FLIP THIS RISK® Podcast: Recent Episodes

Dr. Karen Hardy

What is the relationship high achievers have with risk-taking? Do risk-taking behaviors influence decision-making or leadership resiliency? Join Dr. Karen Hardy (the Risk Management Storyteller™) and noted industry Thought Leader as she explores the human-side of risk management and the intersection of our business practices and personal lives. Enjoy the engaging stories and conversations about the people who are making a difference in organizations across the world today.

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The Dubai flood raises questions about the reality of risk response in an age of constant disruption. We discuss four common risk responses companies take.

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It's a leap month. An extra day to take risks to improve your quality of life.

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Dr. Enang is an Assistant Professor of Research at the Centre for Business in Society at Coventry University in the UK. Dr. Enang discusses her findings from a study focusing on social risk within the context of public service reform and the role ERM plays. She explores the unintended consequences of social risk is and why it is important for institutions to understand the implications.

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Is Quality Assurance on your list of resolutions this year? Maybe it should be!

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Is human centered design (HCD) and design thinking techniques effective for improving organization operations? David Harris joins us to discuss what HCD is and how it can be used to help leaders provide better service.

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Author and Communications Expert Carlos Alvarenga joins us to talk about the rules of persuasion. Persuasion is fundamental to most of our personal and professional lives. Specific to risk management professionals, it is more important than ever to persuade leaders of the positive effects risk management can have on an organization. But sometimes it may not be that easy to convince. Carlos offers up three key rules and specific actions we can take to improve our chances of success.-- PLEASE LEAVE A REVIEW OF THIS EPISODE!

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Book signing at Barnes & Noble bookstore!

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In this episode we explore the risks and challenges of managing space debris; the tools being used to contain this threat, and the need for diversity, equity and inclusion in this emerging field.

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In this episode, our guest Catrina Gilbert provides insights on the future of aviation and how enterprise risk management can play a role in strategy as we return to pre-pandemic travel levels.

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Got a minute? Today, I'm sharing 3 strategies for managing risks in your organization.

For more insights, discover how C-Suite executives think about implementing Enterprise Risk Management (ERM).

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What are the leadership attributes needed to usher change management through Enterprise Risk Management?  Dave Mader shares his experience leading ERM across the federal government, and shares two key skills leaders need to be successful.

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Segment 5 of 5:  In this two-minute segment, Dr. Karen Hardy was featured on 95+ National Public Radio (NPR) stations nationwide discussing her new book series, what it is like being an indie publisher, and how her books are adding diverse thought leaders to the industry literature.

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Segment 4 of 5: In this two-minute segment, Dr. Karen Hardy was featured on 95+ National Public Radio (NPR) stations nationwide discussing her new book series, what it is like being an indie publisher, and how her books are adding diverse thought leaders to the industry literature.

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Segment 3 of 5:In this two-minute segment, Dr. Karen Hardy was featured on 95+ National Public Radio (NPR) stations nationwide discussing her new book series, what it is like being an indie publisher, and how her books are adding diverse thought leaders to the industry literature.

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Segment 2 of 5:In this two-minute segment, Dr. Karen Hardy was featured on 95+ National Public Radio (NPR) stations nationwide discussing her new book series, what it is like being an indie publisher, and how her books are adding diverse thought leaders to the industry literature.

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Segment 1 of 5:  In this two-minute segment, Dr. Karen Hardy was featured on 95+ National Public Radio (NPR) stations nationwide discussing her new book series, what it is like being an indie publisher, and how her books are adding diverse thought leaders to the industry literature.

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What is the future of supply chains? Does it involve innnovation, transparency, diversity and sustainability?  In this upbeat and spirited interview Sarah, founder of Let's Talk Supply Chain, shares her thoughts about the industry, new risk factors, and how companies are rethinking the process altogether.

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Are there gaps in your travel security program? Ritabeth Crague joins us to chat about ethics in security, the new ISO 31010 Travel Risk Management Standard and why now is the best time to benchmark best practices in travel management for your organization.

