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Episode 107 | Leading with Guts, Grit and Savvy with Sam Rockaway
IN THIS EPISODE, KARAN FERRELL-RHODES INTERVIEWS SAM ROCKAWAY. This episode delves into effective sales strategies and fostering client relationships, emphasizing long-term trust and comprehensive solutions. Sam discusses meeting customer expectations, utilizing...
Episode 106 | The Keys to Growth on Purpose with Claire Chandler
IN THIS EPISODE, KARAN FERRELL-RHODES INTERVIEWS CLAIRE CHANDLER. This conversation explores leadership myths, growth strategies, and the art of empowering employees through trust and innovation. It highlights a framework for purpose-driven success, the value of...
Episode 105 | How Strive Health is Leading the Fight Against Kidney Disease with Will Stokes
IN THIS EPISODE, KARAN FERRELL-RHODES INTERVIEWS WILL STOKES. Today's conversation explores Will's journey from biomedical engineering to co-founding Strive Health, its mission to improve chronic kidney disease outcomes, value-based care models, patient-centric...
Episode 104 | Scaling Confidence Through Validating Skills with Frank Gartland
IN THIS EPISODE, KARAN FERRELL-RHODES INTERVIEWS FRANK GARTLAND. In this conversation, Frank Gartland highlights Skillable's focus on hands-on learning, its role in building confidence through real-world experiences, and its client applications. He discusses his...
Episode 103 | How AI is Helping CFOs Avoid Tech Dead and Revolutionize Finance with Sunil Padiyar
IN THIS EPISODE, KARAN FERRELL-RHODES INTERVIEWS SUNIL PADIYAR Sunil Padiyar shares his passion for AI, highlighting its transformative power, as evidenced by his daughter's music career. He also shares his leadership philosophy, emphasizing continuous improvement,...
Episode 102 | How Franchise Development Builds New Business Leaders with John Dobelbower
IN THIS EPISODE, KARAN FERRELL-RHODES INTERVIEWS JOHN DOBELBOWER. In this conversation, John Dobelbower discusses the company's leadership in the hydraulic and industrial hose industry. He highlights PIRTEK's role in minimizing equipment downtime through fast,...
Karan Rhodes Celebrated by Dell Technologies and Luminary
Shockingly Different Leadership CEO, Karan Ferrell-Rhodes, will be a guest panelist at an event in New York City produced by Dell Technologies and Luminary, celebrating International Women's Entrepreneurship Day!This empowering hybrid event will feature a...
Episode 101 | How Mother Trucker Yoga Revolutionized Wellness on the Road with Hope Zvara
IN THIS EPISODE, KARAN FERRELL-RHODES INTERVIEWS HOPE ZVARA. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is of utmost importance for truck drivers, who often face unique challenges that can impact both their physical and mental well-being. Long hours spent on the road in confined...
Episode 100 | Leading at the Speed of Bold with Hugh Blane
IN THIS EPISODE, KARAN FERRELL-RHODES INTERVIEWS HUGH BLANE. Leadership in today’s compelling environment is fundamentally about fostering connections rooted in love, talent, and value. Effective leaders identify that true impact arises from a purpose-driven approach,...
Episode 99 | Leading in the Business of Hot with Amy Taylor
IN THIS EPISODE, KARAN FERRELL-RHODES INTERVIEWS AMY TAYLOR. The modeling industry is a vibrant yet complex realm that has evolved significantly over the years, shaped by cultural shifts, technological advancements, and changing societal norms. Today, models traverse...
Episode 98 | How Systemic HR is Powering a New Breed of HR Pros with Kathi Enderes
IN THIS EPISODE, KARAN FERRELL-RHODES INTERVIEWS KATHI ENDERES. Human Resources (HR) is transitioning from a typical support function to a strategic partner required for organizational success. As businesses face more complex challenges, HR professionals must adapt by...
Episode 27 | 5 Benefits of Adopting a Blended Workforce Strategy with Karan Ferrell-Rhodes
IN THIS EPISODE, KARAN FERRELL-RHODES SHARES 5 BENEFITS OF ADOPTING A BLENDED WORKFORCE. In today's fast-changing corporate environment, the concept of a blended workforce has emerged as an approach for firms seeking agility and creativity. Companies that combine...
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