Best Deepa Iyer Podcasts (2024)

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E15: Talking to Your Children about 9/11 with Deepa Iyer 52:35

16d ago52:35

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SooJin and Hannah bring in 9/11 expert Deepa Iyer to process the horrific terrorist attacks that took place twenty years ago. Deepa describes 9/11 as a watershed moment in history that significantly changed the way South Asian, Arab, Muslim, and Sikh communities were perceived in the U.S. Since then, racial anxiety, Islamophobia, and anti-immigrant…

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EP 107: The Seasons of Entrepreneurship: Leading a Deliberate Life with Laura Roeder 1:08:13

7h ago1:08:13

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What are you deliberate about in your life? What does living deliberately mean to you? Would you say that you’re a deliberate person? Would those who know you say that you are deliberate in how you live your life and lead? Living deliberately can be a real challenge, especially when we’re constantly dealing with unexpected issues and navigating thr…

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The Power of Asking the Right Questions with Jascina Simeon, Global Head of Consumer Insights and Customer Experience 31:20

10h ago31:20

31:20

“Are we asking the right questions? Are we asking the right people? Are we asking in the right context and at the right time?” In this episode, we are joined by Global Head of Consumer Insights and Customer Experience Jascina Simeon who firmly believes that consumers do know what they want, as long as insights professionals are asking the right que…

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Solidarity: Building Solidarity In an Era of Silos 1:05:19

6d ago1:05:19

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In an age of increasing polarization and division, how can we build bridges. Join us in this special State of Solidarity episode to explore the challenges and opportunities of building solidarity in our current social and political climate.By Deepa Iyer

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EP 106: Trauma, Leadership, and Healing: A Colleague Conversation with Sarah Buino 1:03:37

14d ago1:03:37

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Do you have thoughts about how the word “trauma” and other therapy-speak terms have bled into our day-to-day conversations in person, at work, and on social media? Do you feel pressure to perform being “okay,” even when you’re anything but? Have you ever pursued a project or career milestone only to realize, once you achieved it, that it no longer …

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Real-World Insights with Bonnie Chiurazzi, Director of Market Insights at Glassdoor 25:42

14d ago25:42

25:42

How can you maximize the impact of your insights while working in an imperfect world? Bonnie Chiurazzi, Director of Market Insights at Glassdoor, joins us to share how her transition from CPG to tech has shaped her rigorous approach to market research. She also explores the best practices for leveraging research methodologies in real-world contexts…

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E21: Building Cross-Racial Friendships with Sharon White and Kate Towle 1:14:26

16d ago1:14:26

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In this episode, SooJin and Hannah bring in former guest Kate Towle (Episode 3) and her long-time friend Sharon White to talk about building relationships across difference. We learn how Sharon and Kate were raised by parents who modeled the practice of cultivating interracial friendships, and how that translated into their own lives. As they refle…

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E10: Antiracist Parenting in the Context of Multiracial Families with Laura and Daren Hill 1:37:50

16d ago1:37:50

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In this episode, SooJin and Hannah engage in a rich discussion with soulmates, Laura and Daren Hill. The conversation flows like a slow, meandering river as we challenge ourselves to slow down and be more like water: adaptable, strong, gentle, powerful, vulnerable, interconnected, and expansive. We break down “knowledge” by getting to know our ledg…

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E25: What White People Are Doing with Margaret Gerstle (Part 3 of 4) 42:05

16d ago42:05

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SooJin and Hannah sit down with Margaret Gerstle (Hannah’s 63-year-old aunt!) for this brave episode. Margaret shares how her commitment to redistributing wealth has helped her to better understand the true needs of her community, to learn new tools for addressing racism, to expand her network of friends, and to strengthen her overall sense of self…

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E19: Addressing Toxic Masculinity with Marjorie Grevious 1:13:03

16d ago1:13:03

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In this episode, SooJin brings in spiritual wellness consultant and restorative yoga teacher Marjorie Grevious to share the wisdom and insights she’s garnered from witnessing how toxic masculine definitions of what it means to be a “man” has robbed the men in her life. She discusses not only how men are complicit in toxic masculinity but also women…

