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Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. James Christopher Edge - Chief, U.S. Marshals - Leadership

With over 20 years in the US Marshal Service, and 6 years in the military police, Chris is a self described student of leadership. He has been known to lead DISC and Adaptive Leadership training and special shout out to the fact he has also gone through our level 1 AQai certification program. Ross and Chris talk about growing up in the military, film, temperance, self awareness, taking care of employees, passion, Chris Voss, controlling emotions, role playing, practicing control in the workplace, having a plan B, bringing in other people, giving people value, understanding environments, pleasant conversations, empathy, peoples...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Emily James - Head of Talent Procurement at BP

Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Emily James, the Head of Talent Procurement at British Petroleum (BP.) Emily is an accomplished HR leader, with an impressive track record in leadership and category management across the spectrum of HR. With Over 10 years at BP, time at Citi and also JP Morgan. I met Emily at the World Commerce and Contracting Conference in Malaga earlier this year, where I led a keynote on adaptability intelligence and several VIP workshops on building workforce adaptability. And Emily was part of a breakfast panel with inspiring women to discuss inclusivity and diversity that...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat - Charles Ferri - Co-Founder & CEO The Hudson House & Distillery

'Succeeding by never giving up.' Charles was a Manhattan Banker, not happy with his life, after nearly 10 years he made the choice to get out. Setting up several nightclubs and lounges, his own vodka brand, and now turned destination distillery experience owner. Creator of Star Vodka, a long journey of research which took him to Moscow to learn how they do it - and a desire to 'do it better'. The Hudson House New York is the first of its kind in the region. Hosting a craft distillery, event venue and boutique hotel and restaurant. From zoning challenges this...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Lee Scott - Inspiring leaders

Lee is Founder and Chief Change Agent at Unleashing Leaders. I've been looking forward to hosting Lee on the show, ever since we met 6 months ago at XPrize visioneering. We connected instantly and I'm excited to learn more about his journey, the genesis of Unleashing Leaders and share his wisdom with you all. Lee Scott is a prolific practitioner and educator of leadership. And has significantly impacted both the public and private sectors. As the Founder and Chief Change Agent of Unleashing Leaders, Lee has dedicated over 27 years to inspiring leaders to more powerfully connect and contribute to...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Lee Scott - Inspiring leaders

Lee is Founder and Chief Change Agent at Unleashing Leaders. I've been looking forward to hosting Lee on the show, ever since we met 6 months ago at XPrize visioneering. We connected instantly and I'm excited to learn more about his journey, the genesis of Unleashing Leaders and share his wisdom with you all. Lee Scott is a prolific practitioner and educator of leadership. And has significantly impacted both the public and private sectors. As the Founder and Chief Change Agent of Unleashing Leaders, Lee has dedicated over 27 years to inspiring leaders to more powerfully connect and contribute to...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Georg Schütz - Leadership Coaching

We recorded this special episode live whilst in Heidelberg with our remarkable guest, Georg Schütz, one of our AQai Certified Partners. Georg is a visionary in the field of leadership coaching and systemic team development. With a rich academic background from LMU Munich in human medicine to specialized training in systemic business coaching and hypnosystemic concepts, Georg brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to every engagement. For over a decade, Georg has been at the forefront of transforming how leadership and communication are perceived and implemented across various industries. As a seasoned trainer and coach, he has influenced numerous organizations, including...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Paul Cameron Findlay - Leadership training and Development

Paul is a true innovator in learning and leadership development, changing how these disciplines are perceived and enacted globally. Paul has dedicated his career to dismantling the status quo, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in leadership training and development. Before his current role at REACH Ecosystem, as CEO of Professional Development Training (PDT) for over a decade, he led its expansion across Australia and internationally, focusing on delivering impactful on-site training and psychometric tools. He also served as Project Manager at the University of Queensland, where he implemented a sophisticated travel management system. Additionally, Paul contributed as a...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. - Evan Ryan - AI Enhancing Productivity

