Influential Visions

In this episode we discuss digital inclusion and who is better than DR Melissa Sassi who is a pioneer in this space, she runs her own non-profit on top of her day job at IBM.

Today I'm interviewing Dawna Jones and She's the author of Decision Making for Dummies for the 21st century. She's also a best selling co-author From Hierarchy to Performance. She's unearthing human organizational potential in leaders and decision makers for expanding adaptability. She also runs the Insight to action Inspirational Insights Podcast, she also contributes to the Huffington Post, hosts workshops and speaks to of course transform mindsets and business culture. Decision-Making Strategy For Dummies Organisational Strategy Management  - How strategy changes when there's exponential change underway.. a mindset shift 22.02 Change Management: Why play and people work more effectively to respond to change - 37.00 Emotional Social Intuitive Intelligence: the role of sensing over thinking - 49.44 Corporate Social Responsibility: Why it isn't a department or a tagline - 58.56 People Management: Trust versus controlling. The difference between autonomy and chaos - 113.33 Buy Dawna's DMFD Book Here  If you want to learn more about Decision Making for Dummies visit From Insight to Action 

This is my third interview with maverick tech entrepreneur Michael Tobin OBE. "Success is a journey not a destination" Michael Tobin We discuss how to get the most out of your work life balance or as he calls it work life integration. If you like the episode don't forget to share and review us! If you want to buy one of his books :- Forget Strategy Get Results Live, Love, Work, Prosper And you can visit Mike Tobin's Website Here  Nathaniel Schooler 0:23 Today, I'm interviewing MIchael Tobin OBE, and he's actually the founder of the CEO sleep out, which is a really great charitable event that happens once a year in London. He's an English technology entrepreneur, businessman and philanthropist. He was the CEO of FTSE 250 data centre operator called Telecity group. In 2014, he was awarded an OBE for his services to the digital economy in the Queen's Birthday list, and I've always really enjoyed talking with him. He's always been very generous with his time and I've learned a lot from listening to him and we're going to delve into some really, interesting topics and I think you will love this episode.

Online marketing basics is where it all begins and in this episode Tim Elliott shares some great content. Nathaniel Schooler 0:37 Today, I'd like to introduce Tim Elliott:- by day he is head of marketing for an acquisition and investment company in the East Midlands in the UK, where he spends his days helping great companies grow. Outside of the day job he has a real passion for startups and was awarded Virgin startup mentor at the start of 2018. So that's quite interesting. And he's also been a Chartered Institute of Marketing tutor. Tim shares some really great information in this episode with me. Well, Hi there, Tim, it's great to have you on the show. I'm really excited about this expert talk today. Because you've got oodles of experience in the marketing world. 

Responsible use of AI is so important and the first topic we discuss in this great interview, where Monique shares so much value. In today's day and age it is so important to understand what is happening with technology and how it can help or hurt the society that we live in. 

Who better to interview than Monique Morrow, she is doing amazing things in the world of technology. If you want to visit her website to learn more here is the link Monique Morrow In addition check out some other episodes around this key topic:- Artificial Intelligence in Business Dan Yarmoluk – Episode 19 AI+ IoT + Machine Learning + Cloud the Real Facts with Adjunct Prof Dan Yarmoluk and AI Expert Craig Truempi – Episode 32 How Robot Lawyer Lisa Helps Entrepreneurs with the “Naked Lawyer” Chrissie Lightfoot- Episode 28 Neuromarketing + Emotional AI: Secret Weapons to Help Drive Competitive Advantage for Brands in 2019 – Episode 27 Nathaniel Schooler I'd like to introduce Monique Morrow. Monique is a Chief Technology strategist, groundbreaking technologist and proven innovator. Monique is a former CTO at Cisco who has worked tirelessly to align technologies to society's needs. Monique is also the co-founder of the humanized internet.

If you want to absorb more about visual communications, career and talent management then this is the episode for you. CEOs, seasoned marketing and hr professionals will learn a lot from this episode, the full transcription can be found below. Ana Lissansky can be found here on LinkedIn 0:23 Today, I would like to introduce you to Ana Lissansky. Ana is a marketing and communications leader. Fluent in five languages, with stints in everything from a fast scaling tech start-up to large government departments, to advising the Prime Minister's Office of Canada. Ana also recently helped launch a new globally-focused federal agency with a focus on setting up its digital presence.

We discuss our experiences with sexual harassment and how we handled it at the time! If you do need help then contact your local organisation, in the UK we have Citizens Advice But of course, elsewhere in the world there will be local organisations, or talk to a friend who will help you to work out what to do. Nathaniel Schooler 0:24 In this episode, I'm interviewing Melissa Sassi from across the pond, she's actually an ex Microsoftie turned IBM-er who brings passion and purpose to the tech industry with her belief that digital literacy is a human right. So about sexual harassment. I mean, this is something that, you know, happens to guys as well, right. But how do you deal with it?

Homeless Veterans and Mentally Disabled Adults are Suffering! Tackling homelessness with Raji Rykert, She is the founder of something called “Helping America Now” (HAN), is a non-profit organization created by Raji Rykert to address some of the needs of homeless veterans and mentally disabled adults. She has successfully turned four decades of business experience into a legacy for helping others. We talk a lot about homelessness and you know, the difficulties that people face, it's part of my mission in life to actually raise awareness around these really important topics and to help people so I hope you enjoy this episode. If you want to read the full transcription you will find it below. Follow Helping America Now on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HelpingAmericaNowOrg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HelpingAmericaNow Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HelpingAmerica1 YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icqHbPpcE2k Contact Raji on LinkedIn Here 

Innovation and design thinking are such relevant topics in today's hi-tech world and Mike Briercliffe and I provide our perspective on how to handle disruption and we also discuss the way to innovate safely in business. Mike shares some of his wisdom from 50 years in business management and I always learn a lot from talking with him.