Best President of Created Equal Podcasts (2025)

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#46: Better onboarding and operations using AI to augment with Srikrishnan Ganesan, Rocketlane 18:55

2d ago18:55

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Customer onboarding is often where good intentions often end up with less-than-stellar execution. Delays, confusion, and misalignment derail even the most promising new relationships. Why is onboarding still broken in so many organizations, and how is AI finally changing that? Today I’m joined by Srikrishnan Ganesan, Co-Founder and CEO of Rocketlan…

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How do we- and how much should we- support our children’s feelings? With Dr. Marc Brackett 36:58

2d ago36:58

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Emotional intelligence, or the ability to understand and manage our own emotions, and relate to and understand others, is a key skill for success in life and in the workplace. And frankly, in an age of artificial intelligence, emotional intelligence may be our great differentiator: our self-awareness, empathy, social skills, defining features of wh…

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Leveraging Talk Types to Maximize Personal and Professional Relationships with Amanda Kenderes 58:55

6d ago58:55

58:55

I am so excited for my conversation with my guest, Amanda Kenderes. Amanda has discovered something entirely new about communication that I am pumped to share with you. It’s called Talk Types. What if the way we talk and who we are as people are intrinsically linked? If we understand our talk type and others, we can understand how to better communi…

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#45: REPLAY: Thriving amidst transformation, with Steve Blum, Autodesk 29:45

9d ago29:45

29:45

We aired this episode a little while ago, but thought it had some amazing insights we thought were worth sharing again. Today we’re going to talk about building a change maker culture and how you can help your teams to thrive among change, instead of being disrupted by it. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Steve Blum, Chief Operati…

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Are mental health initiatives making things worse? With Carolyn D. Gorman 39:44

10d ago39:44

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You may have heard of the book “Bad Therapy” where author Abigail Shrier argues that the mental health industry is harming, not healing, American children. Well today, we are fortunate to be joined by her colleague Carolyn Gorman, who similarly studies mental health solutions- in and out of schools- and their efficacy, or lackthereof. Next week, we…

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Breath, Sweat, and Reinvention: A Leader's inner Journey with Nicole Meline 52:08

13d ago52:08

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When we grow up, we think we have it all figured out, don’t we? We believe we should go to college, get a good job, find our perfect partner, be fit, have a good circle of friends, maybe have kids, etc. All before the age of 35. We have these insane expectations for ourselves and what our lives will be. And then, we learn. Maybe the job or career p…

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#44: Why "slow" experiences are the new "site is down" with Gerardo Dada, Catchpoint 31:22

16d ago31:22

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When your site is technically "up" but takes too long to load, customers don’t care—it might as well be down. Why is “slow” the new “down”, and how is that reshaping the way organizations think about digital experience? Today I’m joined by Gerardo Dada, Chief Marketing Officer at Catchpoint, a leader in digital experience monitoring. Gerardo recent…

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How do we get our kids to play independently? With Myriam Sandler of Mothercould 52:59

17d ago52:59

52:59

Let me set the scene. The parent is preparing dinner in the kitchen. All three kids are happily playing at various activities of interest. The TV is off. The iPads are absent. Harmony is in the home, every member in flow. Sounds nice right? Well this is the environment our guest, Myriam Sandler, has been able to foster in her own home through thoug…

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Release Your Corporate Baggage and Take Control of Your Career with Tamara McLemore 55:50

20d ago55:50

55:50

Have you ever thought about the concept of baggage at work? I have a dear friend, Pam, that always tells me “Wherever you go, there you are.” If you don’t do the lessons, you bring everything with you from job to job or company to company. You bring your habits, patterns, and mental and emotional baggage. The question that my guest, Tamara McLemore…

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S6 Ep69: Mother's Day Healing Through Cultura: A Conversation with Instituto Familiar de la Raza Dr. Angela Castillo-Gallegos and Program Director Carlos Izaguirre 1:02:44

