Episodes
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Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we’re talking to a mastermind of strategizing. Rich Horwath is the founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute. He’s also a NY Times and WSJ bestselling author. For 21 years, Rich has helped top executives think, plan and act strategically to achieve develop their strategic capabilities. In this podcast, Rich shares his real-world approaches on how to help leaders develop their strategic capabilities. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points:
· What are the best ways to strategize towards achieving goals?
· What are some reasons why an executive is unable to succeed? What’s standing in their way?
· When it comes to setting a goal or vision, what principles have withstood the test of time?
Get in touch:
· Connect with Rich Horwath
· Connect with Rebecca Solomon
· Or email [email protected]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
· GDS Group – In-Person Events
· GDS Group – Meet the Boss Roundtables
· GDS Group – Summits
· If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group
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Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we dive into how artificial intelligence is proving an invaluable tool for marketers with Liza Adams, fractional CMO and AI evangelist.
Liza believes the CMO is a company’s Swiss army knife. Communicator, strategist, tactician and innovator: they are the go-to for everything from building brand awareness to creating new business models and driving growth. They must be great at creative, but also strong in data and tech. And with expectations around the role growing daily, AI is helping best-in-class CMOs deliver on an increasingly critical workload.
So what do successful AI use cases look like in marketing? Join us to find out – and let us know what you think of the episode at [email protected].
Discussion points:
· Changing expectations around the role of the CMO
· The part AI plays in helping to close the expectation gap
· AI use cases for marketers, and getting implementation right
Get in touch:
· Connect with our guest Liza Adams
· Connect with host Ben Thompson
· Or email [email protected]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
· GDS Group – Meet the Boss Digital Roundtables
· GDS Group – Summits
· If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group
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Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we delve into the world of employee engagement leadership and learning emotional intelligence with Christine Heckart, CEO and Founder at Xapa.
Christine is a multiple time CEO, sits on public and private boards, a 35-year veteran of the tech industry, and is overall an amazing storyteller. Listen to her share insights, experiences and lessons in the world of employee engagement, particularly in the multigenerational working work. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points
· The overall workforce is facing unprecedented engagement lows, what are the overarching implications?
· When individuals choose not to work, what are the associated costs and what are the common misconceptions driving this trend?
· Amidst rapid technological advancements, what factors should businesses weigh when selecting platforms for employee engagement, especially regarding the integration of AI and immersive tech?
Get in touch
· Connect with Christine Heckart
· Connect with Stephanie Garey
· Or email [email protected]
Resources mentioned in this episode
· Learn more about Xapa
· GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables
· GDS Group – Summits
If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group
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Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we take first steps into the untamed jungle of artificial intelligence alongside our fearless guide Noelle Russell, Microsoft MVP in AI, author, and visionary technologist.
Noelle leads us through the trails of AI adoption and draws parallels to the growth of baby tigers. Just as they grow into powerful predators, AI models evolve from small beginnings into monumental forces. So, join us as we explore the importance of ethics, governance, and visionary leadership in taming these digital beasts and harnessing their potential to change the world.
From navigating the jungle of possibilities to facing the challenges of societal impact, this conversation is a great start through the wonders of AI's evolution. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points
· Perspectives on AI adoption and ethical responsibility
· Challenges and opportunities in AI implementation
· The role of leadership and strategic vision in AI integration
Get in touch
· Connect with our guest Noelle Russell
· Connect with host Sarah Tijou
· Or email [email protected]
Resources mentioned in this episode
· GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables
· GDS Group – Summits
· If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group
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Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we’re talking to a guru of all things retail and beauty.
Carla Baumer, Retail Director at L’Oréal, is a master at selling products that people crave, not just need. She knows that what appeals to consumers in one country, might not fly in another. After wowing audiences at our GDS Summits, she's ready to share her insights on L’Oréal's success and how to stay ahead in a world where consumer desires are always changing. Get ready to be inspired and learn what it takes to thrive in the fast-paced world of retail! Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points:
· As a global brand, how do you stay relevant while appealing to all customers?
· What are the sustainability goals of the luxury market?
