Best Decision Intelligence Lab Podcasts (2025)

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#18 Borja Menéndez and Zohar Strinka: Advent of OR & the Informs Analytics Framework 30:29

7d ago30:29

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In this special holiday episode of the Decision Intelligence Lab Podcast, Vijay welcomes back the show’s first-ever returning guests: Borja Menéndez, creator of Advent of OR, and Zohar Strinka, a lead contributor to the INFORMS Analytics Framework. Together, they explore two major initiatives released in 2024 that aim to reshape how the next genera…

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3501: How Aily Labs is Bringing AI Decision Intelligence To Fortune 500 Teams 31:29

7d ago31:29

31:29

Have you ever wondered what it looks like when an enterprise finally breaks free from spreadsheet-driven decision paralysis and lets AI take the wheel? That was the question at the back of my mind as I sat down with Bianca Anghelina, the founder of Aily Labs. In our conversation, Bianca explains how her career inside large global enterprises shaped…

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RSV & Your Baby: Important and Lifesaving Tips for Moms 30:29

1h ago30:29

30:29

RSV is frightening when it’s your baby struggling to breathe. In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with neonatologist Dr. Susan Landers to break down RSV in a simple, calm, and practical way so moms can move from panic to a clear plan. You’ll learn how to: 🫁 Understand what RSV is and why infants—especially preemies—are at higher risk 👶 Sp…

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3509: What AWS re:Invent Revealed About the Acceleration of Agentic AI 24:45

7h ago24:45

24:45

Did you ever walk into a conference session thinking you were ready for the week, only to realise the announcements were coming so fast that you almost needed an agent of your own to keep up? That was the mood across Las Vegas, and it was the backdrop for my conversation with Madhu Parthasarathy, the general manager for Agent Core at AWS. He has sp…

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Grief, Identity & Starting Over for Women over 40 45:37

13h ago45:37

45:37

What if your grief isn’t you “being too emotional”… but your whole life story shifting shape? In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski sits down with transformational coach Carole Hodges, along with grief experts Maryann Udell and Diana Camba, to talk about grief in all its forms—death, divorce, job loss, big moves, and identity changes. You’ll learn ho…

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Pain Personalities: Calm Your Nervous System & Take Back Your Life 48:03

1d ago48:03

48:03

What if your pain isn’t just about your body—but about your nervous system, mindset, and habits quietly working against you? If you don’t learn how to work with them, you’ll stay stuck in the same pain loops. In this episode, host Lisa Urbanski talks with Dr. Hany Demian about pain personalities, surgery recovery, and straightforward tools to calm …

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3508: Movember at re:Invent, A Conversation on Tech and Men's Health 24:12

1d ago24:12

24:12

Have you ever wondered how an idea that begins with two friends in a pub ends up shaping conversations about health all over the world? That was on my mind as I met Graham Link & Timothy Gnaneswaran from Movember on the show floor at AWS re:Invent. Their story has grown far beyond the mustache that everyone recognises. What started with a simple ge…

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Change Your Mind, Change Your Life: Hypnotherapy, Habits & Human Behavior 41:21

1d ago41:21

41:21

Can you actually retrain your mind to change your life—or is hypnotherapy just hype? In this episode of The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi, hypnotherapist and behavior-change coach Tisha Cain breaks down what really drives human behavior, why identity shapes your habits, and how hypnotherapy can support real, ethical transformation. You’ll hear what …

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Head, Heart & Gut: Make Better Decisions with Three-Brain Intelligence 1:02:57

2d ago1:02:57

1:02:57

We’ve all heard “trust your gut,” “follow your heart,” and “be logical”… usually all at once. No wonder decisions feel confusing. In this episode, Lisa sits down with leadership coach Christoffel to unpack Three-Brain Intelligence—your head, heart, and gut—and how each one reacts, protects you, and sometimes sabotages you. They explore how past exp…

