Today’s episode of The G&T Sessions has been brewing for a while. Andrew Turner interviews Dan Meredith, discussing topics such as authenticity on social media, the importance of consistency in podcasting, and the genesis of Dan's first book, that he wrote just over 8 years ago, to launch at an event with Gary V and is called ‘How To Be F*cking Awesome". Dan Meredith is a business coach, mentor & speaker specialising in growth, mindset and productivity with a focus on helping people achieve a successful and sustainable entrepreneurial career. We touch on the challenges and setbacks Dan faced in his personal and professional life, including the loss of his father and a serious motorcycle accident. Dan shares his philosophy of aggressively leveling up and finding a balance between success and happiness. He emphasises the importance of focusing on what truly matters and removing negative influences from one's life. Dan emphasises the importance of taking risks, being disciplined, and maintaining a positive attitude. He shares personal stories and insights on gratitude, human connection, and the balance between technology and humanity. Dan encourages listeners to make a positive impact and not be afraid to try new things. He also announces the upcoming launch of his new book and explains about his active community “Coffee with Dan” which was initiated after his marathon of writing his first book and drinking too much coffee for 3.5 days.

Links

@therealdanmeredith on Instagram

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Authenticity on Social Media

04:09 The Genesis of Dan's First Book

09:59 The Importance of Consistency in Podcasting

14:33 Overcoming Challenges and Setbacks

32:14 Taking Risks and Pushing Boundaries

38:34 The Power of Discipline and Consistency

43:41 Gratitude and Maintaining a Positive Attitude

49:13 Human Connection in a Digital World

53:06 Making a Positive Impact and Leaving a Legacy

Here are some takeaways from this episode

• Authenticity on social media can create a strong connection with your audience.
• Consistency is key in podcasting and can lead to long-term success.
• Challenges and setbacks are a part of life, and it's important to find resilience and learn from them.
• Success should not come at the expense of happiness and personal well-being.
• Focusing on what truly matters and removing negative influences can lead to a more fulfilling life. Take calculated risks and push yourself out of your comfort zone.
• Consistently do the work and focus on the things that will lead to growth and success.
• Practice gratitude and maintain a positive attitude, even in the face of setbacks.
• Value human connection and strive for a balance between technology and humanity.
• Make a positive impact and leave a legacy that you can be proud of.

Today's episode of The G&T sessions we are joined by Matt Callanan, a Mindset coach, Hypnotherapist and lecturer, talking about visualization, hypnosis, and leveraging dyslexia as a superpower. Matt shares his experiences using visualization and hypnosis to help people overcome fears, pass exams, and achieve their goals. He also discusses the power of creating a vision board and taking action to make opportunities happen. The conversation highlights the importance of reframing dyslexia and other neurodivergent thinking as strengths rather than limitations. Matt's journey from a career in media to coaching and lecturing demonstrates the power of embracing one's true talents and passions. Matt Callanan shares his journey from being a DJ to finding his passion in filmmaking and coaching. He emphasizes the importance of helping others and making a positive difference in the world. Matt discusses his role as a coach, helping individuals overcome limiting beliefs and unlock their true potential. He highlights the need for accountability and mindset shifts to achieve personal and professional growth. Matt's coaching approach is tailored to each individual's needs, regardless of their age or industry. Matt Callanan shares his experience with group coaching and the power of accountability. He discusses the benefits of doing activities like CrossFit in a group setting, where the community and shared experience push individuals to achieve more. Matt also emphasizes the importance of visual accountability and taking action in the moment, rather than putting tasks off. He highlights the role of coaching in helping individuals break negative patterns and create positive ripple effects in their lives and relationships. Matt shares his journey to becoming a National Coaching Awards > Transformational Coach of the Year and the importance of collecting evidence and testimonials to support one's claims. Enjoy !!!

