Best NTT DATA Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 276: RE/MAX CEO and Former DISH Network CEO Erik Carlson 35:26

3d ago35:26

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A former Fortune 500 CEO and the current CEO of one of the most recognized brands in real estate, Erik Carlson has led two household name companies in two very different industries. Erik Carlson was the CEO of Dish Network and is the CEO of RE/MAX. Erik joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Erik and Adam discuss a wide ra…

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

4d ago43:27

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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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Improving Drupal CMS Performance with Gander: Real-World Wins and Lessons 35:36

10d ago35:36

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Deep Dive into Drupal Performance Testing with Gander | Tag1 Team Talks Welcome to Tag1 Team Talks! In this episode, Michael Meyers, Managing Director at Tag1 Consulting, interviews Nathaniel 'Catch' Catchpole, a prolific contributor to the Drupal platform and Gander Project Lead. Together, they explore Tag1's incorporation of Gander as a foundatio…

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Episode 275: MLB Manager Clint Hurdle 30:58

11d ago30:58

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Clint Hurdle has spent nearly 50 years in professional baseball, including 10 as a player and 17 as a manager in the majors. While leading the Colorado Rockies and Pittsburgh Pirates, Clint developed a reputation as one of the best managers in baseball and was named NL Manager of the Year. Clint joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons …

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Scaling responsible AI: With Noelle Russell 43:16

11d ago43:16

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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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Episode 274: Thomson Reuters CEO Steve Hasker 36:10

18d ago36:10

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Steve Hasker is the CEO of Thomson Reuters, a conglomerate that generated more than $7 billion in revenue last year and consists of 26,000 people across more than 75 countries. Steve joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Steve and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career success, productivity, balance, lead…

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AI enhancement not replacement: With Sandy Carter 39:16

18d ago39:16

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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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Episode 273: Olympic Gold Medalist Jessie Diggins 34:47

25d ago34:47

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Jessie Diggins is the most decorated cross-country skier in American history. Jessie has won two World Cup overall titles, six World Championship medals, and three Olympic medals, including an Olympic gold medal. Jessie joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Jessie and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: attaining greatne…

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Navigating change with empathy: With Nimesh Mehta 40:38

25d ago40:38

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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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Episode 272: NTT DATA CEO Abhijit Dubey 33:46

1M ago33:46

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Abhijit Dubey is the CEO of NTT Data, Inc., a $30 billion business and one of the largest IT services providers in the world. Abhijit joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Abhijit and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional development and success, communication, hiring, ethics, trust, i…

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Driving community engagement: With Martina Lee Strickland 36:06

1M ago36:06

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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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Ep.41 No More Sales Chaos: Start the Year with Clarity 24:54

1M ago24:54

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In this episode of the Sales SOS podcast, hosted by Liz Heiman, we discuss kicking off the new year right with a focus on personal and professional growth for 2025. Joined by experts Brynne Tillman, Darryl Praill, Chris Bowen, and Renee Bigelow, we delve into actionable strategies such as tackling unfinished tasks, being more intentional, and using…

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Episode 271: Venture Capital Pioneer Alan Patricof 34:10

1M ago34:10

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A pioneer in the world of venture capital and a legend in the investment community, Alan Patricof is the co-founder of Apax Partners - one of the largest and most successful private equity firms in the world - and the venture capital firms Greycroft and Primetime Partners. Alan joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Alan a…

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Designing the future: With Jod Kaftan 34:29

1M ago34:29

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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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Episode 270: Chili's CEO Kevin Hochman 34:41

2M ago34:41

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Kevin Hochman is the CEO of Brinker International, the parent company of Chili’s and Maggiano’s. Kevin led Chili’s turnaround and leads a business on pace to generate more than $5 billion this year. Kevin joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Kevin and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: the keys to successful leadership…

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

2M ago40:39

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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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Episode 269: Governor Christine Todd Whitman 37:39

2M ago37:39

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Christine Todd Whitman is the only woman to ever serve as governor of New Jersey and is a former Cabinet member, having served as the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. Governor Whitman joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons learned along the way. Governor Whitman and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership,…

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Leaders breaking the mold: With Jessica Hartley 42:06

2M ago42:06

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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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Episode 268: Olympic Gold Medalist Cullen Jones 34:33

2M ago34:33

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The first Black swimmer to set a world record, Cullen Jones is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, winning gold medals in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympic games. Cullen joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Cullen and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: reaching peak performance and attaining greatness; motivation; goal se…

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

2M ago31:37

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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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Human Learning Versus Artificial General Intelligence with Ananta Nair, Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Dell Technologies 50:17

