{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/69f322c9be5ab6849cae33e1/6a478fc20069388b7a1a356e?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Portfolio Executive Podcast Episode 1: Digital Nomad","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/69f322c9be5ab6849cae33e1/1783074688472-9154c7a4-5820-4c30-946b-78b32661c809.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Are charities failing to make an impact—or just failing to tell their story effectively?</p><p><br></p><p>In this insightful episode of the ‘Portfolio Executive’ Gareth Wax and Valerie Merrill sit down with Dr David Simmons to explore the evolving world of charities, storytelling, and the future of work. From building trust with funders to navigating a rapidly changing, AI-driven landscape, David shares powerful lessons from his diverse career and deep experience in social impact.</p><p><br></p><p>You’ll Discover</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why impact storytelling is essential for charity success</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How trust directly influences funding and longevity</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;The importance of adaptability in a volatile, uncertain world</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How AI is transforming how organisations measure and prove impact</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Why community work often leads to unexpected, meaningful outcomes</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;What it means to build a portfolio career in today’s economy</p><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;How strong leadership communicates long-term impact effectively</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>TimeStamps:</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Charity Effectiveness</p><p>00:34 David's Cosmopolitan Upbringing and Its Impact</p><p>04:56 The Role of Morale in Organisations</p><p>06:29 Building Trust and Measurable Impact in Charities</p><p>11:52 Communication Strategies for Charities</p><p>15:25 Adaptability in the Modern Workforce</p><p>20:01 The Future of AI in Charitable Work</p><p>22:52 Additional Insights</p><p>23:03 Closing Thoughts</p><p><br></p><p>Guest &amp; Host Links:</p><p>David Simmons: <a href=\"https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/david-simmons/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/david-simmons/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>Valerie Merrill: <a href=\"https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/valerie-merrill/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/valerie-merrill/</a></p><p>Gareth Wax: <a href=\"https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/gareth-wax/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://portfolioexecutive.biz/executive/gareth-wax/</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Explore the Portfolio Executive community, learn how to step into fractional leadership, and stay tuned for more insights in upcoming episodes.</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Charles McLachlan"}