Best Ashley Sousa Podcasts (2024)

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Marty Wheeler: Vice President/Professor of Music Publishing 1:00:34

2h ago1:00:34

1:00:34

We are very lucky to welcome this week's guest, Marty Wheeler! In this week's episode, we have an in-depth conversation about the Nashville Music publishing industry. Music publishing can be very complicated, and Marty helps us navigate all the different ways musicians can utilize publishing to enhance their careers. Marty is a seasoned executive i…

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Behind the Notes: Stage Fright 37:58

14d ago37:58

37:58

Most performers are susceptible to stage fright at some point in their careers. In our Halloween episode, we explore the nature of being nervous about performing, how it affects us, and what can be done to combat it. Halloween is already scary enough, no need to be afraid of performing too! Musicnotes Behind the Notes Podcast: Spotify: https://open…

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Behind the Notes: Ashley Miller 2 57:53

28d ago57:53

57:53

Musicnotes is so excited to welcome our favorite middle school band teacher, Ashley Miller! Ashley has the most amazing perspective on encouraging and inspiring young musicians to follow their passion. Ashley Miller has been the band and general music teacher at Lancaster Middle School for 13 years. She has a booming program in her rural school - a…

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Jennifer Eklund: Arranger/Composer/Publisher 1:03:32

1M ago1:03:32

1:03:32

On the newest episode of Behind the notes, we welcome the incredible Jennifer Eklund! Jennifer Eklund holds both a bachelor's and master's degree in music from California State University, Long Beach. She is an avid arranger, composer, and author of the Piano Pronto method book series as well as a wide variety of supplemental songbooks. Her F.M. Sh…

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Dr. Matt Endres: Drum set and History Professor at the University of Wisconsin 54:07

2M ago54:07

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This week's episode features Dr. Matt Endres of the UW Madison! Dr. Endres accepted a faculty position at the University of Wisconsin in 2017. Here he acts as professor of drum set, jazz history, and is the drumline coordinator for the UW Marching Band. Dr. Endres received his Bachelor of Music at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, his Mast…

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Behind the Notes: Arranging for Piano and Bass duet 29:02

2M ago29:02

29:02

In this week's episode of Behind the Notes, Lucas and Jillian dive into the art of arranging as they create their own version of "Amazing Grace" using a Musicnotes Singer Pro. ♪ Stay connected with us: https://www.musicnotes.com/l/behind-the-notes-yt https://www.facebook.com/musicnotes/ https://www.instagram.com/musicnotes https://twitter.com/music…

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Doug Sisemore: Music Director for Reba McEntire 1:04:29

3M ago1:04:29

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Doug Sisemore plays keyboards and guitar and is music director for country superstar Reba McEntire on tour. He is a Grammy and Dove award winner as music producer and an Emmy award winning composer for TV and film. Doug’s songs and compositions have been featured in feature films, TV as well as a variety of artist's projects. Upcoming he’s on board…

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Behind the Notes: Cadences 37:50

3M ago37:50

37:50

On this week's episode of "Behind the Notes", Lucas and Jillian explore the different types of musical cadences and the ways in which to use them. From classical to pop, blues to jazz, every genre of music uses cadences to create phrases. ♪ Stay connected with us: https://www.musicnotes.com/l/behind-the-notes-yt https://www.facebook.com/musicnotes/…

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Tabitha Meeks: Singer/Songwriter/Sync License 56:57

4M ago56:57

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This episode, we welcome the amazingly talented Tabitha Meeks! Tabitha is a Singer/Songwriter in Nashville as well as a fantastic composer with extensive experience in the world of sync licensing. In the episode, we discuss life as a musician in Nashville, the influence of jazz and classical music on modern commercial music, and the steps needed fo…

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Behind the Notes: John Philip Sousa 35:01

