Chambers Talks Episode 33: Boardroom Insights with Roxanne Austin of Austin Investment Advisors

About this episode

John Chambers interviews Roxanne Austin to discuss boardroom insights and strategies for navigating AI disruption and geopolitical uncertainty.

In episode 33 of Chambers Talks, John Chambers sits down with Roxanne Austin, President and CEO of Austin Investment Advisors, to unpack invaluable #BoardroomInsights. As someone who sits on several boards and has held multiple C-suite positions, Roxanne is uniquely positioned to share how the two teams can best work together, especially as the business world navigates AI’s disruptive nature and unprecedented geopolitical uncertainty. John and Roxanne discuss the need for contingency plans, the power of embracing change, and how to disrupt during downturns.

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Host: John Chambers

Guest: Roxanne Austin

Topics covered

• boardroom insights
• AI disruption
• geopolitical uncertainty
• contingency plans
• embracing change
• business strategy

Keywords

• boardroom
• AI
• geopolitical
• contingency plans
• business strategy
• change management
• disruption

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Organizations: Austin Investment Advisors

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