Best Carl Reid & Shawn Acheampong Podcasts (2024)

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Someone has to be FIRST, an Interview with Jennifer Bernard 42:27

2+ y ago42:27

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Our very special guest today is Jennifer Bernard. Jennifer Bernard is a Certified Fund-Raising Executive that has held senior leadership positions within a variety of world-class organizations across the charitable and not-for-profit landscape, helping them achieve outstanding financial results and impacting communities nationwide. In December 2020…

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Your Personal Board of Directors 52:33

2+ y ago52:33

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Our very special guest today is Yvonne Ruke Akpoveta. Yvonne is a Change Management Strategist, Advisor, and Change Leadership Advocate, with over 20 years of experience helping executives, professionals, and organizations navigate through change in today’s fast-paced and disruptive environment. She is passionate about helping professionals and org…

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Maybe They Will Notice My Potential, An Interview with Ken Tomita 52:33

2+ y ago52:33

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I think a great way to introduce Ken is to read a direct quote from Grovemade‘s website. “The seeds were planted a decade ago by pure chance when I moved my custom furniture business into a humble workshop backing up to the railroad tracks. Across the street, in a run-down home, we called the “Fight Club House” lived enthusiastic entrepreneur Joe M…

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Relationship = Relating at the same level 40:59

2+ y ago40:59

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An interview with Bruno Lindia Bruno is the President and Founder of Dream Reach Achieve. In addition he has a wealth of experience in 'professional people expert '. He has personally interviewed over 150k professionals. He currently produces video series that promotes your story and your brand. He has amassed a wealth of experience and priceless i…

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The Multi-Layer Customer. An interview with Larry Leung 32:57

2+ y ago32:57

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Larry is the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of Transformidy, a consulting agency focusing on customer experience strategy, research, and design for travel and retail industry clients. Additionally, Larry is a conference speaker, educator, board member, and media contributor. ⌚️Time Stamps: 0:00 Sneak Peak 1:01 Intro 2:31 Welcome Larry Leung! …

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Give People Permission to Speak Truth to Your Life 36:30

3y ago36:30

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An Interview with John Daly John grew up in the Green Mountain State of Vermont and somehow ended up in St. Louis (he says he took a wrong turn in Cleveland). His career began researching for unexploded ordinance and chemical weapons on formerly used defense sites (it was a booming business) and then he moved on to the National Archives and Records…

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There is a Blueprint Written Inside You an Interview with Kevin Kelly 47:48

3y ago47:48

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Kevin Ervin Kelley is an architect and the co-founder of Shook Kelley, which has offices in Charlotte and Los Angeles. Shook Kelley is a strategy and design firm that studies how the environment affects behavior. The firm's client list includes well-known brands such as Harley-Davidson, Whole Foods, Kraft, Coca-Cola, Smucker, NFL football teams, th…

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Commerce Meets Creativity, Interview with Paul Syng 35:04

3y ago35:04

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Paul Syng is a Creative Director and designer focused on sales who has helped win over $1 Billion in business. He runs his own brand and design agency in India (worked on airlines, sports teams, hotels, clothing) and has been awarded top 30 under 30 by Hindustan Times (National paper), written for GQ, and orchestrated and co-founded music festivals…

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Want to Reach More? Teach More! 41:50

3y ago41:50

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Want to Reach More? Teach More! An interview with Chris Do. Chris Do is the founder of two 7 figure businesses. The first of which is Blind, an Emmy award-winning motion design studio that he ran for over 2 decades. Then in 2014, at the age of 42, he reluctantly made his first YouTube video, which altered the trajectory of his life and career. A fe…

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We are more than Lipstick 44:15

3y ago44:15

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We are more than Lipstick, an interview with the "larger than life" Dorothy Rhau. Social Entrepreneur and Stand Up Comedian. Born in Montreal and of Haitian origin, Dorothy Rhau became known as the first black female French stand-up comedian in Quebec and Canada. In December 2016, she assembled a team and created in 2018, Audace au Féminin (Feminin…

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Do I Keep Going or Pivot? 21:25

3y ago21:25

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In this episode, Marshall Fox shares his inspirational journey to becoming his own boss. Beginning in door-to-door sales, to designing a logo for free, to coaching freelancers in graphics design, Marshall shows us that with a strong drive and the right mindset, you can be successful in your career and as a person. Marshall is a graphic designer, co…

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Something Greater for Me Out There 34:30

3y ago34:30

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Something Greater for me out there In this episode, Chris shares his personal journey which at one point took him all the way to London! He explains his love for creating a culture and reminds the audience of the importance to be themselves, regardless of what others may say. Overall, Chris' experience is something that anyone can profit from. Base…

