Episodes

  • Global CIO of Textron: Aerospace, AI, and Leadership Through 3 Cancer Battles - Todd Kackley | E01

    Global CIO of Textron: Aerospace, AI, and Leadership Through 3 Cancer Battles - Todd Kackley | E01
    Jan 16 2025
    Tune in to an inspiring conversation with Todd Kackley, VP and Global CIO of Textron, highlighting his leadership journey, resilience, and innovations in aerospace and defense. Todd discusses Textron’s pioneering developments, including electric aircraft, model-based engineering, and AI-driven maintenance solutions that enhance efficiency and safety. He shares his personal battle with cancer, navigating three recurrences while maintaining his role as a transformational leader. His story emphasizes vulnerability, trust in his team, and balancing health with professional responsibilities. The discussion also explores challenges in the aerospace industry, such as talent gaps and evolving technologies, alongside Todd’s passion for fostering the next generation of leaders and driving impactful change.Connect with Todd on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-kackley-564aba/Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals: https://techlegacies.ck.page/newsletterConnect with the podcast host, Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/00:00 Intro01:16 guest Introduction Todd Kackley01:27 What is Textron03:28 Exciting Trends in Aerospace and Defense04:19 Electric Aircrafts12:15 Talent Gap in Airspace and Defense 17:57 CG Infinity18:44 How did you end up in technology?22:41 Technology will always take care of itself24:00 Cancer Scare30:56 How did you handle the challenges32:50 What would you say to your team now34:20 Did having cancer changed you as a leader?36:08 Was work a blessing during that time?37:25 Early Detection38:59 Conversation Cards
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    44 mins
  • The untold stories behind Star Wars action figures and other iconic toys - Jacob Miles | E15

    The untold stories behind Star Wars action figures and other iconic toys - Jacob Miles | E15
    Nov 20 2024
    Do you remember Strawberry Shortcake? Care Bears? Boba Fett? Wait till you hear the iconic stories behind the creation of these toys with former VP at Hasbro, Tonka Toys Division and original Kenner Star Wars action figure engineer, Jacob Miles.Connect with Jacob on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobrmiles/Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals: https://techlegacies.ck.page/newsletterConnect with the podcast host, Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:16 Toys are not just for kids03:01 Guest Introduction Jacob Miles03:36 Jacob tell us about yourself07:19 Did you ever think Star Wars will be that big?08:31 Best advice you have ever received09:46 When George Lucas came to you11:29 How did you develop Strawberry Shortcake15:42 6 Million Dollar Man and Bionic Woman16:19 NBC video featuring Jacob Miles19:57 Were the Star Wars Figures Injection Molded?22:58 What was the lowest point in your career?26:13 How do you see AI impacting the toy industry?28:12 Boba Fett Prototype32:42 How much did the Boba Fett prototype sell for?34:32 Where do you see the future of the toy industry36:54 Kenner Toy Catalog from 198537:59 The Care Bears40:00 Star Wars Figure Catalog
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • From Graveyard Shift To C-Suite: How This CIO Became A Leader In Multiple Industries - Edward Gustenhoven | E14

    From Graveyard Shift To C-Suite: How This CIO Became A Leader In Multiple Industries - Edward Gustenhoven | E14
    Oct 16 2024
    What does it take to go from working the midnight shift in an insurance company to becoming CIO across multiple industries?Edward Gustenhoven is the CIO of Dal-Tile LLC and former tech executive at Pabst Brewing Company, Deutsch Family Wine & spirits, Photronics and Diageo.He had an unconventional path to becoming a tech leader - he started working in a computer room on the graveyard shift right out of high school, without going to college.He emphasizes the importance of trust, integrity, and good communication when leading teams, especially during challenging projects like ERP implementations.He advises against overthinking and paralysis by analysis, and instead advocates for having a clear plan and process while being flexible to change.Connect with Edward on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/egustenhoven/Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals: https://techlegacies.ck.page/newsletterConnect with the podcast host, Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:42 Guest Introduction Edward Gustenhoven01:10 What is the best piece of advice you have ever received?01:52 Untraditional Education Path03:40 A day in the life of an 18 year old Edward05:26 From a dark computer room to Tech Executive07:01 We live in a cloud and software world07:51 Low points in your career and how you overcome it?08:32 Overthinking things10:11 Top 3 ERP Lessons you have learned11:22 How do you build trust?12:59 Going from Fear Based to Trust and Integrity14:14 CG Infinity14:57 How do you hire someone you can trust?16:49 How did you find your mentors?20:04 What have you learned...
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    35 mins
  • How a foundation in military service led to a successful tech career with Dallas ISD Deputy CTO - Michael Anderson | E13