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What is your risk personality style? Dr. Shefrin describes how our disposition to risk can show up in the way we work and the work behavior of others.

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In this Flip This Risk Minute, Dr. Hardy shares tips on establishing a Travel Security Program based on authors Ritabeth Crague and Sherry Tucci, from Chapter 7 of the international award winning book: Flip This Risk for Enterprise Security.

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The pandemic brought about challenges and changes in nearly every sector in the U.S., from healthcare to education. Stephen Sanford joins us in a conversation about the top trends affecting government and society based on a new foresight report by the Government Accountability Office. This episode provides a great overview for risk management professionals seeking to stay abreast of the environmental landscape and sector uncertainties.

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You may have heard about one of the most popular Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) frameworks used by companies and organizations. It is known as the COSO ERM framework. Thinking about adopting it?  Paul Sobel breaks down the benefits of using the COSO model and how it became so popular. You can learn more about it at COSO.org

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Can unstructured information contain emerging risks for an organization? Information management is a broad area of practice. Everyone has access to and use information. But there are two types of information organizations possess: structured and unstructured. In this interview, Peggy discusses the importance of how information managers can add value to an organization. She describes the opportunities and challenges for putting unstructured information into a context that is useful and valuable to leadership for decision-making.

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Organizational resiliency is just as much a priority in the U.S. public sector as in other industries. In this Commentary, Dr. Hardy shares a perspective about how U.S. federal agencies are becoming more resilient.

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PART 5 of a five part series on Career Development. Rachael Tovey discusses the ins and outs of Business Continuity Planning and the tools of the trade as part of her contribution to the book Flip This Risk for Enterprise Security.

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Supply Chains are on top of everyone's mind. But what is a supply chain and why is managing supply chain risk so tricky? Professor Handfield breaks down the subject and shares the four key components of Supply Chain Management that must be done to avoid the perfect storm.

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In this exclusive interview Dr. Karen Hardy and Dr. Kaplan engage in a candid and rich discussion about the opportunities and challenges for the risk management industry, the practice of risk management during the pandemic, the role behavioral science in organizational settings, and the success of the HBS Risk Management Program for Executives over the past decade. Robert Kaplan is Senior Fellow and Marvin Bower Professor of Leadership Development, Emeritus at the Harvard Business School. He co-created both the of Activity Based Costing (ABC) and the Balanced Scorecard.

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PART 4 of our Career Development Series. Barrie Burren discusses the topic of "Executive Protection" risk as part of her contribution to the book Flip This Risk for Enterprise Security.

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PART 3 of our Career Development Series: Daniella Bove LaMonica discusses her contribution as one of the authors of the best selling book "Flip This Risk for Enterprise Security." She is also a tenured fellow with the Truman National Security Project.  Daniella briefly touches on six-actions organizations can take to strengthen their organization's resiliency and shares her experience as part of an Executive Risk Communication Workshop.

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PART 2 of our Career Development Series: Sonia Travi Knowles, intelligence expert, is a contributing author to the book Flip This Risk for Enterprise Security. She shares her insights about the importance of global monitoring and response actions for today's organizations. Sonia also talks about her experience in completing the Executive Risk Communication Writing Workshop.

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PART 1 of our Career Development Series: Candace McCabe, Contributing author of the book Flip This Risk for Enterprise Security, shares her insights about how GRC (government, risk and compliance) professionals can partner with their organization's leadership and what opportunities are available in the GRC space. Candace also talks about her experience participating in the Executive Risk Communication Workshop.

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Strategy building continues to be a pain point for executives in the C-Suite. Despite applications across various industries, executive behavior does not always align with effective strategy implementation. Mahesh Joshi is an academic and strategy expert who incorporates experiential learning and game theory into strategy development. During this interview, he describes how he incorporates his concepts and how his new game "Biggie Bills" is changing how leaders learn effective strategy management via a digital game platform.

