Neelu Sethi is the Global CIO of Brinks and a multiple award-winning digital transformation leader with 26+ years of experience across Consumer Product Goods, Hospitality, Healthcare and Textile industries with passion for driving digital innovation & operational excellence.

Learn how her father inspired her to pursue a career in technology despite being a woman in India, 30 years ago, as well as her journey moving up the career ladder at McKesson, Cadbury, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Reddy Ice and now, Brink's Inc.

Connect with Neelu on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelusethi/

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:34 Guest Introduction Neelu Sethi

01:17 What is the best advice you have ever gotten?

01:59 Talk is cheap

02:08 How did you get into technology?

06:59 New Job, New Country

09:23 What motivates you?

11:22 What factors contributed to your success?

14:53 CG Infinity

17:23 What keeps CIO's up at night?

18:55 What advise do you tell your team or mentees?

20:24 How do you approach a possible mentor?

23:29 Aggressive vs Soft...

Lucy Mariappa grew up in India and learned valuable lessons around crisis management from her father who was a police inspector. Since then, she's had 24 years of global experience across 40 countries, in corporate & public sectors, across multiple industries - Technology, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Telecom, Energy, Hardware, Software, Education, Financial, Non-Profit.

She's worked at top technology companies leading the global product development for 32 countries, consulted at Fortune 500 companies & served at industry-leading organizations including SAP, Oracle & large education orgs.

Connect with Lucy on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucy-mariappa-5624147/

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:50 Guest Introduction Lucy Mariappa

01:11 What is the best advice you have ever gotten?

01:39 Childhood Lessons

04:00 What is Courageous Leadership?

08:44 Crisis Management Mindset

12:14 Nurturing Creativity through Technology

14:20 CG Infinity

18:12 Merging Careers

19:32 What kept you going through the low points of your career?

21:49 Favorite topics to talk about

22:45 What kind of legacy you want to leave behind?

23:26 What would you say to your little self?

24:48 Conversation Cards

27:25 Tech CXO Excellence Program

29:00 Outro

What leadership skills will you need in this modern tech world? The old ways of command and control does not work. Learn what's needed to be a great leader.

Trey Smith has been the CIO at multiple firms across the chemical, finance and insurance industries.

On this episode, we discuss leadership lessons in dealing with IT and big business problems. Trey shares his background in technology and how he became interested in the field. He also talks about his first job and the stepping stones that led him to become a CIO. Trey emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the willingness to confront fear in order to grow as a leader. He also discusses the evolving role of the CIO and the need for leaders to have ethics, compassion, and fearlessness. Trey shares his perspective on toxic personalities in the workplace and the importance of creating a positive and supportive team environment. Finally, he reflects on his legacy and the importance of self-acceptance and positive thoughts.

Connect with Trey on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/trey-h-smith/

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:45 Guest Introduction Trey Smith

01:18 Let's Start at the Beginning

02:50 What was your first job?

03:56 How did you get into tech?

05:59 How do you when to take the leap?

07:48 Emotional Intelligence vs Intellectual Intelligence

10:04 3 Leadership Traits We Need to Know

14:38 What does confronting fear looks like to you?

19:10 CG Infinity

20:00 Tips on presenting in front of CEOs, Board of Directors

25:23 How have the CIO role evolved in the last decade?

Learn how a programmer became a divisional CIO at FedEx. Gain insights on harnessing the power of education, mentoring and succession planning to grow your career and lift the next generation.

Cheryl Bevelle-Orange is the Divisional CIO at FedEx and she shares her career journey along with the tips, advice and lessons learned along the way.

Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheryl-bevelle-orange/

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:32 Guest Introduction Cheryl Bevel Orange

01:16 What is the best advice you have ever gotten?

03:25 How do you find your authenticity?

05:37 How did you end up in this career in tech?

08:41 When you started on Fedex, what did you have?

09:39 What is your advice for navigating a tech career?

12:08 What is the difference between a mentor and a sponsor?

14:06 Any tips on how to find mentors and sponsors?

16:15 What project are you most proud of?

18:35 CG Infinity

19:26 What are the lessons you've learned during the low points of your career?

