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In this premiere episode of "The God Hook," host Carol Costello introduces the chilling story of Richard Beasley, infamously known as the Ohio Craigslist Killer. In previously unreleased jailhouse recordings, Beasley portrays himself as a devout Christian, concealing his manipulative and predatory behavior. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Beasley's deceitfulness extends beyond the victims he buried in shallow graves. Listen to the preview of a bonus conversation between Carol and Emily available after the episode. Additional info at carolcostellopresents.com . Do you have questions about this series? Submit them for future Q&A episodes . Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see additional videos, photos, and conversations. For early and ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the podcast via Supporting Cast or Apple Podcasts. EPISODE CREDITS Host - Carol Costello Co-Host - Emily Pelphrey Producer - Chris Aiola Sound Design & Mixing - Lochlainn Harte Mixing Supervisor - Sean Rule-Hoffman Production Director - Brigid Coyne Executive Producer - Gerardo Orlando Original Music - Timothy Law Snyder SPECIAL THANKS Kevin Huffman Zoe Louisa Lewis GUESTS Doug Oplinger - Former Managing Editor of the Akron Beacon Journal Volkan Topalli - Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology Amir Hussain - Professor of Theological Studies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://evergreenpodcasts.supportingcast.fm…
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In a world where technology intertwines with every aspect of our lives, how do industry experts and leaders plan to navigate forward? Explore bold moves and strategies for success amid constant disruption. Learn the ideas, behaviors, tools, and trends they'll leave behind, and those they'll carry forward to shape the future of work, life, and leadership. With 18 years in operation, SmartOSC is an award-winning digital commerce agency of 1,000+ experts, across seven countries including Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, the US, and the UK. Check out our website: smartosc.com
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In a world where technology intertwines with every aspect of our lives, how do industry experts and leaders plan to navigate forward? Explore bold moves and strategies for success amid constant disruption. Learn the ideas, behaviors, tools, and trends they'll leave behind, and those they'll carry forward to shape the future of work, life, and leadership. With 18 years in operation, SmartOSC is an award-winning digital commerce agency of 1,000+ experts, across seven countries including Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, the US, and the UK. Check out our website: smartosc.com
Flat websites. Frustrating Size Guides. Endless scrolling. Overwhelmed customers. While it seems everything else has evolved around us, in 2025, online hopping still hasn’t caught up with consumer needs. To kick off our Rethink series, we speak to Olivia Lee. Olivia is the founder of LIVVIUM, a digital fashion and Web3 consultancy helping brands create more immersive, human-centered experiences online. Named one of the Top 100 Global Women in Emerging Tech, she works at the intersection of digital fashion, consumer experience, and the future of the metaverse. In this episode, Olivia challenges the assumptions digital fashion and retail need to rethink and shows us what a better future could look like. In this episode, we talk about: Why online shopping is overdue for a radical redesign How digital fashion is moving from novelty to purpose: reducing waste, building communities, and changing how we express ourselves online Why the future of shopping won’t be about search bars, it’ll be about experiences that anticipate your needs How small businesses can rethink without needing massive budgets - and the free tools already available What it means to build shopping experiences for people, not just for brands If you’d like to skip along to key moments that work best for you, here you go: 00:00:00 - Olivia Lee: Speaking on Retail & Reinvention 04:00 - Career Journey &Coming across the Metaverse 07:40 - Metaverse Career Path 11:13 - Human-Centric Digital Fashion 15:05 - Digital Fashion: Moving from Novelty to Community 18:32 - Digital Fashion's Evolution 22:16 - Digital Fashion: Innovation 26:01 - Brand Loyalty Through Data 30:05 - Metaverse Shopping Revolution 37:10 - The Future of Fashion & AI Agents About The Forward Podcast: Rethink- When the old answers don’t fit, it’s time for new questions. Rethink is a new season of the award-winning Forward Podcast built around slowing down, questioning assumptions, and sitting longer in the problem stage - before rushing to solutions. Too often, businesses cling to what they know, hiding behind the old “this is how we’ve always done it” line. It's the fastest way to kill diversity of thinking, new ideas, and meaningful change. This series is about rethinking what's broken: outdated products, workplaces stuck in the past, leadership resisting change, and tech that no longer serves the people using it. In each episode, we sit with rethinkers: founders, creators, strategists, and innovators, who are challenging norms and building better ways forward. From redesigning shopping experiences to making digital finance more accessible, we explore how slowing down to ask better questions leads to stronger, more human-centered futures. Because solving yesterday’s problems with yesterday’s solutions won’t get us where we need to go. Slow down. Look closer. Build better.…