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Zillow is an American online real estate marketplace company that was founded in 2006. In this episode Christy shares her perspectives about the key elements of successful risk management, the role of data analytics and the importance of being a well-rounded professional in adding value to your organization.

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Benny Pough joins us in this exclusive interview to share his perspectives on leadership, taking risks and the mindset needed to face the future with confidence.

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Solving problems is at the core of leadership within organizations. But as we seek to thrive during uncertain times, risk management professionals will need to think differently and rebrand themselves as resources to help organizations reach their goals. In this episode, Jason brings clarity to the idea of "entrepreneurship" and explains why so many people are missing out on a key skill. Risk managers should set aside the heat maps and start thinking like an entrepreneur to display your versatility to your company.

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On this episode we chat with Alex Hearding at the Cannabis Risk Management Association to talk about the practice of risk management in non traditional industries. Cannabis is projected to grow over the coming years. Despite this optimistic outlook a few challenges remain such as emerging internal risks like talent acquisition and growth risk such as diversity in vendors. What needs to be done to ensure there is equity in the cannabis industry and how is the Association applying risk management principles to help the industry be successful?

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Recently the federal government released a study about the use of Facial Recognition Technology (FRT) used by federal agencies. The report was released by the Government Accountability Office (GAO). During this interview we discover the outcomes of this insightful report; including (1) the risks and opportunities that FRT presents and (2) how citizens, private industry and government can work together to ensure equity, accuracy, and privacy issues are addressed as FRT becomes engrained in business and personal activities.

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We're chatting about the restaurant retail industry in this episode! Service and people are important elements of business success today. During this time of the "Great Resignation" tsunami, valuing people has proven to be the single most effective strategy a company can practice. Patrick shares his experiences in managing people, the role of emotional intelligence, leadership humility, and why PEOPLE continue to be the focal point of a successful business model at Texas Roadhouse when it comes to managing risk.

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Tom is a senior program manager specializing in Enterprise Risk Management. He shares his thoughts about issues such as ransomware, cybersecurity, supply chain disruptions, and the presumed technology challenges in a post pandemic world. We also discover how his personal risk taking experiences prepared him for his role in this innovative company.

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There has never been a better time than now for those in the risk profession to start thinking big. As we enter the post pandemic period, many organizations and industries are rethinking how they work and refreshing their mission. In this episode, Julia Pimsleur, discusses her new book and how having a GO BIG NOW Mindset is the perfect strategy for facing the most daunting challenges, even in risk management. She offers 4 tips for creating a GO BIG NOW Mindset that anyone can apply.   Subscribe NOW! to our RiskTakingTipsForLeaders Newsletter and get exclusive summarized notes from our interviews with top industry leaders at MGM Grand Hotel, Zoom, Microsoft, American Express and others. Our notes are great for your team meeting agenda!  Click on this link to receive immediate access: RiskTakingTipsForLeaders

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In this episode, Dr. Hardy discusses what is new in risk management and the Flip This Risk podcast.

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Growing up in the south Tamika Puckett learned the benefits of being agile as she relocated to pursue job opportunities. This skill has also been useful in her current role. She discusses her viewpoints on personal risk taking, the evolution of technoloy, the intersection of ERM and cyber risk and how companies thrive during disruption.

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Brenda is the former CRO of Constellation Energy, at one time the largest commercial energy companies in the U.S. In her current role as Chief Revenue Officer at 4CRisk.ai, she applies artificial intelligence to the regulatory compliance arena. Brenda addresses the risk of customer acceptance of AI and its ongoing governance. How will Chief Risk Officers face long term issues with AI compliance?  We discuss her recent  "CRO Outlook" column and the "unconventional skills CROs are now seeking" to help them manage post pandemic risk effectively.

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In this short SPOTLIGHT interview, Carol shares her universal perspective on the progress being made in the private and government industries in Enterprise Risk Management.

