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Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Advertising
Digital Transformation
Future Of Work
Storytelling
Creativity
Workforce Learning
Meta
Howard Gossage
Large Language Models
Cybersecurity
Covid-19
Glasswing Ventures
Entrepreneurship
Interactive Advertising
Advertising History
Fun In Advertising
Deep Learning
Women In Leadership

"What Next?" explores the evolving landscape of business, leadership, advertising, and the future of work. Hosted by Rishad Tobaccowala, the podcast dives into how globalization, technology, and demographic shifts reshape how we create, consume, and communicate. Rishad Tobaccowala engages with CEOs, creative leaders, and visionaries to discuss innovative strategies, technology’s impact on media, a... more

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Damien Wassel, CEO of Vault Comics, on his transition from academia to publishing and the use of stories as tools for connection and influence. The former academic brings his PhD in Philosophy to underscore his partnerships with globally recognized b... more

Betsy Kauffman, founder and CEO of Cross Impact Coaching on her journey from technology project management to executive leadership coach and consultant. After 25 years leading large-scale technology transformations across Fortune 500 companies, her r... more

Hannah Bauer, founder and CEO of Heartnomics, on her journey from surviving childhood heart disease to leading a firm that helps leaders rebuild trust, alignment, and resilience. A Maxwell leadership faculty member, Lean Six Sigma, Black Belt and Bul... more

Sangeet Paul Choudary, best-selling author of Platform Revolution and Reshuffle, explains how artificial intelligence is re-stacking the knowledge economy. As AI changes how knowledge is created, distributed, and monetized, it is also reshaping who h... more

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Recent Guests

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Founder and CEO of Cross Impact Coaching; TED speaker; executive leadership coach
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Hannah Bauer
Founder and CEO of Heartnomics, leadership and organizational transformation expert
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Marketing leader and first-time author, known for shaping major consumer brands.
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Carla Michelotti
A pioneering lawyer in advertising, inducted into the Advertising Hall of Fame.
Former Chief Legal Officer of Leo Burnett Worldwide
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Jess Butcher
CEO and founder of Scrollaware, a social enterprise advocating for a positive approach to the attention economy.
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Todd Irwin
Chief strategy officer and founder of Fazer, expert in brand strategy and depositioning.
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Veronika Kryuchkova
Global head of capability building for the Reckitt Marketing Academy
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Christian Godden
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Rishad Tobaccowala
Host of discussions exploring business, marketing, and technological innovations, with a focus on leadership strategies and future work dynamics.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • A Roadmap to The Future

    What Next? with the always insightful Rishad Tobaccowala offers listeners a valuable perspective on work, strategy, marketing, building company culture, and how to navigate a rapidly changing world. As someone who has followed the host for years, I deeply appreciate his wisdom and sharp insights on change—both its challenges and opportunities—and how business leaders can and should adapt.

    Apple Podcasts
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    GardenDistrictVC
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the valuable perspectives on work, strategy, and navigating change in a volatile landscape.
Comments highlight the host's insightful and sharp insights into business evolution, emphasizing adaptability and creativity.

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The Human Context Protocol
Q: What is the role of humans in AI-driven organizations according to Betsy?
Humans provide context, emotion, ethical judgment, and strategic oversight that machines cannot replicate; leaders must guide AI with human insight and ensure responsible use of data and automation.
The Human Context Protocol
Q: How can leaders ensure their teams are aligned rather than merely assembled?
By fostering open, transparent conversations, defining shared goals, accepting that alignment may include disagreement, and then committing to a decision together before empowering teams to execute.
The Human Context Protocol
Q: What are the main reasons AI transformations fail in organizations?
The primary failures come from not defining desired outcomes, lacking cross-functional ownership, and insufficient alignment among leaders, which leads to chaotic execution and misaligned teams.
Lévy on the Level
Q: Has there been a failure or two that has helped you drive some of what eventually turned out to be successes?
Lévy reflects on the failed merger with Omnicom as a difficult experience that ultimately led to new successful acquisitions like Sapient and Epsilon.
Lévy on the Level
Q: Can you speak a little bit about the concept of Power of One?
Lévy explains that Power of One aimed to break down silos within the organization to enhance collaboration, thus benefiting the clients more effectively.

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Focusing on the rapidly changing dynamics of business and leadership, the content explores how globalization, technology, and shifts in demographics are transforming communication and consumption. The host engages industry leaders, creative thinkers, and academics to share their insights on innovative strategies and the future of work, touching on the pressing challenges and opportunities organizations face today. Noteworthy discussions include the evolution of brand engagement in response to technological advancements and the emergence of new workplace models that marry human effort with AI capabilities, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of navigating the modern business landscape.

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