The Breakthrough
Podcast

Interviews with thought leaders as they give advice and share fresh perspectives, hosted by Alison Dean.

Episodes

Leesa Eichberger
Episode 
34
May 25, 2023

Leesa Eichberger, SVP of Corporate Marketing at RingCentral, understands the importance of truly understanding your consumer and tailoring your creative approaches to maximize impact.

Leesa Eichberger
Episode 
34
May 25, 2023

Leesa Eichberger, SVP of Corporate Marketing at RingCentral, understands the importance of truly understanding your consumer and tailoring your creative approaches to maximize impact.

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Terry Dry
Episode 
33
May 18, 2023

Terry Dry, Founder & CEO of Future Proof Advisors, is on a mission to unlock hidden value, transform, and future-proof emerging businesses.

Terry Dry
Episode 
33
May 18, 2023

Terry Dry, Founder & CEO of Future Proof Advisors, is on a mission to unlock hidden value, transform, and future-proof emerging businesses.

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Jane Saccaro
Episode 
32
May 11, 2023

Jane Saccaro, Executive Coach, Consultant, and Speaker, explains the power of consciously creating ripples that positively impact the communities you are a part of.

Jane Saccaro
Episode 
32
May 11, 2023

Jane Saccaro, Executive Coach, Consultant, and Speaker, explains the power of consciously creating ripples that positively impact the communities you are a part of.

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Dr. Ron Glickman
Episode 
31
May 4, 2023

Dr. Ron Glickman, leadership professor, author, and CIO at Trader Joe’s, knows that there will be breakdowns on the road to breakthroughs.

Dr. Ron Glickman
Episode 
31
May 4, 2023

Dr. Ron Glickman, leadership professor, author, and CIO at Trader Joe’s, knows that there will be breakdowns on the road to breakthroughs.

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Carol Fawcett
Episode 
30
April 27, 2023

For Carol Fawcett, CIO of Golden State Foods, it is all about understanding what problem you are trying to solve and why.

Carol Fawcett
Episode 
30
April 27, 2023

For Carol Fawcett, CIO of Golden State Foods, it is all about understanding what problem you are trying to solve and why.

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Avis Easteal
Episode 
29
March 30, 2023

Avis Easteal, Regional Head of Consumer at LUXASIA, believes in doing the right things and making your own luck.

Avis Easteal
Episode 
29
March 30, 2023

Avis Easteal, Regional Head of Consumer at LUXASIA, believes in doing the right things and making your own luck.

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Felicia Alexander
Episode 
28
March 22, 2023

Felicia Alexander, Chief Revenue Officer at TITLE Boxing Club, discovered boxing as a way to unlock her inner badass.

Felicia Alexander
Episode 
28
March 22, 2023

Felicia Alexander, Chief Revenue Officer at TITLE Boxing Club, discovered boxing as a way to unlock her inner badass.

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Raf Franco
Episode 
27
March 7, 2023

Rafael Franco, Chief Product Officer at Influencer, knows the importance of sometimes saying no in order to say yes.

Raf Franco
Episode 
27
March 7, 2023

Rafael Franco, Chief Product Officer at Influencer, knows the importance of sometimes saying no in order to say yes.

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Richard Baker
Episode 
26
February 23, 2023

Richard Baker, VP of Product Design at PandaDoc, discovered early in his career that simplicity can often be the best policy in all aspects of life.

Richard Baker
Episode 
26
February 23, 2023

Richard Baker, VP of Product Design at PandaDoc, discovered early in his career that simplicity can often be the best policy in all aspects of life.

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Kieve Huffman
Episode 
25
February 9, 2023

Kieve Huffman, CEO at Engager Brands, has learned to embrace the power of "pressing pause" to reflect on where he is, where he wants to go, and how he is going to get there.

Kieve Huffman
Episode 
25
February 9, 2023

Kieve Huffman, CEO at Engager Brands, has learned to embrace the power of "pressing pause" to reflect on where he is, where he wants to go, and how he is going to get there.

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Sara Taillon
Episode 
24
January 19, 2023

Sara Taillon, Managing Partner at TheoremOne, finds that spending time learning about people is just as important as learning about new technologies.

Sara Taillon
Episode 
24
January 19, 2023

Sara Taillon, Managing Partner at TheoremOne, finds that spending time learning about people is just as important as learning about new technologies.

