Every month, Mariposa Leadership, Inc. Founder/CEO, Susan Bethanis, speaks to thought leaders in leadership, tech, org culture, design thinking, and human resources. Join us for inspiring conversation and practical insights. For more information, visit: www.mariposaleadership.com/wisetalk
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Episode 70: Reimagine & Transform Your Mindset to Win
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Sue Bethanis hosts Daphne E. Jones. Daphne is an accomplished and seasoned executive with extensive experience using digital technologies strategically, entrepreneurially, and globally within multi-national corporations. She has over thirty years of experience in general management and executive-level roles at IBM, Johnson & Johnson, Hospira, and G…
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Episode 68: Use Both/And Thinking to Solve Tough Problems
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In this episode of WiseTalk, CEO and Executive Leadership Coach Sue Bethanis hosts Marianne Lewis, co-author of Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems. Marianne’s research and vast experience shows that embracing both/and thinking, or paradox thinking, results in more creative, lasting solutions and more sati…
Sue Bethanis hosts Justin Zorn and Leith Marz, co-founders of Astrea Strategies and co-authors of the new book, GOLDEN: The Power of Silence in a World of Noise. Drawing on lessons from neuroscience, business, spirituality, politics, and the arts, Justin and Leigh explore why auditory, informational, and internal silence is essential for physical h…
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Episode 66: Stop Avoiding the Big Stuff as a Leader
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Sue Bethanis hosts Sarah Noll Wilson, executive coach, leadership development consultant, and bestselling author of Don’t Feed the Elephants!: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships. Sarah is a regular contributor to Harvard Business Review and hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coa…
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Episode 65: Creating a Culture of Belonging
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Sue Bethanis hosts DDS Dobson-Smith, CEO and Founder of the executive coaching consultancy, Soul Trained, and a registered neuro-linguistic psychotherapist. DDS has spent over 25 years creating cultures in which people can show up, be themselves, and experience the fundamental joys and benefits of belonging. They are certified as an executive coach…
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Episode 64: The Challenges of Hybrid Work and Teaming
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In this episode of WiseTalk, CEO and Executive Leadership Coach Sue Bethanis hosts Dr. Britt Andreatta, an internationally recognized thought leader who uses her unique background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education, to create brain-science based solutions for today’s workplace challenges. Britt is the former CLO for Lynda.com (n…
Sue Bethanis hosts Susan MacKenty Brady, co-author of the just-released book Arrive and Thrive: 7 Impactful Practices for Women Navigating Leadership. Susan is is the Deloitte Ellen Gabriel Chair for Women and Leadership at Simmons University and the Chief Executive Officer of The Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership. As a relation…
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Episode 62: The Less Loneliness Framework
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Sue Bethanis hosts connection enthusiast and author, Ryan Jenkins. Ryan is the co-founder of LessLonely.com, the world’s first resource fully dedicated to reducing worker isolation and strengthening team connections. His new book with Steven Van Cohen is Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In. Ryan and Steven are experts on…
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Episode 61: The True Promise of Remote Work
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Sue Bethanis hosts culture critic and author, Anne Helen Petersen. A former senior culture writer for BuzzFeed News, Anne now writes about the future of work, celebrity, burnout, and more at her newsletter, Culture Study, as a full-time venture on Substack. She is the author of four books, most recently Out of Office: The Big Problem and Bigger Pro…
In this episode of WiseTalk, CEO and Executive Leadership Coach Sue Bethanis hosts Liz Wiseman, a researcher and executive advisor who teaches leadership to executives around the world. Liz is the author of New York Times bestseller Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter, The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools…
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Episode 59: Elevating the Human Experience at Work
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Sue Bethanis hosts Amelia Dunlop, Chief Experience Officer at Deloitte Digital and leader of the US Customer Strategy and Applied Design practice for Deloitte Consulting LLP. Amelia helps companies develop winning strategies that combine innovation, creativity, and digital strategy. She received Consulting Magazine’s 2020 Top Women in Technology Aw…
