Aug262022

Changing the World through the Arts with Bill Cleveland

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This week’s guest, William (Bill) Cleveland is part artist, part activist, inspiring community development in the U.S and abroad through various art projects and mediums. Founder of the Center for the Study of Art and Community, Bill materializes his mission to build a bridge between local artists and the needs of the broader community into this center that has operated for over an incredible thirty years helping heal communities, educate and inform, and mobilize people into action. In his new podcast, Change the Story / Change the World Bill follows the stories of artistic community change agents such as musicians, poets and dancers, battling white supremacy, COVID-19, militias. Tune in to hear first from Bill how he’s created his organization and inspired communities across the globe.

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From VUCA to BANI

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I wish I could have been in the room when the important global leaders realized they couldn’t call the new description of our world business situation, as they saw it, “fanny.” It’s actually BANI, not FANI, and it replaces VUCA.   You likely know this, but just in case   VUCA is Volatile, Uncertain, Complex,…

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What do Aerobics and DEI have in Common?

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Have you ever thought about the similarities between group fitness and DEI? By group fitness I literally mean exercise. I teach five to six classes a week and love it! By DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion), I’m referring to diverse, inclusive teams and communication across lines of difference– from primary dimensions that you can see…

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Aug122022

New and Trending in Business Tech

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Interested in what’s new and brewing in the business tech industry? Hear it first from tech expert Thierry Hubert, Chief Technology Officer at DigiMax Global. After 30 years in the industry, Theirry has worked among fortune 100 companies across the globe, receiving awards and recognition for his contribution to the field. For this week’s show we will chat about all the changes, improvements, and future of tech in business and what tech you can start using for your business.

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Aug52022

An Artist’s Lens on Business and Life

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What is the life of an artist like? Kai-Duc Luong has had an incredible journey from beginning with leaving Cambodia as a child as refugees to now showcasing his art internationally at film festivals, museums, and galleries. This week we will discuss a new outlook on business from the perspective of an amazing artist. Luong currently operates as an award-winning film-maker and videographer. He is currently working on a new project inspired by Dante’s Divine Inferno, an opera film production set to complete by the end of 2022.

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Jul222022

Activate Your Sex Power

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How can pleasure boost a woman’s power and become a catalyst for empowerment? Author, actress, and host of “The Goddess Power Show” Elizabeth Atkins does not shy away from womanist issues and explores provocative topics to inspire women to re-frame how we view traditionally taboo topics. Best-selling author of an incredible twenty books, speaker who promotes human harmony, and fitness enthusiast, Elizabeth brings a whole new perspective to empowerment. This is not a conversation you’ll want to miss!

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What is Your Communication Style?

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I’m thinking about that right now for two reasons. 1) My guest today is an interculturalist who has built a global consultancy. He’s also Eastern European born, grew up in the Middle East and now lives in China. With communication style so deeply influenced by culture–that’s a lot of adapting, to flow seamlessly from one…

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Jul152022

How to Build a Global, Cross-cultural Consultancy

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How can you make your business thrive — in your local area AND across the globe? This week’s guest, Gabor Holch, can tell you all about it as a successful business owner who has traveled to over 30 countries for executive assignments and intercultural leadership coaching. Founder of Campanile Management Consulting, Gabor is an expert in all things intercultural with decades of experience working internationally, consulting for hundreds of clients across the globe. We’ll be learning what are the foundations for building your own global consultancy and gain tips to make the business successful!

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