Best Rob Mahon Podcasts (2024)

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Cracking The Code For A Career in Cyber Security with Former FBI Special Agent Dave Mahon 42:31

1h ago42:31

42:31

Cybersecurity is an ever-evolving field that requires continuous learning, adaptability, and a deep understanding of both the technological landscape and human behavior. Today’s guest, Dave Mahon, a seasoned cybersecurity expert with extensive experience in both the private and public sectors, shares his journey from the FBI to leading global cyber…

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How Teamwork Drives Success with Rob Smedley, Founder of Smedley Group 46:19

22d ago46:19

46:19

Innovation and Inclusivity in Motorsports are about breaking barriers, fostering innovation, and making the sport accessible to all. Today's guest, Rob Smedley, founder and CEO of the Smedley Group, shares his journey from Formula One engineer to entrepreneur, revolutionizing the motorsport industry. Rob Smedley is known for his work with top Formu…

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Scaling The Heights of Human Performance with Annastiina Hintsa, The CEO of Hintsa Performance 37:47

27d ago37:47

37:47

Leadership is about embracing sustainable practices, fostering continuous improvement, and aligning personal values with professional goals. Today's guest, Annastiina Hintsa, CEO of Hintsa Performance, shares her insights on achieving peak performance in both business and sports. Annastiina Hintsa is the CEO of Hintsa Performance, a world-leading e…

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Leading with Servant Leadership and Gratitude ft. John Marcante, Vanguard’s former CIO 36:15

1M ago36:15

36:15

Leadership is about embracing the process of unlearning outdated practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and aligning your team with visionary goals. Today's guest, with his esteemed 29-year tenure at one of the largest asset managers in the world, Vanguard, shares how he successfully navigated this journey. John T. Marcante is a …

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How AI is Transforming Startup Investment Decisions with William Carbone, CEO & co-founder of Evalify 35:01

2M ago35:01

35:01

AI is transforming the world, and William is working on how IP is impacted in an AI world… William Carbone is an AI expert, former IBMer, and now a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in aerospace, quantum computing, and AI. At IBM, William’s main focus was to identify opportunities, driving business & technology strategies and r…

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Who Does What By How Much with Josh Seiden 38:25

3M ago38:25

38:25

The definition of success can change everything. Properly defined, you have an agile organization where each team member can contribute fully. Poorly defined, you have stagnant teams and users that don’t like the products. In this episode of the Unlearn Podcast, host Barry O'Reilly sits down with Josh Seiden, a sought-after designer, strategy consu…

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How to Build a Venture Studio with Ben Yoskovitz, Founding Partner at Highline Beta 40:13

3M ago40:13

40:13

Accelerator, Incubator, Venture Capital, Venture Studio? There are a lot of ways to get a new startup off the ground. Ben Yoskovitz, founding partner at Highline Beta, joins Barry O'Reilly on this episode of the Unlearn Podcast to talk about exactly that, and Ben shares insights into the world of venture studios, discussing his journey from foundin…

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Overcoming the Illusion of Innovation with Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation 38:56

3M ago38:56

38:56

The innovative spirit of startups is one of their strengths, something that seems to disappear as a company matures. Does it have to be that way? In this episode of Unlearn, host Barry O’Reilly is joined by Elliott Parker, CEO of High Alpha Innovation, who is an expert in corporate innovation and entrepreneurship. Together, they explore how corpora…

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The Power of Fractional Leadership with Renee Hawkins 36:59

4M ago36:59

36:59

What problem are you trying to solve? Is it even the right one? In this episode of Unlearn, host Barry O’Reilly is joined by Renee Hawkins, a skilled technology and transformation practitioner. Together, they discuss problem solving, aligning business strategies with purpose, and how to pivot your organization successfully. With practical tips on n…

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The Thriving Team Playbook with Dom Price, Work Futurist at Atlassian 45:04

5M ago45:04

45:04

They say those who don’t learn from the past are doomed to repeat it. As true a statement as it is, it’s missing one crucial element. If you never confront the reality of the present and get to the heart of why you are where you are, you won’t be able to unlearn the habits that got you there in the first place. In this episode of Unlearn, Barry O’R…

