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Cohere will go beyond discussions of online community, social networks and social media and look at the bigger picture - perhaps the biggest picture: the complex, digitally augmented global community we now all belong to, whether we like it or not! The Big Idea: Complex human networks have sprung up globally, driven in large part by exponential technologies such as AI, automation, and space-based internet. Imagine what will happen when three billion more people come online in the next five y ...
Listen to James Clay and friends as they discuss and talk about e-learning stuff. News views and tech as well as pedagogy.
The Reliants Project is a podcast about how networks shape your wellbeing, relationships and community. Through conversations with the leading thinkers in the field of network science the show will help you actively cultivate your network, whether your goal is to build your relationships more deliberately, make better introductions, or activate networks to make an impact in the world.
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Modern Marketing Engine podcast hosted by Bernie Borges
Bernie Borges - Host of the Modern Marketing Engine Podcast
The Modern Marketing Engine podcast hosted by Bernie Borges is the podcast for the modern marketer who wants to hear from their peers in the trenches and the occasional analyst or rock-star-influencer sharing strategies and tactics about what’s working in modern marketing. Show notes are available at http://bit.ly/MME-show
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Inspiring Your Shine / Brand Development for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Rebecca Keselburg
Empowering aspiring entrepreneurs to build a purpose driven online business from scratch. Brand identity and self development tips, plus social selling strategies to empower the aspiring entrepreneur to Arise, Shine & Prosper Online. Equipping you with tools & knowledge to integrate and activate your God given power and purpose into your online business so you can shine bright and make a difference. Your host Rebecca Keselburg is a mentor, course creator, and veteran entrepreneur specializin ...
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Exploring AI as a Force Multiplier / Announcing AI & Community Research
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In this podcast episode, Lauren and Bill revisit their conversation from the beginning of the year and discuss the trends, drivers, and forces they are paying attention to as they enter a new season. They dive into the recently released , which covers 14 different areas impacting technology. They highlight the generative AI trend, which is becoming…
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Exploring Conversational Leadership With John Hovell
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The convergence of knowledge management and organizational development with conversational leadership and ‘communityship’ As a leader in the convergence of Knowledge Management (KM) and Organization Development (OD), John Hovell is the Managing Director and co-founder of STRATactical. He is a practitioner, speaker, and author of OD/KM strategies an…
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Examining Our Collective Relationship With AI - a Conversation With Venessa Paech
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Venessa Paech is an internationally regarded online community strategist with over 25 years of experience building community online. Venessa is also a PhD candidate studying the intersection of AI and community, and a global authority on communities and community management. In the first Cohere episode of 2023, Venessa joins Bill Johnston and Dr. L…
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A New Home for the Cohere Podcast and an Outlook on 2023
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Hi everyone, welcome to 2023, and Lauren and I are here today to give you a quick update on our plans for the Cohere podcast! This year we are breaking away from the concept (and constraints) of the idea of seasons. We will be pursuing topical series instead, which will help us cover a wider range of topics and synch more naturally with our work an…
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The Role of Friendship in Enhancing Virtual Experiences with Joi Podgorny
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Joi Podgorny returns to the Cohere podcast to discuss her unique perspective on the state of the Metaverse with hosts Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas. In season 1, in the early stages of the pandemic, Joi and Bill explored the part communities, and in particular VR-based communities, might play during the lockdown and socially-distanced period …
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Our Intention is Not to Obsess Over Twitter
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On this episode of the Cohere podcast, Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas talk about the state of social media generally and twitter in particular. Discussing twitter as one of the canaries in the social media coal mine, Bill and Lauren look back to the dawn of social media and discuss the concerns that early community leaders expressed when "soci…
On this episode of the Cohere podcast, Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas chat with cultural professional Ed Rodley about innovative experience design. Ed shares how his experience as a museum technologist has prepared him to explore and challenge the concept of ‘immersion’. This season, we are identifying the critical mindsets, skill sets, and to…
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Designing Comfortable Digital Spaces with Melanie Kahl
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On this post-Summer break episode of the Cohere podcast, Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas welcome design and strategy leader Melanie Kahl to discuss how we might design more comfortable shared digital spaces. Using Melanie's recent article "" as a jumping off point, Bill and Lauren speak with Melanie about her career, her design and strategy pra…
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Exploring the Open Metaverse with Vincent Boon
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Community pioneer Vincent Boon returns to the Cohere podcast to discuss his latest project with Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas - the OpenMeta DAO. The OpenMeta DAO is gathering a community to ensure the future of the metaverse is human-centered, fair, and interoperable. Both the overall mission of the OpenMeta DAO, as well as the OpenMeta DAO …
On this episode of the Cohere podcast, technologist and co-founder of OpenEXO Kent Langley joins Bill to discuss the current realities of crypto. Kent and Bill cover a range of topics, from the origin of blockchain, to how blockchains actually work, and current misconceptions about crypto. They then delve into questions about the relationship betwe…
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Community Cycles and What's Different (and the same) This Time
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This week Lauren and I take a side trip from our Season 3 theme of Metaverse to talk about the cyclical (at least to date) nature of online community investment. In this unfiltered episode, we share how this cycle has helped shape our careers and explore questions that seem to come up in every cycle: With each subsequent era, why do we have to rele…
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Do DAOs Hold the Secret of Orchestrating Collaboration?