Ryan automates boring, repetitive work to make humans more human. Evan Ryan, is at the forefront of AI innovation. As the Founder and CEO of Teammate AI and Co-Founder of Lede AI, Evan is transforming how businesses and news platforms leverage AI to enhance productivity and content generation. His belief that every individual can engage in more fascinating and motivating work with the aid of AI is not just a vision but a reality he's creating for hundreds of businesses. From optimizing operations without ballooning payrolls to generating unique news briefs in seconds, Evan’s work embodies the massive power of...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. - Evan Ryan - AI Enhancing Productivity

Ryan automates boring, repetitive work to make humans more human. Evan Ryan, is at the forefront of AI innovation. As the Founder and CEO of Teammate AI and Co-Founder of Lede AI, Evan is transforming how businesses and news platforms leverage AI to enhance productivity and content generation. His belief that every individual can engage in more fascinating and motivating work with the aid of AI is not just a vision but a reality he's creating for hundreds of businesses. From optimizing operations without ballooning payrolls to generating unique news briefs in seconds, Evan’s work embodies the massive power of...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Khoa Le Nguyen - Human Flourishing

Khoa is a distinguished behavioural scientist with an amazing background. Including seven years of leading and collaborating on transformative projects across academia and industry, Khoa brings to the table an impressive blend of psychological theory and empirical research to drive sustainable solutions. From his work at BetterUp focusing on organizational performance and human flourishing to his rich educational journey that spans across continents, Khoa embodies the essence of adaptability and innovation. His unique approach to understanding user behaviour and leveraging research methodologies sets a precedent for how we can harness psychological insights to enhance our interaction with technology. (Today we...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Nuri Jeong - Neuroscience-based Peak Performance

Today we're diving into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and peak performance with Dr. Nuri Jeong, a neuroscientist and founder of Goals Unhindered, hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. With a rich background in goal-directed learning and motivated decision-making, Dr. Jeong leverages over a decade of neuroscience research to empower entrepreneurs and leaders to achieve holistic success. Her approach uniquely blends rigorous scientific insight with compassionate, human-centric coaching, making complex neuroscience accessible and actionable. From pioneering virtual reality tasks for memory formation studies to her transformative work as a goal coach, Dr. Jeong is here to share how understanding your brain can...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Martyn Redstone - AI Recruitment

Martyn helps Recruitment and People Leaders navigate the world of Conversational and Generative AI. I think of myself as a ‘recruitment engineer’ – able to help solve blockers in the recruitment process using technology. I am fascinated with the world of chatbots and voicebots and how this is a game-changer for recruiters that implement conversational automation. I work with agency, in-house and RPO teams to discover conversations that are ripe for automation, measure the value impact and design and implement the solution. Ross and Martyn talk about generative AI, holistic technological environments, recruiting with AI, HR, enjoying discovering how things...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Martyn Redstone - AI Recruitment

Martyn helps Recruitment and People Leaders navigate the world of Conversational and Generative AI. I think of myself as a ‘recruitment engineer’ – able to help solve blockers in the recruitment process using technology. I am fascinated with the world of chatbots and voicebots and how this is a game-changer for recruiters that implement conversational automation. I work with agency, in-house and RPO teams to discover conversations that are ripe for automation, measure the value impact and design and implement the solution. Ross and Martyn talk about generative AI, holistic technological environments, recruiting with AI, HR, enjoying discovering how things...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva - Reinvention

Nadya is Chief Reinvention Officer at the Reinvention Academy. She helps corporations thrive in perpetual turbulence and capitalize on disruption, teaching her science-based methods to help 1B people reinvent continuously. Nadya helps people & organizations turn change & disruptions into an opportunity - and a source of real competitive advantage - again and again. Called ‘The Reinvention Guru’ (In Ventures magazine) & ‘The Queen of Reinvention’ (TEDx Navasink), Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva is a business owner, educator, speaker & author -- specializing in reinvention. As a consultant, Nadya has helped such organizations as The Coca-Cola Company, ERG, Kohler, L'Oreal, IBM, CISCO,...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva - Reinvention

Nadya is Chief Reinvention Officer at the Reinvention Academy. She helps corporations thrive in perpetual turbulence and capitalize on disruption, teaching her science-based methods to help 1B people reinvent continuously. Nadya helps people & organizations turn change & disruptions into an opportunity - and a source of real competitive advantage - again and again. Called ‘The Reinvention Guru’ (In Ventures magazine) & ‘The Queen of Reinvention’ (TEDx Navasink), Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva is a business owner, educator, speaker & author -- specializing in reinvention. As a consultant, Nadya has helped such organizations as The Coca-Cola Company, ERG, Kohler, L'Oreal, IBM, CISCO,...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Will Guillaume Foussier - The future of Leadership

