Welcome to Impact with John Shegerian — a weekly podcast featuring conversations with some of the greatest business minds and thought leaders on the planet.

Join us every week for new episodes and explore the collection of past conversations below.

December 17, 2024

Delivering Social Impact with Nikki Clifton of UPS

Nikki Clifton leads UPS’s global philanthropy, social impact, and international community affairs, leveraging the company’s partnerships and logistical acumen to respond to the world’s most pressing social, humanitarian, and environmental needs. Bringing nearly three decades of litigation, legislative affairs, and philanthropic expertise to her role, Nikki oversees The UPS Foundation’s work delivering health and humanitarian […]

December 12, 2024

Preparing for Change and Innovation with Andy Tay of Accenture

Andy Tay serves as Accenture’s Lead of Accenture Cloud First. Accenture Cloud First is a multi-service group that provides the full stack of cloud solutions spanning strategy, industry-specific cloud journeys, migration and modernization, and secure cloud management, as well as change and talent management to support continuous innovation. Andy is also a member of the Global […]

December 10, 2024

Empowering a Sustainable Travel Industry with Kate Heiny of Booking Holdings

As Booking Holdings’ Vice President of Sustainability, Kate Heiny leads sustainability across Booking Holdings’ operations, products and communities. She is responsible for leading the company’s strategy to help build a more sustainable travel industry as a global leader in the industry, in addition to deepening strategic alignment and impact across the company’s brands. Her team’s […]

December 5, 2024

Improving the World, One School Bus at a Time, with Duncan McIntyre of Highland Electric Fleets

Duncan McIntyre is the CEO and a member of the Board of Directors at Highland Electric Fleets, as well as a serial climate tech entrepreneur. Highland’s mission is to make electric vehicles affordable and accessible for all communities and has become a leader in electrifying student transportation. Prior to founding Highland in 2018, Duncan founded […]

December 3, 2024

Blending Science, Hope and Healing with Dr. Katharine Hayhoe of The Nature Conservancy

Katharine Hayhoe is an atmospheric scientist whose research focuses on understanding the impacts of climate change on people and the planet. She is the Chief Scientist for The Nature Conservancy and a Horn Distinguished Professor and Endowed Professor of Public Policy and Public Law at Texas Tech University. She has served as a lead author for […]

November 26, 2024

Soaring to New Heights in Sustainability with Ryan Spies of Alaska Airlines

As the managing director of sustainability for Alaska Airlines, Ryan Spies is accountable for the development and implementation of the long-term strategy, operational and financial performance of environmental sustainability and the Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) program at the company. In this role, Ryan holds the deep and direct responsibility for the continued evolution of Alaska’s […]

November 21, 2024

Life Lessons To Die For with Former Russian Spy Aliia Roza – PART TWO

Aliia Roza’s early life was marked by her training as an intelligence officer in Russia, where she was involved in complex operations. After many successful and dangerous missions targeting drug and human traffickers, and multiple traumatic experiences, she made a life-altering decision to leave that career behind, moved to Europe and reinvented herself, entering the […]

November 20, 2024

Life Lessons To Die For with Former Russian Spy Aliia Roza – PART ONE

Aliia Roza’s early life was marked by her training as an intelligence officer in Russia, where she was involved in complex operations. After many successful and dangerous missions targeting drug and human traffickers, and multiple traumatic experiences, she made a life-altering decision to leave that career behind, moved to Europe and reinvented herself, entering the […]

November 12, 2024

Committing to ‘Good Done Right’ with Liliana Esposito of Wendy’s

Liliana Esposito joined the Wendy’s Company in June 2014 and has served as Chief Corporate Affairs & Sustainability Officer since February 2021 to reflect her range of responsibilities across Communications, Quality Assurance, Customer Care, Public Affairs and Corporate Responsibility. She previously served as Chief Communications Officer from June 2014 to February 2021. Liliana sets the […]

November 6, 2024

Innovating Toward Net Zero with Stuart Poore of Cognizant

Dr. Stuart Poore is Chief Environment Officer at Cognizant, a global Fortune 200 IT professional services business, where he is responsible for leading the Company’s sustainability strategy and delivery, including through a Net Zero emissions reduction goal. He has over 20 years of experience in corporate sustainability through leadership roles spanning the corporate and NGO […]

October 29, 2024

Empowering Human Potential with Maggie Baumer of Hanger

Maggie Baumer serves as Leader of Enterprise Patient Advocacy for Hanger, where she advocates for improved access to care and coverage for people needing custom orthotic and prosthetic services. She is also an attorney licensed to practice in both New York and Massachusetts. She previously held the role of Area Clinic Business Manager for Hanger […]

October 22, 2024

Pioneering Sustainability Innovations with Dr. Mark Steen of Corning Incorporated

Dr. Mark Steen is the Vice President of Sustainability and Climate Initiatives at Corning Incorporated, where he coordinates sustainability efforts and drives growth related to global climate action. He previously served as the consulting principal for Corning’s Corporate Strategy group, leading diverse projects in digital transformation, advanced analytics, and mergers and acquisitions. Before joining Corning, […]