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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Soul of the CIO</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soul-of-the-cio--6798485</link><description><![CDATA[Soul of the CIO is a new studio-based podcast series spotlighting candid conversations with IT executives and technology influencers. With exclusive sponsorship from Nexthink, the series explores the personal journeys, professional philosophies, and strategic insights of today’s top IT leaders—offering valuable lessons on leadership, innovation, and the future of tech.<br /><br />Be sure to check out the in-person video versions over on YouTube!]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/6798485/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>Technology</category><copyright>Copyright Nexthink</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg</url><title>Soul of the CIO</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/soul-of-the-cio--6798485</link></image><lastBuildDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:42:47 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Nexthink</itunes:name><itunes:email>thomas.mcgrath@nexthink.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:subtitle>Soul of the CIO is a new studio-based podcast series spotlighting candid conversations with IT executives and technology influencers. With exclusive sponsorship from Nexthink, the series explores the personal journeys, professional philosophies, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Soul of the CIO is a new studio-based podcast series spotlighting candid conversations with IT executives and technology influencers. With exclusive sponsorship from Nexthink, the series explores the personal journeys, professional philosophies, and strategic insights of today’s top IT leaders—offering valuable lessons on leadership, innovation, and the future of tech.<br /><br />Be sure to check out the in-person video versions over on YouTube!]]></itunes:summary><itunes:category text="Technology"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><podcast:guid>98e1568a-5b2d-5a1a-9e21-bab97ecd4b62</podcast:guid><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><item><title>Why Culture, Not Tech, Determines AI Success | Deepika Adusumilli, Fmr. Chief Data and AI Officer, BT</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-culture-not-tech-determines-ai-success-deepika-adusumilli-fmr-chief-data-and-ai-officer-bt--75206320</link><description><![CDATA[How do you turn AI from an experiment into a capability that transforms an entire organization?<br /><br />In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Deepika Adusumilli, former Chief Data Officer at BT, to explore what it really takes to implement AI at scale.<br /><br />Drawing on her experience leading data and AI transformation at one of the UK's largest telecommunications companies, Deepika explains why successful AI adoption goes far beyond choosing the right technology. It requires trusted data, clear strategy, rapid experimentation, measurable outcomes, and above all, the right culture.<br /><br /><i><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the world's leading CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and technology executives on Soul of the CIO: </b></i><i><b>https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO</b></i><i><b></b></i><br /><i><b><br />Download your free copy of Gartner's DEX Magic Quadrant <a href="https://nexthink.com/gartner-magic-quadrant-dex" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a><br /><br />Book your ticket for <a href="https://nexthink.com/experience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nexthink Experience 2026</a> (October 5–7, ⁠JW Marriott Grande Lakes ⁠Orlando, Florida) today</b></i>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75206320</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:41:55 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75206320/deepika_audio_only_soul_1.mp3" length="22479198" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>How do you turn AI from an experiment into a capability that transforms an entire organization?

In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Deepika Adusumilli, former Chief Data Officer at BT, to explore what it really takes to implement AI...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[How do you turn AI from an experiment into a capability that transforms an entire organization?<br /><br />In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Deepika Adusumilli, former Chief Data Officer at BT, to explore what it really takes to implement AI at scale.<br /><br />Drawing on her experience leading data and AI transformation at one of the UK's largest telecommunications companies, Deepika explains why successful AI adoption goes far beyond choosing the right technology. It requires trusted data, clear strategy, rapid experimentation, measurable outcomes, and above all, the right culture.<br /><br /><i><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the world's leading CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and technology executives on Soul of the CIO: </b></i><i><b>https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO</b></i><i><b></b></i><br /><i><b><br />Download your free copy of Gartner's DEX Magic Quadrant <a href="https://nexthink.com/gartner-magic-quadrant-dex" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a><br /><br />Book your ticket for <a href="https://nexthink.com/experience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nexthink Experience 2026</a> (October 5–7, ⁠JW Marriott Grande Lakes ⁠Orlando, Florida) today</b></i>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1405</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Putting AI on Every Desk Won’t Make Your Company More Productive | Dr. Mike Horton</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-putting-ai-on-every-desk-won-t-make-your-company-more-productive-dr-mike-horton--75115251</link><description><![CDATA[AI isn’t just another technology upgrade.<br /><br />It’s a fundamental change in how organizations operate. In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Dr. Mike Horton, Director of the Center for Applied AI Maturity at Northeastern University and former Chief AI Officer and Chief Data Officer at the U.S. Department of Transportation, to explore why so many organizations are approaching AI the wrong way.<br /><br />Mike argues that AI adoption isn’t about buying the latest tools and expecting productivity to follow. Successful transformation requires organizations to rethink their people, processes, infrastructure, and mission while building the trust employees need to actually embrace AI.<br /><br />Drawing on decades of experience across government, technology, academia, and the military, Mike explains why organizations should focus on enhancing human capabilities rather than replacing them, why AI pilots struggle to scale, and why leaders need to look beyond traditional ROI toward what he calls "return on mission."<br /><br />We also discuss the realities of AI transformation inside the U.S. federal government, the dangers of technology hype, the importance of human-centric AI, and what previous technological revolutions can teach today’s leaders about navigating the AI era.<br /><br /><i><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the world's leading CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and technology executives on Soul of the CIO.\</b></i><br /><br /><i><b>https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO</b></i><i><b></b></i><br /><i><b><br />Download your free copy of Gartner's DEX Magic Quadrant <a href="https://nexthink.com/gartner-magic-quadrant-dex" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a><br /><br />Book your ticket for <a href="https://nexthink.com/experience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nexthink Experience 2026</a> (October 5–7, ⁠JW Marriott Grande Lakes ⁠Orlando, Florida) today</b></i>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75115251</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:03:06 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75115251/mike_horton_audio_only_soul.mp3" length="43186570" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>AI isn’t just another technology upgrade.

It’s a fundamental change in how organizations operate. In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Dr. Mike Horton, Director of the Center for Applied AI Maturity at Northeastern University and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[AI isn’t just another technology upgrade.<br /><br />It’s a fundamental change in how organizations operate. In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Dr. Mike Horton, Director of the Center for Applied AI Maturity at Northeastern University and former Chief AI Officer and Chief Data Officer at the U.S. Department of Transportation, to explore why so many organizations are approaching AI the wrong way.<br /><br />Mike argues that AI adoption isn’t about buying the latest tools and expecting productivity to follow. Successful transformation requires organizations to rethink their people, processes, infrastructure, and mission while building the trust employees need to actually embrace AI.<br /><br />Drawing on decades of experience across government, technology, academia, and the military, Mike explains why organizations should focus on enhancing human capabilities rather than replacing them, why AI pilots struggle to scale, and why leaders need to look beyond traditional ROI toward what he calls "return on mission."<br /><br />We also discuss the realities of AI transformation inside the U.S. federal government, the dangers of technology hype, the importance of human-centric AI, and what previous technological revolutions can teach today’s leaders about navigating the AI era.<br /><br /><i><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the world's leading CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and technology executives on Soul of the CIO.\</b></i><br /><br /><i><b>https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO</b></i><i><b></b></i><br /><i><b><br />Download your free copy of Gartner's DEX Magic Quadrant <a href="https://nexthink.com/gartner-magic-quadrant-dex" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a><br /><br />Book your ticket for <a href="https://nexthink.com/experience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nexthink Experience 2026</a> (October 5–7, ⁠JW Marriott Grande Lakes ⁠Orlando, Florida) today</b></i>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2700</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Great CIOs Actually Make Decisions | Allen Hill, CIO</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-great-cios-actually-make-decisions-allen-hill-cio--73892599</link><description><![CDATA[What separates great technology leaders from everyone else? According to Allen Hill, it starts with resisting the urge to solve problems before fully understanding them.<br /><br />In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Allen Hill shares the remarkable journey that took him from a childhood of hardship to a distinguished career spanning the U.S. Air Force, Verizon, federal government leadership, and the private sector. Along the way, he reveals the leadership principles that shaped his success, how organizations can adopt AI responsibly, and why Digital Employee Experience is becoming essential for every modern enterprise.<br /><br /><i><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the world's leading CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and technology executives on Soul of the CIO.\</b></i><br /><br /><i><b>https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO</b></i><i><b></b></i><br /><i><b><br />Download your free copy of Gartner's DEX Magic Quadrant <a href="https://nexthink.com/gartner-magic-quadrant-dex" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a><br /><br />Book your ticket for <a href="https://nexthink.com/experience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nexthink Experience 2026</a> (October 5–7, ⁠JW Marriott Grande Lakes ⁠Orlando, Florida) today</b></i>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73892599</guid><pubDate>Thu, 13 Aug 2026 06:34:27 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73892599/how_great_cios_actually_make_decisions_allen_hill_cio.mp3" length="34811951" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What separates great technology leaders from everyone else? According to Allen Hill, it starts with resisting the urge to solve problems before fully understanding them.