    How a foundation in military service led to a successful tech career with Dallas ISD Deputy CTO - Michael Anderson | E13
    Sep 18 2024
    Can a career in military service help prepare you for a career in technology?Michael Anderson is the Deputy CTO and former CISO at Dallas Independent School District. We follow his career from being a Staff Sergeant to being a Network Manager in the military service, to being a WAN Technician, and eventually moving up to a technology executive. Michael is also the Founder and CEO of Your Thought Life Mindset Coaching, where he helps clients overcome mindset challenges so they can achieve their goals, aspirations, and dreams. He's also the host of Your Thought Life MIndset Podcast which is one of the fastest up-and-coming mindset podcasts in the self-development space.Connect with Michael on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yourthoughtlife/Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals: https://techlegacies.ck.page/newsletterConnect with the podcast host, Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:34 Guest Introduction Michael Anderson02:15 Pivotal Childhood Memory04:55 Experience in the Armed Service08:41 Piece of advice you got from the Armed Services10:25 From Armed Services to Tech13:00 CG Infinity14:00 What was your first job in tech?14:42 Are the Armed Services better in information security?17:29 Mindset and Lifestyle coach19:18 Top barrier for people to succeed23:22 Work life balance in tech26:27 Friday Night Ritual30:15 What kind of legacy you want to leave behind?31:32 Conversation Cards36:25 Tech CXO Excellence Program
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    38 mins
  • EY partner shares lessons on work-life balance and mentorship - Sook Chua | E12

    EY partner shares lessons on work-life balance and mentorship - Sook Chua | E12
    Sep 11 2024

    How do you juggle motherhood and the high pace of consulting? How do you find mentors and support in consulting?

    Sook Chua is a Partner at EY Americas Technology Consulting, Cloud Practice. Her career spans across consulting at IBM, PwC and Arthur Andersen.


    Connect with Sook on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/sook-chua/


    Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals: https://techlegacies.ck.page/newsletter


    Connect with the podcast host, Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/



    Timestamps:


    00:00 Intro

    01:08 Guest Introduction Sook Chua

    01:36 What is the best advice you have ever gotten?

    05:03 What sparked your interest in technology?

    06:42 How did you get into developer mode

    07:55 Influence from Childhood

    09:42 Consulting is not for the faint of heart

    10:50 What is the best part of consulting?

    12:25 What is the toughest part of consulting?

    14:20 CG Infinity

    15:07 Considering children

    17:05 It takes a village

    21:00 How do you find mentors

    22:07 What's your take on AI?

    24:10 Conversation Cards

    27:26 What kind of legacy you want to leave behind?

    30:03 Tech CXO Excellence Program

    32:03 Outro
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    33 mins
  • How collaborations in biotechnology research are fueling a brighter future - Gabby Everett | E11

    How collaborations in biotechnology research are fueling a brighter future - Gabby Everett | E11
    Aug 2 2024

    Did you know Dallas-Fort Worth has a hub of biotech innovations happening? There's medical advances that we don't even know are going on.

