Discover Resilience: The Podcast

James Podlucky, a Senior Product Manager at Everbridge and former Certified Emergency Manager, shares invaluable insights on crisis collaboration. He emphasizes that no one has the full picture during incidents, making teamwork crucial. James tackles common issues like information bottlenecks and ego interference, offering strategies for effective communication. He stresses the importance of building relationships and conducting realistic training to prepare for emergencies. Additionally, he highlights technology's role in enhancing response without sacrificing emotional awareness.

April Renner, a seasoned Business Continuity Manager at Burns & McDonnell, shares her insights on fostering engagement with subject matter experts. She emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding competing priorities. April discusses strategies, such as using tailored scenarios to clarify recovery roles and leveraging genuine curiosity to unlock deeper insights. She also addresses handling resistance with charm and strategic communication, highlighting a people-first approach to transform SMEs into committed champions of resilience.

Sean McDevitt, Director of Product Marketing at Everbridge, shares insights on the evolution of global security, moving from traditional methods to tech-driven, duty-of-care practices. He discusses the challenges of siloed operations in business continuity and disaster recovery, emphasizing the need for integration across teams. Sean also highlights current converging threats and the importance of real-time data for effective incident response. With practical advice on building bridges between functions, the conversation aims to inspire a more cohesive approach to enterprise resilience.

Welcome to Discover Resilience: The Podcast What does it truly take to achieve enterprise-wide resilience? Join hosts Shayla Bond and Casey Daghigh, who bring a combined 30 years of experience in the resilience space, as they sit down with customers, industry leaders, and Everbridge experts. They will explore everything from the philosophical to the strategic and tactical steps required to build and maintain real resilience.Mark your calendars: Episode one launches on October 14.