· What’s the secret behind keeping up with emerging trends, and social media disruptions?
Get in touch:
· Connect with Carla Baumer
· Connect with Alex Wood
· Connect with Rebecca Solomon
· Or email [email protected]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
· GDS Group – In-Person Events
· GDS Group – Meet the Boss Roundtables
· GDS Group – Summits
· If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group
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Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we’re talking green strategy and the pivotal role of data. Hear how organizations can leverage their data to reduce environmental impacts, optimize resource utilization, and increase efficiency.
Christina Shim, Global Head of IBM Sustainability Software, shares the tools and tech that’s making a difference. She’s been to UN Climate Week and COP28, and now she’s here with us to talk turning sustainability ambition into action! Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points:
· What highlights came out of COP28 (the UN’s 2023 Climate Change Conference)?
· Why is data at the center of green business strategy, and how will AI be applied?
· How can businesses collaborate to actually make change?
Get in touch:
· Connect with Christina Shim
· Connect with Kelley Iuele
· Or email [email protected]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
· UN Climate Change Conference – COP28
· GDS Group – In-Person Events
· GDS Group – Meet the Boss Roundtables
· GDS Group – Summits
· If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group
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Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we take a look at the supposed death of recruitment process outsourcing, how technology is supporting organizations with recruitment, and how to compete for talent.
Join us as we learn from the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer at AppyHere, John Sarvari. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points
· The Death of Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO)
· Recruiting hourly workers and the challenges around the candidate experience
· How new technology is transforming the role of recruitment
Get in touch
· Connect with our guest John Sarvari
· Connect with host Kristina Cartwright
· Or email [email protected]
Resources mentioned in this episode –
· GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables
· GDS Group – Summits
· If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in customer experience, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group
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Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this first episode of season four, we take a deep dive into the abyss known to viewers as streaming services. With so many to choose from, not to mention the accompanying costs, viewers are growing weary of the saturation and confusion. So, is there hope? Will the streaming bubble ever burst?
Join us as we get those answers and so much more from film and stage producer Tripp Hornick. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points –
1. Do streaming services even care about viewer attrition? Are we trapped in a la carte viewing forever?
2. What will advertising and personalized programming look like in the future
3. What is going on with Disney??
Get in touch
- Connect with our guest Tripp Hornick
- Connect with host Colin Cosell
- Or email [email protected]
Resources mentioned in this episode –
- GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables
- GDS Group – Summits
- If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group
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Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations! Join us for a special end-of-year episode with Stephanie, Kelley, Colin, and Tim - members of our GDS Group presenter and event moderator team - as we unravel the lessons from 2023 and forecast the business landscape of 2024.
Kelley leads with a shift from "future-proof" to "future-friendly" strategies, emphasizing adaptability over mere preparedness, a critical evolution in navigating market dynamics.
Tim explores the pervasive influence of Artificial Intelligence. Its integration across industries persists yet concerns about ethics and governance remain pivotal moving into 2024.
And Colin follows the AI trail, highlighting how data has driven every major trend in 2023. As the backbone of corporate strategies, data is set to continue leading the way in shaping businesses' decisions.
Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected].
Discussion points
Which industry trends will significantly impact us in 2024? How are we adapting to changing customer expectations? What new tech are we adopting to stay competitive in 2024?Get in touch
Connect with Stephanie Garey Connect with Tim Cassidy Connect with Colin Cosell Connect with Kelley Iuele Or email [email protected]Resources mentioned in this episode
GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – Summits If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group -
Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations! In this Christmas special, we unwrap the dynamic realm of retail and omnichannel strategies, just in time for the holiday shopping rush.
Joining us for this episode is Loek Berendsen, Founder and CEO of Bold Rethink, a Netherlands-based retail strategy agency. And according to Loek, 'Omnichannel paves the way for innovative shopping experiences, seamless delivery, and exceptional customer service, turning your customers into true heroes!'
We explore this further, especially in the festive context. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected].
Discussion points
· What shifts characterise the evolving retail landscape today?