24d ago1:02:44

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The wisdom and the work continues in this powerful episode of Latinas from the Block to the Boardroom, host Theresa E. Gonzales speaks with Dr. Angela Gallegos Castillo and Program Director Carlos Izaguirre from Instituto Familiar de la Raza (IFRSF). Together, they discuss the deep roots of community-based healing, cultural preservation, and collec…

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What is the real impact of social media on girls? With Kara Alaimo, PhD 44:05

24d ago44:05

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Last season’s concluding NSQ was “should we be worried about our boys?” So to launch Season Five, we've decided to shift the spotlight to our girls and spend some time understanding the pressures and challenges for girls in particular when it comes to everyone’s favorite topic: social media. Our expert today, says girls are uniquely impacted by the…

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Drop Perfectionism and Embrace Delegation with the BIKE Method with Tonya Herb 1:05:29

27d ago1:05:29

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My guest today, Tonya Herb, is welcoming me and anyone else that struggles with this, to try a new way. What if we turned to others and delegated during stressful times, and really all the time? I know, monumental for perfectionists like me. What if we engaged in kindness towards ourselves? Tonya dives into her proprietary BIKE method and how she l…

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#43: Localizing video using AI with Guy Piekarz from Panjaya 22:08

30d ago22:08

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Most brands invest heavily in content creation, but how much of that content actually reaches global audiences in a way that feels authentic? With 94% of B2B buyers saying they are more likely to engage with leadership and conference videos in their local language, companies are missing a massive opportunity. How can AI-powered video localization r…

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Feel Good Finance: Untangle Your Relationship with Money with Aja Evans 51:54

1M ago51:54

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Here’s a fact: For many years, I didn’t know that our money mindset has a direct relationship with how powerful we feel and how we move through our professional and personal lives. I didn’t get the connection, and I have been in financial services for over 25 years. After I dove into all things on leadership, self-improvement, and energetic managem…

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Be a Better Leader by Reading Fiction with Melanie Bell 39:21

1M ago39:21

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Where are my readers? Or what about aspiring readers? If you are a reader, this show is for you! When I was introduced to Melanie Bell and her work with Leaders Who Fiction, I knew she had to be on Brave Women at Work. I am a non-fiction reader and often struggle with getting into a fiction book. When I heard Melanie talk about the benefits of fict…

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The benefits and drawbacks of women's leadership initiatives with Rachel Higham 24:08

1M ago24:08

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The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work and is dedicated to the retention and progression of female talent in organisations. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from experts, leaders and senior business women from around the w…

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The Power of Community, Truth Telling, and Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone with Robyn Malone 56:45

2M ago56:45

56:45

“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” —Martin Luther King Jr. If the term Brave Women at Work were in the dictionary, (why isn’t it? LOL), Robyn Malone would be part of the definition. I met Robyn through a dear friend and colleague, and we hit it off pretty quickly. As you will learn d…

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Hope For The Future: We Can Win 44:48

2M ago44:48

44:48

I recently had the opportunity to speak at the Strangeland Conference in Ohio, where I presented a bold plan aimed at making abortion a thing of the past. During my talk, I introduced an upcoming campaign focused on repealing Issue 1 in Ohio—an initiative we're preparing to launch very soon. Stay tuned at CreatedEqual.org Thanks to ThroughTheBlack.…

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On Being a Sacred Changemaker in the Corporate World with Jayne Warrilow 1:03:56

2M ago1:03:56

1:03:56

On Being a Sacred Changemaker in the Corporate World with Jayne Warrilow Summary: Welcome to the Brave Women at Work podcast. This is your host, Jen Pestikas. I’m so glad you’re here. Hello everyone! How are you doing out there? Happy Spring to everyone in the Northern Hemisphere! I am so happy that we are starting to have slightly warmer and longe…

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#42: Maintaining authenticity as you scale with Fred Meyers, Queensboro 22:41