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Colorful Beginnings

08:10 The Power of Visualization and Hypnosis

30:12 Exploring Different Passions

37:23 Making a Positive Difference

45:30 Coaching and Unlocking Potential

52:26 Accountability and Action

01:02:35 The Power of Group Coaching and Accountability

Here’s the links:

https://www.121matt.com/

https://www.instagram.com/coachcallanan/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcallanan/

In this latest The G&T Sessions episode, Christopher Lochhead discusses the importance of category design and being different in business. He shares insights from his book 'Play Bigger' and emphasises the need for companies to create their own market categories rather than competing in existing ones. Lochhead also highlights the role of courage and originality in building legendary startups and brands. He challenges the notion of emulating successful companies like Apple and emphasises the importance of standing out and creating new paths. The conversation also touches on the epidemic of "samey" brands and the challenges of modeling new categories. This part of the conversation explores various examples of category design and the importance of standing out rather than fitting in. It discusses Google's failed attempts at category design with their products, as well as successful examples like Dude Wipes and Chirp. The conversation emphasises the need for bravery and courage in category design, as well as the desire to create a new and different future. It also highlights the importance of being an evangelist for a category and the criticism that often comes with it. In this episode, Christopher Lochhead discusses his experience writing books and mini books, including the Category Pirates series. He also mentions the possibility of creating category pirate swag and hosting an event. Lochhead emphasises the rise of the creative capitalist and the need to shift from being a knowledge worker to becoming a creator capitalist. He explains that the future belongs to those who can create net new value and capitalise on it. Lochhead concludes by encouraging listeners to think critically and embrace creativity and category design.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Studio Setup

01:26 The Man Cave in Santa Cruz

03:04 The Creation and Success of the Book 'Play Bigger'

06:49 The Courage to Be Different

10:10 Emulating Apple and the Importance of Originality

13:08 The Epidemic of Samey Brands

17:33 The Fear of Defining a New Path

19:03 The Mental Scaffolding of Competing to Win

21:45 The Category Makes the Brand

23:28 The Importance of Niching Down

25:57 Creating a New Market Category

30:00 The Challenges of Modeling a New Category

34:18 The Role of Planning and Finance in Playing It Safe

36:03 The Role of VCs in Betting on Radical Futures

37:01 The Example of Google's Gemini in the AI Market

37:33 Google's MeToo Product and Category Design

39:23 Google's Sunset of Google Podcasts

40:10 Google's Failed Attempts at Category Design

42:11 Dude Wipes: Niche Down and Category Design

46:19 Chirp: Combining Categories for Innovation

49:45 Category Design as a Fracture

53:05 Category Design as Problem Framing

56:00 Category Design as Ownership of a Problem

57:26 Category Designers as Evangelists

01:02:19 Different Wins, Better Loses

01:06:06 Bravery and Courage in Category Design

01:09:31 The Desire to Fit In and the Need to Stand Out

01:15:31 The Marriott Lobby Mentality

01:19:26 The Fear of Being Fired vs. Radical Differentiation

01:22:16 Writing Books and Mini Books

01:24:01 Category Pirate Swag

01:25:35 Hosting an Event

01:26:17 The Rise of the Creative Capitalist

01:30:05 The Future of Work

01:31:14 Becoming a Creative Capitalist

01:34:30 Embracing Creativity and Category Design

01:38:29 Concluding Thoughts

01:49:31 Getting in Touch with Christopher Lochhead

In this conversation, Jon Hammond discusses the impact of technology on society and the challenges and opportunities it presents.

Takeaways

• The fourth industrial revolution is characterized by the convergence of various technologies, such as AI, cloud computing, and quantum computing.
• Focus and productivity are crucial in a hyper-connected world, and individuals can leverage tools like task lists and time blocking to optimize their performance.
• AI-powered attacks, such as spearfishing through deepfakes, pose significant risks, and organizations need to be vigilant and implement robust security measures.
• The future of AI holds both promise and challenges, with the potential to augment human capabilities and improve productivity, but also requiring careful oversight and governance. Learn from the negative effects of social media and strive for a better future.
• Promote diversity in AI models to ensure fairness and avoid concentration of power.
• Balance regulation and innovation in AI development to foster progress while ensuring safety.
• Optimize for learning and personal growth to adapt to the rapidly changing world.
• Embrace failure and take risks to discover new opportunities and make a positive impact.
• Continuously learn and stay curious to keep up with the evolving landscape of technology.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:38 The Fourth Industrial Revolution

