Best Collaboration Equation Podcasts (2025)

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On Another Note... • Finding The Words 5:30

6d ago5:30

5:30

Earlier this week, I asked my colleagues at Mission Partners, “What song do you put on repeat when you need some calm, comfort, or renewed energy?” The responses were fabulous and included everything from A to Z—literally, ABBA to The Zombies. I collected the songs into a Spotify Playlist and shared it back with the team, with a simple request: Tak…

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From Silo to Solution: Unlocking climate & social data that can drive change 39:04

7d ago39:04

39:04

Researchers and decision-makers face a familiar challenge: data exists, but it’s often locked away. Once research is published, the underlying data and analysis frequently vanish into private repositories—accessible only through time-consuming permissions or technical expertise. For those working on urgent issues like climate change and public heal…

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What is all the excitement about collaboration? A conversation with James Renwick, Recast Coaching Ltd. and Tony Spong Lead Consultant at AAR. 36:30

8d ago36:30

36:30

What does it take to truly collaborate? How can leaders create environments where diverse perspectives are valued, trust is nurtured, and meaningful conversations drive innovation? Finding Your Collaborative Edge™ is a podcast for leaders, teams, and professionals who want to unlock the full potential of collaboration in their organisations and liv…

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Ep 44: Built for Turbulence: Finance Planning in Motion 40:54

12d ago40:54

40:54

This Planning Aces episode explores how finance leaders navigate volatility without drifting into political cross‑currents like tariffs. Prologis CFO Tim Arndt explains why e‑commerce triples warehouse demand and how real‑estate strategies must adapt. Genworth CFO Jerome Upton shows how disciplined leverage and balanced product exposure turn rate u…

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The Impossible Equation of Philanthropy and Learning to Fill Mission Gaps with Nadine Gabai-Botero 34:09

13d ago34:09

34:09

Imagine you’re running a nonprofit. You’ve got a mission that matters, a staff that believes in it, and a community that depends on you. And then, without warning, a key piece of funding evaporates. Not because of anything you did—or didn’t do—but because the world shifted, policy changed, or a budget line disappeared in Washington. The grant is go…

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Keep the Light On • Finding The Words 7:23

20d ago7:23

7:23

These days are hard, for all of us, in many different ways. The best we can do is hold the light we have up for others. Because I promise you this: when you hold your light up for others, you will also feel the benefit of its glow. This short-form episode is part of the Finding The Words column, a series published every Wednesday that delivers a do…

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Bonus • How to Make Headway in a Polarized World from Nonprofits Now 32:11

25d ago32:11

32:11

We love sharing good finds with you, our listeners. And today, we’re super excited to bring you this bonus episode from our friends at the Chronicle of Philanthropy, who have just launched their own podcast called Nonprofits Now—Leading Today. We want to give you a listen to their first episode, which features Tim Dixon, co-founder of More in Commo…

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Pursuing a North Star Through Cloudy Skies with Leonard Burton 35:56

27d ago35:56

35:56

Let’s begin with a middle school stage play in Detroit. The lights are dim, the demerits are high, and a boy named Leonard has just been kicked off the production. Enter Miss Liggins, a teacher with a different script. She doesn’t erase the consequences—she rewrites the role. “You’ll be our stage manager,” she says. And with that, a seed is planted…

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Get out of the (Dam) Way. • Finding The Words 6:26

1M ago6:26

6:26

There’s been a lot of talk in recent weeks about cutting costs, building efficiencies, and reducing wasteful spending. Some extreme examples of this are playing out in real-time in the U.S. Administration, with the true impact of those actions yet to be realized. Which brings me to an article featured last week in The Guardian. It’s a tale of some …

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Finding Your Collaborative Edge™ – A Short Introduction to Curiosity, Care & Courage 2:47

1M ago2:47

2:47

Welcome to Finding Your Collaborative Edge™, hosted by Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd. This short introductory explainer invites you into the heart of our work—helping leaders, teams, and professionals live and lead with more curiosity, care, and courage. 🔶 Why psychological safety matters in collaboration 🔶 How meaningful connection is built before yo…

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From Conflict to Convergence with Mariah Levison and Robert J. Fersh 34:30

1M ago34:30

34:30

Two daughters. One orange. Conflict. Their mother, seeking peace, cuts it in half — a classic compromise. What mom doesn’t know? One wants the juice, the other the zest. Yet there they are: nobody gets what they need. It’s a parable that is often told in conflict resolution circles. But in the hands of Mariah Levison — CEO and President of the Conv…

