092: Navigating the Cloud with Michelle Hyde

In this episode, David and John talk with Michelle Hyde, founder, and president of The Hyde Group. Michelle uses her extensive experience in voice and data communications to help her clients adapt and unify their communications efforts. Michelle also sits on the board of Cloud Girls, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating members about the technology and dynamics of the cloud ecosystem.Episode Links:Michelle Hyde on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellehyde/HYDE GROUP: https://hydegrouponline.com/HYDE GROUP on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hydenw 

In this episode, Frederick, and John speak with Michael Morey, president, and CEO at BlueBird Network. Gain some history about the dawn of the internet and telecom through Michael's accounts of his 38 years in the industry, beginning with his background at AT&T. The group also discusses what makes BlueBird special, the issues raised in underserved areas during the COVID-19 pandemic, and what our future communications networks will look like in a fully connected world! Episode LinkMichael's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelcmorey/BlueBird Website: https://bluebirdnetwork.com/BlueBird Network LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluebird-network/BlueBird Network Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bluebird_NetBlueBird Network Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bluebirdnetworkLLC/StarLink Low Flying Satellite Internet: https://www.starlink.com/ 

In this episode, Frederick, and John speak with Paul R. Ruppert, the founder, and CEO of Global Point View Ltd, a strategy consultancy focused on market entry, revenue growth, corporate alignment, and more. Paul shares his expertise in developing and growing tech companies, his insights into the increase of CPaaS popularity, and much more! Learn about modern & past communications preferences, sales development tactics in tech, apps offering alternatives to traditional voice communication, and even hear what it's like working a role as a Whitehouse advisor!Show Links:Website www.GlobalPointView.comPaul's Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulruppertintl/  Paul's Twitter: https://twitter.com/paulrruppertPaul's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.ruppert888Book by Daniel H. Pink: https://www.amazon.com/To-Sell-Is-Human-Daniel-H-Pink-audiobook/dp/B00AE9V9MA/

In this episode, David and John speak with John Grange, Co-Founder, and CTO at OpsCompass, a cloud security, and management company providing improved visibility, security, cost management, and compliance for the multi-cloud world. John shares his expertise as the group discusses the evolving challenges of the cyber security space, Cloud Security Posture Management, the complexities of cloud infrastructure management, and Nebraska's Omaha Steaks & football.Episode LinksJohn Grange LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-grange-190ba652John Grange Twitter: https://twitter.com/JMGrangeOpsCompass Website: https://opscompass.com/OpsCompass LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/opscompass/OpsCompass Twitter: https://twitter.com/OpsCompassOpsCompass Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OpsCompass 

Michelle Accardi, Star2Star's CRO and President, speaks with serial entrepreneur Galina Datskovsky, an internationally respected privacy, compliance, and security expert who is currently a member of the Vaporstream, Inc. board of directors. Michelle and Galina discuss the benefits of mentors in the workplace, the importance of women in STEM, and the advantages & disadvantages of AI. Listen in as Galina shares her inspiring story of how her role models have helped her throughout her life and how each has influenced her and helped her become the professional that she is today. Episode Link:Galina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/galina-datskovsky-72953a12/Galina on Twitter: https://twitter.com/datgaVaporstream, Inc. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vaporstream-inc-/Vaporstream, Inc. on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VaporstreamVaporstream, Inc. on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Vaporstream/Michelle Accardi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleaccardi/Michelle Accardi on Twitter: https://twitter.com/1marketingmaven"The Social Dilemma" on Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81254224Executive Women's Forum: https://www.ewf-usa.com/Executive Women's Forum on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWFUSAExecutive Women's Forum on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EWFUSA 

