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#563 International Hospitality at our Games - Featuring Mindy Case
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25:50Send us a text This week's show features an update on our 2025 Games and features our Director of International Hospitality, Mindy Case. Mindy and Kyle discuss how our Games provide translation and transportation to anyone participating in our event for free. Mindy also discusses a recent undertaking called "Dear Sport," where athletes were invited…
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#562 Diamonds, Dinks, and Double Plays - Featuring Joe Gray
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25:50Send us a text Born in New York and raised in Texas, Joe Gray, has spent a lifetime blending passion for competition with dedication to teamwork. A lifelong ballplayer, he started on the baseball diamond and never really left it, transitioning into softball, where he’s been part of two senior national championships, a senior world championship, and…
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#561 Cycling Solo from Washington to Maine - Featuring Pat Davies
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25:50Send us a text Pat Davies enjoyed participating in a variety of sports in his youth, including Little League and swimming. As an adult, he found new outlets for his competitive spirit, spending a decade in karate, moving into marathons and ultrarunning, hiking, and even competing in the unique “ride and tie” races that combine running with enduranc…
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#560 Ping Pong vs Table Tennis - Featuring Steve Claflin
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25:50Send us a text Steve Claflin’s life in racket sports is one of resilience, reinvention, and passion. A former nationally-ranked table tennis champion and Port Huron Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Steve’s competitive career was nearly ended by a devastating knee injury and infection in 2002. After years of rehabilitation, he found his way back to the…
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Bonus The Journey of Leadership: Celebrating Milestones
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5:16Felicia Shakiba looks back at how far the podcast has come—and sets the stage for an even bolder season ahead. In this special episode, she teases the power-packed stories coming in Season 4, spotlights what leadership really means today, and unveils new tools designed to help leaders rise, adapt, and thrive.…
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#559 Disc-rupting the World - Featuring Tita Ugalde
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25:50Send us a text For 50 years, Tita Ugalde has been lifting up the sport of disc golf with skill, passion, and a contagious smile. PDGA #83, she first discovered the game in 1975 at the world’s very first disc golf course in Pasadena, and she hasn’t stopped throwing since. A two-time World Champion and seven-time Major winner, Tita now dedicates much…
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85 From Pharma to Future: How Bold Leadership Transformed Pluri
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44:22In the Season 3 finale, Pluri CEO Yaky Yanay joins Felicia Shakiba for a powerful conversation on leading transformation through trust, transparency, and bold vision. He shares how he redefined Pluri’s identity—from pharma to cell-based tech innovator—while building a culture that puts people, purpose, and innovation first. A high-stakes, high-insi…
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#558 Pickleball Literally Saved My Life - Featuring Mark Walters
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25:50Send us a text In June 2022, Mark Walters suffered a stroke on the pickleball court, an ordeal that doctors said left him in the 99.9th percentile of survival with remarkable mental and physical acuity. Though he continues to live with lingering effects such as numbness and diminished taste, Mark has not only returned to the court but continues to …
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84 Leaders Navigate Generative AI in Product Development
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35:29Generative AI may be rewriting the rules, but Felicia Shakiba and Claurelle Rakipovic, Chief Product Officer at Pipe, break down what real product leadership looks like. From customer empathy to AI missteps, Claurelle shares sharp lessons on building products that can actually hold their ground. Chapters 00:00 Building Defensible Products in the Ag…
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#557 What Are You Feeding Yourself? - Featuring "Nina Cucina" (Nina Pucillo)
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25:50Send us a text Nina Pucillo, known as “Nina Cucina,” is a health coach, culinary expert, and founder of the Nina Cucina Lifestyle Jumpstart, a program helping women over 50 reclaim vitality through clean, flavorful eating, and sustainable wellness practices. Her journey began with a deeply personal mission: using nutrition to transform her ex-husba…
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83 How to Navigate M&A with Effective Leadership Integrations
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39:24In the world of private equity and high-stakes M&A, financials are only half the story. The real differentiator? Leadership. This episode explores what leadership qualities truly drive success in mergers and acquisitions, why most private equity due diligence efforts fall short on the people's front, and how to assess leaders before the deal is sig…
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#556 Hike High and Sleep Low - Featuring Gawynn Dutson
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25:50Send us a text At 66, Salt Lake City native Gawynn Dutson now lives in Hildale, Washington County, UT and proves that age is no barrier to adventure. What began as a click on a Facebook ad in 2021 launched a high-altitude journey from Utah’s trails to the Himalayas. Since then, Gawynn has trekked to Everest Base Camp, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and…
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82 AI Transformation: When AI Takes Our Jobs
