The Executive Connect Podcast

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This is the Executive Connect Podcast - a show for the new generation of leaders. Join us as we discover unconventional leadership strategies not traditionally associated with executive roles. Our guests include upper-level C-Suite executives charting new ways to grow their organizations, successful entrepreneurs changing the way the world does business, and experts and thought leaders from fields outside of Corporate America that can bring new insights into leadership, prosperity, and personal growth - all while connecting on a human level. No one has all the answers - but by building a community of open-minded and engaged leaders we hope to give you the tools you need to help you find your own path to success.

  1. From T+1 to T0: Blockchain’s Real Value in Capital Markets with Renee Berman

    2일 전

    From T+1 to T0: Blockchain’s Real Value in Capital Markets with Renee Berman

    Guest:  Renee Berman Host:  Melissa Aarskaug Episode Overview: Atomic settlement sounds flashy, but most market participants actually want T0. In this episode, capital markets leader Renee Berman breaks down where blockchain is delivering real value today and what still needs to happen before it scales. From DTCC to Broadridge, Renee has led digital asset initiatives across core market plumbing. She explains tokenization, stablecoins, smart contracts, and why single source of truth plus 24 by 7 rails can cut risk and cost. We cover regulation, interoperability, buy side adoption, and a practical path from pilot to production. Timestamps:  00:00 | Atomic settlement vs T0 why near real time beats instant for markets  00:41 | Meet Renee Berman strategist operator and blockchain leader  01:11 | A nonlinear career with a through line of impact  02:01 | Inside DTCC volumes custody and the digital asset mandate  03:00 | At Broadridge exploring how on chain rails change trade processing  04:12 | From nonprofit strategy to Goldman and Credit Suisse foundations  05:20 | Moving into the COO seat for equity derivatives learning on the fly  07:25 | Where blockchain delivers value today tokenization and market plumbing  08:02 | Tokenizing real world assets bonds equities private markets explained  09:15 | Market size today and 2030 projections for tokenized RWAs and stablecoins  10:00 | Early traction tokenized money market funds from major managers  10:52 | Repo and collateral use cases trillion dollar monthly volumes on DLT  11:28 | Why single source of truth and 24 by 7 availability matter  12:20 | T1 to T0 settlement netting tradeoffs and risk reduction  13:16 | Smart contracts automate asset servicing coupons dividends and more  13:54 | Democratization lowering minimums expanding investor access  14:49 | Adoption headwinds regulation interoperability identity and UX  15:23 | US momentum stablecoin rules Genius Act and the Clarity Act  16:39 | Buy side needs invisible blockchain no wallets same workflow better rails  18:21 | Making regulators comfortable DTCC Euroclear Clearstream BCG risk work  20:20 | New public chain risk framework focus on non financial risks  23:04 | Stablecoins what they are and why cross border payments lead  24:34 | Use case dollar access in high inflation economies  25:10 | One to one backing consumer protections and what is still missing  26:00 | Market structure who oversees what SEC and CFTC delineation  27:54 | Women in finance and crypto mentorship programs and progress  31:03 | The fourth industrial revolution AI blockchain robotics and finance  33:22 | The future 24 by 7 global markets programmable money and wallets  34:24 | How to get Renee’s white papers and continue the conversation Connect With Renee:  LinkedIn: Renee Berman Connect With Us: Visit our website: www.executiveconnectpodcast.com Watch full episodes on YouTube: Executive Connect YouTube Channel Social: LinkedIn: Melissa Aarskaug Instagram: @executiveconnectpodcast TikTok: @executiveconnectpodcast Facebook: Executive Connect

