Best Clos Podcasts (2024)

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...But I'm Grateful: Reducing Stress and Anxiety in The Workplace with Gratitude and Grounding Practices 41:33

13h ago41:33

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This week, Lori Saitz, wellness coach and founder of Zen Rabbit, encourages all of us to re-dedicate our focus to the things that fill our lives with significance: Close relationships with others and a connection to our physical and mental wellbeing. Join us as we discuss: -The permanent impact that deliberate acts of gratitude can have on relation…

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Is Paris in peril? 43:38

23h ago43:38

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Send us a Text Message. ◆ Political shift threatens Paris's growing status ◆ The liberation of securitization in Europe as Macron weakened ◆ Bond issuance returns, mostly As new parliaments form after the EU, UK and in particular, French elections, we uncover how, despite each poll resulting in the widely expected outcome, capital markets might nev…

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Cutting Toxic Ties 1:06:45

2d ago1:06:45

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Family is everything right? Except when they're not! Join us this week as we have another special guest interview with Bo's husband Dave! He shares his experiences growing up in a toxic family environment and how that eventually led him to cutting ties.By The Dinner Agenda

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INTERNATIONAL VALUE MYSTERIES 35:15

3d ago35:15

35:15

With special guest David Samra, managing director of Artisan Partners.

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"Yankees Hat at a Red Sox Game" w/ Nubiaa Shabaka 34:02

3d ago34:02

34:02

Nubiaa Shabaka combines a wealth of expertise in privacy/cybersecurity with a deep curiosity and love of learning/collaborating. It is a skill we have consistently seen in several big organization CPOs. And Nubiaa has had some of the biggest roles you can have in privacy/cyber at a mix of very complex organizations. Currently she is the VP, & Chief…

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S6 E16: An Honest Dialogue About the Skills-First Era 34:45

5d ago34:45

34:45

Bob Mosher, Chief Learning Evangelist at Apply Synergies, joins the show to have an honest dialogue about the current skills-first, upskilling, and/or reskilling investments in organizations. We discuss how we can learn from similar moments in history (especially the failures), define what we mean by “skill, and how to shift from knowledge to appli…

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Debt and democracy — how polls, politics and protest weigh on capital markets 22:12

8d ago22:12

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Send us a Text Message. ◆ UK ousts Tories from power... ◆ ... setting up final round of French elections as only bar to primary market revival ◆ EM debt restructurings: balancing what creditors demand with what voters need This week, we looked once again at the intersection of politics and capital markets. The Labour Party, as predicted, won the UK…

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Summer Lovin 50:45

9d ago50:45

50:45

Drop those negative thoughts, and join Bo and CLo as they dive into body positivity! Embrace your unique self and celebrate every (damn) curve.By The Dinner Agenda

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A COMPELLING MODEL 39:12

10d ago39:12

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With special guest Shaun Usmar, founder and CEO of Triple Flag Precious Metals Corp.

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Teaching The Geek: How Experts Can Connect with Non-expert Audiences through Empathy 43:37

11d ago43:37

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Neil Thompson, founder of Teach The Geek, joins the show this week to share his insights on how experts can better connect with and teach non-experts. Join us as we discuss: -The communication divide between experts in big tech and much of society -The reasons many experts fail to communicate effectively with non-experts -What it means to have empa…

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The mutual savings bank that loves M&A 41:56

15d ago41:56

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Send us a Text Message. ◆ Natixis’s sometimes requited love affair with elite M&A bankers ◆ What the French election could to ESG, and to the bank bond market When a posse of high-powered Paris dealmakers threatened to walk out of Natixis because they were being treated like “just another employee”, rivals said ‘I told you so’. They were sure Natix…

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Trends and Outlook for European Consumer and Auto Finance 6:54

19d ago6:54

6:54

Join ABS analysts Markus Papenroth, Head of European ABS, and Tom Deacon, Director, for a discussion on the latest trends in consumer and auto finance.By Fitch Ratings

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AI-assisted underwriting has benefits and risks for structured finance transactions 11:33

16d ago11:33

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The use of artificial intelligence in collateral underwriting comes with both benefits and risks to structured finance transactions, while jurisdictions take different approaches to AI regulation. Speakers: Peter McNally, VP-Sr Credit Officer at Moody's Ratings; Johann Grieneisen, VP-Senior Analyst at Moody's Ratings Host: Aaron Johnson, VP-Senior …

