In this podcast, Thomas Bertels explores with thought leaders and executives how to make work more productive, valuable, meaningful, and impactful.
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Six-time Grammy winner and critically acclaimed R&B and gospel vocalist BeBe Winans is best known for releasing several beautiful albums with his sister CeCe. His upcoming solo album, "America America," is a celebration of the heritage and history all Americans share.
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Join Nicos Marcou on the ThoughtFuel Podcast in an enlightening journey into the realm of self-development, culture and modern life’s biggest questions. The ThoughtFuel Podcast is a window into the world of curiosity, offering insightful, thought-provoking conversations with a diverse range of exceptional guests discussing how you can best improve your mindset. Are you ready to elevate your understanding, expand your mind, and uncover the answers that lie beneath the surface? Each episode is ...
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I am a 16 yo living in France trying to follow the advices given by Gary Vaynerchuk
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Strategy Focused Group (SFG) is a global team of Human Capital strategists committed to helping you solve people's issues within the organization. We do that by working alongside you to solve your toughest problems and helping you capture your greatest opportunities. The key to organizational success is the level of talent you have within your walls. The way that they are engaged, collaborate, and innovate is the key to your success. Give us a call, we can help.
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What does it take to bust-a-move when you are faced with huge challenges & the odds are stacked against you? A single BOLD MOVE, one baby step-at-a-time. Redirecting their course & keel, adventure-seekers, transformational designers, coaches, podcast super stars, speakers, authors, and "regular people" who stepped-off the curb and share their story to inspire and ignite you into action, today. This episode is brought to you by 2020storycoach.com: where Nervous Nellie's become CONFIDENT prese ...
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How to balance learning and performing with Eduardo Briceño
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Join Nicos Marcou as he has a discussion with Eduardo Briceño on how you can balance learning and performing to unlock the potential for remarkable growth and success. In this episode discuss the Performance Paradox which is the counterintuitive phenomena that if we focus only on performing, our performance suffers. If our sole focus is on getting …
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Work Matters S5E5: Jeff Wald - The End of Jobs
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In this episode host Thomas Bertels welcomes Jeff Wald to discuss his book, "The End of Jobs." Jeff is the founder of WorkMarket, an enterprise software platform for managing freelancers, as well as several other tech companies. An active angel investor, startup advisor, and speaker, he previously held leadership roles in Financial Services with Ba…
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Following Your Passion and Purpose with Josh "SuperGlue" Altum
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Join Nicos Marcou as he has a discussion with professional MMA Fighter “Josh “SuperGlue” Altum. In this episode we discuss how to take control of your own career, the importance of mental clarity and how to manage life’s challenges whether you win or lose. We also discuss the importance of both physical and mental health and what actions you can ta…
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The importance of Mentorship and Belonging with Elaine Montilla
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Join Nicos Marcou as he welcomes Elaine Montilla in a discussion on the importance of belonging, why finding a mentor and being one is important to your career. They also discuss imposter syndrome, and how you can overcome it to be able to lead as your authentic self. Elaine provides great examples from her career that speak to all of us. Elaine Mo…
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Work Matters S5E4: Dart Lindsley - Middle Management
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In today's Work Matters, Thomas talks with Dart Lindsley, head of Global Process Excellence for People Operations at Google. He previously led the HR Transformation Planning and Analysis organization at Cisco Systems and is the host of the popular "Work for Humans" podcast. In this discussion, Dart unpacks what makes the middle manager role so chal…
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Navigating Your Career Journey with Tracy Toler Lightsy
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Join Nicos Marcou as he has a discussion with the talented HR Strategy Leader Tracy Toler Lightsy. In this episode we discuss how to take control of your own personal development, develop a better personal brand, cultivate your network and address the challenges that arise as you are progressing in your career. Tracy Toler Lightsy is an HR Strategy…
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Can You Get People To See What You Are Saying? Featuring Todd Cherches
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Join Nicos Marcou as he has a discussion with pioneering thought leader in “Visual Leadership”, Todd Cherches. In this episode we discuss how to leverage visual imagery & drawings, mental models & frameworks, metaphors & analogies, storytelling & humor to become a better visual thinker and communicator. This approach will help you break down barrie…
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Work Matters S5E3: Todd Cherches - Visual Leadership
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In this episode of Work Matters, Thomas Bertels welcomes Todd Cherches to discuss Visual Leadership. Todd is the CEO of BigBlueGumball, a leadership development and executive coaching firm. He is also an award-winning professor and lecturer at NYU and Columbia University and the author of "VisuaLeadership: Leveraging the Power of Visual Thinking in…
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Improving your Mobility and Mindset with Flexibility Expert Jasmin Monserrate