· What elements define the perfect customer journey this Christmas?
· How does omnichannel revolutionise shopping, delivery, and service experiences?
Get in touch
- Connect with Loek Berendsen
- Connect with Sarah Tijou
- Or email [email protected]
Resources mentioned in this episode
- GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables
- GDS Group – Summits
- If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group
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Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we take a look at how hackers are jumping on the artificial intelligence (AI) bandwagon and using it to their advantage. AI has many opportunities but are you aware of the risks?
Join us as we learn from hacker, Gordon Long, Senior Offensive Security Engineer at Zoom and President and Founder of LegioX Cyber Technologies. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points:
Is AI secure? How do hackers attack AI an what should we look out for?What are the privacy implications of AI? How does the current landscape look in terms of data protection and security?Get in touch:
Connect with our guest Gordon Long Connect with host Kristina CartwrightOr email [email protected]Resources mentioned in this episode:
GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – Summits If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in customer experience, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group -
Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we take a deep dive into Gen AI and its impact on SEO and content marketing as told by Charlie Kay, Head of SEO Content and Director of Diversity at Artefeact.
How do SEO and GenAI work together? What challenges are the challenges and the opportunities? Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points
· We’re all hearing and seeing so many advances with GenAI, but where does SEO (search engine optimization) come into all of this?
· How do SEO and GenAI work together? What challenges do people face? Where are the opportunities?
· What about diversity in all of this? We know AI has biases, what factor does this play?
· What can we do, if anything to help remove these biases?
· Do you have any great examples of people/brands doing well in this diversity/SEO/GenAI space?
Get in touch
Connect with our guest Charlie Kay Connect with host Tim CassidyOr email [email protected]Resources mentioned in this episode
GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – Summits If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group -
Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversation. In this week’s episode, presenter Alex Wood is joined by Professor David Maimon to discuss the Dark Web, the hidden collective of internet sites that can only be accessed by an anonymized web browser. David is director of the evidence-based cybersecurity research group at Georgia State University, which monitors the Dark Web to uncover crimes and illegal activity. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected].
Discussion Points:
· What is the Dark Web and how is it being used by criminals to engage in illegal activities?
· What are some of the common misconceptions about the Dark Web and can it be used as a tool for good?
· How can enterprises protect themselves from being targeted by users on the Dark Web, and how they can educate employees about its risks?
Get in touch:
· Connect with our guest David Maimon
· Connect with our host Alex Wood
· Or email [email protected]
Resources mentioned in this episode:
· GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables
· GDS Group - Summits
· If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in cybersecurity, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group
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Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the supply chain. Paul Moxon, SVP Data Architecture and Chief Evangelist at Denodo, discusses how companies can protect their supply chains, build more certainty into existing systems, and get greater visibility into it all.
Can you envision a future where technology and awareness work together to navigate these challenges? Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points
· What are the continuing issues with global supply chains and what can companies do to overcome them?
· What steps can companies take to build more certainty into their existing systems?
· What role can third party logistics companies play in providing better visibility into their operations for their customers?
Get in touch
· Connect with our guest Paul Moxon
· Connect with host Sarah Tijou
· Or email [email protected]
Resources mentioned in this episode
· GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables
· GDS Group – Summits
· If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group
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Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we take a look at one of the newest members of the C-Suite, the Chief Experience Officer (or CXO), and what that role really entails. Discover why the first 10 seconds of a customer’s journey are the most important, as well as toeing the fine line between knowing the customer and being downright creepy.
Join us as we learn from Todd Unger, the CXO for the American Medical Association, who has literally written the CXO’s playbook. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points
· How do you define the CXO role, and how did it make its way into the C-Suite?
· What happens in the first 10 seconds of the customer journey that makes it so important?
· Have consumers peaked in terms of their experience expectations?
Get in touch
· Connect with our guest Todd Unger
· Connect with host Colin Cosell
· Or email [email protected]
Resources mentioned in this episode
· GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables
· GDS Group – Summits
· If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in customer experience, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group
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Episode Description:
Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations! In this episode, we faced a topic that keeps a lot of CIOs up at night: cloud costs!
