Podcasts

Welcome to part III of the Executive Compensation Series! In this series, we bring together three highly respected experts, each offering a distinct perspective: Part I: Scott Calderwood shares the executive recruiter’s perspective, including how compensation discussions unfold during retained search and the mistakes candidates often make. Part II: Ezra Singer explains how executives can

Welcome to part II of the Executive Compensation Series! In this series, we bring together three highly respected experts, each offering a distinct perspective: Part I: Scott Calderwood shares the executive recruiter’s perspective, including how compensation discussions unfold during retained search and the mistakes candidates often make. Part II: Ezra Singer explains how executives can

In Episode 6 of Season 2, we kick-off our three-part Executive Compensation Series. In this series, we bring together three highly respected experts, each offering a distinct perspective: Part I: Scott Calderwood shares the executive recruiter’s perspective, including how compensation discussions unfold during retained search and the mistakes candidates often make. Part II: Ezra Singer

In Episode 5 of Season 2, Maureen Farmer discusses strategies for navigating transitions and job search fatigue with clarity and composure.  There’s a moment that shows up whether you’re pursuing a new role, developing business or raising capital. It’s the moment where effort is high, but outcomes are delayed. You’ve had conversations, you’ve created momentum,

Our guest is Shylesh Krishnan, Co-Founder and former CEO of ThoughtFocus—a global technology firm that scaled to more than 2,800 employees across five countries. But this conversation isn’t about headcount. It’s about how leaders architect organizations that grow without losing alignment, accountability, or culture. Shylesh introduces his RPM PulseCheck—a leadership platform designed to give CEOs and

What does it take to survive market crashes, rebuild broken portfolios, and double down when everyone else walks away? In this episode, Donald Zilkha, investor, entrepreneur, and founder of Zilkha Capital Partners, unpacks 40+ years across M&A, venture capital, and constructive activist investing. He shares how he turned a failing dot-com fund into a 2x

In Episode 4 of Season 2, Maureen Farmer discusses a hot topic that’s been bubbling up among leaders who are struggling with a career transition.  When a deal stalls, a job offer is not extended, or when the executive recruiter ghosts you, there is a common refrain: Is it my age? Maureen dispels the myth

Today we launch Episode Three of Season Two, focused on board readiness, with Alex Cho, President of Personal Systems at HP. Alex leads global teams delivering innovative computing solutions that enable work, learning, and connection in a hybrid world. Known as a purpose-driven leader, he has driven sustainable growth, award-winning design excellence, and HP’s industry-leading

Today we launch Episode Two of Season Two, focused on board readiness, with Alex Cho, President of Personal Systems at HP. Alex leads global teams delivering innovative computing solutions that enable work, learning, and connection in a hybrid world. Known as a purpose-driven leader, he has driven sustainable growth, award-winning design excellence, and HP’s industry-leading

Today we launch Episode One of Season Two, focused on board readiness, with Alex Cho, President of Personal Systems at HP. Alex leads global teams delivering innovative computing solutions that enable work, learning, and connection in a hybrid world. Known as a purpose-driven leader, he has driven sustainable growth, award-winning design excellence, and HP’s industry-leading