The Resilient Journey

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It’s my goal to explore some of the biggest issues facing organizations today and chat with industry leaders about ways we can all be more resilient.

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September 7, 2026Episode 25031 min

Episode 250: A New Approach: Filling a Gap in Resilience, Emergency & Crisis Management with Vince Davis

As a resilience professional, where do your responsibilities end? Beyond resilience, are you also accountable for situational awareness, third-party risk, and related functions? And how many tools does it take to manage it all? Hello everyone and welcome to episode 250 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we are joined by our friend Vince Davis, a long time emergency management and resilience professional who is now the Chief Operating Officer for Statera. Vince and Mark use the features of Statera as a case study to demonstrate the various things that we, as resilience professionals, need to manage. Things like, exercise development, IT disaster recovery, business continuity, cyber response, situational awareness and much more. Using Statera as an example, this episode provides insight into everything we should be paying attention to. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey! We sure do appreciate it! Check out the Resilient Journey Hub! Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn . Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

August 31, 2026Episode 24931 min

Episode 249 - A Hit Song, Leadership and Resilience ~ Eric Flick

If you're like us, you love the stories behind hit songs. Our guest this week has taken the back-story behind an iconic hit of the 1970s and turned it into a lesson on leadership, pressure and resilience. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 249 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we are joined by Eric Flick who talks about his recent article describing the struggles of songwriter Robert Lamm as he wrote Chicago's hit song 25 or 6 to 4. Eric says that we can also struggle to come up with "the next big thing", particularly after a successful project. But he suggests that maybe we don't have to 'go big'. He says that sometimes, things that seem ordinary in the moment can actually become transformational later. In other words, don't chase the next big hit. Just do your job and trust the next step. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey! We sure do appreciate it! Check out the Resilient Journey Hub! Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn . Special thanks to Bensound for the music. We'd like to thank Eric Flick for being our guest and encouraging us to trust our work and let it build on itself. The Resilient Journey is an Anesis Consulting Group production. We have another great guest lined up next week. So join us won't you as we continue our resilient journey.

August 24, 2026Episode 24831 min

Episode 248 - Building Your Own Personal Brand in Resilience with Katherine Tuominen

When we think of the term "influencer", we tend to think about YouTubers who promote makeup, skin care or fitness equipment and share their posts with millions of followers. But what does a resilience influencer look like? Hello everyone and welcome to episode 248 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! Here's the truth. Like it or not, we all have a brand. This week, we are thrilled to be joined by Katherine Tuominen as we talk about what it takes for each of us to develop our own personal brand and become influencers of good resilience practices. Leveraging her expertise as founder of Catalyst Brand Strategy, Katherine encourages us to speak in terms that our audience and stakeholders expect. She says content is critical to our brand development and gives advice on how to properly use AI when developing content. Katherine suggests that we master the art of self promotion by keeping a running thread of our wins and compliments. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey! We sure do appreciate it! Check out the Resilient Journey Hub! Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn . Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

August 17, 2026Episode 24731 min

Episode 247 - Bad Lettuce....Good Response, with Gina Clementi

If you ate at a fast food restaurant in certain U.S. states in June and July, you ran the risk of having...let's say...less than desirable results. Our guest this week had her own stomach turn at one company's response. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 247 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week, Mark sits down with Gina Clementi, fractional CMO, brand strategist, and founder of Good Story. They explore her recent Substack article about the Cyclospora outbreak. Gina examines how two companies responded very differently when faced with the same crisis. One focused on its own interests, while the other prioritized the needs of consumers. The conversation also looks at how the current political climate contributed to the situation and Gina warns that communication strategies that may succeed in politics can be damaging during a corporate crisis. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey! We sure do appreciate it! Check out the Resilient Journey Hub! Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn . Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

August 10, 2026Episode 24629 min

Episode 246: Impact...Analysis with Mike Janko and Jerome Ryan

This week, Mark says that in 2026 he is surprised that people in our industry still struggle to demonstrate value to their companies. And our guests say our industry has changed and we need to speak the language of our executives. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 246 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week, we are joined by long-time business continuity and resilience professionals, Mike Janko and Jerome Ryan. Mike says that BCP professionals need to start thinking more strategically. Jerome says that it's time for us to get out of the traditional "BCP Box" and start using the data we collect to align with the strategic goals of the company. They felt like there was no forum that was talking about trending, critical events, so they started a YouTube channel called Impact Analysis 2026. their goal is to help business leaders , and operations teams understand the disruption of real-world events. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey! We sure do appreciate it! Check out the Resilient Journey Hub! Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn . Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

