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The Resilient Journey

by Mark Hoffman · English · Business

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.

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 31 min
Latest: 12 Oct 2026
Language: English

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12 Oct 2026 · 30 minNew

Episode 255 - Resilience is a Muscle: Vincent Van den Broeck

Two years ago (at the time of this release), this week's guest had his life change forever because of a tragic e-scooter accident. The result? A life he would never trade, an attitude that won't quit and a framework that defines resilience. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 255 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we are pleased to be joined by Vincent Van Den Broeck, founder of UNTIL IT’S DONE — a brand and movement built to help people and companies make the impossible achievable. Overcoming severe traumatic brain injuries, surviving three…

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E254 · 5 Oct 2026 · 29 min
Episode 254 - Novig's Strategic Crisis with Stephanie Craig
There's an old adage that says, "sex sells". But what happens when it goes too far? You could find yourself in the middle of controversy...or even crisis. This week we talk about an ad featuring Sydney Sweeney that was far more than 'just sports'. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 254 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we are joined once again by friend of the podcast Stephanie Craig, CEO of Kith Consulting. Steph and Mark dissect the impact of Novig's decision to run an ad that critics argue sexualizes women, undermines progress in the…
E253 · 28 Sep 2026 · 32 min
Episode 253 - Using Storytelling to Build Effective Exercises with Rain Bennett
These days, more and more resilience professionals are using AI to develop tabletop exercises. In this episode we'll explore a more important tool we can use to build an engaging and effective exercise. It's the art of storytelling. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 253 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we are joined by documentary filmmaker and chief storytelling officer, Rain Bennett. Rain and Mark talk about the value of telling stories when communicating to executives. But then the interview goes to a different level as they discuss how…
E252 · 21 Sep 2026 · 28 min
Episode 252 - Crisis Escalation and Response - Philippe Borremans
You wouldn't call 9-1-1 for a twisted ankle. And you wouldn't casually drive to the hospital if you were having a heart attack. This week's guest says that proper evaluation and severity ratings are crucial to effective crisis response, and that includes communications. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 252 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we are joined by Philippe Borremans, a global risk, crisis and emergency communication consultant. Philippe shares his model for crisis response and tells us that the most common mistake he sees…
E251 · 14 Sep 2026 · 31 min
Episode 251 - Innovation in Resilience with Paula Fontana
When we first started talking with this week's guest, Mark asked her a simple question: what did she want to discuss? Her answer came without hesitation and consisted of just a single word. Innovation. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 251 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we are joined by Paula Fontana, Chief Marketing Officer at Iluminr. When we think about innovation, we immediately think "AI", but Paula explains the proper use of AI is to move things forward, not to fix things that aren't really wrong. She adds that the real…
E250 · 7 Sep 2026 · 32 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…
E249 · 31 Aug 2026 · 31 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…
E248 · 24 Aug 2026 · 31 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…
E247 · 17 Aug 2026 · 31 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…
E246 · 10 Aug 2026 · 30 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…
E245 · 3 Aug 2026 · 32 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…
E244 · 27 Jul 2026 · 30 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…
E243 · 20 Jul 2026 · 31 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…
E242 · 6 Jul 2026 · 27 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…
E241 · 29 Jun 2026 · 31 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…
E240 · 22 Jun 2026 · 30 min
Episode 240 - Fit for Purpose or Fit for Audit? With David Window
According to this week's guest, there's an all-too-common theme in posts he's seeing online. They start "Most plans fail because..." And frankly, he's tired of it. On this episode we find out why. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 240 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we're joined by a valued leader in the resilience industry, David Window. David is a vocal proponent of making sure our plans and programs are fit for purpose and not just built to meet a compliance checklist. David explains the need for proper analysis. He says consolidated…
E239 · 15 Jun 2026 · 30 min
Episode 239 - When Our Crisis & Resilience Teams Think Differently - with Dr. Jennifer Dustow
In Hawaiian culture, aloha is more than a word—it’s a way of life. We know that aloha can mean hello or goodbye. But this week's guest says aloha also allows us to create a breath, relax and deal with stress. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 239 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we're joined by global autism specialist and author, Dr. Jennifer Dustow. Jennifer and Mark talk about neuro-diversity and the makeup of our business resilience and crisis management teams. Jennifer explains that when we think differently, we filter what we're…
E238 · 8 Jun 2026 · 32 min
Episode 238 - AI is the New Cloud, with Melissa Muñiz
It's been said that those who forget the past are destined to repeat it. AI is the latest shiny object that has the potential to revolutionize the workforce. But it's not the first major innovation to change the way we work. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 238 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we’re joined by consummate resilience professional and Principal Consultant at Zion Resiliency, Melissa Muñiz. Melissa reflects on a line that stopped a recent conference in its tracks: “AI is the new cloud.” She and Mark talk about how we can use…
E237 · 1 Jun 2026 · 28 min
Episode 237 - Multi-Workstream Cyber Incident Response; Dr. Steven Wright
Recently, Mark was interviewed by Alex Fullick on his "Preparing for the Unexpected" podcast. The topic? Cyber Incidents as a business continuity problem. This week's guest on the Resilient Journey expands on that topic. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 237 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we are joined by cybersecurity attorney Dr. Steven Wright. Steven and Mark talk about the fact that a cyber incident is NOT just an IT problem. They talk about the collaboration that is required across various disciplines and that we (as resilience…
E236 · 25 May 2026 · 30 min
Episode 236 - Business Resilience & The 2026 Hurricane Season, with Stacie Saint-Preux
