Regan and Julie DeLoca, CEO and Founder of LOCA Marketing, dive into the power of presence and deep listening when anticipating the future’s possibilities, and the 5 elements that enable companies to cultivate an enduring, resilient brand that’s positioned to thrive in the long-term. They explore how to pinpoint and interpret cultural zeitgeists, and how seeking discomfort and taking risks are key to staying ahead as a leader today. Key Takeaways How meditation, Pilates and pickleball help your mind to be open and hyper-aware. The role gut instinct and risk-taking play when channeling what’s next. The 5 simple questions to make insights about the cultural zeitgeist actionable.  Why authenticity, consistency, community engagement and disruption are the core elements of an intuitive, future-ready brand. How Rihanna and Savage X Fenty harnessed the power of 3 paradigm shifts to usurp Victoria’s Secret.  Resources Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliesilverstonedeloca/ Learn about Julie’s company, LOCA Marketing: https://locamarketing.com/ About Our Guest  Julie is an innovative marketer, storyteller and brand builder with expertise in fashion, tech, beauty and luxury marketing and advertising. An agency president, fashion and software CMO, start-up advisor, mentor and social good advocate, Julie brings 20+ years of experience to new and traditional media with an emphasis on brand strategy and immersive, experiential marketing and programming. Prior to launching her own company, she ran the marketing departments of Rebecca Minkoff and Eli Tahari and held various account management, new business and strategic positions at ad agencies on both coasts. Julie is a passionate mentor for start-ups within the retail and fashion-tech space via The New York Fashion Tech Lab, Springboard Enterprises and Colgate University's entrepreneurship program, TIA. She is active in non-profits, She's The First and The One Love Foundation. Julie speaks about fashion-tech, women’s entrepreneurship and the future of retail.  About Future Fit™ with Regan Robinson  Future Fit™ unravels the secrets of how the world’s most innovative leaders stay future-ready in a fast-paced world. Hosted by futurist and strategist Regan Robinson, each episode explores how trailblazing executives turn uncertainty into their strategic advantage. Gain powerful insights and practical approaches as these visionary minds share the unconventional and imaginative ways they thrive today while leading their teams into tomorrow. If you love what you’re  getting out of our show please subscribe, rate and review. About Regan Robinson Regan Robinson is a holistic futurist and business strategist that empowers visionary companies to turn uncertainty into advantage and effortlessly innovate and strategize for their future. Over the course of 20+ years, she has helped some of the world’s most influential brands and companies strategize and grow. Regan has spearheaded revenue increases of 300%+, led as an executive at 3 start-ups and established business models, new capabilities, infrastructure and roadmaps for companies like VICE Media and Edelman Digital. Website: https://www.reganrobinson.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reganrobinson Future Fit™ Newsletter: linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7054904910919667713 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@regan_robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamreganrobinson All contents of this show are rights of Regan Robinson and are not to be used unless authorized by written consent.

Regan and Ryan Anderson, Vice President of Global Research and Insights at MillerKnoll, delve into their shared love of using historical research to anticipate the future, and the importance of moving beyond the hype to consider the potential implications of what’s happening today. They explore the ways that human behavior and the social sciences play a key role in Ryan’s work, and how seizing new opportunities begins with a clear hypothesis and a desire to know the role you want to play in shaping the future. Key Takeaways Why curiosity and seeing intersections are the starting point for future-oriented thinking. How imagination takes margin and intentionality to foster creative bursts. The questions to ask when looking to history for insights on the future’s possibilities. How to use Gartner’s Hype Cycle to assess what ideas and innovations could stand the test of time. The importance of creating psychologically safe spaces to question the status quo. Resources Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryaningr/ Learn about Ryan’s company, MillerKnoll: https://www.millerknoll.com/ Learn more about Gartner’s Hype Cycle: https://shorturl.at/iUYZ4 About Our Guest Ryan Anderson serves as Vice President of Global Research and Insights at MillerKnoll. His team leads MillerKnoll’s research, shares insights publicly across the world, and provides workplace strategy and application design services to MillerKnoll customers. With nearly thirty years of industry experience, Ryan’s work has centered on how the places we inhabit can be better designed to support healthy, inclusive, and productive communities. Ryan hosts MillerKnoll’s About Place podcast on the future of the workplace and regularly speaks at public events about MillerKnoll’s historical and current research. He is a member of the SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) Executive Network, an Executive Fellow at Woxsen University in Hyderabad India, and has been