Will Guillaume Foussier is Co-Founder & CEO at AceUp, part of MG 100, Forbes 30U30, Harvard Alumni and TechStars Alumni. TechStars have successfully raised $2.2m throughout the accelerator. Will founded AceUp back in 2016, a human transformation platform that provides highly personalized leadership coaching at scale for individuals and teams. Will's journey from social-impact investment to pioneering in the coaching industry shows a commitment to doing well by doing good. With AceUp, he's not just reshaping how organizations align on purpose, values, and goals but also how individuals and teams can realize their utmost capabilities. Get ready to dive into...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Will Guillaume Foussier - The future of Leadership

Will Guillaume Foussier is Co-Founder & CEO at AceUp, part of MG 100, Forbes 30U30, Harvard Alumni and TechStars Alumni. TechStars have successfully raised $2.2m throughout the accelerator. Will founded AceUp back in 2016, a human transformation platform that provides highly personalized leadership coaching at scale for individuals and teams. Will's journey from social-impact investment to pioneering in the coaching industry shows a commitment to doing well by doing good. With AceUp, he's not just reshaping how organizations align on purpose, values, and goals but also how individuals and teams can realize their utmost capabilities. Get ready to dive into...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Keith Keating - The Trusted Learning Advisor

Dr. Keith Keating is BDO Canada's first Chief Learning and Development Officer Today, I'm honored to host Dr. Keith Keating, a visionary in the realm of learning and development, who has invested over two decades to shaping the future of education. From his humble beginnings as a high school dropout to becoming an influential doctorate holder from the University of Pennsylvania, His journey is a compelling narrative of resilience and transformation. As a lecturer, the author of the award-winning 'The Trusted Learning Advisor', and BDO Canada's first Chief Learning and Development Officer. He Partners with Fortune 500 giants, steering corporate...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Dr. Keith Keating - The Trusted Learning Advisor

Dr. Keith Keating is BDO Canada's first Chief Learning and Development Officer Today, I'm honored to host Dr. Keith Keating, a visionary in the realm of learning and development, who has invested over two decades to shaping the future of education. From his humble beginnings as a high school dropout to becoming an influential doctorate holder from the University of Pennsylvania, His journey is a compelling narrative of resilience and transformation. As a lecturer, the author of the award-winning 'The Trusted Learning Advisor', and BDO Canada's first Chief Learning and Development Officer. He Partners with Fortune 500 giants, steering corporate...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Keith Day - 'The Neuropathy Warrior'

Today, I'm stepping outside our normal guest profile. Of coaches, L&D professionals, CHRO's and business leaders. I am thrilled to share my guest for today's show is Keith Day, known as 'The Neuropathy Warrior'. Keith's remarkable journey through battling and triumphing over neuropathy has not only reshaped his life but has also inspired countless others facing similar challenges. His story is a testament to the incredible power of human spirit and resilience, making him a beacon of hope for healthcare providers, patients, and all striving to turn adversity into strength. Join us as Keith illuminates the path to resilience, health,...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Keith Day - 'The Neuropathy Warrior'

Today, I'm stepping outside our normal guest profile. Of coaches, L&D professionals, CHRO's and business leaders. I am thrilled to share my guest for today's show is Keith Day, known as 'The Neuropathy Warrior'. Keith's remarkable journey through battling and triumphing over neuropathy has not only reshaped his life but has also inspired countless others facing similar challenges. His story is a testament to the incredible power of human spirit and resilience, making him a beacon of hope for healthcare providers, patients, and all striving to turn adversity into strength. Join us as Keith illuminates the path to resilience, health,...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Keith Day - 'The Neuropathy Warrior'

