Best The Hackett Group Podcasts (2025)

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After Climate Week, Pragmatism Seen Producing New Business Opportunities 21:43

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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Melissa Fifield, Head of the BMO Climate Institute, and John Uhren, Managing Director of Sustainable Finance at BMO Capital Markets, reflect on what they saw and heard at Climate Week New York and the trends that will drive sustainable business and investment in the future. “A phrase I heard a lot througho…

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AI and the Payroll Software Provider Digital World Class® Matrix 12:16

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On this episode of the "Gen AI Breakthrough" podcast, Andy Warzecka, Tracee Bowles, and Matt Merker discuss the newly released Digital World Class® Matrix Payroll study. They highlight the critical importance of payroll accuracy and the need for in-depth market analysis to understand provider capabilities and client satisfaction. The conversation a…

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#115 Teens, Technology, and A Culture of Belonging: Meet High School Educator, Sister Rita Marie Kampa 1:02:44

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo meets and interviews Sister Rita Marie Kampa. Originally from Minnesota, she became a Dominican Sister of St. Cecelia which is based in Nashville, TN. She teaches Religion and History at St John Paul II High School in Avondale, AZ. , where she presently resides. Sister's love for…

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Generational Giving with Cheryl Hackett: Bridging Boomers, Gen X, and the Next Wave of Donors 16:24

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In this episode of the Fit Fundraising Podcast, Roy Jones sits down with Cheryl Hackett, Director of Development at the Wyoming Rescue Mission, to explore how giving habits are evolving across generations. From Boomers who still love their direct mail to Millennials and Gen Z donors who live online, Cheryl shares how her team bridges the gap throug…

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What Matters – Lessons on leadership with John Longmire 33:03

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In this episode, Andrew Pridham AO sits down with Premiership-winning AFL coach John Longmire, the Sydney Swans’ Executive Director of High Performance. After 14 years coaching one of the AFL’s most successful clubs, John reveals what elite sport can teach us about leadership, culture, and making tough decisions under pressure. Together, Andrew and…

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#114 What's up by Cathy Jo Lang and The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast Journey! 16:56

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By Cathy Jo Lang RN, Certified Professional Life Coach, Public Speaker, Podcast Host, Children’s Published Book Author,

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27: Meet Izzy Chilcott, Professional WNBL Player and Director and Fund Manager at Centuria Bass Credit 39:10

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From scoring three-pointers at the University of San Diego to leading major real estate credit strategies as Director at Centuria Bass Credit, Izzy Chilcott's journey demonstrates how elite sporting mindsets create exceptional business outcomes. Izzy's basketball career took her from the Gold Coast to college basketball in the U.S.A, then through a…

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The Business Case for Human Rights Policies 28:12

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Risk management is an important driver of why companies form their own human rights policies. But collaborative approaches to human rights aligned with the key voluntary standards can also be opportunities for companies. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance, Chief Sustainability Officer at BMO, discusses business, human right…

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#113 Are you a Millennial or Gen Z who has stepped away from the Catholic Faith? Meet Mallory Smyth; Wife, Mom, Author, Speaker and Practicing Catholic. 49:55

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo speaks with Mallory Smyth. Mallory is a wife, mom, author, speaker and practicing Catholic. She stepped away from her Catholic Faith prior to leaving for College. A few years later, she felt the weight of the world on her shoulders. And after much research, reflection and prayer,…

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From Boomers to Gen Z: Sustainers, Segmentation, and the Future of Giving with Kyle Gorman 9:58

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From sustainers to segmentation, today’s fundraisers face a world of change. How do we connect with Boomers who still carry the wealth, while preparing for Millennials and Gen Z who are shaping the future of philanthropy? In this episode, Roy Jones sits down with Kyle Gorman, Executive Director of Advancement at the Evansville Rescue Mission, to ta…

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Sustainable Travel – Are We There Yet? A Conversation with Booking Holdings 26:38

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The mission of the company Booking Holdings—which includes the brands Booking.com, Priceline, and OpenTable—is to make it easier for everyone to experience the world. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Kate Heiny, Vice President of Sustainability at Booking Holdings, explains that in order to do that, we need a world worth experiencing. Mel…

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#112 Are you a "People Pleaser" Looking For A Better Way? Meet Janine Murray Wife, Auntie and Practicing Catholic 1:16:08

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo meets and talks with Janine Murray. Janine is a Wife, Auntie, Dog Mom and Practicing Catholic. She leads "Sonshine Ministry" where She partners with God to heal the wounds of those she serves. She helps her clients do this by teaching them to take the head knowledge of God, and b…

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26: Meet Andy Gowers, Hawthorn FC President, Former AFL Player, and Founder of Vest Advisory 52:37