08:14 Overcoming Challenges and Leveraging Strengths

11:31 Productivity and Cognitive Load

16:06 The Impact of Technology on Attention and Focus

20:48 The Acceleration of Technological Revolutions

23:07 The Implications of AI and Automation

30:36 The Evolution of Technology and Its Impact on Society

33:49 The Rise of AI-Powered Attacks

35:43 The Future of AI and Augmented Humanity

36:15 The Challenges of Oversight and Governance

37:22 The Negative Effects of Social Media

39:52 Learning from the Social Media Era

41:48 The Importance of Diversity in AI Models

44:09 The Future of AI: Diversity and Openness

46:16 Balancing Regulation and Innovation in AI

49:03 Optimizing for Learning and Personal Growth

52:31 The Role of Testing in AI Development

54:49 Taking Initiative and Doing the Right Thing

57:10 Embracing Failure and Taking Risks

01:01:35 The Importance of Continuous Learning

Jon leads the Specialist business for AWS for UKIR, including AI/ML, Compute, Storage, , HPC, Networking, Autonomous vehicles, Quantum Computing, and more. Prior to joining AWS, Jon was a Managing Director at Accenture where he led the DevOps and Full Stack Engineering business in the UK, as well as being responsible for their Global DevOps Service. His work was recognized by the Computing magazine in 2020, when he was voted the DevOps Manager of the year for the UK. He is a Fellow of the British Computer Society, has a 2:1 in Computer Science from Reading University, and received an A in A-Level Computer science at age 13. He is passionate about diversity and neurodiversity and speaks about the subject regularly to raise awareness.

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Thousand-Brains-New-Theory-Intelligence/dp/1541675819

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> How to contact you

jon@hammant.io

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhammant

Jan Bosch joins the G&T Sessions today, discussing the importance of innovation and technology in driving human progress.

Takeaways

• Innovation and technology are key drivers of human progress.
• Industry-academia collaboration faces challenges due to differences in cycle times and priorities.
• Business agility is crucial for organizations to respond quickly to market changes.
• Federated learning and distributed AI offer new approaches to data privacy and model training.
• Truly cross-functional teams are essential for end-to-end value delivery.
• Keeping innovations alive in large organizations requires finding a balance between autonomy and alignment with career goals.
• Clarifying one's purpose is essential for personal and professional growth.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

07:14 The Importance of Innovation and Technology

12:06 Challenges in Industry-Academia Collaboration

18:12 Software Center and Accelerating Digital Transformation

24:05 The Need for Business Agility and the Limitations of Agile

26:16 Federated Learning and Distributed AI

30:47 The Transition to Truly Cross-Functional Teams

35:36 Lean Management and Organizational Deforestation

36:10 Value Models and Autonomy

39:02 BAPO Model and Organizational Structure

40:12 Innovation and Organizational Structure

43:14 Keeping Innovations Alive

45:31 Pearls of Wisdom

49:18 Purpose and Education

51:18 Founder-led Purpose-driven Startups

54:44 Digital Product Management Week

57:03 Living in the Nordics

Jan Bosch is professor at Chalmers University Technology in Gothenburg, Sweden and director of the Software Center (www.software-center.se), a strategic partner-funded collaboration between more than 15 large European companies (including Ericsson, Volvo Cars, Volvo Trucks, Saab Defense, Scania, Siemens and Bosch) and five universities focused on digitalization. Earlier, he worked as Vice President Engineering Process at Intuit Inc where he also led Intuit's Open Innovation efforts and headed the central mobile technologies team. Before Intuit, he was vice president and head of the Software and Application Technologies Laboratory at Nokia Research Center, Finland. Prior to joining Nokia, he headed the software engineering research group at the University of Groningen, The Netherlands. He received a MSc degree from the University of Twente, The Netherlands, and a PhD degree from Lund University, Sweden.