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Episode 58: Leading Inclusively in Hybrid
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Sue Bethanis hosts authors Dr. Stephanie Pinder-Amaker and Dr. Lauren Wadsworth, two clinical psychologists at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, specializing in furthering diversity and inclusivity. Stephanie and Lauren have authored a highly practical book, Did That Just Happen?! Beyond “Diversity”―Creating Sustainable and Inclusive Organiza…
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Episode 57: Creating a Better Model of Work for the Post-Covid Future
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Sue Bethanis hosts talent strategist and company culture expert, Steve Cadigan. Steve has been at the forefront of global talent strategy and company culture for the past 30 years. Most famous for scaling Linkedin from 400 to 4000 in 3.5 years, Steve also led the development of LI’s legendary company culture. Today, as Founder of Cadigan Talent Ven…
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Episode 56: Inclusive Culture on Hybrid Teams
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Sue Bethanis hosts Dr. Stefanie K. Johnson, Associate Professor of Management at the Leeds School of Business, University of Colorado Boulder. She holds a Ph.D. from Rice University and is particularly interested in the effects of unconscious biases in the evaluation of women and minorities to find ways to mitigate those biases. She is the author o…
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Episode 55: Staying Connected in a Virtual World
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Sue Bethanis hosts Carole Robin, Ph.D., leadership expert, former award-winning Stanford Business School professor, and co-author of Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships with Family, Friends, and Colleagues. Carole is the Co-Founder and Head of Programs of Leaders in Tech, a nonprofit which brings two decades of lessons to Silicon Valley sta…
Sue Bethanis hosts Kevin Oakes, author of Culture Renovation: 18 Leadership Actions to Build an Unshakeable Company. Kevin is the CEO and Co-Founder of i4cp, the leading authority on next practices in human capital. He is a frequent author and international keynote speaker on next practices in human capital and works with business and HR executives…
Sue Bethanis hosts Larry Robertson, author of the new book "Rebel Leadership: How to Thrive in Uncertain Times." Larry is a recognized expert in creativity, entrepreneurship, and leadership, and a highly sought-after advisor, speaker, and facilitator in public, private, and academic forums. He was recently awarded and named a Fulbright Scholar. Lar…
Sue Bethanis hosts David Dye, co-author of Courageous Cultures: How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers, and Customer Advocates. As a former executive and elected official, David has over two decades of experience leading teams and building organizations. With his wife and co-author, Karin Hurt, they founded Let’s Grow Leaders, a tr…
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Episode 51: Revolutionize Your Workplace Culture
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Sue Bethanis hosts Diane Kaufman, author of HR Bullcrap! Revolutionizing Your Workplace Culture. Diane is the President and CEO of HR BullCrap! LLC and is a workplace game-changer, providing HR expertise that can reform and revolutionize workplace cultures, leadership, talent, and strategy. Diane is a former Senior Vice President of Global Human Re…
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Episode 50: Risk Culture Amid Uncertainty
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Sue Bethanis hosts Bob Zukis, the CEO and Founder of Digital Directors Network the world’s only organization working to advance the practice and profession of digital and cybersecurity risk oversight in the corporate boardroom. He is an Adjunct Professor of Management and Organization at The USC Marshall School of Business where he teaches corporat…
Sue hosts Tim Spiker the founder of The Aperio and the Who* Not What Principle, a profound and research-based truth that has powered 15 years of leadership success. Tim’s book, The Only Leaders Worth Following, explores Who* Not What in-depth, inviting readers into a journey that can truly change the way they lead—from the inside out. Tim and his o…
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Episode 48: How to Manage Anxiety in the Workplace
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Sue hosts Sonia Layne-Gartside, a dynamic and results-oriented global consultant, educator, and facilitator in Leadership Development and Change Management. She is the author of Workplace Anxiety: How to Refuel and Re-Engage. Sonia helps professionals to become stronger, more effective leaders and solve their biggest people-related pains, dysfuncti…
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Episode 47: How the Pandemic is Changing the Talent Economy
