Executive Education Podcasts

In this episode we talk with Tyler Pigott, professional speaker, sought-after business coach and founder/CEO of Lone Fir Creative, about ways to strengthen not only yor personal resilience but the resilience of your organization. During our time together we discuss: Ways to start building your personal resilience. How you can show up as your best s…

In this episode the CEO of Navigating Grey, Irvine Sloan dives into the complexities and challenges companies have with navigating sustainability and social impact. It can often be easier for a company to make a donation and write a check but there are other ways to engage stakeholders when it comes to sustainability and social impact. The company …

In this episode we talk with Dennis Kelly, CEO of Postalytics, about setting your organization apart from the competition by causing disruption in your industry. During our time together we discuss : Where opportunities for disruption exist. How to set out to cause disruption in your industry and bring the idea to life. The importance of timing whe…

In this episode we sit down with Ben Albert, founder of Real Business Connections, a network of podcasts containing real conversations with extraordinary business people making a noteworthy difference in our world! During our time together, we talk about ways you can build a strong personal brand, network, and differentiate yourself while helping o…

In this episode we talk with Stephan Wiedner, psychological safety expert whose passion for unleashing the collective potential of people has led him to cofound Noomii.com, the global leader in delivering psychological safety-based coaching, helping small, medium and large companies that want to improve team and leader effectiveness, leveraging the…

In this episode we talk with Erick Rheam, a professional speaker and author of Rise Above Chaos, The Five Principles To Discover Significance and Live in Peace During our time together we discuss : What is means to live a life of significance Why everyone should pursue a life of significance Finding your "Why" How busy leaders can take better contr…

Alex Martinez is CEO of iTissue and a Strategic Advisor to VALTICS. iTissue is in the business of 3D Printing Bioengineered Tissue to Increase the speed of health care tests. They do this by 3D printing the tissue cells that a drug would be exposed to if ingested and then observing the reactions that those tissues have. By initially testing new dru…

This is part 2 of our talk with Dan Kopp, author of The Power of Me Leadership: 9 Leadership Tenets for EVERY Leader During our time together we quickly revisit what we covered in part one and then discuss his remaining tenets of leadership: Being Beyond Reproach Trust Your Gut Actions Speak Louder Than Words Identify inequity and fix it Accountabi…

Jose Villarreal is partner at the global law firm Baker Botts, and he is based in Austin Texas. In this conversation we dive into intellectual property, patents, trade secrets and how people have tried to patent outputs from artificial intelligence.

In this episode we talk with Catherine Llewellyn, host of the Truth & Transcendence podcast, about principles and themes for Strategic Self-Mastery. During our time together we discuss : What is self-mastery and how do you build this capability? Overcoming imposter syndrome. Focusing your efforts to make a significant difference personally and prof…

Nafeez Amin is a Co-Founder of Smart with a Heart which is a non-profit that helps people with their admissions process by providing live instruction, office hours, mentoring, and admissions advice. One of the most incredible things the company has to offer is that their instructors are all in the 99th percentile and they all need personal skills m…

In this episode we sit down with Dan Kopp, author of The Power of Me Leadership: 9 Leadership Tenets for EVERY Leader to discuss what "Me Leadership" is, along with some of Dan's thoughts about key aspects of authentic leadership which include: During our time together we discuss what it means to : Be the buffalo Take care of your people Lead like …

Jovelle Fernandez has lived in 5 different countries and travelled to over 50 countries. She has over 20 years experience in health care and has now written a book called "The Expat" all while developing a oral cancer drug that has had Stage 1 fully funded by the Japanese government.

In this episode we talk with Lawrence Krubner, author of One on one meetings are underrated; Group meetings waste time about the simplest and most important skill a leader must possess to be successful, conducting a one-on-one meeting. During our time together we discuss : How to get the basics of communication right. (asking questions, drilling do…

In this episode, we dive into investing in music royalties with Alex Gramatzki who is Co-President of Crescendo Royalty Corp and an Advisor to the ICM Crescendo Music Royalty Fund. We dive into forecasting future cash flows in the music industry, how revenue is collected and where revenue is collected from and why music royalties are a interesting …

