Welcome to Human Innovation | The Jens Heitland Show (TJHS). In this podcast, CEO branding and thought leadership expert Jens Heitland goes beyond the boardroom to uncover the human stories of leadership. Through in-depth conversations with CEOs, he explores how they lead, think, and innovate, revealing the people behind the companies and the ideas that drive them forward. © 2020–2025 The Jens Heitland Show – Heitland Media Group
This is a pre-release audio version of my upcoming book for enthusiasts and people who dare to listen to a version that is still in progress
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00:00 Chapter 1: The Time Reluctant Digital CEO
12:01 Chapter 2: The Visibility Crisis
27:59 Chapter 3: Uncovering the CEO's Superpower
46:09 Chapter 4: Finding Purpose Beyond Profit
01:05:47 Chapter 5: The Power of Story
01:27:07 Chapter 6: Building the Digital Legacy Hub
01:53:06 Chapter 7...
What happens when you bring embodiment, creativity, and intentional design into the way we work and lead? In this episode, I sit down with Dorchess De Koning, founder of Awe Academy, to explore how experience design can radically transform teams, organizations, and human connection.
Dorchess shares her unique journey—from designing immersive childhood birthday parties to leading team workations and building learning experiences that...
Join us as we dive into the thrilling world of professional stunt work with Chuck Borden, a seasoned stuntman and coordinator with over 400 film and television credits.
In this episode, Chuck shares his journey from growing up in Los Angeles to becoming a leading figure in the stunt industry.
We discuss the challenges and risks involved in performing high-octane stunts, the importance of safety and trust among stunt professionals, ...
What if success wasn’t just about intelligence or hard work, but a precise formula? In this episode of The Jens Heitland Show - Human Innovation, Faris Aranki, London, shares his unique equation for success: IQ x EQ x FQ.
Breaking Down the Formula for Success
Faris introduces three essential elements for achieving meaningful success:
Amplify Your Whisper – A Conversation with Jim Perona on Resilience, Music, and Innovation
In this episode of The Jens Heitland Show - Human Innovation, we explore an extraordinary journey of reinvention and adaptation with professional guitarist and keynote concert speaker Jim Perona.
Jim's career as a classical guitarist was soaring when an unexpected diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) threatened to change everything. Inste...
Building Your Personal Brand with System
Your personal brand already exists—but are you the one shaping it? In this episode of The Jens Heitland Show – Human Innovation, we explore the structured approach to personal branding that helps professionals, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders stand out in a crowded digital world.
Why Personal Branding Matters
Whether you're advancing your career, growing a business, or looki...
On this episode of The Jens Heitland Show - Human Innovation, I explore the transformative potential of immersive experiences with Frances Vieras Blanc, a seasoned designer of unforgettable moments. With a background spanning filmmaking, cabaret, video games, and theater, Frances shares her unique journey from the U.S. to France, culminating in the founding of her own company, Eat the Cake Studio.
Frances dives deep into the conce...
In the heart of London, amidst the rhythm of passing trains, The Jens Heitland Show unveils an episode that encapsulates the essence of high performance within teams and organizations. Episode 235, titled "RAPID Performance Lessons from F1 Racing with Paul Teasdale," is not just a dialogue; it's an exploration into the dynamics of transforming the theoretical into the tangible, the spoken into the actioned.
Paul Teasd...
In episode 234 of the Jens Heitland Show, titled "Empowering Runners in Africa - The Braveheart Story," we're introduced to an inspiring narrative featuring Alistair Davidson, the founder of Braveheart Coaching. This episode is not merely a chronicle of Alistair's personal journey into running but unfolds as a significant mission aimed at empowering and transforming lives in the African running community. Alistair...
Walk the Talk Brian Kilkelly, a sustainability expert, discusses the need for more public awareness and preparations for mounting climate risks.
There's a growing urgency for individuals and societies to become more sustainable and ask governments and businesses to take climate change seriously.
Brian talks about the role of AI in analyzing potential climate scenarios and providing rich data about the Earth. He also introduce...
This episode, featuring the incredibly talented Natalia Talkowska, delves into the innovative realms of visual storytelling and strategic impact in businesses. Natalia, the founder of Nautauka Design, shares her journey of transforming a unique skillset into a thriving business venture.
