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  • 15 Minutes With... Tia Ferraro-Smith, Culture Architect, Thought Leader, HR Practitioner

    15 Minutes With... Tia Ferraro-Smith, Culture Architect, Thought Leader, HR Practitioner
    Sep 3 2025
    Everyone’s talking about the future of work. AI. Automation. Disruption. But here’s the truth...none of it matters without the people who architect it and the culture that sustains it. We are so excited to have this thoughtful conversation with Tia Smith. Culture Carrier. Thought leader. Forbes HR Council member. And a friend who understands that culture isn’t a buzzword, it’s the backbone. In this episode of 15 Minutes With, Tia unpacks what it really takes to: 🔑 Build organizations that innovate without losing their humanity 🔑 Carry culture in rooms where strategy and technology dominate 🔑 Lead with resilience when disruption is the norm This isn’t theory, it’s a masterclass in people-first leadership from someone who’s living it. If you’re a leader, HR professional, entrepreneur, or emerging disruptor...this conversation will challenge you to rethink how you shape (not just chase) the future of work. Tune in, lean in, and listen in...the future belongs to those who build cultures strong enough to carry it. #FutureOfWork #Leadership #HR #CultureMatters #15MinutesWith
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    27 min
  • 15 Minutes... After the 15 Minutes... Lee + Mason + Alejandro

    15 Minutes... After the 15 Minutes... Lee + Mason + Alejandro
    Aug 20 2025
    Lee, Mason, and Alejandro weren’t ready to hit stop—so we kept rolling. Call it an encore, call it bonus time, or just three minds refusing to leave the stage. What happens when you give leaders a few extra minutes? Big laughs, bold ideas, and a little more of that “let’s go conquer the world” energy.
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    17 min
  • 15 Minutes Alejandro Espinosa... Data, Dashboards, Deltas

    15 Minutes Alejandro Espinosa... Data, Dashboards, Deltas
    Aug 13 2025
    Google “data” or “nerd,” and don’t be surprised if Alejandro Espinosa shows up. But make no mistake, Alejandro isn’t just crunching numbers, he’s crafting stories that move people. In this episode of 15 Minutes With, Alejandro pulls back the curtain on faith, family, and the future of work. He talks automation as freedom, dashboards as modern-day storytellers, and why the best data doesn’t just inform—it connects us all. Alejandro isn’t here to make spreadsheets. He’s here to make impact. 🎙 Faith. Family. Data. Storytelling. This is Alejandro Espinosa. This is a conversation you’ll remember.
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    16 min
  • 15 Minutes With Damien Benson, Unmasking the Real Barriers to Progress

    15 Minutes With Damien Benson, Unmasking the Real Barriers to Progress
    Aug 6 2025
    In this riveting episode of 15 Minutes With, we sit down with ⁠Damien Benson⁠—an unflinching voice in technology and operational leadership who doesn’t just talk about change; he architects it. Damien pulls no punches as he takes us beyond the bandaids and straight into the root of dysfunction—exposing how many organizations are addicted to quick fixes while avoiding the deeper work of true transformation. With a background forged in systems improvement and frontline leadership, Damien shares sharp insights on why broken processes, data chaos, and misaligned teams are symptoms, not problems. He challenges leaders to stop treating strategy like a checklist and start treating it like a responsibility—to their people, to their mission, and to the communities they serve. From boardrooms to neighborhoods, Damien’s lens is wide—and his impact is deep. This is a masterclass in courageous leadership, honest reflection, and what it really takes to move from survival mode to meaningful evolution. Whether you’re navigating tech change, managing teams, or trying to break free from business-as-usual—this is the mindset shift you didn’t know you needed. Don’t just tweak. Transform. Tune in.
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    17 min
  • 15 Minutes With Kimberly Consevage, Teacher turned Technologist, Strategist & Thought Leader

    15 Minutes With Kimberly Consevage, Teacher turned Technologist, Strategist & Thought Leader
    Jul 30 2025
    In this standout episode of 15 Minutes With, we travel to Charlotte, NC—the Queen City—for a heartfelt and high-impact conversation with Kimberly Consevage, a former educator turned transformational tech leader. A Senior Manager at BDO and a trusted voice in the Workday ecosystem, Kimberly has spent her career guiding organizations through the messy, meaningful work of change. From her early days in Teach For America to leading enterprise-wide digital transformations, Kimberly’s journey is a masterclass in reinvention, resilience, and purpose. She opens up about how technology didn’t just find her—it shaped her, and how she now helps others navigate complex change with strategy, empathy, and intention. With warmth and wit, she tackles everything from the myth of "Go Live" to building change fitness (not fatigue), and why trust isn’t a title—it’s a process you earn. This isn’t just a conversation about systems. It’s a story about clarity, courage, and what it really means to lead from the middle. Whether you're leading transformation or becoming transformed yourself, this episode is a must-listen. #15MinutesWith #HRTransformation #Workday #ChangeLeadership #FromTeacherToTechnologist #DigitalTransformation #PeoplePoweredTech #BDOProud #FutureOfWork #ChangeManagement
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    18 min
  • 15 Minutes With... Traci Cuthbertson, Workday Change Management Architect, Learning Strategist & Book Editor

