The Resilient Journey

Staci Saint-Preux discusses climate change's impact on supply chains, urging the resilience industry to prepare for severe weather. The podcast highlights the urgency for action, practical examples of adapting to climate change in businesses, and personal growth insights including storm names, song choices, and boosting confidence in career growth.

Author and business continuity specialist, Erick Anez, discusses the importance of integrating risk management into business continuity for a more complete approach. He emphasizes the need to deeply understand the business to improve practices and build a program that resonates with the leadership team.

Everywhere you turn, someone is talking about AI. Some complain that AI will make people lazy. Can AI be trusted? What about the ethical concerns of using AI? Well this week’s guest has a pretty good grip on the subject. Hello everyone and welcome episode 127 of the Resilient Journey podcast, presented by the Resilience Think Tank. This week we’re doing something different as we welcome Microsoft’s Co-Pilot to the podcast. You heard me right. This week we are interviewing AI itself. You want to learn about AI…ask AI. The conversation goes beyond the theoretical use of AI. Mark and Co-Pilot talk about how AI can assist YOU in your business continuity program and provide real life examples of how some companies are using AI to improve resilience. Co-Pilot offers sound advice on how to start using AI, what to we aware of – and see if Co-Pilot can answer our iconic question about picking walk up music.   Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Learn more about the Resilience Think Tank here. Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

Expert in generational mindsets, Steph McCluskey, discusses bridging gaps in the workplace by respecting diverse viewpoints, embracing collaboration, and fostering a growth-oriented mindset. The podcast explores the dynamics of working with different generations, the benefits of engaging with diverse perspectives, and strategies for uniting generations in the workforce.

Jason Hoss shares tips on crafting the perfect elevator pitch for resilience professionals, emphasizing avoiding jargon, building connections, and using 'resilience' to their advantage. They discuss not using negative words and how to leverage conversations. Bonus: free drinks at DRJ Spring event!

David Hall discusses debunking myths about IT disaster recovery and business continuity, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive backup strategy. The conversation also covers effective communication with IT partners and simplifying technical jargon. Tune in for insights on approaching IT conversations and the importance of prioritizing critical systems.

Maybe your organization isn’t in a regulated industry. Maybe you don’t think operational resilience is something that applies to you. But what if we told you that some of the principles of “OR” can still be used to improve your program?   Hello everyone and welcome episode 123 of the Resilient Journey podcast, presented by the Resilience Think Tank. This week we’re joined by Gillian Catalano, Senior Director of Enterprise Resilience Risk for RBC. This week, Gillian and Mark talk about business continuity and operational resilience in the financial sector and how those principles can be effective in your organization regardless of its size or industry. Gillian explains how threats and risks related to technology recovery, 3rd parties, and geo-political matters are shaping the strategies of their resilience program. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey!  We sure do appreciate it! Learn more about the Resilience Think Tank here. Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn or Twitter. Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

What comes to mind when you think of spring? Warmer weather? March Madness? Spring training? Warming up your golf swing? Well, all of those are fine answers – but for many the thought of spring means the beginning of conference season. Hello everyone and welcome episode 122 of the Resilient Journey podcast, presented by the Resilience Think Tank. This week we’re joined by Bob Arnold, President of Disaster Recovery Journal and the emcee for DRJ Spring 2024 – Lisa Jones. Lisa and Bob talk about the evolution of the world’s best resilience conference. Lisa talks about what attracted her to accept the role of emcee and how DRJ has paved the way for many in our organization. They share the value of networking and offer tips for getting the most out of the conference and we talk about the partnership between DRJ and the Resilience Think Tank.

Resilience professional Kristin Torres shares the secrets of resilience industry including better reporting, change management, and mindset. They discuss the benefits of crisis management alongside business continuity, adaptability, utilizing data intelligence, and choosing resilience over perfection.

In this episode, Alex Barker from Be More Pirate discusses how pirates challenged the establishment with their own rules. They explore weaponizing storytelling for success, creating unique pirate codes for teams, and developing personalized principles. The conversation delves into the importance of authenticity and practicality in implementing codes within organizations. They also touch on selecting walk-up music and book information, featuring favorites like the Pirates of the Caribbean theme.