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49:05Matt Lewis unpacks the realities of AI transformation inside organizations — and what happens when AI takes our jobs. He shares stories of employees navigating the emotional fallout of AI, the role of leadership in reducing resistance, and how identity and self-worth shape the success of change initiatives. Listeners will walk away with practical s…
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#555 Bullet-Proof Your Body with Resistance Training - Featuring Rachel Prairie
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25:50Send us a text Rachel Prairie brings over 20 years of experience in health and fitness to her work, offering health coaching for women, immersive wellness retreats, sound healing, and guided wilderness adventures in Southern Utah. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the College of St. Catherine and focused certifications in strength training, …
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81 How Change Management Can Save Millions
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40:00What does it really take to lead lasting change inside an organization? Lyon Kassab, Managing General Partner at BoCG Ventures, breaks it down in this episode on organizational change management and how the lack thereof, can cost millions. From the silent weight middle managers carry to the culture shifts that make or break transformation, Lyon sha…
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#554 You've Gotta Shoot It Straight - Featuring James Pauley
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25:50Send us a text James Pauley has dedicated his life to mastering the art of shooting a basketball. Widely regarded as the world’s top-ranked active free throw shooter, regardless of age, James has made over 3,000 free throws in a row twice and more than 100 three-pointers consecutively on 29 occasions, with a personal best of 283 straight. He has he…
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80 Leadership Evaluation in Private Equity Due Diligence
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27:06Felicia Shakiba and Vikash Jha pull back the curtain on how private equity really sizes up leadership during acquisitions for business growth. From reading the silent signals to decoding executive chemistry, they reveal the high-stakes art of aligning leaders with ambitious growth plays. Chapters 00:00 Navigating Leadership Evaluation in Private Eq…
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#553 Benefits of Technology in Urologic Procedures - Featuring Dr. Dave Ludlow
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25:50Send us a text Urologist Dr. Dave Ludlow practices all aspects of general urology in Las Vegas, Nevada including minimally invasive and robotic techniques to treat urologic cancers, BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), and kidney stones. He has published research articles and presented at multiple national conferences. Dr. Ludlow received his underg…
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How can executives build authentic confidence and overcome self-doubt? Kip Knippel, President & CEO of KIP Search, shares actionable strategies for navigating imposter syndrome, embracing risk-taking, and leading with clarity. Discover how mentorship, direct communication, and self-awareness help women thrive in male-dominated leadership roles. Lea…
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#552 I Run Around with Fast Women - Featuring Florence Anderson
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25:50Send us a text At 86, Florence Anderson is an inspiring mother of six children, grandmother of 24, and great grandmother of 38! She runs every morning, a practice that began in 1973 when she started jogging laps around a high school track to reclaim her fitness. With determination and a neighbor’s encouragement, her first marathon was completed bar…
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78 Leadership Tips on the Employee Experience
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35:33How can HR leaders move beyond surveys to drive real business outcomes? Scott Leuchter, Global Chief People Officer at Ideal Tridon Group, shares how predictive analytics uncovers key drivers of performance, retention, and productivity. Learn how data-driven assessments, feedback loops, and smart change management can transform employee experience …
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#551 Bringing Out the Best in You! - Featuring Joyce Jackson
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25:50Send us a text Joyce Jackson attended a very small private school in Selah, Washington and enjoyed playing team sports for fun. When she moved to a public high school her senior year, she made the varsity volleyball team, and this sparked her lifelong engagement with fitness. Diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at 23, Joyce turned adversity into purpose…
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77 The ROI of Alignment in Private Equity
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34:45How can private equity leaders align fast growth with long-term mission? Manna Tree’s Co-Founder Ross Iverson shares how founder-investor alignment drives execution, protects purpose, and reduces risk. From navigating CEO transitions to using Gestalt protocols and trust-building retreats, Ross breaks down how great governance turns alignment into a…
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#550 Master of Consistency in Running and Life - Featuring Todd Yerkes
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25:50Send us a text Todd Yerkes transformed himself from an underdeveloped high school basketball player into an honorable mention All-State athlete through sheer grit, ultimately playing NCAA DIII basketball. In his 30s, he turned to endurance running—starting with a 4:52 marathon and grinding his way to a 2:56 PR at age 54. Todd has now completed over…
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76 How PepsiCo Uses Responsible AI to Boost Employee Productivity
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31:47How can companies harness Responsible AI without losing the human touch? PepsiCo’s VP of People Solutions, Mark Sankarsingh, shares how the company boosts productivity and streamlines HR—while safeguarding trust, ethics, and human judgment. Learn how to lead with integrity as you scale teams and adopt AI in a digital-first world.…
