In this episode, we spoke with Dr. Jonathan Reichental, an award-winning technology leader and professor, whose career has spanned both the private and public sectors. He has served as chief information officer at both O’Reilly Media and the City of Palo Alto, California, and is currently the founder of an advisory, investment, and education firm, Human Future. He has a regular column in Forbes and has written many books including Smart Cities for Dummies, Exploring Smart Cities Activity Book for Kids, and Exploring Cities Bedtime Rhymes. His latest includes Data Governance for Dummies and Cryptocurrency QuickStart Guide.

Maria Egan is the Global Head of Music at Riot Games, where she’s shaping how music weaves into gaming, esports, and storytelling experiences that reach millions of fans worldwide. She has collaborated with artists from Lil Nas X and NewJeans to Porter Robinson, and she’s been recognized by Billboard as one of the most influential women in music.

She views music as a vehicle of belonging, a means of creating shared memories and emotional connections across boundaries. And she’s asking profound questions about creativity in the age of AI, about how we protect and nurture culture when technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate, and about what it takes to lead teams with empathy and psychological safety.

In this episode, we explore how creativity becomes stronger in relationships, how leaders can hold space for interdependence, and what it means to stay grounded in the human magic of art and connection.

Watch a sample of her team's work here: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbLemOwzdxk&list=PLbAFXJC0J5Gbogs-3Jk3nay0sAeAqi3SS&index=4⁠ 

Alex D. Tremble is the Founder and CEO of GPS Leadership Solutions, a bestselling author, executive coach, and trusted advisor to senior leaders. Through GPS, Alex leads a team that transforms executive leadership teams in fast-growing and enterprise organizations by solving the challenges that slow execution, erode trust, and stall business performance. With over a decade of experience coaching Fortune 500 executives, government leaders, and high-growth firms, Alex delivers results-driven strategies rooted in his TP3™ framework: Trust, Proactivity, Productivity, and Profitability.

Stefani Okamoto is an authentic leader with over 20 years of experience synthesizing complex ideas and making a lasting impact. She is a strategic thinker with a track record of elevating the customer and learner experience. As the Director of Manager Excellence at ServiceNow, Stefani’s mission is to provide role clarity and enhance manager skills and competencies, while ensuring every manager places genuine care for each team member at the heart of their leadership. She is dedicated to shaping the future of management at ServiceNow, ensuring managers are well-equipped to lead effectively and employees thrive under their guidance in an environment where they can do their best work. Management Excellence is her passion; being an exceptional manager is her purpose.

Rajkumari Neogy (he/she) is the CEO of iBelong, a platform offering on-demand resources for workplaces dedicated to building inclusive and resonant cultures. With more than two decades of experience as an epigenetic coach and consultant focusing on the intersection of neurobiology, culture and empathy, Neogy combines a rare blend of scientific prowess and emotion to reimagine leadership.

Julie Castro Abrams is the founder and Managing Partner of How Women Invest, an early-stage venture firm supporting high-growth, women-founded enterprises. A seasoned CEO, board director, and champion for women entrepreneurs, Julie has dedicated her career to advancing women’s leadership through capital, training, and networks. As CEO of How Women Lead, she has been instrumental in reshaping systems to promote equity, including spearheading the successful passage of California’s Senate Bill 826, mandating gender diversity on corporate boards.

In this episode, Julie shares her journey lifting systemic barriers women face in leadership and venture capital. The conversation highlights the importance of collective action, the power of community, and the need to invest in women to drive systemic change.

Cynthia Pong, JD, is an award-winning executive coach, speaker, author, and Forbes Contributor for Leadership Strategy. As the Founder and CEO of Embrace Change, she leads an elite, all-BIPOC team specializing in coaching high-performing women of color. Embrace Change also partners with leading organizations across various sectors, including government, technology, and beyond, to deliver transformative programs in employee engagement, leadership development, and executive coaching.

In this episode, we discuss the benefits (and complexities) of allyship in the workplace. We explore the challenges of navigating corporate inclusion, the generational shifts in workplace values, and the interconnectedness of societal issues. Cynthia introduces her C-Care framework, emphasizing compassion, curiosity, and action as essential components of effective allyship. We also touch on the role of AI in promoting ethical practices and the importance of addressing trauma in the pursuit of allyship.

Our guest today is William Tsou, CEO of ProKitchen, founder of Next UT, and a retired VP at Fusheng Group (the leading manufacturer of golf clubs in the world). We explore how adjusting the frequency of thought that you broadcast into the environment impacts those around you, and how humor ameliorates sticky situations.

Axel Robinson is a visionary leader, technologist, and strategist who thrives at the intersection of innovation, technology, and business transformation. As a thought leader, he has built a reputation for leading large-scale, organization-wide initiatives that optimize performance, enhance customer experience, and drive measurable results. He specializes in solving complex business challenges that redefine the bottom line and position teams for long-term success.

Emi Kamemoto joins us to discuss health, resilience, and community building in the wake of the SoCal fires.

Dr. Vijay Pendakur is a leadership and culture expert, a new best-selling author, and sought after speaker. He lives in Austin, Texas, with his wife and two daughters. At home, you’ll find him playing piano and singing with his daughters. When he’s out and about, you can find him trying on Stetson hats on South Congress, at whisky tastings, or shopping at guitar boutiques.

Dr. JaNay Queen Nazaire’s life mission is to be a goodancestor, enabling  a culturally rich, thriving, and dynamic democracy for future generations.  As co-founder of BLK GRVTY, she is building a world where people and the planet are interconnected, wealthy and well.  

With a doctorate in systems change, she has worked withleaders across public, private, and philanthropic sectors to improve conditions of wellbeing for people and communities in 35 states, the capitol, two US territories, and six countries, deployed millions in capital to address economic disparities, and trained hundreds of organizations in Results-BasedAccountability to achieve measurable results.  

Dr. David Rhew is the Global Chief Medical Officer of Microsoft. He is a physician, technologist, and health services researcher. He has been in healthcare technology for the past 30+ years and has a passion for exploring how technology can improve outcomes and access to care.