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One more closet door to bust through 1:10:56

20d ago1:10:56

1:10:56

We are wrapping up pride month with one more coming out story from our special guest, CLo's wife Mel. She shares her experience coming out and how hard it can be to come to terms with being different and sharing big news with those that you love.By The Dinner Agenda

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UNRECOGNIZED LOSSES 34:00

18d ago34:00

34:00

With special guest Paul Kupiec, senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

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FIG market seeks way past French impasse 47:23

22d ago47:23

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Send us a Text Message. ◆ Banks need a bond market leader, just not a French one ◆ From Golden Goose to lame duck ◆ CMBS problems, rise of solar ABS Europe's banks have been unwilling or unable to issue bonds since French president Emmanuel Macron sent the markets into a tailspin a couple of weeks ago by calling parliamentary elections. We explain …

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Leading with LOVE, parenting a trans kid 1:13:40

23d ago1:13:40

1:13:40

As part of our pride month celebration, this week we speak with the parent of a trans kid. We discuss everything from her initial reaction to how it was dealing with the school and how it felt to be part of her sons coming out process to the rest of the family. It's not easy being the parent of a teenager and we don't always say and do the right th…

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S6 E15: What it Takes to be a Learning Leader 31:47

27d ago31:47

31:47

Cathy Hoy, former CLO and now CEO and co-founder of CLO100, joins the show to share what skills and capabilities are required for the next generation of learning leaders. She also leads a twelve-month Learning Leaders program and shares common struggles, what L&D will look like in future, and exciting innovations heard by her cohorts. Any type of i…

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“Breakfast is the Play” w/ Greg Raiten 45:31

24d ago45:31

45:31

We last talked with Greg in October of 2021. In that episode we covered Greg’s law firm days, in-house career and formation of TechGC with his Co-Founder Kiran Lingam. We catch up with Greg again to discuss the growth of the L Suite and really just the impact of “community” on our work and life. And of course we will tackle the very important quest…

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Highlight Episode II: Emotional Regulation, Barriers to AI Adoption, and The Great HR Debate 29:40

27d ago29:40

29:40

This highlight episode includes: -Multiple discussions on the adoption and use of organizational AI tools, as part of #getAI -Overviews of the L&D Global Sentiment Survey and the AI in L&D survey -In-depth discussions on the nature and purpose of the Human Resources function -Multiple views on how L&D must be reframed to succeed within modern organ…

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Things fall apart 43:08

1M ago43:08

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Send us a Text Message. ◆ Politics panic slaps SSAs, FIG but what of corporate bonds? ◆ EU denied its wish ◆ Introducing Primary Market Monitor Well, you can't say we didn't warn you. On last week's show we talked about European elections and the likelihood of volatility following the ECB's historic rate cut. Et voila! French president Emmanuel Mac…

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The official term for a thrupple is Polyamory! 1:09:46

1M ago1:09:46

1:09:46

When we say “no topic off the table”, we mean it! We were EDUCATED in this episode! Join us this week as we learn from our special guest about polyamorous relationships, how she discovered polyamory and all of the ins and outs. Have you ever considered being part of a thrupple?By The Dinner Agenda

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MANIFESTATION OF EARNINGS 34:40

1M ago34:40

34:40

With special guest Bob Robotti, president and CIO of Robotti & Company Advisors.

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"A Browns Fan in Denmark" w/ Aaron Mendelsohn - Director, Privacy Officer @ The LEGO Group 41:55

1M ago41:55

41:55

Would you move for your dream job? Aaron Mendelsohn did, but not a simple move. He and his family relocated to Denmark when he got an opportunity to join the LEGO Group and help support its privacy journey. We rarely see a US lawyer going to Europe and its a fascinating story. Aaron loves the LEGO Group brand deeply (and so do we). Supporting a com…

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Taking the pulse of European securitization 52:00

1M ago52:00

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Send us a Text Message. ◆ Private credit, regulation and cuddly toys at Global ABS in Barcelona ◆ What the European parliamentary elections mean for EU bonds and Capital Marekts Union ◆ Will volatility follow the ECB's historic rate cut? The incursion of private credit into the securitization market, and how securitizations are regulated, were two …