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Blockchain and the Future of Decentralized Societies with Anne Connelly, Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Expert 35:26

5M ago35:26

35:26

How well would you fare in the high-stakes world of blockchain and cryptocurrency? Could you navigate the complexities of decentralized technology and its potential to revolutionize society? In this episode of Unlearn, Barry O'Reilly sits down with Anne Connelly, a blockchain expert passionate about leveraging technology to transform lives in emerg…

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Tech Nuggets with Daniel Henry, former Global CTO at McDonald's 35:17

5M ago35:17

35:17

Would you be willing to take on mission critical, make or break projects as your career? How would you handle the challenges that arise from situations like bankruptcies and mergers while managing the extreme pressure that comes from such high stakes? Daniel Henry doesn’t just take on high stakes projects as they arise. He actively seeks them out. …

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Leadership Transformation Mindset Advice with Sabrina Braham 41:48

6M ago41:48

41:48

What was your biggest personal transformation? More importantly, who helped you achieve it? Read this blog and episode of the Unlearn Podcast for top leadership transformation mindset advice from a world-class leadership coach. Sabrina Braham is an executive coach, mastermind group leader, author, and leadership and career development expert with a…

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Purpose, People, Performance, Partnership with James Williams 33:18

6M ago33:18

33:18

What if success isn't about being the best but about continuous improvement? Global executive James Williams shares his journey from leading Olympic campaigns to empowering startups and teaching MBA students. Discover how his focus on performance, purpose, partnerships, and people has shaped his career and why he believes that embracing discomfort …

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From Code to Climate with Adrian Cockcroft 54:59

7M ago54:59

54:59

How can the lessons learned from a childhood of tinkering and a career influenced by tech visionaries like Bill Joy and Andy Bechtolsheim guide us toward a more sustainable future for technology? We’re joined today by Adrian Cockcroft, a trailblazer in cloud architecture at Netflix and a proponent of open source at Amazon Web Services, who is now c…

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The Provocative Power of Imperfection with Connie Kwan 28:27

7M ago28:27

28:27

Connie Kwan is a seasoned product and marketing expert with over two decades of experience in a variety of fields. During her time at Microsoft and Atlassian, she honed her skills in simplifying complex concepts and navigating ambiguous situations with powerful questions. She’s currently putting those skills to work as the Chief Product Officer at …

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The Future of Education with Sahra-Josephine Hjorth 39:04

8M ago39:04

39:04

Sahra-Josephine Hjorth, co-founder and CEO of CanopyLab, joins Barry O'Reilly on this episode of the Unlearn Podcast to explore the interconnectedness of different skills, fields and interests. Sahra’s career has spanned diplomacy, startups, creating social learning experiences and inventing the first AI course authoring tool, and she has been reco…

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Negotiation Made Simple with Dr John Lowry 35:14

9M ago35:14

35:14

Dr. John Lowry, CEO of Thrivence, a management consulting firm based in Nashville, TN, joins Barry O'Reilly on this episode of the Unlearn Podcast to talk about John's journey from being a lawyer to teaching negotiation skills worldwide. John uses his diverse background in law, consulting, entrepreneurship, coaching, and university administration t…

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Tapping into Human Potential with Technology with Nichol Bradford 35:24

9M ago35:24

35:24

What if we have barely scratched the surface of human potential? According to Nichol Bradford, a pioneer in technology and human transformation, we need to challenge the assumption that machines will surpass humanity. Nichol has led operations for gaming giants like Activision Blizzard and Epic Games in China. She built communities that connected p…

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Turning Emotion into Strategy with Drewe Broughton 37:28

9M ago37:28

37:28

Drewe Broughton - “The Fear Coach” - is a former professional footballer who now helps athletes and executives overcome obstacles and unlock their potential. His approach involves guiding his clients to explore their true selves and confront difficult emotions like fear and shame. He believes that people can find genuine, lasting success through se…

