Best Technology Association of Oregon Podcasts (2024)

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Urban Planning and Neurodiversity 49:54

2M ago49:54

49:54

Shelley and Mary are back for another fascinating discussion around urban planning and neurodiversity. In this episode they interview Dr. Gala Korniyenko, who received her PhD at The Ohio State University. Her research explores the nexus of urban design, neuroscience, and the planning process. More specifically, she focuses on urban planning and au…

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Pocket Park Ep 1: A RLUIPA Case in Oregon 22:00

2M ago22:00

22:00

Welcome to the first Pocket Park Episode! These episodes are shorter and focus on current events, stories, studies, etc, that are happening right now in the world. In this episode, Shelley and Mary, focus on a case in Brookings, Oregon that revolves around the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA). Will it have lasting impac…

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State Housing Policy in Oregon and the 2024 Legislative Session 55:13

4M ago55:13

55:13

Welcome back to Better Planners podcast in 2024! We're starting the year off with a big one on state housing policy in Oregon, what to expect for the 2024 legislative session, and how planners and other allied professions can participate in the public process at the state level. We talk a lot about variances, urban growth boundaries, infrastructure…

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The Taylor Swift Transit Effect 43:37

8M ago43:37

43:37

Shelley and Mary are back for another interesting episode on the the “Taylor Swift Transit Effect.” We discuss interesting stats and facts from this phenomenon, some criticisms to looking at this event as a decider on changes for transit, and finally the big question: will these concert goers continue to take transit? What does it mean for women, n…

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The 15-Minute City Conspiracy Theory 43:24

9M ago43:24

43:24

We're back!! Shelley and Mary are back in full force with a new episode all about the 15-Minute City Conspiracy Theory. We'll dive into the details surrounding the 15-Minute City theory and the conspiracy theories surrounding it, including clips from demonstrations in the United Kingdom. Included are our takes on what this all means for urban and r…

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7 Lessons from 15 Exceptional Leaders: Alexandra’s Candid Reflections on Season 1 30:23

10M ago30:23

30:23

Welcome to the final Season 1 episode of Empowered Leadership. In this special episode, host Alexandra Reese answers the question, “What can one learn from comparing and contrasting the stories and insights of fifteen exceptional leaders?” Tune in for her seven biggest insights. We don’t want to spoil the surprise by listening them here (and #7 wil…

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Leveraging Culture as an Engine for Growth with Andrew Brummer, Chief Service Officer of LifeQ 49:24

10M ago49:24

49:24

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Andrew Brummer, Chief Service Officer of LifeQ, the leading FDA-approved provider of biometrics and health information derived from wearable devices. Andrew has 30+ years of diverse business and leadership experience. He joined LifeQ in 2015, as one of the company’s early em…

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Why Relationships are the Real Currency of Business with Chris Baiocchi, Founder & CEO of Resolute Philanthropy 39:25

10M ago39:25

39:25

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Chris Baiocchi, the Founder & CEO of Resolute Philanthropy, a fundraising consultancy that works with nonprofits to scale their revenues and impact. Chris has 20+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector and has held leadership positions at well-known nonprofits like Habi…

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Building a High-Performance Learning Organization with Clark Quinn, Executive Director of Quinnovation 36:49

11M ago36:49

36:49

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Clark Quinn, the Executive Director of Quinnovation, which partners with organizations to dramatically improve performance through the power of learning. Clark is a thought leader who leverages his diverse background in learning and development, technology, and cognitive neu…

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Why Exceptional Leadership Begins with Self-Leadership with Tim Winner, VP of Operations and Strategic Partnerships at the Technology Association of Oregon 59:42

11M ago59:42

59:42

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Tim Winner, the Vice President of Operations and Strategic Partnerships at the Technology Association of Oregon. Tim is a people-driven leader with an abundance of leadership experience, both as an executive at highly-successful publicly traded companies and as an advisor fo…

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Build the Future Today With Maggie Kolkena, Partner at Third Thought Consulting 44:55

11M ago44:55

44:55

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Maggie Kolkena, Founder and Partner at Third Thought Consulting. Maggie has 25+ years of experience developing future-ready leaders capable of building the future today. She is the author of Today for Tomorrow: A Field Guide to Scenario Planning. Join them as they discuss: -…

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Navigating Major Transitions Fearlessly with Doug Hunter Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Arjuna Solutions Part 2 35:11

11M ago35:11

35:11

In the second part of this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Doug Hunter, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Arjuna Solutions. Doug has more than three decades of experience in marketing leadership, including over twenty years at Lattice Semiconductor, one of Oregon’s most successful publicly traded com…

