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Energy, Influence and Innovation in the C-Suite
Join Christy Honeycutt for an unfiltered look into the minds of influential leaders as they share their untold stories. If you want to know how top leaders manage their energy, expand their influence and transform vision into action, this is for you. Christy and her guests dive deep into the intersection of leadership, impact and innovation, revealing the practices and mindsets that empower them to show up as their most authentic, effective selves.
At its core, Inside the C-Suite is more than just leadership tactics; it’s about the energetic exchange that drives real influence and change. Whether it's navigating chaos, overcoming adversity or building the resilience to lead with clarity, the podcast uncovers the personal and professional journeys of those who are redefining what it means to lead. If you're ready to go beyond the surface and tap into the deeper currents that shape leadership, this podcast is your invitation to listen, learn and lead differently.
The Impact of Speaking Every Customer’s Language | EP47
Inside the C-Suite
35 minutes
2 months ago
The Impact of Speaking Every Customer’s Language | EP47
In this episode of Inside the C-Suite, Christy sits down with Bryan Murphy, CEO of Smartling - a leader in translation and localization whose mission is simple but powerful: help brands speak to the world in its own languages.
Bryan doesn’t come across like your standard tech exec. He’s a gardener at heart, someone who likes to grow things - whether that’s plants, businesses, or people. And that instinct shows up in how he leads Smartling.
Tune in to hear:
Why global brands are mandating AI adoption in 2025 - and how Smartling is delivering on it
How multilingual content drives organic traffic and digital growth in international markets
The cultural nuance of localization (why Canadian French ≠ French French, and why it matters)
How Bryan approaches fear and skepticism around AI in the workforce - and why learning the skill set is non-negotiable
The personal leadership lessons that carried him through crisis and into long-term success
At its core, this episode is about connection - between brands and their customers, between leaders and their teams, and between language and meaning.
Bryan doesn’t just translate content. He translates possibility.
And in a world moving this fast, that’s the kind of leadership we need.
Chapters:
00:01:22 – How Smartling Helps Global Brands Like Tesla, Apple & Disney
00:03:30 – AI Translation: Cutting Costs & Growing Digital Footprints
00:06:35 – Unique Languages & Emerging Localization Trends
00:08:28 – Fear of AI vs. Curiosity: Why Skills Matter More Than Ever
00:11:13 – Christy’s First AI Experiment: From Poems to Prompts
00:12:53 – Top 3 Ways to Learn AI Skills Fast
00:14:34 – From Google to GPT: How Search Behavior Is Changing
00:19:18 – AI Vocabulary & The Challenge of Clear Communication
00:23:07 – Localization Done Right: Brand Voice & Cultural Nuance
00:25:52 – Leadership in Crisis: Lessons from Losing a Business in COVID
00:28:12 – A Defining Moment: Loss, Resilience & Leading Through Tragedy
00:32:30 – What Bryan Murphy Does Best as a CEO
00:34:39 – Final Takeaways: The Power of Language to Connect the World
| Connect with Us |
Learn more about Smartling:
https://www.smartling.com/
Follow Bryan Murphy:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanmurphy2/
(Bryan helps global brands speak every customer’s language - building trust and driving growth through Smartling’s LanguageAI platform. With two decades of experience scaling e-commerce and SaaS companies, including leadership at eBay and co-founding WHI Solutions, he blends technology with empathy to make localization fast, accurate, and human. Named Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year and recognized on a16z’s Marketplace 100, Bryan doesn’t just lead companies - he builds teams and tools that connect the world.)
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Inside the C-Suite
Energy, Influence and Innovation in the C-Suite
Join Christy Honeycutt for an unfiltered look into the minds of influential leaders as they share their untold stories. If you want to know how top leaders manage their energy, expand their influence and transform vision into action, this is for you. Christy and her guests dive deep into the intersection of leadership, impact and innovation, revealing the practices and mindsets that empower them to show up as their most authentic, effective selves.
At its core, Inside the C-Suite is more than just leadership tactics; it’s about the energetic exchange that drives real influence and change. Whether it's navigating chaos, overcoming adversity or building the resilience to lead with clarity, the podcast uncovers the personal and professional journeys of those who are redefining what it means to lead. If you're ready to go beyond the surface and tap into the deeper currents that shape leadership, this podcast is your invitation to listen, learn and lead differently.