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Join Nicos Marcou as he welcomes Flexibility Expert Jasmin Monserrate on a discussion on how to increase your personal flexibility, and improve both your mindset and quality of life through movement and through establishing a proper routine. In this engaging discussion they discuss the guidance and workings of David Sinclair, Peter Attia and David …
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Charalampos Grigoriou's journey from Cyprus to the UFC
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Join our host Nicos Marcou as he welcomes Charalampos "Ferocious" Grigoriou in this inspiring episode entitled "Charalampos Grigoriou's journey from Cyprus to the UFC" where Charalampos shares his journey from fighting in basements in Cyprus to the highest stage. We also discuss why it is important to have a good support system when chasing your dr…
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Work Matters S5E2: Gordy Curphy - Building Effective Teams
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In today's Work Matters, Thomas talks with Gordon "Gordy" Curphy about effective teamwork. Gordy is the Managing Partner at Curphy Leadership Solutions, where he helps business leaders implement major change initiatives, develop and promote leadership, and build high performing teams. With over 30 years of leadership expertise, Gordy has written nu…
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Preparing for a new chapter of your life Featuring Donna Korren
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Join our host Nicos Marcou as he welcomes Donna Korren in this enlightening episode entitled "Preparing for a new chapter of your life ," where they discuss the daunting process of starting something new and preparing for a new chapter in your life. They discuss the aspect of fear, how challenging it is to address it and move on, but also offer the…
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Work Matters S5 E1: Faisal Hogue - Transformational Leadership
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In today's Work Matters, Thomas Bertels discusses Transformational Leadership with Faisal Hogue. Faisal is an advisor, entrepreneur, thought leader, and technology innovator who has developed 20+ commercial business and technology platforms. He is the founder of SHADOKA and NextChapter and has worked with GE, MasterCard, American Express, PepsiCo, …
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Finding Your Inner Self and Voice Featuring Bharat Nain
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Join our host Nicos Marcou as he welcomes Bharat Nain in this enlightening episode entitled "Finding Your Inner Self and Voice," where they delve into the multifaceted process of personal discovery and self-expression. The episode embarks on a journey across mindfulness, introspection, and self-realization, stressing that these are critical steps t…
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The CEO Series with Michael Patrick Foley
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is a highly experienced CEO, Director, and mentor with significant business leadership and governance experience in European, African, and Asian markets.Michael Patrick is currently the principal of The Runda Portfolio, an assemblage of projects and interests, ranging from M&A advisory, fin…
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Work Matters S4E12: Anna Tavis - The Future of Work
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In today's Work Matters, Thomas welcomes Dr. Anna Tavis, Clinical Professor and Chair of the Human Capital Management Department at NYU School of Professional Studies. She previously held senior HR roles with Motorola, Nokia, United Technologies, and AIG, and is the co-author of "Humans at Work" (with Stela Lupushor). Anna unpacks the major trends …
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Tim Herd, a 3rd year Ph.D. student in the Higher Education & Organizational Change program at UCLA. His research centers on governance, culture, and student success. In this episode, Tim will discuss his Ph.D. journey with the host, Ron Thomas.For previous episodes of The CEO Series, vis…
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This week, our guest is Bryan Wempen, an author, Entrepreneur, and Mental Health/Addiction Recovery Champion.In this episode, Bryan will discuss the topics of adventure, healing, and self-exploration!Don't miss it.Available on YouTube - Strategy Focused Group#SFGTheCEOSeries #ceo #founder #host #leadership #live…
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is an award-winning journalist who has served in leadership roles at The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Bloomberg News. She is known for creating new content initiatives and for her reporting, writing, and editing of stories about management, governance, corporate leaders, the longevity e…
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Sam Baisla, an entrepreneur and early-stage investor.In this episode, Sam will discuss his passion for startups and building brands.For previous episodes of The CEO Series, visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup.#SFGTheCEOSeries #TheCEOSeries #live…
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is the lead talent acquisition analyst and recruitment practice leader for HR.com, the world's largest online community dedicated to HR and recruiting, with over 2 million active members - Matt Charney!In this episode, Matt will talk about talent and the challenges in the new world of work.…
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Jacklyn Monk, the Managing Editor of Editorial Operations at New York-Presbyterian Hospital.In this episode, Jacklyn will be sharing great insights into how she developed her passion for publishing.For previous episodes of The CEO Series, visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedgroup.#SFGTh…
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This week, our guest is Todd Cherches, the CEO and co-founder of Big Blue Gumball LLC, an innovative New York City-based management consulting firm specializing in leadership development and executive coaching.In this episode, Todd will discuss the topic of The Leadership Development Passion.Don't miss it!For previous episodes of The CEO Series, pl…
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Krystal Cooper, a distinguished People Operations professional with nearly two decades of experience as a servant leader and strategic business partner to Senior Executives. In this episode, Krystal will share great insights on the business case for people strategies.Don't miss this!For …