In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Allen Hill shares the remarkable journey...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What separates great technology leaders from everyone else? According to Allen Hill, it starts with resisting the urge to solve problems before fully understanding them.<br /><br />In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Allen Hill shares the remarkable journey that took him from a childhood of hardship to a distinguished career spanning the U.S. Air Force, Verizon, federal government leadership, and the private sector. Along the way, he reveals the leadership principles that shaped his success, how organizations can adopt AI responsibly, and why Digital Employee Experience is becoming essential for every modern enterprise.<br /><br /><i><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the world's leading CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and technology executives on Soul of the CIO.\</b></i><br /><br /><i><b>https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO</b></i><i><b></b></i><br /><i><b><br />Download your free copy of Gartner's DEX Magic Quadrant <a href="https://nexthink.com/gartner-magic-quadrant-dex" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a><br /><br />Book your ticket for <a href="https://nexthink.com/experience" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nexthink Experience 2026</a> (October 5–7, ⁠JW Marriott Grande Lakes ⁠Orlando, Florida) today</b></i>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2176</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>911 Emergency Response is Broken. She's fixing it. | Michelle Geddes, CIO</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/911-emergency-response-is-broken-she-s-fixing-it-michelle-geddes-cio--73130774</link><description><![CDATA[Discover how technology is transforming emergency response with Michelle, CIO of the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Michelle shares how one of the nation's busiest emergency management organizations is modernizing 911, adopting AI responsibly, improving disaster response, and leading digital transformation across city government.<br /><br />From managing San Francisco's COVID response to preparing for earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and major public events, Michelle explains what it takes to build resilient technology systems where reliability can mean the difference between life and death. She also discusses the future of cloud based emergency services, AI assisted dispatch, public sector innovation, and what the next generation of CIO leadership looks like.<br /><br />Subscribe for more conversations with the world's leading CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and technology executives on Soul of the CIO.\<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73130774</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:33:39 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73130774/911_emergency_response_is_broken.mp3" length="41461659" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Discover how technology is transforming emergency response with Michelle, CIO of the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Michelle shares how one of the nation's busiest emergency management...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discover how technology is transforming emergency response with Michelle, CIO of the San Francisco Department of Emergency Management. In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Michelle shares how one of the nation's busiest emergency management organizations is modernizing 911, adopting AI responsibly, improving disaster response, and leading digital transformation across city government.<br /><br />From managing San Francisco's COVID response to preparing for earthquakes, wildfires, floods, and major public events, Michelle explains what it takes to build resilient technology systems where reliability can mean the difference between life and death. She also discusses the future of cloud based emergency services, AI assisted dispatch, public sector innovation, and what the next generation of CIO leadership looks like.<br /><br />Subscribe for more conversations with the world's leading CIOs, CTOs, CISOs, and technology executives on Soul of the CIO.\<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2592</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Former DoD CIO Explains AI, Quantum, and the Next Era of Cyber Warfare | Leslie Beavers</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/former-dod-cio-explains-ai-quantum-and-the-next-era-of-cyber-warfare-leslie-beavers--72853201</link><description><![CDATA[What does it take to lead technology at one of the largest and most complex organizations in the world? <br /><br />In this episode of Soul of the CIO, former U.S. Department of Defense CIO Leslie Beavers shares what it was really like overseeing technology strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation at the Pentagon. From leading a $60 billion cybersecurity portfolio to driving zero trust adoption across allied nations, Leslie offers a rare look inside the decisions that shape national security. <br /><br />The conversation explores leadership under pressure, modernizing legacy infrastructure, building interoperable systems with international allies, and why cooperation is often a bigger challenge than the technology itself.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a> @SouloftheCIO</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72853201</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:36:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72853201/leslie_beavers_audio_only_soul.mp3" length="54678361" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it take to lead technology at one of the largest and most complex organizations in the world? 

In this episode of Soul of the CIO, former U.S. Department of Defense CIO Leslie Beavers shares what it was really like overseeing technology...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it take to lead technology at one of the largest and most complex organizations in the world? <br /><br />In this episode of Soul of the CIO, former U.S. Department of Defense CIO Leslie Beavers shares what it was really like overseeing technology strategy, cybersecurity, and digital transformation at the Pentagon. From leading a $60 billion cybersecurity portfolio to driving zero trust adoption across allied nations, Leslie offers a rare look inside the decisions that shape national security. <br /><br />The conversation explores leadership under pressure, modernizing legacy infrastructure, building interoperable systems with international allies, and why cooperation is often a bigger challenge than the technology itself.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a> @SouloftheCIO</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3418</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Hidden Reason AI Projects Fail | Jason Luce, CTO, Paperless Parts</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hidden-reason-ai-projects-fail-jason-luce-cto-paperless-parts--72699287</link><description><![CDATA[What happens when AI meets one of the world's most complex and high stakes industries?<br /><br />n this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Jason Luce, CTO of Paperless Parts, to explore how manufacturers are adopting AI, automation, and modern software while preserving the expertise that keeps supply chains moving.<br /><br />Jason shares why the future of AI in manufacturing is not about replacing people, but empowering them with better insights, streamlined workflows, and greater transparency. From aerospace supply chains and digital transformation to process mapping and change management, this conversation offers practical lessons for technology leaders navigating AI adoption at scale.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a> @SouloftheCIO</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72699287</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:01:13 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72699287/jason_luce_audio_only_soul_1.mp3" length="31773360" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What happens when AI meets one of the world's most complex and high stakes industries?

n this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Jason Luce, CTO of Paperless Parts, to explore how manufacturers are adopting AI, automation, and modern...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What happens when AI meets one of the world's most complex and high stakes industries?<br /><br />n this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Jason Luce, CTO of Paperless Parts, to explore how manufacturers are adopting AI, automation, and modern software while preserving the expertise that keeps supply chains moving.<br /><br />Jason shares why the future of AI in manufacturing is not about replacing people, but empowering them with better insights, streamlined workflows, and greater transparency. From aerospace supply chains and digital transformation to process mapping and change management, this conversation offers practical lessons for technology leaders navigating AI adoption at scale.<br /><b></b><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a> @SouloftheCIO</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1986</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What Does the CIA Know About AI That You Don’t? | Sue Gordon</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-does-the-cia-know-about-ai-that-you-don-t-sue-gordon--72480025</link><description><![CDATA[What can intelligence leaders teach today's CIOs about risk, innovation, and navigating uncertainty?<br /><br />In this episode of Soul of the CIO, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon shares lessons from a remarkable career spanning intelligence, cybersecurity, technology innovation, and national security. From helping launch In-Q-Tel to shaping cyber strategy at the highest levels of government, Sue offers a unique perspective on how leaders can balance innovation with governance in an increasingly complex world.<br /><br />The conversation explores the challenges of competing with authoritarian nations, the evolving relationship between government and the private sector, the future of AI and quantum computing, and why resilience matters more than perfection when managing risk. Sue also reflects on her experience serving in the intelligence community, working through major geopolitical challenges, and leading organizations through periods of rapid change.<br /><br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a> @SouloftheCIO</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72480025</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:53:20 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72480025/sue_gordon_audio_only_soul.mp3" length="57177335" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What can intelligence leaders teach today's CIOs about risk, innovation, and navigating uncertainty?

