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[Interview] Nir Bashan, Author, Entrepreneur, And Leading Business Coach On Creativity 

Nir Bashan is the founder and CEO of The Creator Mindset LLC, where he teaches business leaders how to harness the power of creativity to improve profitability, increase sales, and make work more meaningful. We speak to him about the role of creativity in business.
Jennifer Kahnweiler

[INTERVIEW] Jennifer Kahnweiler, Ph.D., Author And Top Global Leadership Speaker On Introverts

Jennifer Kahnweiler, Ph.D., was named a certified professional speaker by the National Speakers Association, and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes and Fortune. We speak with Dr. Kahnweiler about what introverts can bring to the workplace.

[Interview] Troy R. Underwood, Author Of “How To Launch Your Side Hustle”

In "How to Launch Your Side Hustle", serial entrepreneur Troy R. Underwood shows you how to start, scale, and sell a business — step by step. We talk to the author.

[Interview] Jonmichael Moy, Silicon Valley Veteran On Leading Digital Products To Market

We speak with Jonmichael Moy (Jon Michael Moy) a seasoned veteran of Silicon Valley who has now brought his talents to Toronto.
Wayne B. Titus III, author of "The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Financial Well-Being"

[Interview] Wayne B. Titus III, CPA/PFS, AIFA, Author Of “The Entrepreneur’s Guide To Financial Well-Being”

Wayne B. Titus III, CPA/PFS, AIFA, author of "The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Financial Well-Being" shares with us his insights about entrepreneurship — and how to get it right.

PayPal Co-Founder Peter Thiel On Facebook, Bubbles, And Innovation

In this exclusive interview Peter Thiel – co-founder of PayPal and managing partner of Founders Fund – discusses why he invested in Facebook, the differences between Wall Street and Silicon Valley, and why he would not start PayPal today knowing what he now knows.

[INTERVIEW] How LaMar Van Dusen, Founder Of Phoenix Management, Wants To Help Entrepreneurs Grow...

Despite the services offered by companies like Phoenix Management, too many small businesses and entrepreneurs either don’t know or are reluctant to tap into outside experts who can help, according to LaMar Van Dusen.

[Interview] William Ammerman, Author Of ‘The Invisible Brand: Marketing In The Age Of Automation, Big...

Thought leader and renowned technologist William Ammerman, author of "The Invisible Brand: Marketing in the Age Of Automation, Big Data, and Machine Learning", shares with us his insights about the intersection of AI, marketing, and business.
Michael Bianco-Splann author of Conscious Leadership

[Interview] Michael Bianco-Splann, Author Of ‘Conscious Leadership: 7 Principles That Will Change Your Business And...

We sit down with leadership expert and organizational psychologist Michael Bianco-Splann and ask him about the concepts in his book "Conscious Leadership".

[INTERVIEW] Brandon Seigel, President, Wellness Works Management Partners, Madison, Wisconsin

With his business Wellness Works Management Partners, Brandon Seigel manages multiple private practices and consults with entrepreneurs and health practitioners worldwide.

[Interview] Omar L. Harris, Author Of “Leader Board”

Omar L. Harris is passionate about leading teams, high- performance coaching, and inspiring more people to adopt the servant leader mindset. We speak to Harris about building a high-powered team.
business strategy expert Dr Chuck Bamford

[Interview] Dr. Chuck Bamford, Author, Educator, And Founder Of Bamford Associates, LLC

We chat with Dr. Chuck Bamford, a business strategy expert who've provided battle-tested methods for executives to put winning strategy in place in their own organizations and to stand out in their own industries.

[Interview] Rhonda Scharf, Author Of “Alexa Is Stealing Your Job”

We sit down with Rhonda Scharf, author of "Alexa Is Stealing Your Job" to discuss what entrepreneurs and professionals might be missing about AI, where humans have the upper hand, and how AI will influence our work in the future.

[Interview] Liz Bywater, PhD, President Of Bywater Consulting 

Author of "Slow Down to Speed Up: Lead, Succeed, and Thrive in a 24/7 World" Liz Bywater, PhD, is a strategic advisor to the C-suite, working at the intersection of business and psychology. We speak to her about her approach to helping clients.