When the old answers don't fit, it’s time for new questions. New season coming soon:🎙The Forward Podcast: Rethink! A lot of the problems we’re trying to solve today are built on assumptions that no longer fit. We’re asking: What’s overdue for a rethink? Instead of rushing to solutions, we're sitting longer in the problem stage. This season, we’re speaking to rethinkers. The ones who stay curious instead of comfortable. The ones who are rethinking how we build communities, how we design shopping experiences, how we make digital finance more accessible - those who are rethinking outdated products, workplaces stuck in the past, leadership resisting change, and tech not serving the people using it. Because solving yesterday’s problems with yesterday’s solutions won’t get us where we need to go. Slow down. Look closer. Build better. First guest announcement coming to you this Friday, 25th April - Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.…
In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers with Rebecca Parsons — Board Member, Author, Speaker, and Former CTO Emerita of Thoughtworks! As a long-term tech devotee, Rebecca has left her mark across academia, government research, nonprofits, startups, manufacturing, and massive enterprises. She’s a passionate advocate for programming languages, AI, and evolutionary computation — all while keeping her feet firmly planted in the ever-evolving tech community. 💡 In her own words: "I’m a geek through and through. I can’t imagine not being in the technology community. That’s just who I am." What’s inside this conversation: 👀 The myth of “magic fairy dust” technology and solutions 🔍 Balancing fairness and profit in data collection (and the risks of using proxies for race, gender, and religion) 🌍 Performative DEI, personal values, and advice to future selves 🔑 The future of the CTO role: will we see more combined CTO/product roles? 🤖 Continuous Delivery and DORA Metrics: transforming deployment practices 💡 The value of saying “I don’t know” in a constantly changing world …and so much more! 🌟…
In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers with @CharityMajors, CTO and Co-Founder of @Honeycomb.io, the pioneers of observability for complex systems. Charity’s career has been built on designing and managing massive distributed systems at Parse (acquired by Facebook), Facebook, and Linden Lab (makers of Second Life). She’s also the co-author of #ObservabilityEngineering and #DatabaseReliabilityEngineering (O'Reilly). In this conversation, we don’t hold back! Charity and Aziza dive into what’s causing tears of joy and tears of frustration in the tech world as well as discussing: 🔍 Why observability is crucial and the shift from Observability 1.0 to 2.0 👀 The need for transparency and accountability in leadership 🌍 Performative DEI, personal values, and advice to future selves 🔑 What it means to be a CTO — going beyond traditional roles and assumptions 🤖 Why AI won’t build your teams, and the importance of junior engineers 💡 Socio-technical pathways to high-performing teams ...and so much more! 🌟 Cut The Onion, hosted by @AzizaOBeirne, is a mini-series where we peel back the layers of tech roles, exploring the stories of those working in tech across various industries. Honest takes, trends, and tips for going forward! Brought to you by @SmartOSC- www.smartosc.com…
Today, we're peeling back the layers with Philip Gill, CTO at SmartBox Group - the number one experience #gift provider in Europe, selling millions of gifts every year!! From #QualityAssurance to #CTO, it's a road less traveled, but it comes with incredible stories and perspectives. These stories include Phil’s experience working in various countries before joining Smartbox a decade ago. How he has surrounded himself with smart, driven, and passionate people, who always keep user experience at the heart of their work. As a CTO, Phil advocates for #sustainable working environments and avoiding single points of failure. In this episode, we hear all of this and more… 🔑How to build trust and agility in tech teams 🤝 The importance of calling BS (B*llsh*t) on some #AIhype and finding real value 🛠️His thoughts on #BuildVSBuy 📈 The Keys to Delivering Strategic Projects: Lessons from Smartbox's #eCommerce Rebuild ⏱️ How to Improve #CycleTimes and Team Happiness 🚫 The importance of Zero Distraction 💬 How to Empower Decision-Making and Shorten Decision Chains 00:00:40 - Introduction and Typical CTO Day 00:03:37 - Balancing Planned and Operational Work 06:54 - Importance of Collaboration and Quality 10:45 - Evolution of CTO Roles and Leadership 00:14:04 - Challenges and Hype in AI Industry 17:04 - Custom Solutions and Expertise 00:20:07 - Business Continuity Challenges 23:36 - Evolution of Scalable Systems 00:27:22 - Delivering Major eCommerce Projects 00:33:41 - Advice for Digital Transformation Success Cut The Onion, hosted by @AzizaOBeirne, is a mini-series where we peel back the layers of tech roles, exploring the stories of those working in tech across various industries. Honest takes, trends, and tips for going forward! Brought to you by @SmartOSC…