Today, I'm stepping outside our normal guest profile. Of coaches, L&D professionals, CHRO's and business leaders. I am thrilled to share my guest for today's show is Keith Day, known as 'The Neuropathy Warrior'. Keith's remarkable journey through battling and triumphing over neuropathy has not only reshaped his life but has also inspired countless others facing similar challenges. His story is a testament to the incredible power of human spirit and resilience, making him a beacon of hope for healthcare providers, patients, and all striving to turn adversity into strength. Join us as Keith illuminates the path to resilience, health,...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Kathryn Goetzke - Advancing the science of hope

Get ready to redefine your operating system for change! Please join me in welcoming Kathryn Goetzke, an innovator in the field of mental health and a global depression advocate. Kathryn's journey intertwines resilience, motivation, and the transformative power of mindset in navigating the complexities of mental health and business. I really want you to know a little more about Kathryn before we get stuck in. She has been instrumental in advancing the science of hope, creating 'Hopeful Mindsets' for college campuses and spearheading Hopeful Minds and Hopeful Cities through her nonprofit iFred. She's also the author of 'The Biggest Little...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Kathryn Goetzke - Advancing the science of hope

Get ready to redefine your operating system for change! Please join me in welcoming Kathryn Goetzke, an innovator in the field of mental health and a global depression advocate. Kathryn's journey intertwines resilience, motivation, and the transformative power of mindset in navigating the complexities of mental health and business. I really want you to know a little more about Kathryn before we get stuck in. She has been instrumental in advancing the science of hope, creating 'Hopeful Mindsets' for college campuses and spearheading Hopeful Minds and Hopeful Cities through her nonprofit iFred. She's also the author of 'The Biggest Little...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Monica Pool Knox - How HR is evolving

Today, I'm honored to have Monica Pool Knox with us, a trailblazer in the world of HR and organizational innovation. Monica has been at the helm of HR in leading tech giants like Microsoft, Sony, and Twitter Her expertise spans from Fortune 50 companies in sectors as diverse as CPG, entertainment, media, and tech, to dynamic roles in up-and-coming computer software firms. Monica's passion lies in revolutionizing HR through genAI, data analytics, and talent development, making her a force multiplier in transforming the strategic impact of HR. Join us as we delve into Monica's rich experience to uncover insights on...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Monica Pool Knox - How HR is evolving

Today, I'm honored to have Monica Pool Knox with us, a trailblazer in the world of HR and organizational innovation. Monica has been at the helm of HR in leading tech giants like Microsoft, Sony, and Twitter Her expertise spans from Fortune 50 companies in sectors as diverse as CPG, entertainment, media, and tech, to dynamic roles in up-and-coming computer software firms. Monica's passion lies in revolutionizing HR through genAI, data analytics, and talent development, making her a force multiplier in transforming the strategic impact of HR. Join us as we delve into Monica's rich experience to uncover insights on...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Andy Kriebel - Unlocking the power of data

Welcome back to Decoding AQ. Today, I'm joined by Andy Kriebel, a Mathematician, trainer and an incredibly distinguished figure in the realm of data visualization and a truly influential leader in the world of data analytics. Andy's journey, spanning over two decades, has seen him evolve into a master trainer and a revered member of the Tableau Visionary Hall of Fame. He's not just an expert; he's a mentor who has shaped the careers of countless data professionals through his innovative training courses and community leadership initiatives. He has led and implemented data visualization programs at Facebook and Coca-Cola, and...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Andy Kriebel - Unlocking the power of data

Welcome back to Decoding AQ. Today, I'm joined by Andy Kriebel, a Mathematician, trainer and an incredibly distinguished figure in the realm of data visualization and a truly influential leader in the world of data analytics. Andy's journey, spanning over two decades, has seen him evolve into a master trainer and a revered member of the Tableau Visionary Hall of Fame. He's not just an expert; he's a mentor who has shaped the careers of countless data professionals through his innovative training courses and community leadership initiatives. He has led and implemented data visualization programs at Facebook and Coca-Cola, and...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Rod Roddenberry - Producer of Star Trek

Welcome to another episode of Decoding AQ, where we unravel the fabric of adaptability in our ever-evolving world. Today, I'm thrilled to have a truly special guest - Rod Roddenberry, a visionary in the realm of science fiction and beyond. As the son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, Rod has not only upheld the legacy of this iconic series but has expanded its horizons as the CEO of Roddenberry Entertainment. From 'Star Trek: Discovery' to 'Star Trek: Picard', Rod continues to explore new frontiers in storytelling. But Rod's adventures aren't confined to the cosmos. He's an avid scuba diver,...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Rod Roddenberry - Producer of Star Trek