His research activities include digitalisation, evidence-based development, business ecosystems, artificial intelligence and machine/deep learning, software architecture, software product families and software variability management. He is the author of several books including "Design and Use of Software Architectures: Adopting and Evolving a Product Line Approach" published by Pearson Education (Addison-Wesley & ACM Press) and ÒSpeed, Data and Ecosystems: Excelling in a Software-Driven WorldÓ published by Taylor and Francis, editor of several books and volumes and author of hundreds of research articles. He is editor for Journal of Systems and Software as well as Science of Computer Programming, chaired several conferences as general and program chair, served on numerous program committees and organised countless workshops. Jan is a fellow member of the International Software Product Management Association (ISPMA) and a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Science.

Jan serves on the boards of Burt Intelligence, Shelfplanner and Strawberry planet. Earlier he served on the boards of IVER and Peltarion and was chairman of the boards of Auqtus, Fidesmo and Remente. In the startup space, Jan is an angel investor in several startup companies. He also runs a boutique consulting firm, Boschonian AB, that offers its clients support around the implications of digitalization including the management of R&D and innovation. For more information see his website: www.janbosch.com.

In this LIVE from SXSW today, 2nd time guest and long-time friend of the show, Joe Toscano discusses his journey and the impact of his book 'Automating Humanity' and his collaboration with Beeple Crap. He also talks about his involvement in the Netflix film 'The Social Dilemma' and the recognition and influence it has brought. Joe shares his visionary perspective and the skepticism he faced in the early stages of his work. He highlights his collaboration with Senator Gwinardas on new bills focused on children's privacy and protections. Joe also discusses the importance of eliminating addictive feeds for kids and the potential impact of these efforts. In this conversation, Joe Toscano discusses the ban on TikTok and the alignment within politicians on the threat of technology to national security. He emphasizes the need for comprehensive regulations and protections in the United States. Joe also introduces DataGrade, a company that assesses the risk and value of data in the supply chain. He explains how DataGrade helps privacy consultants and firms expedite their work and reduce cycle times. Joe concludes by mentioning his upcoming book on privacy in an AI era.

Takeaways

• Joe Toscano's book 'Automating Humanity' and his collaboration with Beeplecrap have had a significant impact and recognition.
• The Netflix film 'The Social Dilemma' has brought Joe's work to a wider audience and increased his influence.
• Joe's visionary perspective and his ability to anticipate the impact of technology on society have been key to his success.
• Collaboration with policymakers, such as Senator Gwinardas, is crucial in enacting meaningful change in areas like children's privacy and protections. The ban on TikTok highlights the growing concern about the threat of technology to national security.
• There is a need for comprehensive regulations and protections to address the risks associated with data sharing and usage.
• DataGrade provides a solution for privacy consultants and firms to expedite their work and assess the risk and value of data in the supply chain.
• Joe Toscano is working on a new book that explores privacy in an AI era and aims to educate readers on data lineage and responsible data practices.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Catching Up

01:18 Joe Toscano's Book and Collaboration with Beeple crap

03:06 The Social Dilemma and Joe's Role

04:06 Collaborating with Beeple crap

04:35 The Impact of Automating Humanity

05:05 Writing Book Number Two

05:40 The Social Dilemma and Joe's Vision

06:16 Joe's Influence and Visionary Perspective

06:45 The Film and Joe's Collaboration with Tristan Harris

07:15 Recognition and Impact of Joe's Work

08:07 The Journey and Skepticism

09:18 Joe's Work with Senator Gwinardas

10:17 New Bills on Children's Privacy and Protections

11:11 Eliminating Addictive Feeds for Kids

12:40 The Impact of Algorithmic Manipulation

13:10 The Importance of Protecting Kids' Privacy

13:26 Status of the Bills and Potential Impact

13:56 Discussion about TikTok and national security

16:00 Hope for comprehensive protections in the United States

23:42 The need for comprehensive regulations and protections

26:05 Introduction to DataGrade and its purpose

29:19 DataGrade's focus on privacy consultants and firms

30:37 Assessing risk and value of data in the supply chain

34:47 Joe Toscano's upcoming book on privacy in an AI era

38:22 Discussion about Joe Toscano's next book and potential collaboration with Mike Winkleman