    35분
  2. How to Turn Connections into Opportunities with George Dubec

    4일 전

    How to Turn Connections into Opportunities with George Dubec

    Guest: George Dubec Host: Melissa Aarskaug Episode Overview: Networking is not about luck, it is about building a system. In this episode of Executive Connect, master connector George Dubec shares his step-by-step approach to turning relationships into real opportunities. From his early career at General Motors to building one of Florida’s largest networking groups, George has proven that consistent, persistent, and relentless follow-up beats small talk every time. You will learn:  - How to build and segment a database of valuable contacts.  - Use events and promoters to create warm introductions.  - Balance online networking with in-person strategy.  George also reveals why fortunes are in the follow-up, how to find someone’s preferred communication channel, and why referrals multiply your influence faster than anything else. Whether you want more clients, funding, or influence, this conversation gives you the playbook. Timestamps:  00:00 | Be consistent persistent and relentless  00:26 | Why networking beats solo grind and self help mantras  01:22 | From GM engineer to community builder and teacher of networking  02:04 | It is who you know and who knows you  03:34 | Step one build a database and capture contact info early  04:49 | Segmenting contacts investors founders service pros podcasters  05:55 | The ask muscle and The Aladdin Factor  06:37 | Daily list building email opt ins and the spam bot tactic  06:54 | The conversation piece box and how to start talks at events  07:54 | The clipboard move visible notes and promised follow up  08:06 | Take a selfie send it that night fortunes in the follow up  08:41 | When people ghost you numbers game and staying persistent  09:12 | Grant Cardone story persistence and timing  11:25 | Choose the right rooms and contact the host for intros  12:31 | Exit strategies do not eat or drink work the room in one hour  13:42 | Follow up and follow through drip until timing is right  14:51 | Match their channel text WhatsApp Messenger email  16:41 | Timing story why a warm referral beats a cold approach  17:59 | You can network your way into anything example list to friends  19:27 | Lead with value how can I help you and who do you need to meet  20:24 | Tools for non founders Constant Contact AWeber GetResponse Talk Fusion  21:14 | Build reach with podcasting Podbean studios books manuals blogs Substack  24:21 | Inside Ultimate Networking performance test and five easy steps  25:47 | Improve your own score stay on your game  27:28 | Teaching kids and family to network  29:05 | Family networking monthly Zooms and a family site  30:28 | Where to get the book and George’s free PDF offer Connect With Us: Visit our website: www.executiveconnectpodcast.com Watch full episodes on YouTube: Executive Connect YouTube Channel Social: LinkedIn: Melissa Aarskaug Instagram: @executiveconnectpodcast TikTok: @executiveconnectpodcast Facebook: Executive Connect

    31분
  3. The #1 Reason Your Team Training Isn’t Working

    9월 24일

    The #1 Reason Your Team Training Isn’t Working

    Guest: Dr. Christie McMullen Host: Melissa Aarskaug Episode Overview: Most team trainings fail because they are not designed to stick. In this episode of Executive Connect, best-selling author and adult learning expert Dr. Christie McMullen explains why flooding people with information leads to wasted time and how leaders can instead make every message safe, logical, fun, and memorable. Christie introduces her AIM model (Analyze, Improve, Move) and the sprinkle splash flood drip follow up method that keeps information top of mind long after the meeting ends. You will learn how to boost retention, build psychological safety, and design interactions that people actually remember. If your team struggles to translate training into action, this conversation gives you the playbook. Timestamps: 00:00 | Why great coaching often bounces off and nothing sticks 01:01 | Meet Dr. Christie McMullen adult learning expert and podcaster 01:29 | Why everyone at work is a teacher and few are taught how 02:44 | Why most training fails people retain only 10 percent 02:54 | Sprinkle splash flood drip drip drip explained 04:08 | The three drip follow ups that cement accountability 04:55 | The AIM model Analyze Improve Move 05:29 | Define the target for every meeting who does what by when 05:44 | Safe Logical Fun Memorable the delivery framework 06:49 | How leaders create psychological safety by modeling vulnerability 07:45 | Logical equals share the plan scripts one pagers and timeboxes 09:20 | Why fun drives memory and prevents quiet quitting 10:33 | Making learning memorable with spaced repetition 13:41 | Clear is kind how vague leadership kills productivity 16:21 | Fixing death by slides simplify to five points and visuals 18:33 | Fun without forced happy hours value voice and talents 21:25 | Paperclip teddy bear magnifying glass slinky the four team types 24:25 | Productive Joy where fun meets action and flow 28:09 | Why leading yourself first makes you a better educator 31:40 | Final challenge make work fun or expect turnover 32:10 | How to connect with Dr. Christie and Intentionality Group Guest Links: Book: Learning Can Stick → https://a.co/d/3kbGfuQ Course: Women Who Lead Website: www.aimwithus.com Guest Bio: Dr. Christie McMullen is a best selling author, podcaster, and educator turned entrepreneur who helps people create and harness productive joy. She builds opportunities for people to improve human interactions and knows how to cultivate fun in every environment. Connect With Us: Visit our website: www.executiveconnectpodcast.com Watch full episodes on YouTube: Executive Connect YouTube Channel Social: LinkedIn: Melissa Aarskaug Instagram: @executiveconnectpodcast TikTok: @executiveconnectpodcast Facebook: Executive Connect