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#549 Lock, Load, and Longevity - Featuring Walt Becher
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25:50Send us a text University of California Berkeley graduate and U.S. Army Reserve veteran Walt Becher built a successful career spanning public service, corporate leadership, and entrepreneurship. At age 65, he joined a boutique consulting firm where he continues to work today, helping companies align talent with opportunity. Since relocating to St. …
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#548 The Life of the RideGuy: Snowboarder and Mountain Biker - Featuring Paul Madeen
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25:50Send us a text Paul Madeen is a passionate snowboarder and mountain biker who has built his lifestyle around outdoor adventure and seasonal freedom. In the 2024–25 season, he was one of 11 individuals honored at Steamboat Ski Resort in Colorado for making at least one run every single day—148 consecutive days on the mountain. A Montana native with …
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#547 The OPPORTUNITY to Do Marathons and Ironmans - Featuring Brent Bills
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25:50Send us a text Brent Bills is a passionate endurance athlete who has completed 22 St. George Marathons since 2002. He has completed 7 full Ironmans and 17 half Ironmans—11 in St. George alone. At 50, he pushed his limits with 500 miles of racing in one year. Brent ran track and cross country in high school, but his competitive journey took off at a…
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#546 Scuba, Mountain Biking, and Rowing - Featuring Sherri Davis
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25:50Send us a text Sherri Davis is a lifelong athlete who embodies the belief that fitness is a lifestyle, not a phase. She has a love for mountain biking and splits her time and rides between Orange County, California and the rugged terrain of Southern Utah. A former runner with marathons and half-marathons under her belt, Sherri transitioned to lower…
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#545 You Are What You Are, Right Now - Featuring Dr. April Flynn
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25:50Send us a text Dr. April Flynn is a passionate advocate for healthy aging. At 55, she is in her second year of a Master’s degree in Innovative Aging (aka Gerontology) at the University of Florida, researching ageism and writing about Senior Games culture. A retired chiropractor of 22 years, April’s commitment to wellness runs deep—she ran through t…
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#544 What do we do? We swim. - Featuring Steve Heck
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25:50Send us a text Steve Heck is a lifelong swimmer who was hooked on the Huntsman World Senior Games at age 50 and looks forward to competing for the 15th time in 2025. A former AAU (Amateur Athletic Union), high school, and college swimmer at Georgia Tech, he returned to the sport at 41 through Masters Swimming after a 20-year break. He also ran road…
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#543 Running with Real Motivation - Featuring Steve Brumwell
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25:50Send us a text Steve Brumwell, 67, has been immersed in sports since junior high, excelling in basketball, football, track, and cross country. A standout athlete, he earned a scholarship to UC Santa Barbara where he focused on distance running and the steeplechase. After a 37-year career as a high school PE teacher and basketball coach, Steve retur…
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#542 Continuing to Thrive at 100 - Featuring Lee Calvert
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25:50Send us a text Lee Calvert is a vibrant 100-year-old woman from Southern California. A former actress, she later worked in international dubbing for classic TV shows like The Brady Bunch and I Love Lucy, which enabled her to travel and compete in European badminton tournaments. Her dedication to the sport earned her over 200 medals and induction in…
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#541 Utah's Best of State Female - Featuring Terah Johnson
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25:50Send us a text Terah Johnson, a 64-year-old Masters Track and Field athlete from Lehi, Utah, is a mother of seven and married to Eric Johnson. A graduate of San Jacinto College in Pasadena, Texas, she enjoys sewing, cooking, reading, singing, and painting. Terah is Utah’s most decorated female Master athlete 2021-2024, holding numerous state record…
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#540 Parks and Recreation Started It All - Featuring Robbie Stuart
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25:50Send us a text Seventy-five-year old Robbie Stuart is a lifelong athlete whose journey began before women’s sports were widely available. In high school, she jumped at any chance to play, joining the after-school Girls Athletic Association and diving into every sport offered through parks and recreation. With a mom who taught her tennis and a dad w…
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#539 My Superpower is Consistency - Featuring Trevor Cowley
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25:50Send us a text Trevor Cowley is the kind of person who is all in, in all aspects of life. As a youth, he loved baseball and won the Utah state championships in Little League. As an adult, he loves to play ping pong. However, what gets him out of bed is setting and achieving goals. On January 1, 2022, Trevor challenged himself to complete a grueling…
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#538 Healing through Recreation and Adventure - Featuring Rob Henderson
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25:50Send us a text Rob Henderson is dual-licensed recreation therapist and addiction counselor who specializes in behavioral health service delivery: both private practice and professional trainings and development. With a career spanning clinical, administrative, and academic roles, he has served communities across the South- and Mountain-West United …
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#537 Welcome to 261 Fearless - Featuring Rosy Spraker