In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers with Florian (Flo) Pasquier, CTO at Carma. From engineer to co-founder and CTO, Flo’s career has been filled with eye-opening twists, turns, and valuable lessons! We’ll be getting a front-row seat to his brilliant mind and experiences and hearing about why building strong engineering teams with empathy and storytelling is critical for navigating the fast-changing tech landscape. You’ll hear all of this and more: 📈 Continuous Learning & Strong Foundations – Why these are essential for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. 🔧 The Tech Leader Toolbox – From DevOps and CloudOps to SecOps (Security Operations), CTOs are managing an increasingly complex set of tools and responsibilities. 📣 Bridging the Gap – How CTOs and technical leaders can connect technology with decision-makers to drive meaningful impact. 📖 Storytelling & Leading by Example – Why these tools are crucial for shaping boardroom conversations and promoting tech understanding across an organization. 💰 Tech as a Revenue Enabler – The challenge of shifting the perception of tech teams from cost centers to value-driven enablers—and the cultural change needed to make that shift. About Carma: Carma is a fully digital car dealership, offering a wide range of quality pre-owned vehicles at fixed prices, delivered right to the home with a 7-day returns policy with no questions asked! Visit their website here About Cut The Onion: Cut The Onion is a mini-series where we peel back the layers of what it truly means to be a Chief Technology Officer. We’re diving deep into tech roles that are often misunderstood, exploring the stories of leaders across various industries, and bringing you the honest takes, trends, and tips you need to move forward. It is all brought to you by SmartOSC - With 18 years in operation, SmartOSC is an award-winning digital commerce agency of 1,000+ experts, across seven countries including Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, the US, and the UK. Check out our website: https://www.smartosc.com/…
“We cannot solve a misuse of trust in people with blockchain technology. But I think what we can solve is the trust in systems challenge.” Today, we're peeling back the layers with Sebastian Bode, The VP of Engineering at the Cardano Foundation. Sebastian turned his childhood dream job at Ubisoft into a career that’s spanned robotics, automotive, finance, and now blockchain! After years as an engineer, Sebastian made the leap to leadership and realized what really excites him isn’t just solving technical problems—it’s working with people and creating environments and systems that thrive on truth, education, resilience, and adoption. We spoke to Sebastian to hear about his experience, getting to the core of his motivations and the future of the Cardano Foundation. Here’s what you can expect to hear: 💡 Blockchain Education, Literacy, and Regulation ⚙️ Chang hard fork and decentralized governance 🚀 Innovations and trends that he is keeping a close eye on 🔎 Leadership advice - The importance of curiosity and stepping out of the blockchain bubble ...and much more! Also, this week, over 10,000 attendees from over 25 countries will gather in Dubai for the Cardano Summit 2024. The Cardano Foundation will be joined by speakers such as Binance CEO Richard Teng and Animoca Labs Co-Founder and Chairman Yat Siu at the global blockchain event. The Cardano Summit brings together industry leaders, blockchain enthusiasts, regulators, policymakers, engineers, and developers. You can still get tickets by clicking the link below, listeners of Cut The Onion also get a lovely 10% discount on tickets by using the code: CDS24MEDIA10 https://summit.cardano.org/ What is Cut The Onion, we hear you ask? It’s a mini-series where we peel back the layers of tech roles. We’ll be getting to the core of tech roles that can oftentimes be misunderstood and exploring the stories of those working in tech across a multitude of industries - bringing you honest takes, trends, and tips for going forward.…