2M ago50:17

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This episode features an interview between Bill Pfeifer and Ananta Nair, Artificial Intelligence Engineer at Dell Technologies, where she leads AI and ML software initiatives for large enterprises. Ananta discusses differences between human learning and AI models, highlighting the complexities and limitations of current AI technologies. She also to…

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Episode 267: John Hancock CEO Brooks Tingle 35:41

2M ago35:41

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Brooks Tingle is the CEO of John Hancock, one of America’s largest insurance companies. Brooks joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Brooks and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, career development, communication, influence, hiring, culture, customer centricity, and much more.…

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Designers as anthropologists: On empowering design teams 38:02

2M ago38:02

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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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Episode 266: Emmy Award Winning Producer David Collins 38:48

2M ago38:48

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A nine-time Emmy Award winner, David Collins is the creator and Executive Producer of Queer Eye, one the most successful reality television shows of all time. David joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. David and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional success and transformation, authent…

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

2M ago29:13

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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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Tag1 Drupal 7 Extended Support: Security Updates Post-EOL :: Tag1 Team Talk 17:00

3M ago17:00

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Join Michael Meyers, Managing Director at Tag1 Consulting, as he discusses the end of life for Drupal 7 and Tag1 Drupal 7 Extended Support (D7ES) with Jeremy Andrews (Founder & CEO) and Steve Zipfel (Director of Strategy and Innovation). Learn about the latest security updates, the seamless upgrade path to CKEditor 5, our SOC 2 attestation, and our…

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The Evolution and Future of Data Centers with John Bonczek, Chief Revenue Officer of fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty 41:13

3M ago41:13

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How have data centers evolved and how will we adapt to meet modern data storage demands? In this episode Bill sits down with John Bonczek, Chief Revenue Officer of fifteenfortyseven Critical Systems Realty, a leading developer of highly interconnected, custom-designed data centers. They discuss the impact of AI on power and cooling requirements and…

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Episode 265: Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler 35:31

3M ago35:31

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Mike Miedler is the CEO of Century 21, one of the largest companies and best-known brands in the world of real estate, with more than 140,000 affiliated agents across 86 countries and territories. Mike joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Mike and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, personal and professional…

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

3M ago39:00

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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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Episode 264: Congressman Patrick Kennedy 36:41

3M ago36:41

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Patrick Kennedy is a former Congressman and a leading mental health advocate. Congressman Kennedy served for eight terms in Congress and co-authored the landmark Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act. Congressman Kennedy joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Congressman Kennedy and Adam discuss a wide range of top…

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

3M ago40:07

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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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Tracking the Tour de France: Data and AI on the Road with Shahid Ahmed, EVP for New Ventures and Innovations at NTT 42:31

3M ago42:31

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How does the Tour de France collect data and provide real time stats to viewers? Shahid Ahmed, EVP for New Ventures and Innovations at NTT, argues that the work they do to track the Tour de France is the ultimate edge use case. He also dives into small AI models and localized data at the edge, as well as educating for the future of jobs in tech. --…

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Episode 263: Olympic Gold Medalist Amanda Kessel 30:14

3M ago30:14

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Widely considered one of the greatest female hockey players of all time, Amanda Kessel is an Olympic gold medalist; was a star player in college, the pros, and in international competition; and is currently an executive with the Pittsburgh Penguins. Amanda joins Adam to share her journey and her best lessons and advice. Amanda and Adam discuss a wi…

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

3M ago40:43

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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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Ep40. From Chaos to Strategy: Setting Goals with Strategy, Not Hope 26:43

3M ago26:43

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00:00 Introduction to Sales SOS Podcast 00:40 Meet the Crew and Discussing New Year Planning 01:03 Practical Goal Setting Strategies 02:19 Avoiding Common Goal Setting Mistakes 04:44 Meaningful Metrics and Celebrating Wins 07:35 Breaking Down Sales Goals 11:59 Empowering Your Sales Team 15:14 Leveraging Internal Relationships 22:56 The Importance o…

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Ep39. From Chaos to Strategy: Growing Revenue Through Existing Customers 25:37

3M ago25:37

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00:00 Introduction to Sales SOS Podcast 00:41 Meet the Crew and Series Overview 00:52 Strategizing for the New Year 01:04 Leveraging Existing Customer Base 01:49 Importance of Happy Customers and Referrals 05:30 Maximizing Value from Key Accounts 07:59 Building Strong Customer Relationships 11:35 Effective Account Planning and Management 20:02 Whit…

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Ep38. From Chaos to Strategy: Turning Last Year’s Lessons into Next Year’s Wins 31:04

3M ago31:04

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00:00 Introduction to Sales SOS Podcast 00:40 Today's Topic: Strategy and Planning for the New Year 00:49 Understanding the Past to Plan for the Future 02:36 Panel Discussion: Insights from Sales Experts 03:52 Reflecting on Sales Data and Performance 05:36 New Initiatives and Strategic Planning 14:28 Practical Steps for Sales Strategy 30:01 Final T…

