Episodes

  • Building Your Empire: Serial Entrepreneurship in San Francisco

    Building Your Empire: Serial Entrepreneurship in San Francisco
    Jan 29 2025
    Take 5 seconds and sign up for my free newsletter:https://www.cpoplaybook.com/newsletter. You’ll get a short email from me with exclusive insights, expert tips, and actionable advice from top business leaders on how to transform your people strategy, and more. Stan Garber and Alex Jakubovic’s success comes from identifying real customer pain points and building solutions around them, like with Scout RFP and LevelPath. They emphasize the importance of a customer-centric approach and maintaining shared values in business partnerships. Their journey highlights the power of problem-solving, adaptability, and staying focused on providing value while scaling businesses. SHOW INSIGHTS: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/building-successful-businesses-stan-alex CONTACT US: Share feedback: https://forms.gle/jBoWh8RmLph5Lo3H7 Sponsor us: https://forms.gle/d8Cb3hMM6LQ4cQdL8 Executive coaching or consulting services: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/contact-us Request Felicia as a Speaker: https://forms.gle/KaGQBtAzTv9tCYcM7 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT FELICIA SHAKIBA: Felicia Shakiba, CEO and Podcast Host at CPO PLAYBOOK, is an executive coach with over 20 years in people strategy, impacting over 200,000 employees globally. She is a Harvard Business Review Council Member, Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and advises organizations in tech, healthcare, life sciences, finance, and more. Her podcast is a top ranking show worldwide. PODCAST LINKS: Website: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cpo-playbook-with-felicia-shakiba/id1692423879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wTqXXnFfD6vWaitS8iYBe RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/cpoplaybook Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0TewOJ3vwWFnPO_6cPX-EvNgYbn4cQXz CONNECT WITH FELICIA SHAKIBA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciashakiba YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba Twitter: https://x.com/FeliciaShakiba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feliciashakiba/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feliciashakiba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpoplaybook
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    46 mins
  • Navigating Analysis Paralysis, AI, and Decision Making with William Tincup

    Navigating Analysis Paralysis, AI, and Decision Making with William Tincup
    Jan 28 2025
    Take 5 seconds and sign up for my free newsletter:https://www.cpoplaybook.com/newsletter. You’ll get a short email from me with exclusive insights, expert tips, and actionable advice from top business leaders on how to transform your people strategy, and more. In this episode, William Tincup emphasized the importance of fostering AI literacy across teams by encouraging exploration of AI tools like ChatGPT through weekly “AI show and tell” meetings. He also highlighted incentivizing innovation, such as competitions, to solve business problems with AI. Tincup stressed the need for organizations to prioritize AI adoption based on business needs and continuously evaluate its potential in automating or enhancing processes. SHOW INSIGHTS: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/decision-making-ai-william-tincup CONTACT US: Share feedback: https://forms.gle/jBoWh8RmLph5Lo3H7 Sponsor us: https://forms.gle/d8Cb3hMM6LQ4cQdL8 Executive coaching or consulting services: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/contact-us Request Felicia as a Speaker: https://forms.gle/KaGQBtAzTv9tCYcM7 CHAPTERS 00:00 Navigating Analysis Paralysis in Leadership 03:45 The Cost of Hesitation in Decision-Making 14:02 Embracing Uncertainty: Making Bold Decisions 20:49 Transforming Talent Acquisition Strategies 22:57 Navigating Change and Adaptability 28:02 Embracing AI: Overcoming Initial Challenges 30:58 Fostering Innovation Through AI Literacy 36:01 Evaluating AI's Role in Business Solutions SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT FELICIA SHAKIBA: Felicia Shakiba, CEO and Podcast Host at CPO PLAYBOOK, is an executive coach with over 20 years in people strategy, impacting over 200,000 employees globally. She is a Harvard Business Review Council Member, Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and advises organizations in tech, healthcare, life sciences, finance, and more. Her podcast is a top ranking show worldwide. PODCAST LINKS: Website: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cpo-playbook-with-felicia-shakiba/id1692423879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wTqXXnFfD6vWaitS8iYBe RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/cpoplaybook Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0TewOJ3vwWFnPO_6cPX-EvNgYbn4cQXz CONNECT WITH FELICIA SHAKIBA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciashakiba YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba Twitter: https://x.com/FeliciaShakiba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feliciashakiba/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feliciashakiba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpoplaybook
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    42 mins
  • Attracting Cyber Talent to the Government