In this premiere episode of our brand-new mini-series Cut The Onion, we're kicking things off by sitting down with Joel Beasley, the creator of @ModernCTO (ModernCTO.io) Joel Beasley is somewhat of a CTO whisperer - he’s interviewed almost 1,000 CTOS since releasing his book ‘Modern CTO’ and podcast of the same name. In this episode, Joel takes us behind the curtain to share the lessons he’s learned from countless conversations, his personal journey as a CTO, and what is the source code of his being, his core, and what moves him forward in life. We’ll peel back layers on: Joel’s biggest frustrations with the tech industry The innovations that bring him the most joy The power of focusing on "the next right thing" Why you "fall to the level of your systems" How to figure out what type of CTO you really are …and more insights from one of the most fun, engaging, insightful, and HONEST voices in this space. If you want to skip to any point: 00:00:24 - Journey into Podcast Creation 05:14 - Evolution of Media and Podcasts 10:24 - The Tidal Wave of AGI That is Coming 14:57 - AI Transparency and Challenges 19:58 - Data Center Operation and Innovation 24:32 - CTO Roles and Self-Awareness 29:27 - Understanding Organizational Needs 34:15 - Designing Systems for Success 39:10 - Mentoring and Personal Growth 49:38 - Perseverance and Motivation Cut The Onion is a mini-series where we peel back the layers of what it truly means to be a Chief Technology Officer. We’re diving deep into tech roles that are often misunderstood, exploring the stories of leaders across various industries, and bringing you the honest takes, trends, and tips you need to move forward. It is all brought to you by SmartOSC - With 18 years in operation, SmartOSC is an award-winning digital commerce agency of 1,000+ experts, across seven countries including Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, the US, and the UK. Check out our website: smartosc.com #CTO, #Podcast, #ModernCTO, #GaryVaynerchuk, #Microsoft, #Interviews, #Technology, #AGI, #Future, #Death, #AI, #VeniceAI, #Transparency, #Ethics, #NanonuclearTechnology, #ZeusAndOdinReactorSystems, #Misconceptions, #Communication, #Leadership, #BusinessSystems, #Mentorship, #Principles, #Laundry, #Robots, #NeverGivingUp…
If you could speak to your future self, what advice would you offer? That’s the question we've been asking our guests this season. To celebrate #InternationalPodcastDay, we’re wrapping up this season with a special compilation of sage advice from our brilliant lineup! From savoring the wins, and trusting your gut, to promoting people sooner, this season has been filled with invaluable wisdom to help you move forward. We’ll also have a very exciting announcement to make so make sure to stay to the end to hear about it! In this episode, you’ll hear from: Simon Torring the CEO and Co-founder of Cube Asia Andre Menezes Co-founder of TiNDLE Natalie Dau Author of Run Like a Woman Terry O’Connor Strategic Advisor to Bain & Company, Trustana, SmartOSC and more Jeffrey Tan President of the Singapore Computer Society Catherine D Henry Author of Virtual Natives Dennis Trawnitchek CTO of SCBX Andy Chang Global Head of Marketing Tech at Electrolux Emily Hinks , Co-Founder and CEO of Mischief Makers Mint Kaewmanorom Head of Analytics & AI Business Development at True Digital…
Are traditional office cultures meeting their end? What happens when you start investing in the ROI of Human Connection? (Spoiler alert: great things will happen!) In this episode of #TheForwardPodcast, we're joined by Emily Hinks, founder and CEO of Mischief Makers. She’s shaking up the Future of Work with her delightfully unconventional, human-centered approach to team collaboration and growth, using facilitation as fuel for good! Emily shares her mischievous methods that have attracted brands like Netflix, Spotify, Nike, and Greenpeace into her orbit. Whether you’re a team member, manager, founder, or CEO—hybrid or fully remote—you can expect relatable, practical tips and real-world examples that highlight the rewards of investing in Human Connection for a brighter future at work. If you’d like to skip along to key moments that work best for you - here you go: 03:32 Why Emily started Mischief Makers 08:07 The Importance of fun and mischief in the workplace 12:18 Effective meeting communication 17:07 Can AI help us spend more time on creativity?21:36 Case studies for facilitation 26:12 Building workplace connections 31:17 Organizational statements implemented 36:53 Budgeting for fun activities 42:49 Addressing hybrid session challenges 48:34 Move Forward and Leave Behind 54:24 Future self advice Check out Emily’s Check-in Generator for a fun way to energize your meetings or explore Mischief Makers’ Hybrid Facilitation Training to lead groups more effectively in today’s evolving work environment. You can find out more at Mischiefmakers.co and EmilyHinks.com ! About The Forward Podcast: In a world where technology intertwines with every aspect of our lives, how do industry experts and leaders plan to navigate forward? Explore bold moves and strategies for success amid constant disruption. Learn the ideas, behaviours, tools, and trends they'll leave behind, and those they'll carry forward to shape the future of work, life, and leadership. Each episode is hosted and edited by Aziza O'Beirne.…