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133: LTG(R) Milford Beagle "Beags" — A Three-Star General on True North, Resilience, Feedback, and How to Lead With Confidence Without Becoming Overconfident 1:20:44

2d ago1:20:44

1:20:44

➡️ Get my free weekly newsletter (The Intentional Letter): https://courses.calwalters.me/signup 📚 Get LTG (Ret.) Beagle's new book, When the Map Runs Out: https://www.amazon.com/When-Map-Runs-Out-Uncertain/dp/B0G1ZGH76J As leaders rise, they often hear less and less truth. LTG (Ret.) Milford Beagle calls this the cone of silence—and he warns that i…

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AWS re:Invent: Ruth Buscombe on How AWS Helps F1 Engineers Read a Million Data Points a Second 26:18

2d ago26:18

26:18

Did you know a single Formula 1 car produces 1.1 million data points every second from hundreds of sensors? That number alone sets the tone for this conversation with Ruth Buscombe, an F1 strategist, analyst, and F1TV presenter whose work sits at the meeting point of engineering precision and real time storytelling. We met at AWS re:Invent in Las V…

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Stop Doomscrolling: Train Your Brain to “Leave It” 46:48

3d ago46:48

46:48

If your thumb lives on your phone and your brain never shuts up, you’re not “busy”—you’re being trained like a dog. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Phyllis Coletta to show you how to flip the script, retrain your mind, and use her playful “Leave It” protocol to handle intrusive thoughts and phone urges like a boss. You’ll learn: 📵 How to catch …

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The Spiritual Billionaire Series — From Normandy to Auschwitz 41:44

3d ago41:44

41:44

Global energy industry leader, techno-spiritual author, and speaker Deepak Parashar explores how inner mastery, science, and human resilience intersect to shape extraordinary leadership. Drawing on insights from 38 countries and conversations with more than 100 pioneers — from astronauts and military leaders to monks, mystics, and engineers — this …

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What Loving Yourself Really Looks Like 52:41

3d ago52:41

52:41

If you think self-love is soft, selfish, or optional, you’re playing the game on hard mode. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Mike Wood to get brutally honest about what loving yourself actually looks like—from men’s mental health and forgiveness to boundaries, ego, and walking away from what’s killing your soul. You’ll learn: 💥 What real self-love…

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3506: How Marriott International Builds Digital Fluency at Global Scale, 24:48

3d ago24:48

24:48

Have you ever wondered how a company with nearly a million associates across continents keeps everyone learning, aligned, and prepared for constant change? That question sat at the heart of my conversation with Victor Arguelles, the VP of Global Learning Design and Development at Marriott International. Victor began his career as a high-school educ…

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Breakdown to Breakthrough: Take Your Power Back 23:42

4d ago23:42

23:42

What if your “breakdown” isn’t proof you’re broken—but proof your life is begging for a breakthrough? Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Dr Evette Rose to expose the hidden gift inside emotional and physical collapse—and why pushing through can wreck your health, your nervous system, and your future. You’ll learn: 💥 Why breakdowns are signals, not f…

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Is Your Anxiety Inherited? Break the Trauma Chain 1:02:20

4d ago1:02:20

1:02:20

Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Willie Handler—son of Holocaust survivors and author—to expose how your family’s unspoken past might be running your life today. If you grew up in a “we don’t talk about that” family and still feel anxious, on edge, or never “enough,” this episode connects the dots nobody explained to you. You’ll learn: ✨ How traum…

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3505: When Home Improvement Meets Real-Time Intelligence 30:57

4d ago30:57

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Have you ever wondered how an industry known for delays and uncertainty suddenly starts operating with the pace of a tech company? That thought stayed with me as I spoke with Eppie Vojt, the Chief Digital and AI Officer at West Shore Home. His team is bringing applied AI into home remodeling in a way that feels practical, grounded, and surprisingly…

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Betrayed But Not Bitter: How to Trust Again [60-Second Mindset Reset] 1:19