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In this episode of the Cohere podcast, Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas discuss the early promise (and obvious issues) with DAOs (Distributed Autonomous Organizations). Bill and Lauren have an in-depth discussion to try and separate the value and future utility of the DAO model vs. the current hype. DAOs have been described as "digital flash mob…
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What Role Might NFTs Play In Future Communities?
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Do organizations have the digital competence and skills to distinguish between a short-term trend (that might turn out to be a scam) and a long-term iteration of its digital activities? In this episode, we discuss why NFTs are a phenomenon, and the information and questions community builders may want to consider, including: NFTs are all the rage -…
How To Increase Engagement Using Story Telling That Builds Influence, Connection And Loyalty. Learn what kind of stories to tell and how to use the story brand framework to use story in marketing to magnetize your ideal client. Free Brand Guide @Inspiringyourshine.comBy Rebecca Keselburg
As brands are looking to make changes to be inclusive let us not leave behind the blind community. Meet Jurgen Donaldson (the blind creator) who has an incredible story of overcoming the challenges of quite sudden blindness and is making a huge impact in the accessibility world. Jurgen will steal your heart and make you laugh. Follow him @the_blind…
The current Metaverse is a mirage. The pursuit of the Metaverse vision could lead us to a better Internet. On the first episode of Season 3 of the Cohere podcast, we (Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas) frame of this season’s topic: the Metaverse. As they did with “community”, Facebook’s announcement of the company’s move to focus on the Metaverse…
Season 3 of the Cohere podcast is just around the corner. In Season 2, Dr. Lauren Vargas and Bill Johnston explored the role networks play in our lives - from the obvious to the subtle. In Season 3, Lauren and Bill focus on the topic dominating the discussion of our collective digital future: the Metaverse. The discussion will go beyond the hyperbo…
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Easy formula for creating engaging content using your brand pillars
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If creating content feels hard and your social media following isn't growing, you will want to learn this secret formula to make creating engaging content EASY, using the Brand Pillar Method for consistent growth and profits. Get your FREE Brand Guide Here to create a standout brand that opens the door to influence, impact and income.…
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Leadership in the Midst of Constant Change
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On this episode of the Cohere podcast, Lauren and Bill talk to Dr. Sharon Varney, author of the new book "Leadership in Complexity and Change", and leading researcher and practitioner in the field of Complexity Science. In the early 2000s, Drd Varney came across complexity theory. "That’s how the world really works", she thought! And so began her j…
If you don't have the right visuals in your brand you will not grow online. Exactly what you need to build a brand presence online that draws attention, is identifiable, and memorable. Learn what visuals you need to capture attention and stand out online.By Rebecca Keselburg
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The Role of Identity in Creating a Better Internet with Kaliya Young
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Kaliya Young is many things: an advocate for open Internet identity standards, a leader in the identity space - including hosting the Internet Identity Workshop, a published author, and a skilled Open Space facilitator. On this episode of the Cohere podcast, Kaliya joins Bill to discuss the history of online identity, what events led us to the cons…
Your customer is the most vital element to your brand so it's important to know how to attract them, exactly who they are, and where to find them online. Plus, how to determine your perfect partner which is a customer who is ready to buy. Click here for the link to the ideal customer guide.By Rebecca Keselburg
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METAVERSE METAVERSE METAVERSE (and a great cyberpunk primer list)
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In this short and timely conversation, Bill and Lauren discuss the concept of the Metaverse, how thinking in the narrative structures of science fiction might help us understand the concept and a slew of great book recommendations. Enjoy! We'lll be back in early November with new episodes.By Bill Johnston
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How the Pandemic Forced Online Collaboration to Mature with Nancy White
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In this episode of the Cohere podcast, Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas welcome Nancy White back to the show. Nancy is a true polymath, involved in shaping the early online community and collaboration movement and also deeply versed in group facilitation. Nancy is the Founder of Full Circle Associates and has a long history of working with globa…
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The Role of Communities in Navigating Disruption With Charlene Li
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In this episode of the Cohere podcast, Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas discuss the future of communities with digital transformation and disruptive leadership expert Charlene Li. We speak with Charlene about her new book “The Disruption Mindset”, the evolving role of social technologies, and the pitfalls and opportunities of leading during peri…