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Work Matters S4E11: Ron Ashkenas - Simplifying Organizations
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In today's Work Matters, Thomas welcomes Ron Ashkenas, Principal at Ashkenas Consulting and Partner Emeritus at Schaffer Consulting, to discuss simplifying organizations. Ron is a thought leader in business change and transformation and the author of numerous books and HBR articles including "Simply Effective." He unpacks the symptoms of overly com…
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week our guest is Jennifer Hunt, a lawyer, podcaster, radio and television host, author, entrepreneur, and influencer with a diverse background and career in entertainment, business, and law.In this episode, Jennifer will discuss her journey from legal to entertainment to entrepreneur.Don't miss this!For p…
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The CEO Series with Angela Reddock-Wright
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Angela Reddock-Wright, a mediator and signature resolution at The Reddock Law Group.Angela Reddock-Wright is an expert in California who is highly regarded in the fields of employment and labor-related matters, as well as Title IX sexual assault, hazing, and bullying cases. In this episo…
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Work Matters S4E10: Greg Larkin - Overcoming Obstructionism
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In today's Work Matters, Thomas talks innovation with Greg Larkin, the CEO of Punks & Pinstripes, a network for rebel corporate executives and start up founders. He is the author of the international best-seller ‘This Might Get Me Fired' and shares his expertise for overcoming organizational obstructionism to drive innovation. Greg unpacks the grea…
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Jose Ferreira Pinto, a multi-disciplinary scholar with a large portfolio of competencies ranging from management (Ph.D., MBA) and natural sciences (MSc.).In this episode, Jose will share his journey from corporate executive to a passionate educator with us.Live on our YouTube channel - @…
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO series!This week, our guest is Jimmy Nguyen, a recognized global leader in blockchain and emerging technologies, serving as the founder of New Win Global, a firm that partners with enterprises, governments, and startups to innovate for a better world. His projects span the Metaverse, stablecoins, AI-powered invoice fi…
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Work Matters S4E9: Joe Batista - Unlocking Latent Value
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In today's Work Matters, Thomas Bertels welcomes Joe Batista, Chief Creatologist, and former Dell and Hewlett Packard executive. Joe is an innovative business and technology leader who shares how to unlock unseen assets within organizations to create value for customers. With real-world success stories, he unpacks strategies for compressing the dis…
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Melanio Gomez, a prop stylist, set designer, and style maker.In this captivating episode, Melanio, the renowned designer, shares his remarkable professional journey while featuring on the third season of NBC's Making It.For previous episodes, please visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocusedg…
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Work Matters S4E8: Joe Spadaford - Implementing Work Design
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In today's Work Matters, Thomas talks with Joe Spadaford, President of J Francis Consulting, about his experience implementing work design in financial services. Joe held senior leadership roles at Citibank, First National Bank of Chicago, First Chicago Trust Company, Axa, Computershare, and AST. He shares the lessons learned when transforming larg…
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!Our guest for this episode is Moustafa Hamwi, best-selling author and executive coach. Moustafa is ranked as one of the top 100 leaders of the future from a pool of over 12,000 applicants by the world's #1 Executive Coach, Dr. Marshall Goldsmith. He also got nicknamed Mr. Passion by Prof. Tony Buzan, inventor o…
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Sarah Al Bakeri, the Vice President of Human Capital at the National Central Cooling Company (TABREED), UAE.In this episode, Sarah will share great insights on her journey to a renowned Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).For previous episodes, please visit www.youtube.com/strategyfocus…
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Work Matters S4E7: Tristin Brisbois - Intrapreneurship
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In today's episode, Thomas talks with Tristin Brisbois about intrapreneurship - how to create a successful innovative venture within a large company. Tristin is the director of PepsiCo's Advanced Personalization Ideation Center, where she is building personalized digital solutions. Providing a peek into Pepsico's Aspire2Be app which uses face scan …
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is Jeanette Jordan, an Executive Coach and Strategic Business Consultant with a passion for advising C-suite leaders and founders as they grow, scale, and pivot their business.In this episode, Jeanette will discuss with Ron Thomas (host) how we can reflect, recover, and recognize career opp…
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If it is Friday, it is The CEO Series!This week, our guest is John G. Self, Founder and Managing Partner of JohnGSelf + Partners, a career transition advisory firm based in Tyler, near Dallas. In this episode, John G. Self will share great insights on how to master your career.You shouldn't miss this!For previous episodes, please visit our YouTube …
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Work Matters S4E6: Elisabeth Swan - Becoming A Better Leader
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In today's episode, Thomas talks with Elisabeth Swan, Continuous Improvement Consultant, Co-Founder of the Just-in-Time Café podcast, and Bestselling Author of "Picture Yourself a Leader." Recently named by the PEX Network as one of the top 50 thought leaders in operational excellence, Elisabeth Swan has consulted in the business process performanc…
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