5d ago1:19

1:19

When someone you love betrays you, it’s easy to say, “I’ll never trust anyone again.” Bitterness can feel like protection, but it quietly poisons your life. In this 60–90 second mindset reset, we talk about choosing healing over bitterness—so your future isn’t defined by what someone else did to you. You’ll learn (and how this helps you): ✨ Why hol…

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9 Years in Prison: Your Life Is NOT Over [60-Second Mindset Reset] 1:17

5d ago1:17

1:17

I spent 9 years in prison for a crime I committed. I’m not sharing that for pity—I’m sharing it because of what I learned about pain, purpose, and second chances. Inside, I watched doctors, lawyers, brokers, and professionals sit across from me and say: “What am I going to do when I get out? My life is over.” In this 60-second mindset reset, I shar…

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3504: Building Software for a Cross Platform World 38:31

5d ago38:31

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What does it really mean to run a company that aims to be "good" before it ever thinks about becoming "great"? That was the question sitting with me as I sat down with Appfire's CEO, Matt Dircks. The conversation took us straight into the heart of modern leadership, purpose, and the realities of running a global SaaS business during a period of cha…

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3503: The Next Security Challenge Created by AI Coding Tools 31:45

6d ago31:45

31:45

What happens when AI adoption surges inside companies faster than anyone can track, and the data that fuels those systems quietly slips out of sight? That question sat at the front of my mind as I spoke with Cyberhaven CEO Nishant Doshi, fresh from publishing one of the most detailed looks at real-world AI usage I have seen. This wasn't a report bu…

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3502: Preparing Teams for Change with AI Driven Upskilling 25:51

6d ago25:51

25:51

Why does it feel as though every headline about the future of work points to AI pushing entry-level roles off a cliff? That question stayed with me as I sat down with Robin Adda, a long-time learning and development leader, bestselling author, and one of the most balanced voices I have heard on skills, technology, and the workplace. Robin argues th…

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How Mindset and Food Helped Fight Cancer 48:27

7d ago48:27

48:27

Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with DK Kang to unpack how his wife faced infertility, breast cancer, and relentless stress—and how mindset and food-as-medicine became a real weapon in that fight. If you think your health is just “bad luck,” this episode is your wake-up call. You’ll learn: 💥 How to flip your mindset so adversity becomes fuel, not fe…

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Biohacking Astrology: Upgrade Your Life Fast 1:06:00

7d ago1:06:00

1:06:00

You’re not here for cute horoscopes—you’re here to hack your destiny and upgrade your life, fast. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Nahum Justin Vizakis to break down astrology, biohacking, and spiritual power moves you can actually execute, not just “believe in.” You’ll learn: ✨ How astrology, numerology, and biohacking stack together to level up …

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Menopause Mastery: From Worn-Out to Unstoppable 50:43

8d ago50:43

50:43

If you’re done feeling tired, foggy, and “past your prime,” this episode hands you the game plan to turn midlife into your power decade. Host Stacey Chillemi teams up with menopause expert Helen Stearns, DNP, to blow up the myths around hormones, menopause, and aging for good. You’ll learn:✨ Mindset shifts that turn aging from decline into your com…

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Break the Cycle: Inner Child Healing That Sticks 1:02:14

8d ago1:02:14

1:02:14

This isn’t vague spiritual fluff—it’s a straight-up playbook for changing how you think, feel, love, and earn. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with healer and author Inna Segal for a deep dive into inner child healing, energy work, and how it can rewire your life. You’ll learn:✨ The real difference between healing and curing—and why it matters for you…

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3500: Nullshot Reimagines How Teams Create With AI 22:58

8d ago22:58

22:58

Is AI quietly pushing us to work alone when creativity has always thrived on collaboration? I'm joined by Joseph "Coop" Cooper, co-founder of Nullshot, to unpack a different vision for how AI should support creators, builders, and teams. And before any Interstellar fans get too excited, this is not the cinematic space explorer navigating wormholes;…

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Your Health & Microplastics: Myths vs. Reality 50:52