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In this episode Tom talks about his role as CRO, the top risks that taxpayers face and his experience growing up on farmland and how it influenced his perspective as a leader.

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In this episode Bridget talks about her role in Corporate Security, the risks and opportunities facing the profession and how her experience as a Marine influences her risk taking and leadership mindset at GoDaddy!

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In this episode Dr. Hardy chats with Steven Antione.  Steven is the Chief Security Officer (CSO) at the YUM! Brands, a fortune 1000 company (that includes KFC, Pizza Hut and the Taco Bell brands) . Steve shares his thoughts about risk and resiliency for Chief Security Officers and the future outlook for CSOs within organizations.

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Author, Speaker and Coach Mitzi Perdue (the Mrs. Frank Perdue) shares memorable stories about the success of Frank Perdue and the Perdue brand despite taking on great risks and facing incredible odds.

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Had a great time interviewing Sean O'Keefe, the former Administrator at NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration. We talk about the  SpaceX, challenges in space, the future of space and why all this should matter to the everyday person interested in the business of believing the impossible and taking a risk!

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Dr. Karen celebrates the launch of Flip This Risk on LinkedIN LIVE! with her followers on LinkedIn.

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Dr Karen Hardy talks to Dan Chenok of the IBM Center for the Business of Government about the 10 Year Anniversary of the Center's first research report on ERM (Enterprise Risk Management) in Government. They take a look at what has been achieved and what's on the horizon.

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Wendy Morton Huddleston is the 71st National President of the Association of Government Accountants, a 13,000 member organization for government financial management professionals. She shares her National President platform of Legacy, Leadership and Transformation and how the organization is addressing the pandemic and uncertainty.  If you like our podcast visit FlipThisRiskAcademy.com for training opportunities on the subject of risk management.

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Michael J. Gelb is the author of the book Mastering the Art of Public Speaking. 74% of Americans suffer from glossophobia, the fear of public speaking. Why do people fear public speaking? Are C-suite executives more glossophobic than others and what is the risk people take when they avoid public speaking as a power tool for growth? As the new economy and new normal comes about, being able to effectively communicate will be the difference between those who succeed and those who do not. Interested in a course related to this podcast episode? Visit https://www.FlipThisRiskAcademy.com and join our training mailing list

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In this Mental Health episode Dr Karen Hardy, talks about how the sacrifice of her mother and her mother's belief in her enabled her to take on and succeed at multiple challenges and see how managing risk is an opportunity as opposed to something to be feared.

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1 in 4 children in the U.S. could go hungry because of coronavirus. Help me and a few select chefs defeat the risk of child hunger by watching our cooking videos on You Tube and donating to the No Kid Hungry organization! Visit Flip This Risk TV on You Tube

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Tinisha Agramonte, fmr Director of Civil Rights and Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) at the Small Business Administration and U.S. Department of Commerce brings 25 years to the podcast conversation.  We discuss the issues and opportunities in D&I, what companies can do to make progress, the challenges that remain and the tools for making D&I effective in an organization.

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Blockbuster. Borders. Toys R Us.  What is the common denominator? How well a company handles uncertainty and prepares for it strategically. Dr. Hardy sits down with Dr. Godfrey to chat about why some companies do well during a crisis and why others do not and why it may be attributed to their strategy for managing risk. This episode is for the big company as well as the small business on main street. Make sure you have a strategist on your team that's asking the hard questions about the future of your company.

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Jeff is a successful entrepreneur and proven CEO. He has been part of a number of well-known successful startups, including Priceline.com/Booking.com, uBid.com and more. Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, South America, Africa, and Asia. He supports entrepreneurs and small businesses on a worldwide basis. He is the Chairman of the Global Entrepreneurship Network.

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During the federal government shutdown of 2018, two federal career professionals were faced with the uncertainty around their jobs. Not knowing when the government would reopen again, their destiny was defined by a quick 2 second decision. That decision became the difference between occupying a job in a cubicle and now being featured on the cover of Entrepreneur magazine. [Visit https://www.TheFurloughCheesecake.com]

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Organizations manage all types of risk-- finance, operations, and including risks to diversity and inclusion.