From Idea to Innovation
Natalia's story is a testament to innovation and creativity. Her biggest innovative leap was starting a business that n...
Let me introduce U.S. Army veteran and serial entrepreneur Jason Skeesick. Jason shares his journey on establishing Spear and Clover, his current venture created to transform businesses through strong leadership and innovative strategies. The discussion covers various facets of entrepreneurship, from the necessity of maintaining a military-like discipline and problem-solving approach, to the importance of a long-term focus while un...
In this podcast episode, public speaking and leadership coach Lauri Smith shares her insights on how authenticity and charisma can propel individuals up the corporate ladder. Throughout the discussion, she underlines the importance of staying true to oneself, tapping into personal charisma, embracing silence, and using breath to manifest one's core message.
Lauri’s unique conversation-based approach emphasizes the value of tre...
In this episode Jens Heitland hosts expert speaker, writer, researcher, and relationship coach, Liam Naden. They discuss how people can create true success in life by using their brains correctly. Liam shares his journey from aspiring child with a religion-oriented perspective on life to a multi-millionaire plagued with problems, to becoming enlightened about how the brain functions. He introduces his model around the four parts of...
In this fun Episode I reconnect with esteemed guests Josh, Werner, and Dennis for a stimulating reunion of the "Innovation Breakfast Club". This candid conversation traverses personal and professional journeys, while also addressing pressing issues that shape society today.
Topics include the art of asking meaningful questions, the nuances of building trust, and the importance of a human-centric approach in business, cou...
In this riveting episode of the Human Innovation Podcast, host Jens Heitland sits down with Jeff Dolan, the mastermind behind Wave, a revolutionary platform reshaping audio content marketing on social media. As a multi-faceted creative - a podcaster, musician, and award-winning filmmaker - Jeff shares a wealth of insights on the confluence of AI, podcasting, and filmmaking. Entrepreneurs and leaders, take note: Jeff delves deep int...
In this episode I am joined by two incredible visionaries from the world of design and visual storytelling.
First up, we have Natalia Talkowska, the award-winning founder of Natalka Design. As a six-time TEDx Speaker and global strategic communications specialist, Natalia is reimagining the ways businesses captivate and compel. With the groundbreaking Doodleledo movement under her belt, she has revolutionized team building and empo...
What can Startups learn from MCDonalds and Amazon? Marco Torres is the Founder of MarketingBoost.com, he has helped thousands of business owners worldwide boost sales and scale their businesses through the use of incentive-based marketing. He teaches entrepreneurs how to soar sales & marketing through the use of “Value-Add-Incentives” instead of discounts. His Facebook Group is home to more than 27,000 active business owners wh...
Linda Perry is a specialist in success strategies who masterfully blends mindset methodologies with strategic execution to help small business entrepreneurs unlock new levels of achievement.
With a unique background that spans law and copywriting, Linda now utilizes her persuasive talents to guide business owners in expanding their ventures and realizing their desired impact.
This episode offers a glimpse into Linda's...
Fatemah Mirza is a Certified Resume Master who has been helping job seekers with their resumes for the past 13 years. She owns a company named CareerTuners. CareerTuners is a small team of skilled professionals from various industries who specialize in providing professional resumes, cover letters, LinkedIn profiles, and much more career-related services to help ambitious people land their dream jobs and achieve career goals.
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If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
My Favorite Murder is a true crime comedy podcast hosted by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. Each week, Karen and Georgia share compelling true crimes and hometown stories from friends and listeners. Since MFM launched in January of 2016, Karen and Georgia have shared their lifelong interest in true crime and have covered stories of infamous serial killers like the Night Stalker, mysterious cold cases, captivating cults, incredible survivor stories and important events from history like the Tulsa race massacre of 1921. My Favorite Murder is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
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Football’s funniest family duo — Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles and Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs — team up to provide next-level access to life in the league as it unfolds. The two brothers and Super Bowl champions drop weekly insights about the weekly slate of games and share their INSIDE perspectives on trending NFL news and sports headlines. They also endlessly rag on each other as brothers do, chat the latest in pop culture and welcome some very popular and well-known friends to chat with them. Check out new episodes every Wednesday. Follow New Heights on the Wondery App, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free, and get exclusive content on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And join our new membership for a unique fan experience by going to the New Heights YouTube channel now!