Making Waves (AV Magazine)

Making Waves, Episode 18 - Melanie Leach, Founder + CEO, Flame Proof Limited

We often assume everyone’s a natural on video calls, but let’s be honest, that’s rarely the case. Don't just assume staff will take to tech like a duck to water because they won't.

So, how do you show up as your best self in hybrid settings, or video interviews?

Clive Couldwell chats with Mel Leach – communication expert, university advisor, and mentor to young people – about how to project your best self on platforms like Teams, Zoom, and beyond.

Whether you're leading meetings or interviewing for your next role, Mel shares practical, actionable tips to boost your presence and confidence on screen.

Making Waves, Episode 17 - Faye Bennett, Founder + Managing Director, Faye Bennett Consulting

What does a good user experience look like? How should AV technologies be supporting the business? Does today's generation of customer understand that AV is about business outcomes, and not just tech?

Clive Couldwell tries to answer these and other questions with the champion of service provision, Faye Bennett.

 

Making Waves, Episode 16 - Graham Burgess, CEO of digiLED + Bob Kronman, Director, Kronman Associates

Clive Couldwell has an amazing conversation with the LED aficionados – what they don’t know about LED and projection isn’t worth bothering about. What don’t they talk about? A fascinating history of LED development right up until the present day from the people who were there, and invaluable tips on how to evaluate the tech properly from those who know.

If you’re going to take 40 minutes out of your day, this is what you should be doing – making yourself a nice cup of tea, if that’s your thing, and salivating over a posh pastry as you scoop up some of the best advice you’ll hear.

Enjoy.

Making Waves, Episode 15 - Denise Hughes, Director, Woopjobs!

Specialist recruiter, Denise Hughes is a much valued member of the AV community with a deep knowledge of the industry's landscape. Who better then to author the industry's first tome - 'Your Dream Job in Audio Visual - Don't Just Fall Into It' which sets out to provide advice on everything from career planning and networking to the technical knowledge required for success, with insights and advice from notable AV professionals - see https://yourdreamjobinaudiovisual.co.uk

In this episode Denise talks to Clive Couldwell about how the idea for the book came about, analyses the current state of the industry, and suggests what it could be doing to spread the AV message and attract talent.

Making Waves, Episode 14 - Higher Education Special (Part 2)

In Part Two, more interesting observations and comment from: Mark Affection, Head of Digital AV Solutions, Information Services, University of Greenwich; Gary Keene, Audio Visual Architect, University of the Arts London; and Daniel Lee, MD, Hewshott.

Making Waves, Episode 14 - Higher Education Special (Part 1)

After our recent Higher Education Roundtable, David Berman caught up with our guests to reflect further on some of the subjects discussed in our session, as well as talk about other issues of the day that affect the HE and corporate AV communities.

Here in Part One, David talks to: Adam Harvey, Solution Architect – AV + Digital Media, University of Hertfordshire (LTSMG); Caroline Carter, Head of AV, Imperial College London; and Sheila Egan, AV Design Principal for Teaching + Learning Spaces, University College London.

Making Waves, Episode 13 - Julian Phillips, Senior Vice-President + Managing Director + Christine Rogers, Vice-President, XTG at AVI-SPL

AVI-SPL's XTG (Experience Technology Group) emerged in 2022. We have to admit, we took our eye off it, and guess what? It's become a fast-growing organisation that works with companies to create immersive brand and employee experiences using a mix of audio visual communications, digital signage, virtual/mixed reality, advanced visualisation, and AI.

Essentially, it's a disruptor that represents a new way of thinking. It must be doing something right because Frost & Sullivan has recognised AVI-SPL XTG for the second year running with its Global Enabling Technology Leadership Award. Clive Couldwell caught up with Julian Phillips and Christine Rogers to find out more.

Making Waves, Episode 12 - Nancy Knowlton, President + CEO, Nureva

In 1987, Nancy Knowlton co-founded SMART Technologies Inc alongside husband David Martin in Calgary, Canada. The company's interactive whiteboard changed the way people worked and learned in meeting rooms and classrooms.

Now with audio and VC company, Nureva who better to discuss the future for large room audio needs, the changing needs of IT/AV managers and how to implement best practice. Clive Couldwell asks the questions.

Making Waves, Episode 11 - Christine Schyvinck, President + CEO, Shure

In the second of our InfoComm interviews with Clive Couldwell, Christine Schyvinck outlines what it takes to successfully run a diverse organisation, the challenges it brings, the role of mentoring, and the importance of recruitment as the company services an ever more diverse customer base.

One of the most impressive women of her generation, Rose Shure was Shure Incorporated for 67 years. Working alongside her husband, Founder and Past President, Sidney Shure, Rose witnessed the company grow from a small maker of microphones and phonograph cartridges to a global audio electronics manufacturer.

Who better to talk about diversity and running a fast moving business then than a woman who was Rose's appointee, someone who has independently gone on to make a huge mark on the AV/audio business.

Making Waves, Episode 10 - Joe Pham, Chairman + Chief Executive, QSC

The first of a group of interviews conducted by Clive Couldwell at InfoComm in Vegas, we kick off with the ever lively Joe Pham who we caught post his keynote talk. Really interesting piece about the new technologies coming your way over the next year or so. Forgive the sound quality. It was noisy... a challenge for any podcaster.