Best Wesley Rodgers Podcasts (2024)

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EARTH DAY SPECIAL: Sustainability in the Digital Age (w/ Raphael Anthamatten and Nina Zellweger) 26:42

4d ago26:42

26:42

In this special episode, Tom enjoys a thought-provoking conversation with Raphael Anthamatten, Senior IT Director, and Nina Zellweger, Corporate Social Responsibility Lead, both from Nexthink. They delve into Nexthink's journey towards sustainability, focusing on the integration of Nexthink's own green IT technolgoies into their IT operations. Happ…

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Reality Bytes #42: Career special! From IT Ops to Software w/ Sergio Mylius 24:04

10d ago24:04

24:04

In this Reality Bytes, Sergio Mylius, a solution consultant at Nexthink, joins Sean, Oriana and Tom to share his insights on the advantages IT professionals bring when transitioning to software vendors. Sergio emphasizes the value of real-life experiences and challenges faced in IT operations, highlighting the importance of understanding connection…

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Rethinking Leadership in the Digital Workplace (w/ Patti Blackstaffe) 38:13

18d ago38:13

38:13

Tim and Tom met up in person at Nexthink’s Boston HQ to weclome Patti Blackstaffe (CEO, GlobalSway) for her second appearance on the DEX Show. Delving into the impact of digital change on traditional leadership paradigms, Patti explores the convergence of forces reshaping businesses today, from technological advancements to shifting workforce dynam…

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Reality Bytes #41: From digital adoption to digital dexterity 21:34

24d ago21:34

21:34

In this Reality Bytes, Megan, Tim, Oriana, Sean and Tom dive into the nuances of digital transformation and digital dexterity. The discussion unfolds around the criticality of purpose-driven digital adoption projects, emphasizing the intersection of technology with business objectives and the underlying human element in successful digital transitio…

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The future EUC rock star: AI, automation and digital adoption (feat. Andrew Hewitt) 33:54

1M ago33:54

33:54

Andrew Hewitt (Principal Analyst, Forrester) returns to the DEX Show for the third time! First off, Tim, Tom and Andrew discuss Nexthink’s recent acquisition of AppLearn, and the pivotal role of digital adoption software to the future of the DEX space. Andrew then explores the importance of seamless user experiences and the integration of generativ…

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Reality Bytes #40: Technology, Change and DEX Success (w/ Tracy Downer) 25:16

1M ago25:16

25:16

In this episode, Tim, Tom and Dina enjoy a fantastic conversation with Tracy Downer, Customer Success Director at Nexthink. Together they explore Tracy's diverse career path, from finance to predictive modeling software, leading to her current role in tech. Tracy shares insights on working successfully with customers, embracing technology, and the …

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Follow the Yellow Brick Road: Humanizing IT's Journey w/ Katrina Macdermid & Wesley Eugene (HIT Global) 40:35

2M ago40:35

40:35

Tim Flower warmly welcomes Katrina Macdermid, Co-founder & Director, and Wesley Eugene, SVP, both from HIT Global, as they embark on a transformative journey down IT's own Yellow Brick Road. Their focus lies on the endeavor to Humanize IT, aiming to bridge the gap between employees and technology through education in human-centered design. Together…

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Reality Bytes #39: Shared Airspace (Exploring Industry Cloud Platforms) 21:13

2M ago21:13

21:13

The entire RB team gets together to delve into Industry Cloud Platforms. Tim kicks the discussion off by detailing the evolution of cloud computing from the abacus on up before the panel turns the benefits of Industry Cloud Platforms for vertical markets like healthcare and finance, adderesses the differentiation between various cloud services, and…

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Off-road: mapping your EUC career w/ Tom Rodgers & Logan Stelly (Edward Jones) 16:49

2M ago16:49

16:49

Tim and Tom are joined by Tom Rodgers & Logan Stelly from Edward Jones to explore the evolving landscape of the EUC career. They share their journey from humble beginnings to roles pivotal in enhancing digital and user experience within the financial services sector. The conversation highlights the importance of staying ahead in technology, embraci…

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Reality Bytes #38: The DEX Maturity... Dialectic 20:40

2M ago20:40

20:40

Jon Cairns (Senior Vice President for Technical Services, Nexthink) is welcomed by Dina, Sean and Tom as a first time guest, to discuss what is fast becoming a very timely and significant topic: DEX maturity and the cultural components for successful DEX application inside organizations. In addition, Jon elaborates on the evolution of customer succ…