featured in a wide variety of publications such as The Wall Street Journal, NPR, the BBC, Fortune, Bloomberg, and beyond. About Future Fit™ with Regan Robinson Future Fit™ unravels the secrets of how the world’s most innovative leaders stay future-ready in a fast-paced world. Hosted by futurist and strategist Regan Robinson, each episode explores how trailblazing executives turn uncertainty into their strategic advantage. Gain powerful insights and practical approaches as these visionary minds share the unconventional and imaginative ways they thrive today while leading their teams into tomorrow. If you love what you’re getting out of our show please subscribe, rate and review. About Regan Robinson Regan Robinson is a holistic futurist and business strategist that empowers visionary companies to turn uncertainty into advantage and effortlessly innovate and strategize for their future. Over the course of 20+ years, she has helped some of the world’s most influential brands and companies strategize and grow. Regan has spearheaded revenue increases of 300%+, led as an executive at 3 start-ups and established business models, new capabilities, infrastructure and roadmaps for companies like VICE Media and Edelman Digital. Website: https://www.reganrobinson.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reganrobinson Future Fit™ Newsletter: linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7054904910919667713 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@regan_robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamreganrobinson All contents of this show are rights of Regan Robinson and are not to be used unless authorized by written consent.

Regan and Lori Mazan, President and Co-Founder of Sounding Board Inc., dive into the idea that future-readiness is an electricity that lets you know that change is coming, and why pattern interrupts, rhythmic movement and combining stillness with nature helps you separate the signal from the noise. They explore the concept of a Big Leap from Lori’s book (which is a clear, even blunt articulation of aspirations and the change that's needed in the future), and how a diverse company culture that allows for failure and learning is key to prompting constant futures thinking. Key Takeaways Why naming and substituting routines with something new fosters future-oriented thinking. How to apply Tai Chi’s maximum and minimum practice to get through resistance. The importance of talking to customers when building momentum for change. Why naming your Big Leap and working from the future-back is key to making significant progress. How spending time in the future can feel scary and risky, but it’s also what makes you feel alive. Resources Connect with Lori Mazan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimazan/ Learn about Lori’s company, Sounding Board Inc: https://www.soundingboardinc.com/ Check out Lori’s book, “Leadership Revolution: The Future of Developing Dynamic Leaders” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Leadership-Revolution-Developing-Successful-Workforce/dp/139417182X About Our Guest Lori Mazan is a distinguished 25-year executive coach who has provided tens of thousands of coaching sessions to executives and CEO’s hailing from venture-backed startups to Fortune 100’s like Chevron and Citibank. She is the President, Co-Founder and Chief Coaching Officer of Sounding Board, the first customizable leadership coaching management platform offering a tech-driven, human-centric approach and a network of world-class coaches in more than 60 countries and over 15 languages. Sounding Board has helped hyper growth companies like Chime and Zoom and legacy brands like Mozilla and Bloomberg advance their leaders’ performance at scale, and was named among the GSV EdTech 150 as one of 2021’s Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning. Sounding Board is also a GOLD GLOBEE® WINNER for Career and Workforce Readiness Solution—and most recently closed $30M in Series B funding in 2021. About Future Fit™ with Regan Robinson Future Fit™ unravels the secrets of how the world’s most innovative leaders stay future-ready in a fast-paced world. Hosted by futurist and strategist Regan Robinson, each episode explores how trailblazing executives turn uncertainty into their strategic advantage. Gain powerful insights and practical approaches as these visionary minds share the unconventional and imaginative ways they thrive today while leading their teams into tomorrow. If you love what you’re getting out of our show please subscribe, rate and review. About Regan Robinson Regan Robinson is a holistic futurist and business strategist that empowers visionary companies to turn uncertainty into advantage and effortlessly innovate and strategize for their future. Over the course of 20+ years, she has helped some of the world’s most influential brands and companies strategize and grow. Regan has spearheaded revenue increases of 300%+, led as an executive at 3 start-ups and established business models, new capabilities, infrastructure and roadmaps for companies like VICE Media and Edelman Digital. Website: https://www.reganrobinson.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reganrobinson Future Fit™ Newsletter: linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7054904910919667713 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@regan_robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamreganrobinson All contents of this show are rights of Regan Robinson and are not to be used unless authorized by written consent.