In this episode of Soul of the CIO, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon shares lessons from a remarkable career...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What can intelligence leaders teach today's CIOs about risk, innovation, and navigating uncertainty?<br /><br />In this episode of Soul of the CIO, former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon shares lessons from a remarkable career spanning intelligence, cybersecurity, technology innovation, and national security. From helping launch In-Q-Tel to shaping cyber strategy at the highest levels of government, Sue offers a unique perspective on how leaders can balance innovation with governance in an increasingly complex world.<br /><br />The conversation explores the challenges of competing with authoritarian nations, the evolving relationship between government and the private sector, the future of AI and quantum computing, and why resilience matters more than perfection when managing risk. Sue also reflects on her experience serving in the intelligence community, working through major geopolitical challenges, and leading organizations through periods of rapid change.<br /><br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO/videos" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">YouTube</a> @SouloftheCIO</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3574</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Leidos CIO: Building a Proactive, AI-Enabled IT Organization</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leidos-cio-building-a-proactive-ai-enabled-it-organization--72203834</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Leidos CIO Alexandra Guenther shares how one of the world’s most complex technology organizations is transforming IT service delivery, digital employee experience, and enterprise AI at massive scale.<br /><br />From supporting 50,000 employees across global defense, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure operations to reducing IT ticket volume through proactive self-healing systems, Alexandra breaks down what it takes to modernize technology inside highly regulated environments. The conversation explores digital employee experience (DEX), AI transformation, predictive analytics, enterprise data strategy, and how CIOs can use technology to unlock productivity and innovation.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO/videos</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72203834</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 09:14:15 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72203834/leidos_cio_building_a_proactive_ai_enabled_it_organization.mp3" length="30434668" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Leidos CIO Alexandra Guenther shares how one of the world’s most complex technology organizations is transforming IT service delivery, digital employee experience, and enterprise AI at massive scale.

From...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Leidos CIO Alexandra Guenther shares how one of the world’s most complex technology organizations is transforming IT service delivery, digital employee experience, and enterprise AI at massive scale.<br /><br />From supporting 50,000 employees across global defense, cybersecurity, and critical infrastructure operations to reducing IT ticket volume through proactive self-healing systems, Alexandra breaks down what it takes to modernize technology inside highly regulated environments. The conversation explores digital employee experience (DEX), AI transformation, predictive analytics, enterprise data strategy, and how CIOs can use technology to unlock productivity and innovation.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO/videos</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1903</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Employees Are Using AI in Secret. Here’s Why That’s Dangerous. | MIT's Dawn Fitzgerald</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/employees-are-using-ai-in-secret-here-s-why-that-s-dangerous-mit-s-dawn-fitzgerald--72018726</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Dawn Fitzgerald shares why organizations are facing a true “adopt or perish” moment with artificial intelligence. Drawing on leadership roles at Schneider Electric, American Family Insurance, Homesite Insurance, and SharkNinja, as well as her work teaching at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dawn explains how leaders can safely integrate AI into engineering, marketing, finance, HR, and every part of the business.<br /><br />She discusses why software engineers often hide their use of tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude, and how that creates security, privacy, and governance risks. Dawn outlines a practical framework for enterprise AI adoption: mandate usage, provide secure tools, train teams, establish guardrails, and reward experimentation.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO)</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72018726</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:11:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72018726/dawn_fitzgerald_audio_only_soul.mp3" length="28947541" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Dawn Fitzgerald shares why organizations are facing a true “adopt or perish” moment with artificial intelligence. Drawing on leadership roles at Schneider Electric, American Family Insurance, Homesite Insurance, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Dawn Fitzgerald shares why organizations are facing a true “adopt or perish” moment with artificial intelligence. Drawing on leadership roles at Schneider Electric, American Family Insurance, Homesite Insurance, and SharkNinja, as well as her work teaching at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dawn explains how leaders can safely integrate AI into engineering, marketing, finance, HR, and every part of the business.<br /><br />She discusses why software engineers often hide their use of tools like OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude, and how that creates security, privacy, and governance risks. Dawn outlines a practical framework for enterprise AI adoption: mandate usage, provide secure tools, train teams, establish guardrails, and reward experimentation.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@SouloftheCIO)</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1810</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How I Built, Lost, And Won Back UNILAD | Alex Partridge</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-i-built-lost-and-won-back-unilad-alex-partridge--72018735</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with entrepreneur and UNILAD co-founder Alex Partridge for a candid conversation about leadership, mental health, and the realities behind building high-growth digital businesses.<br /><br />Alex shares the untold story of how he built one of the world’s largest social media brands, only to be removed from his own company after signing a partnership agreement he instinctively didn’t trust. What followed was a five-year legal battle, a deeply personal mental health crisis, and ultimately, a hard-fought victory to reclaim what he had built.<br /><br />This episode goes beyond entrepreneurship. It explores the intersection of anxiety, ADHD, leadership, and performance, and how understanding your own mind can be the difference between burnout and breakthrough.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72018735</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:11:00 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72018735/alex_patridge_audio_only_soul.mp3" length="39446255" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with entrepreneur and UNILAD co-founder Alex Partridge for a candid conversation about leadership, mental health, and the realities behind building high-growth digital businesses.

Alex shares the untold...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with entrepreneur and UNILAD co-founder Alex Partridge for a candid conversation about leadership, mental health, and the realities behind building high-growth digital businesses.<br /><br />Alex shares the untold story of how he built one of the world’s largest social media brands, only to be removed from his own company after signing a partnership agreement he instinctively didn’t trust. What followed was a five-year legal battle, a deeply personal mental health crisis, and ultimately, a hard-fought victory to reclaim what he had built.<br /><br />This episode goes beyond entrepreneurship. It explores the intersection of anxiety, ADHD, leadership, and performance, and how understanding your own mind can be the difference between burnout and breakthrough.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2466</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Meta Transformed Stores Into Data Machines | Martin Gilliard (Ex-Meta, Barney’s, Microsoft)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-meta-transformed-stores-into-data-machines-martin-gilliard-ex-meta-barney-s-microsoft--72018716</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Martin Gilliard, (Optierra, Ex-Meta, Barney’s, Microsoft) breaks down the future of retail and why physical stores are more important than ever. While many believe e-commerce has taken over, the reality is very different. Over 80% of transactions still happen in physical stores, and retailers are transforming those spaces into powerful data-driven engines.<br /><br />We explore how modern retail brands are no longer just selling products. Instead, they are leveraging data, personalization, and omnichannel strategies to create better customer experiences, drive higher profits, and compete in a rapidly changing market.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72018716</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:10:43 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72018716/martin_gillard_audio_only_soul.mp3" length="36044069" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Martin Gilliard, (Optierra, Ex-Meta, Barney’s, Microsoft) breaks down the future of retail and why physical stores are more important than ever. While many believe e-commerce has taken over, the reality is very...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Martin Gilliard, (Optierra, Ex-Meta, Barney’s, Microsoft) breaks down the future of retail and why physical stores are more important than ever. While many believe e-commerce has taken over, the reality is very different. Over 80% of transactions still happen in physical stores, and retailers are transforming those spaces into powerful data-driven engines.<br /><br />We explore how modern retail brands are no longer just selling products. Instead, they are leveraging data, personalization, and omnichannel strategies to create better customer experiences, drive higher profits, and compete in a rapidly changing market.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2253</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Save the Children: Why Today’s CIOs Can’t Just “Keep the Lights On”</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/save-the-children-why-today-s-cios-can-t-just-keep-the-lights-on--72018871</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Trevor Gordon from Save the Children to explore how technology, data, and AI are transforming the future of humanitarian work.<br /><br />Trevor shares his journey from the private sector back into the nonprofit world—and how that full-circle moment shaped his perspective on leadership, innovation, and impact. From supporting frontline workers in high-risk environments to managing complex global IT infrastructure, he offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to deliver technology at scale for good.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72018871</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:10:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72018871/trevor_gordon_audio_only_soul.mp3" length="33887816" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Trevor Gordon from Save the Children to explore how technology, data, and AI are transforming the future of humanitarian work.

