Insightful Inspiration welcomes Grant Feller, renowned storytelling strategist and founder of Every Rung, whose clients range from GSK and Siemens to the World Economic Forum. A lifelong journalist turned narrative advisor, Grant helps brands and leaders turn complexity into clarity, and data into meaning. 

In this episode, host Isabelle Landreville explores the emotional backbone of influence: why even the most rigorous research falls flat without story, and how storytellers like Grant help insight teams bring their work to life. Together, they dig into why influence requires emotion, what separates a report from a story, and how insights professionals can become better narrative architects. 

Whether you're sharing findings with stakeholders or trying to land a message in a 30-second window, this conversation is sure to be packed with practical guidance (and creative inspiration) on the power of story to make insights matter more. 

This week on Insightful Inspiration, host Isabelle Landreville welcomes Karen Krishfield, a longtime research leader with experience spanning the agency side at Lieberman Research Worldwide, now Material, as well as the client-side at Hulu. With over 30 years in the industry, Karen shares what it takes to keep showing up with curiosity, creativity, and impact, especially in the face of career reinvention. 

In this honest and reflective episode, Karen and Isabelle unpack the importance of staying adaptable in an industry that’s always changing, lessons learned along the way, and why sustaining a career is just as impressive as starting one. 

Whether you're mid-career, navigating a transition, or mentoring someone who is, Karen’s story reminds us that reinvention doesn't require starting over, just starting fresh. 

This week on Insightful Inspiration, host Isabelle Landreville sits down with Victoria Dias, Strategic Insights Lead at Google and a rising voice in the insights industry. With a decade of experience across powerhouse brands like Unilever, Nestlé, Mondelez, and now Google, Victoria has a unique perspective on what it takes to turn data into influence... fast.

In this episode, we unpack what it means to build your personal brand before 30, how to find your voice in the research world, and the skills that helped Victoria accelerate her career.

Whether you’re an emerging insights pro or mentoring one, this episode is full of inspiration for owning your impact, no matter your title!

This week, host Isabelle Landreville sits down with Leena Doshi, Senior Manager of Research at Electronic Arts and creator of the YouTube series Data Puzzles & Mysteries. After Leena’s compelling talk at IIeX, the industry was captivated by her fresh perspective: What if researchers approached their work less like solving a problem and more like unraveling a mystery?

In this episode, Leena shares how her work encourages teams to connect the dots creatively, embrace ambiguity, and reimagine the role of data in shaping strategic questions.

If you’re looking for a new lens on insights, one that’s part detective story, part data science, this episode is for you.

Join host Isabelle Landreville for a captivating conversation with Anthony "Tas" Tasgal, author of six books, including "The Storytelling Book" and "The Insight Book." In this episode of Insightful Inspiration, Tas reveals how storytelling and behavioral economics can transform raw information into powerful insights that drive action. Discover practical techniques to cut through and uncover what truly matters. Whether you're in research, marketing, or leadership, this conversation will forever change how you gather, interpret, and communicate insights. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the industry's most engaging and multifaceted minds.

In episode 24 of the Insightful Inspiration podcast, host Isabelle Landreville welcomes Karen Lynch, Head of Content at Greenbook, to explore the evolving role of insights professionals. Now that insights leaders have earned their "seat at the table," how can they maximize their influence while facing increased pressure, limited resources, and demands for innovation? Drawing from the latest GRIT Report findings, this episode offers practical strategies for insights professionals looking to elevate their impact in today's challenging business environment.

In Episode 23 of Insightful Inspiration, we look at what makes the important relationship between brands and researchers truly effective. When does research transform from a deliverable into a catalyst for meaningful business action? When can it help your career?

Our guest brings a wealth of experience in brand positioning and consumer insights. Host and our proud owner of 10 years, Isabelle Landreville, is thrilled to welcome Kathy Galloway, known as "The Clarity Wizard," who helps CPG brand owners maximize revenue and minimize risk by optimizing brand positioning.

With over 20 years of experience across more than 30 product categories, Kathy brings a unique perspective on this important topic. Kathy has developed practical approaches to help brands ask better questions and transform insights into action. Join us.

Visit Kathy's website to connect with her: https://www.theclaritywizard.com

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The workplace has transformed dramatically. Leaders are trying to balance empathy with performance, compassion with results. But where's the line? When does empathy help, and when might it actually hurt?

Our guest on this episode of "Insightful Inspiration" brings fresh insights to this challenge. Host and our proud owner of 10 years Isabelle Landreville is excited to talk with Maria Ross, author of "The Empathy Dilemma" and a TEDx speaker who's helped leaders at organizations worldwide navigate this balance.

As an empathy advocate, Maria shows how cash flow, creativity, and compassion aren't mutually exclusive. Through her work with forward-thinking companies, speaking engagements, and her podcast "The Empathy Edge," Maria has uncovered practical ways leaders can achieve radical success through genuine empathy – while maintaining healthy boundaries.

Grab a copy of Maria's book: https://www.amazon.com/Empathy-Dilemma-Successful-Performance-Boundaries/dp/1774584743

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Episode 21 of "Insightful Inspiration" is particularly timely as we dive into a pressing question: how do we balance artificial intelligence with human expertise?

While AI transforms market research, the human element remains crucial. Joining Isabelle Landreville - the proud owner of Sylvestre & Co. and host of your go-to-market research podcast - is Monika Rogers, a strategic growth leader who is an integral part of CMB’s AI+HI™ initiative, which combines artificial and human intelligence.

Before joining CMB, Monika was VP and Head of Client Services at Illuminas. She also launched and grew the research tech platform Digsite, which was sold to QuestionPro in 2022. Monika started her career in Consumer Insights at General Mills and later held innovation and brand strategy positions within Advertising and Brand Consulting agencies.Let's explore why the human touch remains essential for discovering meaningful insights.

Learn more about the AI+HI™ initiative: https://forms.cmbinfo.com/ai-hi?hsCtaAttrib=182679080367

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Making research matter is about creating a culture where customer understanding drives every decision. But how do we make insights stick and transform organizations from the inside out?

On Episode 20 of "Insightful Inspiration," Isabelle Landreville welcomes Gail Banack, a transformational leader who knows exactly what it takes to build customer obsession into company’s DNA. As a seasoned executive, she’s worked in insights, marketing and merchandising. Now, as co-host of The She Means Business Podcast, she continues to share insights that drive business transformation. Throughout her career, Gail has been a passionate advocate for putting customer understanding at the heart of business decisions – not just in the insights department, but across entire organizations. Join us for this conversation.

Connect with Gail: www.linkedin.com/in/gailbanack/

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