    35분
  4. How To Go From Chaos To Calm with Dr. Janet Polach

    9월 22일

    How To Go From Chaos To Calm with Dr. Janet Polach

    Guest: Dr. Janet Polach Host: Melissa Aarskaug Episode Overview: Leadership resilience and executive coaching are more critical than ever. In this episode of Executive Connect, retired Marine and executive coach Dr. Janet Polach shares the neuroscience of resilience and the practical tools leaders need to go from chaos to calm. From brain health and tiny habits to negotiating deadlines and building stronger teams, Janet reveals how to stay sharp, grounded, and effective in a world of constant fire drills and uncertainty. You will learn:   - Why sleep, nutrition, and movement are the foundation of executive clarity.  - How to rewire your brain to embrace change instead of resist it.  - Why coaching provides the accountability most leaders need to thrive.  If you are feeling reactive, burned out, or stuck, this episode shows you how to reset and lead with calm confidence. Timestamps:  00:00 | Do something not everything start small  00:29 | The no manual feeling at the top and why resilience matters  01:14 | Marine Corps roots and developing leaders by design  02:30 | Eleven leadership principles and promotion by leadership  04:10 | What got you here will not keep you here  05:07 | Executive shift from solving tasks to assigning and thinking long term  05:46 | The fatigue problem tabs open uncertainty and burnout  07:28 | Sleep movement nutrition the base of brain health  09:18 | Brain energy and resistance to change even good change  12:21 | Building team resilience negotiate deadlines and clarify urgency  13:33 | Take real vacations and ask how are you really in one on ones  15:55 | Daily brain hygiene walking meditation and sensory awareness  18:47 | Desk reset breathing with longer exhale and quick tension breaks  22:13 | Why behavior change fails start tiny and stack habits  23:04 | Coaching for reflection feedback and accountability  27:39 | Final advice do one small thing and make it consistent  28:06 | Free resiliency assessment invitation and how to connect Connect With Us: Visit our website: www.executiveconnectpodcast.com Watch full episodes on YouTube: Executive Connect YouTube Channel Social: LinkedIn: Melissa Aarskaug Instagram: @executiveconnectpodcast TikTok: @executiveconnectpodcast Facebook: Executive Connect

