Best Expedient Technology Podcasts (2025)

Jay Stanley uses the metaphor of a road trip to explore IT team culture, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, adventure, and especially the social aspects of building strong, resilient teams. Drawing on personal experiences and team-building exercises, Jay illustrates how deepening personal connections and encouraging growth—both professional…

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More Than a Job Title: Reclaiming Your Story ft. Dimple Shah 29:53

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Dimple Shah reflects on how our professional identities often become tied to our titles, especially in times of uncertainty and change within the IT industry. She shares personal lessons about resilience, the importance of not letting titles define us, embracing pivots or career changes, practicing self-care, and finding purpose beyond the workplac…

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Beyond Leadership: A Paradigm for the 21st Century and Beyond ft. Matthew Chodkowski 33:38

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The Power Within: Leading Teams with Intrinsic Motivation ft. Nirav Shah 37:14

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Enabling the Power of Information! ft. Philip Stockwell 21:21

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What We’ve Got Here Is A Failure To Communicate – Techniques To Land Your Message ft. Bret Wingert 36:02

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Worst Team-Building Exercise Ever -- What I Learned Stranded on a Mountain ft. Loren Kutsko 29:43

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TechEQ: Mastering Results, Relationships and Respect in the Digital Age ft. Shannon Wilson 40:50

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Navigating the Waters ft. Doug McCollough 24:17

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Transforming IT Leadership: The Power of the 7 Mindsets ft. Maureen Metcalf 34:36

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In the age of AI, leadership, and followership are undergoing significant transformations. Maureen Metcalf, a highly respected executive advisor and CEO of the Innovative Leadership Institute, emphasizes the importance of evolving leadership practices to meet the demands of this new era. Her work focuses on guiding organizations through structured …

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Do You Really Want To Climb The Ladder? ft. Bill Fortwangler 40:59

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How Do You Lead When You’re Still in the Trenches? ft. Adam Gunnett 42:05

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AI Atrophy: Leading Through the Diminishing Returns of Over-Reliance ft. Jeff Jarecki 33:49

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AI is transforming how we work, accelerating productivity and decision-making across every industry—but it's also introducing a subtle, dangerous side effect: the erosion of human problem-solving, critical thinking, and technical intuition. This phenomenon, which I call AI Atrophy, represents the quiet decline of our cognitive and creative abilitie…

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Finding the Path to Yes ft. Brian Quick 34:19

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Beyond the Rack: Step Inside our ACM Datacenter 33:49

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Ever wonder what powers your cloud workloads, protects legacy infrastructure, and keeps mission-critical systems running 24/7? Join AJ Kuftic (Field CTO) and Ed Dzurko (SVP of Data Center Engineering) for a behind-the-scenes tour of our PIT2, one of our 15 state-of-the-art data centers in the United States. This is the first time we’re pulling back…

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Using Quarterly Deliverables So Technologists Can Have Fun Again ft. John Dunn 28:21

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Technical Wealth Management: Why leaders should be focused on long term outcomes ft. Kyle Utley 29:54

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By Kyle Utley

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Playing Chess, not Checkers, in IT Leadership ft. Matt Cohee 23:16

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How Coaching Can Transform Your Leadership Style ft. Chris Harvey 42:44

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Leadership Lessons Along the Way ft. Joel Daly 24:37

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By Joel Daly

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How Can I Create Executive Presence? ft. John Vautier 28:03

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The Art of Leadership ft. Jim Gehring 39:01

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Change Anything: Lead People Where They Want To Go and Where You Need Them To Be ft. Joe Woodruff 13:41

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By Joe Woodruff

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Leading with a Why Not Mindset ft. Ryan Lavarnway 25:21

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In this compelling episode of the IT Leaders podcast, we explore the powerful intersection of mindset, resilience, and leadership. Join us as we sit down with Ryan Lavarnway, a distinguished figure in professional sports, known for his remarkable journey as a Major League Baseball player, and now a motivational speaker known for his engaging storyt…

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Building a People Management Curriculum ft. Deanna Durrett 27:57

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In this insightful episode, Deanna Durrett, CEO and General Counsel at El Toro, brings her legal acumen and leadership experience to a conversation every organization needs to hear—why people management deserves a place in our core training strategies. Drawing from her transformational journey from law to leadership, Deanna recounts her time at Suc…

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Belonging: The Key to Stronger Teams ft. Olivia Fitchett 27:12

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In this compelling episode, Olivia Fitchett shares a powerful blend of personal storytelling, neuroscience, and actionable leadership strategies to underscore the transformative impact of belonging in the workplace. Olivia opens with a vivid narrative from her time as a White House intern—a near-miss with the Secret Service that became a defining l…

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Finding Focus and Expanding Time to Open Doors ft. Jason Johnson 34:56

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In this energizing and no-nonsense episode of IT Leaders, Jason Johnson, VP of IT at Sweetwater, dives deep into the heart of effective leadership: time, delegation, and focus. Blending military precision from his Navy days with hard-earned wisdom from over a decade at one of America’s fastest-growing music retailers, Jason shares how intentional p…

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How Do Leaders Build Confidence in their Employees ft Erin Petty 37:24

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In this insightful episode of IT Leaders, Erin Petty, VP of IT Shared Services at Sweetwater, takes the mic to share a dynamic and heartfelt exploration into what it truly means to build confidence within IT teams. Drawing from her unique transition from sales and human services into tech leadership, Erin unpacks the soft skill that often goes over…

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The Deepseek Effect 48:47

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How AI is Evolving & What It Means for Your Business Artificial Intelligence is evolving rapidly, and the emergence of reasoning models is changing how businesses interact with AI. Join us for an exclusive webinar where we break down the latest advancements, including DeepSeek, and explore how Expedient's AI platform enables seamless adoption, comp…

