5 Minutes with Andy
Each month, 5 Minutes with Andy delivers quick, impactful lessons on leadership, communication, and business strategy. Hosted by Virtual, Inc. CEO Andy Freed, who brings over 25 years of experience in business operations and leadership, the podcast offers engaging insights on a wide range of topics—from the rise of AI and hybrid workspace communication to corporate citizenship and social impact. With every episode, you'll gain memorable insights and actionable strategies for tackling leadership and management challenges—all while having fun. Join Andy to laugh, learn, and get inspired!
Episodes
“Look at every change as an opportunity.” –Andy Freed, Virtual, Inc. CEO
In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, Virtual, Inc. CEO Andy Freed shares his playbook for navigating change as a leader— with curiosity and confidence.
🎧 Andy covers:• Why curiosity is one of your best tools as a leader.• How bringing in tech “native speakers” can help your organization adapt smarter.• The importance of honoring what already works.
In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, Virtual, Inc. CEO Andy Freed highlights five tech trends every leader should have on their radar—from quantum computing to cybersecurity and blockchain.
🎧 Andy explores:• Why quantum computing is coming faster than you might expect.• How emerging tech is creating new cybersecurity challenges. • Practical tips to help your organization embrace new technology and adapt to change.
In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, Virtual, Inc. CEO Andy Freed makes the case that “you’re not going to lose your job to AI, you’re going to lose your job to someone who knows how to use AI.” With “AI everywhere”, the real challenge for leaders isn’t whether to adopt AI, but how to integrate it effectively within their organizations.
🎧 Andy explores:
- The rapid evolution of AI and its growing impact on organizations.
- Why l...
In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, Andy Freedsits down with Bill Sellers, Executive Director of the National History Academy, to explore how leaders can apply lessons from history to navigate today’s challenges and inspire their organizations.
🎧 Andy and Bill discuss:• How history serves as a valuable tool for leadership.• The importance of historical context when applying lessons to modern challenges.• Why biographies of hist...
When you step in front of an audience—whether it’s your company, your team, or a conference—every moment matters. In this episode, Virtual, Inc. CEO Andy Freed shares lessons from Virtual’s recent company all-hands meeting and breaks down the Think, Feel, Do framework for impactful communication.
🎧Listen in and discover:
- Why every presentation is a performance—and how to own the moment.
- How storytelling connects your employees wi...
What sets great leaders and organizations apart? It’s not just results—it’s how they achieve them. In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, CEO Andy Freed shares insights from Virtual’s journey to show how leading with values drives success and inspires greatness.
Andy discusses:
- Why corporate values are more than words on paper.
- How values guide a company’s decisions and long-term success.
- The role of generosity, innovation...
In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, Virtual, Inc. CEO Andy Freed reflects on the power of gratitude in leadership and how making people feel seen and appreciated is essential to helping teams thrive.
Andy discusses:
- How simple - and profound - it is to say “thank you.”
- The importance of positive communication for fostering employee engagement and growth.
- Why showing appreciation should be a daily practice for every l...
In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, Virtual, Inc. CEO Andy Freed provides practical insights for leaders on navigating communication in today’s hybrid workplace and building trust across in-office and remote teams.
Andy discusses:
- Why regular face-to-face interactions still matter.
- How leaders can adapt communication styles to overcome technology’s limitations.
- The importance of empathy and “over-communicating” in a h...
In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, Andy Freed, CEO of Virtual, Inc., shares leadership and communication insights inspired by none other than "The Boss" himself—Bruce Springsteen. Drawing from his experiences as a dedicated Springsteen fan, Andy highlights valuable lessons that leaders can learn from the legendary performer’s ability to connect with his audience.
"The mark of effective communication isn’t just that you’ve presented information to your audience. As a leader, you know you’ve succeeded when people remember and tell your story to others."
-Andy Freed, CEO, Virtual, Inc.
In this episode of 5 Minutes with Andy, Andy Freed, CEO of Virtual, Inc., delves into one of his favorite topics—the power of storytelling in leadership and business communication.
Andy discusses:
- The k...
"Not every company makes it to 25 years. It's an extraordinary achievement against a ton of odds."
-JayVogt, Founder, Peoplesworth
In this milestone episode of "5 Minutes with Andy," host Andy Freed, CEO of Virtual Inc., is joined by Jay Vogt, organizational development expert and founder of Peoplesworth. As Virtual Inc. celebrates its 25th anniversary, Andy and Jay reflect on the journey, sharing insights into the challenges fac...
"No, you're not going to lose your job to AI. You're going to lose your job to somebody who knows how to use AI."
-Andy Freed, CEO, Virtual, Inc
In this episode of "5 Minutes with Andy," join host Andy Freed, CEO of Virtual Inc., as he delves into the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence (AI) and its game-changing impact on the workplace.
Andy discusses:
- Why embracing AI is essential for staying competitive in ...
After a brief hiatus, "5 Minutes with Andy," is back! Host Andy Freed, CEO of Virtual, Inc. reintroduces the podcast and invites you on a journey with him to become better leaders and communicators, in just five minutes at a time.
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