Peyman A. Nejad has been involved with some of the most iconic buildings in the world such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai and the World Trade Center 2 in New York. In this episode we dive into what makes building these massive and iconic buildings a unique challenge and how someone even ends up on this career path.…

Adriana Muñoz went from nurse, to medtech executive, to investor, Adriana shares her next move, Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition. You will hear her thoughts on the advantages of job training in a family owned business and her passion for gender equality. #wharton #whartonexeced #ETA #healthcare #founderstories #mexicobusiness #genderequality #g…

In this episode we talk with Michelle Nedelec, founder of Awareness Strategies about helping business owners and leaders understand digital marketing and automation so that they can regain the freedom and profits that they went into business to discover. During our time together we discuss : How marketing automation can help leaders who don't have …

In this episode we talk with Robert Jordan, co-founder and head of the leadership team at InterimExecs. Robert is also the author of the recently published book titled, RIGHT LEADER, RIGHT TIME: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career. During our time together we discuss : The most common mistakes leaders make regardless of the type of …

A hospital has many assets that are needed in order to generate revenue for a hospital. Even though patients drive the revenue, the hospital needs assets such as cardiologist, MRI machines, beds, laptops, syringes, and so much more to generate revenue. Managing all the assets of a hospital is complex and that is where Pycube, Inc comes in as Asset …

In this episode we talk with Irina Poddubnia, founder of TrackMage.com, a firm dedicated specializing in optimizing Operations and Processes to help organizations boost sales and simplify the customer experience, about the benefits of being a servant leader. During our time together we discuss : What servant leadership is. When to use servant leade…

In this episode of the Wharton Alumni Executive Education podcast, Alex Gramatzki (Host) will be interviewing Brian Garish. Brian is the President of Mars Veterinary Health International, the world’s largest provider of veterinary care. The interview will cover the "people strategy" as a business strategy. How inclusive leadership impacts people, s…

In this episode we talk with Alyssa Cox, founder of Blue Swift Consulting, a firm dedicated to helping teams and organizations navigate moments of transition big and small to reinforce the connections between people and create resilient and collaborative teams that continuously deliver sustainable and strategic impact. During our time together we d…

Kevin Schimelfenig has build his net worth to a point where he had to establish the McGeever Family Office where he is also the Managing Partner. His role is to make sure the family grows the money faster than the family can spend it. In this episode Alex Gramatzki will be asking Kevin about how he grew his wealth and what lessons he has learned al…

In this episode the Tamas Hevizi shares insights on what he learned about digital value creation and what it was like working at companies like Deloitte, Ernst & Young, SAP, and now Automation Anywhere.

In this episode we talk with Ian Evenstar, founder of UNINCORPORATED, the nation's #1 higher education agency, about the importance of crafting your vision, mission, and values for your organization and aligning them in everything that takes place in the organization. During our time together we discuss : The difference between a Vision and a Missi…

In this episode Jan Havel, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of ACTUM Digital talks about what it is like working with clients that have hundreds of years of history and what he has learned from working with those clients. Jan was also recently featured in Forbes and he has a doctorate from the Prague University of Economics and Business. See t…

In this episode we talk with Anne Bachrach, jokingly nicknamed “The Accountability Pit-Bull”, about ways to make better choices personally and professionally so we can break down limiting beliefs, accomplish what we need and want to, and attain the balance we strive for. During our time together we discuss : How the choices we make impact our life …

In this episode, Alexander Gramatzki talks to CEO, Andrew Davies about how he built and incentivized his team at SPOL (a higher education software company) so it was ready to be sold. Andrew dives into lessons he learned along the way, important skills he to master, and obstacles he has overcome.

In this episode we talk with Kevin Palmieri, founder and co-host of Next Level University a Global Top 100 Self-Improvement podcast with more than 1000 episodes reaching over half a million people in more than 125 countries. During our time together we discuss ways leaders can grow by concentrating on self-improvement: How to gain true clarity on w…

In this episode we talk with returning guest on the podcast, Roy Osing, author of "Be Different or Be Dead" to go deeper into how to differentiate yourself and your organization through the use of an ONLY statement During our discussion we talk about: what an ONLY statement is how to go about creating one (along with some real life examples) pitfal…