Trevor shares his journey from the private sector back into the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Trevor Gordon from Save the Children to explore how technology, data, and AI are transforming the future of humanitarian work.<br /><br />Trevor shares his journey from the private sector back into the nonprofit world—and how that full-circle moment shaped his perspective on leadership, innovation, and impact. From supporting frontline workers in high-risk environments to managing complex global IT infrastructure, he offers a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to deliver technology at scale for good.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2118</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Google’s First Chief Decision Scientist on AI vs “Work Slop” (w/ Cassie Kozyrkov)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/google-s-first-chief-decision-scientist-on-ai-vs-work-slop-w-cassie-kozyrkov--70589405</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Cassie Kozyrkov, globally recognized AI leader, statistician, and former Chief Decision Scientist at Google. Known for founding the field of Decision Intelligence, Cassie has helped some of the world’s largest organizations harness artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning to drive smarter business outcomes. Join us as we explore how CIOs and technology executives can move beyond hype and turn AI strategy into measurable impact. Cassie shares practical insights on building data-driven cultures, improving executive decision-making, managing AI risk, and leading digital transformation with confidence.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70589405</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:00:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70589405/soul_audio_episode_cassie.mp3" length="77023972" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Cassie Kozyrkov, globally recognized AI leader, statistician, and former Chief Decision Scientist at Google. Known for founding the field of Decision Intelligence, Cassie has helped some of the...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Cassie Kozyrkov, globally recognized AI leader, statistician, and former Chief Decision Scientist at Google. Known for founding the field of Decision Intelligence, Cassie has helped some of the world’s largest organizations harness artificial intelligence, data science, and machine learning to drive smarter business outcomes. Join us as we explore how CIOs and technology executives can move beyond hype and turn AI strategy into measurable impact. Cassie shares practical insights on building data-driven cultures, improving executive decision-making, managing AI risk, and leading digital transformation with confidence.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1912</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How I Became a CIO at 27 years old (w/ David Germain)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-i-became-a-cio-at-27-years-old-w-david-germain--70589198</link><description><![CDATA[What does it really take to become a CIO? Not a straight path. Not a perfect résumé. And definitely not privilege. In this episode of Soul of the CIO, David Germain shares one of the most honest leadership journeys we’ve ever recorded — from growing up in an underprivileged household with illiterate parents and no safety net… to becoming a Chief Information Officer at just 27 years old. But this isn’t a “success story.”<br /><br />It’s a story about resilience, rejection, confidence, and redefining what winning actually means. David opens up about: Growing up without money, connections, or a roadmap Being told to “get a trade” just to survive Accidentally falling into tech as a computer operator Grinding through years of night exams and sacrifice Becoming a CIO before 30 Navigating bias, identity, and leadership pressure Why he stepped away from executive life to focus on purpose, family, and impact And the surprising life lesson he learned from a taxi driver about success<br /><br />This conversation goes deeper than career advice — it’s about character, curiosity, and building a life you actually want. If you’re early in your IT career, aiming for the C-suite, or questioning what success really looks like… this one will stay with you.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70589198</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 10:37:24 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70589198/soul_audio_episode_david_germain.mp3" length="168419432" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it really take to become a CIO? Not a straight path. Not a perfect résumé. And definitely not privilege. In this episode of Soul of the CIO, David Germain shares one of the most honest leadership journeys we’ve ever recorded — from growing...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it really take to become a CIO? Not a straight path. Not a perfect résumé. And definitely not privilege. In this episode of Soul of the CIO, David Germain shares one of the most honest leadership journeys we’ve ever recorded — from growing up in an underprivileged household with illiterate parents and no safety net… to becoming a Chief Information Officer at just 27 years old. But this isn’t a “success story.”<br /><br />It’s a story about resilience, rejection, confidence, and redefining what winning actually means. David opens up about: Growing up without money, connections, or a roadmap Being told to “get a trade” just to survive Accidentally falling into tech as a computer operator Grinding through years of night exams and sacrifice Becoming a CIO before 30 Navigating bias, identity, and leadership pressure Why he stepped away from executive life to focus on purpose, family, and impact And the surprising life lesson he learned from a taxi driver about success<br /><br />This conversation goes deeper than career advice — it’s about character, curiosity, and building a life you actually want. If you’re early in your IT career, aiming for the C-suite, or questioning what success really looks like… this one will stay with you.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>4211</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Nike Scaled from $1B to $25B - Former CIO Explains (w/ Michael Smith)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-nike-scaled-from-1b-to-25b-former-cio-explains-w-michael-smith--70546655</link><description><![CDATA[What does it take to build a 30-year career across Nike, Mylan, and Estée Lauder — and still redefine success on your own terms? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with former global CIO Michael Smith to explore his extraordinary journey from humanities major to technology leader at some of the world’s most iconic brands. From helping scale Nike from a $1B footwear company to a $25B global powerhouse, to leading digital transformation at Estée Lauder, Michael shares lessons on leadership, authenticity, and building trust at scale. We dive into: How Nike’s culture of trust accelerated decision-making and innovation The power of being a “T-shaped” leader in technology Building global e-commerce strategy from the ground up Using AI and digital platforms to drive consumer experience in beauty Why he stepped away from a dream CIO role to attend his son’s wrestling season What true success means after decades in the C-suite Michael also discusses his passion for impact — from investing in Northern Irish football club Carrick Rangers to founding TechPACT, a coalition of CIOs focused on expanding access to technology careers. This conversation is about more than digital transformation. It’s about legacy, leadership, and making a meaningful difference — in business and beyond. If you're a CIO, IT leader, aspiring technologist, or interested in digital strategy, executive leadership, or AI innovation, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Subscribe for more conversations with global technology leaders. Learn how digital leaders are shaping the future of enterprise.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70546655</guid><pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 11:28:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70546655/soul_audio_episode_michael_smith.mp3" length="39840812" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it take to build a 30-year career across Nike, Mylan, and Estée Lauder — and still redefine success on your own terms? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with former global CIO Michael Smith to explore his extraordinary journey...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it take to build a 30-year career across Nike, Mylan, and Estée Lauder — and still redefine success on your own terms? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with former global CIO Michael Smith to explore his extraordinary journey from humanities major to technology leader at some of the world’s most iconic brands. From helping scale Nike from a $1B footwear company to a $25B global powerhouse, to leading digital transformation at Estée Lauder, Michael shares lessons on leadership, authenticity, and building trust at scale. We dive into: How Nike’s culture of trust accelerated decision-making and innovation The power of being a “T-shaped” leader in technology Building global e-commerce strategy from the ground up Using AI and digital platforms to drive consumer experience in beauty Why he stepped away from a dream CIO role to attend his son’s wrestling season What true success means after decades in the C-suite Michael also discusses his passion for impact — from investing in Northern Irish football club Carrick Rangers to founding TechPACT, a coalition of CIOs focused on expanding access to technology careers. This conversation is about more than digital transformation. It’s about legacy, leadership, and making a meaningful difference — in business and beyond. If you're a CIO, IT leader, aspiring technologist, or interested in digital strategy, executive leadership, or AI innovation, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Subscribe for more conversations with global technology leaders. Learn how digital leaders are shaping the future of enterprise.