GBA Podcast

Feb 01 2025 41 ep. 37 mins 17
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Welcome to the GBA Podcast, where we present information and expertise from geoprofessionals around the globe to provide you with wisdom and insight to help in your pursuit of knowledge.   GBA was founded over 50 years ago to serve geotechnical, environmental, and other geoprofessionals by giving them proven tools to achieve business success by confronting risk and optimizing performance.

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First Word - February 2025

Feb 01 2025 5 mins  
Summary On the first of each month, GBA Executive Director Joel Carson provides an inside look at the latest GBA member resources, events, and news. These short and information-packed videos will make you and your firm smarter, stronger, and more successful! Links to resources referenced in this video: Career Continuum Early Professional Class GBA Website GBA NEWSlog GBA Podcas

GeoHeroes - Kurt Fraese

Jan 29 2025 54 mins  
GeoHeroes - Kurt Fraese About This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi interviews Kurt Fraese, exploring Fraese's career journey, from his childhood interests to his leadership roles at various firms, including his time as CEO of GeoEngineers. His experiences highlight the importance of adaptability, preparedness, and a long-term vision. Fraese also discusses the future of th

GeoHeroes - Stewart Osgood

Jan 15 2025 36 mins  
GeoHeroes - Stewart Osgood About This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi interviews Stewart Osgood, the former president and CEO of Dowl. Osgood recounts his career journey, starting from his upbringing on a Vermont dairy farm to his unexpected path into engineering and his eventual leadership of a significantly grown company. He discusses his approach to retirement and leadersh

First Word - January 2025

Jan 01 2025 5 mins  
Summary On the first of each month, GBA Executive Director Joel Carson provides an inside look at the latest GBA member resources, events, and news. These short and information-packed videos will make you and your firm smarter, stronger, and more successful! Links to resources referenced in this video: Career Continuum Early Professional Class GeoHeroes Podcast Series GeoHeroes

GeoHeroes - Ed Alizadeh

Jan 01 2025 40 mins  
GeoHeroes - Ed Alizadeh About This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi interviews Ed Alizadeh, a Director at UES and former CEO of Geotechnology, Inc. The conversation covers his career journey, from his upbringing with engineer parents to his leadership roles in prominent firms and the eventual sale of Geotechnology. Alizadeh discusses the challenges and rewards of his professio

GeoHeroes - Elizabeth Clarke

Dec 18 2024 41 mins  
GeoHeroes - Elizabeth Clarke About This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi interviews Elizabeth Clarke, CEO of Structures Group, who recounts her non-traditional career path. Starting with a childhood in a close-knit Italian-Portuguese family, she shares her varied early interests and experiences, including a stint on Star Search and time as a police dispatcher. Clarke details h

GeoHeroes - Charlie Head

Dec 10 2024 37 mins  
GeoHeroes - Charlie Head About This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi interviews Charlie Head, a co-founder of the geo-environmental firm Sanborn Head & Associates. The conversation covers his career journey, including his educational background, professional experiences, and the challenges and rewards of building a successful company. Head also discusses his current semi-r

GeoHeroes - Mark Kramer

Nov 26 2024 32 mins  
GeoHeroes - Mark Kramer About This Episode In this episode Guy Marcozzi interviews Mark Kramer, a successful geotechnical engineer and CEO of SME. The conversation explores Kramer's career path, including his childhood experiences and educational background, highlighting the influence of his father and a pivotal college professor. He discusses the challenges and rewards of the

#2 - Management Best Practices - Professional Goal Setting

Nov 24 2024 68 mins  
Management Best Practices - Professional Goal Setting About This Episode In the second episode of the Management Best Practices series Craig Hill interviews Marcus Dudley, a program manager at Kleinfeld. They discuss effective goal-setting strategies for managers and employees. Dudley emphasizes the importance of "stretch goals" that push individuals outside their comfor

#3 - Leadership Lounge - Inspiring Leaders to Bring Out the Best in Their Teams

Oct 22 2024 51 mins  
Leadership Lounge - Inspiring Leaders to Bring Out the Best in Their Teams About This Episode Tiffany and Ryan interview Val Ries, founder of Executive Muse, which offers individual and group coaching and training programs focused on leadership development and author of the book "Chief Inspiration Officer." She emphasizes the importance of communication, acknowledging an