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Digital Adoption & DEX: Nexthink and AppLearn's Digital Experience Vision (w/ Andrew Avanessian) 27:15

2M ago27:15

27:15

In this DEX Show exclusive, Tim and Tom delve into Nexthink's recent acquisition of AppLearn with AppLearn CEO Andrew Avanessian. Avanessian explains the inside story of the exciting acquisition, its huge significance for the digital employe experience (DEX) space, and the shared vision of AppLearn and Nexthink together. Read more about the acquisi…

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Reality Bytes #37: AR & DEX - from Apple Vision Pro to the Workplace 22:37

3M ago22:37

22:37

Following the immense buzz around the launch of Apple Vision Pro, Oriana, Dina and Sean join Tom to dive into the timely topic of augmented reality (AR) and its potential future impact in the workplace, DEX and beyond! Check out Experience Everywhere on-demand here: https://nexthink.com/experience/replays For more amazing DEX content, including pod…

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The Experience Mission (w/ GSK & HCLTech) 35:02

3M ago35:02

35:02

GSK's Sarah Jones, Global Director of Senior Technology, and HCLTech's Komal Verma, Senior Manager of Digital Workplace Products and Strategy, join Tom to delve into the pivotal role of Digital Employee Experience (DEX) in supporting GSK's extensive workforce of 90,000 employees across 200 sites. They specifically explore how IT initiatives are fac…

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Reality Bytes #36: DEX innovation in 2024 (w/ Sam Gantner) 26:05

3M ago26:05

26:05

It’s always a special occasion when the Reality Bites team gets to welcome Sam Gantner (Chief Product Officer, Nexthink), to the table – and what better way to open our famous show-within-a-show-within-a-show for 2024? Sam shares his industry and company highlights of 2023, reflecting on the fast evolving DEX landscape, delves into emerging trends,…

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Navigating the IT Service Revolution (w/ Collinson Group) 26:16

3M ago26:16

26:16

Tim and Tom kick off recording for the new year with guest Matt Robinson, IT Service Operations Manager at Collinson Group. The trio delve into the evolution of IT service desks, discussing the shift towards proactive and low-contact solutions. Matt also shares insights from his recent travels in Asia and draws parallels between personal journeys a…

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Reality Bytes #35: The year of the DEX Matrix? 18:40

4M ago18:40

18:40

After a short Christmas break, Reality Bytes is back, as the team gathers to discuss predictions for the coming year. The epsiode covers AI investment, Gartner Magic Quadrants, sci-fi movie prophecies.... and more! For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, articles and exclusive research, head over to the DEX Hub (dex.nexthink.com). To hear…

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DEX, Flow... and 750,000 endpoints (w/ Accenture) 44:15

4M ago44:15

44:15

Happy 2024 everyone! In this exciting first DEX Show episode of the new year, Tim and Tom dive into the world of Nexthink’s much heralded, powerful new orchestration engine Flow, with special guest Jason Bentz, Design Experience Senior Manager at Accenture. Jason, overseeing the digital experience of 750,000 endpoints at Accenture, sheds light on h…

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BONUS EPISODE: The Invention of DEX (w/ Pedro Bados & Yassine Zaied) 35:31

4M ago35:31

35:31

OK everyone here's one last fantasic BONUS episode to see out the year. This was a great conversation with Nexthink's Pedro Bados (founder and CEO) and Yassine Zaied (Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer) about the emergence of DEX - as theory, practise and even acroynrm - within Nexthink. We recorded this earlier in the year and had some sound iss…

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Reality Bytes #34: Authentic "Rizz" 26:21

5M ago26:21

26:21

It’s the Reality Bytes team end-of-2023 podcast party and everyone is invited! A full house – featuring Tim, Tom, Oriana, Dina, Megan and Sean – all show up to consider the year from a personal and technological perspective both. They discuss personal highlights, plus the dominant tech and industry themes of 2023, encompassing change, finance, purp…

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OFFICIAL DEX SHOW END OF YEAR SPECIAL W/ GEOFF WRIGHT 44:42

5M ago44:42

44:42

Geoffrey Wright (Global Solution Owner - GenAI and Digital Experience, Mondelēz International) returns to the show for another end of year review. It's everyone’s favorite guest and one of the funnest epsiodes we get to make – a fantastic way to close off the official DEX Show series for 2023 (though we’ll be back with a last Reality Bytes next wee…

