Episodes

  • Defining the Narrative with AI

    Defining the Narrative with AI
    Sep 11 2024
    This installment of The Axis Effect features Jennifer Bourn, Chief Marketing Officer at Motivation AI. Utilizing AI in an innovative way that few companies do, Motivations AI offers a narrative-based personality assessment to users. But what makes Motivations AI so special is their ability to personalize that assessment on a level rarely seen, with each individual assessment designed around the stories of the people taking said assessment. Combining those personal stories with over 50 years worth of empirical and behavioral data, and Motivations AI effectively gives people the opportunity to understand themselves in a way they never have before, all with the goal of making them better workers and leaders for their teams. Bourn discusses how Motivations AI respects thee fact that no two leaders are the same and why this is where her company thrives, how the program combines science with AI and individuality, and what the assessment reveals. To learn more, tune in to “Defining the Narrative of AI.”
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    32 mins
  • Driving Digital Profitability

    Driving Digital Profitability
    Sep 4 2024
    This installment of The Axis Effect features Rose Hamilton, Founder of Compass Rose Ventures. In a where breaking through consumer industries is more daunting than ever, Hamilton possesses a valuable toolset of experience that few can match. With over two decades of experience working with over 30 different private equity firms and consumer brands, including serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at Pet360 and the Chief Digital and eCommerce Officer at The Vitamin Shoppe. Now, she brings that wealth of experience to a wide range of industries through Compass Rose Ventures, where Hamilton and her team advise clients with the intent of helping growing brands achieve the necessary funding needed and eventually launch them to the forefront of mainstream consumer audiences. Hamilton discusses the importance of purpose-driven decision-making, why holding the proper individuals accountable to respective responsibilities is crucial to maintaining an effective infrastructure, and how taking the time to destress can be a game changer for leaders of any company. To learn more, tune in to “Driving Digital Profitability.”
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    36 mins
  • Global Health Inequities: Part 2

    Global Health Inequities: Part 2
    Aug 28 2024
    This installment of The Axis Effect continues the conversation with Shanil Ebrahim, Partner and the National Life Sciences and Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada. Returning where the previous episode left off, Ebrahim discusses why and how telemedicine’s role as a lifeline for the underserved makes it a necessity in many places around the world, the possibility of a “universal health line” along with challenges needed to overcome to make that a reality, the importance of integrating telemedicine-like services within the mental health community, and how Deloitte is looking to use its position in the healthcare industry to improve lives around the world. To learn more, tune in to “Global Health Inequities Part 2.”
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    30 mins
  • Global Health Inequities: Part 1

    Global Health Inequities: Part 1
    Aug 21 2024
    This installment of The Axis Effect features the return of Shanil Ebrahim, Partner and the National Life Sciences and Healthcare Consulting Leader at Deloitte Canada. In a world with constantly evolving technology, healthcare finds itself at the forefront of innovation. Yet, despite the innovations, the inequality in access to said healthcare becomes worse on a consistent basis. Thankfully, the world has taken notice, and numerous groups all around are working to close the gap of disparity. Ebrahim discusses some of the underlying causes for these issues, how telemedicine can allow healthcare access for individuals who are geographically separated from physical healthcare centers, why healthcare should be a fundamental right, and possible solutions for lower-income countries where healthcare access is minimal. To learn more, tune in to “Global Health Inequities Part 1.”
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    34 mins
  • Paving the Way of Sports & Technology

    Paving the Way of Sports & Technology
    Aug 14 2024
    This installment of The Axis Effect features Jeff Hintz, Executive Director at Sports Tech HQ. In a time where every industry is becoming further faced with the opportunity to embrace innovative technologies, Sports Tech HQ is doing just that for the sport-related industries of Indiana, investing in innovative startups and facilitating collaboration between the next generation’s pioneers in sports technology businesses throughout Indiana. Hintz discusses Indiana’s crucial history for sports, how sports can become a crucial part of any economy, and the growing relevance of technology to the sports industry. To learn more, tune in to “Paving the Way of Sports & Technology.”
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    43 mins
  • Finding the Logic in Leadership

    Finding the Logic in Leadership
    Aug 7 2024
    This installment of The Axis Effect features Chia-Lin Simmons, CEO at LogicMark. With nearly 20 years in business, LogicMark specializes in lifesaving medical alert devices that look to help the elderly contact emergency services. The company’s journey has been anything but calm, and their latest CEO, Simmons, has worked tirelessly to bring them back into the light as a top-tier microcap medical company. Simmons discusses the importance of bringing in outside leadership when change is needed, her journey with LogicMark, and why leaders need to feel a connection with their company if they are to make the maximum impact. To learn more, tune in to “Finding the Logic in Leadership.”
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    48 mins
  • Bringing Stories to Life

    Bringing Stories to Life
    Jul 31 2024
    This installment of The Axis Effect features Mark Sullivan. With a career in writing that spans multiple facets, Sullivan did not begin writing the fiction he is known for until he was 30, studying journalism before spending time in the Peace Corps teaching English to children in the Sahara Desert. Since publishing his first novel in 1994, Sullivan has focused his works on using true stories that move him to tell a real story with a fictitious lens. His success speaks for itself, co-writing five books with the legendary James Patterson. Most recently, Sullivan published The Last Green Valley, a story of forced child soldiers in Africa. Sullivan discusses his writing process, the real-life experiences that inspired his books, and the importance of using his stories to increase awareness among his readers. To learn more, tune in to “Bringing Stories to Life”
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    38 mins
  • Global News Watch: Global Update on the U.S. Role in War & Politics

    Global News Watch: Global Update on the U.S. Role in War & Politics
    Jul 24 2024
    Global News Watch: Global Update on the U.S. Role in War & Politics Global News Watch and Michael Patrick Mulroy are here to discuss the pressing developments regarding the U.S.’s role in war and politics. As conflicts in Ukraine and Israel intensify, Mulroy addresses the future of U.S. involvement, the potential for other countries to step in, the influence of non-governmental entities in these conflicts, and the immediate need for increased humanitarian efforts worldwide. The urgency of these issues demands your attention. To learn more, tune into “Global News Watch: Global Update on the U.S. Role in War & Politics.”
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    48 mins