4M ago35:01

35:01

John Philip Sousa was the most famous composer of marches in the United States. In this special 4th of July episode, we discuss his life as a student, performer, inventor, soldier, and band leader! ♪ Stay connected with us: https://www.facebook.com/musicnotes/ https://www.instagram.com/musicnotes https://twitter.com/musicnotes https://www.pinterest…

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Maddey Johnston: Licensing and Product Coordinator 54:36

5M ago54:36

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This episode of Behind the Notes features our very own Maddey Johnston! Maddey works for Musicnotes as the Licensing and Product Coordinator and graduated from Belmont University with a degree in Music Business and an emphasis in International Business. Although music is her passion, she has a heart for mental health advocacy and helping others. In…

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Behind the Notes: Two Fundamental Blues Chord Progressions 30:35

5M ago30:35

30:35

Join Lucas and Jillian on Episode 11 of Behind the Notes as they explain and demonstrate two essential blues progressions that every new musician should know. Perfect for practicing chords, cadences, and improvisation ♪ Stay connected with us: https://www.facebook.com/musicnotes/ https://www.instagram.com/musicnotes https://twitter.com/musicnotes h…

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Darrell Smith: Pianist for the Stars 57:38

6M ago57:38

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Darrell Smith is an amazing pianist known for his work with Stevie Knicks, Janet Jackson, Elton John, and Cher. His stories and insights are truly inspiring! Darrell released his debut album, TIME + SPACE, in 2018. He has composed music for Telepictures TV and took over for Greg Phillinganes' Music Director duties for Cirque du Soleil's Michael Jac…

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Behind the Notes: The Art of Solfege 33:19

6M ago33:19

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Lucas and Jillian explain what solfege is and how musicians can utilize it to become better singers and instrumentalists. Our hosts show how to practice movable and fixed do, and even craft their own melodies simply by using solfege.By Musicnotes

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Julia Simpson: Violinist/Student/Product Data Specialist 54:37

7M ago54:37

54:37

On this episode of "Behind the Notes", we welcome Julia Simpson. Julia works for Musicnotes as our Product Data and Merchandising Specialist and graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Music Industry degree. Julia tells her stories of performing with orchestras, chamber groups, and rock bands! Julia also provides insightful advice on how to…

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Behind the Notes: The Art of Private Teaching/Digital Music Books/Mozart Sonata no. 11 35:21

7M ago35:21

35:21

In this episode, we explore the ups and downs of being a private music teacher, the advantages of the new Musicnotes Digital Music Books, and our free song of the month, Mozart Piano Sonata no. 11, I. Andante Grazioso. ♪ Stay connected with us: https://www.facebook.com/musicnotes/ https://www.instagram.com/musicnotes https://twitter.com/musicnotes …

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Jarrod Radnich: Composer/Pianist/Conductor/Educator 1:00:36

8M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Often compared with Franz Liszt, pianist and composer Jarrod Radnich has captured the top position on YouTube for solo piano performance, is considered “the most popular pianist in the world” and ranked #1 for instrumental artists globally by ReverbNation, has been featured at the Emmy Awards and on NBC’s Today Show, and-with over half-a-billion vi…

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Behind the Notes: Publishing our sheet music 32:20

8M ago32:20

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On this episode of Behind the Notes, Jillian and Lucas discuss the intricate process of publishing sheet music on our site. The discussion provides insight into the complex mechanisms used to take the sheet music from the artist’s hands to our website. We explore the editing process, copyright research and application, and even talk about MUSE, our…

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Garrett Breeze: Show Choir Composer/Arranger 58:10

8M ago58:10

58:10

Garrett Breeze is a Nashville-based composer best known for his catalog of more than 1,500 choral arrangements of popular music, including more than 1,000 written for competitive show choir. He has worn many hats during his career as a freelance orchestrator and music preparer including work on 11 large-format films, Christmas with the Tabernacle C…

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Jillian Shively: Behind the Notes Co-Host 30:28

