Best Abigail Allman Podcasts (2025)

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Trailblazers in Tech: SAP BWN, Women's Leadership, Family Balance, and Diversity in ERP 43:51

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Recorded in 2024 live from SAP Dublin as part of the SAP Business Women's Network sessions, Meet two trailblazing women, Elmarie Caniffe of Heineken and Maria Jose Loret Crespo formally of Aptiv, who are breaking barriers in male dominant industries and redefining leadership in the ERP industry. Elmarie shares her transformative 25-year journey at …

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Education to Influence: Kelly Dowling’s Mission to Empower the SAP Community 27:52

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In this engaging episode of the Women in ERP podcast, hosted by Abigail Allman, we are joined by Kelly Dowling, the Director of Strategic Topics and Communities at ASUG (the American SAP User Group). Kelly shares her inspiring journey from event coordination at the University of Notre Dame to becoming a pivotal figure in the SAP community. She emph…

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From ECC to Innovation: Kristen Scheffler on Leading Customer Transformation at SAP 27:40

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Recorded live from the Next Generation Enterprise Architect Forum at SAP, Newtown Square. Kristen Scheffler, Vice President of Customer Engagement for SAP North America, joins Abigail Allman for a compelling discussion on transitioning from SAP ECC to S/4HANA, shedding light on both the fears and opportunities this move presents. Many businesses gr…

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Pioneering for Change: Judy Asher on Empowering Women, and Balancing It All 24:07

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Join us on Judy Asher's episide, Pioneering Change, Empowering Women, and Balancing It All, where we explore the inspiring journey of a pioneering woman in the tech industry. This episode delves into the life of Judy Asher, Senior Director of Baxter International, President of The Michigan Council of Women in Technology and Michigan State Universit…

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Empowering SAP Customer Engagement and Women in Technology: Anja Schneider's Transformative Journey to Leadership 25:58

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In this episode of the Women in ERP podcast, host Abigail Allman is joined by Anja Schneider, Senior Vice President at SAP, to discuss her inspiring journey and influential role in customer engagement and digital transformation. Anja shares her insights into SAP's strategies for guiding over 1,500 complex customers through seamless digital transiti…

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Womens Business Network: Navigating Change Management with NTT DBS 42:58

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Hosted by Abigail Allman and Emma Chambers, in this empowering episode of Women in ERP podcast, we are joined by three influential women from NTT Data Business Solutions: Karen McLaughlin, Erin Cairns, and Stephanie Hills. Together, they share their experiences and insights into the transformative power of gender equality in the tech industry. Kare…

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Charting a Path through the Technological Revolution: Stephanie Poore's Inspiring Rise to MD 42:42

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Join us as we sit down with the remarkable Stephanie Poore, now the MD of IFS, who shares her captivating journey within the ERP industry. Stephanie opens up about the personal and professional hurdles she has overcome and how redundancies led her to an unexpected crossroads between software and pharmaceuticals. Her eclectic background, spanning ec…

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From Business Systems to Body Confidence: Julie Weirs Wellness Journey in a Demanding Industry 35:25

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Could you strike the perfect balance between a dynamic career and a fulfilling personal life? Julie Weir, the passionate Head of Community Development for the UK and Ireland SAP User Group, is a testament that it's entirely possible! Join us in an enlightening conversation with Julie, where she shares her unique journey into the world of ERP, and h…

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The Journey of a Female Leader in ERP: Ann Blakely's Unconventional Path 41:48

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Raised as the youngest among five siblings in a family with deeply committed parents, particularly a father who transitioned from the priesthood to IT, life was always dynamic. Ann Blakely of Milwaukee, USA, joins us to shed light on how this unique family backdrop paved her path, leading her from the University of Wisconsin to becoming a pivotal f…

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The Ascent of a Tech Mogul: A Candid Conversation with IFS's COO Michael Ouissi 41:25

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Join us for an inspiring discussion with our special guest, Michael Ouissi, the Group Chief Operating Officer at IFS. Listen in as he shares his unique journey from growing up as the son of an immigrant in Germany to becoming a leading figure in the tech industry. Hear about the profound impact of his parents' values of hard work and self-determina…

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Insights into Fostering Women in the Tech World (feat Kate Waterton, EY) 29:31

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Ever dreamed of a career that encompasses global travel, technology and sociological studies? Meet Kate Waterton, the SAP Alliances Lead and Associate Partner at EY, who has lived this dream and more. From an early life of global travel to a successful career in tech, Kate's journey is a testament to adventurous spirits and the power of adaptabilit…

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Involve in order to to impact, the importance of a workforce lead ESG strategy (feat. Vicki O'Neill-King, Sapphire Systems) 33:48

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On the sixth episode of Women in ERP series 2. Abi and Steph are joined by an Award winning woman in ERP, Vicki O'Neill-King, COO of Sapphire Systems. The panel discuss inequalities in the workplace and learn how having supportive peers can make all the difference to a successful career trajectory. Vicki tells her tale from being a PMO resource to …

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Van life, a home away from home (feat. Kayleigh Brown, IFS Consultant) 28:16