Welcome to another episode of Decoding AQ, where we unravel the fabric of adaptability in our ever-evolving world. Today, I'm thrilled to have a truly special guest - Rod Roddenberry, a visionary in the realm of science fiction and beyond. As the son of Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry, Rod has not only upheld the legacy of this iconic series but has expanded its horizons as the CEO of Roddenberry Entertainment. From 'Star Trek: Discovery' to 'Star Trek: Picard', Rod continues to explore new frontiers in storytelling. But Rod's adventures aren't confined to the cosmos. He's an avid scuba diver,...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Sebastian Terry - Bucket Lists

Get ready to be inspired, amused, and maybe even a little bit envious, as we dive into the world of a man who's turned bucket listing into an art form and helping others into his mission. Ladies and gentlemen, I'm thrilled to introduce the one and only Seb Terry! He's got a best-selling book, an ESPN documentary and a US-based reality TV show, where he's not just the star, but the fairy godfather helping others live their dreams. So, folks, fasten your seatbelts, and maybe ask yourself, '100 Things... What's on my list?' But first, let's dive into Seb's world....

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Sebastian Terry - Bucket Lists

Get ready to be inspired, amused, and maybe even a little bit envious, as we dive into the world of a man who's turned bucket listing into an art form and helping others into his mission. Ladies and gentlemen, I'm thrilled to introduce the one and only Seb Terry! He's got a best-selling book, an ESPN documentary and a US-based reality TV show, where he's not just the star, but the fairy godfather helping others live their dreams. So, folks, fasten your seatbelts, and maybe ask yourself, '100 Things... What's on my list?' But first, let's dive into Seb's world....

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. George Paxinos - Neuroscience

Welcome back to DECODING AQ, where we delve into the minds of the most groundbreaking thinkers of our time! Today, I'm incredibly excited to introduce a guest whose contributions to neuroscience have shaped our understanding of the brain like no other. He has identified and named more brain areas than anyone in history. Hold onto your seats as we welcome the phenomenal George Paxinos - Professor of Medical Sciences, Neuroscience Research Australia and The University of New South Wales! George, alongside Charles Watson, authored 'The Rat Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates.' With a staggering 73,000 citations across its 7 editions, this...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. George Paxinos - Neuroscience

Welcome back to DECODING AQ, where we delve into the minds of the most groundbreaking thinkers of our time! Today, I'm incredibly excited to introduce a guest whose contributions to neuroscience have shaped our understanding of the brain like no other. He has identified and named more brain areas than anyone in history. Hold onto your seats as we welcome the phenomenal George Paxinos - Professor of Medical Sciences, Neuroscience Research Australia and The University of New South Wales! George, alongside Charles Watson, authored 'The Rat Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates.' With a staggering 73,000 citations across its 7 editions, this...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. George Paxinos - Neuroscience

Welcome back to DECODING AQ, where we delve into the minds of the most groundbreaking thinkers of our time! Today, I'm incredibly excited to introduce a guest whose contributions to neuroscience have shaped our understanding of the brain like no other. He has identified and named more brain areas than anyone in history. Hold onto your seats as we welcome the phenomenal George Paxinos - Professor of Medical Sciences, Neuroscience Research Australia and The University of New South Wales! George, alongside Charles Watson, authored 'The Rat Brain in Stereotaxic Coordinates.' With a staggering 73,000 citations across its 7 editions, this...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Sangeeta Bhatnagar - Top-tiered Talent Acquisition

Sangeeta has been Principal at SB Global Human Capital Solutions for the last 15 years. Top-tiered Talent Acquisition | Talent Developer:: DISC, EI, Human-centred Skills Training, AQai Facilitation | 4X Best Selling Author | GTACC Chair | ICMI Top 25 Sangeeta's passion is education, whether it be through school, a book, self-discovery or through mentorship! She believes that we can serve and impact others in all that we do. and loves working with people to help them identify their strengths and bring out their best! Her specialties include Search & Placement of RIGHT fit candidates, Staff Retention & Development, Human...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Sangeeta Bhatnagar - Top-tiered Talent Acquisition

