In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Holly Carinci discuss the large pivots in Holly’s career, what forms a reputation and how to bolster it, the types of things CEOs need to publicly address, and how Holly ensures her firm has experts in every aspect of PR to address anything a client may need. Holly has great insight into seeing a need and filling it by making a change, and how to really focus on what is important to employees and clients. 

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guests Marnie and Rena Schwartz talk about Marnie and Rena’s upcoming book, the Cartwhirler mat they created, why positivity is a vibe they maintain, where they find support, and what their acronym WIN stands for. It’s a conversation that will energize you to not only include dance in your life but to find positive vibes even in difficult situations.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Marc Henein break down the ins and outs of wealth management, the meaning of wealth, what a successful CEO will need to prepare for, the best kind of business growth to achieve, and how to factor philanthropy into your wealth plan. Marc has great insight into financial matters and, what’s more, he truly enjoys his work and sharing his wealth knowledge with others.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, guest-host Ken Cameron and host-guest Martin Hunter explore the ins and outs of Martin’s four favorite episodes of WCTA, the necessity of self-care, unpacking privilege, how to better work towards equality and inclusion, Martin’s thoughts on leadership, and so much more. Don’t miss the pivotal 100th episode journey into Martin Hunter’s motivation and insight.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Greta Sanchez discuss Greta’s story, from working her way through university to opening another branch of the company business on her own to emigrating to Canada. At every step of her journey, Greta has a positive outlook, one that Martin is grateful for in her work alongside him at URGEO now. This episode instructs us all to examine fear and not let it paralyze us, because faith may just have something better in store.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Tammy Heermann discuss all the ways in which women’s behavior is seen to undermine their strength, male assertiveness drowns out women’s voices, and how mastering mindset is key to reframing the power imbalance. Tammy shares advice from her book and her research on how women can unlock their potential in this vital episode.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and Lindsay Recknell break down everything that surrounds the science of hope, from positivity and optimism to strategy and setting goals. Lindsay enlightens us on precisely why hope is a science and a strategy and imparts advice on how to pursue and reclaim hope in our own lives. Hope isn’t an idle thing but something that Lindsay believes contributes greatly to mental wellness and goal setting.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Sother Teague discuss how bartenders are concierges of their neighborhoods, the emotional connection people seek with experiences and purchases, the importance of ambiance, and how attention to these things create value flow in bars. Sother explains how some of the bitters he created came to be, how social media assists his business, and why he wrote his books. This episode dives into all the best that bars have to offer and shines a light on the pure creativity behind cocktails on offer.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Anthony Mongiello dive into the world of NFTs and Anthony breaks down exactly what they are, their value to individuals and in the realm of Web3, and the research he put into stable NFT businesses before launching his own with his partners. Anthony discusses the positive benefits of NFTs as well as some cautionary advice for avoiding the negative aspects of the NFT business space. This episode with Anthony is a great place to get answers to your questions about NFTs.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Michael Bach have a frank and educational conversation about 2SLGBTQ+ inclusion and how CEOs and leaders must facilitate that. Michael explains the importance of gender-neutral language, the differences between sex terms and gender identity, the learned behaviors of homophobia, and why these issues are important to get right in any workplace.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Dr. Bill Howatt address the challenges leaders must face in terms of workplace inclusion for psychological safety. Bill Howatt discusses the reality of how morale is built, the conversations CEOs need to have with direct reports, and how companies need to slow down so individuals can take care of themselves. Dr. Howatt’s expansive knowledge and experience give him a clear understanding of what’s at stake for people, employees, and CEOs, and his insight is not to be missed in these stressful times.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Dr. Gena Cox dive into the insights that formed her book, ‘Leading Inclusion’, and the necessity of leaders who put inclusion over diversity. Their conversation includes experiences around privilege, behavioral-based leadership, and key terminology Dr. Cox uses to explain the foundation of inclusive leadership. This honest and insightful episode with the wonderful Dr. Gena Cox will inspire every leader it reaches.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guests Mike Milyavsky and Anna Gorovoy discuss the technical structure of Shaker & Spoon and how it was built to make it profitable. Mike and Anna explain the demands of sourcing unique ingredients, how the production team expands with seasonal labor, and they speak to the future of pushing Shaker & Spoon farther into the B2B space. The structure of vertical integration and the demands of in-house production are explored in detail in this not-to-be-missed episode.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Abhishek Garg discuss the current positive trends in the investment landscape and the areas which are darker and need improvement. They address collaboration and values and how those ideals need to be worked into innovation to succeed for stakeholders. The world of VCs and investment funds is opened up in an enlightening conversation with Abhishek Garg, one not to be missed.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Dave Dickert discuss the often hard lessons Dave learned in the restaurant industry, why checking yourself and your role along the way is important to do, and why Dave believes that building a brand goes hand in hand with experiential purchases. They address what customer retention looks like, the importance of quality, and balancing fatherhood with business. Building your brand reflects your values and the choices you make about serving your customers, and Dave has valuable insight to share.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guests Ken Cameron and Russell Stratton discuss the pitfalls of settling for ordinary leadership, how leadership can elevate the mundane to a cultural level, and how learning the art of effective feedback can change workplaces for the better. They describe the use of actors in their training sessions and illustrate how practice in such a safe environment prepares attendees to address such conversations in real life. Don’t miss Ken and Russell’s informed and invaluable insights on leadership and elevating communication in your organization.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Andrea Spiegel discuss leadership and managing people, the value of redirection over criticism, and how the best process is developed with the people using it in mind. Andrea is clear that the value of elegant systems is not simply efficiency and revenue, but that people can work in them. She wants CEOs and entrepreneurs to be able to get back to doing the thing they started the business to do, instead of spending all their time doing the business.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Clarke Murphy define exactly what sustainability means and how it can be applied at a corporate level. Clarke explains the behavioral attributes that define successful sustainable leaders and pinpoints what he believes is the top quality they should possess. He and Martin discuss curiosity, LQ, specific chapters in Clarke’s book, and how to define your own leadership. This episode shines a light on how to be successful and sustainable with brilliant insights from Clarke Murphy.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Nicholas Longano break down what respecting customers looks like, from asking permission to gather their information to presenting ads into their game in a non-disruptive or reward-driven manner. Nicholas shares the impetus behind Scuti and how they work to offer customers choice and he draws on examples gleaned from organizations throughout his career. Martin introduces the question of whether a company is transactional or transformational and he and Nicholas discuss being a David company among Goliaths, finding the right team members, and why leaders need the ability to iterate and bend.

In this episode of What CEOs Talk About, host Martin Hunter and guest Kevin Lang discuss the nuances of leadership. Kevin maintains that there is no failure if you lead people correctly: if you manage risk and allow people to grow on their own - and to have room to fail - then failure becomes fundamental to success. They talk about Martin’s four cardinal rules of leadership, Kevin’s identification of the value of emotional intelligence, how to work in ways that serve you, and Kevin’s passions in life which, besides leadership, include parenting. The insights found in this episode are not to be missed.