Regan and Roy Sexton, Director of Marketing at Clark Hill, delve into how his background in theater equips him with what’s needed to be future ready, and why his diverse passions provide a rich framework for seeing its possibilities. They explore the misconceptions about authenticity (which inherently promotes a long-term perspective), and how authentic leadership must be nurtured by creating a safe space for expression and learning from mistakes.  Key Takeaways The importance of taking care of yourself so you’re equipped to seize strategic opportunities.  How movies, biographies and volunteering can sharpen your imagination skills.  What Taylor Swift and leaning into your true self have to do with fostering growth and the future. What the corporate lexicon gets wrong about authenticity (hint: it's messy, uncomfortable and can’t be forced). Why foresight and strategic planning are non-linear, creative and collaborative processes. Resources Connect with Roy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/royesexton/ Learn about Roy’s company, Clark Hill: https://www.clarkhill.com/ About Our Guest  Roy Sexton leads Clark Hill’s marketing, branding and communications efforts in collaboration with the firm’s exceptional team of marketing and business development professionals. He has over 25 years of experience in marketing, communications, business development and strategic planning. Roy was named one of INvolve People’s 2023 Top 100 OUTstanding LGBTQ+ Executives internationally. He was listed in Crain’s Detroit “Notable LGBTQ in Business” in 2021 and “Notable Leaders in Marketing” in 2023, and he was a Michigan Lawyers Weekly “Unsung Legal Hero” (2018). In 2022, Clark Hill's marketing campaign, which Sexton played a key role in developing, received the Best Marketing Campaign award from the Managing Partners' Forum in London, celebrating professional services organizations. The campaign was noted for its focus on values, diversity and inclusion. The Clark Hill marketing and business development team was also awarded “Best Marketing Initiative” by Managing Partners’ Forum in 2020. Roy is a published author of two books: Reel Roy Reviews, Volumes 1 and 2 and he was named “Best Actor in a Musical” by BroadwayWorld Detroit in 2017 for his performance as Jasper in The Mystery of Edwin Drood at Ann Arbor Civic. Roy hosts the monthly Expert Webcast series All the World’s YOUR Stage: Authentic Culture Drives Authentic Growth. About Future Fit™ with Regan Robinson  Future Fit™ unravels the secrets of how the world’s most innovative leaders stay future-ready in a fast-paced world. Hosted by futurist and strategist Regan Robinson, each episode explores how trailblazing executives turn uncertainty into their strategic advantage. Gain powerful insights and practical approaches as these visionary minds share the unconventional and imaginative ways they thrive today while leading their teams into tomorrow. If you love what you’re getting out of our show please subscribe, rate and review. About Regan Robinson Regan Robinson is a holistic futurist and business strategist that empowers visionary companies to turn uncertainty into advantage and effortlessly innovate and strategize for their future. Over the course of 20+ years, she has helped some of the world’s most influential brands and companies strategize and grow. Regan has spearheaded revenue increases of 300%+, led as an executive at 3 start-ups and established business models, new capabilities, infrastructure and roadmaps for companies like VICE Media and Edelman Digital. Website: https://www.reganrobinson.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reganrobinson Future Fit™ Newsletter: linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7054904910919667713 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@regan_robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamreganrobinson All contents of this show are rights of Regan Robinson and are not to be used unless authorized by written consent.

Regan and Dr. Fahimeh Sasan, Founding Physician and Chief Innovation Officer at Kindbody, discuss the importance of taking a proactive and preventative approach to your company’s future, highlighting the strategic advantage of cross-functional collaboration. They explore the importance of learning from innovative industries outside your own to enhance your company’s operations, and how staying true with a strong core mission and vision is an essential part of success.  Key Takeaways How having an optimistic view during challenging times allows you to be forward-thinking. The operational challenges that come with rapid growth. Always ensuring your operations are fine tuned and never being afraid to reimagine it. Why it’s important to look outside your own industry for innovation inspiration. How thinking about the future is an essential part of a company’s success. Resources Connect with Dr. Fahimeh Sasan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-fahimeh-sasan-b18408169/ Learn about Dr. Fahimeh Sasan’s company, Kindbody: https://kindbody.com/  About Our Guest  Dr. Sasan is a board certified and practicing Ob/Gyn who completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. Dr. Sasan is also a member of the Business Group on Health’s Evidence Based Benefit Design Committee. As a practicing clinician for more than 17 years she is dedicated to helping employers deliver comprehensive care with a focus on risk reduction and providing an exceptional, personalized experience. Kindbody’s employer clients have direct access to Dr. Sasan from thought leadership and strategy to the smallest detail to ensure Kindbody exceeds their expectations. Dr. Sasan and her team provide fertility services, gynecology, low-risk and high-risk prenatal care, and wellness support, offering patients a single door for all of their fertility healthcare needs. Dr. Sasan is a recognized and widely-quoted expert on fertility healthcare and education in the media including NBC News, CBS News, and TODAY. About Future Fit™ with Regan Robinson  Future Fit™ unravels the secrets of how the world’s most innovative leaders stay future-ready in a fast-paced world. Hosted by futurist and strategist Regan Robinson, each episode explores how trailblazing executives turn uncertainty into their strategic advantage. Gain powerful insights and practical approaches as these visionary minds share the unconventional and imaginative ways they thrive today while leading their teams into tomorrow. If you love what you’re getting out of our show please subscribe, rate and review. About Regan Robinson Regan Robinson is a holistic futurist and business strategist that empowers visionary companies to turn uncertainty into advantage and effortlessly innovate and strategize for their future. Over the course of 20+ years, she has helped some of the world’s most influential brands and companies strategize and grow. Regan has spearheaded revenue increases of 300%+, led as an executive at 3 start-ups and established business models, new capabilities, infrastructure and roadmaps for companies like VICE Media and Edelman Digital. Website: https://www.reganrobinson.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reganrobinson Future Fit™ Newsletter: linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7054904910919667713 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@regan_robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamreganrobinson All contents of this show are rights of Regan Robinson and are not to be used unless authorized by written consent.

Regan and Grant Ecker,  Founder and Chairman of the Chief Architect Forum, and former VP and Chief Enterprise Architect at Danaher Corporation, delve deep into the concept of future readiness, emphasizing the importance of embracing change, open-mindedness and challenging past beliefs to foster innovation and lifelong learning. The episode highlights key approaches for leaders and companies to prepare for the ever-evolving future landscape. Key Takeaways Discover how to cultivate a mindset that not only welcomes change but thrives on it.  Learn the secrets of staying ahead in your industry by leveraging trends and collaborative wisdom.  Uncover the hidden impact of cognitive biases on your decision-making and future planning.  Shift your perception of the future from a distant goal to an ongoing journey of exploration and adaptation.  The importance of collaboration, cognitive awareness, and openness to new possibilities. Resources Connect with Grant Ecker on LinkedIn: www.LinkedIn.com/in/GrantEcker Learn about Grant’s company, Chief Architect Forum: https://chiefarchitectforum.org/ About Our Guest  Grant Ecker is the Founder and Chairman of the Chief Architect Forum, and most recently the Vice President Chief Enterprise Architect at Danaher where he partnered closely with the architects across the company to lead strategy development, establish technology standards and to identify opportunities for modernization and transformation.  Prior to Danaher, Grant was the VP, Global Head of Architecture at Walgreens Boots Alliance, and he held a similar role at Medtronic. Earlier in Grant’s career he held architecture and management roles with expanding responsibility at Lowe’s and General Mills.  Grant is a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, he received an MBA from University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management, and his BS in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis.  Grant is a board member of the Women in Architecture initiative and he holds various board advisory roles out of Chicago, Illinois.  About Future Fit™ with Regan Robinson  Future Fit™ unravels the secrets of how the world’s most innovative leaders stay future-ready in a fast-paced world. Hosted by futurist and strategist Regan Robinson, each episode explores how trailblazing executives turn uncertainty into their strategic advantage. Gain powerful insights and practical approaches as these visionary minds share the unconventional and imaginative ways they thrive today while leading their teams into tomorrow. If you love what you’re  getting out of our show please subscribe, rate and review. About Regan Robinson Regan Robinson is a holistic futurist and business strategist that empowers visionary companies to turn uncertainty into advantage and effortlessly innovate and strategize for their future. Over the course of 20+ years, she has helped some of the world’s most influential brands and companies strategize and grow. Regan has spearheaded revenue increases of 300%+, led as an executive at 3 start-ups and established business models, new capabilities, infrastructure and roadmaps for companies like VICE Media and Edelman Digital. Website: https://www.reganrobinson.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reganrobinson Future Fit™ Newsletter: linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7054904910919667713 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@regan_robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamreganrobinson All contents of this show are rights of Regan Robinson and are not to be used unless authorized by written consent.

Regan and Candice Cook Simmons, Chief Strategy Officer for Candarah Media, delve into the intricacies of cultural insights, data-informed decision-making and the necessity of embracing disruption for growth. They explore how intergenerational perspectives can shape trends, the importance of an expansive and abundant mindset, and the connection between authenticity and seizing future opportunities. Key Takeaways The importance of getting outside your echo chamber and seeking multi-generational perspectives when preparing for the future. Why being data-informed is different (and better) than being data-driven.  The transformative power of reining in your ego and looking to nature to stay grounded. Why disruption is challenging the status quo with speed and doing it with impact.  Building a culture that values abundance, and the struggles companies face when identifying what’s authentic for them. Resources Connect with Candice Cook Simmons on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candice-s-cook-7454177/ Learn about Candice’s company: https://www.candicecook.com/  About Our Guest  Candice Cook Simmons, Esq. is a C-Suite entertainment executive, business strategist, and attorney. She is the lawyer and strategist responsible for the trademark and scaling of the Cronut pastry for Dominique Ansel which went on to change the way the legal and business community thought of the power of small businesses and IP. She went on with the team to scale the IP to an international business of media, locations, books, fashion/accessories, and a state of the art venue at Caesars in Vegas. With a professional background that includes entertainment, global market verticals ranging from consumer packaged goods, technology, and fintech industries, Candice has solidified her well-rounded reputation as a top leader at the intersection of content creation and entertainment, business, legal, and strategy. Candice has been featured in numerous publications and “Best of” lists by media outlets – including the New York Times – in recognition of her significant contributions to legal strategy and global business expansion and was most recently selected to the 2023 Top 50 Lawyers in America list as well as the National Black Lawyer Top 100—New York list. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Greyston Bakery and TheHistoryMakers in Chicago and on the Board of Trustees for Playwrights Horizon (the theater behind Broadway sensation, Strange Loop). About Future Fit™ with Regan Robinson  Future Fit™ unravels the secrets of how the world’s most innovative leaders stay future-ready in a fast-paced world. Hosted by futurist and strategist Regan Robinson, each episode explores how trailblazing executives turn uncertainty into their strategic advantage. Gain powerful insights and practical approaches as these visionary minds share the unconventional and imaginative ways they thrive today while leading their teams into tomorrow. If you love what you’re getting out of our show please subscribe, rate and review. About Regan Robinson Regan Robinson is a holistic futurist and business strategist that empowers visionary companies to turn uncertainty into advantage and effortlessly innovate and strategize for their future. Over the course of 20+ years, she has helped some of the world’s most influential brands and companies strategize and grow. Regan has spearheaded revenue increases of 300%+, led as an executive at 3 start-ups and established business models, new capabilities, infrastructure and roadmaps for companies like VICE Media and Edelman Digital. Website: https://www.reganrobinson.com/ LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reganrobinson Future Fit™ Newsletter: linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=7054904910919667713 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@regan_robinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamreganrobinson All contents of this show are rights of Regan Robinson and are not to be used unless authorized by written consent.

Future Fit™ unravels the secrets of how the world’s most innovative leaders stay future-ready in a fast-paced world. Hosted by futurist and strategist Regan Robinson, each episode explores how trailblazing executives turn uncertainty into their strategic advantage. Gain powerful insights and practical approaches as these visionary minds share the unconventional and imaginative ways they thrive today while leading their teams into tomorrow.