    Attracting Cyber Talent to the Government
    Jan 28 2025
    Take 5 seconds and sign up for my free newsletter: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/newsletter​. You’ll get a short email from me with exclusive insights, expert tips, and actionable advice from top business leaders on how to transform your people strategy, and more. In this episode of CPO PLAYBOOK, Felicia Shakiba dives into one of today’s most pressing challenges: the critical shortage of cybersecurity talent in government agencies. With over 30,000 vacancies at the Department of Defense and a global gap of 4 million skilled cybersecurity professionals, the stakes are higher than ever. Felicia is joined by Katie Roberts, Founder and CEO of RPR Strategies, who brings deep experience from both public and private sector HR to discuss solutions. SHOW INSIGHTS: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/attracting-cyber-talent-to-the-government CONTACT US: Share feedback: https://forms.gle/jBoWh8RmLph5Lo3H7 Sponsor us: https://forms.gle/d8Cb3hMM6LQ4cQdL8 Executive coaching or consulting services: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/contact-us Request Felicia as a Speaker: https://forms.gle/KaGQBtAzTv9tCYcM7 CHAPTERS 00:00 The Cybersecurity Talent Crisis 02:51 Bridging the Skills Gap 05:42 Recruitment Strategies for Cybersecurity 08:38 Compensation Comparison: Public vs Private Sector 11:30 The Value of Mission-Driven Work 14:21 Leveraging Security Clearances in Recruitment 17:22 Modernizing Retention Strategies 18:34 The Cybersecurity Talent Crisis 21:41 Bridging the Skills Gap 24:35 Recruitment Strategies for Cybersecurity 27:40 Compensation Comparison: Public vs Private Sector 30:36 The Value of Mission-Driven Work 33:29 Leveraging Security Clearances in Recruitment 36:29 Modernizing Retention Strategies 37:45 New Chapter SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT FELICIA SHAKIBA: Felicia Shakiba, CEO and Podcast Host at CPO PLAYBOOK, is an executive coach with over 20 years in people strategy, impacting over 200,000 employees globally. She is a Harvard Business Review Council Member, Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and advises organizations in tech, healthcare, life sciences, finance, and more. Her podcast is a top ranking show worldwide. PODCAST LINKS: Website: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cpo-playbook-with-felicia-shakiba/id1692423879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wTqXXnFfD6vWaitS8iYBe RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/cpoplaybook Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0TewOJ3vwWFnPO_6cPX-EvNgYbn4cQXz CONNECT WITH FELICIA SHAKIBA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciashakiba YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba Twitter: https://x.com/FeliciaShakiba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feliciashakiba/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feliciashakiba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpoplaybook
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    37 mins
  • The Bra: A Case Study in Leadership and Innovation

    The Bra: A Case Study in Leadership and Innovation
    Jan 28 2025
    Take 5 seconds and sign up for my free newsletter:https://www.cpoplaybook.com/newsletter. You’ll get a short email from me with exclusive insights, expert tips, and actionable advice from top business leaders on how to transform your people strategy, and more. In this episode of CPO PLAYBOOK, Felicia Shakiba sits down with Amir Moghadam to explore the intricate world of lingerie manufacturing and the leadership required to drive innovation in one of the most complex segments of the fashion industry. Amir shares how his team navigates diverse perspectives, leverages cutting-edge technology, and fosters a culture of collaboration to engineer products that achieve the elusive ‘perfect fit.’ SHOW INSIGHTS: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/the-bra-a-case-study-in-leadership-and-innovation CONTACT US: Share feedback: https://forms.gle/jBoWh8RmLph5Lo3H7 Sponsor us: https://forms.gle/d8Cb3hMM6LQ4cQdL8 Executive coaching or consulting services: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/contact-us Request Felicia as a Speaker: https://forms.gle/KaGQBtAzTv9tCYcM7 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to the Lingerie Market 01:34 Leveraging Diverse Perspectives in Design 03:52 Innovative Processes in Lingerie Manufacturing 07:18 Navigating Challenges in Team Collaboration 09:31 Ensuring Quality Across Diverse Suppliers 12:41 Cultural Challenges in Supplier Relationships 14:07 Complex Fitting Challenges and Solutions 16:55 Future Trends in the Lingerie Industry SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT FELICIA SHAKIBA: Felicia Shakiba, CEO and Podcast Host at CPO PLAYBOOK, is an executive coach with over 20 years in people strategy, impacting over 200,000 employees globally. She is a Harvard Business Review Council Member, Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and advises organizations in tech, healthcare, life sciences, finance, and more. Her podcast is a top ranking show worldwide. PODCAST LINKS: Website: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cpo-playbook-with-felicia-shakiba/id1692423879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wTqXXnFfD6vWaitS8iYBe RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/cpoplaybook Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0TewOJ3vwWFnPO_6cPX-EvNgYbn4cQXz CONNECT WITH FELICIA SHAKIBA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciashakiba YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba Twitter: https://x.com/FeliciaShakiba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feliciashakiba/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feliciashakiba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpoplaybook
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    23 mins
  • Women Leadership in the New Year

