Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations.

In this episode, GDS Group presenter Stephanie Garey sits down with Jessica Deckinger, CEO, operating partner, and board member, renowned for her expertise in integrated brand marketing and digital strategy. Join us as we explore the current marketing landscape, the challenges facing leaders, and strategies for doing more with less. Learn how AI is revolutionising marketing, the importance of evolving thinking about work, and surviving in a fractional life!

Discussion Points:

• What are the key challenges marketing leaders are facing in today's marketing landscape?
• How can marketing teams cope with limited resources and staff?
• What strategies and AI tools can organisations employ to effectively implement AI in marketing while managing costs and resources?

Get in touch

• Connect with our guest Jessica Deckinger
• Connect with host Stephanie Garey
• Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com

Resources mentioned in this episode

• GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables
• GDS Group – Summits
• If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

AI tools Jessica recommended:

• Copy.ai - for writing sequences
• SundaySky.com - data enabled personalized video content at scale for ABM and other marketing
• 6Sense.com - Intent tool to learn who's searching for your solutions
• The ones Jessica is comparing and testing for AI + Data regression against campaigns are Rockerbox + Adriel + Norhbeam

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we delve into the role of retail leadership with our inspiring guest Steve Worthy - CEO, coach and podcast host.

Steve’s mission is to make senior leaders more profitable, both personally and professionally, and in this episode, he offers valuable perspectives on the evolving landscape of retail leadership. Gain insights into the challenges faced by senior retail leaders, and the innovative approachability framework - S.M.I.L.E - designed to empower aspiring leaders. Let us know what you think of this episode at podcast@gdsgroup.com.

Discussion points

· What makes a great retail leader, and what makes retail leaders the best in business?

· What does the leadership development gap within retail look like, and what is being done to change it?

· How can aspiring leaders get started?

Get in touch

· Connect with Steve Worthy

· Connect with Stephanie Garey

· Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com

Resources mentioned in this episode

· Learn more about Worthy Retail

· GDS Group – Meet the Boss roundtables

· GDS Group – Summits

· If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Virtual Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group

Welcome to Strategy for Breakfast! The podcast about real business challenges based on real business conversations. In this episode, we’re talking to a mastermind of strategizing. Rich Horwath is the founder and CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute. He’s also a NY Times and WSJ bestselling author. For 21 years, Rich has helped top executives think, plan and act strategically to achieve develop their strategic capabilities. In this podcast, Rich shares his real-world approaches on how to help leaders develop their strategic capabilities. Let us know what you think of this episode at podcast@gdsgroup.com

Discussion points:

· What are the best ways to strategize towards achieving goals?

· What are some reasons why an executive is unable to succeed? What’s standing in their way?

· When it comes to setting a goal or vision, what principles have withstood the test of time?

Get in touch:

· Connect with Rich Horwath

· Connect with Rebecca Solomon

· Or email podcast@gdsgroup.com 

Resources mentioned in this episode:

· GDS Group – In-Person Events

· GDS Group – Meet the Boss Roundtables

· GDS Group – Summits 

· If you want to join our community of executives leading the way in business and digital transformation, sign up here: The Leading Provider of Executive Events & Summits | GDS Group