The InspireCIO Podcast

Today, hear a compilation of Season 3's best philosophies, professional struggles and greatest triumphs from InspireCIO Members and other special guests.

If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.

How are you establishing a meaningful purpose to your team? Today’s conversation features 2021 South Florida ORBIE Winner Jay Smith, CIO & Head of Innovation of Tracfone Wireless. Johnathan Frye, President of InspireCIO, had the pleasure of sitting down with Jay to discuss establishing a purpose that has a societal impact.  If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.

How do you challenge yourself to expand your abilities? Today’s conversation features ChicagoCIO member Michael Pegues, CIO & CISO of the City of Aurora. George Dempsey, Director of Inspire Leadership Academy, had the pleasure of sitting down with Michael to discuss stretching your skillset and pushing yourself to expand your abilities. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.

What areas of business are you unwilling to compromise on? Today’s conversation features 2022 KansasCityCIO Leadership ORBIE winner Rich Miller, former VP of IT at Burns & McDonnell. KansasCityCIO member Shelly Brown, Global CIO at Burns & McDonnell, had the pleasure of sitting down with Rich to discuss fighting for what's right. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.

How do you look for growth in challenges you face? Today’s conversation features SouthFloridaCIO member Tricia Ferreira, SVP of Technology Product Management at World Fuel Services. Lisa LaRoque, VP of InspireCIO, had the pleasure of sitting down with Tricia to discuss embracing opportunities for growth. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.

How do you learn from others? Today’s conversation features MichiganCIO member Ravi Pendse, VP of IT and CIO for the University of Michigan. Anita Klopfenstein, CIO at Little Caesars, had the pleasure of sitting down with Ravi at the ORBIE Awards to discuss the seeing a teacher in everyone you meet. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.

How do you keep finances top of mind? Today’s conversation features the 2022 ChicagoCIO Leadership Award Winner Suren Gupta, EVP Strategic Ventures, Technology and Enterprise Services at Allstate. ChicagoCIO member Frank Modruson, former CIO at Accenture, had the pleasure of sitting down with Suren at the ORBIE Awards to discuss the importance of financial management. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.

How do you express love for your team? Today’s conversation features ArizonaCIO member Steve Reese, CIO for The Phoenix Suns. Deanna Wise, an Arizona CIO member and CIO at Banner Health, had the pleasure of sitting down with Steve to discuss creating a culture of care. If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.

What could be the next step in your career? Today’s conversation features the 2022 SouthFloridaCIO Leadership Award Winner Chris Drumgoole, COO at DXC. Larry Quinlan, a SouthFloridaCIO Founding member and retired Global CIO at Deloitte, had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris at the ORBIE Awards to discuss making the leap from CIO to COO and the board room... as well as Chris's short stint as a fire fighter.

If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.

How do you engage with your peers? Today’s conversation features FloridaCIO member Len O'Neill, CIO at The Suddath Companies. Frank Bell, Founder of InspireCIO, had the pleasure of sitting down with Len to discuss peerage- or working with a body of peers on all different levels.

If you are a CIO looking to grow your network of trusted peer relationships, please visit inspirecio.com to find a chapter near you. For more ways to engage, visit inspirecio.com/podcast.