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E14: Adoptive Parents/Caretakers: Helping Kids of Color Access Whole Futures with Malaika Parker 1:21:52

16d ago1:21:52

1:21:52

Welcome to Season 2 of the Antiracist Parenting Podcast! We start off the season with an AMAZING guest, Malaika Parker, who is the Director at Adoptive Parents of Color Collaborative. Malaika is committed to building whole and complete futures for her biological and adopted children. She does this, in partnership with her spouse, by being honest al…

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E22: The Story of Black Lives Matter with Veronica Chambers 1:07:37

16d ago1:07:37

1:07:37

SooJin and Hannah sit down with prolific author and editor Veronica Chambers of the New York Times to discuss her recent book entitled Call and Response: The Story of Black Lives Matter. This conversation is epic, exploring the history of the BLM movement and how we can all play a part in moving the ball forward a little bit. Veronica poses thought…

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E23: What White People Are Doing with Hannah Carney (Part 1 of 4) 1:11:39

16d ago1:11:39

1:11:39

SooJin and Hannah mix it up in this episode - featuring co-host, Hannah Carney - to launch a four-part series on What White People Are Doing. This series is in response to a question posed by previous guest Marjorie Grevious (from Episode 19). Hannah opens the conversation by sharing personal stories, grappling out loud with some of the nuance that…

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E26: What White People Are Doing with Laura Holsen (Part 4 of 4) 57:24

16d ago57:24

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SooJin and Hannah round out this 4-part series by talking with Hannah’s cousin, Laura Holsen. Laura reflects on how she used to notice interracial couples and wonder what that experience must be like. Then she fell in love with and married someone from a different racial background! Laura’s relationship with her spouse, Sunny, has greatly shifted h…

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E16: Addressing Toxic Masculinity with Kyle Tran Myhre 1:03:02

16d ago1:03:02

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In this episode, SooJin and Kyle talk about how art, spoken word, and poetry can serve as door ways to talk to our children about larger, more complex systems of oppression. Through his work on dismantling toxic masculinity, Kyle points out how harmful forms of masculinity are embedded throughout white supremacist culture, capitalism, and other sys…

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E12: Antiracist Parenting in the Context of Multiracial Families with Melissa Beck 1:07:27

16d ago1:07:27

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In this episode, SooJin and Hannah sit down with TV personality Melissa Beck (formerly known as Melissa Howard) from MTV’s reality series The Real World: New Orleans (2000). Melissa found her true calling in motherhood and is raising three mixed-race daughters with her partner, Justin. As an antiracist parent, Melissa is helping her children to “se…

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E24: What White People Are Doing with Delia McGrath (Part 2 of 4) 1:00:42

16d ago1:00:42

1:00:42

SooJin and Hannah sit down with Delia McGrath (Hannah’s 83-year-old aunt!) for this sweeping episode. Delia was born in 1939 at the outbreak of World War II. She was raised in a large family of 14 children, attended segregated schools, married a Filipino man, and raised two biracial daughters who now have their own children (Delia’s four beautiful …

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E18: Addressing Toxic Masculinity with E.G. Bailey 1:04:18

16d ago1:04:18

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In this episode, SooJin and E.G. talk about the Minnesota artist community, the importance of “being in the tradition” a la Amiri Baraka, and how he and his partner are raising their two Black boys to be sensitive, confident, and creative souls. E.G. spits all kinds of wisdom, as he discusses how the women in his life, along with embracing his own …

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E20: Learning from Children with Amira Mann Hill and Miranda Del Toro 56:55

16d ago56:55

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This episode is sure to lift your spirits! Hannah is back - she and SooJin are enlightened by Miranda (daughter of Emilia Gonzalez Avalos from Episode 4) and Amira (daughter of Laura and Daren Hill from Episode 10). Every word oozes with wisdom and brilliance. With the help of these two girls, we learn how to open our hearts wider, how to be more c…

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E27: Sankofa Episode - Year in Review 1:14:38

16d ago1:14:38

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This episode is chock full of goodness and light! SooJin and Hannah are joined by Hannah’s 8-and-a-half-year-old son (Anthony) for the first part of the episode. He shares what racism is, what we can do to stop it, and what has been helpful for him so far in learning about racism and antiracism. After saying goodbye to Anthony, SooJin and Hannah re…