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What does it take to truly collaborate? A conversation with Emma Edwards Deputy CEO of Spotlight Young Onset Parkinson’s and Dawn Harding Trustee of Spotlight YOPD 37:47

1M ago37:47

37:47

How can leaders create environments where diverse perspectives are valued, trust is nurtured, and meaningful conversations drive innovation? Finding Your Collaborative Edge™ is a podcast for leaders, teams, and professionals who want to unlock the full potential of collaboration in their organisations and lives. Hosted by Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd…

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Have Mercy • Finding The Words 6:51

2M ago6:51

6:51

As my wise teacher Don Foley reminded me this week, learning to be brave isn’t just in what we say; it’s also in how we listen. It's in what we take to heart. This short-form episode is part of the Finding The Words column, a series published every Wednesday that delivers a dose of communication insights directly to your inbox. If you like what you…

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Ep 43: The ROI Equation for AI Starts Here 43:48

2M ago43:48

43:48

In this episode of Planning Aces, three forward-looking finance leaders share how they’re transforming planning and forecasting inside their organizations. CFO Kevin Rhodes of Extreme Networks discusses the dual lens through which he evaluates AI—external monetization and internal productivity. Brendon Sullivan, CFO of 2X, reveals how a post-PE inv…

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Truth Be Told with Mitch Albom 28:52

2M ago28:52

28:52

What if truth could speak? Not metaphorically, not through human interpretation, but as its own entity—indignant, unyielding, and, above all, betrayed? This week on Mission Forward, Carrie Fox sits down with bestselling author Mitch Albom in front of a live audience to examine the anatomy of truth—how it bends, how it breaks, and how, in the hands …

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On Words and Onwards • Finding the Words 6:22

2M ago6:22

6:22

We like to think of lies as small, inconsequential things. A white lie told to spare someone’s feelings. A harmless exaggeration to make a story more compelling. But what if the smallest lies weren’t so small after all? What if they were the building blocks of something far more dangerous—something that could shape history itself? Regardless of wha…

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Owning Our Story with Dianne Myles 35:05

2M ago35:05

35:05

What happens when a single act of courage alters the trajectory of a life—not just for one person, but for an entire community? What if the stories we tell about ourselves—about our struggles, triumphs, and histories—aren’t just personal narratives but blueprints for something greater? In this, our premiere episode of season 10 of Mission Forward, …

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Season 10: Navigating the Way Forward 2:21

3M ago2:21

2:21

What does it mean to lead with purpose in a world that feels increasingly divided? How do we stay true to our values while navigating uncertainty? And what if the most pressing questions of our time have answers hidden in the wisdom of those already pushing for change? Welcome to Mission Forward, where each week Carrie Fox brings you into conversat…

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Rebroadcast • Human-Centered AI in the Workplace with SHRM’s George Rivera 26:23

3M ago26:23

26:23

In this week’s rebroadcast from Season 8, we ask an important question: How should your organization thoughtfully adopt artificial intelligence (AI) in ways that enhance instead of displace the human workforce? Carrie sits down with SHRM’s George Rivera, a person uniquely qualified to take on these questions as we look out on the horizon toward the…

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Rebroadcast • Communications to Bridge Divides 46:30

3M ago46:30

46:30

Michael Gordon Voss is publisher at Stanford Social Innovation Review (SSIR), and in this week’s rebroadcast from Season 6, the conversation is all about trust. See, Micheal has spent the last few decades building relationships of trust between his publications and his reading public. That experience has made him an expert in a few key areas we're …

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Rebroadcast • Communications to Power Public Opinion 36:45

4M ago36:45

36:45

If you’re a regular listener to this show, you know that our conversations run the gamut; from interpersonal communications to corporate communications, we’re interested in communications that change lives. In this rebroadcast from season six, we’re going even bigger. Jeff Caporizzo is Senior Partner and Executive Creative Director at ICF Next, an …

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Ep 42: From Misaligned Commissions to Unified Goals 36:06

5M ago36:06

36:06

In our latest Planning Aces episode of CFO Thought Leader, Jack Sweeney teams with FP&A veteran Brett Knowles to spotlight three finance leaders tackling one of business’s most critical challenges: aligning sales, operations, and finance around a common goal. First, Orion Innovation CFO Cyrus Lam recalls how transparent metrics and well-crafted inc…