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Ep37. From Chaos to Strategy: Planning Ahead 24:10

3M ago24:10

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00:00 Introduction to Sales SOS Podcast 00:37 Diving into Sales Strategy 00:57 Planning for the New Year 01:37 Mike's Planning Insights 03:28 Chris's Approach to Planning 04:46 Liz's Planning Process 05:31 Renee Joins the Discussion 08:06 Defining Strategy vs. Tactics 19:14 Prioritizing Activities in Planning 23:02 Conclusion and Next Episode Tease…

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Episode 262: Former Baseball Star Jake Peavy 38:33

3M ago38:33

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A three-time All-Star, two-time World Series champion, and Cy Young Award winner, Jake Peavy was a Major League Baseball star and is currently an analyst for MLB Network. Jake joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Jake and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: leadership, teamwork, mentorship, performing at an elite level,…

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

3M ago43:27

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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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Transforming Retail with AI and Edge Computing with Omar El Gohary, Vice President and General Manager of IoT Solutions at ServiceNow 42:31

4M ago42:31

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How are AI and edge computing revolutionizing the retail industry? In this episode, Bill sits down with Omar El Gohary, Vice President and General Manager of IoT Solutions at ServiceNow. Omar shares how AI and edge computing are transforming retail by optimizing operational efficiencies and reshaping customer experiences. He also delves into the …

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Episode 261: Liberty Mutual CEO Tim Sweeney 34:09

4M ago34:09

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Tim Sweeney is a Fortune 100 CEO and the leader of one of America’s largest and most successful insurance companies. Tim is the CEO of Liberty Mutual, where he oversees a business that generates more than $52 billion in annual revenue and employs more than 50,000 people. Tim joins share to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Tim and …

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Intelligent Experiences: With David Armano 37:24

4M ago37:24

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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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Ep36. Understanding Math: ROI on Sales Activity 25:54

4M ago25:54

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00:00 Introduction to Sales SOS Podcast 00:43 Understanding Sales Math 02:21 Mapping the Buyer's Journey 03:47 Optimizing Revenue and Metrics 05:03 Changing the Math for Better Results 07:47 Aligning Strategy and Tactics 18:01 Compensation and Motivation 21:57 Execution and Alignment 23:21 Improving Sales and Marketing Literacy 24:39 Conclusion and…

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Ep35. Understanding Math: The Math of Hiring and Ramp Up 27:13

4M ago27:13

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00:00 Introduction to Sales SOS Podcast 00:43 Meet the Sales SOS Crew 00:50 Understanding Sales Math 01:04 Hiring and Firing: A Client's Story 02:00 The Importance of Ramp Time and ROI 04:11 Sales vs. Revenue Explained 05:53 Common Mistakes in Sales Hiring 08:13 Onboarding and Setting Up for Success 12:41 Designing for Sales Success 25:45 Final Tho…

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Ep34. Understanding Math: Changing The Math 31:54

4M ago31:54

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00:00 Introduction to Sales SOS Podcast 00:40 Meet the Sales SOS Crew 00:56 Understanding ROI in Sales 03:11 Challenges in Budgeting and ROI 07:11 Effective ROI Measurement Strategies 09:32 The Importance of Team Collaboration 26:41 Practical Tips for Lead Generation 30:51 Conclusion and Next Episode Preview…

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Ep33. Understanding Math: Basic Sales Math 35:00

4M ago35:00

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00:00 Introduction to Sales SOS Podcast 00:40 Meet the Crew and Today's Topic: Sales Math 01:03 Debating Sales Math: Calls vs. Quality 01:43 Understanding Sales Math Basics 03:36 Simplifying Sales Math 05:48 Sales Math in Different Business Scenarios 07:56 Key Metrics in Sales Math 11:35 Pipeline and Conversion Rates 16:14 Marketing and Sales Align…

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Episode 260: Olympic Gold Medalist Greg Louganis 26:53

4M ago26:53

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The greatest diver in American history, Greg Louganis is a 4-time Olympic gold medalist, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, and a member of the United States Olympic & Paralympic Hall of Fame. Greg joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons and advice. Greg and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: attaining greatness and peak perform…

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

4M ago32:23

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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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Episode 259: Celebrity Chef Duff Goldman 32:20

4M ago32:20

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A celebrity chef, Duff Goldman was the star of the hit TV show Ace of Cakes. Duff currently serves as a judge on Food Network's Holiday Baking Championship and Spring Baking Championship and is the co-host of Kids Baking Championship. Duff joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Duff and Adam discuss a wide range…

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