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CLo's Coming OUT! 1:05:54

1M ago1:05:54

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It's pride month and we are kicking things off with CLo’s coming out story! Join Bo and CLo as they discuss the fears and challenges with discovering who you are and the first real test of their friendship.By The Dinner Agenda

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S6 E14: Play for Work, Learning, and Innovation 34:55

1M ago34:55

34:55

Col Jason “Toga” Trew, PhD joins the show to discuss the benefits of strategic play at work and how it can be used for learning, development, creativity and innovation. Jason also live demos a portion of his workshop that requires Dana, Jake and Bob to build and tell creative stories using a very popular toy. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedbac…

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HR Deconstructed: Improving The Experiences and Well-being of Employees with People-centric HR 53:02

1M ago53:02

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Should HR's main remit be to improve the performance and capacity of employees, so that the organization's resultant performance boost yields a better experience for the employees? Or should HR focus on improving the well-being and work experience of employees directly, regardless of the impact these endeavors have on company performance? Or... per…

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Credit-risk transfer transactions’ prominence grows as regulations evolve 18:16

2M ago18:16

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As the regulatory environment continues to evolve, US and European banks have sought regulatory capital relief by offloading the credit risk of loans they make via special types of transactions. Guests: Warren Kornfeld, Senior Vice President at Moody's Ratings; Nick Monzillo, VP-Senior Analyst at Moody's Ratings; Frank Cerveny, VP-Senior Research A…

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A tale of two issuers: South Africa and Saudi Arabia 35:36

2M ago35:36

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Send us a Text Message. ◆ Which banks sell in run-up to rate cuts ◆ South Africa election and the bond market ◆ Saudi Arabia leaves peers behind Rates volatility returned to the European FIG market this week. We ask what credits investors are buying ahead of a key ECB monetary policy meeting, when it is expected to cut interest rates, and why. Sout…

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Structured Finance Markets in Non-China APAC 14:38

2M ago14:38

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Explore Structured Finance markets in Asia Pacific outside China, and potential evidence of deteriorating metrics, with APAC SF Senior Directors Natasha Vojvodic and Atsushi Kuroda, and Head of APAC Structured Finance Ben McCarthy.By Fitch Ratings

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Vacations from Hell! 1:13:28

2M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

You're in for a treat this week!! Join us as we share some listener stories on their worst vacations and of course we have a few of our own to share! Let's just say we won't see Bo diving with the sharks again anytime soon!By The Dinner Agenda

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The trouble with Capital Markets Union, EMEA investment banking and EM bonds 40:58

2M ago40:58

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Send us a Text Message. ◆ Capital Markets Union: gauffre it ◆ The EMEA investment banking riddle ◆ Why EM bond investors keep buying deals that end up under water Mairead McGuinness, the European Commissioner for financial services, financial stability and Capital Markets Union urged those attending the International Capital Markets Association's c…

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Spring, time to take stock! 55:06

2M ago55:06

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It's FINALLY Spring! Time for new growth, spring cleaning and taking stock! Join us this week as we talk about what has us excited for spring and what mistakes or regrets we have that we want to purposefully focus on to improve. It's time to "take out the trash", out with the old and in with the new!…

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"The Best Dressed Guest" w/ Simon McDougall, Chief Compliance Officer @ ZoomInfo and former ICO Deputy Commissioner 54:05

2M ago54:05

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Simon McDougall doesn’t take the easy road, never has. He likes hard problems and isn’t afraid to dig in and try to solve them. Simon has a deep sense of pragmatism and business balance which makes him an effective leader. He is currently the Chief Compliance Officer of ZoomInfo and was previously Deputy Commissioner for the Information Commissione…

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Courage America: Reinventing Corporate Culture to Value Brave Action over Business As Usual 46:48

2M ago46:48

46:48

Ryan Berman is a keynote speaker, author, and instigator of the Corporate Courage movement. He has worked with countless C-suite leaders from global organizations to celebrate and catalyze courageous action. For his book and podcast, Ryan has interviewed hundreds of “brave, bullish, and brainiac” public figures and leaders. Through this process, he…

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A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE 42:20

2M ago42:20

42:20

With special guest Sean Fieler, president and CIO of Equinox Partners.