9d ago50:52

50:52

Think plastics are killing the planet? You’ve been sold a story... now it’s time for the truth. Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with plastics expert Dr. Chris DeArmitt to break down scare tactics around plastics, microplastics, health, and the environment so you can think like a pro, not a pawn. You’ll learn:🔬 Why most plastic and microplastic “horr…

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Rituals That Rewire Addiction (And Your Life) 31:41

9d ago31:41

31:41

Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with spiritual guide and retreat leader Aeon Archer to break down how simple, intentional rituals can flip the script on addiction, anxiety, and feeling stuck. If you’re tired of white-knuckling your way through change, this episode hands you a real-world playbook to rewire your brain without losing your soul. You’ll le…

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#17 Warren Powell & Adam DeJans Jr. : Bridging the Gap Between Theory & Practice 45:42

9d ago45:42

45:42

In this episode of the Decision Intelligence Lab podcast, hosts Vijay Mehrotra and Mike Watson engage with guests Warren Powell, Co-Founder of Optimal Dynamics, and Adam DeJans Jr., Technical Account Manager at Gurobi Optimization, to explore the intricacies of decision-making in uncertain environments. The conversation delves into the importance o…

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3499: The Cost of Caution Inside the UK AI Debate 22:45

9d ago22:45

22:45

Is the UK quietly slipping into the role of a cautious observer while other nations shape the future of AI with greater confidence and intent? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I sit down with Rav Hayer, Managing Director at ThoughtWorks and Head of BFSI, to explore why our approach to AI regulation may be slowing progress at a time when momentu…

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Unlock Vibrant Health With Simple Daily Shifts 59:49

10d ago59:49

59:49

Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with naturopathic doctor Emmie Brown, ND to break down simple, science-backed moves that actually change how you feel day to day. If you’re sick of “trying everything” and still feeling tired, inflamed, or off your game, this episode is your no-BS wellness reset. You’ll learn: How dietary diversity can fire up your en…

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Tame Your Runaway Mind And Learn To Stay 34:01

10d ago34:01

34:01

If your brain bolts like an untrained puppy every time you try to focus, this episode is the leash that snaps it back into calm, controlled power. Host Lisa Urbanski sits down with Phyllis Coletta, author of How to Be a Good Dog, to turn the dog command “stay” into a no-BS mental training system you can use in real life—emails, meetings, anxiety, a…

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3498: How Trintech Is Redefining the Financial Close with AI 31:47

10d ago31:47

31:47

What happens when a seasoned finance leader steps into the world of enterprise software and decides to rebuild the financial close with AI at its core? In my conversation with Darren Heffernan, CEO of Trintech, we look at the shifts taking place inside the office of the CFO and how automation is reshaping a discipline that has relied on spreadsheet…

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Turn Sunlight Into Your Secret Weapon 43:13

11d ago43:13

43:13

Host Stacey Chillemi sits down with Sylvain Horwood, founder of PURU Suisse, to blow up the fear-based stories about the sun and show you how to turn sunlight into an unfair advantage for your energy, sleep, and skin. No scare tactics, no fluff—just a straight-shot game plan to play smart with the sun instead of hiding from it. If you’re still trea…

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Break the Chain: Fire Your Family Trauma 47:08

11d ago47:08

47:08

Intergenerational trauma is the silent CEO of your life—until you fire it. In this raw, no-fluff episode, host Stacey Chillemi sits down with author Willie Handler to unpack his memoir “Out From the Shadows,” his own trauma story, and his new book on how hidden wounds get passed down through generations—and how to stop the pattern on your watch. Th…

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New: Advisor Inner Circle Is Live on Apple 8:39

11d ago8:39

8:39

I’ve been paying Apple for a subscription for years, and barely anyone knew it existed — that changes today. In this episode, I’m launching the Advisor Inner Circle on Apple: a private layer of the show with bonus episodes, early access, and raw, coaching-style conversations I don’t put on the main feed. 🎧 You’ll hear why I created the Inner Circle…

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