2M ago22:41

22:41

How do you take a business from a basement office in Queens to a $25 million company—without losing the personal touch that made it special in the first place? Joining us today is Fred Meyers, President and Founder of Queensboro, a company that has revolutionized the custom logo apparel industry. Fred spotted a market gap while doing laundry in his…

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The Journey to Leadership: How You Can Lead from the Inside Out with Dana Maor 47:17

2M ago47:17

47:17

When I was growing up in my career, I received my first management position because I was a hard worker and drove results as an individual competitor. As I have risen through the corporate ranks, no one told me that leadership is an inside job. I learned that through the school of hard knocks, many bouts of Imposter Syndrome, tough feedback, and mo…

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#41: Connecting deeply with B2B audiences with Jason Ing, Gusto 29:57

2M ago29:57

29:57

Payroll isn’t exactly what you’d call exciting—so how do you take a - let’s face it - rather boring topic like that and make it relatable, engaging, and even funny enough to capture an audience’s attention? Joining us today is Jason Ing, Chief Marketing Officer at Gusto, a leading platform that provides small and medium-sized businesses with payrol…

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Be a Changemaker: Say What They Can’t Unhear with Tamsen Webster 1:07:39

2M ago1:07:39

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Well, I’m excited! I have a repeat guest on the podcast, Tamsen Webster. Tamsen was here the last time she wrote her first book, Find Your Red Thread, and today she is here to talk about her newest book, Say What they Can’t Unhear: The 9 Principles of Lasting Change. You know when everything is smooth sailing and you are enjoying an easy, breezy ri…

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#40: Harnessing the Power of PR to Scale B2B with Karla Jo Helms, JOTO PR Disruptors™ 27:29

2M ago27:29

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Is your brand’s story building trust—or are you leaving credibility to chance? Our guest today is Karla Jo Helms, Founder and CEO of JOTO PR Disruptors™. Karla is an expert in transforming B2B brands through innovative public relations strategies. With a career dedicated to building trust, managing crises, and leveraging data-driven storytelling, s…

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The Unspeakable Pleasure of Entering Your Villain Era with Jenn Johnson 49:04

3M ago49:04

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At the end of my first podcast with guest, ER nurse and author, Jenn Johnson, I asked her what I ask all guests. “What are 1 to 2 ways women can be braver at work?” Jen proceeded to tell me, “Enter your villain era.” I stopped in my tracks. What did that mean? It means loving yourself enough to consider your needs. It means that you are drawing and…

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Episode: Golden Scars: Finding Strength and Growth Through Life’s Challenges with Emily Zarecki 1:09:34

3M ago1:09:34

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There is a book called Carry On, Warrior: The Power of Embracing Your Messy, Beautiful Life by Glennon Doyle. When I think about the concept of “carrying on, warrior,” I think of Emily Zarecki. As you will hear in today’s podcast, Emily is a warrior that has endured many trials and tribulations in her life. When I met Emily, I knew she would have a…

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From newsroom to Boardroom: via tech, trust and integrity with Kerensa Jennings 25:22

3M ago25:22

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The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work and is dedicated to the retention and progression of female talent in organisations. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from experts, leaders and senior business women from around the w…

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#39: Payment innovation for SMBs with Brian Goudie, Aurora Payments 28:20

3M ago28:20

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As small and medium-sized businesses navigate economic uncertainty, here’s a question to consider: Are your payment systems an asset that drives growth, or are they just another expense? Today, we’re joined by Brian Goudie, CEO of Aurora Payments. With nearly 30 years in the payments industry, Brian has guided Aurora to serve over 27,000 merchants,…

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Nursing your Intuition with Jenn Johnson 1:00:36

3M ago1:00:36

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*TRIGGER WARNING - This episode discusses traumatic death Welcome to the Brave Women at Work podcast. This is your host, Jen Pestikas. I’m so glad you’re here. Hello everyone! How are you doing out there? Let’s talk about a topic that’s not talked about often: using our intuition at work. When you make key decisions at work, do you exclusively use …