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Unlearning through Cultural Context with Sophie Wade 37:49

10M ago37:49

37:49

Sophie Wade is a thought leader in workforce innovation, flexible working, and the future of work. With an enviable background in strategic development, financing, and entrepreneurship, Sophie has become a sought-after speaker, author, and consultant, helping organizations navigate the ever-changing landscape of work. She is particularly known for …

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Product Chronicles: Tales of Transformation with Hope Gurion 30:26

11M ago30:26

30:26

Hope Gurion is a seasoned professional with a background in product management, business development, and coaching within the tech industry. As the founder of Fearless Product, she plays a pivotal role in advising and supporting product leaders and teams. Hope's career traces back to the early stages of the internet, where she contributed to shapin…

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Mastering Data Visualization for Marketing with Peter Walker 32:45

11M ago32:45

32:45

Peter Walker is a data-driven content marketer known for his expertise in using data and analytics to create insightful and engaging content. In his role as Head of Insights at Carta, Peter's work often revolves around visualizing data in a way that makes it accessible to a broad audience, helping people understand complex topics and trends. He has…

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Launching Ideas at Lightning Speed with Adam Bragg 33:53

12M ago33:53

33:53

With a strong emphasis on rapid development and accelerating ideas into tangible products, Adam Bragg believes in the ethos of "launching". He introduced the concept of "activity networks," a fresh take on community-building, where people congregate based on shared activities rather than just online interactions. He has been involved in several pro…

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Fintech Frontiers: Beyond Banking with Marcos Fernandez 29:33

12M ago29:33

29:33

Marcos Fernandez is a visionary in the fintech sector, characterized by his profound understanding of its evolving dynamics and the importance of strategic collaborations across industries. His vast network, ranging from prominent banks to venture capital, underlines his dedication to fostering strategic partnerships and ensuring financial inclusiv…

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The Business of Books with Casey Ebro 34:06

1y ago34:06

34:06

Casey Ebro is a veteran editor who has significantly contributed to the publishing world. She formerly served as an Executive Editor with the Business Group at McGraw Hill Professional. In this role, she was responsible for acquiring, editing, and publishing business books in various subjects such as leadership, workplace culture, entrepreneurship,…

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Unlearning Fear: Out with the Old, In with the Bold with Kyle Hermans 40:22

1y ago40:22

40:22

Kyle Hermans is the CEO and co-founder of Be Courageous, a globally recognized business consultancy that helps ambitious leaders and brands grow and transform. They do this through improving company culture, strategy, innovation, technology, research, and ESG/SDG. Kyle has led transformation initiatives for hundreds of Fortune 1000 companies and st…

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The Art of Decision Making: Unpacking the Uncertainty Project with Kyle Byrd 35:26

1y ago35:26

35:26

Kyle Byrd is a seasoned product strategy and uncertainty leader with a background in industrial design. He was the former Head of Product at Atlassian, where he led the product strategy for Jira Align, a leading enterprise agile planning software. He is also the founder of the Uncertainty Project, a community initiative aimed at exploring decision-…

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Impact100: Empowering Women to Create Transformational Change with Wendy Steele 33:59

1y ago33:59

33:59

Wendy Steele is a changemaker and has the honor of being recognized on Forbes’ 50 over 50. She is the founder and CEO of Impact100, a global network of chapters that each raise $100,000 to fund grants for local nonprofits. In the past 20 years, Impact100 has awarded more than $123 million in grants, making it one of the largest women-led philanthro…

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Beyond the Words: Crafting Effective Conversations with Daniel Stillman 35:08

1y ago35:08

35:08

Daniel Stillman, an executive coach, and facilitator, is an authority in the field of conversational leadership. With a wealth of experience as a conversation designer and an author, Daniel has dedicated his career to enhancing the way we communicate. His book, Good Talk: How to Design Conversations That Matter, is recognized for its impactful insi…

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How to be Memorable with Diana Kander 27:56