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Networks and Transformational Communities - With Bill Johnston and Dr Lauren Vargas
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On this episode of the Cohere Podcast, Bill and Lauren review highlights from Season 2 guests, look back on formative roles in their respective careers and dig into the topic of transformational communities. From Bill: The plan for this season of the Cohere podcast is for Lauren and me to use the podcast as a means to learn and make meaning in publ…
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The "Great Connecting" Continues with Jim Cashel
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In this episode of the Cohere podcast, Bill and Lauren speak with returning guest Jim Cashel about the progress of the "Great Connecting" - the global rollout of broadband Internet - during the COVID19 pandemic. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including the role of the Internet during COVID lockdowns, having our realities largely me…
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Building Communities with Purpose and Integrity with Carrie Melissa Jones
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On this episode of the Cohere podcast, Lauren and Bill welcome author and community strategist Carrie Melissa Jones. Carrie has been managing online communities since the early 2000s. Over the course of her career, she has trained, advised, and coached leaders of thousands of online communities. Carrie is the coauthor of Building Brand Communities.…
Discover your purpose with my signature 5 P's to Purpose process and how solving your customers problems needs to be in alignment with your life purpose if you want to have both impact and income. Personal Growth Guide Brand Identity Lab DetailsBy Rebecca Keselburg
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The Golden Age of Online Communities & the WELL with Gail Ann Williams
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On this episode of the Cohere podcast, Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas are joined by pioneering community strategist and manager Gail Ann Williams. Gail watched the dawn of online communities through her participation and eventual leadership position at the WELL - one of the first successful large-scale online communities. Prior to any research…
Social audio has become very popular recently with the advent of Clubhouse. According to Edison Research 15% of social media users 18+ say they have used Clubhouse. Podcasting is a form of social audio. And, it continues to grow as a content channel. According to Edison Research’s Share of Ear study, which began tracking audio consumption in 2014, …
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B2B Influencer Marketing for the Entire Customer Journey
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B2B influencer marketing is not the same as it is in B2C, where you have celebrities like top athletes and Hollywood actors endorse a brand and post on Instagram about it. B2B marketing leaders can leverage industry influencers in their marketing efforts with a solid plan. That is the topic of conversation with my guest in this episode of the Moder…
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Why Community Leaders Need to Understand Networks - With Bill Johnston and Dr Lauren Vargas
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In the first episode of Season 2 of the Cohere podcast, Bill Johnston and Dr. Lauren Vargas explore the concept of "network" as it relates to online and real-life communities. In the episode they cover: The many definitions of “Network” The technical infrastructure linking people and things The implicit and dynamic connections between people in a g…
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How Internal Communication Drives Marketing ROI
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Most CMOs favor external communications (demand generation, content marketing, etc.) over internal communications. Why? Because these external activities seem to create more measurable ROI. However, with the modern workforce internal communications are now more important than ever to motivate and activate people within the organization to be a chan…
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Using Your Strengths In Life And Business
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Guest Host Anna Y Nelson A Gallup Certified Strengths Coach is helping us learn how to manage your strengths and weaknesses to decrease conflict and increase confidence, to make a powerful impact.By Rebecca Keselburg, Anna Y Nelson
We are thrilled to announce Season 2 of the Cohere podcast! I say "we", because I'm joined this season by Dr. Lauren Vargas. Together, we will explore the role networks play in our lives, and the range of disciplines and range of research focused on the emerging field of network science. The reason for the focus on networks? Complex human networks …
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Planning the Marketing Strategy for a Global Brand
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How would you plan the marketing strategy for a new brand? What are some factors that marketing leaders should take into consideration when rolling out a new product? That is the topic of conversation of this episode of the Modern Marketing Engine podcast, with my guest Armen Najarian. Armen is the CMO at RSA Fraud & Risk Intelligence, which is par…
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Why Analytics is a Must in Account-Based Marketing
