Guest introduction & background
Melisa describes how the 2010–11 Arab Spring revealed the power of social-media data while she was a Department of the Army civilian in Afghanistan.
Since then she has worked across academia, federal agencies, and the private sector to professionalize open-source intelligence, currently serving as OSINT Director at Guidehouse ... Show More
Feb 2025
Optimizing Your Workspace: Mo Hamzian on Sensory Design for Productivity
I’m excited to welcome Mo Hamzian to the show to discuss the future of workspaces and how to optimize environments for focus, productivity, and well-being. Mo is an entrepreneur, real estate expert, and the co-founder of VEL, a company dedicated to redefining workspaces for the m ... Show More
40m 1s
Apr 2024
Ep. 302: “You Have a Role” – Social Sciences for Successful Workplace Strategies with Leigh Stringer of Perkins&Will and Jomal McNeal & Stephen Smith of REWORC
Leigh Stringer is Global Director of Advisory Services at Perkins&Will, Jomal McNeal is VP of Customer Solutions and Stephen Smith is VP of People Analytics at REWORC where they are passionate about aligning people, place and process for the ultimate workplace experience. Mike Pe ... Show More
29m 19s
Oct 2024
Anish Patel on The Sales Podcast
Anish Patel shares his transformative journey from a conventional career in investment banking to a life of adventure, self-discovery, and entrepreneurship. He discusses the challenges he faced, including financial struggles and personal crises, and how these experiences led hi ... Show More
59m 11s
Jul 2023
LOOK with Christian Madsbjerg
In his new book, LOOK: How to Pay Attention in a Distracted World, Christian Madsbjerg explores the importance of observational skills. Drawing on various fields—science, philosophy, and the arts—as well as his personal experiences, Madsbjerg offers tools and insights to help us ... Show More
27m 8s
Apr 12
Insights from a Tech Leader: Interview with TD Bank's Chief Architect Licenia Rojas
In this captivating interview, host Jim Love sits down with Licenia Rojas, Senior Vice President and Chief Architect at TD Bank. They discuss Licenia's journey in the technology sector, the importance of mentorship, and the role of continuous learning in career development. The c ... Show More
42m 56s
Oct 2024
Building a Skills-Based Organization with Paul Kent
In this special mini-episode of Leading Up, host Kelly Schwarze highlights key takeaways from the Udemy Forward 2024 virtual event. This episode features advice from Paul Kent, the senior L&D manager at PepsiCo, about how best to leverage skills-based practices to boost employee ... Show More
11m 6s