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Sue Bethanis hosts Michael Solomon and Rishon Blumberg, co-authors of Game Changer: How To Be 10x In The Talent Economy and cofounders of 10x Management, the world’s first tech talent agency that has rocketed to the forefront of the tech industry, carving out its place as a trusted and exclusive resource for companies seeking the best and most cove…
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Episode 46: The Future of Work Post-Covid
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Sue hosts Yvonne Wassenaar, a seasoned C-level executive, having led numerous company transformations focused on unleashing new areas of growth. Yvonne is the CEO of Puppet, a trusted enterprise provider of pervasive automation across traditional and cloud-native environments. She is one of the very few female CEOs in enterprise tech and has more t…
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Episode 45: Empowering Teams in Times of Crisis
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Sue Bethanis hosts Frances X. Frei and Anne Morriss, authors of the leadership book, Unleashed: The Unapologetic Leader’s Guide to Empowering Everyone Around You. Frances X. Frei is a professor at Harvard Business School. She recently served as Uber’s first Senior Vice President of Leadership and Strategy to help the company navigate its very publi…
Sue Bethanis hosts Alyssa Westring, Ph.D., an associate professor of management at the Driehaus College of Business, DePaul University and an award-winning educator and an inaugural Presidential Fellow at DePaul. As the Director of Research for Total Leadership, Alyssa brings her expertise to evaluating the impact of Total Leadership on clients and…
Sue Bethanis hosts Elizabeth A. Stanley, Ph.D., an award-winning author, veteran, and pathfinder. She is an associate professor of security studies at Georgetown University, jointly appointed in the School of Foreign Service and Government Department. She speaks, teaches, and publishes widely about resilience, decision-making under stress, civil-mi…
Sue Bethanis hosts Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar, a world-renowned Ayurvedic physician and educator from India, and the director of the Ayurvedic Healing and Integrative Wellness Clinic in Santa Cruz, California. He holds a B.A. in Ayurvedic medicine and completed a three-year residency as an M.D. (doctorate in Ayurvedic internal medicine) with a gold medal…
Sue hosts David A. Carbonell, PhD, a clinical psychologist who specializes in treating anxiety in all its forms. He is author of several books including, Panic Attacks Workbook, The Worry Trick, Fear of Flying Workbook, and his most recent, Outsmart Your Anxious Brain: 10 Simple Ways to Beat the Worry Trick. He is “coach” of the popular self-help s…
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Episode 40: Free Yourself From Conflict in the New Normal
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Sue Bethanis hosts Dr. Jennifer Goldman-Wetzler, a leading expert on conflict and organizational psychology. Jennifer and Sue will discuss how we can limit conflict to be able to focus more on connecting with our colleagues and families. Jennifer is the founder and CEO of Alignment Strategies Group, and author of Optimal Outcomes: Free Yourself fro…
Sue Bethanis kicks off 2020 with Dr. Daphne Scott. Daphne brings two decades of real world coaching and corporate development experience to her work with organizations, teams and individuals. She combines strong leadership abilities with highly-trained facilitation skills to bring individuals and teams into greater relationship, creativity, and ult…
Sue Bethanis hosts Samir Arora, Founder & Group CEO of Sage Digital. At Sage, Samir is building a platform for experts, publishers and businesses: Sage Plus for Experts currently is an invite-only platform for experts, talent and celebrities and their teams. Samir has frequently been featured and quoted over the years, including on the cover of Mac…
Sue Bethanis hosts Jeff Mounzer, VP of Product Management at Qventus, an AI-based software platform that helps hospital teams make better operational decisions in real-time, with positive impacts to financial performance and patient experience. Qventus addresses operational challenges across the hospital including emergency departments, perioperati…
Sue Bethanis hosts Niraj Dawar, Professor Emeritus from the marketing group at the Ivey Business School in Canada. Niraj's research focuses on brand equity and brand management issues. He is author of the book TILT: Shifting your Strategy from Products to Customers and his published papers on brand extensions, consumers use of brand, and other sign…
Sue Bethanis hosts Mike Banic, Vice President of Marketing at Vectra. Previously, he was Vice President of Global Marketing for Networking at Hewlett-Packard. Mike joined HP from Juniper Networks where he held the roles of VP of Enterprise Marketing and VP of Marketing for Ethernet Switching. Mike joined Juniper through the acquisition of Peribit N…
