The Global Discussion

Neal Schaffer is a leading authority on social media marketing, helping businesses and organizations leverage the power of social media to grow their brand, increase visibility, and drive business results. With over a decade of experience in social media, Neal has worked with a wide range of companies, from startups to Fortune 500 corporations, across various industries. Fluent in Japanese and Mandarin Chinese, Neal has received invitations to speak about digital media on four continents in many countries. His popular speaking topics include influencer marketing, social selling, digital transformation of sales and marketing, social media strategy, including return on investment, and content marketing. Neal is the author of four books on social media, including "Maximize Your Social" (Wiley) and "The Age of Influence" (HarperCollins Leadership), which educates the market on why and how every business should leverage the potential of influencer marketing. He also has a podcast, "Your Digital Marketing Coach with Neal Schaffer", where he presents his views on social and digital topics. In addition to his consultant, speaker, and author work, Neal teaches digital media at Rutgers Business School and is an instructor at UCLA Extension. Neal lives in Irvine, California, but frequently travels between Japan, North America, and Europe for speaking engagements. Whether you're a business owner looking to improve your social media presence or a marketing professional looking to stay on top of the latest trends and strategies, Neal Schaffer is a thought leader in social media marketing. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Joe Glover is an accomplished entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host who has built a career around empowering others to live fulfilling lives. He is the founder and CEO of The Marketing Meetup, a community of marketing professionals that has grown to over 40,000 members across multiple cities and geographies. Born and raised in the UK, Joe initially pursued a career in marketing, working for various companies before starting his marketing agency. During this time, he discovered his passion for bringing people together and building communities. Joe founded The Marketing Meetup in 2016 to connect with other marketers and share knowledge and experiences. Since then, The Marketing Meetup has grown into a thriving community that provides valuable resources and networking opportunities for marketers at all levels of their careers. Joe has also expanded the community to include The Marketing Meetup Podcast, which features interviews with marketing thought leaders worldwide. Speakers at The Marketing Meetup include some of the world's most famous and influential marketing practitioners and thinkers, including Rory Sutherland, Vice Chairman of Ogilvy, Hannah Anderson, Co-Founder of Social Chain, and Mark Ritson, Professor of Mini MBA. In addition to his work with The Marketing Meetup, Joe has delivered talks on marketing and entrepreneurship at events and conferences worldwide. He is also a regular guest on podcasts and radio shows, sharing his marketing and community-building expertise. Joe's passion for community building extends beyond his professional life, as he is involved in various charity initiatives. He has completed several endurance challenges to raise money for multiple charities, including running seven marathons in seven days to raise funds for mental health charities. As a guest on The Global Discussion podcast, Joe brings his knowledge and experience in marketing and community building to the table. His insights on the power of community, entrepreneurship, and personal growth provide valuable insights. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Will Whitham is a seasoned copywriter and podcast host who has made significant contributions to the marketing industry. He is currently the Senior Copywriter at the CMO Alliance, B2B Marketing Alliance, and the Product Marketing Alliance, where he develops compelling marketing content for companies across multiple industries. In addition to his work as a copywriter, Will is also the host of the CMO Convo podcast. The podcast focuses on one central question: What does it take to be a great Chief Marketing Officer? He interviews successful CMOs from various industries and asks them about their success strategies, experiences, and insights into the industry. Throughout his career, Will has developed a reputation for being a skilled and effective copywriter. The podcast, CMO Convo, provides listeners with valuable insights and strategies for success in marketing, making it a must-listen for marketing professionals and aspiring CMOs alike. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Maria Humphreys is a show host, producer, speaker, meditation guide, social audio advocate, and workshop facilitator. She is passionate about helping people discover their inner strength, balance, and clarity through meditation. Maria enjoys collaborating with inspiring individuals and isn't afraid to tackle tough subjects. She believes that audio is a powerful tool for connecting people worldwide and draws on her years of experience in the concert industry and legal world to create engaging content. Maria continues to grow her practice and is a fire walker! Her approach is grounded in authenticity and vulnerability, encouraging others to embrace their own imperfections and find beauty in the messy parts of life. Whether through her podcast, social media platforms, or in-person events, Maria's mission is to spread positivity and connection wherever she goes. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Rachel Becker is the Head of Twitter Branding and shares her expertise on Twitter, LinkedIn, social media engagement, and personal branding at ZoecialMedia. She is a social media enthusiast with a healthy obsession for social audio. Rachel enjoys providing her audience with valuable insights and tips on how to leverage social media to grow their online presence. With years of experience in social media and content creation, Rachel specializes in developing and executing effective strategies that drive engagement and growth. She is a skilled communicator and collaborator, and she enjoys connecting with people from all backgrounds to build meaningful relationships. Rachel believes that building authentic connections is crucial for personal and professional growth, and she is always eager to learn and share insights with others. Whether it's through social media platforms, podcasts, or public speaking engagements, Rachel is passionate about helping others succeed in the digital space. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit:  https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Sean Moffitt is a globally recognized business leader, author, and speaker with a focus on innovation, business models, and change. Based in Toronto, Canada, he is the Managing Director of Futureproofing, a leading on-demand consultancy that helps businesses transform for the future. He is also the co-founder of Futureproofing: an innovation venture that brings together Silicon Valley hustle, corporate innovation, and leading foresight from the global edges. In addition to his work with Futureproofing, Sean is the founder of Grey Swan Guild, a global tribe of change agents and thought leaders committed to unravelling the world's biggest challenges. He is also a CMO for companies and brands, providing a variety of demand generation and brand-building strategies and tools with hands-on operational expertise in senior roles. Sean is a digital transformationist with a focus on delivering the true value of technology inside organizations. He has consulted with over 100 companies on their customer experience, digital needs, and brand leadership. He is also the author of the globally published book "Wikibrands," a guidebook for the customer-connected marketplace. Sean has delivered keynotes and workshops in over 25 countries as a speaker, inspiring audiences on over 100 new economy subjects. He is a management advisor to both Fortune 500 companies and entrepreneurial start-ups, providing strategic advice and executive consultation. Sean is a thought leader in emerging technologies and has a particular focus on blockchain, IoT, AR, AI, and automation. He has worked with governments, educators, and incubators to build innovation ecosystems and regularly shares his insights on his blog and social media channels. Sean Moffitt is a global thinker and builder of innovation, business models, and change. He is a value generator, catalyst, venturist, and sensemaker, delivering real impact across six key facets: growth, scale, and impact; brands and customers; technology, digital, and new media; innovation, business models, and change; futures and trends; and culture and leadership. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Joan is a Digitalisation & Sustainability Lead at Siemens and a Contemporary Landscape Artist. We discuss technology, life and art in this episode of The Global Discussion. She was the CEO of the Irish Internet Association, supporting over 350 IIA member companies and helping to drive policy development and lobbying to progress the industry on critical issues such as skills development, open data, cloud computing and industry standards. The IIA ran the annual industry awards, The NetVisionaries, and the digital inclusion campaign Digitise the Nation. Joan is on the Executive Council of the Contemporary Irish Art Society and is a prior winner of the Business Woman of the Year Awards. As an Artist, Joan takes inspiration from her location and abstracts form and colour from Ireland's trees, farms and landscapes. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Jane Buckley was born in Derry/ Londonderry, Northern Ireland, in the late 60s and is the author of the Stones Corner series. Like many of her generation, she had to leave to find work elsewhere. At the naïve age of 17, she moved to London, where she lived and worked for over twenty-five years before moving to Nice, France. Along with her husband John (born in Cork, Ireland), they finally returned home in 2017 and lived in Donegal. Since Jane lived predominantly in London throughout the time that is known as "The Troubles", it was apparent then – and still is today – that not all the facts of the events in Ulster – perpetrated on every side by the warring factions – were presented in an accurate and unbiased way. Over recent years, the couple recognised that many of the people they'd been fortunate enough to meet on their travels worldwide didn't understand why or how the conflict in the North of Ireland began and why it continued for three decades. Jane found this particularly frustrating and decided to take it upon herself to inform them and others by writing a historical fiction series based on her childhood experiences and events from this horrific period in Ireland's history. Jane believes we must move on from "The Troubles" as a country while never forgetting how and why they occurred. Recognising the hardship and suffering endured by so many of our friends, family and neighbours, we should continue to embrace the healing and reconciliation process. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Michelle is the Founder & Managing Director of A Better Work, helping to unlock the human potential within organisations. A Better Work uses science-based, data-driven approaches, proven strengths-based methodology, and appreciative enquiry. Michelle helps to bring to the surface the culture, inclusion, diversity, engagement, strategy, and leadership plans needed so an organisation can reach its maximum potential. Michelle is the Head of Operations at Host in Ireland, an initiative representing 51 data centres and related providers of services and products that demonstrate world-class excellence. These businesses are part of the foundation in Ireland for both Foreign Direct Investment and the growth of indigenous technology success stories. She is a Partner at Kennedy Insights and helps to work with aspiring businesses to develop a clear strategic direction, implement critical changes and assist in designing processes that can lead to improved performance. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn

Kevin is Managing Partner at TNT Brand Strategist LLC, driving the Go-To-Market strategy, ensuring exceptional customer experience and coaching clients in strategically defining and promoting their personal and organizational brand with an emphasis on digital dominance, social media, social currency, social selling, and marketing expertise on LinkedIn. He consults with C-Level and Industry Leader clients on focusing the power of branding, social selling and social media marketing to boost careers, further goals, exponentially grow their business, build a personal brand that resonates and maximize their career objectives/transitioning efforts. Kevin develops personalized social media plans for Executives to include authentic message development aligned with the right keywords, vision, and signal-to-noise ratio that establishes their brand, optimizes their rankings and strengthens their relevance with a focus on LinkedIn and Twitter. Kevin is an Executive Career Coach of social media and digital branding for Graduating eMBA Students of Baylor University Hankamer School of Business since 2015 and the Baylor Law School Masters Program since 2019. He earned LinkedIn ProFinder's Expert Pro and top 10 status in personal branding, strategic brand marketing, social media marketing, and LinkedIn profile optimization. About The Global Discussion: The podcast features carefully curated guests from an exciting cross-section of creatives, leaders, and thinkers. New episodes are available on Apple, Google, and Spotify podcasts and several leading podcast platforms. You can listen to and watch the episodes on our dedicated YouTube channel and the website.  To learn more about The Global Discussion, please visit: https://www.theglobaldiscussion.com Audio: Spotify | Google | Apple  Video: YouTube | Website  Social Media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn