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The Future of Work Is Putting HR at the Center of Business Strategy – Dr. Peter Fasolo, Former CHRO, Johnson & Johnson | Boston University
What happens when the future of work stops being just a technology conversation and becomes a leadership one? Former Johnson & Johnson CHRO Peter Fasolo joins Matt Kirchner to explain why HR leaders now play a bigger role in workforce strategy, talent decisions, and the company’s ability to stay competitive.
FANUC Partners with NVIDIA to Advance Physical AI in Robotics – Mike Cicco, President & CEO of FANUC America
FANUC America CEO Mike Cicco explains the company’s NVIDIA partnership, physical AI, digital twins, ROS 2, open-source robotics, and the future of automation.
The Mission Generation Wants Impact. Must They Choose Between Tech and Public Service? – Arun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach
The Mission Generation Wants Impact. Must They Choose Between Tech and Public Service? Arun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach Foundation and Co-Author of The Mission Generation […]
Is Your Organization Drifting? The 9-Step System to Reset and Lead with Clarity – Jay Richards, U.S. Navy Senior Chief (Ret.) and Author of The Standdown Framework
Is Your Organization Drifting? The 9-Step System to Reset and Lead with Clarity Jay C. Richards, U.S. Navy SWCC (Ret.), Author of The Standdown Framework […]
AI Can Lower the Floor in Automation. It’s Raising the Ceiling, Too – Nikki Gonzales – Weintek USA & Co-Host of Automation Ladies
How is AI changing industrial automation? Nikki Gonzales (Automation Ladies) explains HMIs, MCP, process knowledge, and the future of automation skills.
Technical Work Is Evolving. Soft Skills Matter, but Hard Skills Still Get the Job Done – Justin Allen, Bosch
What do employers actually want from today’s technical workforce? Justin Allen of Bosch breaks down the hard skills vs. soft skills debate, the rise of digital fluency, and why stronger alignment between education and industry matters for both students and incumbent workers.
How to Stay Sharper Longer: The New Science of Brain Aging and Dementia Prevention – Dr. Christin Glorioso, CEO of NeuroAge Therapeutics
How to Stay Sharper Longer: The New Science of Brain Aging Dr. Christin Glorioso, CEO and Co-founder of NeuroAge Therapeutics Love the episode? Leave a […]
The AI Boom Is Forcing a Reckoning on Risk and Regulation – Patrick Sullivan, VP of Strategy & Innovation at A-LIGN
The AI Boom is Forcing a Reckoning on Risk and Regulation Patrick Sullivan, Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at A-LIGN Love the episode? Leave […]
Ask Us Anything: STEM Access, Hard Skills vs. Soft Skills & Lessons from the Manhattan Project
Listener questions lead to a wide-ranging discussion on education, careers, entrepreneurship, technology, and the evolving expectations shaping today’s workforce and tomorrow’s opportunities.
Design, Diagnosis and Data: Where AI Is Already Reshaping Skilled Trades – Dr. Andrew Neuendorf, Associate Dean at DMACC
AI isn’t coming to CTE — it’s already here. Andrew Neuendorf explains how applied AI is reshaping technical programs, where disruption is real, and why education must move faster.
The Rise of Verified Skills: How Trusted Credentials Create Real Workforce Value – Kathleen McNally, CEO of NOCTI
As employers shift toward skills-based hiring, trusted third-party credentials are gaining importance. Kathleen McNally explains how rigorous certifications reduce risk, create workforce alignment, and support lifelong learning across industries.
For Young Professionals, Workplace Courtesy Is No Longer a Given
Many young professionals entered the workforce after formative years spent in isolation and Zoom classrooms. As a result, workplace courtesies that once felt intuitive now require explicit instruction. Leaders can no longer assume professional norms are ingrained, so here’s how to reset expectations without blame.
Career Exploration Without Barriers: A Middle & High School J-Term Experiment – Josh Davis & Melissa Phillips, Camanche CSD
Career Exploration Without Barriers: A Middle & High School J-Term Experiment Josh Davis & Melissa Phillips, Camanche Community School District Love the episode? Leave a […]
You Don’t Have a Data Problem. You Have an Intelligence Problem – The Hive Health
Your organization doesn’t have a data problem. It has an intelligence problem—and this episode is about what it takes to close that gap. You’ll hear what makes AI reliable enough to act on, why insights don’t drive change unless they’re delivered to the right “change agent,” and how to build systems that create repeatable wins instead of one-time findings.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on Energy Dominance, Critical Minerals, and Intelligence Factories
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discusses America’s strategic priorities: achieving energy dominance, securing critical minerals independence from China, building AI infrastructure, and why data centers are now “intelligence factories.” Learn how rare earth minerals, nuclear power, and the Bureau of Indian Education fit into America’s competitive future.
Featured Episodes
Why STEM Can Future-Proof Private Universities Against the Enrollment Cliff – Stephanie Herseth-Sandlin, President of Augustana University
The enrollment cliff is coming. If you want to future-proof your university (especially private ones!), you should invest in growing and marketing your STEM programs. These are the programs students will enroll in, since they tie to high-wage, high-demand careers.
Developing an AI Strategy: Best Practices for Business Leaders – Todd Wanek, CEO of Ashley Furniture Industries
AI is here – how are you building a strategy to leverage these tools in your business? Todd Wanek, CEO of Ashley Furniture, gives business leaders best practices for creating an AI strategy. Learn from him in this podcast episode!
Education Reimagined: What America Can Learn from the Success of North Dakota – Governor Doug Burgum
From student-centric learning, to a K-12 career readiness roadmap, North Dakota has continuously updated their approach to education in order to best serve its students and communities. Now, hear from Governor Doug Burgum about how these lessons can be applied nationwide.
STEM Education Opens Doors to Top Tech Careers at the DoD – Dr. David Honey, Deputy Undersecretary for R&E – U.S. Department of Defense
A “STEM-Powered Enterprise” with 100,000 engineers in its employ, the U.S. Department of Defense is on the cutting-edge of tech innovation in the world. DUSD Dr. David Honey gives us a unique glimpse into this work and how STEM education can pave the way to a career at the DOD.
The Titanium Economy: The Companies You’ve Never Heard of That Keep America Running – Asutosh Padhi, Global Leader of Firm Strategy, McKinsey & Company
There’s a whole subset of our economy that you’ve never heard of, making products vital to your everyday life. The Titanium Economy is a major driver of the U.S. economy, providing jobs, products and well-being like you wouldn’t believe.
Building America’s Skilled Workforce – Chelle Travis, Executive Director of SkillsUSA
SkillsUSA Executive Director Chelle Travis talks about how the organization is preparing students for highly-skilled technology & STEM careers through programs, competitions and industry partnerships.
What’s New in Automation: AI, Digital Twins, Cobots and More! – Mike Cicco, President & CEO of FANUC America
FANUC is the global leader in industrial robotics and CNC controls. FANUC America President & CEO Mike Cicco shares the latest trends in the industry, including technology innovation, R&D sneak peaks, and how we’re training next-gen automation experts.
What the CHIPS and Science Act Means for Technology and Education – U.S. Senator Todd Young
Senator Todd Young, U.S. Senator for Indiana, joins us to talk about the CHIPS and Science Act and how it will impact semiconductor manufacturing and research around emerging technologies in the United States
The Journey to 1,000 Hours in Space – NASA Astronaut Dr. Don Thomas
NASA Space Shuttle Astronaut Dr. Don Thomas shares about his journey to becoming an astronaut, his four missions to space, and what the future of space exploration could look like.
Leading the Smart Manufacturing Revolution – Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation
Blake Moret, Chairman and CEO of Rockwell Automation talks about smart manufacturing, Industry 4.0 and the workforce of the future.
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