    Women Leadership in the New Year
    Jan 27 2025
    Take 5 seconds and sign up for my free newsletter:https://www.cpoplaybook.com/newsletter. You’ll get a short email from me with exclusive insights, expert tips, and actionable advice from top business leaders on how to transform your people strategy, and more. In this episode, Women Leadership in the New Year, Jan Rutherford, founder of Crucible Expeditions and co-host of The Leadership Podcast, shares insights from his experiences leading leadership expeditions with veterans and executives, including a powerful reflection on an all-women’s expedition. Jan explores how self-awareness, personal responsibility, and team dynamics play out differently across genders and the unique strengths women bring to leadership roles. This conversation dives into the challenges and opportunities women leaders face in shaping organizational culture, driving meaningful change, and stepping confidently into leadership in the year ahead. SHOW INSIGHTS: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/women-leadership CONTACT US: Share feedback: https://forms.gle/jBoWh8RmLph5Lo3H7 Sponsor us: https://forms.gle/d8Cb3hMM6LQ4cQdL8 Executive coaching or consulting services: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/contact-us Request Felicia as a Speaker: https://forms.gle/KaGQBtAzTv9tCYcM7 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Self-Reliant Leadership 05:13 Dynamics of Gender in Leadership 10:04 Self-Awareness and Its Impact on Leadership 15:58 Fostering Self-Awareness in Organizations 24:01 The Modern Leader: Adaptability and Influence SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT FELICIA SHAKIBA: Felicia Shakiba, CEO and Podcast Host at CPO PLAYBOOK, is an executive coach with over 20 years in people strategy, impacting over 200,000 employees globally. She is a Harvard Business Review Council Member, Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and advises organizations in tech, healthcare, life sciences, finance, and more. Her podcast is a top ranking show worldwide. PODCAST LINKS: Website: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cpo-playbook-with-felicia-shakiba/id1692423879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wTqXXnFfD6vWaitS8iYBe RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/cpoplaybook Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0TewOJ3vwWFnPO_6cPX-EvNgYbn4cQXz CONNECT WITH FELICIA SHAKIBA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciashakiba YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba Twitter: https://x.com/FeliciaShakiba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feliciashakiba/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feliciashakiba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpoplaybook
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    32 mins
  • Killers of the Flower Moon Producer on Authentic Leadership with Niels Juul

    Killers of the Flower Moon Producer on Authentic Leadership with Niels Juul
    Aug 28 2024
    Take 5 seconds and sign up for my free newsletter:https://www.cpoplaybook.com/newsletter. You’ll get a short email from me with exclusive insights, expert tips, and actionable advice from top business leaders on how to transform your people strategy, and more. In this captivating episode of CPO PLAYBOOK, Felicia Shakiba interviews Niels Juul, the founding member of Von Dutch and CEO of No Fat Ego Productions. Dive into Niels’ extraordinary journey, from his beginnings in Copenhagen's advertising scene to shaping a globally iconic fashion brand. Explore the Von Dutch success story and the pivotal role of authenticity in its rise. Niels shares valuable business insights on leadership communication, the challenges of brand misalignment, and how to maintain a cohesive company culture during growth. SHOW INSIGHTS: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/neil-juul-von-dutch-leadership-journey CONTACT US: Share feedback: https://forms.gle/jBoWh8RmLph5Lo3H7 Sponsor us: https://forms.gle/d8Cb3hMM6LQ4cQdL8 Executive coaching or consulting services: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/contact-us Request Felicia as a Speaker: https://forms.gle/KaGQBtAzTv9tCYcM7 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT FELICIA SHAKIBA: Felicia Shakiba, CEO and Podcast Host at CPO PLAYBOOK, is an executive coach with over 20 years in people strategy, impacting over 200,000 employees globally. She is a Harvard Business Review Council Member, Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and advises organizations in tech, healthcare, life sciences, finance, and more. Her podcast is a top ranking show worldwide. PODCAST LINKS: Website: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cpo-playbook-with-felicia-shakiba/id1692423879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wTqXXnFfD6vWaitS8iYBe RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/cpoplaybook Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0TewOJ3vwWFnPO_6cPX-EvNgYbn4cQXz CONNECT WITH FELICIA SHAKIBA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciashakiba YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba Twitter: https://x.com/FeliciaShakiba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feliciashakiba/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feliciashakiba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpoplaybook
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    37 mins
  • Reddit's Creative Head on Women's Wellness: Perimenopause