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Self-Leadership ft. Rachel Pritz 30:11

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In this episode of the IT Leaders podcast, Rachel Pritz—executive coach, speaker, and founder of Culture Coaching—invites us into a transformative conversation about self-leadership, drawing from six years of coaching high-performing professionals. With candor, insight, and just the right touch of humor, Rachel challenges conventional leadership no…

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Modernizing Disaster Recovery: Lessons in Resilience from Utz Brands 50:37

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Founded in 1921, Utz Brands produces over 3.3 million pounds of snacks weekly, with revenue doubling in the past five years. With 13 manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Utz’s success relies heavily on a strong technology team and a resilient disaster recovery plan to maintain business continuity. Join Tim Swingler, VP of Infrastructure & Secu…

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Getting Unstuck with People and Projects ft. Shelisa Gautreaux 28:01

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What do you do when you’re stuck—whether it’s in a project, a team dynamic, or your own leadership approach? In this episode, Shelisa Gautreaux, a seasoned HR leader and talent strategist, shares practical tools to help IT leaders and professionals break through roadblocks and enhance their effectiveness in leadership and collaboration. Shelisa exp…

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Using the Five Ates for Transformation ft. Eric Satterly 26:57

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In this episode, Eric Satterly, CIO of Jefferson County Public Schools, introduces his Five Ates Framework for Transformation—a structured approach to IT service delivery that bridges the gap between technical teams and business needs. Drawing on decades of experience, Eric shares how IT has evolved from being the gatekeeper of technology to a coll…

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Optionality & Opportunity: Making Your VMware Decision 1:01:36

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Are you feeling uncertain about the future of your VMware infrastructure? Should you stay with VMware? What about Nutanix, KVM, OpenStack? Wondering about making the right call for your organization? You’re not alone. With changes in Broadcom’s VMware licensing and direction shaking up the industry, businesses must navigate these choices strategica…

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How To Be A Trusted Advisor 101 ft. Teresa Conroy-Roth and Duane Weber 31:06

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In this IT Leaders episode, Teresa Conroy-Roth, a seasoned consultant and relationship builder, joins Duane Weber, Vice President at Expedient, to share strategies for becoming a trusted advisor. The discussion centers around earning trust through empathy, active listening, and a client-first approach—moving beyond transactional relationships to fo…

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Leading Through Change ft. Joe Rogalski 17:34

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In this episode of IT Leaders, Joe Rogalski, Vice President of IT at Delta Force, discusses the evolving nature of leadership in a rapidly changing technological landscape. With a career spanning global roles in both consumer goods and industrial manufacturing, Joe shares insights on leading teams through ongoing transformations. His current compan…

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Expedient Hyperscale CTRL: Simple Management for Complex Environments 30:19

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Take your hybrid cloud strategy to the next level with Expedient’s Hyperscale CTRL. This newly launched suite of managed public cloud services is designed to seamlessly integrate AWS, Azure, GCP, VMware, Nutanix, and more—helping you optimize workloads, reduce complexity, and control costs within one cohesive environment. Join us for a deep dive in…

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Leadership: The Abstraction Layer Between Vision and Execution ft. Michael Quesada 35:59

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In this episode of the IT Leaders podcast, we’re joined by Michael Quesada, a seasoned tech executive and thought leader specializing in organizational transformation. Michael shares his unique perspective on leadership as the critical "abstraction layer" that bridges vision and execution in technology-driven organizations. Drawing on his extensive…

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Do I Want To Be A CIO ft. Mike Gill 25:29

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In this thought-provoking episode, Mike Gill, founder of Five Rivers Automation and former CIO of an international manufacturing company, shares his journey of navigating career crossroads and redefining his professional identity. After 13 years as a CIO, Mike faced a pivotal decision: Was the CIO path still right for him? He reflects on the evolut…

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What Could Go Wrong? Lessons From System Outages to Streamlined Operations ft. Rachel Clark 20:29

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In this episode, Rachel Clark, CIO of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV), shares her remarkable journey of transforming a system plagued by outages into a streamlined and stable operation. With candid reflections, Rachel discusses the challenges of inheriting a 20-year-old ERP system, navigating state leadership transitions, and managing a critical…

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Your Disaster Recovery Doesn't Have To Be A Disaster 24:43

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Are you confident in your organization's ability to respond to a cybersecurity incident? This session will guide IT decision makers through the critical components of building a resilient strategy, from choosing the right technologies to seamless implementation and rigorous testing protocols. Discover cost-effective approaches to ensure your plan i…

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Providing Resilience: How Packetwatch and Expedient Transform Incident Response 35:59

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In Providing Resilience: How PacketWatch and Expedient Transform Incident Response, AJ Kuftic from Expedient hosts cybersecurity veteran Jeff Lennon of PacketWatch to tackle the complexities of modern incident response. With over 25 years in tech and deep experience in cybersecurity, Jeff brings valuable insights into how PacketWatch, an MDR provid…

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Is Your Technology Destroying Your Team's Productivity? ft. Glenn Keller 36:16

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In his talk, “Is Your Technology Destroying Your Team's Productivity?” Glenn Keller, Director of Information Technology at CountryMark, explores the unintended consequences of technology on workplace efficiency. He opens with a critique of modern work culture, noting that, despite technological advancements, productivity gains have stalled, leaving…

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Minimizing Barriers to Effective Communication ft. Sue Freas 21:21

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In her presentation, "Minimizing Barriers to Effective Communication," Sue Freas, Director of DevSecOps Engineering at Humana, dives into the intricacies of communication as a critical leadership skill. Freas argues that effective communication goes beyond simply conveying information; it requires mindfulness about clarity, trust-building, and enga…