Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract

DB Bedford is the CEO and founder of iNeverWorry Consulting, a company that specializes in Emotional Intelligence training staff and leadership on how to effectively manage their behavior and make better personal decisions to achieve positive results. DB sits down with Dan Pontefract on Leadership NOW to discuss his latest book, "30 Days to Emotional Wellness" and all things emotional intelligence. One of the things that separates DB from his contemporaries is his empirical knowledge gained by growing up on the rough streets of Oakland, California which is a community that is regularly listed as one of the most violent cities in America. As a result of his turbulent upbringing DB ultimately learned how to use Emotional Intelligence to survive and navigate complex social situations. The authenticity of his background makes him uniquely qualified to administer this extremely multifaceted work. He has taught and trained staff at many of the world’s top corporations and universities such as Kaiser Permanente, Sutter Health, Arizona State University and Cal State East Bay just to name a few.

Glain Roberts-McCabe is the founder and President of The Roundtable, a company that helps leaders navigate change, disruption and growth by building the mindsets and behaviours that matter most. Glain sits down with Dan Pontefract to chat about what she thinks are the critical issues that will face leaders and organizations in 2023. She is a sought-after expert in the field of group coaching, working with executive teams and high potential fast-trackers to make a bigger collective impact. With over 30 years of leadership, business and coaching experience, Glain combines an evidence-based approach with pragmatism. Glain has advised and worked with senior executives and high value leaders globally at some of the world’s most respected brands. Glain is the author of two Amazon best-selling books: ‘The Grassroots Leadership Revolution’ and ‘Did I Really Sign Up for This’ and writes for The Globe & Mail, HR Reporter, Canadian Manager Magazine and Training & Development Magazine. Her personal mission is to inspire ambitious leaders to connect to their bigger purpose and passion so that they can lead with intention and leave a legacy of good.

Adam Kreek is one of North America’s top Executive Business Coaches, who specializes in leadership development, strategic planning and values driven achievement. He sits down with Dan Pontefract on Leadership NOW to discuss facets from his bestselling book, "The Responsibility Ethic," which teaches us the how of self-leadership. There are several juicy facets that Dan and Adam get into including values, trust, ethics, and perseverance. A two-time Olympian, Adam holds 60 international medals, including Olympic Gold, and multiple hall of fame inductions. In 2013, Adam made the first-ever attempt to row unsupported across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to America, the subject of the NBC Dateline Documentary, Capsized. As an Entrepreneur, Adam runs two small corporations – KreekSpeak Business Solutions and Ergo Eco Solutions, a low carbon initiative that connects small businesses with small governments. He is a husband, father of three, and an active volunteer in his community and nationally through his work past and present with various health, youth empowerment and human rights not-for-profit organizations.

In this episode of Leadership NOW, Dan takes the microphone solo to provide some insights on his very crappy 2022, which then leads to a special announcement. "Work-Life Bloom" is Dan Pontefract's fifth book. It will be published in October 2023. Listen in as Dan connects a few work-life dots while providing a sneak-peek overview of the book.

Terence Mauri is a UK-based writer, speaker and mentor: a global expert who helps business leaders innovate, adapt and succeed in the age of disruption in which massive yet hard-to-predict upheavals are expected. In this Leadership NOW discussion with Dan Pontefract, Terence and Dan discuss the elements of risk, agility, curiosity, and identity as it pertains to cultures of conformity and the future of work. Terence is an Inc. Magazine Columnist, Inc. Top 100 Keynote Speaker and author of the best selling book, "The Leader’s Mindset: How To Win In The Age of Disruption." He is a Professor of Creative Labs at IE Business School, a regular contributor on TV and on radio, and is the founder of Hack Future Lab, a global think tank. Terence holds Thinker in Residence roles at MIT and London Business School and is the author of the global best seller "How To Win In The Age of Disruption" described as a ‘game changer’ by Harvard Business School. He is one of the most in-demand disruption thinkers in the world, Terence Mauri inspires leaders to thrive in the age of disruption.