9M ago30:28

30:28

Introducing our Co-Host, Jillian Shively! Jillian works for Musicnotes as our Content and Production Assistant. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Music Composition and Film Scoring, and a certification in Music Technology and Production. Born and raised in Colorado, Jillian has been performing and writing music…

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Ashley Miller: Band and General Music Teacher at Lancaster Middle School 52:18

9M ago52:18

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Ashley Miller has been the band and general music teacher at Lancaster Middle School for 13 years. She has a booming program in her rural school - and loves teaching middle school. We discuss the experiences of a music educator in rural areas, Solo and Ensemble across the U.S., and explore the opportunities available to anyone who wants to pursue a…

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Kathleen Marsh: President and Co-Founder of Musicnotes 43:33

10M ago43:33

43:33

President Kathleen Marsh tells the story of Musicnotes from the origin until today. For the past 25 years, President Marsh has been the driving force behind the tremendous catalogue Musicnotes has to offer and made sure the artists and publishers were included in the process. There is even some discussion about Olympic dressage!…

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#130: Interview with Ashley Ruba on Using LinkedIn To Advance and Pivot Careers 42:04

10M ago42:04

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Are you one of the people who feels shy about using LinkedIn? Do you know about its potential but still hold back, in fear of having nothing worth sharing? You are definitely not the only one, and today’s guest has some wisdom to share! Join our host, Elisabeth Reithuber, for an inspiring talk with Ashley Ruba, a psychology researcher turned UX res…

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#129: Interview with Marie-Hélène Pelletier on How to Build Resilience and Break through Barriers 45:56

11M ago45:56

45:56

Do you feel stuck? Do you tend to procrastinate taking the next steps in your career? If you want to find out why this happens and how to move forward, you should listen to today’s conversation with Dr. Marie-Hélène Pelletier and our host, Dr. Tina Persson. Marie-Hélène is a trained psychologist who holds a PhD and an MBA from the University of Bri…

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#128: Interview with Flávia Sousa on Academic Mentorship and Transferable Skills 35:16

1y ago35:16

35:16

Has your academic path lacked solid mentorship and support? Do you feel that, in order to move up, you need management skills that weren’t passed on to you during the PhD? Well, Flávia Sousa has “been-there, done-that” and in today’s episode she tells our host, Tina Persson, how she is working on making it easier for you! Flávia Sousa holds a PhD i…

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#127: Interview with Gry Wester on Shifting Mindsets in order to Succeed 43:24

1y ago43:24

43:24

Are you feeling frustrated and unproductive in academia? Do you feel compelled to quit and completely change your career? Join us for an inspiring episode hosted by Tina Persson, featuring Gry Wester, a fellow PhD Career Stories listener who transitioned from academia to consulting. Gry holds a PhD focused on health inequality and population health…

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#126: Katharina Schwaiger on Starting a Career in SciComm While Finishing a PhD 30:07

1y ago30:07

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Are you a recent or soon-to-be PhD graduate trying to figure out the next steps? Have the events of the past few years gotten you interested in Science Communication? In this episode, you will hear from Katharina Schwaiger, who has been in a very similar spot! Katharina holds a PhD in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Graz and currentl…

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#125: Carving Your Own Path: From a PhD to the Director of Business Development with Martin Trinker 21:48

1+ y ago21:48

21:48

Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you realized the need for a fresh job title that better aligns with your responsibilities and skills? In this episode of PhD Career Stories, join our host Elisabeth Reithuber as she sits down with Martin Trinker, the Director of Business Development and Fundraising at the Austrian Center of Industri…

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#124: Simon Rittmann on Innovating on Two Fronts: Founding a Company while Thriving in Academia 33:39

1+ y ago33:39

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You might have always wanted to be an academic, but what if your academic research brought up a groundbreaking technology that you knew could dramatically revolutionize industrial processes? Would you choose to stay in academia or pivot to industry and bring your idea to market? Well, it is possible to do both! This episode’s guest, Simon Rittman, …

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#123: Round table discussion with EATRIS on the power of soft skills in your professional journey 52:43