August 3, 2026Episode 24531 min

Episode 245: Stories From Her Resilient Journey, with Michael Redmond

What got you into the resilience industry? Our guest this week says that for her, it was an exploding car bomb as she and her five year old daughter were navigating a European street. She asked the question: Why aren't businesses preparing for this type of thing? Hello everyone and welcome to episode 245 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week, we are joined by life-long learner, retired Lt. Colonel and resilience professional Michael Redmond. Michael has a wide array of certifications, from emergency management to business continuity and cyber security. But she says the most valuable certification she has, is related to risk management. Listen as she explains why. This is an episode packed full of incredible stories by a great story-teller. And why not? She's lived through so many experiences. Mark calls Michael the 'poster child' for life-long learning. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey! We sure do appreciate it! Check out the Resilient Journey Hub! Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn . Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

July 27, 2026Episode 24430 min

Episode 244 - The Shifting Definition of Resilience: Faith Newton

Our guest this week says if you tell her your job title, she can tell you how you are responsible for your company's resilience. This is an episode that explores resilience from several different points of view. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 244 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week, we are joined by Faith Newton, CEO of The Resiliency Initiative. Faith is a certified emergency manager, holds the MBCP certification, and is a FEMA Executive Academy Alumnus. She explains how her view of resilience shifted after the unexpected loss of her father. Faith explains that she believes personal loss makes us better resilience professionals. She talks about three things that she looks at to determine if a company is resilient and they talk about what resilience will look like in the next five years. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey! We sure do appreciate it! Check out the Resilient Journey Hub! Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn . Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

July 20, 2026Episode 24330 min

Episode 243 - Why Are BCM Networking Group Failing? - Paul Striedl

If you're a member of a regional or national BCM networking group, you're probably familiar with the model. Pay an annual fee, attend some meetings, get some content. But you might not understand why so many of these groups struggle to survive. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 243 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week, we are joined by Paul Striedl to discuss: Why BCM Networking groups are failing. Paul says BCM networking groups should thrive because, there is a lack of advanced training for seasoned professionals in our field. Paul suggests their failure has something to do with governing bodies and how they count continuing education units. Paul talks about the business model of these groups, members responsibilities and the role of vendors. Mark gets on his soap box about vendor content. And Paul suggests the fix to the problem is not that complicated. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey! We sure do appreciate it! Check out the Resilient Journey Hub! Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn . Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

July 6, 2026Episode 24227 min

Episode 242 - Geopolitics Meets Business Resilience

For years, resilience professionals focused on cyber attacks, weather events, and technology outages. Today, some of the biggest threats to business operations originate thousands of miles away. The question is, are we paying attention? Hello everyone and welcome to episode 242 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week, Mark explores why geopolitical risk has become a critical concern for resilience professionals. Using Taiwan as a case study, we examine how a Chinese blockade could disrupt global trade, cripple semiconductor supply chains, and create a business continuity event for your organization. More importantly, we discuss why resilience professionals must look beyond traditional operational risks and develop a deeper understanding of global dependencies, supply chain vulnerabilities and the geopolitical events that could become tomorrow's business crisis. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey! We sure do appreciate it! Check out the Resilient Journey Hub! Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn . Special thanks to Bensound for the music.

June 29, 2026Episode 24130 min

Episode 241 - Interviewing AI About Using AI in Resilience

In 2024, we interviewed Copilot to discuss the trending topic of AI. Now, two years later, our conversations have evolved. This week, we're interviewing Copilot and Anthropic to talk about the practical use of AI in resilience. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 241 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week, thanks to the help of friend of the podcast Jason Hoss, we're interviewing Copilot and Anthropic. We want to find out what these two tools think about using AI in resilience. We talk about how BIAs could evolve, using AI to generate plans and the difference in approach (and risk) of using AI tools as part of our crisis response. But more importantly, we use this episode to find out if we get conflicting advice from one AI tool vs. another. Do they agree, disagree? Let's find out. Be sure to follow The Resilient Journey! We sure do appreciate it! Check out the Resilient Journey Hub! Want to learn more about Mark? Click here or on LinkedIn . Special thanks to Bensound for the music.