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From premiership glory at Hawthorn to the boardroom as President of the Club and Founder of Vest Advisory, Andy Gowers’ journey is one of leadership, trust, and reinvention. Known as a hard-working half-back in Hawthorn’s 1991 Premiership side, Andy’s playing career was built on discipline, resilience, and a relentless team-first mindset. But his s…

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New Frontiers of Fusion and Fission Energy Investment 22:22

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In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance, Chief Sustainability Officer, BMO, is joined by Matt Morris, associate with Hitachi Ventures, the global venture capital arm of Hitachi Group. They discuss what it takes to commercialize new forms of clean energy and the investment theses of Hitachi Ventures, including the potential…

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#111 Meet Beth Townsend: Author, Speaker, Corporate Trainer and Coach. She Brings Positive Energy and Insight Wherever She Goes! 44:52

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo meets and talks with Beth Townsend. Beth started her corporate career at an early age. And, before she knew it, she was being asked to speak to audiences in similar fields. She was asked how she knew her purpose, but didn't have a firm answer. So, she began to interview individua…

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Investable Opportunities from the Energy Transition 25:32

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The energy transition bears risks but also brings opportunities for investors. That insight drove the conversation led by Jayen Veerapen, Senior Advisor with the BMO Climate Institute, with Pooja Khosla, CEO of Entelligent, a developer of analytical tools to help the financial industry understand the future impact of climate change and energy trans…

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From Boomers to Gen Z: Branding, Giving, and Generational Shifts with Kyle Gorman 12:39

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From Baby Boomers writing checks to Gen Z giving online, every generation engages with philanthropy differently. In this episode, Roy Jones sits down with Kyle Gorman, Executive Director of Advancement at the Evansville Rescue Mission, to unpack the trends shaping donor behavior across the ages. Kyle shares lessons from leading a $9 million capital…

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#110 Meet David Sanborn: Previous Pastor who Converted to The Catholic Faith 1:57:00

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo has the pleasure of meeting and speaking with David Sanborn. David is a husband and father. He was raised in a successful and loving home. And his family loved and continues to love the Lord. David and his family became Missionaries when he was very young. And, he was able to exp…

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25: Meet Tom King, Olympic Champion and Chief Investment Officer of Nanuk Asset Management 35:25

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What happens after you've reached the pinnacle of human achievement? For Tom King, Olympic gold medalist in sailing at the 2000 Sydney Games, the journey from elite athletics to the corporate world reveals surprising challenges and universal truths about success, purpose, and reinvention. Tom pulls back the curtain on his remarkable path from saili…

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The Power of Mastermind Groups: Iron Sharpens Iron for Fundraisers 23:16

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What if the secret to breakthrough fundraising wasn’t another conference, but a small circle of peers sharpening one another? In this episode of the Fit Fundraising Podcast, Roy Jones sits down with marketing professor and nonprofit strategist Dina Jones to unpack the power of mastermind groups. Together, they explore how masterminds go beyond netw…

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#109 Feeling Alone in Your Catholic Christian Faith? 10 ways to Deal With and Heal from Rejection from Others 22:11

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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo addresses the challenge of rejection that Christians face in response to attempts to share our Catholic faith. She shares 10 things we can do to overcome and to heal from it. We are never alone. For a 1:1 Coaching Session with Cathy Jo, Contact her at [email protected] , If this episode resonated or blessed you…

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Property Resilience to Climate Risk: In Search of Standards 22:55

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“Standards help people understand what they're buying and if there are any significant impairments to value. And now we're living in a world where the physical impacts of climate change to commercial real estate is growing, insurance costs are going through the roof, and investors are demanding to know more about the risks in any given portfolio,” …

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#108 What Do You Mean by "Keep Your Faith" and How Do You Get It? Here are 8 ways I searched and found Jesus through Searching out My Catholic Faith 33:03

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo talks about the early days of looking into, acknowledging and embracing her Catholic Christian Faith. She shares 8 things that helped her rediscover her Catholic Faith. And, after taking time to truly understand The Catholic Church and what it offers, She began to prioritize a personal r…

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#107 Looking Back on The First Year Of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast: What Changes Will Be Made in The Future?! 23:43

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo reflects back on her first year as Host of the show. She shares the positive and negative experiences, what will change in the future and how to get in on the 1 Year Anniversary Give Away for a $100 Gift Certificate for Dog Ears Bookstore and center for Enlightenment in Buffalo, …

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From Boomers to Gen Z: Communicating in a Multi-Gen World with Carrie Lynn Wright (Pt. 2) 13:08

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In Part 2, Roy Jones and Carrie Lynn Wright dig deeper into the communication gaps, giving habits, and leadership challenges across generations. Hear real-world stories—like the viral “Tony the Paint Guy” moment—that reveal how embracing change, adopting new technologies, and fostering open dialogue can help nonprofits engage donors and rally multi…