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Reality Bytes #33: Navigating DEX Hype (w/ Christian Ponce) 31:20

5M ago31:20

31:20

In this episode, Christian Ponce (Nexthink's Senior Director for Technology Alliances and Field Marketing) joins Tim, Tom, Dina and Megan to explore the complicated relationship between vendors, customers, technology and need. Christian emphasizes the importance of understanding an audience, especially in the tech space, and shares insights on brid…

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DEXifying US government (w/ NuAxis) 31:46

5M ago31:46

31:46

In this episode, we delve into the exciting potential marriage of digital employee experience and US government, asking what DEX could do to improve the services provided to US citizens. To discuss this, Tim and Tom are joined by Richard J. Zanatta (VP Operations & Chief Technology Officer) and Amanda Chavez (VP of Customer Experience) from NuAxis …

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Reality Bytes #32: Boston driving (and other "experiences") 28:13

6M ago28:13

28:13

The whole Reality Bytes team are back together at last! On this week's reunion show they reflect on the highlights of the excellent Experience Everywhere world tour – including the customers, the analysts, the user groups, the crowd, the vibe, the state of the DEX industry and much more. The episode also kicks of with Tom’s thoughts on Boston roads…

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DEX SHOW LIVE FROM BOSTON (w/ Toyota Motor North America & Honeywell) 26:52

6M ago26:52

26:52

Following the incredible DEX Show Live experience in London earlier this month, last week saw Tim and Tom host an equally special DEX Show Live at Experience Everywhere Boston. Once again they had the privilege of welcoming Darren Wright (Vice President, Information Technology, Honeywell) to the show, and this time Darren was joined by Zakir Mohamm…

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Reality Bytes #33- Inside Assist (w/ Mario Tarallo) 24:06

6M ago24:06

24:06

This episode features Mario Tarallo, a seasoned Nexthinker with six and a half years of experience helping to develop core digital employee experience solutions. The conversation delves deep into Nexthink Assist, in particular. Released a few months ago and still making huge waves across the industry, Assist is driven by generative AI and large lan…

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DEX SHOW LIVE FROM LONDON (w/ Robert Doornbos & Honeywell) 26:02

6M ago26:02

26:02

Last week, Tim and Tom hosted a very special DEX Show episode LIVE at an incredible, standing-room-only Experience Everywhere event in London. They were joined for the occasion by two amazing guests - Darren Wright (Vice President, Information Technology, Honeywell) and former F1 driver and entreupreneur Robert Doornbos. It was an amazing conversat…

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Reality Bytes #32: The State of the DEX Industry Report 26:51

7M ago26:51

26:51

A lot has changed in the digital workplace over the past few years. But where does all this change leave IT? In a very special episode of Reality Bytes, regular RB panelist Sean Malvey goes 1:1 with Tom to discuss Nexthink’s new State of the DEX Industry Report, based on a Vanson Bourne digital employee experience survey of 1,000 IT decision makers…

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Experience Everywhere Pregame Special w/ Paul Gentile 27:24

7M ago27:24

27:24

Tim and Tom dig deep into Nexthink's upcoming Experience Everywhere 2023 Tour, taking place as of next week across four amazing cities: London, Paris, Boston, and Munich. To hear more about some of the highlights (which include special DEX Show Live events in Boston and London) they are joined by Paul Gentile, VP for Product Marketing and Sales Ena…

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Reality Bytes #31: The Encyclopedia of DEX (w/ Guillaume Charles) 28:26

7M ago28:26

28:26

In this episode of Reality Bytes, Guillaume Charles (Product Management Director for Diagnostics at Nexthink) joins Sean, Tim, Tom and Oriana to discuss the power of DEX. The discussion delves deep into the “See, Diagnose, Fix” philosophy driving Nexthink today, emphasizing the importance of collecting and visualizing data, diagnosing issues at sca…

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“Buzzwords”: DEX… and entomology w/ Mitch Trychta (Vizient) 28:39

7M ago28:39

28:39

Special guest Mitch Trytchta (Senior Project Manager for Digital Employee Experience at Vizient) joins Tim and Tom to delve into the world of entomology – yes, the study of insects! - and its unlikely parallels with... Digital Employee Experience. A unique – and very engaging – episode – enjoy! For more amazing DEX content, including podcasts, arti…