Forecasters are predicting a quieter / below average hurricane season for 2026. But this week's guest reminds us that fewer storms doesn't mean there's no risk. In fact, she says that when it comes to hurricanes, one major storm can still be catastrophic. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 236 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we're joined by Staci Saint-Preux, a meteorologist from Storm Geo, a global provider of weather intelligence for shipping, energy, and weather-sensitive industries. Staci explains that El Nino is the driving force…
E235 · 18 May 2026 · 31 min
Episode 235: How Resilient Are We.....Really? With Stuart Murray
We in the resilience industry aren't always great at reporting the capabilities of our programs. In this episode we're going to explore what executives mean when they ask, "how resilient are we....really?" Hello everyone and welcome to episode 235 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we're joined by Stuart Murray, a resilience professional with over 25 years in the industry. Stuart and Mark discuss what executives are really looking for in program metrics and what they mean when they ask about resilience. He calls out three very important points…
E234 · 11 May 2026 · 32 min
Episode 234 - Agent Oscar: System Resilience with Brian Kathman
Often, when a system goes offline, it can take longer to figure out what went wrong than it does to actually fix the problem. What if I told you that this week's guest has developed an AI tool to identify the problem more quickly? Hello everyone and welcome to episode 234 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we're joined by Brian Kathman, founder of Ops Canvas, and creator of OSCAR, an AI agent for cloud engineers. But this goes way beyond cloud technology. Brian explains how his tool can help organizations eliminate operational toil and improve…
E233 · 4 May 2026 · 31 min
Episode 233 - Becoming the Indispensable Employee - with Barry Bradham
For the past two weeks, we've been talking about navigating the job application cycle. This week we continue our encouragement of employees by learning a key point: How can we become an indispensable employee? Hello everyone and welcome to episode 233 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we're joined by long-time entrepreneur Barry Bradham. Barry tells us that in order to be a more resilient employee, we need to be curious, demonstrate value, and to think like a business owner. He adds that it's important that we understand what we're good at, and…
E232 · 27 Apr 2026 · 32 min
Episode 232 - Why is Looking for Work Like the Hunger Games? - Part 2 with Jason Hoss & Sean Watson
This is part 2 of why looking for a job is like the Hunger Games. In this episode we talk about the value of relationships, warnings of using the "Open for Work" label on LinkedIn, and a reminder that not all recruiters are created equal. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 232 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! Picking up on where we left off last week, Jason Hoss gives his opinion on whether part of the problem is related to the hiring managers not knowing enough about resilience to setup appropriate job descriptions. Sean Watson explains that when we…
E231 · 20 Apr 2026 · 29 min
Episode 231 - Why is Looking for Work Like the Hunger Games? (Part 1) - Jason Hoss & Sean Watson
This week we are joined by a recruiter and a job applicant. One says the recruiting system is broken. The other says finding a job is like the Hunger Games. A lot people participate, but only one survives. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 231 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! Over the next two weeks we're going to talk to Sean Watson (the go-to recruiter of the Resilient Journey) and friend of the podcast Jason Hoss. Jason shares his story of how he applied for 111 jobs over 15 months. Despite being deeply qualified, he was rejected 60% of the time…
E230 · 13 Apr 2026 · 31 min
Episode 230 - Communications Silence During a Crisis - with Keith Erwood
We all understand how important communication is during a crisis. But this week's guest says that during high profile building evacuations, there is a time when communications silence is the proper protocol. But that doesn't mean we don't communicate. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 230 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we are joined by former NY City EMS, turned resilience professional Keith Erwood. Keith and Mark take a couple of minutes to circle back to our recent conversation about blast radius. Keith explains that to him, the term…
E229 · 6 Apr 2026 · 31 min
Episode 229 - Excellence, Purpose, Resilience and ... Coffee Beans? with Sean Vanslyke
This week's guest says that he knows what it's like to feel small. A traumatic event when he was six years old changed his mindset. And while he has forgiven, he hasn't forgotten and he uses it to drive towards helping people every day. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 229 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we are deeply honored to be joined by Sean Vanslyke, a dad and grandpa, CEO and author the new book Change Me, Bless Them. Sean and Mark take stories from the book and explain how their principles apply to us as resilience and crisis…
E228 · 30 Mar 2026 · 25 min
Episode 228 - Understanding Blast Radius in Resilience - Mark Hoffman
Mark recently posted a poll on LinkedIn, asking if people use the phrase "blast radius". Some of you said yes, you use it, but most said no. And others expressed concern about the phrase itself. Let's dig into it. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 228 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week Mark takes a few minutes to share the concept of 'blast radius' and its use in terms of business resilience strategies. He starts by addressing the thoughtful comments of our colleagues regarding the phrase and how it may not be received well in some settings.…
E227 · 23 Mar 2026 · 29 min
Episode 227 - Because They Knew Their Stakeholders - with Stephanie Craig
If you are a risk, resilience or crisis management professional, you might think that the most important thing you can focus on in 2026 is AI. But this week's guest says there is something far more important. She says, we need to be focusing on our stakeholders. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 227 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we are joined by Stephanie Craig, owner, President and CEO of Kith - a Crisis Communications Firm. Stephanie and Mark talk about the importance of understanding not only WHO our stakeholders are, but having a…
E226 · 16 Mar 2026 · 36 min
Episode 226 - The Next 15 Words on AI, with Sarah Mohrle
They say the first ten words in a political debate can kill you. They are the tip of the spear. But it's the next 10-15 words that really matter, because they tell you HOW we're going to get things done. These are the next 15 words on AI. Hello everyone and welcome to episode 226 of the Resilient Journey Podcast, presented by Anesis Consulting Group! This week we are joined by Sarah Mohrle, an AI expert who has been in the software engineering world for 25 years. Sarah tells Mark that too many companies are going about AI deployment in the wrong way. They are looking at the tools they want…

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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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Language: English
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New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 31 min
Latest episode: 12 Oct 2026
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