Kim Shepard
Pivotal
At the center of every technology transformation are people with visionary ideas for innovation, and the drive to push them forward. Pivotal with Hayete Gallot from Microsoft spotlights the heroes who are giving technology its purpose and driving impact for their business, community, and society.
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I was responsible for launching this project from the ground up. After receiving a one page information sheet on the subject for an episode, I would interview, edit, write and produce each segment. This was one of several projects I did for Larj media and it continues to be produced today.
Doing good is good for business with REI's Kate Wendt​
REI’s Kate Wendt shares how a pivotal decision to rethink the role of the office while maintaining employee engagement impacted REI’s commitment to their triple bottom line (people, place and planet). Plus, we learn the many ways that doing good is good for business.
Systemizing serendipity in the workplace with Genpact's Gianni Giacomelli​
Gianni Giacomelli is in it for the “aha” moments, when connections between coworkers, the workplace, and the work itself are strong enough to engage employees, but flexible enough to foster innovation. I spoke with Genpact’s Senior Advisor, Innovation about the intersection of technology and neuroscience and its impact on how the human network evolves. As we increasingly match advances in technology with our understanding of our own psychology, we get an inspiring glimpse of what’s possible.
The doors we open when accessibility leads, with Microsoft's Jenny Lay-Flurrie
Jenny Lay-Flurrie “rode the wave of the nerdy” from an IT desk all the way to Microsoft, where accessibility became her day job. As Microsoft’s Chief Accessibility Officer, she joined and shaped a community that spearheaded the company’s accessibility journey, transforming experiences for employees and customers alike. Jenny discussed her calling to do something impactful with her career, and the doors that open when accessibility becomes a constant force through Microsoft’s events, offices, devices, language and culture.
A cheerleader for new tech in schools, with St. Lucie Schools' Sally VanDereedt
Sally VanDereedt has always held curiosity for science and enthusiasm for new challenges. As a technology specialist for St. Lucie Public Schools in Florida, Sally has transformed the experience of learning and working in the district by encouraging faculty and students to embrace technology. In this episode, Sally explains the timeless and powerful philosophy behind her approach — to get people to use a new tool, show you care about them and what it means to their goals.