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25:50Send us a text Rosemary “Rosy” Spraker is an accomplished marathoner, advocate, and mentor who found her passion for running in 2005 while raising funds for cancer research in honor of her late father. Growing up running in the Colorado mountains with six sisters and three brothers, she developed a love for endurance and competition. Inspired by Ka…
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75 Transformational Leadership with Former Citigroup Divisional CFO Roman Labutin
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49:53What does it take to be a transformational CFO today? Former Citigroup Divisional CFO Roman Labutin shares how the role is evolving—blending data-driven decisions with people-first leadership, cross-cultural trust, and strategic partnerships with HR on comp, succession, and org design.By WRKdefined Podcast Network
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#536 Get Your Socks On - Featuring Matt Blanchard, Part 2
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25:50Send us a text This is part 2 of our conversation with Matt Blanchard. In this episode Matt describes what happened after a second car accident derailed his progress from the previous 15 years of recovery. He thrives in serving others in many ways, including through his organization St. George Adaptive Sports. Matt Blanchard is a Utah-based motivat…
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74 CFO-CPO Collaboration: Transforming Workforce Planning through Incentive Compensation
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38:57How can CFOs and CPOs drive better results—together? Robert Bendetti shares how finance-HR collaboration transforms workforce planning and performance. From incentive compensation to cross-functional strategy, learn how data, transparency, and aligned leadership fuel high-performing teams.By WRKdefined Podcast Network
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#535 Get Your Socks On - Featuring Matt Blanchard, Part 1
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25:50Send us a text Matt Blanchard is a Utah-based motivational speaker, devoted husband, and proud father of three. His journey is one of resilience, redemption, and the belief that life happens for him, not to him. In 2006, a rollover accident left Matt paralyzed from the waist down with a T-12 total spinal cord injury. Through relentless determinatio…
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Is AI expertise more valuable than industry experience? Andrea Iorio explores how AI is reshaping hiring, leadership, and talent development. Learn why AI literacy matters, how to balance human and technical skills, and what it takes to future-proof your workforce in an AI-driven world.By WRKdefined Podcast Network
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#534 Bounce Back with The ReboundPlanner - Featuring Paula Franetti
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25:50Send us a text From as early as 6 years old, Paula Franetti had the dream to be in the Olympics to experience the thrill of being her very best. This far-reaching Olympic experience fostered an active childhood playing a variety of neighbor pick-up sports until women’s basketball became available in high school 10th grade. Paula’s life revolved aro…
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72 How to Build Wealth from Nothing: Building Online Communities
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3:07How can online communities turn connection into capital? Maayan, TikTok superstar with over 1 billion views, shares how authentic engagement, content strategy, and social platforms drive loyalty, innovation, and sustainable business growth—proving you can build wealth from the ground up.By WRKdefined Podcast Network
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#533 Ultra-Marathon Walker is the Walking Diva - Featuring Yolanda Holder
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25:50Send us a text Sixty-six-year-old Yolanda Holder, also known as the “Walking Diva,” is a professional ultra-marathon walker and a two-time Guinness World Record holder for the “Most Marathons Completed in a Calendar Year.” She set her first record in 2010 by completing 106 marathons and ultras, then surpassed it in 2012 with 120. In 2019, she becam…
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71 Decoding Visa's Hasan Kazmi's "Global Expansion, Local Execution" Approach
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3:07How can companies scale globally without losing local relevance? Hasan Kazmi of Visa shares how global strategy meets local execution—balancing trust, adaptability, and empowered teams to drive growth across diverse markets while staying connected to regional needs.By WRKdefined Podcast Network
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#532 Cardiothoracic Facts and Gravel Cycling - Featuring Dr. Alec Eror
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25:50Send us a text Former Army Ranger and member of the Special Forces, Dr. Alec Eror, is a cardiothoracic surgeon in St. George, Utah who is affiliated with multiple hospitals in Utah, including Intermountain Health St George Regional Hospital and Intermountain Health Utah Valley Hospital. He received his medical degree from Uniformed Services Univers…
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70 Enrique Rubio on AI in Leadership, Digital Transformation and More
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51:39How is AI redefining leadership and the future of work? Enrique Rubio, founder of Hacking HR, explores how AI is reshaping workforce dynamics, leadership roles, and digital transformation. Learn what skills leaders need now and how to harness AI for innovation and strategic impact.By WRKdefined Podcast Network
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#531 From Pro to Senior Bowling - Featuring Mort Friedman
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25:50Send us a text Mort Friedman, 88, is a decorated senior athlete with an impressive career in bowling and softball. Over more than 30 years, he has earned 38 medals at the Michigan Senior Olympics, National Senior Games, and Huntsman World Senior Games. In 2023, he won three gold medals in bowling, setting a new state record in doubles. Despite his …
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