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The Playbook: Conversations With Craig Budner
by Budner Performance Group LLC
The Playbook: Conversations With Craig Budner offers listeners a front-row seat to candid, thought-provoking discussions with dynamic leaders across industries. In 60 minutes or less, each episode explores the philosophies, pivotal decisions, and tactical approaches that have shaped their success. From navigating complex business challenges to building authentic relationships, these conversations uncover the real-world strategies that drive leadership, impact, and growth. It's not just about what they've accomplished—it's about how they think, what they've learned, and the playbook they've built along the way.
Episodes
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The Playbook: Conversations With Craig Budner Featuring Deborah B. Farone, Consultant and Legal Industry Strategist and Author
Deborah B. Farone is the founder of Farone Advisors, where she helps professional services organizations strengthen their business development and marketing strategies. She is also an accomplished author, most recently publishing Breaking Ground: How Successful Women Lawyers Build Thriving...
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The Playbook: Conversations With Craig Budner Featuring Alok Sama, Best-Selling Author and Former Senior Finance Executive
Alok Sama is an accomplished investor, advisor, and best-selling author with more than 40 years of global experience in the financial industry. Known for his work as the president and chief financial officer at SoftBank Group International, Alok has shaped some of the most significant corporate...
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The Playbook: Conversations With Craig Budner Featuring Sheila Murphy, Certified Executive Coach, Business Development Strategist, and Author
Sheila Murphy is a certified executive and legal coach who helps professionals accelerate career growth, strengthen leadership skills, and drive business development. She is also the author of Rainmaker Power Moves: The Attorney's Playbook to Building a Book of Business. In this episode of The...
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Client Conversations With Craig Budner: Interview With Patrick Krill, Lawyer, Addiction Counselor, and Researcher
Patrick Krill is a lawyer, addiction counselor, and founder of Krill Strategies—a consulting firm dedicated to improving mental health and well-being in the legal profession. Patrick is widely recognized as a leading authority on behavioral health in law, having led groundbreaking research and...
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Client Conversations With Craig Budner: Interview With Neil Smith, Former General Manager of the New York Rangers and NHL On-Air Analyst
Neil Smith is the former general manager of the New York Rangers, where he led the team to a Stanley Cup win in 1994, the only Cup for the Rangers in 84 years. Throughout his professional career, Neil has been credited with identifying some of the great talents of the National Hockey League (NHL)...
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Client Conversations With Craig Budner: Interview With Alvin Hall, Television and Radio Broadcaster, Bestselling Author, Podcaster, and Financial Educator
Alvin Hall is a television and radio broadcaster, bestselling author, podcaster, and financial educator. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Alvin discusses his early life in segregation, the eventual integration of his county, and his transformative time in a summer…
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Client Conversations With Craig Budner: Interview With Alison Fragale, Research Psychologist, Professor, and Author
Alison Fragale is a research psychologist, award-winning professor at UNC Chapel Hill, international keynote speaker, and author who empowers ambitious women by providing them with science-based strategies to advocate for their own interests. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig...
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Client Conversations With Craig Budner: Interview With Bill Neal, Writer, Producer, and Director
Bill Neal is an author and writer, producer, and director of several documentary films and television series. In addition, Bill is a former college and professional hockey coach and color analyst on ESPN Hockey. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Bill discusses his...
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Client Conversations With Craig Budner: Interview With Harold Kaufman, Senior Media Relations and Communications Professional
Harold Kaufman is the senior director of media relations and communications for sports and entertainment at Tony Fay PR, serving some of the biggest brands in sports and entertainment as well as supporting the growth of philanthropic entities. In addition, Harold serves as the director of...
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Client Conversations With Craig Budner: Interview With Jae Broderick, Writer and Motivational Speaker
Jae Broderick is a writer and motivational speaker who uses her platforms to inspire and empower audiences through storytelling and music. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Jae and Craig discuss her background and upbringing in Jamaica as well as her journey to beginning...