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Beyond ChatGPT: The Rapidly Evolving Landscape of AI - with Professor Simon Angus 59:48

5M ago59:48

59:48

Artificial Intelligence, or AI, is no longer a futuristic concept. It’s here, embedded in almost every technology we use. It’s one of the most transformative forces of our time, and in this episode, we’re unpacking what that means, focusing on the powerful engines behind it: large language models, or LLM’s. A year and a half ago, The Random Sample …

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Good Change 6:50

5M ago6:50

6:50

Change. Enigmatic. Unpredictable. These days, it feels like the uninvited guest that overstays its welcome, disrupting our carefully constructed routines. But what if, hidden within the debris of the familiar, lies the seed of something truly remarkable? In this season finale of Mission Forward, Carrie explores the often-uncomfortable reality of tr…

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Preparing Employers for What’s Ahead with Edgility Consulting’s Allison Wyatt 32:56

6M ago32:56

32:56

Imagine this: a workplace where every decision is transparent, every policy is fair, and every employee feels like they belong. Sounds utopian, doesn’t it? Yet, this isn’t a fiction—it’s a framework, one that Allison Wyatt is helping organizations build. This week, Carrie sits down with Allison for a journey through the mechanics of equity in the w…

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The Many Hands of AI: Responsibility and Regulation - with Dr Henry Fraser 34:42

6M ago34:42

34:42

This is the second part of our special two-part series, where we dive into the surprising and unexpected ways artificial intelligence, or AI, and the law intersect. This episode takes a closer look at the evolving efforts to regulate AI—an urgent issue that governments and leaders across Australia and around the world are tackling right now. We del…

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Ep 41: The FP&A Spectrum: Technology, Culture, and Long-Term Value 45:20

6M ago45:20

45:20

In this episode of Planning Aces, co-hosts Jack Sweeney and Brett Knowles explore insights from CFOs Sandra Wallach (Amprius Technologies), David Morris (Guardian Pharmacy Services), and David Eckstein (Vanta). The discussion highlights themes around technology adoption and data-driven decision-making. Sandra Wallach emphasizes the importance of ha…

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Looking Back to Look Forward with the Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Stacy Palmer 22:44

6M ago22:44

22:44

It's the season for gratitude and reflection. But also, a day for taking stock. As we gather with loved ones, it's worth considering the subtle shifts happening beneath the surface of our communities. The connections that bind us, the acts of generosity that fuel positive change—these are the things that deserve our attention. Ten years ago, nonpro…

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Going Where the Mission Requires with Solutions Journalism Network’s Tina Rosenberg 18:57

6M ago18:57

18:57

This week on the show, Carrie sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Tina Rosenberg for a third time to assess the surprising power of solutions journalism. Of course, it wouldn't be a conversation about the news media if it didn't discuss the curious patterns of polarization, exploring how our perceptions of division might be more amplif…

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The New Reality of AI and the Law - with A/Prof Michael Guihot 37:47

6M ago37:47

37:47

This is the first of our two-part series on a topic that’s sweeping the headlines: Artificial Intelligence or A-I. But we’re taking a different angle, one that many in the data and mathematical sciences might not consider often, but absolutely should. We’re talking about the law! This series will dig into the surprising intersections between A-I an…

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Bridging Divides and Building Back Better with JustFund’s Iara Peng, Interfaith America’s Eboo Patel and Chronicle of Philanthropy’s Stacy Palmer 32:42

6M ago32:42

32:42

Two builders walk into a podcast studio… no, seriously. This isn’t the start of a joke, but the beginning of a deeply fascinating exploration into the very architecture of social change. We’re talking about the kind of change that doesn’t just rearrange the furniture, but rebuilds the house from the foundation up. And that, my friends, is a far mor…

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Communicating Through Volatility with Hearken’s Jennifer Brandel and Mission Partners’ Brian Fox 27:56

7M ago27:56

27:56

It's election season. The air crackles – a strange cocktail of anticipation and apprehension. We’re drowning in pronouncements, predictions, and the ever-present din of commentary. But what if the key to navigating this volatile landscape isn’t about shouting louder but listening deeper? On this episode of Mission Forward, we explore that very ques…

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Mathematics, creativity & connection: Rethinking maths education in Australia 57:04

7M ago57:04

57:04

High school mathematics in Australia is often driven by one thing: those high-stakes Year 12 exams. In this episode, we take a fresh look at how high school maths is taught. We’re joined by someone who’s making waves in education: Donna Buckley, a mathematics and cybersecurity teacher from John Curtin College of the Arts in Western Australia. In 20…