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9 tips to managing Shiny Object Syndrome 30:05

3M ago30:05

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Today, we are chatting about shiny objective syndrome and how it hurts us. So, what is shiny object syndrome? According to Google, Shiny object syndrome (SOS) is the tendency to be distracted by new ideas or opportunities, often at the expense of current tasks. It can affect people in many contexts, including business, personal development, and rel…

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Moving from #2 to #1 Mindset with Monique Helstrom 47:18

3M ago47:18

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Well, I have come full circle! In 2013, I started a leadership group for my corporate organization. My CEO requested that we center the first leadership group on the book, Start with Why, by Simon Sinek. And almost 12 years later, I am still obsessed with the book. The basic premise of Start with Why is that if a person or a company starts from the…

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#38: The layer cake approach to branding with Allison Capaldi and Robert Wolfe, Zeck 24:19

4M ago24:19

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In a world of fleeting attention spans and oversaturated markets, how can brands truly stand out and build loyalty that lasts—even when it comes to something as overlooked as board meetings? Today, we’re joined by Allison Capaldi, Senior Content Manager at Zeck, and Robert Wolfe, Founder of Zeck. Together, they’ve built not one but three successful…

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Episode: Flourishing in Your Career with HEART Centered Planning with Jenn Smith 44:56

4M ago44:56

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I am so excited for my guest today, Jenn Smith. Jenn and I met in a very interesting way. Jenn was listening to the Brave Women at Work Podcast, especially the show with Heather Eck. This show was just rebroadcast as the best of 2024 episode on 12/26/2024. If you haven’t listened to that one, you must go back and check it out! Jenn was intrigued by…

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Empowering progress: The critical role of line managers in retaining women with Fiona Dawson 28:28

4M ago28:28

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The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work and is dedicated to the retention and progression of female talent in organisations. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from experts, leaders and senior business women from around the w…

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Episode: How the Sexual Wound Imprint Can Impact Our Professional Lives with Jaitara Jayde 54:59

4M ago54:59

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Over the years at Brave Women at Work, we have talked about our mindset, how we feel about our bodies, our family histories, and more and how these issues impact how we show up at work. Now, we are covering how our sexual past and potential wounds in this area can impact our ability to speak up, go for a promotion, believe we are worthy to get paid…

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#37: Marketing operations as a driver of growth with Mike Rizzo, MarketingOps.com 31:35

4M ago31:35

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Is your marketing operations team set up to be a strategic driver of growth, or are they stuck managing tools and putting out fires? Today, we’re joined by Mike Rizzo, Founder of MarketingOps.com. Mike is here to discuss the 2024 State of the Marketing Operations Professional Report, which is based on insights from over 600 MOps professionals. This…

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Leadership Lessons: Learning to Leverage Your Feminine and Masculine Traits with Patty Altman 56:08

4M ago56:08

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My guest today - Patty Altman has over 30 years of corporate experience, and brings a wealth of knowledge, vulnerability, and fun to our conversation. Patty has an extensive work experience in the consumer and shopper insights field, starting her career in 1993 as a Sr Project Manager at NPD. Patty then worked at IRI as a Vice President, leading a …

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Using Storytelling to Deliver Powerful Communication with Andrea Sampson 57:25

4M ago57:25

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Please join me in welcoming Andrea Sampson to today's episode! Andrea is the mastermind behind Talk Boutique and the Thought Leader Academy, joins us to unravel the profound impact of storytelling in leadership. Learn how Andrea's extensive background in advertising and her passion for simplifying complex ideas through TEDx Toronto have equipped he…

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#36: Knowing when and how to automate your sales processes with Joshua Garrison, Apollo 27:30

4M ago27:30

27:30

In a world where sales cycles are getting longer, what’s holding your business back from reaching the right person at the right time? Today, we’re joined by Joshua Garrison, Vice President of Content Marketing and Product Education at Apollo.io, a leading go-to-market platform used by millions of sales professionals and SMBs globally. Josh is not o…