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E17: BONUS EPISODE - Antiracist Schooling: The Angela Day School with Dianna Myles 52:06

16d ago52:06

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In this special bonus episode, SooJin speaks to Dianna Myles, the founder of the The Angela Day School, to raise awareness of this new antiracist school that is scheduled to open in Fall 2022. Listen to find out more about this school, how you can get involved and enroll your children, and what the upcoming November info sessions will be about. Our…

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E11: Antiracist Parenting in the Context of Multiracial Families with Kale Bantigue Fajardo 1:24:10

16d ago1:24:10

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In this episode, SooJin and Hannah are joined by Dr. Kale Bantigue Fajardo who shares his experience with “trans-local” (long distance) parenting. As a trans Dad living in another state, Kale is particularly committed to loving his 11-year-old daughter, Nia, unconditionally. Through their relationship, Nia is seeing that there are different ways to…

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E13: Sankofa Episode – Year in Review 1:09:59

16d ago1:09:59

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In the last episode of Season 1, SooJin and Hannah tap into the power of Sankofa as they reflect back on the season. They discuss the ways in which their lives have been transformed by the podcast, sharing what they’ve learned from our past guests in order to understand their present moment and future possibilities. Hannah shares the process she’s …

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E5: Talking to Children about Peacebuilding in Divisive Times with Crixell Shell 1:06:38

16d ago1:06:38

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In this episode, SooJin and Hannah speak with Crixell Shell, the Assistant Executive Director of the MN Peacebuilding Leadership Institute. Our conversation is both timely and robust. Crixell shares ways she has been talking with her teenage son about the election - instilling critical values around humanity and respect while also supporting him to…

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E7: How White Parents and Caregivers Can Become Antiracist: Mary Moriarty (Part 2 of 3) 1:12:35

16d ago1:12:35

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In this episode, SooJin and Hannah talk with Mary Moriarty, former Chief Public Defender in Hennepin County, Minnesota. During our discussion, Mary shares many stories that shaped her antiracism journey while living in Minnesota. Minnesota is considered to be a progressive state; however, it struggles with some of the worst racial disparities in ou…

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E1: How to Talk to Young Kids about the Uprising Following George Floyd’s Murder with Daniel Shannon (Part 1 of 3) 1:11:40

16d ago1:11:40

1:11:40

We have been living in COVID times now for five months, seeing the death toll continue to rise in the United States - currently standing at more than 170,000 deaths. And our country’s other pandemic, racism, is alive and well. Breonna Taylor was murdered by police while sleeping in her home in February and George Floyd was killed, very publicly, by…

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E6: How White Parents and Caregivers Can Become Antiracist: Kathleen Devore (Part 1 of 3) 1:17:43

16d ago1:17:43

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In this episode, SooJin and Hannah sit down with Dr. Kathleen Devore, a Professor of English at Minneapolis Community Technical College. This is the perfect conversation to kick off a new year and our three-part series. As someone who experienced a challenging childhood, Kathleen understands pain and trauma. She also understands her white privi…

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E3: How to Talk to High School Kids about the Uprising Following George Floyd’s Murder (Part 3 of 3) 1:05:21

16d ago1:05:21

1:05:21

We have been living in COVID times now for five months, seeing the death toll continue to rise in the United States - currently standing at more than 190,000 deaths. And our country’s other pandemic, racism, is alive and well. Breonna Taylor was murdered by police while sleeping in her home in February and George Floyd was killed, very publicly, by…

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E9: Antiracist Parenting in the Context of Multiracial Families with Karla Benson Rutten 1:24:50

16d ago1:24:50

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In this episode, SooJin and Hannah invite Karla Benson Rutten (from Episode 2) back to dive deeper into raising multiracial, antiracist children. SooJin opens the conversation by naming the victims of the recent shootings in Atlanta, GA, and Boulder, CO. She shares how these events are impacting her personally as a Korean-American woman, and sh…

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E8: How White Parents and Caregivers Can Become Antiracist: Edie Grauer & Robin Alpern (Part 3 of 3) 1:19:28

