Deb Westphal's guest appearances

Deb Westphal

Transform Your Workplace

GX Podcast

James Sudakow

Michael Bungay Stanier

Jason Treu

Naveen Jain

Joel Peterson

Mac Prichard

Matt Schwartz

Travis Chambers

Moe Carrick

Mike Robbins

Scott Miller

Amy Edmondson

Andy Storch

Kevin Eikenberry

Carson Tate

OwlTail

At this point, it’s impossible to avoid the convergence of technology, business, and human connection, but would we really want to if we could? According to Deborah Westphal — author, consultant, and futurist — there is a bright future ahead, and businesses should embrace the changes that technology will continue to bring. In this eye-opening episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon sits down with Deb Westphal to learn all about the role of technology in human connection, especially concerning its effect on the future of business. TAKEAWAYS  Technology is allowing people to connect and communicate in ways that they never have before, so business would be wise to embrace this change. The purpose of business is to serve a broader spectrum of stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, communities, and customers. The network effect that technology allows will create even more innovation and more solutions. Future thinking resides in all of us, but it’s all about how much risk we’re willing to take to shake up the status quo.  ABOUT THE GUEST Deborah Westphal — author, consultant, and futurist — has over 30 years of experience guiding businesses to future success and security. She is the recent author of Convergence: Technology, Business, and the Human-Centric Future, a challenging read about reevaluating the focus on technology and human connection within our businesses. A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws 📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.” Contact Brandon:  Email Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com or connect on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram. Learn more about Xenium HR at xeniumhr.com Follow Xenium on Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.

At this point, it’s impossible to avoid the convergence of technology, business, and human connection, but would we really want to if we could? According to Deborah Westphal — author, consultant, and futurist — there is a bright future ahead, and businesses should embrace the changes that technology will continue to bring. In this eye-opening episode of the Transform Your Workplace podcast, Brandon sits down with Deb Westphal to learn all about the role of technology in human connection, especially concerning its effect on the future of business. TAKEAWAYS <ul> <li>Technology is allowing people to connect and communicate in ways that they never have before, so business would be wise to embrace this change.</li> <li>The purpose of business is to serve a broader spectrum of stakeholders, including employees, suppliers, communities, and customers.</li> <li>The network effect that technology allows will create even more innovation and more solutions.</li> <li>Future thinking resides in all of us, but it’s all about how much risk we’re willing to take to shake up the status quo.</li> </ul> ABOUT THE GUEST Deborah Westphal — author, consultant, and futurist — has over 30 years of experience guiding businesses to future success and security. She is the recent author of Convergence: Technology, Business, and the Human-Centric Future, a challenging read about reevaluating the focus on technology and human connection within our businesses. A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO OUR PODCAST 🔊 Podcast: Transform Your Workplace, Sponsored by Xenium HR 🎙️ Host: Brandon Laws 📋 In his own words: “The Transform Your Workplace podcast is your go-to source for the latest workplace trends, big ideas, and time-tested methods straight from the mouths of industry experts and respected thought-leaders.” Contact Brandon:  Email <a href="mailto:Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com">Brandon.Laws@xeniumhr.com</a> or connect on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lawsbrandon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/BrandonLaws" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, or <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lawsbrandon" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. Learn more about Xenium HR at <a href="http://www.xeniumhr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">xeniumhr.com</a> Follow Xenium on <a href="https://twitter.com/XeniumHR" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/xeniumhr/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, or <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/xenium-hr" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.