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Reality Bytes #30: Synthetic Data and the Digital Workplace 22:17

8M ago22:17

22:17

In this episode of Reality Bytes, the team considers the potential implications of synthetic data on the world of DEX and IT. Together, Tim, Tom, Megan, and Dina start with the concept of synthetic data (artificially generated data as opposed to real-world data), and its growing relevance in various sectors, driven by AI, before delving into its po…

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Tales from the IT Trenches (w/ Adam Moore) 35:31

8M ago35:31

35:31

Tim and Tom's guest this week is Adam Moore, a global service delivery leader. The conversation revolves around the importance of "People First IT Service Delivery". Adam shares his extensive career experience, which includes working in various IT roles within the financial services industry, such as service desks and help desks, even handling 3AM …

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Reality Bytes #29: Nexthinking with passion (w/ Gorica Tapandjieva) 27:50

8M ago27:50

27:50

Tim, Tom, Sean and Dina dive deep into the world of innovation with the brilliant Gorica Tapandjieva (Senior Product Manager, Nexthink). Gorica shares insights into her journey, from her background in computer science to her role in shaping user experiences and product development. Gorica discusses the challenges and joys of her role, emphasizing t…

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EUC Evolution w/ Darren Edwards (Tokio Marine) 42:18

8M ago42:18

42:18

Special guest Darren Edwards (End User Support Manager, Tokio Marine) joins Tim and Tom to delve into the challenges and triumphs of modern IT environments, from the intricate complexities Darren faced in the UK’s Ministry of Defense to the fast-paced transformations within the insurance industry at Tokio Marine. Discover how the latest technology …

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Reality Bytes #28: The Great Employee Experience Debate 27:36

9M ago27:36

27:36

In this Reality Bytes special, Sean, Oriana, Megan and Tom delve into the evolving landscape of employee experience and its intersection with technology and workplace transformations. The conversation revolves around the newfound power of employees around the time of the Great Resignation, and the growing influence of employee experience and digita…

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Culture Matters: doing DEX properly (w/ Roy Atkinson) 33:22

9M ago33:22

33:22

Roy Atkinson (writer, analyst, speaker, and CEO at Clifton Butterfield) joins the show, to look at the analogies between the adoption of Enterprise Service Management, and modern-day Experience Management. Drawing from Roy’s seminal article, "Enterprise Service Management: The Top Five Things You're Not Doing," Tim, Tom and Roy explore the original…

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Reality Bytes #27: Engineering Infinity (w/ Julien Machon) 22:56

9M ago22:56

22:56

In this episode of Reality Bytes, the guest is Julien Machon, an engineering manager at Nexthink. Julien joins Dina and Tom to delve into the modern tech vendor landscape and examine the different aspects that contribute to a successful product. Julien discusses his role at Nexthink, which is focussed on web applications, UI consistency, and live d…

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From Remote Work to AI: The Evolution of HR and IT w/ Greg Sanker 41:55

9M ago41:55

41:55

In a superbly entertaining episode of The DEX Show, Tim and Tom are joined by special guest Greg Sanker (Principle Advisory Director, Info-Tech Research Group) to delve into the ever-evolving landscape of HR and IT. Reflecting on past topics like remote work and cross-team collaboration, they explore the rise of AI and its impact on these industrie…

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Reality Bytes #26: Unmasking ‘Fake DEX’ 23:24

9M ago23:24

23:24

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the DEX Show's Reality Bytes series! In this episode, we dive deep into the past, present, and future of digital employee experience (DEX). Joining Tim and Tom on this week’s panel are Sean, Dina and Megan. Together they explore the phenomenon of ‘fake DEX’ and ‘experience washing’, where the language of …

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Episode 122 - The Importance of Being You with Kristin Hutchison 1:03:20

10M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/8QE4_pRO4Ys WHEN IS IT OKAY FOR ME TO SAY NO? On this episode we are joined by Kristin Hutchison. Kirstin is a podcaster, comedian, and a “Hope Dealer”. On this episode we discuss: Focusing on what’s important The facade of social media Marriage and family matters For places to listen, places to connect on social media,…

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Experience Rebels: fighting for the DEX tipping point (w/ Josh Sultan) 31:08