    Reddit's Creative Head on Women's Wellness: Perimenopause
    Aug 21 2024
    Take 5 seconds and sign up for my free newsletter:https://www.cpoplaybook.com/newsletter. You’ll get a short email from me with exclusive insights, expert tips, and actionable advice from top business leaders on how to transform your people strategy, and more. In this eye-opening episode, Marie Kare, Head of Creative at Global Business Brand at Reddit, bravely shares her personal journey through perimenopause and the profound impact it has had on her career dynamics. Marie delves into the challenges and changes she faced, offering practical advice on navigating perimenopause and career challenges with resilience. She emphasizes the importance of fostering open conversations about women's health in the workplace and how this transitional period can significantly affect personal well-being and career development. With insights on maintaining work-life balance and achieving professional success during perimenopause, Marie's candid reflections provide valuable perspectives for anyone looking to thrive during this stage of life. Plug in to explore how to embrace change and emerge stronger in both life and career! SHOW INSIGHTS: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/womens-wellness-perimenopause-marie-kare-reddit CONTACT US: Share feedback: https://forms.gle/jBoWh8RmLph5Lo3H7 Sponsor us: https://forms.gle/d8Cb3hMM6LQ4cQdL8 Executive coaching or consulting services: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/contact-us Request Felicia as a Speaker: https://forms.gle/KaGQBtAzTv9tCYcM7 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT FELICIA SHAKIBA: Felicia Shakiba, CEO and Podcast Host at CPO PLAYBOOK, is an executive coach with over 20 years in people strategy, impacting over 200,000 employees globally. She is a Harvard Business Review Council Member, Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and advises organizations in tech, healthcare, life sciences, finance, and more. Her podcast is a top ranking show worldwide. PODCAST LINKS: Website: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cpo-playbook-with-felicia-shakiba/id1692423879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wTqXXnFfD6vWaitS8iYBe RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/cpoplaybook Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0TewOJ3vwWFnPO_6cPX-EvNgYbn4cQXz CONNECT WITH FELICIA SHAKIBA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciashakiba YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba Twitter: https://x.com/FeliciaShakiba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feliciashakiba/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feliciashakiba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpoplaybook
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    34 mins
  • Ashaki Rucker from NBC Universal on Tackling Business Silos in the Workplace

    Ashaki Rucker from NBC Universal on Tackling Business Silos in the Workplace
    Aug 14 2024
    Take 5 seconds and sign up for my free newsletter:https://www.cpoplaybook.com/newsletter. You’ll get a short email from me with exclusive insights, expert tips, and actionable advice from top business leaders on how to transform your people strategy, and more. In this eye-opening episode, Marie Kare, Head of Creative at Global Business Brand at Reddit, bravely shares her personal journey through perimenopause and the profound impact it has had on her career dynamics. Marie delves into the challenges and changes she faced, offering practical advice on navigating perimenopause and career challenges with resilience. She emphasizes the importance of fostering open conversations about women's health in the workplace and how this transitional period can significantly affect personal well-being and career development. With insights on maintaining work-life balance and achieving professional success during perimenopause, Marie's candid reflections provide valuable perspectives for anyone looking to thrive during this stage of life. Plug in to explore how to embrace change and emerge stronger in both life and career! Check out the latest episode of CPO PLAYBOOK with Felicia Shakiba! Listen to the full podcast here: https://play.headliner.app/podcast/3632fca90d76481e9b8b64c5add6f1f6/episode/9a415ef3-29f1-44f0-9b2d-f9e142e9c6a5?utm_source=youtube SHOW INSIGHTS: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast/ashaki-rucker-guidance-on-business-silos CONTACT US: Share feedback: https://forms.gle/jBoWh8RmLph5Lo3H7 Sponsor us: https://forms.gle/d8Cb3hMM6LQ4cQdL8 Executive coaching or consulting services: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/contact-us Request Felicia as a Speaker: https://forms.gle/KaGQBtAzTv9tCYcM7 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba?sub_confirmation=1 ABOUT FELICIA SHAKIBA: Felicia Shakiba, CEO and Podcast Host at CPO PLAYBOOK, is an executive coach with over 20 years in people strategy, impacting over 200,000 employees globally. She is a Harvard Business Review Council Member, Studied at Stanford Graduate School of Business, and advises organizations in tech, healthcare, life sciences, finance, and more. Her podcast is a top ranking show worldwide. PODCAST LINKS: Website: https://www.cpoplaybook.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cpo-playbook-with-felicia-shakiba/id1692423879 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1wTqXXnFfD6vWaitS8iYBe RSS: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/cpoplaybook Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0TewOJ3vwWFnPO_6cPX-EvNgYbn4cQXz CONNECT WITH FELICIA SHAKIBA: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feliciashakiba YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@feliciashakiba Twitter: https://x.com/FeliciaShakiba Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feliciashakiba/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@feliciashakiba Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cpoplaybook
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    33 mins