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Empowering Your Team to Boldly Move Forward with Doug Hunter, Vice President: Marketing & Communications at Arjuna Solutions Part 1 42:49

11M ago42:49

42:49

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Doug Hunter, Vice President of Marketing & Communications at Arjuna Solutions. Doug has more than three decades of experience in marketing leadership, including over twenty years at Lattice Semiconductor, one of Oregon’s most successful publicly traded companies. He’s an acc…

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Building a Culture of Innovation with Craig Trames, former Senior Director of Innovation Strategy & Culture at Adidas 42:38

12M ago42:38

42:38

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by strategist and innovator Craig Trames. Craig galvanizes and motivates diverse teams to innovate new ideas, opportunities, and relationships that deliver tangible results. Now, he leads his own consulting practice. Prior to that, he was the Senior Director of Innovation at Ad…

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Leading a Values-Driven Talent Strategy with Felicia Rivers, Director of Talent Acquisition at Tillamook County Creamery Association 38:35

12M ago38:35

38:35

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Felicia Rivers, Director of Talent Acquisition at Tillamook County Creamery Association. Join them as they discuss: - Why you need to provide your team with a clear vision, then give them the autonomy to deliver how they see fit - What it means to have a toxic culture and ho…

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Leading Diverse and Inclusive Workplaces with Omark Holmes, Chief Marketing Officer at Visit Huntington Beach 39:05

1y ago39:05

39:05

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Omark Holmes, Chief Marketing Officer at Visit Huntington Beach. Omark Holmes is the Chief Marketing Officer at Visit Huntington Beach, the Destination marketing organization that helps bring 4 million visitors to Huntington Beach every year. Previously, he was the Director …

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A Leader’s Vulnerability Is Their Strength with Leanne Hughes, Strategy and Teams Consultant 38:52

1y ago38:52

38:52

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Leanne Hughes, founder, experienced Chief Engagement Officer, Author, and Keynote Speaker! Leanne is a founder, experienced Chief Engagement Officer, and Collaboration Consultant. She is also the Author of The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint; a Keynote Speaker; and an Opinion Colu…

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The Inner Game of Leadership with Jamie Waltz, Former Director of Community Services of Multnomah County 44:15

1y ago44:15

44:15

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Jamie Waltz, Former Director of the Department of Community Services of Multnomah County, to discuss the inner game of leadership, and unconventional ways to redefine success for yourself and your team. Jamie is the former Director of the Department of Community Services of …

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The Power of Curiosity and Choice in Leadership with Brian August, CFO of Oregon Humane Society Part 2 39:27

1y ago39:27

39:27

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Brian August, Chief Financial Officer of Oregon Humane Society, an organization founded in 1868 dedicated to helping animals and people. Together, they delve into how leaders, teams, and organizations can better manage risk and thrive amidst uncertainty and change. Brian has…

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The Power of Curiosity and Choice in Leadership with Brian August, CFO of Oregon Humane Society Part 1 39:45

1y ago39:45

39:45

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Brian August, Chief Financial Officer of Oregon Humane Society, an organization founded in 1868 dedicated to helping animals and people. Together, they delve into how leaders, teams, and organizations can better manage risk and thrive amidst uncertainty and change. Brian has…

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Creating Safety, Trust, and Belonging in the Workplace with Mike Reese, Retired Sheriff of Multnomah County 33:30

1y ago33:30

33:30

In this first-ever episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Mike Reese, Retired Sheriff of Multnomah County, to discuss how leaders can inspire a shared vision and lead a thriving organization during times of crisis. Mike recently retired from a 33-year career in law enforcement. Most recently, he was the Sheriff of Multno…

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How to be a Confident Leader with Tracy Hooper, Founder of The Confidence Project 38:39

1y ago38:39

38:39

In this episode of Empowered Leadership, host Alexandra Reese is joined by Tracy Hooper, Founder of The Confidence Project, to discuss why a good leader needs to be able to read a room, as well as being able to create a sense of belonging amongst others. Tracy is the Founder of The Confidence Project, an organization that works with leaders to prac…

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Trailer 2:32

1y ago2:32

2:32

Welcome to Empowered Leadership with Alexandra Reese. Join me as I meet icons in the world of thought leadership, who understand the importance of shaping your impact to take things to the next level for you and your organization with confidence, ease, and joy. We will follow high-performance journeys with in-depth experiences on how to accomplish …

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Meet the New Hosts & Our Hottest City Planning Takes 33:35

