Best David Kersten Podcasts (2025)

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Shifting from competitive to curious: With Ankur Mathur 40:01

4d ago40:01

40:01

Ankur Mathur on moving from enterprise to start-up Ever an optimist, Ankur Mathur is always looking to the future for exciting new opportunities. Formerly at Accenture and now the Founder and Chief Experience Officer of REVEL Moments Ankur has vast experience leading change at both large enterprises and start-ups. This week Ankur joins Tammy to sha…

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Moving beyond your comfort zone: With Brant Beard 29:03

11d ago29:03

29:03

Brant Beard on embracing challenges and creating a culture of constant learning This week on Catalyst Tammy is joined by Brant Beard, Assistant VP of Talent Growth at HCH Healthcare. In his 22 year career, Brant has held a variety of different roles, from product development, to cybersecurity, to communications and more. The one thing that remained…

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Byron Stinson on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2025-10 57:56

11d ago57:56

57:56

Temple Special with Byron Stinson

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Building the resilience muscle: With Leonardo Hirschbrand 33:35

18d ago33:35

33:35

Leonardo Hirschbrand looks back on 29 years of digital transformation at Unilever In this week’s episode of Catalyst, Tammy is joined by a pioneer in digital transformation Leonardo Hirschbrand. Over his 29 year career at Unilever Leo helped the brand go from pen and paper to a tech-forward global company. Leo shares some stories about the early da…

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From the archives: Navigating corporate life with humor 43:27

25d ago43:27

43:27

Chappell Ellison on balancing professionalism whilst staying true to yourself This week we’re sharing one of our most recent favorites from the archives, a conversation with Launch’s Director of Digital Strategy, Chappell Ellison. In this episode Tammy and Chappell dive into what it means to bring your authentic self to work and how authenticity ca…

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Scaling responsible AI: With Noelle Russell 43:16

1M ago43:16

43:16

Noelle Russell on harnessing the power of AI in a responsible and ethical way Noelle Russell compares AI to a baby tiger, it’s super cute when it’s small but it can quickly grow into something huge and dangerous. As the CEO and founder of the AI Leadership Institute and as an early developer on Amazon Alexa, Noelle has a deep understanding of scali…

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Rabbi David Weiss on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2025-9 58:53

1M ago58:53

58:53

with Rabbi David Weiss of Malchut Chayim Congregation

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Jake Sanchez on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2025-7 1:00:23

1M ago1:00:23

1:00:23

with Jake Sanchez of InnerCourt Worship

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AI enhancement not replacement: With Sandy Carter 39:16

1M ago39:16

39:16

Sandy Carter on ways to balance human and AI collaboration Sandy Carter literally wrote the book on humans interacting with AI. In her book AI First, Human Always Sandy breaks down the hottest trends in AI right now and dives into how humans can use AI to enhance, not replace, the human experience. This week Sandy joins Tammy to talk about the book…

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Steven Wearp on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2025-8 58:58

1M ago58:58

58:58

with Steven Wearp of Blessed Buy Israel

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Navigating change with empathy: With Nimesh Mehta 40:38

2M ago40:38

40:38

Nimesh Mehta on how to lead people through large scale transformations When Tammy first met Nimesh Mehta they felt like kindred spirits. Nimesh is the Chief Information and Strategy Officer at National Life Group and is passionate about creating human experiences with AI. This week on Catalyst, Tammy and Nimesh discuss how to implement digital tran…

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Driving community engagement: With Martina Lee Strickland 36:06

2M ago36:06

36:06

Martina Lee Strickland on using tech to serve underrepresented communities in the healthcare industry Martina Lee Strickland is a unicorn in the healthcare industry. She’s worked in the industry for over 20 years and is now the Chief Growth Officer at Clever Care Health Plan, a healthcare company that provides culturally-sensitive Medicare options.…

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Debbie Kersten on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2025-6 59:30

2M ago59:30

59:30

with Debbie Kersten

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Ken Kersten on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2025-5 58:42

2M ago58:42

58:42

with Ken Kersten

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Designing the future: With Jod Kaftan 34:29

2M ago34:29

34:29

Jod Kaftan on imagining a future that’s more human What could a future with AI look like? Jod Kaftan has imagined almost every future scenario possible, both good and bad. Jod has over 20 years of design experience and is now the Head of Product Design and Research at Oracle where he is developing cutting-edge SaaS solutions to tackle climate chang…

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Experience as emotion: Customer centered growth with Donald Chesnut 40:39

2M ago40:39

40:39

A seasoned Chief Experience Officer on going beyond traditional customer experience Donald Chesnut practically invented the term Chief Experience Officer. He’s worked at some of the world’s largest brands like Unilever, Target, Disney, General Motors and Coke and is now writing a book on why companies should move away from customer experience and t…

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Leaders breaking the mold: With Jessica Hartley 42:06

2M ago42:06

42:06

On championing experiences for clients, customers and employees alike This week on Catalyst Tammy is joined by Jessica Hartley, the Head of Design and Customer Experience for CCB Finance, Tech and Data Analytics at JPMorganChase. Jessica has over 20 years of experience helping clients leverage digital innovation and is passionate about driving empl…