What are these risks and how do we mitigate them? Every risk needs context for effective management and mitigation. Dr. Mark Goulston is the former Advisor for the prosecution for the OJ Simpson trial. We spend this time talking about Risk and Race matters.

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Rick Wade grew up in a small town called Lancaster, SC and learned that risk-taking is part of life. Now he leads the strategic alliances for 3 million businesses at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. In this episode, Rick talks about the NEW ECONOMY, post COVID-19, how businesses need to prepare and the type of leadership that will be needed to forge head into the unknown. Rick also talks about the role risk management will play in the business environment, the opportunities in three specific industries, and why innovation is one of the top areas to focus on right now. 

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Ramy Romany is a renown Eqyptologist who has appeared on the Discovery Channel and History Channel. He has spent his entire life unveiling the mysterious including the most intriguing tombs. He discusses how taking risk as an Egyptologist is no different than managing risk in a company or boardroom and why everyone needs to weigh risk and opportunity appropriately to succeed. Like what you hear? Please give us a rating! Want to learn more about training in Risk Management or earn CE Credits/Points?  Visit https://www.FlipThisRiskAcademy.com

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In this episode, Mark Victor Hansen, renown Global Thought Leader who has sold over 500 million books, and Crystal Dwyer Hansen join me to discuss the key to ultimate success:  ASKING the right questions. 

Mark and Crystal discuss their new book "ASK" and also share how being free from the fear of risk has everything to do with asking the right questions-- by individuals, businesses, and organizations.

What questions do Risk professionals need to ask as we approach the new normal? We discover that question during this great conversation!

You can subscribe and watch the video of this interview on FlipThisRiskTV on YouTube.

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Mark shares his personal challenges in risk taking and how those skills were transferrable to his business setting culminating in a 25+ years of expertise.

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Some decisions need to take into account the opinions of others because it is not uncommon for leaders to become dull of hearing.

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Risk practitioners around the world are curious about the impact Covid19 is having on the profession and how organizations are messaging to its members and the public in general.

What's next for the profession post the pandemic?

In this episode I chat with CarolynWilliams. She shares her thoughts about these issues and the results from a recent global pandemic survey of 900+ risk professionals.

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What can executives learn about risk-taking from an attorney and film producer? According to Nick Nanton, there are four C's that you can practice to transform your relationship with risk-taking: Commitment, Courage, Capability and Confidence

You can now watch a video of our interviews by subscribing to the Flip This Risk TV Network on YouTube!

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In this episode former Chief Statistician for the U.S. and COO for the Census Bureau, Nancy Potok, shares compelling details about her relationship with risk-taking, the current 2020 Census, her thoughts on seizing opportunities and the importance of data when making decisions during times of high risk.

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In this episode, Quentin Allums, TEDx speaker and CEO of Urban Misfit Ventures discusses his insights on inspirational leadership, the power of diversity, and taking a risk on yourself during these challenging times. Poor and homeless while attending college, Quentin has become a successful leader in his own right and provides a rich conversation about what it takes to turn things around.

Quentin is one of the world’s top LinkedIn video creators, personal branding strategist, storyteller, and has spoken at events such as TEDx, VidCon, and INBOUND. He has amassed over 10 million content views, he’s a gamer, and spends a ton of his time with his pup Levi.

You can also watch the live video interview with Quentin Allums when you Subscribe to the Flip This Risk TV Network on YouTube!

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Gain insights about how to pivot your mindset from amateur thoughts to winning professional thoughts that can lead to greater success and taking smart risks.

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In this episode Dr. Hardy provides 5 tips for protecting your organization from reputational harm.

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Find out how to protect your company's wealth through risk management practices

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Dr. Hardy shares her journey of how she found her passion for teaching and educating and tips for overcoming adversity to renew yourself on a path to higher success