Sangeeta has been Principal at SB Global Human Capital Solutions for the last 15 years. Top-tiered Talent Acquisition | Talent Developer:: DISC, EI, Human-centred Skills Training, AQai Facilitation | 4X Best Selling Author | GTACC Chair | ICMI Top 25 Sangeeta's passion is education, whether it be through school, a book, self-discovery or through mentorship! She believes that we can serve and impact others in all that we do. and loves working with people to help them identify their strengths and bring out their best! Her specialties include Search & Placement of RIGHT fit candidates, Staff Retention & Development, Human...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Rachel Treece - Leadership & Executive Coach

Rachel Treece is the CEO of fts global and The Henka Institute. Leadership & Executive Coach | Bestselling Author | Keynote Speaker| M&A Expert | Financial Services Podcaster She previously worked as an executive within the global financial services sector and has a vast experience of managing multi-cultural teams for FTSE and Fortune 100 companies. Rachel wishes her legacy to be "making financial services a better place " and to help the industry attract the talent it deserves to this ecosystem. Rachel was awarded Most Inspiring Women in Entrepreneurship in 2012 and is a founding member of the Charity Dress...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Mita Mallick - Inclusion Champion | Podcaster | Storytelling

Mita is a prolific writer for HBR, Ad week, and Entrepreneur media. And now Wiley published author of "Reimagine Inclusion: Debunking 13 Myths to Transform Your Workplace.” Mita describes herself as an Inclusion Champion a Podcaster citing Storytelling as her Superpower. Mita's LinkedIn newsletter "Brown Table Talk" is published weekly, where she unpacks insights from her podcast by the same name, which is part of the exclusive LinkedIn podcast network. Mita has spent over 15 years as a storyteller, leading iconic brands like AVEENO, AVON Color Cosmetics, Chapstick, Vaseline, Suave and Dove. Throughout her career, she has fought hard to...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Colin Iles - Curator of thought-leadership

Colin is a curator of thought-leadership events that help you develop teams, leads, relationships and ideas. With a background in the finance industry, having started his career at Deutsche Bank, then Barclays, Standard Bank, and 5 years as the MD at ABSA Group. And for the last 6 years the founder of his own business. Innovation Catalysts. Colin values education and meaningful conversations, a past deputy chair at university of cape town, he enjoys sharing ideas on leadership, innovation and strategy with the hope that now and then it catalyses positive change. Ross and Colin talk about Middle East investment,...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Christopher Voss World's #1 Negotiation Coach

The World's #1 Negotiation Coach, Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author "Never Split The Difference" - which has sold over 1 million copies. Chris spent over 24 years in the FBI, with his final 4 years as the chief international hostage and kidnapping negotiator. After working on more than 150 international hostage cases, he retired from the FBI in 2007 and founded The Black Swan Group, just over 15 years ago. A consultancy and trainer for both businesses and individuals on negotiation skills In 2019, he created and narrated a MasterClass, The Art of Negotiation - One of Masterclass's top performing courses....

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Alisa Cohn - No1. Startup Coach in the World

Alisa Cohn is an Executive Coach; Angel investor, author and podcast host who has worked with C-suite executives at prominent startups (such as Venmo, Etsy, Draft Kings, The Wirecutter, Mack Weldon, and Tory Burch) and Fortune 500 companies (including Dell, IBM, Microsoft, Google, Pfizer, Calvin Klein and Hitachi.) She is the author of the 2022 Independent Press Award-winning book From Start-up to Grown-up and podcast host of the same name, which provides insights and tools for the journey founders (and all leaders) must go through as they scale their leadership. She was named the Top Startup Coach in the World...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Laura Lohk - Fast Growth Programmes For Company Leaders

Laura went from being a lawyer to Head of Operations and Consultancy at GS Fast Growth who provide Unbeatable Fast Growth Programmes For Company Leaders Who Mean Business📈 No BS, No Gimmicks, No False Promises, Just Great Results! If The Business Leader Is Wonky, So Will Be Their Business! Business leaders who successfully achieve growth in their businesses don’t just work harder – they achieve this because the way they think, act, and operate is fundamentally different from an average business. If you are struggling to grow your business, struggling to see the wood for the trees, if you are...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Jason Feifer - Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine

Jason spent 20 years as a reporter and editor, with stints at Men's health, Fast Company, Maxim and for the last 7 and a half years Jason has held the role of Editor in Chief of Entrepreneur Magazine. Author of "Build for Tomorrow". An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career. It is an action plan detailing how to navigate the four phases of change: Panic, Adaptation, New Normal, and Wouldn't Go Back Jason wants to help us reach our "Wouldn't Go Back" moment. I’ve seen this happen over and over again — with the small...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Sarah Ratekin - Chief Happiness Officer - Happiness Is Courage

Sarah Ratekin is Business owner and Chief Happiness Officer at Happiness Is Courage Inc. An Employee Experience Champion. She is in her happy place when making the complex simple. Especially in Belonging, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity - driving Workplace Transformation and a sort after Keynote Speaker and Author. Sarah is truly passionate about employee experience across all levels of an organization. She loves building sustainably nurturing environments where people feel valued, respected, and trusted to do and be their best. The author of "Silver Threads: Living a Life of Gratitude" and the companion Silver Threads positivity and gratitude journal. As a...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Van Ton-Quinlivan - Futuro Health CEO - Workforce Development

Currently, Ton-Quinlivan is the CEO of Futuro Health, whose nonprofit mission is to improve the health and wealth of communities by growing the largest network of credentialed allied healthcare workers in the nation. In 2013, she was named a White House Champion of Change under the Obama administration in recognition of her notable career in industry, education, and service as a community leader. Ross and Van talk about government, workforce, money challenges, data, management, creativity, strategies, leadership, dealing with criticism, communities, staying the course, intentionality, staying grounded, unlocking opportunities, unique abilities, caring, goals, perseverance, grit, diversity, pitching, community colleges. The...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. John Sanei - The intersection of Neuroscience & Futurism

John Sanei is not only revolutionising the way we approach the future, but he is also equipping us with the courage and determination needed to bring about lasting change. Globally renowned keynote speaker, futures strategist, 5-time bestselling author, Singularity University and Duke CE faculty member, Associate Partner at the Copenhagen Institute for Future Studies, Chief of Tomorrow Board Member, and podcaster at The Expansive – Book - Who do we become - self evolution With a unique blend of neuroscience, psychology, quantum science, business strategy, and futurism, John delivers talks, writes books, conducts masterclasses, and serves on boards to guide...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Peter Sursi, MBA, SPHR - Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Peter is an experienced HR executive. Defining the Future of Organizations. As a People Operations and change management Expert, Peter is a sought after international keynote speaker. He has spent 25 years at the FBI. 4 years as Head of Talent Acquisition - Managing the national recruitment and hiring strategy for the FBI's special agent, intelligence analyst and professional staff employees. Created new comms/leadership strategies facilitating high performance and accountability in a remote and dispersed workforce. Peter also was awarded the Human Capital Outstanding Leader of the Year 2021 Issued by Office of the Director of National Intelligence in recognition...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Patricia Bender - Overcoming Obstacles

Patricia Bender is President of Bayley & Bender. Starting her career in fashion and marketing, Pat then spent a decade at IBM as a high performing sales and regional manage. In her first year with IBM, she achieved Rookie of the Year by selling 140% of quota and went on to claim top performance awards for the next ten years - a rare accomplishment. For four consecutive years, Pat was in the top 2% in performance at IBM and was honored with four Golden Circle Awards. Her final year at IBM, Pat earned the distinguished award as the Top Sales...

Decoding AQ with Ross Thornley Feat. Steve Cadigan - The Future of Work

Steve is a best selling author and one of the foremost thought leaders in the world of people and talent. Retained by leaders, investors, organisations and governments around the world who seek to create a better future of work. Steve is author of 'Workquake' - Embracing the aftershocks of covid 19 to create a better model of working. Steve sits on the board of many fast growth HRtech and talent companies. And back in 2009 he was LinkedIn's first CHRO, where he led the company's hyper growth from 400 to 4000 employees in 3.5 years! "My passion and expertise are...

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