[Interview] Benjamin Yee of EMERGE App

For a two-year-old startup with just under two dozen employees working around the world, Benjamin Yee's EMERGE online inventory app punches well above its weight in the software industry.

[Interview] Ethan Beute, Co-Author Of “Rehumanize Your Business”

Ethan Beute and Stephen Pacinelli are marketing executives for BombBomb, a software company dedicated to helping businesses rehumanize their professional communication. We speak to Ethan about working with Steve, BombBomb, and their new book "Rehumanize Your Business".

[Interview] Grant Lawson: Lead Crowdfunding Strategist At InventureX

An expert marketer, author and success coach, Garrett Wright brings his experience and understanding to develop launches that make a big difference for his clients.

[Interview] Jason and Jodi Womack, Authors of “Get Momentum”

Husband and wife team Jason Womack and Jodi Womack recently launched their first co-authored book, "Get Momentum: How to Start When You're Stuck". We speak to them to get their thoughts behind the book.

Meet The San Diego Watch Brand Championing Direct-To-Consumer

Direct-to-consumer brands are a major part of the online retail market. An example is Vincero Watches​, a San Diego startup watch manufacturer that delivers luxury quality watches at an accessible price point by going direct to consumer.

[Interview] John DiJulius, Founder, The DiJulius Group

We talk to John DiJulius of The DiJulius Group, about how companies can approach the relationship economy.

[Interview] Tony Saldanha, Author of ‘Why Digital Transformations Fail: The Surprising Disciplines of How...

In the book, "Why Digital Transformations Fail: The Surprising Disciplines of How to Take Off and Stay Ahead", expert consultant and digital transformation veteran Tony Saldanha provides all the steps and examples you need to embark on a successful digital transformation. We sit down with him for his views on digital transformation.
Joseph A. Michelli

[Interview] Joseph A. Michelli, Author Of The Airbnb Way

Organizational consultant and customer service expert Joseph A. Michelli share his insights on Airbnb’s approach to customer engagement, loyalty and referrals — and how they can be utilized by any industry.

[Interview] Louis Carter, Author Of ‘In Great Company: How To Spark Peak Performance By Creating...

Louis Carter is a well-known executive coach, CEO, and social/organizational psychologist. We ask Louis about his latest book on organizational management, "In Great Company: How to Spark Peak Performance by Creating an Emotionally Connected Workplace".

[Interview] Colin D Ellis, International Speaker, Bestselling Author And Organizational Culture Change Consultant

Colin D Ellis is a renowned culture change and project management expert who works with organizations around the world to help them transform how they get things done. We chat with him about organizational change.

[Interview] Konrad Malik, 3D Printing Entrepreneur

Konrad Malik is a relatively young player in the Toronto tech field, going into tech out of high school and never looking back. Fascinated by the potential of 3D printing, he began working on his own innovations in the field. He shares his ideas about business.

[Interview] Yan Phun, Founder of FlickEvents

Mike Foong (@mikefoong) of theITChannel interviews Yan Phun, founder of Singapore-based startup FlickEvents. FlickEvents is a "one-stop" online event management platform that helps event organizers manage their events.
Charlie Gilkey

[Interview] Charlie Gilkey, Author-Expert On Productivity And Teamwork

Chances are you spend 80 percent of your workdays with the same four to eight people. And regardless of what your company’s org chart...

[Interview] QlikView’s Donald Farmer On Gamifying The Workplace

We managed to catch the renown data scientist Donald Farmer,QlikView’s VP for Product Marketing, for a quick chat about gamification at the workplace.

[Interview] Felena Hanson, Owner of Hera Hub, Biggest Female Coworking Company

Coworking spaces are popping up all over in every city, but not every one is built specifically for women. Ashley Ward speaks to entrepreneur and female inspiration Felena Hanson has taken this need and created a space for women to develop their business dreams in the comfort of a spa-like environment, Hera Hub.

[Interview] Neil Patel: Investor, Entrepreneur & Blogger Extraordinaire

Kristen Bradley sits down with Neil Patel - former top 100 blogger (a feat he achieved at the age of 21), investor, consultant and the co-founder of KISSmetrics - and finds out what he has been up to.