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2491</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Emergency Data Airlift That Saved Ukraine (w/ Sarah Armstrong Smith)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-emergency-data-airlift-that-saved-ukraine-w-sarah-armstrong-smith--70298609</link><description><![CDATA[What really happened in the hours before Russia invaded Ukraine — and how close did cyber warfare come to shutting a country down? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Sarah Armstrong-Smith, former Microsoft cybersecurity leader, to unpack one of the most significant cyber events in modern history. Just 12 hours before the physical invasion of Ukraine, Microsoft detected 300 simultaneous cyberattacks using destructive malware designed to cripple critical national infrastructure. Sarah takes us inside Microsoft’s unique vantage point during the lead-up to the invasion — from tracking nation-state threat actors and surging cybercrime during the pandemic, to the unprecedented decision to airlift Ukraine’s government data into the cloud days before missiles struck.<br /><br />This conversation explores:<br /><ul><li>How cyber warfare now precedes kinetic warfare</li><li>Why cybercrime exploded during COVID-19 The rise of “cybercrime as a service” What Microsoft saw before the Ukraine invasion</li><li>How private tech companies are now on the front lines of geopolitics</li><li>Why future cyberattacks may lead to real-world casualties</li></ul><br /><br />It’s a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how global cyber defense, cloud infrastructure, and geopolitical conflict are now inseparably linked — and what every CIO and security leader needs to understand as cyber threats move from disruption to destruction.    <br /><b></b><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70298609</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:27:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70298609/soul_audio_episode_sarah_armstrong.mp3" length="32582982" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What really happened in the hours before Russia invaded Ukraine — and how close did cyber warfare come to shutting a country down? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Sarah Armstrong-Smith, former Microsoft cybersecurity leader, to...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What really happened in the hours before Russia invaded Ukraine — and how close did cyber warfare come to shutting a country down? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Sarah Armstrong-Smith, former Microsoft cybersecurity leader, to unpack one of the most significant cyber events in modern history. Just 12 hours before the physical invasion of Ukraine, Microsoft detected 300 simultaneous cyberattacks using destructive malware designed to cripple critical national infrastructure. Sarah takes us inside Microsoft’s unique vantage point during the lead-up to the invasion — from tracking nation-state threat actors and surging cybercrime during the pandemic, to the unprecedented decision to airlift Ukraine’s government data into the cloud days before missiles struck.<br /><br />This conversation explores:<br /><ul><li>How cyber warfare now precedes kinetic warfare</li><li>Why cybercrime exploded during COVID-19 The rise of “cybercrime as a service” What Microsoft saw before the Ukraine invasion</li><li>How private tech companies are now on the front lines of geopolitics</li><li>Why future cyberattacks may lead to real-world casualties</li></ul><br /><br />It’s a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how global cyber defense, cloud infrastructure, and geopolitical conflict are now inseparably linked — and what every CIO and security leader needs to understand as cyber threats move from disruption to destruction.    <br /><b></b><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2037</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How Heathrow's CIO used AI to run the world's busiest airport (w/ Sharon Prior)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-heathrow-s-cio-used-ai-to-run-the-world-s-busiest-airport-w-sharon-prior--70298430</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we are joined by Sharon Prior, Chief Information Officer at Heathrow Airport, for an in-depth conversation on technology leadership at one of the world’s most complex and high-profile organizations. Sharon shares her perspective on the evolving role of the CIO, leading digital transformation at scale, and balancing innovation with resilience in a mission-critical, highly regulated environment. From modernizing legacy systems to building strong, purpose-driven technology teams, this episode explores what it truly takes to succeed as a senior technology leader today. This conversation is essential listening for CIOs, CTOs, IT leaders, and executives looking to navigate complexity, drive meaningful change, and lead with clarity and impact.  <br /><br />Key topics discussed:  <br /><ul><li>The role of the CIO in global infrastructure and aviation</li><li>Digital transformation and enterprise technology strategy at Heathrow</li><li>Leading large technology teams through constant change</li><li>Cybersecurity, resilience, and operational excellence Culture, leadership, and the human side of technology  </li></ul><br />Subscribe to the Soul of the CIO Podcast for more conversations with leading CIOs and technology executives from around the world.    <br /><b></b><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. </b><b>Learn more: nexthink.com. </b><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70298430</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:22:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70298430/soul_audio_episode_sharon_prior.mp3" length="54143824" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we are joined by Sharon Prior, Chief Information Officer at Heathrow Airport, for an in-depth conversation on technology leadership at one of the world’s most complex and high-profile organizations. Sharon shares...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we are joined by Sharon Prior, Chief Information Officer at Heathrow Airport, for an in-depth conversation on technology leadership at one of the world’s most complex and high-profile organizations. Sharon shares her perspective on the evolving role of the CIO, leading digital transformation at scale, and balancing innovation with resilience in a mission-critical, highly regulated environment. From modernizing legacy systems to building strong, purpose-driven technology teams, this episode explores what it truly takes to succeed as a senior technology leader today. This conversation is essential listening for CIOs, CTOs, IT leaders, and executives looking to navigate complexity, drive meaningful change, and lead with clarity and impact.  <br /><br />Key topics discussed:  <br /><ul><li>The role of the CIO in global infrastructure and aviation</li><li>Digital transformation and enterprise technology strategy at Heathrow</li><li>Leading large technology teams through constant change</li><li>Cybersecurity, resilience, and operational excellence Culture, leadership, and the human side of technology  </li></ul><br />Subscribe to the Soul of the CIO Podcast for more conversations with leading CIOs and technology executives from around the world.    <br /><b></b><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. </b><b>Learn more: nexthink.com. </b><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3384</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Man Who Protected Twitter from Nation-State Hackers (w/ Michael Coates, Founder &amp; CISO)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-who-protected-twitter-from-nation-state-hackers-w-michael-coates-founder-ciso--70298369</link><description><![CDATA[Michael Coates has had an extremely interesting work history and he's on Soul of the CIO to walk through it with us. From banks contracting him to hack their systems at just 21 to becoming the CISO of Twitter (before the banning of Trump), to now launching his own consultancy he knows security inside and out. He also offers his best advice on how individuals can keep their data safe.  <br /><b></b><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70298369</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:17:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70298369/soul_audio_episode_michael_coates_1.mp3" length="33936239" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Michael Coates has had an extremely interesting work history and he's on Soul of the CIO to walk through it with us. From banks contracting him to hack their systems at just 21 to becoming the CISO of Twitter (before the banning of Trump), to now...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Michael Coates has had an extremely interesting work history and he's on Soul of the CIO to walk through it with us. From banks contracting him to hack their systems at just 21 to becoming the CISO of Twitter (before the banning of Trump), to now launching his own consultancy he knows security inside and out. He also offers his best advice on how individuals can keep their data safe.  <br /><b></b><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2121</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Leaving School at 15 to Becoming CIO of Bentley (w/ Kirsty Mason)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/leaving-school-at-15-to-becoming-cio-of-bentley-w-kirsty-mason--70298334</link><description><![CDATA[What does it take to break through the glass ceiling—and the paper ceiling—to become CIO of an iconic brand like Bentley Motors? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, host Tom welcomes Kirsty Mason, CIO of Bentley Motors, for a candid, deeply personal conversation about resilience, leadership, and carving an unconventional path to the top of IT.<br /><br />From growing up in pubs in Derbyshire to leaving school at 15, navigating sexism in the workplace, becoming a young mother, and rising through IT without formal qualifications, Kirsty shares the defining moments that shaped her career. She reflects on the realities of the late ’80s and ’90s workplace, her “baptism of fire” into management, and the mentors who challenged her to see her own potential.