In this episode we talk with Dustin Starling, a strategic human capital consultant, about ways to engage your workforce as we move out of the pandemic. During our time together we discuss: Trends around working remotely vs. returning to a company location each day. How to approach getting your workforce "back to the office". Legal implications to b…

In this episode we talk with Brenden Kumarasamy, founder of Master Talk, about how to become a better communicator and presenter so when you get the chance to be in front of senior leadership, the board of directors, or any group, you are successful. During our time together we discuss: Why so many people struggle with public speaking. How to plan …

In this episode Candice Gottlieb-Clark, author of the bestselling leadership book titled Find, Fix, Fill Your Leadership Gap shares ways leaders can work through conflict when it arises and even head it off before it occurs. During our time together we discuss: Three pillars of success for leaders How conflict can sometimes manifest itself without …

In this episode we sit down with Michael McRay, award-winning writer, storytelling and conflict consultant, trainer, and leadership coach, to explore how leaders can effectively harness the power of storytelling. During our discussion, we talk about: the importance of being a good storyteller when you are a leader why stories matter common mistakes…

In this episode we talk with Dr. William Attaway, author of "CATALYTIC LEADERSHIP: 12 Keys To Becoming An Intentional Leader Who Makes A Difference" about ways you can create value as a leader by inspiring and inciting change, and leading intentionally. During our discussion we talk about: the myth that experience alone makes you better how to effe…

In this episode we talk with Roy Osing, author of "Be Different or Be Dead" about practical ways to differentiate your organization and lead your teams to higher levels of success. During our discussion we talk about: four key principles of audacious leadership an ingenious way to differentiate your organization how long you should spend creating a…

In this episode we talk with Daniel Alfon, author of "Build a LinkedIn Profile for Business Success". Daniel opened his LinkedIn account in early 2004 and has since helped thousands of entrepreneurs and consultants grow their business. During our discussion we talk about: connection strategies to get real-life introductions common mistakes people m…

Consider the ways in which you can influence the satisfaction your employees derive from work and build a culture that leverages the best outcome from your employees and for your employees.Von University of Southern Queensland

There is a considerable amount of literature to support the link between motivation and performance in the workplace. The Job Characteristics Model (JCM), includes five key job characteristics that influence the psychological states required to motivate and engage.Von University of Southern Queensland

Especially in tumultuous times, managers and their teams increasingly depend on candor, speed, and creativity to make progress. Creating psychological safety — the confidence that candor and vulnerability are welcome — in a workplace is truly challenging and takes an unusual degree of commitment and skill. But it can be done?…

Regardless of your organization’s size, working as part of a team is both tricky and rewarding. Everyone on the team brings their own skill sets, experiences, strengths, and challenges—which can foster collaboration or introduce obstacles. You’re expected to juggle numerous projects together, progress quickly, and move with agility. And while you a…

Effective safety leadership not only results in increased discretionary effort, but also improved employee productivity, quality and engagement. Helping leaders to understand their safety leadership ability enables them to capitalise on their strengths and develop their areas of opportunity.Von University of Southern Queensland

Healthy teams are self-organised. They are autonomous and determine their boundaries through collaborating with each other. While the strategy is often determined outside the team, healthy teams define its tactics.Von University of Southern Queensland

Team effectiveness is enhanced by a team's commitment to reflection and on-going evaluation. In addition to evaluating accomplishments in terms of meeting specific goals, for teams to be high-performing it is essential for them to understand their development as a team.Von University of Southern Queensland

Conflict in the workplace is a major factor impacting productivity, morale and organisational culture. This episode considers what conflict resolution is and outlines key steps to achieve it.Von University of Southern Queensland

Being a senior leader requires you to be an excellent communicator. In this episode we overview 6 tips to help you communicate with impact and power, and be more influential in the organisation.Von University of Southern Queensland

This episode considers four key executive functions that require effective communication skills. These include; articulating strategy, establishing trust and authority, motivating your team, and solving problems and innovating.Von University of Southern Queensland

Good communication as a leader is not only about what you say. Equally important is your ability to listen deeply and ask good questions. This episode considers why asking better questions is so important and gives six tips to help you develop your questioning skills at work.Von University of Southern Queensland

Acknowledging the importance of listening for good leadership, this episode explores eight ways you can improve your listening skills.Von University of Southern Queensland