    15 Minutes With... Traci Cuthbertson, Workday Change Management Architect, Learning Strategist & Book Editor
    Jul 23 2025
    Send us a text In a world that often equates transformation with disruption, Traci Cuthbertson offers a refreshing counterpoint: that change, when done right, can be quiet, human, and deeply effective. This week on 15 Minutes With, we journey to the Queen City to sit down with one of Workday’s most trusted voices in change management and HR transformation. With a career shaped by both classic consulting rigor and hands-on people-first leadership, Traci has built a reputation for doing what many talk about—but few actually master: guiding organizations through high-stakes change with clarity, grace, and intention. Her superpower? Bringing structure to ambiguity and helping even the most complex transformations feel grounded. Forget the buzzwords and performative playbooks. Traci is the real deal. From executive buy-in to frontline adoption, her approach weaves empathy, strategy, and execution into a blueprint that actually works. Whether you're navigating digital transformation, rethinking your HR model, or simply wondering how to lead with more humanity—this episode is your blueprint. This one’s for the leaders who know that calm is a strategy. 🎧 Tune in to hear how Traci brings technology to life—one thoughtful decision at a time. #15MinutesWith #Workday #ChangeManagement #HRTransformation #PeoplePoweredTech #FutureOfWork Support the show
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    17 min
  • 15 Minutes With... Mason Gajkowski, Remaining Clarity, Kindness, Impact

    15 Minutes With... Mason Gajkowski, Remaining Clarity, Kindness, Impact
    Jul 16 2025
    In this episode of 15 Minutes With, we sit down with Mason Gajkowski, the technologist whose impact echoes across whiteboards and work flows. Internally revered as the Formula Conductor and Workflow Wizard, Mason doesn’t just streamline processes—he reimagines what’s possible when systems are built with intention. With a rare blend of precision, empathy, and systems thinking, Mason guides us through how he brings order to complexity—without sacrificing creativity. From his obsession with clarity to his insights on the difference between automation and true transformation, Mason shares why structure, when done right, becomes a launchpad—not a leash. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed by process, drowning in spreadsheets, or caught in a loop of “just one more workaround,” this conversation is your permission slip to think differently. Because when technology is designed for people, it works with people. Get ready for: Why clarity isn’t a luxury—it’s a requirement How technologists can (and should) think like designers The truth about automation vs. transformation The surprising link between structure and creative freedom This one’s for the operators, builders, thinkers, and tinkerers ready to make their systems sing. Tune into 15 Minutes With — where quiet brilliance meets bold impact. #Smartsheet #DigitalTransformation #WorkflowDesign #BuiltOnSmartsheet #15MinutesWith #TechLeadership #SystemThinking #NerdLogic #FutureOfWork #EfficiencyUnlocked Support the show
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    20 min
  • 15 Minutes With...Nicole Fleischmann, Leadership, Transformation, Workday & Impact

    15 Minutes With...Nicole Fleischmann, Leadership, Transformation, Workday & Impact
    Jul 2 2025
    From audit roots to advisory wings, Nicole Fleischmann has quietly become one of the most impactful voices in Workday change management, leadership and enterprise transformation. As BDO’s Workday Practice Leader, Nicole is reshaping how organizations approach change — and she’s doing it with precision, purpose, and a people-first mindset.Nicole’s journey is anything but linear. From cutting her teeth at KPMG in Audit and Risk Advisory to building a Workday Transformation practice at a boutique firm to now leading a powerhouse team at BDO — her story is a masterclass in bold career pivots, transformative leadership, and the kind of strategy that actually sticks.We’re diving deep into:🚀 The risks that paid off (and the lessons when they didn’t)💡 Why people-first isn’t soft — it’s smart strategy🔍 How to lead, scale, and drive change without losing yourself along the wayWhether you're in #tech, #finance, #transformation, or just looking to rethink what leadership really means, this is one conversation you don’t want to miss. Support the show
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    27 min