<br /><br />The conversation also explores what it means to lead technology at Bentley today—where handcrafted luxury meets advanced digital capability. Kirsty discusses aligning IT with business outcomes, building the right capabilities (not just buying tools), and approaching AI with intention, governance, and trust. This is a powerful episode about grit, growth, and leadership—with lessons for CIOs, aspiring leaders, and anyone building a career on their own terms.  <br /><b></b><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70298334</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:10:54 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70298334/soul_audio_episode_kirsty.mp3" length="49390374" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it take to break through the glass ceiling—and the paper ceiling—to become CIO of an iconic brand like Bentley Motors? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, host Tom welcomes Kirsty Mason, CIO of Bentley Motors, for a candid, deeply personal...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it take to break through the glass ceiling—and the paper ceiling—to become CIO of an iconic brand like Bentley Motors? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, host Tom welcomes Kirsty Mason, CIO of Bentley Motors, for a candid, deeply personal conversation about resilience, leadership, and carving an unconventional path to the top of IT.<br /><br />From growing up in pubs in Derbyshire to leaving school at 15, navigating sexism in the workplace, becoming a young mother, and rising through IT without formal qualifications, Kirsty shares the defining moments that shaped her career. She reflects on the realities of the late ’80s and ’90s workplace, her “baptism of fire” into management, and the mentors who challenged her to see her own potential.<br /><br />The conversation also explores what it means to lead technology at Bentley today—where handcrafted luxury meets advanced digital capability. Kirsty discusses aligning IT with business outcomes, building the right capabilities (not just buying tools), and approaching AI with intention, governance, and trust. This is a powerful episode about grit, growth, and leadership—with lessons for CIOs, aspiring leaders, and anyone building a career on their own terms.  <br /><b></b><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3087</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why Every CIO Who Ignores AI Will Lose (w/ Earl Newsome, CIO, Cummins)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-every-cio-who-ignores-ai-will-lose-w-earl-newsome-cio-cummins--70298236</link><description><![CDATA[From comparing the modern CIO to a DJ who reads the room and sets the rhythm, to explaining why adoption matters more than installation, this wide-ranging conversation with Cummins CIO Earl Newsome explores what it truly means to lead technology in an era of continuous change. Earl dives into:<br /><ul><li>Why the CIO’s role has evolved from “keeping the lights on” to shaping competitive advantage</li><li>How AI will redefine industries—and why missing this trend is not an option</li><li>The difference between episodic change and continuous transformation</li><li>Why people, not technology, are the true source of value</li><li>How leaders can build agility, anti-fragility, and resilience across their organizations</li><li>Why AI will create more jobs than it eliminates</li></ul>You’ll also hear Earl reflect on his own journey to the CIO role, the mentors who shaped his leadership style, and why belonging—not just diversity—is the key to unlocking discretionary effort and extraordinary outcomes. 🎧 Soul of the CIO is sponsored by Nexthink, the AI-powered digital employee experience platform helping IT leaders stay ahead of disruption through employee-centric AI and automation. Learn more at nexthink.com<br /><b></b><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70298236</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:02:36 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70298236/soul_audio_episode_earl.mp3" length="25342257" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>From comparing the modern CIO to a DJ who reads the room and sets the rhythm, to explaining why adoption matters more than installation, this wide-ranging conversation with Cummins CIO Earl Newsome explores what it truly means to lead technology in an...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[From comparing the modern CIO to a DJ who reads the room and sets the rhythm, to explaining why adoption matters more than installation, this wide-ranging conversation with Cummins CIO Earl Newsome explores what it truly means to lead technology in an era of continuous change. Earl dives into:<br /><ul><li>Why the CIO’s role has evolved from “keeping the lights on” to shaping competitive advantage</li><li>How AI will redefine industries—and why missing this trend is not an option</li><li>The difference between episodic change and continuous transformation</li><li>Why people, not technology, are the true source of value</li><li>How leaders can build agility, anti-fragility, and resilience across their organizations</li><li>Why AI will create more jobs than it eliminates</li></ul>You’ll also hear Earl reflect on his own journey to the CIO role, the mentors who shaped his leadership style, and why belonging—not just diversity—is the key to unlocking discretionary effort and extraordinary outcomes. 🎧 Soul of the CIO is sponsored by Nexthink, the AI-powered digital employee experience platform helping IT leaders stay ahead of disruption through employee-centric AI and automation. Learn more at nexthink.com<br /><b></b><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1584</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>How the Federal Reserve Pulled Off a Once in a Generation Tech Launch (w/ Dan Anthony)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-the-federal-reserve-pulled-off-a-once-in-a-generation-tech-launch-w-dan-anthony--70298146</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Dan Anthony, CIO of FedNow at the U.S. Federal Reserve, to unpack the once-in-a-generation technology launch that’s transforming how money moves in America. FedNow is the nation’s instant payments infrastructure—processing billions of payments and trillions of dollars while operating 24/7/365 across nearly 10,000 banks. Dan shares how the Federal Reserve built a greenfield system in the cloud, scaled from a three-person tech team, and balanced speed, security, and resilience under extraordinary national stakes.<br /><br />We explore:<ul><li>What the Federal Reserve actually does—and how its technology powers the U.S. economy</li><li>Why the U.S. lagged behind other countries in instant payments</li><li>How FedNow was built using lessons from Google and big tech</li><li>The governance, security, and resilience required to run national payment rails</li><li>The real-world impact of instant payments on underbanked Americans, small businesses, and veterans</li><li>How AI, automation, and emerging technologies change the risk landscape for critical infrastructure</li><li>Why today’s CIOs must think like business leaders—not just technologists</li></ul>From cloud architecture and real-time settlement to AI risk, career lessons, and leadership under pressure, this conversation goes deep on what modern CIO leadership looks like when failure is not an option.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70298146</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:48:34 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70298146/soul_audio_episode_dan_anthony.mp3" length="22508911" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Dan Anthony, CIO of FedNow at the U.S. Federal Reserve, to unpack the once-in-a-generation technology launch that’s transforming how money moves in America. FedNow is the nation’s instant payments...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Dan Anthony, CIO of FedNow at the U.S. Federal Reserve, to unpack the once-in-a-generation technology launch that’s transforming how money moves in America. FedNow is the nation’s instant payments infrastructure—processing billions of payments and trillions of dollars while operating 24/7/365 across nearly 10,000 banks. Dan shares how the Federal Reserve built a greenfield system in the cloud, scaled from a three-person tech team, and balanced speed, security, and resilience under extraordinary national stakes.<br /><br />We explore:<ul><li>What the Federal Reserve actually does—and how its technology powers the U.S. economy</li><li>Why the U.S. lagged behind other countries in instant payments</li><li>How FedNow was built using lessons from Google and big tech</li><li>The governance, security, and resilience required to run national payment rails</li><li>The real-world impact of instant payments on underbanked Americans, small businesses, and veterans</li><li>How AI, automation, and emerging technologies change the risk landscape for critical infrastructure</li><li>Why today’s CIOs must think like business leaders—not just technologists</li></ul>From cloud architecture and real-time settlement to AI risk, career lessons, and leadership under pressure, this conversation goes deep on what modern CIO leadership looks like when failure is not an option.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1407</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>From rural India to world-class CTO (w/ Urvashi Tyagi)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-rural-india-to-world-class-cto-w-urvashi-tyagi--70298085</link><description><![CDATA[What does it really take to build a lasting career in technology? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we explore the human story behind innovation with a technologist whose journey spans rural India, global enterprises like IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and American Express, and multiple CTO roles.<br /><br />From growing up without electricity or running water to launching Office 365, building customer-obsessed systems at Amazon, and leading digital transformation in highly regulated industries, this conversation goes far beyond systems and solutions. It’s about work ethic, discomfort, self-learning, and the courage to start over.