Zoe Billington interviews Leadership Coach Shoko Masuda on using research skills for strategic communications and leadership. […]
Zoë Billington speaks with Ray Poynter, a researcher, educator, and market research industry leader. Ray discusses scenario planning, and shares some predictions about the impact of AI on research, offering insight into how qualitative researchers can make the most of this tool. […]
Zoë Billington speaks with Professor Batja Mesquita, a pioneer of cultural psychology, about how culture shapes emotion, and how emotions act as powerful tools in relationships. After reading, you may be compelled to rethink if, when, and how to ask participants the very important question, “how did you feel about that?” …and even add on “and what did you do about that?” and “and how did you respond to how that made you feel?” […]
Zoë Billington speaks with Rachel Lawes, PhD, about her inspiring journey discovering semiotics as a graduate student, to employing them in her work as a qualitative researcher. Learn what sets semiotics apart from other methods and how harnessing it can bring value to your own work. […]
Emmanuel Probst talks with Zoë Billington about the role of research and insights in building and evolving brands that stand out while making a positive impact on consumers and society. […]
Steve Schlesinger, Executive Chairman of Sago (formerly Schlesinger Group), talks about the history of the business: from his mother running focus groups in his childhood home to the global company it is today. Steve shares what he’s learned over 35+ years in the industry, and why he is still motivated to go to work every day. […]
This quarter, Zoë Billington sat down with David Wellisch, CEO and Co-Founder of Collage Group. David has spent his career navigating the evolving cultural landscape in the United States and what this means for businesses seeking to better understand and authentically connect with Americans. […]
Zoë Billington interviews Meryl Evans, CPACC, a professional speaker and trainer on accessibility and inclusion with a focus on creating accessible communications for people with disabilities. Readers will come away with concrete suggestions for taking a more inclusive approach to their own day-to-day work and communications. […]
A conversation with Kathryn Campbell, head of Global Integrity Research at Instagram, about why silos tend to exist across research functions within an organization, and how researchers can unite them to create organizational change. By Zoë Billington […]
Zoë Billington converses with Deepa Purushothaman, a former Deloitte partner, and the co-founder of nFormation, which provides a space for professional women of color (WOC). Deepa talks about the challenges WOC face in the corporate world and how her life and career experiences led her to focus on breaking down barriers and addressing systemic issues. […]
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