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Rohan Weigel
Episode 
23
November 11, 2021

Rohan Weigel, Vice President of Data and Operations at Realm, embraces the process of creating through innovation and digital transformation.

Rohan Weigel
Episode 
23
November 11, 2021

Rohan Weigel, Vice President of Data and Operations at Realm, embraces the process of creating through innovation and digital transformation.

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Brian Paradis
Episode 
13
September 2, 2021

Brian Paradis continues to use imaginative solutions to inspire change in healthcare systems throughout the country.

Brian Paradis
Episode 
13
September 2, 2021

Brian Paradis continues to use imaginative solutions to inspire change in healthcare systems throughout the country.

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Trent Johnson
Episode 
14
September 9, 2021

Trent Johnson explores how leveraging transformative technology can be used to benefit social causes.

Trent Johnson
Episode 
14
September 9, 2021

Trent Johnson explores how leveraging transformative technology can be used to benefit social causes.

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Omar Ghani
Episode 
15
September 16, 2021

Omar Ghani, head of Strategic Sourcing at Reddit, being a leader means focusing on mental health, work health, and personal health.

Omar Ghani
Episode 
15
September 16, 2021

Omar Ghani, head of Strategic Sourcing at Reddit, being a leader means focusing on mental health, work health, and personal health.

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Ellen Snee
Episode 
16
September 23, 2021

Ellen Snee unpacks the value and necessity of helping build women up so they can learn to lead.

Ellen Snee
Episode 
16
September 23, 2021

Ellen Snee unpacks the value and necessity of helping build women up so they can learn to lead.

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Rachel Francine
Episode 
17
September 30, 2021

Rachel Francine, CEO and co-founder of Musical Health Technologies, believes interactive technology may play a pivotal role in future digital transformations.

Rachel Francine
Episode 
17
September 30, 2021

Rachel Francine, CEO and co-founder of Musical Health Technologies, believes interactive technology may play a pivotal role in future digital transformations.

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Marina Cortazzo
Episode 
18
October 7, 2021

Marina Cortazzo, head of technology solutions delivery for AAG, believes in breaking through self-doubt and finding authenticity.

Marina Cortazzo
Episode 
18
October 7, 2021

Marina Cortazzo, head of technology solutions delivery for AAG, believes in breaking through self-doubt and finding authenticity.

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Jeff Julian
Episode 
19
October 14, 2021

Jeff Julian, CEO and Founder of Lab5 Systems, sees changes that need to be made in order to find solutions to global problems.

Jeff Julian
Episode 
19
October 14, 2021

Jeff Julian, CEO and Founder of Lab5 Systems, sees changes that need to be made in order to find solutions to global problems.

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Wendy McEwan
Episode 
20
October 21, 2021

Wendy McEwan believes that when it comes to professional growth, it’s vital to put yourself out there and not be afraid of saying yes.

Wendy McEwan
Episode 
20
October 21, 2021

Wendy McEwan believes that when it comes to professional growth, it’s vital to put yourself out there and not be afraid of saying yes.

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Jo Gaines
Episode 
21
October 28, 2021

Jo Gaines, Area Vice President for Salesforce Digital 360, on how technology allows you to be anywhere by creating touch points for consumers.

Jo Gaines
Episode 
21
October 28, 2021

Jo Gaines, Area Vice President for Salesforce Digital 360, on how technology allows you to be anywhere by creating touch points for consumers.

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Kristi Mansfield
Episode 
22
November 4, 2021

Kristi Mansfield of Seer Data and Analytics, leverages technology to create ways for people to collaborate across all sectors.

Kristi Mansfield
Episode 
22
November 4, 2021

Kristi Mansfield of Seer Data and Analytics, leverages technology to create ways for people to collaborate across all sectors.

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Rohan Weigel
Episode 
23
November 11, 2021

Rohan Weigel, Vice President of Data and Operations at Realm, embraces the process of creating through innovation and digital transformation.

Rohan Weigel
Episode 
23
November 11, 2021

Rohan Weigel, Vice President of Data and Operations at Realm, embraces the process of creating through innovation and digital transformation.

Coming Soon
Sara Taillon
Episode 
24
January 19, 2023

Sara Taillon, Managing Partner at TheoremOne, finds that spending time learning about people is just as important as learning about new technologies.

Sara Taillon
Episode 
24
January 19, 2023

Sara Taillon, Managing Partner at TheoremOne, finds that spending time learning about people is just as important as learning about new technologies.