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Blockchain bonds on the launchpad as Macron touts big bank M&A 48:34

2M ago48:34

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Send us a Text Message. ◆ A pivotal moment for digital capital markets ◆ Who really benefits from bonds on the blockchain? ◆ FIG M&A in Europe There is no shortage of evangelists for digital capital markets. But adoption of bonds on the blockchain has been slow, not least because it hasn't always been obvious what problem the tech is solving, or ho…

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Live for today or save for tomorrow? 56:16

2M ago56:16

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Do you feel like you’re caught in a constant battle between trying to live for today and saving for tomorrow? Does the idea of retirement stress you out? You're not alone! There are so many things to consider, from how much money you think you'll need to what the heck you're going to do every day!! Join us this week for some candid talk about what'…

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S6 E13: Overcoming Creative Slumps 31:29

2M ago31:29

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The three of us discuss our techniques to increase creativity during our many lulls and slumps. We discuss what we feel like during these times, techniques we use, and how we deal with ambiguity. Bob also shares his favorite creative story involving an eureka moment when he was a kid at camp – which we are now referring to as the “tighty-whities” m…

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From the one that has the market abuzz to the one with 'war next door' — why airline IPOs are stacking up 28:56

2M ago28:56

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Send us a Text Message. ◆ Etihad to lead fleet of airline listings as IPO market and aviation sector blossom ◆ Air Baltic's historic coupon ◆ Open season for bank AT1s An airline IPOs are a rare bird. In the last nine years, there have been three. The industry has rebounded from Covid, however, as UAE carrier Etihad's results proved this week and n…

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Purity Culture 1:01:07

2M ago1:01:07

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Ohhh, this is a good one! Have a listen this week as we talk about purity culture and the "sex ed" campaign that started in the 90's with special guest Jenn. CLo gets all "ragey" as Bo and Jenn share stories on how the "true love waits" movement impacted them.By The Dinner Agenda

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INNER WORKINGS 29:13

2M ago29:13

29:13

Behind the scenes at Grant's with Jim, Evan and Phil.

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Successful Executive Transitions: The Right Resources, Support and Focus for New C-Suite Leaders 47:20

2M ago47:20

47:20

Join Navid Nazemian, author of Mastering Executive Transitions, as he discusses: -What kind of timeframes executive transitions generally require to succeed -What often occupies the minds of new executives, and where their focus should be directed instead -The various categories of personal and organizational challenges a new executive might face. …

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Is sustainability-linked finance over and who will run HSBC? 41:06

2M ago41:06

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Send us a Text Message. ◆ Sustainability-linked bonds lose appeal... ◆ ... as do the loan versions, come to think of it ◆ The favourites to take over from Quinn at HSBC When Enel missed a KPI on its sustainability-linked bonds, it could have marked a moment of maturation for a youthful product but issuance volumes are plummeting. Meanwhile, the int…

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Factors Influencing Subprime Auto ABS Performance 7:59

2M ago7:59

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Join ABS analysts Todd Swanson, Director, and Nicholas Eklund, Associate Director, for a look into performance trends in the subprime auto ABS space, including some unique post-pandemic drivers and how they may impact performance going forward.By Fitch Ratings

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Is it a conspiracy? 57:09

3M ago57:09

57:09

What makes people susceptible to conspiracy theories? Bo and CLo talk about what the latest and and most "out there" conspiracy theories are and how people get caught up in them.By The Dinner Agenda

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“Nobody’s Asking for a Federal Privacy Law” w/ Jules Polonetsky, CEO @ Future of Privacy Forum 58:18

3M ago58:18

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We last talked with Jules on March 17, 2021 over 3 years ago! A LOT has happened since. That episode was a career retro covering Jules’ time @ AOL, DoubleClick and in government. This time we dig in with Jules on the current global and US privacy laws, Artificial Intelligence, Clean Rooms, Public Policy and the role of “think tanks” in both society…

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OPPORTUNITIES IN COMEUPPANCE 27:36

3M ago27:36

27:36

With special guest Dan Zwirn, CEO and CIO of Arena Investors.

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The curse of the millstone mandate 53:55

3M ago53:55

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Send us a Text Message. ◆ The 'marginal madate': it seemed like a good idea at the time ◆ GlobalCapital's new columnist, Craig Coben ◆ World Bank boosts lending capacity What do you do when that mandate you accepted in a quiet market to keep busy is still lurking about, taking up time and energy, when the market has picked up and juicier deals are …

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