1y ago27:56

27:56

Diana Kander is a keynote speaker, bestselling author, and a vanguard when it comes to memorable pitches. She is the author of Go Big or Go Home, a book that teaches readers the art and science of making impactful pitches for film, sports, business, and philanthropy. Her pioneering research reveals the direct correlation between emotion and memory,…

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Unleashing Human Connection in Tech with Etienne de Bruin 39:18

1+ y ago39:18

39:18

Etienne de Bruin is a visionary community builder, successful startup founder, and accomplished author. Overcoming personal struggles and adversity, he has channeled his experience into creating an emotionally intelligent community for CTOs called 7CTOs, now with 300 members globally. In addition to leading this thriving community, Etienne penned t…

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Making Tough Decisions and Bright Futures with Chris Butler 35:42

1+ y ago35:42

35:42

Chris Butler is a seasoned technology leader with a proven ability to lead teams, drive innovation, and deliver results in a fast-paced and dynamic industry. He is a highly accomplished executive with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Prior to his current role at Google, Chris held several leadership positions at companies like Microsoft…

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Designing a Career That Works for You with Sarah Doody 45:13

1+ y ago45:13

45:13

Have you ever wondered why so many people fail to land their dream job after attending a boot camp or taking an online course? In this episode of Unlearn Podcast, Barry O'Reilly chats with Sarah Doody, a UX researcher and designer, and the founder and CEO of the Career Strategy Lab, a program that helps UX and product professionals at all career st…

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Building Reliable and Resilient Systems with Anurag Gupta 30:17

1+ y ago30:17

30:17

On this episode of Unlearn Podcast, Barry O'Reilly hosts Anurag Gupta, founder and CEO of Shoreline, a product that helps reliability engineers reduce the “heavy lifting of dealing with incidents” so they can focus on improving their systems. Anurag is a notable leader in the reliability space: his experience includes joining Oracle in its infancy,…

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Reimagining Accountability: A New Model for High-Performing Teams with Kate Tarling 30:54

1+ y ago30:54

30:54

Accountability is a buzzword in business, but is the traditional notion of assigning ownership to a single individual the most effective approach? In this episode of the Unlearn Podcast, Barry O'Reilly is joined by Kate Tarling, author of The Service Organization: How To Deliver and Lead Successful Services, Sustainably. Kate is the founder of a se…

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Lessons Learned from Building our Venture Studio, Nobody Studios with Mark McNally 27:12

1+ y ago27:12

27:12

“Joining a startup is irrational for most people. Launching a venture studio to build a hundred startups is totally irrational to pretty much everybody,” Barry O’Reilly remarks. “You've got two sticks, you rubbed them together, and you're telling people that this is going to turn into a 500-story skyscraper." On this show, Barry celebrates this 100…

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Organized Chaos with Pascal Finette 30:57

1+ y ago30:57

30:57

Pascal Finette is a well-respected entrepreneur and innovation expert with a wealth of knowledge and insights to share about achieving success in the business world. Having led entrepreneurship and open innovation tracks at Singularity University, Pascal is an experienced mentor and coach with a focus on amplifying positive change in the world. He …

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Personal Board of Directors with Melissa Perri and Gibson Biddle 52:37

1+ y ago52:37

52:37

In this episode of Unlearn Podcast, host Barry O'Reilly and two experienced tech executives, Melissa Perri and Gibson Biddle, meet for a Personal Board of Directors meeting. Melissa Perri is the founder and CEO of Produx Labs, a product management consultancy, and author of Escaping the Build Trap. She is also a Senior Lecturer at Harvard Business …

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The Intersection of AI and the Human Mind with Michael Wu 39:37

1+ y ago39:37

39:37

On this episode of the Unlearn podcast, host Barry O'Reilly is joined by Michael Wu, Chief AI Strategist at PROS. Michael is a seasoned expert in the field of AI, with over 25 years of experience and a background in math, physics, and molecular biology. Michael shares his journey from studying nonlinear dynamics and the brain to working in the tech…

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Knowledge (and Diversity) is Power with Gisela Martinez 25:13