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24: Meet Shane Wakelin, Renowned AFL Player, and Executive Director of Distribution at Ark Capital 39:50

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From AFL powerhouse to Executive Director of Distribution at ARK Capital: Shane Wakelin’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and leadership beyond the field. Across 252 AFL games with St Kilda and Collingwood, Shane Wakelin built a reputation as a tough, reliable player who thrived under pressure. But what makes his journey remarkable is how …

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#106 Part 3 Being The Best Version of Yourself Means Being A Good Daughter First: Meet Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett 24:47

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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo will continue and conclude her conversation with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett. Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett is an Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Educator. She is also a Mom, Wife and DAUGHTER! She combines her love of learning and science with her passion for The Catholic Faith. And, she wants to help you be the best mom and w…

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#105 Part 2 Being The Best Version of Yourself Means Being a Good Daughter First: Meet Dr Mary Ruth Hackett 23:25

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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo will continue her conversation with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett. Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett is an Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Educator. She is also a Mom, Wife and DAUGHTER! She combines her love of learning and science with her passion for The Catholic Faith. And, she wants to help you be the best mom and wife you can b…

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Why Novilla RNG is Bullish on the Renewable Natural Gas Market 28:18

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In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Jayen Veerapen, Senior Advisor with the BMO Climate Institute, focuses on renewable natural gas (RNG), the state of the U.S. market, and the case for rising RNG demand in the future. His guest is Mark Hill, Co-CEO of Novilla RNG, a developer and operator of dairy RNG projects.…

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What Matters mini: 'The only certainty is uncertainty' 33:29

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In this mini edition of What Matters, Andrew Pridham AO sits down with Frank Danieli, our Head of Global Credit Solutions, to discuss Frank’s latest June quarter investor letter which explores the theme ‘The only certainty is uncertainty’. Frank discusses why, at MA Financial, we don’t spend time trying to predict the future when managing our Globa…

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#104 Part 1 In Order to be the Best Version of Yourself, You Need to be a Good Daughter First: Meet Dr Mary Ruth Hackett 25:11

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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo will talk with Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett. Dr. Mary Ruth Hackett is an Author, Speaker, Podcast Host and Educator. She is also a Mom, Wife and DAUGHTER! She combines her love of learning and science with her passion for The Catholic Faith. And, she wants to help you be the best mom and wife you can be! She is host of The…

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#103 Using Her Experience, Knowledge and Life Coaching Skills to Help Others with Christie Walker Part 4 21:40

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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo concludes her conversation with Christie Walkie. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve their relationship with alcohol. In this final part of Christie's interview, She shares the sobriety coaching services she offers to women. You don't have to hit rock bottom for alcohol to be c…

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Improving Grid Resilience with Long-Duration Energy Storage 32:54

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The power grid in North America, which is already complex, is seeing demand rise for low-cost and emissions-free electricity. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Stephen Uwazota, Director of Sustainable Finance and Clean Energy at BMO, discusses ways in which long-term energy storage solutions can help improve grid resilience. His guest on t…

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From Boomers to Gen Z: Communicating in a Multi-Gen World with Carrie Lynn Wright (Pt. 1) 12:19

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In Part 1, Roy Jones sits down with workplace culture expert Carrie Lynn Wright to explore the defining traits of Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—and how these differences shape nonprofit teams and donor relationships. Learn how understanding generational perspectives can strengthen workplace culture, improve communication, and build stronge…

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23: Meet Grant Hackett OAM, Olympic Gold Medallist and CEO of Generation Development Group 38:40

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Grant Hackett's journey from Olympic gold medal glory to CEO of a $2 billion ASX-listed company offers a masterclass in high-performance mindset and leadership transition. When Grant Hackett was 13 years old, he made a decision that would shape his entire life: he wasn't just going to the Olympics – he was going to win gold. This clarity of purpose…

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#102 Finding and Embracing Her Catholic Christian Faith with Christie Walker Part 3 22:23

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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Christie Walker. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve their relationship with alcohol. Christie continues her conversation and how her faith led her through some challenging times while creating the life she had hoped for. She lives her life alcoh…

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#101 Beginning the Recovery Process with Christie Walker Part 2 20:26

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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Christie Walkie. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create and/or improve their relationship with alcohol. In this part 2 of her interview, Christie talks about the beginning stages of her own recovery, what challenges she faced and how her future began to take shape…

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Investing Opportunities in Climate Tech 32:29

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Nelson Switzer, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Climate Innovation Capital, a venture fund, believes that it is an exceptionally good time to invest in climate tech solutions. He recently wrote a book that outlines his investment approach entitled The Gigahorn Hunter: Seven Principles for a Climate Investor. In this episode of Sustainability Lea…