    30분
  5. Generative AI: A Bigger Shift Than the Internet? with Collin Graves

    9월 17일

    Generative AI: A Bigger Shift Than the Internet? with Collin Graves

    Guest:  Collin Graves Host:  Melissa Aarskaug Episode Overview: Generative AI is not just another tech wave. According to Collin Graves, founder of North Labs and former U.S. Air Force air crew member, it is a shift bigger than the internet itself. In this episode of Executive Connect, Collin shares why winners in the AI era will not be the companies chasing every new tool but those who anchor technology strategy in human connection, disciplined leadership, and a strong data foundation. From NATO Special Operations missions to building one of the top fractional data and cloud advisory firms, Collin reveals why mid market companies cannot afford to spray and pray with AI. Instead, they must consolidate tools, create accountability loops, and align culture with execution to scale with clarity and confidence. Timestamps:  00:00 | Why human connection matters in the AI era  00:41 | Military precision meets cloud data strategy  02:00 | From Air Force missions to early cloud obsession  04:28 | First startup and the Dropbox before Dropbox  06:05 | Launching North Labs and advisory first model  08:44 | Fractional data teams explained  09:36 | Why spray and pray AI investments fail  11:41 | AI engineers vs data engineers two disciplines  14:31 | Building a data culture that drives real decisions  16:29 | From rear view reports to windshield visibility  21:47 | Consolidating tools and using AI for automation  25:58 | Mid markets acting like startups with AI agility  28:03 | Leadership lessons from high stakes missions  30:02 | In brief and out brief building accountability  34:16 | Delegation and empowerment as growth drivers  39:39 | Why cross training builds resilience and profit  41:35 | Removing fear of training your replacement  44:34 | Where to start with AI and data modernization  46:43 | How to connect with Collin Connect With Us: Visit our website: www.executiveconnectpodcast.com Watch full episodes on YouTube: Executive Connect YouTube Channel Social: LinkedIn: Melissa Aarskaug Instagram: @executiveconnectpodcast TikTok: @executiveconnectpodcast Facebook: Executive Connect

    47분
  6. The #1 Mistake Owners Make When Selling Their Business with John Martinka

    9월 15일

    The #1 Mistake Owners Make When Selling Their Business with John Martinka

    Guest: John Martinka Host: Bryan Hancock Episode Overview: Thinking about buying a company, selling your own, or breaking through a growth plateau in the lower middle market This conversation with John Martinka, known as The Escape Artist, gives you a practical blueprint. John shares timeless deal wisdom from 31 years in the trenches: why relationships drive outcomes, how to de risk owner dependency, what great buyers actually pay for, and the simple systems that boost valuation. You will learn what to prepare years before a sale, how to avoid concentration risk, when earn outs and rollover equity show up, and the mindset that gets stalled deals across the finish line. Timestamps: 00:00 | The three most important parts of a deal are not price or terms 00:27 | Meet The Escape Artist and the mission behind buying, selling, and growth by acquisition 01:12 | Why John trademarked the brand and what it really means for owners 02:13 | Five books, conversational lessons, and learning from mistakes 03:22 | Timeless advice for buyers and sellers do the right things and good outcomes follow 04:01 | What buyers really want a well run machine with strong financial systems 05:08 | Do not make accounting Cinderella how clean books raise confidence and price 06:01 | Readiness checklist highlights owner dependency as a major red flag 07:01 | A 70 million example even big companies can depend too much on the owners 07:48 | Earn outs and rollover equity when and why they appear 09:19 | Sponsor David and Alexis Kiwi support for power couples 09:30 | Succession planning and digital transformation start six years out not five 11:45 | Reduce single points of failure customer concentration and key supplier risk 12:53 | A stalled deal saved by focusing on people and fit relationships rule 14:14 | You are buying people not just assets why culture and team matter 15:23 | Action steps grow delegate protect IT and IP to increase value 16:25 | Perspective taking evaluate a target as if you were on the other side 19:56 | The big three for any deal relationship motivation education about the process 22:16 | How to find the right advisor referrals strategic partnerships and writing beat cold searches 24:28 | Coaching a founder to hire and systemize the path to tripled income 26:02 | Where to reach John and get the book offer Connect With Us:  Visit our website: www.executiveconnectpodcast.com  Watch full episodes on YouTube: Executive Connect YouTube Channel Social:  LinkedIn: Melissa Aarskaug  Instagram: @executiveconnectpodcast  TikTok: @executiveconnectpodcast  Facebook: Executive Connect

    27분
  7. Uncertainty Isn’t A Threat… Its Greatest Competitive Advantage with Scott Stirrett

    9월 8일

    Uncertainty Isn’t A Threat… Its Greatest Competitive Advantage with Scott Stirrett

