Empower Hour: Recent Episodes
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We're sharing area leaders’ innovative stories where solid business principles intersect with digital transformation and a consciousness that capitalism empowers the community.
Despite being a James Beard Award semifinalist and earning glowing praise in The New York Times, Chef BJ Lieberman isn't one to rest on his laurels in the culinary haven of Columbus, Ohio.
Step into the dynamic world of data-driven decision-making to predict customer behavior, where you'll find yourself eager to weave Bill's innovative insights into your own business narrative.
Level up your cyber strategy game with insights that will safeguard your business's future – a must-listen for business professionals seeking to stay ahead in the digital realm.
Learning has the power to change one's career. Hear how a fast-growing start-up promotes a unique approach to developing and retaining professionals, empowering engagement and firm growth.
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The job market has allowed companies like GBQ to think more broadly about talent attraction and growth opportunities. This conversation highlights Columbus State's innovative collaboration with local employers, including GBQ.
The (digital) future waits for no one. Embrace uncertainty, ride waves of change, and dive into boundless opportunities with this futurist, strategist, and disruptive innovation extraordinaire.
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Discover with us the secrets of science woven into everyday wonders and explore the "chemical reactions" behind the success of COSI President & CEO (and seven-time Emmy award winner!) Dr. Frederic Bertley.
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When it comes to Michele's brand strategy firm, making waves (and headlines) is a good thing. After all, surges of opportunity help clients rise above the competition; they spark innovation and empower growth, and, in this case, unite corporate culture and customer experience.
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When it comes to Michelle and her nationally recognized brand strategy firm, Baker Creative, making waves (and headlines) is a good thing. Positive surges of opportunity spark innovation and empower growth, particularly when it comes to uniting corporate culture to enhance customer experience.
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When tasked with describing herself using only hashtags, Monica favored #LovingLife #NeverMetAStranger #SmileOften. While these qualities have contributed to her success as a sales, business development and marketing leader in start-ups and Fortune 500 companies for over 15 years, we have a few more to add: #PSICoOwner #WomanInIT #GoalChaser.
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Whether you know him as Bryan, Coach Driscoll, or team-building extraordinaire, there’s no denying his contributions (in the office or on a football field!) provide meaningful impact and transform cultures by empowering individuals to operate from a place of confidence.
Whether you know him as Bryan, Coach Driscoll, or team-building extraordinaire, there’s no denying his contributions (in the office or on a football field!) provide meaningful impact and transform cultures by empowering individuals to operate from a place of confidence.
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Go “off script” with this improv virtuoso, author, speaker, coach, podcaster, communication expert (and accidental accountant!) to explore how mastering the art of business improv reinvents the way individuals and teams connect, communicate and collaborate.
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If there’s one thing Katy knows best, it’s this: when you keep your mind and body in a healthy place, the demands of everyday life become far more manageable. A passionate, creative, and visionary businesswoman, Katy would agree that pressure is real (yet so is the opportunity to thrive!).
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Helen Patton has decades of information security experience, including working at JPMorgan Chase, The Ohio State University, and Cisco. Perhaps the most rewarding – and fun – aspect is sharing all she has learned, most recently in her book, Navigating the Cybersecurity Career Path.
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Podcast host Doug Davidson and Lisa Patt-McDaniel go way back. Not only did he make the introduction to her husband, but he influenced her professional career while attending Miami University. From politics to public service, Lisa’s passion for people continues to make an impact.
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When it comes to leadership, former OSU Buckeye Maddy McIntyre hits it out of the park. Born and raised in San Diego and a seeker of adventures (from surfing to softball!), she shares her latest professional endeavors along with insight on the next generation of leaders.
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Storyteller, speaker and security architect only begin to describe cyber expert and enthusiast Jerod Brennan. Learn how he went off-script to explore a career in technology with the goal of helping folks get one step closer to doing what they want to do - securely.
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The Crew is a team of firsts – first club in MLS, first soccer-specific stadium, and recipient of its first international trophy win in 2021. Crew President & General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko, though, is no rookie to the world of soccer – on and off the field.
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Keith Stevens went from copier technician to managing a multi-million dollar technology business. Whether pivoting post-pandemic or adding value through nonprofit work and mentoring, you won't find this golfer and chess player on the sidelines.
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Laurence Jones's five words of wisdom: be a professional problem solver. Whether working to help organizations prepare for and manage risk or investing in his community and alma mater, this UC Bearcat knows a thing or two about empowering growth.
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As a U.S. Army veteran, selfless service in the pursuit of the greater good is A-Jay Orr’s binary code. And it's those seven values he learned at age 17 that prompted this entrepreneur and author to future-proof businesses through innovative cybersecurity solutions.
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Serial entrepreneur, cybersecurity educator and adventurer, Derek Harp has relentlessly pursued new ideas to change the world. You could say this Eagle Scout, former U.S. Navy Officer, and open water diver has never been afraid to jump feet first into making an impact.
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