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Leading with humility on a global scale: With Abhijit Dubey 31:37

3M ago31:37

31:37

NTT DATA’s CEO on staying true to his values as he leads the company into the future This week Tammy is joined by NTT DATA’s Global CEO Abhijit Dubey. Abhijit has worked across the globe and across industries and is now leading NTT DATA into a new phase of growth. Abhijit talks about the importance of remaining grounded as a leader and shares tips …

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Ben Burton - NEW SHOW on GLC! "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2025-4 58:14

3M ago58:14

58:14

with Ben Burton

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Samuel Wearp of "The Israel Guys" on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2025-3 56:08

3M ago56:08

56:08

With Samuel Wearp of "The Israel Guys" & Eric Aspeitia

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Designers as anthropologists: On empowering design teams 38:02

3M ago38:02

38:02

Dani Snyder on leading design teams out of their silos As someone who started out as an industrial designer and who is now the Head of Design AI, Servicing and Communications at JPMorganChase, Dani Snyder deeply understands the design process and organizational design. This week Dani joins Tammy to talk about how to empower design teams. She shares…

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REGISTER - CÉLINE BAUMANN 50:08

3M ago50:08

50:08

In this episode Andrew Clancy speaks with Céline Baumann about her work as a landscape architect, an educator, and a teacher. Céline is a French landscape architect based in Basel, Switzerland. Her work has been exhibited at Manifesta 14 in Prishtina, Matadero in Madrid, the Swiss Architecture Museum in Basel, the Royal Academy of Arts in London an…

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Change Agent: On Having the Courage to Take Risks 29:13

3M ago29:13

29:13

Ecolab’s Kevin Doyle on striving for constant improvement As a young man Kevin Doyle’s dad gave him some advice - try and improve your job every single day. Since then Kevin has worked at companies like Visteon and Delphi and is now the Chief Digital Officer at Ecolab. This week Tammy chats with Kevin about what motivates him as a leader and how he…

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Amanda Williams on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2025-2 59:53

3M ago59:53

59:53

With Life Coach, Amanda Williams!

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Bringing Vision and Logic Together: With Tom Kotlarek 39:00

3M ago39:00

39:00

How diversity of thought can bring creative visions to life This week Tammy is joined by her colleague and long-time collaborator, Tom Kotlarek. Tom is the SVP of Global Delivery and Operations at Launch and has worked at some of the biggest companies out there, from NASA to DreamWorks - he’s even met Jacques Cousteau! When Tom and Tammy first met …

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Jake Sanchez, Derrick Jackson & Ron Teal on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2025-1 59:48

4M ago59:48

59:48

Guests: Jake Sanchez, Derrick Jackson & Ron Teal

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Putting People In the Right Positions: On Leading Innovative Teams 40:07

4M ago40:07

40:07

Scott Campagna on fostering innovative thinking As Senior Director of Emerging and Immersive Technology at Launch, Scott Campagna has one of the coolest jobs out there. This week on Catalyst, Tammy and Scott chat about how Scott got to where he is today and how he manages teams of highly creative, forward-thinkers. They discuss how to build psychol…

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Vulnerability In the Face of Change: With Peter Kang 40:43

4M ago40:43

40:43

Peter Kang on the art of adapting In many industries, AI threatens to disrupt traditional ways of working. For Peter Kang this isn’t a scary notion but an empowering one. This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Peter Kang who has decades of experience in creative agencies. Tammy and Peter discuss how vulnerability can help individuals navigate th…

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Navigating Corporate Life with Humor: With Chappell Ellison 43:27

4M ago43:27

43:27

Launch by NTT DATA’s Chappell Ellison on balancing professionalism whilst staying true to yourself and your creativity. This week on Catalyst, Tammy is joined by Director of Digital Strategy, Chappell Ellison as they dive into what it means to bring your authentic self to work and how it can drive customer engagement. They also share their thoughts…

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Intelligent Experiences: With David Armano 37:24

4M ago37:24

37:24

David Armano on leading with empathy and the promise of intelligent design. How are we going to experience technology in the future? In this week’s episode, Tammy Soares, the President of Launch by NTT DATA and the new host of Catalyst, is joined by David Armano to look at where we’re going with intelligent design. They share some promising use cas…

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Brian Holmes & Ron Teal on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2024 -31 59:34

4M ago59:34

59:34

Brian Holmes & Ron Teal

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From the Archives: On the Parallels Between Software and Architecture 32:23

5M ago32:23

32:23

Chris shares some insights after embarking on his first ever construction project In this episode from the archives, Chris and Gina sit down to discuss the parallels between software development and building in real life. From the importance of communicating expectations, to making information recommendations, to giving guidance and direction on co…

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Ron Teal and Brant & Kristy Fricker with Spencer Bennett on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2024 -30 59:17

5M ago59:17

59:17

Ron Teal and Brant & Kristy Fricker with Spencer Bennett

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From the Archives: Finding Product-Market Fit at Large Organizations 30:41