    Guest: Scott Stirrett Host: Melissa Aarskaug Episode Overview: Executives do not fear uncertainty, they master it. In this conversation, Melissa Aarskaug sits down with Scott Stirrett, author of The Uncertainty Advantage, to unpack how leaders can turn volatility into a competitive edge. From boardroom confidence and self compassion to adaptability, generalist skills, relationships, and smart risk taking, Scott shares a practical playbook for thriving in a VUCA world. If you want clear tactics to lead with calm, build resilience, and make better decisions amid constant change, this episode is your guide. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why uncertainty can be your biggest advantage 01:10 – Scott’s path: Nova Scotia to Goldman to social entrepreneur 01:45 – Launching Venture for Canada and raising $80M 02:14 – How leaders project confidence in uncertain times 03:33 – Preparation, public speaking, and mindset for confidence 04:31 – Why self compassion fuels resilience and leadership 05:34 – Burnout, balance, and building life “pillars” 06:33 – Adaptability as the new leadership superpower 07:54 – Why long term plans fail in a rapidly changing world 08:23 – Scott’s resilience story: pandemic challenges and OCD 10:12 – Why generalist skills matter in an AI-driven future 11:44 – Breaking silos and collaborating across functions 13:02 – How strong relationships drive career and well-being 14:25 – Risk taking: leaving Goldman Sachs to found a nonprofit 15:57 – Training your risk-taking “muscle” without recklessness 17:05 – Advice Scott would give his 22-year-old self 19:16 – Six pillars from The Uncertainty Advantage 20:29 – How to thrive by embracing chaos, not avoiding it 21:49 – Where to connect with Scott and preorder his book Connect With Us: Visit our website: www.executiveconnectpodcast.com Watch full episodes on YouTube: Executive Connect YouTube Channel Social: LinkedIn: Melissa Aarskaug Instagram: @executiveconnectpodcast TikTok: @executiveconnectpodcast Facebook: Executive Connect

    24분
  8. How to Learn AI in 30 Days: A Leader's Guide to the Human Touch (feat. Lori Mazor)

    9월 3일

    How to Learn AI in 30 Days: A Leader's Guide to the Human Touch (feat. Lori Mazor)

    Guest: Lori Mazor Host: Melissa Aarskaug Episode Overview: Feeling behind on AI? This episode is your roadmap to catching up fast—without losing the human touch. Melissa Aarskaug sits down with architect and educator Lori Mazor, who lays out her practical 30-day plan to build real AI fluency. From classrooms to customer service, Lori explains why banning AI in schools misses the point, and how leaders can treat AI as a teammate rather than a threat. Packed with relatable examples and step-by-step guidance, this conversation shows you how to adapt, stay creative, and use AI responsibly in work, leadership, and daily life. Timestamps: 00:00 – Why banning AI in schools misses the point 00:36 – Meet Lori Mazor: architect, educator, and AI innovator 01:08 – From campus design to AI leadership 02:48 – Discovering MidJourney and creative AI communities 04:23 – Systems thinking and applying design skills to AI 05:30 – The reality of job loss and adaptation 06:57 – Teaching AI with a human touch 08:11 – Why chatbots ruin customer service experiences 12:14 – Using AI to remove friction and serve people better 16:54 – How kids, parents, and schools can approach AI responsibly 17:24 – Advice for leaders who feel they are falling behind 19:09 – A simple 30-day plan to build AI fluency 20:12 – Real-life use cases in healthcare and family decisions 26:11 – How AI is reshaping education and workforce skills 34:06 – Final thoughts: doing human things in the age of AI Connect With Us: Visit our website: www.executiveconnectpodcast.com Watch full episodes on YouTube: Executive Connect YouTube Channel Social: LinkedIn: Melissa Aarskaug Instagram: @executiveconnectpodcast TikTok: @executiveconnectpodcast Facebook: Executive Connect

    36분
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This is the Executive Connect Podcast - a show for the new generation of leaders. Join us as we discover unconventional leadership strategies not traditionally associated with executive roles. Our guests include upper-level C-Suite executives charting new ways to grow their organizations, successful entrepreneurs changing the way the world does business, and experts and thought leaders from fields outside of Corporate America that can bring new insights into leadership, prosperity, and personal growth - all while connecting on a human level. No one has all the answers - but by building a community of open-minded and engaged leaders we hope to give you the tools you need to help you find your own path to success.

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