16d ago1:19:28

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In this final episode of our three-part series, SooJin and Hannah speak with Robin Alpern and Edie Grauer from the Center for the Study of White American Culture. We explore the complexity of white supremacist culture and how racially mixed communities are not necessarily free from racism. Both Robin and Edie talk about being raised by parents who …

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E2: How to Talk to Middle School Kids about the Uprising Following George Floyd’s Murder with Karla Benson Rutten (Part 2 of 3)Untitled Episode 56:01

16d ago56:01

56:01

We have been living in COVID times now for five months, seeing the death toll continue to rise in the United States - currently standing at more than 170,000 deaths. And our country’s other pandemic, racism, is alive and well. Breonna Taylor was murdered by police while sleeping in her home in February and George Floyd was killed, very publicly, by…

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E4: Talking to Children about ICE and the Prison Industrial Complex with Emilia Gonzalez Avalos 1:33:45

16d ago1:33:45

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In this episode, Emilia Gonzalez Avalos (Executive Director of Navigate MN/Unidos MN) to join us shares her powerful and painful story of coming to the US from Mexico, what life is like for undocumented immigrants living in this country, and the threat she and her children and other Latinx families face everyday because of the targeted attack again…

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EP 105: Dr. Frank Anderson: A Loving and Kind Approach to Healing and Leadership 1:14:05

27d ago1:14:05

1:14:05

What does healing mean to you? What expectations do you hold around how we heal and how quickly we heal? Meeting our basic human need to be loved and experience belonging can be the root of many things we do, say, and want–for better or for worse. Many of us have experienced relationships that shape how we pursue love and belonging, how we respond …

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Becoming a Business Intelligence Expert with Nick Rich, Group VP Insights & Analytics, ex-InterContinental Hotels Group/Carlsberg 33:54

28d ago33:54

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“Insights aren’t just for marketing. They’re for the whole business”. And that’s precisely why it’s essential to be a business intelligence expert. In this episode, Nick Rich, Group VP Insights & Analytics, ex-InterContinental Hotels Group/Carlsberg, shares the importance of building capabilities and competencies around problem-solving, developing …

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EP 104: The Intersection of How We Lead, Love, and Grieve with J.S. Park 1:22:19

1M ago1:22:19

1:22:19

If you love, you experience loss. Looking back over the last few years, who or what have you lost? A loved one, a friendship, a relationship, a pet, a job, your health, your community? Something else? Have you had time to reflect on and grieve your losses and find meaning and sense in all you experienced? And how do you talk about your losses with …

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An Optimistic Outlook for Insights with Stephanie Hutchison, Principal Divisional Strategy Consultant at Health Care Service Corporation 26:23

1M ago26:23

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Uncertainty or opportunity? It’s only a matter of perspective. Drawing upon a wealth of experience in leveraging secondary research foresights, Stephanie Hutchison, Principal Divisional Strategy Consultant at Health Care Service Corporation, joins us to explore the opportunities in the future of the insights industry and share how insights professi…

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EP 103: The Burden of Shoulds and Moving Towards Self-Compassion with Alison Cook, PhD 1:03:34

2M ago1:03:34

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Are you aware of all the expectations you hold yourself to? The day-to-day buzzing of our inner life can feel relentless, can't it? We're all too familiar with the bombardment of 'shoulds' about how we should act, dress, talk, move, etc. It's a struggle that resonates with each one of us, making us feel understood in our shared experiences. We carr…

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Anticipating The Next Normal with Michael Nevski, Director, Global Insights at Visa 31:39

2M ago31:39

31:39

In a world where change is the only constant, adapting to a new normal falls short. Companies must anticipate the next normal to thrive, and insights are essential to achieve this. In this episode, Michael Nevski, Director, Global Insights at Visa, offers tangible strategies for insights leaders to help consumers navigate through economic stressors…

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EP 102: Toxic Leadership: The True Cost of Workplace Trauma with Mita Mallick 53:05