“We have to leave behind the fear of what might go wrong and replace that with the opportunity of what happens if it goes right. ” We’re so happy to have Terry O’Connor OBE on this episode of #TheForwardPodcast! With over 20 years of experience transforming global businesses and a track record that includes CEO roles at Courts Asia and Matahari. Today, Terry brings his strategic vision and fresh perspectives to companies like Bain and Company, Mirakle, and Trustana. He’s also the author of Why Not? The Story of a Retail Maverick and Courts, and has received numerous accolades, including an OBE from Her Majesty The Queen and an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Stirling. In this episode, Terry shares his unique insights on: Transforming Global Businesses The Importance of Feedback and Learning from Mistakes The Future of Retail in Southeast Asia: Decision-Making and Digital Strategies Tech Vendor Partnerships: Moving Beyond the Pitch Breaking Down Internal Silos Opportunities and Threats of AI What Brands Should Embrace Moving Forward What CEOs Should Leave Behind And much more! Episode Breakdown: 01:00 OBE: Honors 02:45 Future of Leadership, Retail 04:01 Balancing Life's Aspects 06:12 Career: Start to Finish 08:52 Action Overcomes Fear 10:37 Strategy: Curiosity, Collaboration 13:11 Decision-Making: Doors Analogy 15:38 eCommerce and Retail Challenges 17:06 Adapting Communication 21:11 Building Trust: New Offerings 26:57 AI: Power and Threats 30:46 What is Technology for? Improving Lives? 31:00 AI Chatbots: Helpful or a Hindrance? 32:15 Change Management with Technology & Enhancing Data Literacy 32:48 What Does Good Execution Mean? 33:18 Vendor Reliance Issues 34:48 Agile Tech Partnerships 37:08 Marketing in Tech Decisions 38:45 Team Involvement in Projects 40:16 Future of Retail 43:19 Sustainability Focus 45:10 What Makes A Good Leader?…
Click here to VOTE for us at the Asia Podcast Awards with Radio Info and Radio Days: https://lnkd.in/gVCdHQug We'd be so grateful for your votes in two categories 1. Best Interview Podcast (The Forward Podcast) 2. Best Money and Business Podcast (The Forward Podcast) Thank you!! Now, enough about us. Please meet our next brilliant guest: Andre Menezes started his first business at 12 years old and looked at life, processes, and products with a simple question: Is there a better way? Years later, this question led him from engineering to co-founding TiNDLE, which raised $130 million in capital, setting the record for the largest “Seed and Series A” ever raised by a plant-based meat company. So, what was the recipe for success that took TiNDLE from starting from scratch during a global pandemic to becoming a world record breaker for funding? And what’s next for Andre? 📈 How can the lessons learned from this venture help businesses move forward? 🥩➡️🌿 What is the future of the meat industry in the face of plant-based alternatives? 🤔 How can businesses tackle the challenges of changing consumer habits? In this episode, we dive into his incredible journey—from overcoming the challenges of starting a business from scratch to his strategies for success, his predictions for the future of the food industry, and the emerging trends in consumer behavior. Episode Breakdown: 00:00 Tech vs. Food Challenges 00:47 Guest Intro: AndresAndre Menezes 03:49 Starting the Plant-Based Protein Venture 06:23 Teamwork in Business Challenges 09:07 Flaws in Animal Food Production 13:12 Changing Views on Meat Consumption 16:08 Insights on Future Food Leadership 19:45 Navigating Startup Uncertainty 23:00 Success in Rapid Growth 28:11 Expanding Business Internationally 34:18 Trends in Consumer Health 43:36 Defining Leadership in Business…
“Brands are challenged when it comes to #Web3 concepts, #metaverseplatforms, and #gaming. But guess what? That's your job. Brands need to pay more attention to this.” In this exciting episode, we dive into the world of emerging technologies with Catherine D. Henry, a pioneer in spatial computing and a top global expert on the Metaverse and Web3. Catherine takes us through the journey of how immersive and interactive experiences have evolved, from the early days of gaming to the widespread adoption of AI, virtual reality, and augmented reality. We’ll discuss how the pandemic accelerated the convergence of these technologies, leading to long-term shifts in how we live and interact with digital media. Catherine shares her insights on the latest trends, the impact of major players like Meta and Apple, and the importance of being ahead of the curve in this rapidly changing landscape. We also explore Catherine's impressive background, including her education in marketing and economics, and her passion for trend forecasting and how that has allowed her to create her own dream job and lead to her writing the best-selling book “Virtual Natives” This episode is a must-listen for businesses, entrepreneurs, tech fans, and anyone curious about the future: 🔮 “Gen Z represents 50% of the global workforce and will be at the beginning of their peak earning years by 2030, which is just four and a half years away. We need to think about how we will prepare for this new generation. Gaming is a fundamental part of where our customers are” 🎮 “Every company will need a gaming division because this is the new media platform.” 