1+ y ago25:13

25:13

Gisela Martinez is the Executive Director for Clinical Research at Merck, an organization who has brought important medicines and vaccines to the world through intensive biopharmaceutical research for more than 130 years. Working at Merck for over 20 years, Gisela has done it all in various roles. She is a proud mom, a passionate, inclusive, and pe…

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Year-End Wrap Up 20:24

1+ y ago20:24

20:24

Barry O’Reilly wraps up 2022 in this solo episode of the Unlearn Podcast. He shares five unlearning stories from listeners across the globe. He recaps how Nobody Studios has evolved ahead of the equity crowdfunding campaign launch and shares their plans for 2023.RewindDespite its young age, Nobody Studios has been recognized as one of the Top 10 Ve…

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A Journey of Continuous Learning with Victor Chima and Boina Babu 34:22

2y ago34:22

34:22

Victor Chima and Boina Babu are the founders of LearnCrunch, business partners, and former co-workers at Spotify. LearnCrunch is a live cohort-based interactive learning platform that helps tech professionals learn business-critical skills they can apply on the job to increase their impact. Both Boina and Victor are continuous learners, working in …

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Following Your Intellectual Curiosity with Sharena Rice 32:02

2y ago32:02

32:02

Sharena Rice is a neuroscientist, cybernetician, and storyteller. As an advisor and consultant to startups, she works at the intersection of artificial intelligence and natural intelligence, and health and wellness. Her life’s goal is to take as much suffering in as she can in this lifetime and invert it. Focused on her health and wellness domain, …

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Balancing Introversion with Leadership with Min Bhogaita 38:04

2y ago38:04

38:04

Min Bhogaita is Managing Director of the IdeaLab at Nobody Studios. Since leaving Deloitte, where he worked for 25 years, Min has helped over 14 startups and scaleups grow, pivot, and connect. He also serves as an advisory board member and director for multiple organizations. In this episode of Unlearn, Min shares his experience in the corporate wo…

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The Importance of Mentorship with Bobby Soper 28:43

2y ago28:43

28:43

Bobby Soper is former president & CEO of Mohegan Sun, and current president & CEO of Sun Gaming & Hospitality. Initially beginning his career in law, Bobby moved into the role of CEO where he had the opportunity to lead an incredible operation. Through mentorship guidance, he learned how to lead great teams. Today, Bobby is the Investor and Chairma…

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Intelligent No Code with Jason and Gareth Edge 36:55

2y ago36:55

36:55

Jason and Gareth Edge are co-founders of ThoughtForma, the intelligent no-code platform with a mission to help people unlock and realize their purposeful ideas. As CTO and CEO respectively, they aim to break the barriers to entry that technology itself often represents, and obliterate the obstacles to creativity and enterprise in the digital space.…

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Standing Ovationz with Ray Leonard Jr 26:58

2y ago26:58

26:58

Ray Leonard Jr is co-founder of Nobody Studios and CEO of Ovationz, the premier talent marketplace allowing SMEs, artists, speakers and athletes to monetize their time and skills effortlessly. The son of legendary boxer ‘Sugar’ Ray Leonard, and a two-sport divisional collegiate athlete, Ray founded and sold his own sports agency, going on to become…

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Red Team Thinking and Finding Opportunities in Chaos with Bryce Hoffman 40:33

2y ago40:33

40:33

Bryce Hoffman is a bestselling author, speaker, and unconsultant who believes that individuals have the power to transform companies and cultures through great leadership and applied critical thinking. He is one of the world’s foremost experts in decision-support red teaming, a revolutionary methodology inspired by the US military and intelligence …

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Managing Portfolios with ProductOps with Becky Flint 45:07

2y ago45:07

45:07

Becky Flint is founder and CEO of Dragonboat, the responsive portfolio platform for product teams to build products customers love and deliver business results. In her career Becky has built and scaled portfolio management at Shutterfly, Feedzai and BigCommerce. She is an expert in managing ProductOps portfolios with an outcome-focused approach. In…

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