Firm Beliefs

Cortney Stapleton sits down with Jed Emerson, Chief Impact Officer at AlTi Tiedemann Global, to talk about the evolution of purpose capital, navigating the challenges of being true to yourself, and what he learned from his 18-month sabbatical. 

Cortney Stapleton meets with Shawn Hegele, Director of Strategy and Evaluation at Brooklyn Workforce Innovations, to talk about what she learned from her time as a social worker, how she developed a 'roll up your sleeves' leadership style, and speaking with authenticity. 

Cortney Stapleton chats with Dr. Vikas Shah, entrepreneur and non-executive advisor, to discuss his most influential interactions, the challenges companies can face in finding authenticity and purpose, and why real power comes from human connection. 

In this episode of Firm Beliefs, Cortney Stapleton sits down with Jennifer Salke, Head of Amazon MGM Studios, to discuss the importance of taking big swings, her advice for creating an impact in every room you're in, and becoming your own champion. 

Bob Pearson meets with David Zakariaie, CEO and founder of Senseye, to discuss how the company arose out of what started as a high school science fair project, his mission to empower individuals to take charge of their mental health, and lessons learned from his experience as a founder and CEO. 

Cortney Stapleton sits down with Pat Fitzgibbons, SVP and Senior Public Relations Manager at M&T Bank, to discuss his dad's role in shaping how he treats others, our role as communicators when it comes to cutting through the jargon, and why it's essential to think about our individual impact on the world around us. 

Bob Pearson chats with Kim Sample, President of the PR Council, on the importance of continued education, how to earn a seat at the table, and why feedback is the greatest gift you can give. 

In this episode of Firm Beliefs, Cortney Stapleton sits down with Abby Fabiaschi, Co-Founder and Director of Partnerships at Empower Her Network to discuss how her deep belief in the potential of humanity has influenced her life decisions, her advice for women entering the workforce, and why being good at something doesn't mean you should do it. 

Bob Pearson sits down with Dan Hawkins (CEO of Summit Leadership Partners) to discuss why he believes reinvention is necessary for leveling up professionally, the importance of having diverse voices in impactful roles, and why organizational strategies have a shelf life of two years.  

In this episode of Firm Beliefs, Cortney Stapleton sits down with Julia Monti, Senior Vice President of Global Communications at Mastercard, to talk about drawing the line between activity and impact, why you should always ask questions, and how headlines can help us reflect as communicators.