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Client Conversations With Craig Budner: Interview With Talmage Boston, Commercial Litigator, Bar Leader, Historian, and Keynote Speaker
Talmage Boston is an award-winning commercial litigator, bar leader, historian, and keynote speaker. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Talmage delves into his career as a historian and author inspired by his love for baseball and how he balances this path with his highly...
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Client Conversations With Craig Budner: Interview With Casey Kaplan, Head of Global Compliance at Nike
Casey Kaplan, a K&L Gates alum, is the head of compliance at Nike where he currently serves as the senior legal director of global ethics and compliance. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Casey and Craig discuss his career and the Nike philosophy, giving back to the...
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Client Conversations With Craig Budner: Interview With Bernard Hiller, Hollywood Acting Coach, Business Trainer, and Life Coach
Bernard Hiller is a Hollywood acting coach, author, business trainer, and life coach. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Bernie and Craig discuss Bernie's early life and its influence on his career, the importance of vulnerability, and the art of performing.
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Client Conversations: Interview With Mark Koulogeorge, Managing General Partner of MK Capital
Mark Koulogeorge is the managing general partner of MK Capital, an early and growth-state venture capital firm that primarily invests in disruptive business-to-business software and technology companies in their A and B stage. In this episode of Client Conversations With Craig Budner, Craig and...
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Client Conversations: Tina Parker, American Actor and Director, Co-Artistic Director and Company Manager at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas
Tina Parker is an American actor and director, and currently serves as the co-artistic director and company manager at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas. In this episode of Client Conversations, Craig and Tina discuss her career, including her time on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, as well...
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Client Conversations: Interview With Lacey Bundy, SVP, Chief Legal Officer, and Corporate Secretary at PetSmart
Lacey Bundy is the SVP, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary at PetSmart. In this episode of Client Conversations, Craig and Lacey discuss the importance of vulnerability and creating last connections in the workplace and beyond. Listen to Lacey's advice to young female lawyers, tips on…
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Client Conversations: Interview with Erin Millender-Rubin, VP of legal at Hyperscience, an intelligent document processing platform
Erin Millender-Rubin is the vice president of legal at Hyperscience, an intelligent document processing platform. Erin is a self-described generalist, where she advises growth-stage companies on day-to-day legal and business issues. In this episode of Client Conversations, Craig and Erin discuss...
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Client Conversations: An interview with Dr. Julie Bell, founder and president of The Mind of a Champion
Dr. Julie Bell is the founder and president of The Mind of a Champion, where she has worked with a variety of teams, individuals, and organizations to improve their mindset. In this episode of Client Conversations, Craig and Julie discuss performance psychology and how Julie works with athletes,...
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Client Conversations with Rudy Rodriguez, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer, and Corporate Secretary for CEC Entertainment
Rudy Rodriguez is the Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer, and Corporate Secretary for CEC Entertainment. In this Client Conversations episode, long-time friends Craig Budner and Rudy discuss the influences that led Rudy to a law career in the retail industry. Listen...
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Client Conversations: Interview with Libby Duane Adams. co-founder of Alteryx
Olivia Duane Adams (Libby) is the chief advocacy officer (CAO) and co-founder of Alteryx and one of only a handful of female founders to take a technology company public. Listen to how Libby's how her client-centric approach propelled her and fellow co-founders to be leaders in the data analytics...
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Client Conversations: Interview with Josh Glessing, Vice President of Strategy at Haslam Sports Group (HSG)
In this Client Conversations episode, Craig Budner interviews Josh Glessing, Vice President of Strategy at Haslam Sports Group (HSG).
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Client Conversations: Interview with Anthony Giglio, New York-based sommelier, journalist, and author
In this Client Conversations episode, Craig Budner interviews Anthony Giglio, a New York-based sommelier, journalist, and author.
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Client Conversations: Interview with Jamal Stockton, SVP, Head of Customer Inclusion at Fidelity Investments
In this Client Conversations episode, Craig Budner interviews Jamal Stockton, SVP, Head of Customer Inclusion at Fidelity Investments.