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Somatic Breathwork with Nicole Smith Levay 1:02:27

5M ago1:02:27

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I cannot wait to discuss with you this week how Nicole has helped me change how I approach my day to day. So let's meet this transformational retreat leader and energy coach, Nicole Smith-Levay, returns to illuminate the power of somatics and breathwork in both professional and personal spheres. Together, we discuss the journey of reconnecting our …

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The Authority Gap: Lessons for organisations with Mary Ann Sieghart 29:44

5M ago29:44

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The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work and is dedicated to the retention and progression of female talent in organisations. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from experts, leaders and senior business women from around the w…

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Claim Your Swagger with Jennifer Mrozek Sukalo 51:32

5M ago51:32

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On today's episode I am excited to have award-winning author and TEDx speaker Jennifer Mrozek-Sukalo redefine swagger, transforming it from its traditional association with arrogance to a beacon of self-confidence and authenticity. Her insights encourage us to let go of perfectionism and past mistakes, making room for vulnerability as a powerful le…

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#35: Aligning organizations for success, with Robert Chatwani, President, Docusign 31:33

5M ago31:33

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How aligned is your organization when it comes to driving growth—are internal silos or misaligned goals or expectations holding you back from reaching your full potential? Today, we’re joined by Robert Chatwani, President and General Manager of Growth at Docusign. Before joining DocuSign in 2023, Robert was the Chief Marketing Officer at Atlassian,…

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Be Brave, Be You: Taking Bolder And Braver Action This 2025! 29:29

5M ago29:29

29:29

Happy New Year! As we start 2025, I have two interesting topics to share with you during this solo episode. First, why should you consider a Word of the Year Practice? In the first portion of the show, I share how to find your word of the year and the benefits of doing this. Second, I reflect on the name of the podcast, Brave Women at Work, and the…

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#34: What do 34,000 landing pages have to teach you about yours? Featuring Sahil Patel from Spiralyze 26:55

5M ago26:55

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Are your landing pages truly working for you, or are you caught in a cycle of driving traffic to pages that fail to convert effectively? Today, we’re excited to welcome Sahil Patel, CEO of Spiralyze. Sahil leads a company that has optimized over 34,000 landing pages for SaaS leaders using insights from more than 130,000 A/B tests. With his deep exp…

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Best Of Brave Women At Work - The Healing Power Of Color With Heather Eck 55:26

5M ago55:26

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Happy Holidays! Let me start by saying that I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your family and friends. As we end the year, I also wish you much love, health and happiness in the New Year. This week, I am replaying one of my favorite episodes from Brave Women at Work. This week, I would love for you to learn (or re-learn) about the power of c…

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Looking After Your Health And Wealth With Krisstina Wise 57:39

6M ago57:39

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As we get closer to the end of the year, we typically think about our New Year’s Resolutions. One resolution that ends up on many people’s lists is to get out of debt and save more money. What we don’t often talk about is the powerful connection between our wealth and our health. Like my guest today, Krissina Wise, we may take our health for grante…

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Traits of a successful leader with Shirine Khoury-Haq, CEO of the Co-operative Group 24:10

6M ago24:10

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The Equality Conversation podcast with bestselling author Joy Burnford explores what we can all do to champion gender equality at work. Each episode offers inspiration, stories and practical solutions from business leaders and experts from around the world. Achieving gender balance at work isn’t about fixing the women, it’s about changing the syste…

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#33: B2B E-Commerce Content Optimization with Ashlyn Fulton, D'Addario & Company 12:29

6M ago12:29

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Is your B2B e-commerce content working as hard as it should be? In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, strong content creation and management could be the key to unlocking both customer engagement and business growth. This was recorded live at Opticon 2024 in San Antonio, TX. Today we’re diving into the role of strong content creation and optimiz…

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