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On the fifth episode of series 2, Abi and Steph are joined by Kayleigh Brown, an Independent IFS Consultant and Director of KDI Consulting Ltd. The panel discuss project management and working with difficult personalities. They discuss techniques to help deal with trauma in the workplace, such as having a good mentor. Kayleigh hails from the North …

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LIVE from IFS for International Women's day. #embraceequity (Feat. Emma Chambers, NATS) 49:54

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For International Womens Day 2023 Abi & Steph hosted a live recording of WERP for Linkedin at the IFS UK Head office. The WERP co-hosts were joined by Emma Chambers, Head of NATS Integrated Business Systems (NIBS), UKISUG Director and co-chair, SAP S/4HANA an Women in SAP SIG's. NATS is the UK's leading provider of air traffic control services. In …

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Knowing your worth (Feat. Fiona Warburg, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water) 33:54

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On the third episode of series 2, Abi and Steph are joined by SAP Centre of Excellence Manager, Fiona Warburg from Dwr Cymru, Welsh Water. The panel discuss their experience of gender pay disparity and why it is still an unconscious bias within the industry. Fiona tells the panel how she found her path into ERP, following in her fathers footsteps f…

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Attracting more women into ERP (Feat. Emily Hunter, Cubiq) 25:37

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On the second episode of Series 2, Abi and Steph are joined by senior IFS recruitment consultant, Emily Hunter, from Cubiq. The panel has an in-depth exploration into the world of ERP recruitment, dispelling the myths around recruiters and recruitment. Emily advises how, out of all the candidates she has placed in recent months within ERP, only 20%…

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From The Valleys to SVP (Feat Anwen Robinson, Infor) 36:36

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In the first episode of Series 2, Abi and Steph are joined by a female icon in ERP, Anwen Robinson, UK & Ireland GM & SVP at Infor. The panel hears all about how Anwen climbed her way to the top, facing adversity and stereotyping along the way but brushing it off to continue her focused assault. Anwen is incredibly open and honest with the panel, g…

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Making ERP Technology more diverse, inclusive and accessible. ( Feat Davina Webb, Dynavics Ltd.) 27:57

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In the tenth and final episode for series one of WERP, Abi & Steph are joined by Davina Webb, Lead Functional Consultant for Dynavics. The panel discuss low diversity in IT roles and possible solutions to make tech more inclusive for the black community. Davina tells her story of growing up in a predominantly white community to then progressing to …

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Seven degrees of separation (feat. Chris Gabriel, Sapphire Systems) 35:22

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In the ninth episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are joined by their first male guest, Chris Gabriel, Chief Strategy Officer for Sapphire Systems. The panel discuss the power of ERP, how improving systems impacts upon most aspects of our everyday lives. Chris has a unique and inspirational way of approaching work by linking everything he does back to his …

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Living through the Ukrainian war (feat. Olga Tuchina, KnubiSoft) 39:48

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In the eight episode of Women in ERP, Abi & Steph are joined by Ukrainian national and resident Olga Tuchina from Knubisoft. The panel discuss life before and after the invasion of Ukraine. Olga gives a harrowing tale of how she escaped Kharkiv with her friends, family and colleagues through a strong support network and the incredible Ukrainian com…

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Rising through the ranks (feat. Infor) 24:48

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In the sixth episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are joined by Melissa Dickens, Infor's Senior Account Manager. The panel discuss Melissa's pioneering journey through male dominated corporate ranks, key relationships built with male allies in the workplace and the importance of learning to be agile and innovative in ERP for the Food and Beverage sector. H…

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Relationships Matter (feat. Caroline Capper) 27:30

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In the fifth episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are discussing what it takes to become a successful independent ERP consultant. Joined by successful IFS consultant and owner of Cornerstone Consulting Solutions, Caroline Capper. The panel discuss the importance of having a trusted professional and personal support network, Carolines journey from Rio to En…

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Professional Mentoring (feat. Boomi) 41:12

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In the fourth episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are discussing the importance of professional mentoring. Ashley Colquhoun and Gemma Coupland from Boomi join the panel to talk about the value of mentoring across career stages and sectors , learning by example and the importance of bringing your vulnerabilities to work in order to support others to grow. …

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International Women's Day #breakthebias 24:11

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In the third instalment of WERP, Abi & Steph are celebrating International Women's Day. Discussing conscious vs unconscious biases, inequality in the boardroom and the gender pay gap. Find out how to encourage change within your organisation and discover the top female trailblazers to follow within ERP. #breakthebias Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/…

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Profile Elevation (feat. Em Lovs) 45:04

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In the 2nd Episode of WERP, Abi & Steph are discussing social networking. Network Marketing guru Em Lovs joins the panel to advise listeners on how to elevate their online social presence. Learn how to leverage your LinkedIn, ditch the mum guilt and project your personality to increase your online social presence. Steph and Abi explore the immediat…

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Meet the Hosts 49:59

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In the first episode of Women in ERP you'll get to know your hosts, Abi & Steph. They discuss everything from being a wild child to attempting to juggle the worklife balance. Learn how to beat the bully, get involved in promoting STEM for girls and women and explore Cloud vs On premise ERP systems. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…