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Doing Something Different Now for your Tomorrow 27:09

3y ago27:09

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In this interview, Dion D. Lewis shares his inspirational journey beginning in the southside of Chicago, and eventually leading him to become a YouTuber and a Web Developer. Dion explains that anyone can come from anywhere and code, regardless of their background. Dion himself is living proof of that and motivation to all that hear his story. Dion …

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100lb Transformational Journey 26:33

3y ago26:33

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In this interview, Sanjay Padhiar shares his transformational weight-loss journey and how it translated into success in the business world. Sanjay also explains that not only himself, but all people should transform themselves into the best version possible. Be sure to watch until the end to hear Sanjay's extremely inspirational story. BIO: Sanjay …

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The 4 Pillars of a Transformational Practitioner-II (Live Event) 36:22

3y ago36:22

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The 4 Pillars of a Transformational Practitioner-II (Live Event) A new for us…our very first live AsIs ToBe podcast with Shawn 🏆 Acheampong and I. This is a part II conversation , an interview with Desi Narayanan Narayanan where he shares his transformational journey and his very own process by which he assists others to transform as well. Desi is …

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The 4 Pillars of a Transformational Practitioner 23:45

3+ y ago23:45

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The 4 Pillars of a Transformational Practitioner. An interview with Desi Narayanan. In this interview, Desi Narayanan explains his transformation journey and his very own process by which he assists others to transform as well. He points out that all people innately long for happiness and showcases his method on how to attain it. Desi is the invent…

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Heights of great "companies" reached and kept...through Innovation 29:50

3+ y ago29:50

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An interview with Kwesi Redwood: Kwesi quotes “The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight but they while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night." And how he uses this quote or "teachable lesson" on why continuous innovation is critical to strategic planning. Kwesi shares why we should credit Encyl…

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A non-linear path to career success 26:56

3+ y ago26:56

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An interview with Patricia S. Gatlin, where she shares career tips and how to get noticed by recruiters, her own non-linear career journey and personal projects that she manages like Black LinkedIn and Newbiesintech. Patricia, whose primary role is a coordinator at a medical school in the department of curriculum and student affairs. When she is no…

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How to promote Enterprise Adoption of Digital Transformation ~ Part II 25:13

3+ y ago25:13

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This is part 2 of a 2 part series on how to promote enterprise adoption of digital transformation from three digital transformation experts. Ema Roloff, Shawn Acheampong, and Carl Reid discuss strategy, tips, and how to prioritize projects. “Today we have a discussion with Emma Roloff who is a senior sales executive with Naviant. She is also a Co-H…

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How to promote Enterprise Adoption of Digital Transformation ~ Part I 26:34

3+ y ago26:34

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This is part 1 of a 2 part series on Tips on how to promote enterprise adoption of digital transformation from three digital transformation experts. Ema Roloff, Shawn Acheampong, and Carl Reid discuss strategy, tips, and how to prioritize projects. 00:00 Guest Intro - Shawn Acheampong & Carl Reid 02:40 Why an Adoption Strategy is Critical for Succe…

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"If you can help why not" a guiding principle for any entrepreneur journey. 26:36

3+ y ago26:36

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An interview with Karim Blair, the owner and operator of AB Logistics. Former IT Director in the non-profit sector who discusses his transformational journey to becoming an entrepreneur and launching his own logistic company. Karim quotes a phrase given to him by his mother "If you can help why not" a guiding principle that leads to his entrepreneu…

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Jordan Uytterhagen's take on "It's a Digital World. Are you part of it?" 18:05

3+ y ago18:05

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An interview with Jordan Uytterhagen who is the Managing Director, Cadence Solutions. In this podcast, Jordan speaks to the drivers that all organizations need to consider in this digital world. What has significantly changed in the workforce in comparison to pre vs. post-pandemic? Also, what digital drivers will influence financial sector processe…

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Why Digital Transformation Projects Fails 19:48

3+ y ago19:48

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Today we review why digital transformation projects fail and what lessons learned we gained from our own involvement. And surprise surprise, not all failures are related to digital technology issues as there are multiple factors (people, process, product) to consider in any complex initiative. We also share tools, tricks, and tips to course correct…

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Kyle Robinson, Lessons Learned as a Transformational Leader 18:00

3+ y ago18:00

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An interview with Kyle Robinson who is a Director for Facilities Operations, Sustainability and Support Services at The Hospital for Sick Children. Today Kyle describes how emotional leadership is required to lead Transformational change during a crisis. He also shares how his style of leadership includes being prepared to accept and pivot when fac…