Aaron Hurst is a globally recognized systems entrepreneur who has used the science of purpose to change the way we work and serve. He is the Founder of Imperative, a venture-backed startup offering an enterprise-wide solution for employee connection and team building. Their industry research is incredibly good, too. Aaron sits down with Dan Pontefract to catch up on all things purpose, but also the importance of relationships and networks. Corporate culture is another thread they delve into. Widely known for his thought leadership, Aaron is the author of "The Purpose Economy" and a regular advisor and thought partner for many global brands. Aaron is also the founder and an active advisor to the Taproot Foundation where he was the catalyst and lead architect of the $15 billion pro bono service market. An entrepreneur since 16, Aaron began his career as a social innovator at the University of Michigan, where he designed and led an educational program for local correctional facilities, subsequently becoming the first student to receive the Michigan Campus Compact Award.

Michael Griffiths is a senior partner, principal, and lead in Deloitte’s Workforce Transformation practice; specifically leading Deloitte’s Workforce Development market offerings. In this episode of Leadership NOW, Michael and Dan Pontefract discuss the shift to a skills-based organization. There are some fascinating points raised—including what comes first: the chicken, the egg, or both? Michael is also the lead for Deloitte’s Human Capital Trends research and report. Griffiths is well published in the field of learning and talent, and is the leading market voice on becoming a skills-based organization.

Ravin Jesuthasan is a recognized futurist, global thought leader and bestselling author on the future of work and human capital. He has led multiple research efforts on the global workforce, the emerging digital economy, the rise of artificial intelligence and the transformation of work. Ravin sits down with Dan Pontefract to discuss the shift from jobs to skills. Ravin is the Global leader of Transformation at Mercer and based in Chicago and has led numerous research projects for the World Economic Forum including its ground-breaking studies; Shaping the Future Implications of Digital Media for Society, Creating a Shared Vision for Talent in the 4th Industrial Revolution and HR 4.0: Shaping People Strategies in the 4th Industrial Revolution. He is a regular participant and presenter at the World Economic Forum’s annual meetings in Davos. Ravin is the bestselling author of some fantastic books including Work Without Jobs, Transformative HR, Lead The Work, and Reinventing Jobs. Ravin is a member of the Thinkers50 Radar class.

Ron Carucci has a thirty-year track record helping executives tackle challenges of strategy, organization, and leadership — from start-ups to Fortune 10s, non-profits to heads-of-state, turn-arounds to new markets and strategies, overhauling leadership and culture to re-designing for growth. With experience in more than 25 countries on four continents, he helps organizations articulate strategies that lead to accelerated growth, and then designs programs to execute those strategies. The best-selling author of eight books, including the Amazon #1 "Rising to Power," Ron sits down with Dan Pontefract to discuss his recently released book, "To Be Honest: Lead with the Power of Truth, Justice and Purpose" Ron is a regular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, where Navalent’s work on leadership was named one of 2016’s management ideas that mattered most. He is also a regular contributor to Forbes, and a two-time TEDx speaker. Ron is proud to be a member of the Marshall Goldsmith MG100 coaches community.

Carolyn Stern is a certified Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Development Expert, professional speaker, and university professor. In this episode of Leadership NOW with Dan Pontefract, they discuss Carolyn's new book, "The Emotionally Strong Leader: An Inside-Out Journey to Transformational Leadership." Carolyn’s emotional intelligence courses and modules have been adopted by top universities in North America. She has provided comprehensive training programs to business leaders across the continent in highly regarded corporations encompassing industries such as technology, finance, manufacturing, advertising, education, healthcare, government, and foodservice. Carolyn’s passion is teaching emotional intelligence, leadership, and team building in the workplace. She drives individuals and corporations to learn how to connect authentically, communicate effectively, and thrive collectively by interweaving emotional intelligence along the way.