10M ago31:08

31:08

Fantastic writer and DEX specialist Josh Sultan joins the DEX Show with Tim and Tom for the first time. They discuss the “DEX tipping point” – whether it’s come already, and (if not) what needs to happen for it to do so - and what obstacles might currently be in the way. They discuss: Obstacles to DEX adoption, particularly traditional attitudes in…

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Reality Bytes #25 - DEX and Learning 21:56

10M ago21:56

21:56

Learning and training is a fascinating area in the B2B software space. On the one hand, the chance to learn new technology is always a career opportunity – but how do (or should) vendors work to ensure it never becomes an imposition? In this episode of Reality Bytes, Tom, Dina, and Sean delve into this question, with guest Aga Skraburska, the Produ…

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Episode 121 - Overcoming Trauma and Life's Challenges with Wesley Jackson 55:01

10M ago55:01

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/bM-pEAjHOIk WHAT IS DYSCALCULIA? On this episode we are joined by Wesley Jackson. Wesley is a survivor, overcoming a difficult home life as a child and being gifted while have two undiagnosed learning disabilities. On this episode we discuss: Overcoming addiction Twice exceptionalism Implementing positive habits For pla…

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The future of ITIL & DEX (w/ Matt Beran) 32:58

10M ago32:58

32:58

Matt Beran (Sr. Product Marketing Specialist at InvGate and host of the Ticket Volume podcast) joins the show to discuss various aspects of the confluence of digital employee experience (DEX) and service management. The crew explores key elements of delivering a good digital employee experience, such as meeting employees where they are and balancin…

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Reality Bytes #24 – Cracking the Code of IT Budgeting 25:30

10M ago25:30

25:30

In this episode of Reality Bytes, hosts Tom and Tim, alongside panelists Megan, Oriana, Dina, and Sean, delve into the world of IT budgeting. The discussion explores the key components of IT budgets and offers tips and tricks for optimizing current budgets and saving money in the future. Topics include the breakdown of budget allocations for hardwa…

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Episode 120 - Helping our Children's Learning Abilities with Betsy Hill 59:32

10M ago59:32

59:32

Watch Here: https://youtu.be/HrUIaaMGqrI MY CHILD LEARNS DIFFERENTLY, NOW WHAT? On this episode we are joined by Betsy Hill. Betsy is the mother of three boys and an award-winning educator. On this episode we discuss: Why are teachers leaving the profession? Building learning capacity How parents can help their child’s learning ability For places t…

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Humanizing IT: A Paradigm Shift for Better User Experiences w/ Katrina Macdermid 25:00

11M ago25:00

25:00

In this episode of the DEX Show podcast, Tom and Tim welcome special guest Katrina Macdermid, author of the hugely successful new book "Humanising IT." Katrina's experience as a consultant and trainer in the IT industry, combined with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, drove her to address the lack of empathy and focus on user experience in IT se…

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Episode 119 - The Importance of Emotional Evolution with David Milan 1:06:56

11M ago1:06:56

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/8cr9wjsiWng WHAT SHOULD I DO TO IMPROVE MY MARRIAGE? On this episode we are joined by The Behaviorist David. David spent 20 years working as a trainer and mental health clinician and is the author of the Self-Awareness Method (SAM™) and ‘Safe/Unsafe: Understanding Modern Relationships - Field Guide’. On this episode we …

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Reality Bytes #23 – Introducing Nexthink Assist w/ Paul Gentile 29:45

11M ago29:45

29:45

Last month saw the release of Nexthink Assist, an AI-powered virtual assistant for Digital Employee Experience (DEX). On today’s Reality Bytes, special guest Paul Gentile (Nexthink VP of Product Marketing) joins Tim, Tom, Sean and Dina to discuss the amazing new product, as well as the broader potential impact of AI on IT and DEX. The team discuss:…

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Episode 118 - No Looking Back with Clint Arthur 1:07:50

11M ago1:07:50

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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/nSoHncn_yvA HOW DO I BECOME A SUCCESS AFTER A DIFFICULT START? On this episode we are joined by Clint Arthur. Clint is a Pulitzer Prize nominated author of his 21st Best Selling book, “Wisdom of The Men.” On this episode we discuss: Going from a Taxi Driver in Hollywood to a millionaire How Clint achieved his goal of ap…

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