Dov Pollack – Dov Pollack Executive Coaching

September 20, 2021September 19, 2021

Lucy Basta, the Co-Founder of WorkWell: On Why Soft Skills Are Essential, How Communities Build Great Leaders, and the Importance of Speaking in Your Own Voice

Lucy Basta

Lucy Basta is an expert in technology, a leadership coach, and the Co-founder of WorkWell, a career-empowering community for women. Lucy and her co-founder, Whitney Cole, started the business to ensure that people of all kinds can equip themselves with successful careers in the tech industry. Lucy has had a diverse career, ranging from emergency room worker to Learning and Development Leader at Apple. From there, she found her niche in leadership coaching and professional preparation.

Lucy is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through New Ventures West and has a degree in Business Leadership and Management from the University of California, Berkeley.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

What is WorkWell and why is their work so important?
How Lucy Basta transitioned from healthcare worker to leadership coach
The advantages and strengths of diversity
Lucy talks about cultivating skills in people to excel in their jobs
Community building and support for isolated employees
Important habits to unlearn in order to learn better habits
Why group coaching is more effective than one-on-one sessions
The power of working together and learning from others
Where Lucy sees herself in the future

In this episode…

Diversity has become more important than ever in the workplace. Not only is the topic essential as the cry for equality becomes unanimous, but it’s also an impediment for businesses. A lack of diversity can stifle creativity and stop you from reaching an expanding global market. A diverse team can reach new demographics and bring unexplored talents to the table. It truly is the best way for businesses to move into the future. And now, there are companies designed to help that process along.

WorkWell is a job accelerator that offers career search, interview skills, and a lifelong community for people entering the tech industry. Their goal is to help people secure these positions and help them transition into their new roles. There are some important skills that candidates should hone if they want to make it in the industry. So, what are they?

Dov Pollack sits down with Lucy Basta, the Co-founder of WorkWell, to learn about the importance of diversity in the workplace and the skills needed to work together. They start with Lucy’s own career and how she adapted at Apple as a fish out of water. Then, they chat about career preparation, the community building most corporations overlook, which habits to unlearn and how to replace them, and more. Find out more by tuning in to this episode of the Next Wave Leadership podcast.

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Sponsor for this episode…

Founded by Dov Pollack, Next Wave Leadership is an executive coaching firm focused on helping CEOs, executives, and emerging leaders create great places to work by creating great places to grow.

If you are a leader who is looking to differentiate your voice, own your story, and choose your path with purpose. Next Wave Leadership can help you get the results you want and need.

To know more about what we can do to help you and your team grow, visit our website at NextWaveLeadership.com or send us an email at dov@nextwaveleadership.com.

September 13, 2021September 14, 2021

Ramit Singh Chimni, the Founder of the RASICH Group and One of India’s Leading Management Consultants: On Breaking Out of the Transactional Life, The Fairness Paradigm, and the Oversimplification of Success and Failure

Ramit Singh Chimni

Ramit Singh Chimni is the Founder of The RASICH Group, where he works closely with organizations across various sectors on responsible and sustainable business practices. Ramit has regularly advised the government on various instances, including drafting the bill on opening up FDI in the Indian legal sector which was circulated by India’s Ministry of Law and Justice. He is also the Co-founder of Eight Goals One Foundation and is the author of Managing Your Legal Organisation | Global Insights. Ramit serves as a member on the jury for the International UNESCO/José Martí Prize. He was invited by Harvard University to participate in a panel on Humanitarian Affairs and was given the “Exceptional Leaders of Excellence” Award by the Women’s Economic Forum in New Delhi.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

What led Ramit Singh Chimni to make a tangible change to his country’s farmers
Why an authentic conversation can scale your business
Overcoming the uncertainty of a problem
Delivering a sustainable product starts with valuing human beings
How did Ramit create a revolving door to change with FAIR methodology?
Why the next step can be a multifaceted opportunity
Success should be measured by how we implement change for the better
Ramit discusses what motivates him and his next steps

In this episode…

Every action has a consequence. Those reactions to implications are part of the journey. But does it have to be categorized as a success or a failure? How do you figure out what is important and relevant, and effectively solve for that?

Ramit Singh Chimni is changing the way we approach problems in every industry. He created a four-step methodology to help us be flexible and comfortable with change: access all the facts, advocate for alternative viewpoints, introspect, and write down the reasons and rationale behind your decision.