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#100 Christie Walker Personal Journey Part 1: Early Stages, Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism 23:52

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Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks with Christie Walkie. Christie is a Catholic Sobriety Coach, helping women create or improve their relationship with alcohol. In part 1 of her interview, Christie talks about the beginning stages of her experience with alcoholism, including initial experience with alcohol, signs and symptoms that drinking had …

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#99 Navigating the highs and lows of building something great? Here are 13 Challenges I've faced and have overcome in regard to starting my business, and creating and hosting my podcast 29:03

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Inside today's episode of the Unplanned Joyful Life podcast, Cathy Jo shares 13 challenges she has faced overcame regarding her business, Cathy Jo Lang LLC, and creating and hosting her podcast, The Unplanned Joyful Life. If you are facing challenges in your life, know that you are not alone. Whether they are challenges you chose to face, they are …

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A Discussion with Michael Jantzi on the Roll Out of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) Disclosure Standards 34:47

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In the latest episode of Sustainability Leaders, Michael Torrance, Chief Sustainability Officer, BMO, sits down with Michael Jantzi, a Member of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), to discuss the evolution of sustainability disclosures and standards and what both preparers and investors can expect for the future.…

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Donna Lucas of Joni and Friends: Building Donor Trust in Uncertain Times Pt. 2 17:46

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What does it take to lead fundraising and marketing at one of the most trusted ministries in the world? Donna Lucas, Chief Marketing Officer of Joni and Friends, joins the Fit Fundraising Podcast to share how her team inspires generosity through consistency, transparency, and a mission-centered message. From adapting to economic uncertainty to crea…

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What Matters - The global forces reshaping banking with Ken Moelis 45:22

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In a must-listen episode, What Matters welcomes back Ken Moelis, the legendary Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Moelis & Company. Ken joins Andrew Pridham AO for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces shaping the global financial landscape, explaining why: - the banking industry is being re-shaped - private credit is just getting started - AI, the …

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22: Meet Ted Richards, Iconic AFL Defender and Head of Melbourne at Wilsons Advisory 43:55

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From premiership glory to private wealth... Ted Richards joins us for Episode 3 of From the Field to Finance! A former Sydney Swans premiership player and All-Australian defender, Ted takes us on an extraordinary journey from elite sport to high-stakes finance. With remarkable candour, he shares the mindset shift that transformed his football caree…

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#98 12 Benefits I've Received from Starting My Business and Hosting My Podcast, The Unplanned Joyful Life! 25:18

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, as Cathy Jo gets closer to celebrating her 100 episode, she shares 12 benefits she has received from starting her business and hosting her podcast. As a Certified Life Coach, Cathy's goal is to direct and support clients as they create and obtain personal and professional goals. Cathy spe…

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#97 Part 2 Tajenai Alvarado: Born to Teen Parents, Taj has a love and appreciation for her mom and dad that is beyond words! 19:14

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, we will continue our conversation with Tajenai Alvarado, better known as Taj. She is the oldest of 3 children and born to teen parents. She is intelligent, passionate and grateful for the life and family God has provided her with. Taj shares details about her personal faith journey. She t…

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How the Carbon Dioxide Removal Market is Evolving and Transforming Industries 31:10

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In April, Microsoft signed one of the largest carbon removal deals to date with CO280, a leading developer of large-scale carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects. In this episode of Sustainability Leaders, Angela Adduci, Senior Advisor with the BMO Climate Institute, moderates a discussion with two of the cofounders of CO280, Jonathan Rhone, who is C…

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#96 Part 1 Tajenai Alvarado: Born to Teen Parents, Taj has a love and appreciation for her mom and dad that is beyond words! 21:07

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, you will meet Tajenai Alvarado, better known as Taj. She is the oldest of 3 children and born to teen parents. She is intelligent, passionate and extremely gifted. Taj is grateful for the life and family God has provided her with. And, she shares details about her personal faith journey. …

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#95 Part 2 Stacy Marinaro: Mom, Wife, Catholic Educator and Child of God 27:38

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Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks with Stacy Marinaro. Stacy is a Wife, Mom, Educator as well as Organizer of a local Catholic Youth Group for Junior High Students. She is kind, humble, intelligent and faith Filled! And, one of the hardest working individuals I know. I am honored to know her. Stacy shares h…

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Energy-Efficient Data Centers: A Conversation with Amazon Web Services 26:53

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For Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon’s cloud computing business, everything is on the table as far as adoption of clean energy sources and use of energy storage solutions to meet its ambitious goal of becoming net-zero carbon by 2040. Michael Torrance, Chief Sustainability Officer at BMO, hosts this episode of Sustainability Leaders with his guest…