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Ep 40: From Constraints to Collaboration 43:28

7M ago43:28

43:28

In the latest Planning Aces episode, hosts Jack Sweeney and Brett Knowles discuss how finance leaders are elevating FP&A as strategic partners within organizations. Featuring insights from CFOs Regi Vengalil, Matt Steinfort, and Isabelle Winkles, the episode highlights themes like the importance of reliable data, setting constraints to enhance stra…

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Activating Mission to Navigate Societal Changes and Business Challenges with B Lab’s Sarah Schwimmer and Mission Partners’ Bridget Pooley 24:35

7M ago24:35

24:35

In a world grappling with declining trust in institutions, businesses face increasing pressure to become agents of societal change. This episode of Mission Forward explores this evolving dynamic with Sarah Schwimmer, co-lead executive at B Lab Global, the non-profit behind the B Corp movement. Host Carrie Fox cedes the interviewing chair to her col…

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Leading with Curiosity, Care & Courage: How to Create a Culture of Trust & Inclusion 40:04

7M ago40:04

40:04

Hello, and welcome to the second Collaboration Equation™ episode in Leaders in Conversation with Anni Townend and Lucy Kidd. Today’s guest is Somya Agrawal, Leader, Collaborator and Motivator and the title of our conversation is Finding your Collaborative Edge™. Leaders in Conversation is the podcast in which leaders share their life and leadership…

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Identifying and Addressing Election Related Chaos Factors with Democracy Fund’s Joe Goldman and Crystal Hayling 29:36

7M ago29:36

29:36

As Election Day looms, anxieties run high. How can we navigate the uncertainty and potential chaos surrounding this pivotal moment for American democracy? Carrie Fox, CEO of Mission Partners, sits down with Joe Goldman, president of Democracy Fund, and Crystal Hayling, Democracy Fund board member, to explore these critical questions. Drawing on the…

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Maths Models Shed New Light on Hidden Heart Risks – with Professors Helen Byrne & Mary Myerscough 31:43

7M ago31:43

31:43

Atherosclerosis is a silent but deadly condition. It happens when your arteries get clogged with plaque, restricting blood flow and putting you at serious risk for heart attacks and strokes. But here’s the fascinating part: maths is stepping up to help doctors and scientists understand how this condition develops and progresses. In this episode, we…

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How to Keep Your DEI Policies Moving Forward with Edelman’s Faith McIver and Mission Partners’ Nimra Haroon 26:17

7M ago26:17

26:17

The Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action sent shockwaves through institutions across America, leaving many wondering about the future of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Is DEI dead? Or is it simply evolving? On this episode of Mission Forward, Carrie Fox dives into this complex landscape with communications experts Nim…

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A Recipe for Cooling Down American Politics with Peacebuilder Dr. John Paul Lederach 32:35

7M ago32:35

32:35

In a world increasingly fractured, whispers of civil unrest grow louder. Dr. John Paul Lederach, a veteran peacebuilder with decades of experience in global conflict zones, offers a stark yet hopeful message: the antidote to escalating tensions lies not in grand pronouncements but in the quiet power of human connection. This week on Mission Forward…

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Shaping the Equation: The 2024 WIMSIG Conference 29:46

7M ago29:46

29:46

The 2024 WIMSIG Conference celebrates the achievements of women, trans and gender diverse people in the mathematical sciences. WIMSIG stands for the Women in Mathematics Special Interest Group. The group is a part of the Australian Mathematical Society. WIMSIG just wrapped up its third-ever conference with a big gathering in Sydney. In this episode…

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Common Ground • Finding the Words 7:45

8M ago7:45

7:45

Last week, I joined dozens of university leaders as they honed skills to navigate political conflict on campus. It was a preventative measure, really, to support their soon-to-return students through the remainder of this election season, and to help one another maintain open and peaceful dialogue across contested issues. We learned a very powerful…

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Ep 39: Simplifying the Complicated and the Complex: FP&A Strategies Across Industries 43:58

8M ago43:58

43:58

In this episode of Planning Episodes hosted by Jack Sweeney and Brett Knowles, three CFOs—Don McGuire of ADP, Scott Blackley of Oscar Health, and Patrick Fleury of TeraWulf—share their insights on financial planning and analysis (FP&A), with a focus on navigating complex business environments. Through their stories, listeners will gain a deeper und…

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