On this episode of Next Wave Leadership, Dov Pollack is joined by Ramit Singh Chimni, Founder of The RASICH Group, to explore the journey of solving a simple problem with a complex solution. Together they discuss looking for a trial and building a solution, being more amenable to change by giving ideas time, and four steps to processing and identifying change. Stay tuned!

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Sponsor for this episode…

Founded by Dov Pollack, Next Wave Leadership is an executive coaching firm focused on helping CEOs, executives, and emerging leaders create great places to work by creating great places to grow.

If you are a leader who is looking to differentiate your voice, own your story, and choose your path with purpose. Next Wave Leadership can help you get the results you want and need.

To know more about what we can do to help you and your team grow, visit our website at NextWaveLeadership.com or send us an email at dov@nextwaveleadership.com.

September 6, 2021September 5, 2021

Corey Rosen, Host of the Moth StorySLAM Series and Author of Your Story, Well Told: On How Narrower Stories Adeptly Communicate Bigger Ideas, the Art of Connecting to an Audience, and the Importance of the Circus Bow

Corey Rosen

Corey Rosen is a writer, producer, creative director, and much more. He’s led a diverse career of over 20 years in the entertainment industry, with experience in movies, television, and even theme parks. He has spent the past decade at Tippett Studio, where he currently works as their Creative Director and Vice President of Creative Marketing & Development. He is also the StorySLAM Host for the Moth, a nonprofit storytelling organization.

In addition to these roles, Corey is still a part of BATS Improv and the Treasurer for the Visual Effects Society. His book, Your Story, Well Told, dives into the creative strategies and processes that can take your story to the next level.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

How Corey Rosen launched so many different careers
Corey’s upbringing and how it led him to his work at The Moth
The best ways to tell your story and develop your craft
Telling honest stories about your best moments
How improvisation can be an effective tool in business
Who are some storytellers that Corey admires?
Incorporating honest emotion into leadership
The biggest takeaway from Corey’s book Your Story, Well Told

In this episode…

As a leader, storytelling is an overlooked tool. There are stories all around us where we least expect them, even in the world of business. Knowing how to present a story helps with communication, explaining your company’s brand, or even marketing a product. The ability to captivate audiences and connect with others is important for effective leadership. However, it can be difficult to put these skills into practice.

For Corey Rosen, storytelling and improvisation are his specialties. He has worked in the entertainment industry for more than 20 years, developing his philosophies on stories and genuine inspiration. He leverages his expertise while coaching businesses, organizations, and schools on how to better communicate. His book, Your Story, Well Told, shares some of the wisdom he’s earned over the years — and now, he’s here to share his pearls with you, too.

On this episode of Next Wave Leadership, Dov Pollack is joined by Corey Rosen, writer, producer, creative director and Host of the Moth StorySLAM, to explain his idiosyncratic approach to storytelling and how it applies to leadership. They talk through the best ways to deliver your story, the common mistakes to avoid, and how to introduce improvisation to your leadership style. Corey goes through his dense career and what helped him get to where he is now. Stay tuned!

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Sponsor for this episode…

Founded by Dov Pollack, Next Wave Leadership is an executive coaching firm focused on helping CEOs, executives, and emerging leaders create great places to work by creating great places to grow.

If you are a leader who is looking to differentiate your voice, own your story, and choose your path with purpose. Next Wave Leadership can help you get the results you want and need.

To know more about what we can do to help you and your team grow, visit our website at NextWaveLeadership.com or send us an email at dov@nextwaveleadership.com.

August 30, 2021August 31, 2021

Tensie Whelan, Clinical Professor of Business and Society at NYU Stern School of Business: On How Teaching Future Business Leaders to See the World Through the Lens of Sustainability Will Help Them View the World Differently

Tensie Whelan

Tensie Whelan is the Director of the Center for Sustainable Business and a Clinical Professor of Business and Society at NYU Stern School of Business. At NYU, she advocates for sustainable practices and equips students to address environmental challenges in their future positions. In her own career, Tensie has 25 years of experience working with national and international organizations on issues of sustainability.