Sue hosts Cheryl Cran, a future of work expert and founder of nextmapping.com. She is the author of 7 books including her new book released this year, "NextMapping - Anticipate, Navigate & Create the Future of Work", as well as the best-seller, “The Art of Change Leadership - Driving Transformation In a Fast Paced World.” Cheryl has been named a #1…
Sue hosts Nikita Lukianets, Founder and CTO of PocketConfidant AI, 24/7 virtual coaching technology. He is also a founder and researcher at Open Ethics initiative, fostering the inclusive dialogue between experts and citizens to design systems where humans and AI successfully work together. Nikita has an MBA degree in innovation management and a te…
Sue Bethanis hosts Duncan Wardle, former Vice President of Innovation & Creativity at The Walt Disney Company. Duncan and his team helped Imagineering, Lucasfilm, Marvel, Pixar and Disney Parks to innovate, creating magical new storylines and experiences for consumers around the globe. Today, Duncan is a leading global innovation and creativity con…
Sue Bethanis hosts Alexandra Levit, futurist, consultant, and author. Alexandra Levit’s goal is to prepare organizations and their employees to be competitive and marketable in the future business world. A former nationally syndicated columnist for the Wall Street Journal and writer for the New York Times, Fast Company, and Forbes, Alexandra has au…
Sue Bethanis hosts Thomas Davenport, one of the top three business/technology analysts in the world, one of the 100 most influential people in IT, and one of Fortune’s top 50 business school professors. Tom is a world-renowned thought leader and author, is the President’s Distinguished Professor of Information Technology and Management at Babson Co…
Sue Bethanis hosts Sanjay Srivastava, Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Genpact, an 80,000 employee digital transformation services provider. Sanjay is deeply rooted in the Innovation ecosystem – he was a serial entrepreneur, is an advisor to Silicon Valley AI incubators and several startups, and a limited partner in digital-focuse…
Sue Bethanis hosts Jake Metcalf, a consultant and scholar specializing in data and technology ethics. Jake is passionate about helping people understand how seemingly small decisions about data technologies can have significant and disparate consequences in society. His academic background is in applied ethics, particularly in science and technolog…
Sue Bethanis hosts Dr. Martin Lanik, author of the business bestseller The Leader Habit: Master the Skills You Need to Lead–in Just Minutes a Day and CEO of Pinsight. His habit-forming career development solutions focus on 5-minute practice sessions woven throughout the day. Martin’s research-based formula has helped thousands of executives achieve…
Sue hosts Mary Abbajay, President and Founder of Careerstone Group, LLC, a woman-owned professional development consultancy that delivers leading-edge talent and organizational development solutions. Mary brings 20 years of experience in leadership positions, a Master’s Degree in Organizational Management, and post-graduate certificates from George…
Sue hosts Diana Faison, an expert in the fields of leadership training, executive coaching, and strategic planning, with a focus in the field of women’s leadership. She is a partner at Flynn Heath Holt Leadership, a consultancy and talent development firm that works to advance women’s careers to top levels. Her passion for empowering the next gener…
Sue hosts S. Renee Smith, a renowned self-esteem and branding expert, life and business coach, and speaker. She has worked with over 100 organizations and has coached over 300 small business owners. With more than 20 years of experience in communications, she has served as a television talk show host, producer, and spokesperson, director of public …
Sue hosts Stacey Hanke, Founder and CEO of Stacey Hanke, Inc., a consultancy that equips leaders within organizations to communicate with confidence, presence, and authenticity. Stacey is the author of two books, including her latest, Influence Redefined…Be the Leader You Were Meant to Be, Monday to Monday. Her books provide practical and immediate…
Sue Bethanis hosts Phil M. Jones, best-selling author and multiple award-winner. Phil is highly regarded as one of the world’s leading sales trainers. He has trained more than two million people across five continents and fifty-six countries, and coached some of the biggest global brands in the lost art of spoken communication. In 2013, he won the …
Sue Bethanis hosts Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, an author, executive coach, and global speaker hailed as a “champion for introverts.” Jennifer has deepened her knowledge and appreciation for introverts through her work as a learning and development professional and speaker at leading organizations like General Electric, Freddie Mac, NASA, Turner Broadca…
Sue Bethanis hosts Chris Nadherny, a nationally recognized C-level recruiter. Chris spent 30 years with Spencer Stuart, a leading global executive search firm. His executive search clients included leading Fortune 500 companies, private equity portfolio companies, and later stage start-ups. Along the way, he counseled and helped guide the careers o…