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Client Conversations: Interview with Mo Bunnell, CEO, and founder of the Bunnell Idea Group
In this Client Conversations episode, Craig Budner interviews Mo Bunnell, CEO, and founder of the Bunnell Idea Group. They discuss how incremental progress with constant refinement should be applied to your business development process. Mo provides concrete scientific ways to implement into your...
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Client Conversations: Interview with Ron Jordan, Chairman and Founder of Carter-White & Shaw LLC/Diverse Attorneys of Color and Lobbyist Recruiters
Ron Jordan is the founding Principal of Carter-White & Shaw, with over 30 years of experience in attorney placement and law firm mergers and acquisitions. During his career, he has successfully placed many law firm partners and facilitated mergers with major law firms. Ron holds a Bachelor's…
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Client Conversations: Interview with Mike Haven, Head of Legal Operations at Intel and President of CLOC
In this episode, Craig Budner interviews Mike Haven, current President of Corporate Legal Operations Consortium (CLOC). CLOC is a leading organization focused on the business of law. Mike is also the Head of Legal Operations and Associate General Counsel for Intel and prior he was in-house at...
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Client Conversations: Interview with Cami Richardson, Former CFO of American Skiing Company and LGBTQ Community Advocate
In this episode, former Chief Financial Officer of American Skiing Company and LGBTQ community advocate, Cami Richardson, recounts her business career and shares her personal journey on coming out as a transgender woman at 62 years old. Originally from New York, Cami Richardson was a firefighter...
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Client Conversations: Interview with Rich Stoddart, Former CEO of InnerWorkings, Inc. and Leo Burnett
Rich Stoddart's marketing career spans more than three decades. He was most recently the chief executive officer of InnerWorkings, Inc. and has also served as the chief executive officer for Leo Burnett, one of the world's largest and most awarded global advertising agencies. He began his career…
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Client Conversations: Interview with Michael Hoffman, President of MBL Title
For nearly three decades, Michael Hoffman has been a GC, President and CEO for several prominent corporations in Dallas spanning several industries including telecommunications and large-scale property management. However, in 2020, he may have encountered his biggest challenge. Michael was among...
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Client Conversations: Interview with Audrey Andrews, Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Tenet Healthcare
In this episode, we interview Audrey Andrews, the executive vice president and general counsel for Tenet Healthcare. In this capacity, Andrews oversees the law department and government relations for the Tenet enterprise. She has been with Tenet in various roles since 1998. Listen to how her...
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Client Conversations: Interview with Abhijit Mukhopadhyay, President (Legal) and Company Secretary at the Hinduja Group
In this episode, we interview Abhijit Mukhopadhyay, the president (legal) and company secretary at the Hinduja Group, based at the group's headquarters in London. The Hinduja Group is a transnational conglomerate based in Mumbai, India. Listen to how Abhijit's experience working for several...
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Client Conversations: Interview with Matthew J. Maletta, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Endo Pharmaceuticals
In this episode, we interview Matthew Maletta, executive vice president and chief legal officer of Endo Pharmaceuticals. Matthew was appointed in May 2015 to these roles at Endo Pharmaceuticals, where he has global responsibility for all legal matters affecting the company. Prior to joining Endo…
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Client Conversations: Interview with Thomas Smith, Direct Energy's General Counsel and Executive Vice President, North America
In this episode, we interview Thomas Smith, Direct Energy's General Counsel and Executive Vice President, North America. Thomas joined Direct Energy from BG Group plc in Houston, where he managed a team of 45 lawyers and professionals in Houston and in five international locations. Previously, he...
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Client Conversations: Interview with Bill Farrell, Managing Director and General Counsel at Longford Capital
With early family roots as coal miners in Pennsylvania, Bill Farrell's father was able to go on to become president and CEO of one of the largest U.S. trade organizations. By watching his father's success in both business and family matters, Bill was able to learn lessons and emulate a goal of...
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Client Conversations: Interview with L. Song Richardson, Dean and Chancellor's Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law
In this episode, Craig Budner interviews L. Song Richardson, the Dean and Chancellor's Professor of Law at the University of California, Irvine School of Law, with joint appointments in the Department of Criminology, Law and Society and in the Department of Asian American Studies. When she was...