1y ago33:35

33:35

In the first episode of Season 2, you'll get to know a little bit more about the new hosts: Mary & Shelley! They'll provide information on how they got interested in city planning, what to expect with the new season, how to be involved, and their hottest city planning takes. Lots of really great discussion and conversation in this episode! Want to …

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Better Planners Podcast Trailer 2:21

1+ y ago2:21

2:21

Welcome to the Better Planners Podcast brought to you by the Oregon Chapter of the American Planning Association! Better Planners is a podcast that aims to highlight and facilitate real stories about real solutions from the ground-level work of planners, community development advocates, and allied professions. With an emphasis on amplifying the voi…

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"Perspectives on Planning from a 50 Year Career" with Adrian Freund, FAICP 47:24

4y ago47:24

47:24

[OLD PODCAST EPISODE] Adrian Freund visits the mobile studio to discuss environmental justice, hazard mitigation, and disaster recovery planning. A pillar of the hazard mitigation planning community, Adrian is an AICP Fellow with almost five decades of experience in the profession. As a two term national APA Director and Past President of the Nevad…

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"Urbanism Next - new mobility and emerging technologies" with Becky Steckler, AICP 41:28

4y ago41:28

41:28

[OLD PODCAST EPISODE] Will and Chris chat with Becky Steckler as she discusses new mobility, emerging technologies, and building the places you really want to live. Becky serves as the Urbanism Next program director for the University of Oregon. Urbanism Next conducts research and convenes partners to explore possible future implications of new tec…

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“Master Planned Communities (Designing with Nature for Community Well-being)” with Steve Nygren 1:18:30

5y ago1:18:30

1:18:30

[OLD PODCAST EPISODE] Steve Nygren joins the PWP mobile studio to talk about master planning for community wellness. Steve is the founder and CEO of Serenbe, a wellness community created as a model to demonstrate that preserving 70% of green space interlaced with agriculture, housing, and retail is not only economically viable but the future of com…

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“Planning for Smaller Communities in Oregon” with Nick Snead, AICP and Dustin Nilsen, AICP 1:21:40

5y ago1:21:40

1:21:40

[OLD PODCAST EPISODE] Nick Snead AICP, the Community Development Director at the City of Madras, OR, and Dustin Nilsen AICP, the Planning Director of Hood River, OR, join the PWP mobile studio to share lessons learned from planning in smaller, often rural, communities in Oregon. While many of the planning concepts discussed at the national level hi…

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“Planning for Wildfire” with Molly Mowery, AICP and Will Smith 1:05:24

5y ago1:05:24

1:05:24

[OLD PODCAST EPISODE] Molly Mowery, AICP and Guest/Host Will Smith join Pints With Planners to discuss “Planning for Wildfire”. With changing climate dynamics and the expansion of the built environment into natural wildfire areas, community development practitioners are required to understand wildfire planning and hazard mitigation. This discussion…

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“Sustainable Urban and Regional Development” with Kale Roberts and Peter Ulrich 1:00:40

5y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

[OLD PODCAST EPISODE] Kale Roberts and Peter Ulrich stop by the Pints With Planners’ mobile studio to chat about “Sustainable Urban and Regional Development”. In a wide ranging conversation, Kale and Peter present methods for promoting sustainability in communities of all sizes. Tune in for this dynamic discussion that includes national and global …

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“Post-Conflict / Post-Disaster Recovery Planning” with Shipra Narang Suri 54:43

5y ago54:43

54:43

[OLD PODCAST EPISODE] Shipra Narang Suri, the current Coordinator of the Urban Planning and Design Branch at UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), joins PWP for a conversation on “Post-Conflict / Post-Disaster Recovery Planning”. From discussions on smuggling public infrastructure plans out of Poland during World War II to the us…

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“Creating Memorable Community Spaces, Part II” – Cynthia Bowen 1:06:54

5y ago1:06:54

1:06:54

[OLD PODCAST EPISODE] For this episode of PWP, Cynthia Bowen, the current (at the time of recording) President of the American Planning Association (APA), joins us for a conversation on “Creating Memorable Community Spaces.” During the second episode on this topic, Cynthia helps us examine what factors or traits make community spaces memorable. We …

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"What is a City Planner?" with John Morgan 27:59

5y ago27:59

27:59

[OLD PODCAST EPISODE] John Morgan is the Executive Director of the Chinook Institute for Civic Leadership and the Leader of the Chinook Institute, the premier leadership development program for top-level public officials on the west coast. John has spent his career in public service focusing on community development and organizational leadership in…

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"Creating Memorable Community Spaces" with Ric Stephens 37:42