🔄”What does reciprocity look like for your brand? Instead of crafting a perfect message, maybe let your audience create something new with it. Let people play and enjoy your brand.” Key moments: 00:00 - Introduction: VR passion and undervaluation of technology 04:10 - Acceleration of AI and spatial computing 07:50 - Challenges in retail and dominance of UGC 10:33 - Importance of online brand communities and fandom 13:02 - Shifting focus to Gen Z and future customers 15:21 - Embracing reciprocity and evolving with culture 18:03 - Importance of community and adaptable tools for Gen Alpha 20:08 - Disruptive education and cross-generational learning experiences 21:39 - Changing expectations of future employees and office culture 23:36 - Gen Alpha's emphasis on community, inclusivity, reciprocity 26:04 - Identifying new talent and embracing multiple careers 28:19 - Advice for the future and staying curious…
Supply chain logistics is a messy place right now. So what does the future hold? When it comes to transformation and digital development the Supply Chain industry is one of the slowest sectors to progress, so we’ll be speaking to someone who has spent two decades frivolously learning and seeking to create change in logistics infrastructure, customs compliance, shipping, and supply chain technology. A self-described industry busybody, Jeffrey Tan wears many hats. Currently, as the president of the Singapore Computer Society’s Supply Chain Management Chapter, leading efforts in technology adoption within the industry and shaking up the status quo. In his episode, we look at the current pain points and future challenges for global supply chains and logistics. We’ll be exploring how new retail and startups may impact legacy systems and looking to the future of what needs to be done and changed within this space. ✅ The missing pieces for driving successful transformation within the supply chain and logistics industry ✅Singapore's journey as a logistics powerhouse and its role in reshaping global trade ✅ Can blockchain really create the change that it has been hyped to create within the industry? ✅ How Southeast Asia is reshaping the manufacturing landscape and what it means for regional economies ✅The impact of eCommerce and smaller businesses on global supply chains and logistics ✅ The hidden world of logistics and discover how it shapes our everyday experiences ✅ Embracing failure and learning from losses Chapters: 00:00 - Challenges and progress in the logistics industry 06:42 - Career journey and industry development involvement 15:54 - Importance of networking and pro bono work 23:40 - Impact of COVID-19 on logistics sector 1:01:00 - Relocation of manufacturing to Southeast Asia 1:10:37 - Adoption of technology and new retail model 1:18:05 - Importance of agility and entrepreneurship in organizations 1:26:42 - Strategic partnerships and soft skills in organizations 1:35:01 - Slow adoption of technology in logistics sector 1:43:02 - Importance of resources and business models 1:52:15 - The future of logistics and supply chain 2:00:06 - Embracing curiosity and continuous learning in life About The Forward Podcast: In a world where technology intertwines with every aspect of our lives, how do industry experts and leaders plan to navigate forward? Explore bold moves and strategies for success amid constant disruption. Learn the ideas, behaviors, tools, and trends they'll leave behind, and those they'll carry forward to shape the future of work, life, and leadership. About SmartOSC: With 18 years in operation, SmartOSC is an award-winning digital commerce agency of 1,000+ experts, across seven countries including Vietnam, Australia, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, the US, and the UK. Check out our website: smartosc.com…
“I'm a true believer that you can't force an audience.” How can brands navigate unpredictable times when connecting with their audience? By staying true to yourself, letting go of vanity, being authentic, and cutting out the BS (Bullshit)! In this episode of The Forward Podcast from SmartOSC, we are thrilled to welcome Natalie Dau, a renowned Media Creator, Athlete, and Co-Author of 'Run Like A Woman'. With over 20 years in Asia and 25 years consulting with some of the world's biggest brands, Natalie shares her incredible journey from corporate consultant to ultra-marathon athlete and influential content creator. Natalie has amassed over 700,000 followers as @RockstarArms, traveling the world to deliver powerful talks and inspiring countless individuals. In this candid conversation, we delve into: How to bring a sporting spirit to your work Connecting with audiences authentically and effectively Overcoming outdated preconceptions women face in the workplace The power of vulnerability and inspiration in leadership Trusting your gut and being true to yourself Challenging societal norms and gender stereotypes Continuous self-evolution and rewriting your story Embracing failure and learning from losses…
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