22:00 What did it take for you to become a Divisional CIO?

24:13 What is your advice for succession planning?

26:08 What do you look for in a successor?

What kind of trends or cool tech is coming to DFW airport and an airport near you? Aviation and technology geeks, this one is for you!

Mike Youngs, the VP of IT at DFW Airport in Dallas-Fort Worth and former Deputy CIO at the Phoenix Airport discusses his career in airport technology and shares some insights and advice. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs of customers and providing value through technology. Mike also talks about his passion for airports and the thrill of travel. He mentions some cool tech trends at DFW Airport. Mike highlights the growth of air travel and the need for optimization and sustainability in airport operations. He shares his desire to leave a legacy of serving his family and customers. The podcast ends with a surprise question from a conversation card.

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn at

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-youngs-719a3012/

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:43 Guest Introduction Mike Youngs

01:19 What is the best career advice you have ever gotten?

02:59 What have you learned working in airports?

04:54 Do you still feel a thrill walking through airports?

06:11 What is your favorite airport?

07:38 What is sparked your passion for technology?

Donovan Farrow is the CEO of Alias, which provides cybersecurity services, specializing in preventing, detecting, and responding to cyberattacks. He spent more than 20 years working for Schlumberger Oilfield Services, Loves Travel Stops, Chesapeake Energy and NTT Security in the fields of Information Technology, Information Security, Digital Forensics and Incident Response.

He has provided digital forensic analysis in more than 2,100 court cases, 160 incident response engagements, 250 penetration tests, was appointed Special Master by the Court, sits on the Oklahoma City Community College Advisory Board, and is ACE, PCE, CCE, and GCFA certified.

Connect with Donovan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/donovan-farrow/

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:34 Guest Introduction Donovan Farrow

01:00 What got you into cyber security?

02:05 What were the lessons you learned along the way?

04:03 What drove you to take those risks?

05:41 What are you most afraid of?

08:07 Balancing security and cautiousness

10:51 What is it like being a court room expert witness?

11:38 CG Infinity

13:00 Data Interpretation

13:59 How do you take emotions out of it?

15:24 How do you keep your optimism after what you've seen?

17:00 Giving back to the community

18:43 Tips for people who wants to get into cybersecurity

Janet Robertson is the former CIO at Raytheon Technologies and AVP at AT&T.

She leads massive reorganizations and transformations for industry titans. She is also known for building, mentoring, and empowering extraordinary teams that drive tremendous results.

Connect with Janet on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrroberts...

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:22 Guest Introduction Janet Robertson

00:45 What is the best advice you have received?

01:34 What is the lowest point in your career and how did you navigate that?

05:03 During that low point what is the turning point for you?

06:41 Balancing Soft Skills and Technical Skills

10:30 Was there something that prevented you from being a good leader?

13:39 How do you handle difficult topics?

15:45 CG Infinity

23:08 Tackling Mental Wellness

28:00 Creating an environment of trust

31:49 Wired for belonging and connection

Nayan Patel is a technology executive and former CIO at multiple healthcare organizations including Baylor Health Care System, The Heart Hospital Baylor Plano, as well as Board Member, Hospital IT Advisory at Medtronic.

On this episode, Nayan shares his career advice, emphasizing the importance of having mentors and allocating time for personal growth. He also discusses the future of healthcare, highlighting the use of AI and robotics in improving efficiency and precision in medical procedures. Nayan provides insights on staying updated with technology and building relationships in the industry. He also talks about his own career journey, including overcoming challenges and making career pivots. Nayan emphasizes the importance of empowering teams and giving back to the community.

Connect with Nayan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/nayandpatel/

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:22 Guest Introduction Nayan Patel

00:43 What is the best advice you have received?

03:05 Where do you see healthcare in 5 years?

04:08 Are we ever going to see robots performing surgeries?

05:39 How do you keep up with all the tech in healthcare?

06:48 How do you make time?

07:38 Were you always curious about technology?

09:47 What is your first job?

10:27 What lessons did you learn from your previous jobs?

12:05 Low points in your career

14:17 Tech and Business

15:17 CG Infinity