Technology, Humanity, and the Future of Business with Deb Westphal

Sohail Inayatullah

 In this episode of the GX Podcast, host Ian Khan welcomes two globally renowned futurists Deborah Westphal and Sohail Inayatullah to read the tea leaves on Government Experience and more.Hear two renowned futurists talk about social trust, public health, anticipatory governance, e-monk to e-buddha, culture and technology working together, alternate future scenarios, story of the big man, anticipatory democracy, Alvin Toffler, cleansheeting structures, vision 2030 and people first….and much more !! Deborah WestphalAs a Board Member of Toffler Associates, Deborah brings skills and insights honed over 30 years working with some of the top minds and leaders of governments and Fortune 100 companies. She was recruited by Alvin Toffler early in the company’s history, while working with the firm as Deputy Director, Developmental Planning for the U.S. Air Force. In this civilian role, Deborah helped connect global dots signifying future risks, and architected plans to meet those threats.Deborah has an MBA from Webster University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico, and has completed extensive continuing education with Harvard Business School and Wharton Business School. She is also a member of the Air Force Studies Board, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Deborah is a sought-after speaker for events focusing on the future of space, the future threats and opportunity landscape, and organizational transformation.Sohail InayatullahProfessor Sohail Inayatullah /sə'heɪl ɪnaɪʌ'tʊla/, a political scientist, is Professor at Tamkang University, Taipei (Graduate Institute of Futures Studies) and Associate, Melbourne Business School, The University of Melbourne. From 2001-2020, he was Adjunct Professor from the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. From 2011-2014, he was Adjunct Professor at the Centre for policing, counter-terrorism and intelligence, Macquarie University, Sydney. In 1999, he was the UNESCO Chair in European Studies at the University of Trier, Germany.In 2016, Professor Inayatullah was awarded the first UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies. In 2010, he was awarded the Laurel award for all-time best futurist by the Shaping Tomorrow Foresight Network. In March 2011, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. He received his doctorate from the University of Hawaii in 1990. Inayatullah has lived in Islamabad, Pakistan; Bloomington, Indiana; Flushing, New York; Geneva, Switzerland; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Brisbane and Mooloolaba, Australia.Ian Khan - HostLeading Technology Futurist,  author, and featured on CNN, FOX, CTV, Global TV. Ian works with governments worldwide and is a contributor to McGraw Hill, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine.  He is also the director of "Blockchain City" &amp; "GX Now" documentaries.  For more information please visit Watch all seasons of the GX podcast at www.GX.aeAbout GXThe GX Podcast is produced with the support of the Emirates Government Service Excellence Program (EGSEP). Hosted by Futurist Ian Khan, the podcast and video series is only such series covering the government experience domain.  About Ian KhanIan Khan, host of the GX Podcast &amp; Video series, is a world renowned technology futurist, author of Metaverse for Dummies, Technology Filmmaker and creator of the Future Readiness Score. More at www.iankhan.comFollow GX on Social MediaLinkedinTwitterInstagram

In this episode of the GX Podcast, host Ian Khan welcomes two globally renowned futurists Deborah Westphal and Sohail Inayatullah to read the tea leaves on Government Experience and more. Hear two renowned futurists talk about social trust, public health, anticipatory governance, e-monk to e-buddha, culture and technology working together, alternate future scenarios, story of the big man, anticipatory democracy, Alvin Toffler, cleansheeting structures, vision 2030 and people first….and much more !! Deborah Westphal As a Board Member of Toffler Associates, Deborah brings skills and insights honed over 30 years working with some of the top minds and leaders of governments and Fortune 100 companies. She was recruited by Alvin Toffler early in the company’s history, while working with the firm as Deputy Director, Developmental Planning for the U.S. Air Force. In this civilian role, Deborah helped connect global dots signifying future risks, and architected plans to meet those threats.Deborah has an MBA from Webster University and a BS in Electrical Engineering from the University of New Mexico, and has completed extensive continuing education with Harvard Business School and Wharton Business School. She is also a member of the Air Force Studies Board, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. Deborah is a sought-after speaker for events focusing on the future of space, the future threats and opportunity landscape, and organizational transformation. Sohail Inayatullah Professor Sohail Inayatullah /<a href="http://www.metafuture.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/sohail.wma" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sə'heɪl ɪnaɪʌ'tʊla/</a>, a political scientist, is Professor at Tamkang University, Taipei (Graduate Institute of Futures Studies) and Associate, Melbourne Business School, The University of Melbourne. From 2001-2020, he was Adjunct Professor from the University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia. From 2011-2014, he was Adjunct Professor at the Centre for policing, counter-terrorism and intelligence, Macquarie University, Sydney. In 1999, he was the UNESCO Chair in European Studies at the University of Trier, Germany.In 2016, Professor Inayatullah was awarded the first UNESCO Chair in Futures Studies. In 2010, he was awarded the Laurel award for all-time best futurist by the Shaping Tomorrow Foresight Network. In March 2011, he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. He received his doctorate from the University of Hawaii in 1990. Inayatullah has lived in Islamabad, Pakistan; Bloomington, Indiana; Flushing, New York; Geneva, Switzerland; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Honolulu, Hawaii; and Brisbane and Mooloolaba, Australia.Ian Khan - HostLeading Technology Futurist,  author, and featured on CNN, FOX, CTV, Global TV. Ian works with governments worldwide and is a contributor to McGraw Hill, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine.  He is also the director of "Blockchain City" &amp; "GX Now" documentaries.  For more information please visit <a href="http://www.iankhan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a>Watch all seasons of the GX podcast at <a href="https://www.GX.ae" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.GX.ae</a> About GX The GX Podcast is produced with the support of the Emirates Government Service Excellence Program (EGSEP). Hosted by Futurist <a href="https://www.iankhan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ian Khan</a>, the podcast and video series is only such series covering the government experience domain. About Ian Khan Ian Khan, host of the GX Podcast &amp; Video series, is a world renowned technology futurist, author of Metaverse for Dummies, Technology Filmmaker and creator of the Future Readiness Score. More at <a href="https://www.iankhan.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.iankhan.com</a> Follow GX on Social Media <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/gxportal/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Linkedin</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/GXPORTAL1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gxportal1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>

A Futurist Panel on Government Experience with Deb Westphal & Sohail Inayatullah