Before starting at NYU, Tensie worked as the President of the Rainforest Alliance for much of her career, growing the organization from $4.5 million to $50 million. She also continues to serve as a Board Member for GlobeScan, which helps different institutions grow their brand and sustainability efforts.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

How do you change the mentality of an organization towards sustainability?
What led Tensie Whelan to transition from president of an organization to professor at a prestigious university
Creating an ecosystem that helps mothers in their careers
The balance between pragmatism and sustainability
Persuading board members with metrics and data
How did Tensie build an internal culture at the Rainforest Alliance?
Changes to the landscape of sustainability at universities
What does the future of environmental efforts look like?

In this episode…

Sustainability efforts are more important than ever. The environment continues to suffer as more and more problems arise from human exploitation. Yet in the world of business, sustainability is often a hot-button topic, typically seen as an impediment rather than a companion. It can be difficult to change any minds — but it’s not impossible.

Tensie Whelan has worked in sustainability organizations for most of her life. She spent 15 years as the President of the Rainforest Alliance and now works at NYU as a professor and director. Her goal is to educate and guide the upcoming generation of business leaders to see the value and importance of sustainability. She not only believes that change is possible, but crucial for the future. So what does all of that look like in practice?

Dov Pollack invites Tensie Whelan, the Director of the Center for Sustainable Business at NYU, to talk about the needed intersection between sustainability and the future of business. She dives into a host of topics, from persuading board members to developing an internal culture of environmentalism. They also discuss what’s on the horizon for sustainability and diversity in the business world. Find out more by tuning in to this episode of Next Wave Leadership.

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Sponsor for this episode…

Founded by Dov Pollack, Next Wave Leadership is an executive coaching firm focused on helping CEOs, executives, and emerging leaders create great places to work by creating great places to grow.

If you are a leader who is looking to differentiate your voice, own your story, and choose your path with purpose. Next Wave Leadership can help you get the results you want and need.

To know more about what we can do to help you and your team grow, visit our website at NextWaveLeadership.com or send us an email at dov@nextwaveleadership.com.

August 23, 2021August 24, 2021

Sowmya Murthy, CMO & Chief Customer Officer at Seven Lakes Technologies: On Navigating the Liminal Space Toward Transformation, Thriving in Chaos, and Why You Can’t Use a Stick on a Free Person

Sowmya Murthy

Sowmya Murthy is a business innovator, advocate for women in leadership, and the CMO and CCO at Seven Lakes Technologies. Along with their CEO, Sowmya has helped the company transition from a service-based business to a SaaS product enterprise. Sowmya and her team have received recognition for their work from notable firms like Frost & Sullivan.

Sowmya has developed her expertise in marketing and strategy across a laudable career, including her last position as the Head of Marketing at Unisys. She also helped create the JOYN SaaS brand, a platform that focuses on both in-field data capture and automation.

Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

Sowmya Murthy’s early scripting and how she found her career
What it means to “play small” and how to overcome it
Stepping into leadership and your full agency in the corporate world
The process of encouraging growth in organizations
Sowmya’s approach to staying comfortable in the chaos
Molding the potential of young, promising employees
How do you prepare for — and respond to — failure?
The cost of a mentally arrested employee

In this episode…

Here’s a hard pill to swallow: true transformation and growth can’t be forced. Business after business falls into the trap that pushing employees harder will equate to success. While that extra push may be necessary in some cases, it is rarely the catalyst for real change. An effective workforce is made up of driven individuals who can handle responsibility.

Authentic change starts with freeing the employee from their mental limitations. There are many ways to accomplish this, but the end result should be unmistakable: a self-possessed person who can adapt to change and push their company forward. Cultivating these employees requires a leader to encourage and guide them in the right direction. And, it takes someone who has done it countless times before.

Dov Pollack sits down with Sowmya Murthy, the CMO and CCO of Seven Lakes Technologies, to see what it means to transform your business and your employees. They walk through what it means to “play small” and how to come into your own as a leader. Sowmya breaks down her strategies for working with young employees, leading a company in a new direction, and keeping your focus amidst chaos. Learn all of this and more on this episode of Next Wave Leadership.

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Sponsor for this episode…

Founded by Dov Pollack, Next Wave Leadership is an executive coaching firm focused on helping CEOs, executives, and emerging leaders create great places to work by creating great places to grow.

If you are a leader who is looking to differentiate your voice, own your story, and choose your path with purpose. Next Wave Leadership can help you get the results you want and need.

To know more about what we can do to help you and your team grow, visit our website at NextWaveLeadership.com or send us an email at dov@nextwaveleadership.com.