Summary

In this conversation, TJand James discuss the transformative potential of AI in education and corporate settings with CEO of Breakout Learning, Ramit Varma. They explore how AI can enhance communication, facilitate better learning experiences, and foster engagement through structured conversations. The discussion emphasizes the importance of group dynamics, optimal group sizes, and the need for inspiration in education and leadership. They also touch on the applications of these concepts in enterprise and public sector environments, highlighting the significance of feedback and community building in achieving organizational goals.

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Bryce Stirton from Funding Navigator explains how their platform helps local governments and public safety agencies find and secure grants by streamlining the application process, managing data across multiple applications, and providing expert guidance throughout the funding lifecycle. The platform addresses critical funding challenges faced by communities experiencing budget deficits by connecting them with over 6,000 grant opportunities and alternative funding sources that many organizations, especially smaller and rural ones, might otherwise miss due to short application windows and complex requirements. Funding Navigator aims to modernize the fragmented grant industry while maintaining the human element that grantors value, ultimately helping underserved communities access crucial funding while reducing the administrative burden on already stretched public agencies.

In this episode of the Fractional Source Podcast, James and TJ sit down with Eileen O’Brien Shaw, a seasoned HR executive and founder of 1EX Advisors, to explore how organizations, public and private alike, can navigate workforce disruption, succession planning, and the rapidly evolving nature of work in 2025 and beyond.

With over 30 years of experience in healthcare, finance, technology, and startups, Eileen brings a front-row perspective on today’s most pressing workforce challenges: baby boomer retirements, shrinking talent pipelines, rising expectations from younger generations, and the urgent need for succession planning amid economic uncertainty and organizational change