By: One World Publishing
In a competitive market landscape with an unprecedented rate of disruption and ever-changing demands on the c-suite, chief executives need access to actionable insights and guidance as they navigate the waters.
From marketing and sales strategy, to team building, to leadership development, podcasts have become a resource that executives can consume on the go while tapping into interviews and advice from titans of industry. Below are eight podcasts spanning an array of topics that CEOs wrestle with in their decision-making.
The B2B Engagement by Kaon Interactive
The B2B Engagement has been recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the top podcasts offering strategic insights for CEOs. It also won a Communicator Award of Excellence from the Academy of Interactive and Visual Design (AIVA). Host Gavin Finn, CEO of Kaon Interactive, a top sales platform for Fortune 500 companies, takes a deep look into marketing, sales and buyer engagement strategies for B2B enterprises. He is joined in the episodes by executives from the world’s largest companies to give a c-suite level glimpse into what is driving growth in today’s B2B economy.
The Tim Ferriss Show by Tim Ferriss
If you’re at all familiar with the world of business podcasts, you might already listen to The Tim Ferriss Show. This weekly podcast is a great way to get inside the heads of highly successful people. Not all of them are businesspeople — Tim has interviewed life coaches, pro athletes, and even world-class chess players — but you might be surprised by what you learn.
How I Built This With Gu y Raz by Wondery
You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to excel as a CEO. Sometimes, studying successful companies can give you all the guidance you need. How I Built This with Guy Raz delves into some of the most successful companies and how they were built. But the most valuable information comes from the entrepreneurs who share their failures and how they handled them.
Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, Profit by Charles Gaudet
Even if your company is nowhere near the seven-figure mark, you can still learn a lot from this podcast. Charles Gaudet, CEO of Predictable Profits, offers masterful guidance — especially when it comes to creating strategies to scale a growing company.
The Pitch by The Pitch
Are you getting ready to pitch your company to investors? Check out The Pitch. Listen in as entrepreneurs pitch their companies to real investors. That might not sound too helpful, but listen closely when the investors start asking founders the tough questions. The podcast is a great way to gain insight into what investors look for and what it takes to build a successful company.
HBR IdeaCast by the Harvard Business Review
Did you know business reviews have podcasts? IdeaCast picks the brains of business thinkers and leans into the psychology of business leadership. You can learn about the impact of generative AI at work, building resilience as a leader, improving productivity, and more.
From Founder to CEO by Todd Uterstaedt
Founding a company is one thing, but succeeding as a CEO is quite another. From Founder to CEO focuses on company founders who have successfully become CEOs. There’s a lot of focus on scaling and growth, and you’ll benefit from hearing the real stories of some big-name companies.
CEO Coaching International Podcast by Mark Moses and Steve Sanduski
Developing as a CEO is a challenge. You aren’t just trying to elevate your own performance — you want to build up your employees, grow your company, and stay constantly innovating. As the name suggests, CEO Coaching International is a podcast designed to help CEOs of any experience level sharpen their leadership skills while navigating just about any situation.
Growth Starts With the Right Guidance
Depending on your industry and your leadership style, some podcasts will resonate with you more than others. It might take some digging, but once you find a podcast that speaks to you, you’ll have another resource to consult when you’re looking to build your knowledge of corporate strategy.
Published by: Khy Talara