<br /><br />We dive into:<br /><br /><br /><ul><li>Why unmeasured innovation is just a science project</li><li>How discomfort becomes a gateway to discovering your potential</li><li>The power of self-made work ethic and why it never leaves you</li><li>What IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and AmEx each taught about scale, platforms, and culture</li><li>How CTOs and CIOs must partner in the AI era</li><li>Why data, not org charts, is now the connective tissue of modern enterprises What makes a great CTO in 2025: engineering diplomacy, financial fluency, and trust-building</li></ul><br /><br />Above all, this episode is a reminder that technology doesn’t change organizations—people do. And every leader brings their full story, experiences, and values into the decisions they make.  <br /><b></b><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70298085</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:41:10 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70298085/soul_audio_episode_urvashi.mp3" length="46378142" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it really take to build a lasting career in technology? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we explore the human story behind innovation with a technologist whose journey spans rural India, global enterprises like IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it really take to build a lasting career in technology? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we explore the human story behind innovation with a technologist whose journey spans rural India, global enterprises like IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and American Express, and multiple CTO roles.<br /><br />From growing up without electricity or running water to launching Office 365, building customer-obsessed systems at Amazon, and leading digital transformation in highly regulated industries, this conversation goes far beyond systems and solutions. It’s about work ethic, discomfort, self-learning, and the courage to start over.<br /><br />We dive into:<br /><br /><br /><ul><li>Why unmeasured innovation is just a science project</li><li>How discomfort becomes a gateway to discovering your potential</li><li>The power of self-made work ethic and why it never leaves you</li><li>What IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, and AmEx each taught about scale, platforms, and culture</li><li>How CTOs and CIOs must partner in the AI era</li><li>Why data, not org charts, is now the connective tissue of modern enterprises What makes a great CTO in 2025: engineering diplomacy, financial fluency, and trust-building</li></ul><br /><br />Above all, this episode is a reminder that technology doesn’t change organizations—people do. And every leader brings their full story, experiences, and values into the decisions they make.  <br /><b></b><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2899</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Secret to Etsy's Massive Growth (w/ Rachana Kumar)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-to-etsy-s-massive-growth-w-rachana-kumar--70296803</link><description><![CDATA[When people think of Etsy, they picture a crafty online marketplace, but as former CTO Rachana Kumar reveals it’s truly a big data company built on cutting-edge technology and a deep social mission. In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Rachana shares her incredible journey from growing up in a small town in southern India to leading technology at Etsy. She opens up about:<ul><li>The mindset shift required to adopt new technologies</li><li>How Etsy empowers millions of women entrepreneurs globally</li><li>Why Etsy’s data challenges make it one of the most fascinating tech companies in the world</li><li>How AI and machine learning are transforming e-commerce</li><li>Her philosophy on leadership and what it takes to become a successful CTO</li></ul>Rachana’s story is one of resilience, curiosity, and purpose — proving that you don’t have to be the most technical person in the room to make the most impact.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70296803</guid><pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 10:24:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70296803/soul_audio_episode_rachana.mp3" length="37301323" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>When people think of Etsy, they picture a crafty online marketplace, but as former CTO Rachana Kumar reveals it’s truly a big data company built on cutting-edge technology and a deep social mission. In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Rachana shares...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[When people think of Etsy, they picture a crafty online marketplace, but as former CTO Rachana Kumar reveals it’s truly a big data company built on cutting-edge technology and a deep social mission. In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Rachana shares her incredible journey from growing up in a small town in southern India to leading technology at Etsy. She opens up about:<ul><li>The mindset shift required to adopt new technologies</li><li>How Etsy empowers millions of women entrepreneurs globally</li><li>Why Etsy’s data challenges make it one of the most fascinating tech companies in the world</li><li>How AI and machine learning are transforming e-commerce</li><li>Her philosophy on leadership and what it takes to become a successful CTO</li></ul>Rachana’s story is one of resilience, curiosity, and purpose — proving that you don’t have to be the most technical person in the room to make the most impact.<br /><br /><b>Soul of the CIO is Sponsored by Nexthink, the leader in digital employee experience. Learn more: nexthink.com </b><br /><br /><b>Subscribe for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of IT and technology. </b><br /><br /><b>Find the full in-studio video version on YouTube.</b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2332</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Bruce Chizen’s Untold Rise to Adobe CEO (w/ Bruce Chizen)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/bruce-chizen-s-untold-rise-to-adobe-ceo-w-bruce-chizen--68942596</link><description><![CDATA[From selling radios in his dad’s Brooklyn shop to leading one of the world’s most iconic software companies, Bruce Chizen’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, honesty, and bold leadership.<br /><br />Hear never-before-told stories about:<ul><li>Working under Bill Gates’ relentless intensity</li><li>Facing off with Steve Jobs during Apple’s comeback</li><li>Learning leadership from Silicon Valley’s “Coach,” Bill Campbell</li><li>Turning Adobe’s dysfunction into innovation that defined the next generation of creative software</li></ul>Soul of the CIO is brought to you by Nexthink — the AI-powered DEX platform that keeps IT ahead of every disruption.  <br /><b><i></i></b><br /><b><i>Check out the full video version on our Soul of the CIO YouTube channel.</i></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68942596</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:20:57 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68942596/bruce_chizen.mp3" length="44570000" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>From selling radios in his dad’s Brooklyn shop to leading one of the world’s most iconic software companies, Bruce Chizen’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, honesty, and bold leadership.

Hear never-before-told stories about:
- Working under...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[From selling radios in his dad’s Brooklyn shop to leading one of the world’s most iconic software companies, Bruce Chizen’s journey is a masterclass in resilience, honesty, and bold leadership.<br /><br />Hear never-before-told stories about:<ul><li>Working under Bill Gates’ relentless intensity</li><li>Facing off with Steve Jobs during Apple’s comeback</li><li>Learning leadership from Silicon Valley’s “Coach,” Bill Campbell</li><li>Turning Adobe’s dysfunction into innovation that defined the next generation of creative software</li></ul>Soul of the CIO is brought to you by Nexthink — the AI-powered DEX platform that keeps IT ahead of every disruption.  <br /><b><i></i></b><br /><b><i>Check out the full video version on our Soul of the CIO YouTube channel.</i></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2786</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Keeping IT Alive in a War Zone (w/ Paul Smith, Amnesty International)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/keeping-it-alive-in-a-war-zone-w-paul-smith-amnesty-international--68942488</link><description><![CDATA[What does it take to go from managing IT under missile fire in Afghanistan to leading technology for one of the world’s most influential human rights organizations? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Paul Smith, CIO of Amnesty International, sits down to share his remarkable career journey — from his early days supporting defense operations in active war zones to shaping Amnesty’s global tech strategy today. Paul reflects on: The lessons learned building IT systems in conflict zones How gratitude, resilience, and mentorship shaped his leadership The unique cybersecurity challenges facing Amnesty’s global mission Why purpose-driven work—and paying it forward—define his approach to technology and leadership Hear how Paul’s path from a young father and defense IT manager to a global nonprofit leader reveals the true soul of the CIO: courage, empathy, and purpose.<br /><br />Soul of the CIO is brought to you by Nexthink — the AI-powered DEX platform that keeps IT ahead of every disruption. <br /><b><i></i></b><br /><b><i>Check out the full video version on our Soul of the CIO YouTube channel.</i></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68942488</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:07:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68942488/paul_smith.mp3" length="35254524" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>What does it take to go from managing IT under missile fire in Afghanistan to leading technology for one of the world’s most influential human rights organizations? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Paul Smith, CIO of Amnesty International, sits...