In this episode, Star2Star's CRO and President, Michelle Accardi, speaks with Janet Schijns, CEO of the JS Group to discuss why one in four women are debating leaving the workforce, especially in the midst of the Coronavirus. You'll hear a few of Janet's marvelous suggestions for how to combat the burnout that results from a woman's challenge to balance a career, family, and more. From money managing strategies to tips and tricks for career plans, Michelle and Janet cover a wide range of helpful topics. If you've been having problems with the myth of work-life balance, or even if you're wondering how to succeed, listen in as these two impressive women offer help!Episode LinksJanet Schijns on Twitter: https://twitter.com/channelsmartJanet Schijns on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetschijnsJS Group Website: https://www.jsgnow.com/JS Group Twitter: https://twitter.com/JSGNOWMichelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleaccardi/Michelle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/1marketingmavenMckinsey Study Mentioned: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplaceTechs World Half Twitter: https://twitter.com/techworldshalfTechs World Half Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/526726030820867/

In this episode, Star2Star's CRO and President, Michelle Accardi, interviews Nancy Ridge, Founder & President of Ridge Innovative. Listen to this enlightening episode and discover how these impressive women combat imposter syndrome in their own lives and hear their tips to overcome it. You'll learn the causes and effects of Imposter Syndrome as well as find out how to use criticism to make you better, not to hold you back. Lean in and continue exploring the discussion about how Imposter Syndrome is disproportionately affecting more high performers, especially women.Show LinksNancy Ridge on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancy-ridge-085988a/Nancy Ridge on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nancy_ridgeRidge Innovative: https://ridgeinnovative.com/Ridge Innovative on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ridgeinnovative/"Mindset" by Dr. Carol Dweck https://ridgeinnovative.com/reece-akhtar-phd-deeper-signals-building-self-awareness-with-ai-season-1-ep8/Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleaccardi/Michelle on Twitter: https://twitter.com/1marketingmaven

In this episode, Michelle Accardi interviews Meredith Caram, the Chief Revenue Officer of the JS Group, and explores the topic of women moving up the career ladder and what it takes for them to get to the top. With less than a quarter of women holding senior roles in the C-suite, Michelle and Meredith share wisdom to help encourage and enable more women to dodge stereotypes, grow skills, make professional relationships, and champion the executive office! Episode Links:Meredith LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithcaram/Meredith Twitter: https://twitter.com/ignitecaramMichelle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleaccardi/Michelle’s Book -  Significant Women: Leaders Reveal What Matters Most https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0927YG1FHMichelle Twitter: https://twitter.com/1marketingmaven JS Group Website: https://www.jsgnow.com/JS Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsgnow/JS Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jsgnow/JS Group Twitter: https://twitter.com/JSGNOW

In this episode, Michelle Accardi speaks with Michelle Ragusa-McBain, Global Lead and Channel Evangelist for MSP and XaaS at Cisco. At the time of this recording, she was the VP of Global Channel and Digital Strategy at JS Group. With shared parallels in career paths, passions, parenthood, and (possibly) both measuring up to just under 5 feet tall, Michelle and Michelle share the truths they’ve uncovered amidst their busy lives. As they make time to lead companies and devote time to families, uncover how women in the technology industry manage so-called “work-life balance” and what this balance looks like today.Episode Links:JS Group Website: https://www.jsgnow.com/JS Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jsgnow/JS Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/jsgnow/JS Group Twitter: https://twitter.com/JSGNOWMichelle Ragusa-McBain LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleragusamcbain/Michelle Ragusa-McBain Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichelleRagusaMichelle Accardi's Book -  Significant Women: Leaders Reveal What Matters Most https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0927YG1FHLinkedIn (Michelle Accardi): https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleaccardi/Twitter (Michelle Accardi): https://twitter.com/1marketingmaven 

In this episode, Frederick and John welcome back Pattie Grimm, owner, president, and CEO of Advantage Training. Dive into the 4 R's of leadership, explore diversity, and discover how the COVID-19 pandemic shutdowns have updated leadership styles throughout the world. Along the way, you'll also get some tips to combat remote work fatigue, learn some pointers for ensuring inclusivity, and you'll hear the announcement of Pattie's upcoming book title and focus!Episode LinksAdvantage Training website: https://advantage-training.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/pattie_grimmLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattie-grimm/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/womenkickingglass2/$10 Copy of Pattie's book Quiet Women Never Changed History!: http://womenkickingglass.com/book