
The Perkins Platform
In its 13th year, this show is a series of expertly facilitated conversations with world experts in a variety of disciplines. These conversations illuminate problems, issues and solutions faced and considered by aspiring and veteran leaders.
Episodes
301 episodes
Thriving Under Pressure: Leadership Mindset & Mastery
Renowned psychologist and NYU professor Joshua Aronson, PhD, joins us to explore how research on stress, mindfulness, and mindset can transform how we learn and thrive. As director of NYU’s Mindful Education Lab, Joshua leads a team dedicated t...
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Season 13
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Episode 261
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37:53

The Price of Nice: Advice for Saying What Needs to be Said
Award-winning Executive Vice President of Communications and Change Management, educator, and globally recognized DEI leader, Amira Barger joins us to discuss her upcoming book, The Price of Nice: Why Comfort Keeps Us Stuck—And 4 Actions fo...
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Season 13
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Episode 260
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36:51

Justice A.I. - The Decolonization of Artificial Intelligence
Christian Ortiz, also known as ZacaTechO, is an Afro-Indigenous, neurodivergent visionary whose work fuses ancestral knowledge with transformative technology, and he’s joining us to talk about his groundbreaking project Justice A.I. As the foun...
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Season 13
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Episode 259
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38:50

Dealing With High (And Sometimes Unreasonable) Expectations in Leadership
Dr. Pamela Buchanan, a veteran ER physician with over 20 years of experience, joins us to share her personal journey through burnout and work fatigue as a frontline medical professional. Having worked in high-stress environments including durin...
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Season 13
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Episode 258
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29:41

The Silent Cost of High Achievement: "Physician, heal thyself"
Paul W.M. Fedak, MD PhD, is a cardiac surgeon, scientist, and writer who brings both clinical expertise and emotional depth to the world of modern medicine. Known for his thought-provoking work at the intersection of identity, excellence, and h...
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Season 13
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Episode 257
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39:41

Detonate, Provoke & Hone: Strategies for Moving Past What You've Always Done That Way
Principal and global sustainability leader Geoff Tuff and U.S. sustainability practice lead Steven Goldbach join us to share their best leadership practices and why rethinking the rules is often the most powerful move a leader can make. We will...
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Season 13
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Episode 256
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50:21

Lessons from Healthcare Leadership: Vision Matters
Chief Executive Officer of Aetna Better Health of New York, a CVS Health company, Kevin Nelson joins us to discuss healthcare and leadership. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership, Kevin has dedicated his career to advancing...
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Season 13
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Episode 255
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32:11
Kindness as a Leadership Strategy
Impact investor, educator, and author James Rhee joins us to discuss his new book, Red Helicopter: A Parable for Our Times, a deeply personal and thought-provoking exploration of leadership, trust, and the power of choosing kindness. B...
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Season 13
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Episode 254
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41:15

The Black Woman's Rest Revolution: Restoration and Self-Care Are Priority
Two visionary leaders join us for this special episode on reshaping how we think about rest, resilience, and racial equity in professional spaces. Ngozi Cadmus and Ruth Abban—co-creators of The Black Woman’s Rest Revolution—share vital...
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Season 13
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Episode 253
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35:48

The Connection Between Strategic Thinking and Organizational Growth
Seasoned Salesforce strategist, thought leader, and Chief Growth Officer at Cloud Giants (a Salesforce consulting firm), Gay Thorne joins us to share her insights on customer experience and business development. With a strong background in cust...
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Season 13
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Episode 252
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28:38

Raising Culturally Competent Kids
Licensed psychologist, author, and educator based in Washington, DC, Dr. Samantha Sweeney joins us to share her work and discuss anxiety in children and some of the potential causes behind its rise. Dr. Sweeney has a private practice on Capitol...
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Season 13
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Episode 251
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The Advantages to an Unfocused Mind: A New Strategy for Productivity & Creativity
Dr. Srini Pillay is a harvard-trained psychiatrist, brain researcher,executive coach and the Chief Medical Officer and Co-Founder of Reulay, a digital therapeutics company that uses AI and neuroscience to enhance well-being and prevent chronic ...
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Season 13
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Episode 250
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35:52