Coming Soon
Kieve Huffman
Episode 
25
February 9, 2023

Kieve Huffman, CEO at Engager Brands, has learned to embrace the power of "pressing pause" to reflect on where he is, where he wants to go, and how he is going to get there.

Kieve Huffman
Episode 
25
February 9, 2023

Kieve Huffman, CEO at Engager Brands, has learned to embrace the power of "pressing pause" to reflect on where he is, where he wants to go, and how he is going to get there.

Coming Soon
Richard Baker
Episode 
26
February 23, 2023

Richard Baker, VP of Product Design at PandaDoc, discovered early in his career that simplicity can often be the best policy in all aspects of life.

Richard Baker
Episode 
26
February 23, 2023

Richard Baker, VP of Product Design at PandaDoc, discovered early in his career that simplicity can often be the best policy in all aspects of life.

Coming Soon
Raf Franco
Episode 
27
March 7, 2023

Rafael Franco, Chief Product Officer at Influencer, knows the importance of sometimes saying no in order to say yes.

Raf Franco
Episode 
27
March 7, 2023

Rafael Franco, Chief Product Officer at Influencer, knows the importance of sometimes saying no in order to say yes.

Coming Soon
Felicia Alexander
Episode 
28
March 22, 2023

Felicia Alexander, Chief Revenue Officer at TITLE Boxing Club, discovered boxing as a way to unlock her inner badass.

Felicia Alexander
Episode 
28
March 22, 2023

Felicia Alexander, Chief Revenue Officer at TITLE Boxing Club, discovered boxing as a way to unlock her inner badass.

Coming Soon
Avis Easteal
Episode 
29
March 30, 2023

Avis Easteal, Regional Head of Consumer at LUXASIA, believes in doing the right things and making your own luck.

Avis Easteal
Episode 
29
March 30, 2023

Avis Easteal, Regional Head of Consumer at LUXASIA, believes in doing the right things and making your own luck.

Coming Soon
Carol Fawcett
Episode 
30
April 27, 2023

For Carol Fawcett, CIO of Golden State Foods, it is all about understanding what problem you are trying to solve and why.

Carol Fawcett
Episode 
30
April 27, 2023

For Carol Fawcett, CIO of Golden State Foods, it is all about understanding what problem you are trying to solve and why.

Coming Soon
Dr. Ron Glickman
Episode 
31
May 4, 2023

Dr. Ron Glickman, leadership professor, author, and CIO at Trader Joe’s, knows that there will be breakdowns on the road to breakthroughs.

Dr. Ron Glickman
Episode 
31
May 4, 2023

Dr. Ron Glickman, leadership professor, author, and CIO at Trader Joe’s, knows that there will be breakdowns on the road to breakthroughs.

Coming Soon
Jane Saccaro
Episode 
32
May 11, 2023

Jane Saccaro, Executive Coach, Consultant, and Speaker, explains the power of consciously creating ripples that positively impact the communities you are a part of.

Jane Saccaro
Episode 
32
May 11, 2023

Jane Saccaro, Executive Coach, Consultant, and Speaker, explains the power of consciously creating ripples that positively impact the communities you are a part of.

Coming Soon
Terry Dry
Episode 
33
May 18, 2023

Terry Dry, Founder & CEO of Future Proof Advisors, is on a mission to unlock hidden value, transform, and future-proof emerging businesses.

Terry Dry
Episode 
33
May 18, 2023

Terry Dry, Founder & CEO of Future Proof Advisors, is on a mission to unlock hidden value, transform, and future-proof emerging businesses.

Coming Soon
Leesa Eichberger
Episode 
34
May 25, 2023

Leesa Eichberger, SVP of Corporate Marketing at RingCentral, understands the importance of truly understanding your consumer and tailoring your creative approaches to maximize impact.

Leesa Eichberger
Episode 
34
May 25, 2023

Leesa Eichberger, SVP of Corporate Marketing at RingCentral, understands the importance of truly understanding your consumer and tailoring your creative approaches to maximize impact.

Coming Soon

Meet Your Host

Breakthrough host Alison Dean

Alison Dean

Global SVP, People Operations

A versatile leader with experience spanning the intersections of technology and entertainment. Driven by her enthusiasm for digital transformation and a talent for fostering team morale, Alison oversees operational leadership and strategic planning. With a fascination for hearing new perspectives and learning from the experience of others, Alison is invaluable as host of The Breakthrough.

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