Links

Instagram @realjoet

https://www.datagrade.com

In this latest episode, Andrew Turner interviews Beth Ellison, Founder of Abe, a career management platform. Beth shares her journey from being a chief people officer in a major sports team to becoming an entrepreneur. She explains the inspiration behind Abe and how it helps individuals make better career decisions by leveraging their own data. Beth highlights the importance of aligning personal needs and values with job opportunities. She also discusses the challenges and rewards of building a tech team and the impact of Abe on users' career trajectories. In this conversation, Beth Elletson, Founder and CEO of Abe.Work, discusses her journey as an entrepreneur and the challenges she has faced. She emphasizes the importance of navigating challenges, learning from mistakes, and being accountable for one's own success. Beth also highlights the commitment and expectations of founders and the need to adapt to AI in the workplace. She shares her vision for Abe.Work and its role in empowering decision-making and preparing the workforce for AI. Beth concludes by encouraging individuals to bet on themselves and be authentic in their career journeys.

Takeaways

• Abe is a career management platform that allows individuals to leverage their own data to make better career decisions.
• Aligning personal needs and values with job opportunities is crucial for career fulfillment.
• Building a tech team requires finding the right talent and fostering a collaborative and engaged work environment.
• The JobFit IQ assessment on Abe helps individuals gain self-awareness and make informed career choices. Navigate challenges and learn from mistakes to grow as an entrepreneur.
• Hold yourself accountable and align expectations with your team.
• Founders must be committed and understand the different levels of commitment from team members.
• Prepare for the impact of AI in the workplace and embrace its potential.
• Use AI to empower decision-making and streamline processes.
• Balance structure and innovation in startups.
• Companies should invest in training and development to prepare the workforce for AI.
• Be proactive in adapting to AI and embrace its potential for growth.
• Streamline decision-making with AI tools and resources.
• Abe.Work focuses on individual users and strategic partnerships with coaches and organizations.
• Bet on yourself and be authentic in your career journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting

03:17 The Birth of Abe

08:15 Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship

12:07 Building a Tech Team

16:05 The Concept of Abe: Career Management Platform

20:03 The JobFit IQ Assessment

25:01 The Impact of Abe on Career Decision-Making

27:36 Peaks and Valleys of the Entrepreneurial Journey

30:44 Navigating Challenges and Learning from Mistakes

31:13 The Importance of Accountability and Alignment

32:14 The Commitment and Expectations of Founder

33:05 Adapting to AI in the Workplace

34:08 Using AI to Empower Decision-Making

35:21 Balancing Structure and Innovation in Startups

36:13 Preparing the Workforce for AI

38:03 The Role of Companies in AI Adoption

39:24 The Impact of AI on Jobs and Roles

41:31 Streamlining Decision-Making with AI

42:40 Abe's Focus on Individual Users and Enterprise Partnerships

45:31 Bet on Yourself and Be Authentic

Beth Elletson, former Chief People Officer in Major League Baseball, founded Abe, a data-driven career co-pilot that serves as a win-win solution for both job seekers and companies. Abe guides professionals to make informed decisions for a fulfilling career path while streamlining the hiring process for companies, ensuring seamless matches between skilled professionals and suitable job opportunities. With 15 years of HR executive experience and a University of Florida alumna, Beth brings expertise and energy to her work, balancing professional pursuits with raising two boys.

Links

Abe.work Take Our Free Abe JobFit IQ

LinkedIn: Beth Elletson, SHRM-SCP | LinkedIn or Beth@abe.work