1+ y ago52:43

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Are you curious why soft skills are crucial for your career growth? Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, this podcast is your gateway to practical tips, real-life examples, and expert insights that will help you harness the full potential of soft skills. In today’s episode, our host Tina Persson will have a roundtable discus…

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#122: Joel Baker on exploring the capabilities and limitations of ChatGPT: Tips and Tricks 36:31

1+ y ago36:31

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Are you feeling left behind, questioning if your traditional methods are outdated in this era of AI tools? Do you grapple with ethical concerns when utilizing ChatGPT for specific tasks, feeling a sense of cheating? Or do you proudly embrace ChatGPT as your go-to solution for all your needs? Tina Persson and Joel Baker explore the importance of str…

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#121: Interview with Bryan Quoc Le on stepping beyond one’s comfort zone 35:49

1+ y ago35:49

35:49

Have you ever stepped out of your comfort zone and excelled in something that you thought was not your cup of tea? This is one of the topics out of many that Tina Persson and Bryan Quoc Le share with us in this episode. Bryan Quoc Le is a food scientist, food industry consultant, and author of 150 Food Science Questions Answered. He earned his PhD …

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#120: Interview with Thalyana Stathis on pursuing a postdoc career in the USA 43:15

1+ y ago43:15

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Are you looking forward to pursuing a postdoc career in the USA? Are you living in Europe, but dreaming of a long-term career in the USA? Are you looking forward to pursuing a postdoc career in the USA? Then this is an excellent episode for you as Tina Persson and Thalyana Stathis extensively discuss the application strategies for a postdoc positio…

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#119: Interview with Sajni Haria on transitioning from a PhD in Chemistry to a Business Development Manager 29:47

2y ago29:47

29:47

During your PhD, have you ever thought if the world actually needs your research? Would people want to use your product? In this episode, Tina Persson and Sajni Haria discuss the entrepreneurial mindset that PhDs can train themselves with if they start thinking of the bigger picture of commercialising their research. Sajni also reminds us of how Ph…

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#118: Interview with Sara Andersson about the conflict between her PhD interests and her personality 26:21

2y ago26:21

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’I really never knew how I felt in the lab, what does it really mean [for me]?... I’m a creative person, I love to meet people [and] I realised that being in the lab can be quite lonely’, Sara asked herself during her time as a PhD candidate. In this episode, Tina Persson, the founder of PhD Career Stories, interviews Sara Andersson, who tells us a…

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#117: Interview with Aditya Parekh on can you trust your gut to guide yourself in your career? 38:00

2y ago38:00

38:00

”[On average,] one farmer commited suicide every 30 minutes in India”, Aditya Parekh remarks as he talks to our host, Tina Persson. This fact is what changed his mind and sparked his interest in changing that reality. He knew he wanted to help them. In this episode, Aditya shares his journey and challenges in the academic transition from Oncology a…

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#116: Interview with Priya Rangan on transitioning from academia while moving out of her comfort zone 1:02:14

2y ago1:02:14

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In an age of misinformation, it has become essential for science to reach the public audience in a transparent manner. As a graduate in science, have you ever thought of communicating your science with the world? In this episode, Santoshi Devadas talks to Priya Rangan, who tells us everything about her journey to becoming a scientific communication…

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#115: How did Marisa Pereira develop resilience and self-confidence during her PhD? 20:46

2y ago20:46

20:46

Am I fit for a PhD? My experiments are going nowhere. Will I see the end of this PhD? I only have academic experience, how will I find a job in the industry? Have you ever been in these situations? Our guest Marisa Pereira had asked herself these same questions, but today Marisa has successfully completed her PhD and transitioned to the biotech ind…

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#114: Interview with Andrew McKee: On quitting a PhD and a journey of self-discovery 39:23