5M ago30:41

30:41

How to innovate and add value to enterprise offerings The stability of large enterprises can be both a blessing and a curse. In this archived episode Chris Losacco is joined by NTT DATA’s Product Management Lead Jamie Bernard to talk about how large organizations can learn to innovate while still taking care of their core business. She explains the…

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From the Archives: Building with the End User in Mind 35:53

5M ago35:53

35:53

Heather Hudnall, NTT Data’s Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, on building medical software that is usable at all points of entry. In this episode from the archives, NTT Data’s Chief Nursing Informatics Officer Heather Hudnall joins Clinton to dive into how we can transform healthcare and health tech for the better. As a former RN she is well verse…

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From the Archives: Creating Innovation Gardens 42:49

5M ago42:49

42:49

Trevor Anulewicz on sustainable innovation for the enterprise Enterprises can sometimes be slow to change. In this episode from the archives, Trevor Anulewicz joins Clinton to dive into how enterprises can grow and nurture innovation gardens so they can succeed far into the future. Trevor breaks down how enterprises can invest in and cultivate cons…

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Da'niel Beaucham on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2024 -29 59:25

5M ago59:25

59:25

Guest: Da'niel Beaucham Host: Summer Percifield

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Fear of AI: An AI Thought Leader on the Data Around Distrust 39:31

5M ago39:31

39:31

Christen Bell breaks down why people are afraid of AI and how it can be addressed AI has the potential to transform workplaces which can bring many benefits but also many concerns. This week Clinton is joined by Christen Bell, an industrial psychologist and the Lead of the AI Community for NTT DATA’s consulting arm, to chat about some of the main f…

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Rabbi Greg Hershberg on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2024 -28 58:09

6M ago58:09

58:09

Guest: Rabbi Greg Hershberg of Beth Yeshua International

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REGISTER - DKCM - DAVID KNIGHT AND CRISTINA MONTEIRO 1:04:26

6M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

In this episode Andrew Clancy speaks with David Knight and Cristina Monteiro of DK-CM architects. Their practice is one concerned with the public in many forms. Often their clients are public bodies, their work is very much for the public, and they often seek to incorporate these public voices into their design processes. In many ways they carry a …

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From the Archives: Is Design Dead? 43:50

6M ago43:50

43:50

A debrief on an important question - is design dead? In this episode from the archives Chris LoSacco, David Schell and Chappell Ellison discuss the current state of design. Design has gone from fighting for a seat at the table to sitting at the head of the table. What will happen now that automation threatens everything that designers hold dear? Is…

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Mark Biltz Returns on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2024-27 55:14

6M ago55:14

55:14

Guest: Mark Biltz of El Shaddai Ministries

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Ron Teal on "Light of the Southwest"- Ep: 2024-26 58:21

6M ago58:21

58:21

Guest: Ron Teal of Ron Teal Ministries

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Rico Cortes on "Light of the Southwest" Ep: 2024-25 55:26

6M ago55:26

55:26

Guest: Rico Cortes of Wisdom in Torah

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Measuring Productivity in the AI Era 40:42

6M ago40:42

40:42

This week Clinton is joined again by VP of Engineering and Frictionless Enterprise author, Nate Berent- Spillson. In this episode they discuss the importance of a balanced approach to measuring developer performance through various metrics as well as the role of AI in transforming software development processes. They also explore the challenges of …

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From the Archives: On Customer Intimacy 35:46

6M ago35:46

35:46

Clinton, Chris and Nathan on how to develop meaningful client relationships Intimacy isn’t a word you often associate with clients or customers. In this episode from the archives Clinton, Chris Losacco and Nathan Henry chat about the importance of (professional) intimacy. They share tips on how to build lasting and meaningful relationships with cli…

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Driving Into The Future: With Bridgestone 33:47

6M ago33:47

33:47

Cam Ahler and Dan Luttrell on digital transformation at Bridgestone Most people associate Bridgestone with tires, but they’re way more than just that. Bridgestone is constantly innovating to keep their fleets and customers happy and on the road. This week Clinton is joined by Cam Ahler and Dan Luttrell from the Bridgestone team to discuss how they …

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Mottel Baleston on "Light of the Southwest" (Ep. 2024-24) 57:08

6M ago57:08

57:08

With Mottel Baleston & Eric Aspeitia

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Building Empathy: On Human Centered AI 48:04

7M ago48:04

48:04

The Launch and NTT DATA teams on how embracing AI can build a stronger, more caring workforce It’s time to lean into AI literacy. This week on Catalyst, Launch by NTT DATA’s President Tammy Soares is joined by two AI experts, Kim Curley and Wendy Collins, to discuss the human side of AI. They discuss how generative AI can help with the difficulties…

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Enhancing Convenience: On Improving The Customer Journey From Day One 37:54

7M ago37:54

37:54

Megan Wang and Lisa Woodley on transforming the customer experience with data science and AI This week Clinton is joined by Megan Wang and Lisa Woodley from NTT DATA to discuss how to improve the customer experience in the digital age. From the impact of digitalization on service delivery, to the role of AI in enhancing customer interactions, to th…

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