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Oct 2023
45m 37s

Driving Innovation and Customer Value in...

Victoria Meyer
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Delving into the challenges and opportunities in the chemical industry, the importance of building strong relationships and value propositions, and the impact of sustainability on business decision-making, Chad Hall, Vice President of Energy at Integrity BioChem, discusses insights into coaching, leadership, and navigating the ever-changing landscape of the chemical industry with host Victoria Meyer. 


In this episode of The Chemical Show, Victoria and Chad discuss the concept of coaching and its application in the business world. Chad shares his perspective on how coaching can be effective regardless of team or company size. According to Chad, anyone in a managerial role can become a coach, regardless of job title. This thought-provoking perspective invites us to reimagine a world where the word "manager" is replaced with "coach."


Join us to learn more about the following this week:


  • Integrity Biochem's take on the markets in 2023 and going into 2024
  • Your customer's business decisions and how it drives business value
  • How to create customer "stickiness" - keeping business versus winning it 
  • The tug of war between corporate control and procurement control - uncovering value and ROI
  • Sustainability and ESG in oil and gas
  • Scaling products to take on aggressive sustainability goals
  • Coaching versus managing 


With years of experience in executive coaching and a passion for helping others succeed, Chad brings a unique perspective to his conversation about coaching, the power of building strong relationships, and the importance of delivering on promises in the chemical industry with Victoria. Join us this week to learn more. 


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Additional Links:


Michael Suver Ep13: Bio-Based Chemistry: The Rise Of A Green Chemical Industry With Michael Suver


Michael Suver Ep 44: How The Chemical Industry Is Becoming Sustainable With Cameron Whaley And Michael Suver


The Wall Street Journal: Companies Stall Climate Action Despite Earlier Promises

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