2M ago53:05

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Many of us are familiar with the kind of person who easily earns the moniker ‘toxic’ and instills fear, rage, and frustration in those around them. What do you do when you work with a toxic leader? How do you feel when toxic leaders continue to get promoted and receive accolades? And what do you do when others make excuses for these toxic leaders, …

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Empathy, Humility, Action: Driving Change with Deepa Iyer, Sr. Director of Market Research and Data Science at Fossil Group 32:43

2M ago32:43

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To work with insights is to drive change. And while driving change is always easier said than done, it’s far from impossible. In this episode, Deepa Iyer, Sr. Director of Market Research and Data Science at Fossil Group, shares how her rich career working both agency-side and brand-side has taught her how to drive insightful action through empathy,…

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EP 101: Transforming the Legacy Burdens from Relational Trauma with Deran Young 59:00

3M ago59:00

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Do you feel frustrated by recurring struggles with self-doubt, hypervigilance, and overwhelm? Behind many of your inner doubts, self-judgements, fears, and insecurities lie echoes from old betrayals or relational hurts. These breaches of trust in important relationships don’t necessarily lose their impact on how you lead and work just because they …

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Quarterly Review, Q1 2024 28:13

3M ago28:13

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Join us for this Quarterly Review episode as host Thor Olof Philogène revisits some of the highlights from recent episodes, exploring the varied and rich perspectives of the brilliant insights leaders who’ve joined the podcast this quarter.By Stravito

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Solidarity: Reckoning with Sustainability 44:05

3M ago44:05

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In this episode, co-host Adaku Utah and guest M Adams reflect on BMP's latest report: Reckoning with Sustainability, which explores how more than 50 Black movement leaders and their organizations understood the brief moment of “racial reckoning” in 2020..By Deepa Iyer

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EP 100: Celebrating 100 Episodes: Behind the Scenes of the Unburdened Leader 22:57

3M ago22:57

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Have you ever done something steadily, week in and week out, for a period of time? What did you learn about yourself and the world around you in the process? Was there anything that came up that surprised you? Putting in consistent reps and hundreds of hours towards something inevitably shapes and changes you, and producing this show has been no di…

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Elevating Insights Through Continuous Learning with Victoria Ng, Director, Consumer Insights at Sodexo 27:56

3M ago27:56

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A commitment to learning—whether through formal education or experience—opens doors to diverse opportunities and fresh perspectives. It fills gaps in understanding, fosters adaptability to emerging technologies, and is fundamental to uncovering transformative insights. In this episode, Victoria Ng, Director, Consumer Insights at Sodexo, shares how …

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EP 99: Lead & Love Beyond Differences: The Work of Building Bridges with Jonathan Merritt 1:20:59

4M ago1:20:59

1:20:59

Have you ended a relationship to get relief from tension and conflict? Do you struggle with developing a clear sense of boundaries around what’s your responsibility and what’s not, especially when feeling responsible for how others think and feel? When relationships are toxic, abusive, and oppressive and the other person does not have the interest …

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From Fun Facts to Actionable Insights with Matt Thell, Global Strategy and Innovation Leader at General Mills 31:35

4M ago31:35

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“Insights without actions are just fun facts.” But how do you ensure your insights translate into real-world impact? Generating insights without a practical application often limits their ability to leverage tangible results and meet business objectives. In this episode, Matt Thell, Global Strategy and Innovation Leader at General Mills, shares the…

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EP 98: Ecosystems for Change: Embracing Generative Conflict in a World on Fire with Deepa Iyer 1:07:20

4M ago1:07:20

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What is your relationship with conflict and disagreement? Do you see conflict as bad or dangerous or simply a natural part of relationships and being in a group or on a team? What helps you move through conflict and differences of opinion when things are heavy and charged? Do you avoid it at all costs? Or do you try to be a peacemaker and help ever…

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Transforming the Insights Function into a Must-Have with Deborah Walker, Director — Consumer Insights at The Michaels Companies, Inc. 27:27

4M ago27:27

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Who exactly is your customer? More importantly, how do you know? A solid insights strategy powers better decisions, sharpens targeting, fuels innovation, and sets your organization up for success. But too often, insights are sidelined as a 'nice-to-have' function, stripping organizations of their competitive edge. Leveraging her extensive experienc…

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