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5 Common Traits of a Champion. 19:13

3+ y ago19:13

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What does Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk and Kobe Bryant have in common? Today we’re going to answer the question from one of our commentators. In a previous podcast, we discussed how transformation needs to be led by a champion. Then the natural question is..."What is an example of a champion?" So we asked a few individuals, on what they see as common…

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Mukhtar Kadiri on Successfully navigating through career Transitions 22:37

3+ y ago22:37

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An interview with Mukhtar Kadiri. “Today we have a discussions with Mukhtar Kadiri who is a Snr Technology leader, a lecturer, a true visionary in cloud computing and the founder of WorkTipsPro. He previously managed projects in the energy sector (Texas, Dubai) and Transitioned to the healthcare sector in Canada. Mukhtar answers questions like "how…

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The absolutely best way to begin your Digital Transformation journey 21:03

3+ y ago21:03

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Transformation begins with a desire to change the current state to an ideal future state. But you may discover starting a transformation project feels like “building a bridge while walking across to get to the other side”. Depending on how broad the problem is, comprehension of how to solve it and of course the budget allowance these components can…

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Jonathan Rhau on How to become Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable. 33:35

3+ y ago33:35

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An interview with Jonathan Rhau. “Today we have a discussions with Jonathan Rhau who is a Network Professional, a Technology Enthusiast and a Life Long Learner. His objective is to grow and expand his knowledge on his three main skills: Voice, Network and Software. Jonathan answers questions like "how he got into his role?"; "What was his most impa…

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Why NOW is the ideal TIME to try something NEW. 16:59

3+ y ago16:59

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Upon reflection of 2020, a common cliche comes to mind... "Time waits for no one." In this episode, we review 4 reasons why now is the IDEAL TIME to try something NEW. We also cover, what personal challenges we had to manage in 2020. And share how "something new" will have a positive impact for 2021 and beyond. ⌚️Time Stamp 0:00 - Sneak Peak 01:05 …

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Digital Transformation 2020, Year of the Ask Me Anything 20:35

3+ y ago20:35

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People have been asking or interested to know how we transformed our selves in this time of so much change. And as we are about to say goodbye to 2020 we thought to share one last podcast to reflect on the year and answer questions that we’ve been getting from the DT community. The 2020 year of the AMA. ⌚️Time Stamp 00:00 - Sneak Peak: 01:00 - 2020…

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7 Skills every Specialist needs to solve the most difficult Digital Transformations 17:42

3+ y ago17:42

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When the only tool you own is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail ~ Abraham Maslow" There are alot of tools in one's toolkit but a process engineer doesn't solely rely their tools and templates to resolve a problem. Rather, they should depends on multiple skillsets to implement an ideal digital transformation solution. Here are 7 skil…

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Here is how to best define Digital Transformation 15:55

3+ y ago15:55

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There are many definitions of digital transformation. But we discuss what does Digital Transformation mean to us from our unique perspective. And 10 simple ways on how to best define Digital Transformation. ⌚️Time Stamp 00:00 - Sneak Peak: “What does DT mean to you?” 00:40 - Traditional definition of DT 01:00 - DT is Cyclical 02:29 - DT is Change 0…

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3 Trends you need to drive the best Digital Transformation outcomes 17:23

3+ y ago17:23

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As we go through this pandemic, most companies WANT to and NEED to pivot by designing a positive Digital Transformation (DT) change. But what are the most common trends that we should consider as we design our "ACCELERATED" DT solutions. We think these 3 trends will lead to the best and most positive CX outcomes . ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 - Sneak Peak 0…

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3 Golden Questions to ask before your next Transformational Journey 16:14

3+ y ago16:14

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Before spending money or putting ideas into action with your digital transformation, be sure to ask these golden questions. 00:00 - As-Is To-Be greetings 02:08 - 3 Golden Questions 02:39 - 1. What will happen if we don't transform? 05:10 - 2. Who will lead the charge? 08:50 - 3. What is the measure of success? 15:06 - Recap of the 3 golden question…

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3 DIY Digital Transformation that are achievable right now 16:03

3+ y ago16:03

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Is it time for your company to digitally transform? Ain’t got the budget but you have the time? It's time to DIY your Digital Transformations. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 - As-Is To-Be Intro 00:21 - DIY DX topic intro 01:03 - 1. Checklist Manifesto 03:21 - 2. 5S 10:55 - 3. Kanban 15:48 - As-Is To-Be Outro 2 Digital Transformation Specialists who have imple…

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