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How do you formulate an Account-Based Marketing (ABM) strategy? How do you decide which accounts to target? And what is the role of analytics in ABM planning? That is the topic of this episode of the Modern Marketing Engine podcast with my guest, Chris Rack, President at PureB2B. PureB2B leverages a database of B2B decision-makers in combination wi…
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Marketing’s Role in the Modern Sales Experience
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B2B buyers have changed dramatically, especially during COVID. Consider these three recent trends, for example: B2B buyers are looking critically at any opportunity that comes to them, whether it comes from marketing content or from a sales conversation. B2B buyers are giving less access to sales people and traditional conversations. In fact, 83% o…
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The Importance of Customer Data Marketing for Modern Marketers
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Marketing professionals need to have a strong grip on data. These uncertain times have inspired marketers to rely less on qualitative insights and more on data-driven insights. This is what my guest realized during 2020. Paul Cowan, CMO at FreshBooks, joins me in this episode of the Modern Marketing Engine podcast to talk about why they are doublin…
The pandemic hit just about every industry hard and many companies are still trying to recover. That’s why stories of B2B companies helping out others around them are so encouraging. And I’m excited to bring you one such story in this episode of the Modern Marketing Engine podcast. My guest is Kathie Johnson, CMO at Talkdesk, a cloud-based contact …
What is the future of buying and selling? How do marketing and sales approach digital native decision-makers? That is the topic of this episode of the Modern Marketing Engine with my guest, Dave Boyce. Dave is the Chief Strategy Officer, XANT, where he divides his time between corporate development, corporate strategy, and operational strategy. He …
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S3E7: How Social Support Increases Our Resilience to Loss with Pat Hiller
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In this episode, I speak with Pat Hiller. She was directly introduced to me by my mother’s friend. My mother and her friend are both active with At Home Alexandria, which describes themselves as a community for support, enrichment and fun for neighbors that are 55 and older. This episode covers topics that may be triggering for some people. [TW: SI…
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Your Brand Personality And Online Attraction Marketing
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Brand personality is the heart of your Brand Identity and the secret to attracting your perfect customer online. Listen in to develop a brand personality that is authentically you so you can have explosive growth in your business. Get Your Free Brand Identity Guide HereBy Rebecca Keselburg
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Shifting the Conversation of Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
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This is a different, but very special, episode of the Modern Marketing Engine podcast. My guest is Hang Black, VP, Revenue Enablement, Juniper Networks and I invited her to talk about her new book, Embrace Your Edge: Pave Your Own Path as an Immigrant Woman in the Workplace. This book has the potential to be life-changing for some. Hang says the id…
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S3E6: How Networks Support People Displaced by War with Khusraw Razbaan Ahmadzai
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In this episode, I speak with Khusraw Razbaan Ahmadzai. He is a friend and colleague of my partner. While I've had the pleasure of seeing him on zoom often, we've never actually met in person. Razbaan is a proud dad as well as a network and systems engineer. He spent his early childhood in Kabul, Afghanistan before moving to Islamabad, Pakistan dur…
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S3E5: Why Connections Are Critical During Natural Disasters with Karsang Tamang
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In this episode, I speak with Karsang Tamang. We met when he approached me at Bamboo Lodge in the Langtang valley of Nepal and convinced me to hire his father as a porter. His father was a fantastic guide and I had the opportunity to meet his mother and other relatives in their village, Thulo Syafru. Karsang and his family grew up relatively poor b…
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Digital Selling Tips for the Modern Seller
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What drives the success of a sales team today? Knowing how to engage the digitally savvy modern buyer. And modern buyers need modern sellers. While digital marketing is a mature ecosystem with proven processes and practices, digital selling is still evolving. Many sales organizations were reluctant to implement a digital sales transformation until …
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S3E4: How Having Kids Changes Your Network with Guang Ming Whitley
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In this episode, I speak with Guang Ming Whitley. She is married to a friend of mine from university. He introduced me to her when I passed through Los Angeles on business many years ago. Guang Ming wears many hats. She's the CEO of the Whitley household and stayed home for many years to raise 4 wonderful children. She has written both fiction and …
Happiness is an inside job and many seek it but cannot find it because they are looking outside of themselves. The spirit of God brings you peace and joy in trials, BUT HAPPINESS IS UP TO YOU, and your ability to choose an abundant mindset. In this episode taken straight from my Authentically YOU course, you will learn how to: Identify & honor your…