5y ago37:42

37:42

[OLD PODCAST EPISODE] On this episode Ric Stephens, the current President of the International Society of City and Regional Planners (ISOCARP), joins us for a conversation on “Creating Memorable Community Spaces”. What factors or traits make community spaces memorable? How do we integrate resilience and climate change into community place making? A…

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Work Share Oregon 10:30

6+ y ago10:30

10:30

Talk Tech to Me | Work Share Oregon | The benefits of utilizing the Work Share Oregon program to retain skilled employees.By Technology Association of Oregon

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Eugene Gigabit: Mozilla 13:26

7y ago13:26

13:26

Talk Tech to Me | Eugene Gigabit: Mozilla | The impact for Eugene, Oregon which has just been announced as a Gigabit City.By Technology Association of Oregon

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Eugene Gigabit: Emerald Broadband 8:49

7y ago8:49

8:49

Talk Tech to Me | Eugene Gigabit: Emerald Broadband | The importance of strengthening connectivity in rural areas.By Technology Association of Oregon

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Eugene Gigabit: Partnered Solutions IT 11:14

7y ago11:14

11:14

Talk Tech to Me | Eugene Gigabit: Partnered Solutions IT | The growth of technology companies in Southern Willamette Valley, and the importance of high-speed fiber to company growth and talent development.By Technology Association of Oregon

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Diversity: Multnomah County 37:21

7y ago37:21

37:21

Talk Tech to Me | Diversity: Multnomah County | The impact of culture and diversity on business strategies.By Technology Association of Oregon

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VR/AR: Oregon Story Board 14:36

7y ago14:36

14:36

Talk Tech to Me | VR/AR: Oregon Story Board | Oregon Story Board works to create and incubate education opportunities and workforce development pathways in the VR industry ecosystem.By Technology Association of Oregon

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VR/AR: The Future of VR/AR in the Northwest 40:50

7+ y ago40:50

40:50

Talk Tech to Me | VR/AR: The Future of VR/AR in the Northwest | The future of Virtual and Augmented Reality in the Northwest and beyond.By Technology Association of Oregon

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Start-Ups: Paylasso 20:26

7+ y ago20:26

20:26

Talk Tech to Me | Start-Ups: Paylasso | Tony Tom, COO and Co-Founder of Paylasso, about his experiences as a start-up co-founder.By Technology Association of Oregon

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Start-Ups: Chris Canazaro - Silicon Valley Bank 8:26

7+ y ago8:26

8:26

Talk Tech to Me | Start-Ups: Chris Canazaro - Silicon Valley Bank | Chris Canazaro, Director at Silicon Valley Bank, talks about the work he does, and trends he is seeing within start-up financing in the Northwest and beyond.By Technology Association of Oregon

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2016 Oregon Tech Lookback: Part 3 15:48

7+ y ago15:48

15:48

Talk Tech to Me | 2016 Oregon Tech Lookback: Part 3 | 2016 Oregon Tech Lookback: Agency Revolution, JLL and Oregon Talent CouncilBy Technology Association of Oregon

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2016 Oregon Tech Lookback: Part 2 16:47

7+ y ago16:47

16:47

Talk Tech to Me | 2016 Oregon Tech Lookback: Part 2 | 2016 Oregon Tech Lookback: Treehouse, Smarsh and CDK Global.By Technology Association of Oregon

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2016 Oregon Tech Lookback: Part 1 18:18

7+ y ago18:18

18:18

Talk Tech to Me | 2016 Oregon Tech Lookback: Part 1 | 2016 Oregon Tech Lookback: Concordia University, Five Talent Software, WeWorkBy Technology Association of Oregon

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TAO Community Resource: Cyber Security Events 5:07

7+ y ago5:07

5:07

Talk Tech to Me | TAO Community Resource: Cyber Security Events | Event: Recruitment Challenges Within Tech Leadership, will be held on Wednesday, November 9th.By Technology Association of Oregon

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Cyber Security: Charlie Kawasaki of Galois 19:51

7+ y ago19:51

19:51

Talk Tech to Me | Cyber Security: Charlie Kawasaki of Galois | Trends in cyber security, how companies and individuals can defend themselves, and the urgent need for strong talent in cyber security.By Technology Association of Oregon

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Digital Health: Stephanie Battista and Molly Lindquist 8:23

7+ y ago8:23

8:23

Talk Tech to Me | Digital Health: Stephanie Battista and Molly Lindquist | Health Ignite at Oregon Museum of Science and Industry on Wednesday, November 15th.By Technology Association of Oregon

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