2y ago39:23

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Sometimes life hits you hard, and then you have to make new decisions you hadn’t imagined making. Previous goals and ambitions can evaporate, especially after enduring something emotionally, psychologically, and/or spiritually harrowing. Our guest Andrew McKee was tested by tragedy, on top of career confusion, when he entered an MD/PhD program but …

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#113: Interview with Isabeau on strategies for making better career decisions 44:45

2y ago44:45

44:45

Have you spent so much time thinking through career choices that you could make but ended up making no decision at all? Sounds familiar? This is called analysis paralysis, which is very common among perfectionists. In this episode, one of our PhDCS team members, Santoshi Devadas, had the pleasure to interview Isabeau Iqbal who helps ambitious perfe…

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How NFL and NBA coaches manage their teams! with Alan Stein 37:12

2y ago37:12

37:12

If you are anything like me you may have wondered, how profession sport coaches get these big stars to perform well and work as a team, while I can't get my dental assistant to show up to work on time. Alan and I dive in and talk about what works well for these elite coaches and athletes, and what they do that sets them apart from the rest.…

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#112: Mark Herschberg on how to train to become an entrepreneur: Tips and Tricks 42:50

2+ y ago42:50

42:50

In this episode, Tina Persson talks to Mark Herschberg about how to learn to become an entrepreneur. Mark’s recently published book “The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You” gives deeper insights into this topic. Mark has a diverse background ranging from Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Cryptog…

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Financing Barriers with Bennett and Tess from Wisetack 22:58

2+ y ago22:58

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In this episode we explore barriers patients and owner doctors have with financing. Wisetack has worked hard to overcome some of those barriers. If you are interested in learning more about wisetack please visit www.wisetack.com/ashleyBy Ashley Sousa

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My Doctor sold their practice...Now what?! with Andrew Sousa 10:20

2+ y ago10:20

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In this episode we will go through what it looks like when the practice owner sells the practice and how you, the Office Manager can remain and transition.By Ashley Sousa

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5 ways to get closer to doing all the things 11:00

2+ y ago11:00

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Modento Demo: get.dentalintel.net/Ally-modento-demo If you are anything like me you want to do it all! Here is 5 ways to getting just a bit closer to doing it all.By Ashley Sousa

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How to motivate your employees 4:24

2+ y ago4:24

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Take the first steps to motivate your employees and not only get them on the right track, but also build loyalty. For your free growth report go here: get.dentalintel.net/practiceallygrow Book Raise Your Game; https://www.amazon.com/Raise-Your-Game-High-Performance-Secrets/dp/1546082859/ref=asc_df_1546082859/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=53238…

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#111: Interview with Niba about the turning point in her career 35:42

2+ y ago35:42

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In this episode, Tina Persson interviews Niba Audrey Nirmal, a science communicator. Niba is dedicated to hosting and producing science videos related to plants, skincare and cosmetics. If you are curious, you can find Niba’s work on her YouTube channel NotesByNiba. During the interview, she shares her career path and talks about her decision to no…

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What is TRUE leadership with Belinda Egan 32:54

2+ y ago32:54

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Modento demo- get.dentalintel.net/Ally-modento-demo Leadership is changing and evolving. Listen to this episode to find out what we think true leadership is and how behaviors should change. Follow Belinda- @belindaeaganleadswithcourageBy Ashley Sousa

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#110: Interview with Headhunters from GE Hunter 39:45

2+ y ago39:45

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In this episode, Tina Persson interviews Grażyna Żywot-Ciecierska and Ola Samuelsson, who are co-founders of a global company called GE Hunter. They are experts in headhunting, recruitment and client advisory. They have 20 years of international experience in finding talents for the pharma, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), medical, industrial and…

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Navigating hygiene in 2022 with Amber Lovatos 31:24

2+ y ago31:24

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Modento demo- get.dentalintel.net/Ally-modento-demo Right now it's harder than ever to find and keep hygienists. Join me in my conversation with Amber Lovatos to discuss the current challenges in the hygiene world. Follow Amber on instagram- @thelatinardhBy Ashley Sousa

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