The Role of Children's Literature in Identity Formation
This is a compelling conversation on the impact of children’s literature on identity formation.Dr. Ar brings a unique global and cultural lens to the study of literature, having earned her Ph.D. from Ege University in 2025 ...
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Season 13
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Episode 249
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26:48

The Mentally Strong Leader: Building Habits That Work
This is an engaging conversation with Scott Mautz, former senior executive at Procter & Gamble, where he successfully led several of the company’s largest multi-billion-dollar businesses. A renowned thought leader in leadership and personal...
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Season 13
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Episode 248
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35:42

Asian-American is Not A Color
Educator, author, and race and education scholar, Dr. OiYan Poon joins me to share her insights for engaging in discourse about race, affirmative action and family. She is currently serving as a consultant to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s off...
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Season 13
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Episode 247
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42:12

Understanding Generation Z in the Workplace
Human resources consultant with decades of experience creating and delivering workshops for supervisors on how to manage their employees, Robin Paggi joins me to share her insights on today's HR challenges for leadership managing Gen Z. In 2021...
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Season 13
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Episode 246
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38:03

F Your Office Snacks: Advice from NOT the HR Lady
Tara Furiani isn't just a part of the people business; she defines it, revolutionizing HR and corporate culture with her unique blend of empathy, insight, and leadership. With a career that breaks the mold, Tara's expertise and influence are sh...
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Season 13
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Episode 245
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31:52

Special Segment w Dr. Uma Naidoo: Food Satisfaction and Mental Wellbeing
This is a compelling nutrition conversation with Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, as we explore the findings of the latest Gallup report on food satisfaction and mental wellbeing. In this dis...
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Season 7
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Episode 244
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30:37

AI in Schools: Okay or Not?
Website description:Co-Founder and CEO of AI for Education, Amanda Bickerstaff joins us for an exciting conversation sharing her work and insights on the use of AI in education. Amanda is a former high school biology teacher and E...
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Season 7
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Episode 243
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35:40

The Future of DEI: Expert Advice for Leaders
This is a special panel episode of the Perkins Platform Podcast with Dr. Janice Gassam Asare and Sara Taylor in an important conversation on the latest on resistance to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives currently underway ac...
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Season 7
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Episode 242
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34:25

Why Simple Wins: Cutting Through Complexity to Drive Innovation
This is an engaging conversation with Lisa Bodell, a global expert in simplification, collaboration, and innovation. Lisa shares her insights on how organizations can transform by reimagining the way they work and driving innovation at every le...
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Season 7
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Episode 241
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28:32

The Curse of Knowledge: How Information Impacts Your Decisions and Leadership
This episode features and informative conversation with Expert Psychologist, Dr. Susan Birch as she shares her research and discusses her article in Cognition on "curse of knowledge." Susan has a Ph.D. from Yale University in Psychology with ex...
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Season 7
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Episode 240
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31:12

Masterpiece: Developing the Whole Self
Tune in to an exciting conversation with Leadership Expert and Author, James Morris as he shares his insights into a personal, spiritual reflection and how they intersect with personal development. James leads Westbury Consulting, LLC, wher...
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Season 7
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Episode 239
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33:25

Leadership Planning, Reflection & Self Assessment
The creator and author of The Life Brief, a simple yet profound action-driving practice that helps people navigate life’s big decisions with clarity, creativity and courage, Bonnie Wan joins us to share her work. The Life Brief applies the art ...
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Season 7
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Episode 238
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31:21

Leadership Planning, Reflection and Self-Assement: The Life Brief
The creator and author of The Life Brief, a simple yet profound action-driving practice that helps people navigate life’s big decisions with clarity, creativity and courage, Bonnie Wan joins us to share her work. The Life Brief applies the art and...
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Season 6
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Episode 238
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31:21