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[What does it take to go from managing IT under missile fire in Afghanistan to leading technology for one of the world’s most influential human rights organizations? In this episode of Soul of the CIO, Paul Smith, CIO of Amnesty International, sits down to share his remarkable career journey — from his early days supporting defense operations in active war zones to shaping Amnesty’s global tech strategy today. Paul reflects on: The lessons learned building IT systems in conflict zones How gratitude, resilience, and mentorship shaped his leadership The unique cybersecurity challenges facing Amnesty’s global mission Why purpose-driven work—and paying it forward—define his approach to technology and leadership Hear how Paul’s path from a young father and defense IT manager to a global nonprofit leader reveals the true soul of the CIO: courage, empathy, and purpose.<br /><br />Soul of the CIO is brought to you by Nexthink — the AI-powered DEX platform that keeps IT ahead of every disruption. <br /><b><i></i></b><br /><b><i>Check out the full video version on our Soul of the CIO YouTube channel.</i></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2204</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The NSA Official Fighting Attacks on America’s Banks (w/ Rachel Wilson, Morgan Stanley)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nsa-official-fighting-attacks-on-america-s-banks-w-rachel-wilson-morgan-stanley--68942383</link><description><![CDATA[Rachel Wilson, Chief Data Officer at Morgan Stanley and former NSA Executive, joins Soul of the CIO. Known as the “Queen of the Hackers” during her time at the NSA, Rachel shares her journey from counterterrorism operations to leading cyber defense for one of the world’s largest financial institutions. She opens up about the pressure of protecting the London 2012 Olympics, the challenges of managing brilliant but complex teams, the transition to Wall Street after years in government service, and what AI means for the future of cybercrime.  <br /><br />Soul of the CIO is brought to you by Nexthink — the AI-powered DEX platform that keeps IT ahead of every disruption.<br /><b><i></i></b><br /><b><i>Check out the full video version on our Soul of the CIO YouTube channel.</i></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68942383</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:57:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68942383/rachel_wilson.mp3" length="59807539" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Rachel Wilson, Chief Data Officer at Morgan Stanley and former NSA Executive, joins Soul of the CIO. Known as the “Queen of the Hackers” during her time at the NSA, Rachel shares her journey from counterterrorism operations to leading cyber defense...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Rachel Wilson, Chief Data Officer at Morgan Stanley and former NSA Executive, joins Soul of the CIO. Known as the “Queen of the Hackers” during her time at the NSA, Rachel shares her journey from counterterrorism operations to leading cyber defense for one of the world’s largest financial institutions. She opens up about the pressure of protecting the London 2012 Olympics, the challenges of managing brilliant but complex teams, the transition to Wall Street after years in government service, and what AI means for the future of cybercrime.  <br /><br />Soul of the CIO is brought to you by Nexthink — the AI-powered DEX platform that keeps IT ahead of every disruption.<br /><b><i></i></b><br /><b><i>Check out the full video version on our Soul of the CIO YouTube channel.</i></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>3738</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The People-First Approach to Modern IT (w/ Jason Conyard, Fmr. CIO @ VMware)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-people-first-approach-to-modern-it-w-jason-conyard-fmr-cio-vmware--68942183</link><description><![CDATA[Discover the inspiring journey of Jason Conyard—from entering the workforce at 16 to leading global IT transformation as VMware’s CIO. In this candid conversation, Jason shares insights on leadership, digital transformation, and the evolving role of IT in today’s world. What’s in It for You<br /><ul><li>Aspiring Leaders &amp; CIOs: Learn how to navigate leadership roles, embrace career pivots, and build resilient IT services.</li><li>Tech Enthusiasts &amp; Managers: Gain valuable perspectives on digital transformation, AI, and turning technology into an enabler of human success.</li><li>HR &amp; Talent Professionals: Understand the importance of culture, support systems like career breaks, and what it really means to invest in people.</li></ul>You can hear more from Jason on his website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1BYSXZxbXA1Yl94bm9aYTZnSFdPbTZXZUlFUXxBQ3Jtc0ttdGxsOGEzZl9HTEhycU9sZUZ3MmVlaFdyNDItSUdfbnhENEFPYmlfWFJmYU00Q1VZdVpSNmRiWVJ2eXBQOU1qb0Nqa3RBajFfTko1eHlyaXA3eDBEQmFZaldEZUJ5Y3RzTzdsbGFyVDNTWXhhRUgzOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jasonconyard.com%2F&amp;v=q-T_sBo8P64" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.jasonconyard.com/</a><b></b>   Soul of the CIO is brought to you by Nexthink — the AI-powered DEX platform that keeps IT ahead of every disruption.  <br /><b><i></i></b><br /><b><i>Check out the full video version on our Soul of the CIO YouTube channel.</i></b>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68942183</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:44:19 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68942183/jason_conyard.mp3" length="42941214" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Discover the inspiring journey of Jason Conyard—from entering the workforce at 16 to leading global IT transformation as VMware’s CIO. In this candid conversation, Jason shares insights on leadership, digital transformation, and the evolving role of...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Discover the inspiring journey of Jason Conyard—from entering the workforce at 16 to leading global IT transformation as VMware’s CIO. In this candid conversation, Jason shares insights on leadership, digital transformation, and the evolving role of IT in today’s world. What’s in It for You<br /><ul><li>Aspiring Leaders &amp; CIOs: Learn how to navigate leadership roles, embrace career pivots, and build resilient IT services.</li><li>Tech Enthusiasts &amp; Managers: Gain valuable perspectives on digital transformation, AI, and turning technology into an enabler of human success.</li><li>HR &amp; Talent Professionals: Understand the importance of culture, support systems like career breaks, and what it really means to invest in people.</li></ul>You can hear more from Jason on his website: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1BYSXZxbXA1Yl94bm9aYTZnSFdPbTZXZUlFUXxBQ3Jtc0ttdGxsOGEzZl9HTEhycU9sZUZ3MmVlaFdyNDItSUdfbnhENEFPYmlfWFJmYU00Q1VZdVpSNmRiWVJ2eXBQOU1qb0Nqa3RBajFfTko1eHlyaXA3eDBEQmFZaldEZUJ5Y3RzTzdsbGFyVDNTWXhhRUgzOA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jasonconyard.com%2F&amp;v=q-T_sBo8P64" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.jasonconyard.com/</a><b></b>   Soul of the CIO is brought to you by Nexthink — the AI-powered DEX platform that keeps IT ahead of every disruption.  <br /><b><i></i></b><br /><b><i>Check out the full video version on our Soul of the CIO YouTube channel.</i></b>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2684</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>The Secret to Leadership in the Corporate World (w/ Nina D’Amato, Lenovo)</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-secret-to-leadership-in-the-corporate-world-w-nina-d-amato-lenovo--68942088</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Nina D’Amato, Chief Technology Strategist at Lenovo, to explore her remarkable journey from the U.S. Marine Corps to leading technology strategy in the public and private sectors. Nina shares how her commitment to service shaped her career and how those experiences compare to leadership in the corporate world. She also dives into how public sector leaders should prepare for the AI transformation and what excites her most about the future of technology. If you’re interested in CIO leadership, digital transformation, AI in government, or the future of IT in the public sector, this interview is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.  <br /><br />Soul of the CIO is brought to you by Nexthink — the AI-powered DEX platform that keeps IT ahead of every disruption.  <br /><br /><i><b>Check out the full video version on our Soul of the CIO YouTube channel.</b></i>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68942088</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:33:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/68942088/nina_d_amato.mp3" length="45308954" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Nexthink</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Nina D’Amato, Chief Technology Strategist at Lenovo, to explore her remarkable journey from the U.S. Marine Corps to leading technology strategy in the public and private sectors. Nina shares how...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of Soul of the CIO, we sit down with Nina D’Amato, Chief Technology Strategist at Lenovo, to explore her remarkable journey from the U.S. Marine Corps to leading technology strategy in the public and private sectors. Nina shares how her commitment to service shaped her career and how those experiences compare to leadership in the corporate world. She also dives into how public sector leaders should prepare for the AI transformation and what excites her most about the future of technology. If you’re interested in CIO leadership, digital transformation, AI in government, or the future of IT in the public sector, this interview is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.  <br /><br />Soul of the CIO is brought to you by Nexthink — the AI-powered DEX platform that keeps IT ahead of every disruption.  <br /><br /><i><b>Check out the full video version on our Soul of the CIO YouTube channel.</b></i>]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>2832</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/616ffc19866d4f7c39c596c1340df8fc.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>