Flexera’s surveyed more than 750 cloud decision makers for their 2023 State of the Cloud Report and more than 4 in 5 said managing cloud spend was their top cloud challenge - pushing cloud security and lack of cloud expertise down the list. But how did we get here, and how do we take control of cloud spending once and for all?
Paxton Lamons is an experienced executive leader in Saas Product Development, platform Engineering, AWS Cloud Center of Excellence, FinOps, DevSecOps, and all things agile. Together with GDS host Julia Belle, he unpacks the common pitfalls to look out for, and shares his top tips to align finance, operations, and IT.
Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points
What to factor in when migrating workloads Common cloud cost pitfalls (and strategies to avoid them) How to achieve cost optimization when building cloud-native workloads The role of culture in cloudGet in touch
Connect with our guest Paxton Lamons Connect with host Julia Belle Or email [email protected]Resources mentioned in this episode
Paxton’s Book Recommendation: Cloud FinOps GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – Summits If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group -
Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the implications of deepfakes in the business world. Vikas, Chief Product Officer at ID Now, discusses the rise of deepfakes, their diverse forms beyond facial manipulation, and the escalating risks they pose for businesses, especially in online service provision.
Can you envision a future where technology and awareness work together to navigate these challenges? Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points
What are deepfakes and what are they used for? How can AI-based technologies detect and counter deepfakes? How can you empower individuals and enterprises against this evolving threat landscape?Get in touch
Connect with our guest Vikas Seth Connect with host Sarah Tijou Or email [email protected]Resources mentioned in this episode
GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – Summits If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group -
Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the importance of penetration testing or “pen-testing” in cybersecurity. Discover why traditional strategies are in dire need of an upgrade, as well as why it’s important to take an offensive approach to security. Join us as we learn from Robin Fewster, the Senior Security Testing Manager for Hargreaves Lansdown and a career pen-tester of 20+ years, who has seen the evolution of cyberattacks as the internet continues to grow. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points
What is the importance of learning from fellow pen-testers as cyber threats keep increasing and evolving? Why haven’t cybersecurity testing programs evolved the way they should, given the increasing frequency of and new approaches to cybersecurity? How can AI and automation assist in pen-testing strategies?Get in touch
Connect with our guest Robin Fewster Connect with host Colin Cosell Or email [email protected]Resources mentioned in this episode
GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – Summits If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group -
Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! the podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations! In this episode, we delve into the world of retail, and the profound impact customer experience has on your brand. Discover why bringing the human back to CX is the ultimate game-changer, driving revenue and cultivating customer loyalty. Melissa Day, Vice President of Brand Growth at Lovesac takes us on a journey through retail's evolving landscape, and we uncover emerging trends like tech-enabled human interactions, story-based showrooming, and the power of diversifying channels. Let us know what you think of this episode at [email protected]
Discussion points
Why does customer experience matter now more than ever? What does great customer experience look like? What trends in retail customer experiences are you seeing?Get in touch
Connect with Melissa Day Connect with Stephanie Garey Or email [email protected]Resources mentioned in this episode
GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – Summits If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group -
Episode description
Join Sandeep Sudarshan, Chief Technology Officer of Telecoms at Capgemini as we explore the world of telecom and its transformation through AI, 5G, and the cloud. Delve into AI's potential for groundbreaking innovations and efficiencies, reshaping customer experiences and network management, and how 5G and the cloud play into all of this.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, industry professional, or simply curious about telecom's future, this podcast is a must-listen. Let us know what you think, email us at [email protected].
Discussion points
- What excites you about AI in the telco space? Do you have any concerns about it or elements you’re careful of?
- On the Capgemini website it says “5G is the defining element of every telco’s transformation strategy” – can you dig into what that means and what it looks like in practice for leaders in this space?
- What role will the cloud play in the future of the telco industry?
Get in touch
Connect with Sandeep Sudarshan Connect with Julia Belle Or email [email protected]Resources mentioned in this episode
GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables GDS Group – Summits If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group 5G at Capgemini - Montre plus
