limbs. These impairments resulte…
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New found bromance with World Champion Sebastian Bechara
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In episode 21 Cameron and James invite Sebastian Bechara to take a seat with them. Unfortunately, Cameron (Australia) was unable to join James (England) in the conversation with Sebastian (England) due to the time difference and travel difficulties suffered on the day of the interview. Sebastian Bechara was a vital part of the English Wheelchair Ru…
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This episode's guest is Maud Newton, author of Ancestor Trouble, A Reckoning and A Reconcilitation. She is also a guest at the Miami Book Fair, an annual book festival in Miami, Florida that runs from Nov 13- Nov 20. On the episode we chat about her book, dealing with families at Thanksgiving and what it means to live in the South and learn about y…
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Dr Dinesh Palipana 1 superhero many super powers
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In episode 20 Cameron and James invite Dr Dinesh Palipana to take a seat with them. Dinesh is an extremely talented man who has not only completed his doctorate but is a fully qualified lawyer, author, researcher, advocate, and all round great bloke. His passion for patient Centred care in large medical systems is second to none. Striving to be gre…
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Rebranding Paralympics Australia with Lynne Anderson
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In episode 19 Cameron and James invite Lynne Anderson to take a seat with them. Lynne was the CEO of Paralympics Australia from 2015 to 2021. She was involved in arguably the two most difficult Paralympic Games in modern times. Having successfully steered Australia through the Rio and Tokyo Paralympics Lynne stepped down as CEO at the end of 2021 t…
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Dr Brennan Jacoby - Are you as curious as you’d like to be?
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Access the podcast transcript here. What is curiosity? Why does it matter in the workplace? And what stops us being curious? To answer these questions, Ross G and Ross D are joined by Dr Brennan Jacoby, philosopher and founder of Philosophy at Work, an organisation that helps businesses think their best. Brennan holds a B.A., M.A. and Ph.D in philo…
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Jacinda Townsend, a native of South Central Kentucky and author of Mother Country, is this episode's guest and in November she will be at the Miami Book Fair which runs from November 13-20th at Miami Dade College. Jacinda is on to talk with us about her book Mother Country and how her childhood in the South influences her career. The Things that Pi…
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Heather speaks from her heart what the Better Together tribe meant to Anne. Preorder Call me Anne nowhttps://www.amazon.com/Call-Me-Anne-Heche/dp/1627783318By Straw Hut Media
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Push Your Limits to wheelaroo captaincy - Brad Grove
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In episode 18 Cameron and James invite Brad Grove to take a seat with them. Brad has been playing wheelchair rugby league in Australia since it’s inception In 2010. He has recently been inducted as skyring Wheelaroo #14 and the man to lead the skyring wheelaroos at the rugby league World Cup. As the founder of Push Your Limits Foundation Brad is ch…
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Nic Marks - Why is it important to have a happy team?
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Access the podcast transcript here. Why is it important to have a happy team? Can we measure happiness? And what can I do to help make my team happier? To answer these questions, Ross D and Ross G are speaking to world-renowned happiness expert Nic Marks. Nic uses statistics to research workplace culture, measure happiness, and create lasting, posi…
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John Simmons and Neil Baker - Why does good writing matter?
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Access the podcast transcript here. Why does good writing matter? What impact does good writing have at work? What tends to go wrong? And how can we, as managers, foster a culture of good writing in our teams? To answer these questions, Nathalie and Ross G are joined by writers John Simmons and Neil Baker. John is an independent writer and brand co…
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Adam Kingl - How can we become more adaptable?
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Access the podcast transcript here. How can we become more adaptable? What do we mean by ‘adaptability’? And what personal habits can we adopt that will help us? To answer these questions, Nathalie and Ross G are joined by author, speaker and educator Adam Kingl. Adam teaches at business schools around the world, regularly appears in the press, and…
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Adam Kingl - How can organisations define their purpose?
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Access the podcast transcript here. What is a ‘purpose’? Why is it so important for Generation Y in particular? And how do we create a purpose statement? To answer these questions, Nathalie and Ross G are joined by author, speaker and educator Adam Kingl. Adam teaches at business schools around the world, regularly appears in the press, and is the …
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Laura Kerbey - How can we better include neurodivergent colleagues?
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Access the podcast transcript here. What is neurodiversity? What struggles do neurodivergent people face? And what are the benefits of having a team with neurodivergent people in it? To help explore these questions, Ross G and Ross D are joined by Laura Kerbey, founder of NEST – Neurodivergent Education Support and Training. Laura has a degree in P…
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Karine George - How can we learn new behaviours at work?
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Access the podcast transcript here. How can we learn new behaviours at work? What gets in the way of learning new skills and developing new behaviours? And what are some helpful techniques that help us learn at work? To explore this question, Ross G and Ross D are joined by Karine George, an award-winning educationalist who worked as a headteacher …
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In episode 17 Cameron and James invite Hani Watson to take a seat with them. Hani is an Australian Para Powerlifter who has recently won a bronze medal at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games. We have a great laugh while talking about the major misconceptions and road blocks arising with women and people with a disability in powerlifting. This po…
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Michelle Waymire, founder of Young & Scrappy, is this episode's guest. She chats with us about her career as a financial advisor & coach, financial literacy, why it's important, and how women and femme-identifying individuals in the South can make the most of our money to live our best lives and experience financial freedom. The Things that Pissed …
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Producer, Ryan Tillotson, shares some updates about Better Together.By Straw Hut Media
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MakingTrax with Inclusive Tourism and Jezza Williams
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In episode 16 Cameron and James invite Jezza Williams to take a seat with them. Jezza is the CEO of Making Trax a new zealand company pushing inclusive tourism around the world. The foundation is designed to show people and companies how they can push their limits. You do not know what is possible if you do not challenge yourself. This podcast is p…
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Alan Watkins - What's the difference between mental health and emotional self-regulation?
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Access the podcast transcript here. Are we unhealthily obsessed with mental health? What does ‘mental health’ mean in an organisational context? And is it really good for us to switch off and take a break? To explore this question, Ross G and Ross D are joined by Dr Alan Watkins, a physician-turned-leadership-consultant. Alan now runs a leadership …
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Nathalie Nahai - Is it important to work for a company that shares my values?
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Access the podcast transcript here. Is it important to work for a company that shares my values? To answer this question, Ross D and Ross G are joined by author, speaker and podcast co-host Nathalie Nahai. We discuss: The role that values play in choosing our employers The limitations of psychometric testing Examples of companies that clearly demon…
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Nick Stanhope - How can we go beyond Design Thinking?
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Access the podcast transcript here. What is ‘design thinking’? How do we apply it? And can design thinking help us solve complex problems? To answer these questions, Ross G and Nathalie are joined by Nick Stanhope, founder and CEO of Shift, a team of designers, researchers and strategists who use research and creativity to solve challenging social …
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Dorie Clark - How does networking work in a digital age?
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Access the podcast transcript here. Why is networking important? If you're good at your job, and can demonstrate that, what purpose does it serve? To answer these questions, Ross D and Ross G are joined by consultant, speaker and author Dorie Clark. Dorie was named one of the Top 50 business thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, and teaches executiv…
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