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Client Conversations: Interview with Dr. Heidi Gardner, Harvard Law School Distinguished Fellow, Center on the Legal Profession
In this episode, Craig Budner interviews Dr. Heidi Gardner. Growing up just outside Lancaster, Pennsylvania in Amish Country, Dr. Gardner went on to live and work on four continents, including as a Fulbright Fellow, and for McKinsey & Co. and Procter & Gamble. She earned her B.A. degree in…
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Client Conversations: Interview with Maria Varsellona General Counsel & Company Secretary Member of the Group Executive Committee of ABB Ltd, Switzerland
In this episode, Craig Budner interviews Maria Varsellona, General Counsel & Company Secretary Member of the Group Executive Committee of ABB Ltd, Switzerland. The Covid-19 pandemic has caused disruption around the globe. As the legal, commercial and personal implications continue to evolve…
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Client Conversations: Interview with Ken Hersh, Co-Founder and Former CEO of NGP Energy Capital Management and President and CEO of the George W. Bush Presidential Center
In this episode, Craig Budner interviews Ken Hersh. Working alongside Richard Rainwater, Ken co-founded and was the former CEO of NGP Energy Capital Management (NGP), a premier private equity investment franchise in the natural resources industry managing over $20 billion of cumulative committed...
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Client Conversations: Interview with Rich Nichols, Sports Crisis Management Advisor and Former Olympic Contender
In this episode, Craig Budner interviews Rich Nichols, who grew up in New Bedford, Massachusetts, the son of factory workers at the height of America's racial tensions in the 1970s. He made his way to Dartmouth and was a two-time All-American runner. He went on to earn his masters at Stanford…
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Client Conversations: Interview with A. H. Algosaibi & Bros. General Counsel Brett Walter
In this episode, Craig Budner interviews Brett Walter, General Counsel at A. H. Algosaibi & Bros. Listen to how this Wyoming native, turned from being a sociologist to a big-law-firm attorney, and then went in-house to a Saudi Arabia company. Brett is currently guiding the company through the...
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Client Conversations: Interview with Mo Bunnell, CEO and Founder of Bunnell Idea Group
In this episode, Craig Budner has a conversation with Mo Bunnell of the Bunnell Idea Group. The Bunnell Idea Group (BIG) teaches professionals a practical methodology for being great at business development. We focus our conversation on how the Coronavirus pandemic provides the unique opportunity...
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Client Conversations: Interview with Hans Albers, Chief of Staff at Juniper Networks & President of ACC Europe
Interview with Hans Albers - President at ACC Europe and Chief of Staff & Associate General Counsel International Legal Services at Juniper Networks Featuring Craig Budner, Global Strategic Growth Partner at K&L Gates Key Takeaways: 1. Hans Albers on his role model 2. Learning from failure 3....
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Client Conversations: Interview with Megaport General Counsel Anna Tichborne
In this episode, Craig Budner interviews Anna Tichborne, General Counsel of Megaport. Megaport was founded in Australia by industry expert and entrepreneur Bevan Slattery, who aimed to create a platform that gave customers access to elastic interconnection services. Slattery wanted customers to...
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Client Conversations: Interview with Tyler Technologies CEO Lynn Moore
In this inaugural episode, Craig Budner interviews Lynn Moore, Jr. President and CEO of Tyler Technologies and former lawyer at Hughes & Luce, the predecessor firm for the K&L Gates Texas offices. Key takeaways from their discussion include: Share Lessons Learned: From big law to in-house General...
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Introduction to Client Conversations
Craig Budner, K&L Gates' Global Strategic Growth Partner, introduces the firm's new podcast, Client Conversations.
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The Playbook: Conversations With Craig Budner offers listeners a front-row seat to candid, thought-provoking discussions with dynamic leaders across industries. In 60 minutes or less, each episode explores the philosophies, pivotal decisions, and tactical approaches that have shaped their success. From navigating complex business challenges to building authentic relationships, these conversations uncover the real-world strategies that drive leadership, impact, and growth. It's not just about what they've accomplished—it's about how they think, what they've learned, and the playbook they've built along the way.
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