    This episode, we talk to Gabby Everett, Director of Business Operations & Strategy and Site Head at BioLabs Pegasus Park - North Texas. BioLabs are the premier co-working spaces for life science startups — unique places where you can test, develop and grow your game-changing ideas. As entrepreneurs and investors ourselves, they have firsthand experience with the pain points biotech startups face. Their goal is to change how scientific entrepreneurs do business by building an ecosystem that empowers bio-innovators to grow quickly, while maximizing capital efficiency.


    As a biotech hub developer, BioLabs Pegasus Park is partnering with accelerators, VC's, trade organizations, university technology commercialization offices, vendors, and corporate leaders to build a strong biotech ecosystem in North Texas.


    Gabby is an experienced scientist, leader, innovator, and mentor with a demonstrated record of success in the biotechnology industry. Actively focused on making the world a better place, one scientific breakthrough at at time. As a scientific communicator and industry leader, her goal is to educate, excite, and empower stakeholders by sharing her passion for all things science!


    Connect with Gabby on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabbykutyeverett/


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    Connect with the podcast host, Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/



    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    01:23 Guest Introduction Gabby Everett

    01:49 What is the best advice you have ever gotten?

    02:29 What is Biolabs?

    04:02 What Fort Worth Dallas?

    04:55 How did you start with biotech?

    08:46 Let's break this down

    10:30 From corporate to start up

    12:55 Advise for people...
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    35 mins
  • Why are hobbies important for business and personal growth - with Global CISO - Patrick Benoit | E10

    Why are hobbies important for business and personal growth - with Global CISO - Patrick Benoit | E10
    Jul 22 2024
    Hobbies develop our right brain and foster emotional intelligence. Learn why hobbies are important for business and personal growth with Patrick Benoit, Former Global CISO at Brink’s and VP of Cyber Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) at CBRE.Connect with Patrick on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricklbenoit/Want to build your authority and brand as a tech leader? Subscribe to our newsletter for updates, a free branding guide and 1-hour training for tech professionals: https://techlegacies.ck.page/newsletterConnect with the podcast host, Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:59 Guest Introduction Patrick Benoit01:21 What is the best advice you have ever gotten?02:37 What sparked your interest in technology?03:26 Moment in your childhood that made you decide in technology07:16 What was another catalyst that was pivotal in your career?08:23 How did you go from consulting back to corporate?10:58 Leadership lessons13:07 Pivoting to the right side of the brain15:04 CG Infinity17:14 How economics help you be a better leader17:58 When you say yes to something your saying no to something else18:37 Hobbies that helped you become a better leader.22:07 Pilot license24:46 You really have a thirst to learn25:34 Leaning into discomfort
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    36 mins
  • From India to US - Award-winning Global CIO of Brinks shares how she rose to the top of her field - Neelu Sethi | E09

    From India to US - Award-winning Global CIO of Brinks shares how she rose to the top of her field - Neelu Sethi | E09
    Jun 26 2024

    Neelu Sethi is the Global CIO of Brinks and a multiple award-winning digital transformation leader with 26+ years of experience across Consumer Product Goods, Hospitality, Healthcare and Textile industries with passion for driving digital innovation & operational excellence.

    Learn how her father inspired her to pursue a career in technology despite being a woman in India, 30 years ago, as well as her journey moving up the career ladder at McKesson, Cadbury, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Reddy Ice and now, Brink's Inc.


    Connect with Neelu on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelusethi/


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    Connect with the podcast host, Fanny Dunagan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/fannydunagan/


    Timestamps:

    00:00 Intro

    00:34 Guest Introduction Neelu Sethi

    01:17 What is the best advice you have ever gotten?

    01:59 Talk is cheap

    02:08 How did you get into technology?

    06:59 New Job, New Country

    09:23 What motivates you?

    11:22 What factors contributed to your success?

    14:53 CG Infinity

    17:23 What keeps CIO's up at night?

    18:55 What advise do you tell your team or mentees?

    20:24 How do you approach a possible mentor?

    23:29 Aggressive vs Soft...
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    34 mins