Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers

Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers

John Chambers

Episodes 38
Avg. Duration 32m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (25)
Since Jul 2020
Latest Episode May 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
83%
Hosting
feeds.megaphone.fm

About This Podcast

Chambers Talks features conversations between John Chambers, former Executive Chairman and CEO of Cisco and current Founder and CEO of JC2 Ventures, and other leading industry executives and CEOs. John and his guests cover everything from digital transformation, to company strategies, to surviving crises, and beyond. Tune in quarterly for invaluable insights about how to disrupt yourself as a leader and make a good company a great one.

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Recent Episodes

Chambers Talks Episode 38: Concerned Optimism in the AI Era with Jim Snabe, Siemens

May 28, 2026 40m

Jim Snabe, Chairman of Siemens, joins John Chambers for Episode 38 of Chambers Talks to discuss how leaders can navigate uncertainty with optimism, courage, and conviction. Drawing from his “Dreams…

Chambers Talks Episode 37: Setting the Standard in AI with Tim Walsh, KPMG US

Feb 25, 2026 25m

Tim Walsh, Chair and CEO of KPMG US, joins John Chambers for episode 37 of Chambers Talks to discuss how a 125-year-old company continues to reinvent itself. Drawing on his 34-year tenure at KPMG,…

Chambers Talks Episode 36: Bridging Nations and Perseverance with Jacques Aschenbroich

Dec 17, 2025 39m

Jacques Aschenbroich, Chairman of Orange – one of the largest telecoms operators in the world, joins John Chambers for episode 36 of Chambers Talks to discuss how visionary leadership and…

S1E35 Chambers Talks Episode 35: Embedding Purpose and Culture into Leadership with Doug McMillon of Walmart

Sep 12, 2025 21m

Walmart President & CEO Doug McMillon joins John Chambers for episode 35 of Chambers Talks to share how embracing servant leadership and being #DrivenByCulture have contributed to Walmart’s…

Chambers Talks Episode 34: Making a Positive Impact with Dennis Mathew of Optimum

Jun 20, 2025 33m

Optimum Chairman and CEO Dennis Mathew joins John Chambers for a discussion on driving growth, fostering innovation, and making a #PositiveImpact. Since taking the helm of one of the largest…

S1E33 Chambers Talks Episode 33: Boardroom Insights with Roxanne Austin of Austin Investment Advisors

May 14, 2025 32m

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…

S1E32 Chambers Talks Episode 32: Investing in Guyana’s Digital Future with President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali

Apr 04, 2025 37m

The country of Guyana’s newfound natural resources havemade it the fastest growing economy in the world. In this latest Chambers Talksepisode, John talks with Guyana President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali…

S1E31 Chambers Talks Episode 31: AI at Work with Carmine Di Sibio, Former Global Chairman and CEO of EY

Jul 08, 2024 37m

AI is transforming the world of business, creating new opportunities for growth, innovation, and social good. But organizations are still finding it challenging to strategically harness the power of…

S1E30 Chambers Talks Episode 30: The Future of the World Economy with Ajay Banga of The World Bank

Mar 26, 2024 34m

Ajay Banga was chosen as The World Bank’s 14th President in 2023 by President Joe Biden. On the first Chambers Talks episode of 2024, Ajay joins John to talk about where the world is heading and how…

S1E29 Chambers Talks Episode 29: Embracing the New Digital Frontier with Philippe Wahl of La Poste Groupe

Aug 21, 2023 31m

Confronted with a dramatic decrease in traditional mail due to the advent of digital communications, French postal service company, La Poste Groupe, was faced with the reality of disrupting or…

S1E28 Chambers Talks Episode 28: The Importance of Identifying Product Market Fits with Emerging Tech with Peggy Johnson of Magic Leap

May 31, 2023 37m

Tech has the power to solve market problems – but CEOs need to ensure they identify the appropriate and realistic product market fits and not get distracted by hype cycles. For episode 28 of Chambers…

S1E27 Chambers Talks Episode 27: Achieving the American Dream with Hock Tan of Broadcom

Apr 19, 2023 27m

If you’re looking for a prime example of the American Dream, look no further than President & CEO of Broadcom, Hock Tan. 50 years ago, Hock arrived in America with a plan to get a great education…

S1E26 Chambers Talks Episode 26: The Process of Reinventing Yourself with Arvind Krishna of IBM

Apr 11, 2023 36m

Over the past five years, big changes have taken place at IBM. Under the leadership of Chairman & CEO, Arvind Krishna, IBM has renewed its approach to innovation with acquisitions, investments in…

S1E25 Chambers Talks Episode 25: Embedding Innovation Into Your Company DNA With Raj Subramaniam of FedEx

Mar 06, 2023 31m

John is joined by friend and fellow tech disruptor Raj Subramaniam to discuss stepping into the role of President and CEO of the iconic FedEx. The greatest companies can often be the most difficult…

S1E24 Chambers Talks Episode 24: Tech for Good with Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD

Feb 21, 2023 28m

Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, joins John on the podcast to discuss what “tech for good” truly means in practice. With a solid internal innovation engine, a knack for executing strategic…

S1E23 Chambers Talks Episode 23: The Future of Cybersecurity with the CEOs of Pindrop, Privoro, and Rubrik

Dec 14, 2022 43m

John is joined by three of his JC2 Ventures mentees – Vijay Balasubramaniyan of Pindrop, Mike Fong of Privoro, and Bipul Sinha of Rubrik – to talk about one of today’s hottest topics in tech and…

S1E22 Chambers Talks Episode 22: 5G and Our Hyperconnected World with Börje Ekholm, CEO of Ericsson

Oct 19, 2022 20m

John invites Börje Ekholm, CEO of Ericsson, on the podcast for a discussion about the future of connectivity and how 5G will change the world. By staying close to customers, employees, and…

S1E21 Chambers Talks Episode 21: Celebrating Entrepreneurs with Steve Case of Revolution

Sep 27, 2022 41m

In episode 21 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, Chairman and CEO of Revolution, Steve Case, joins John to talk about their shared passion of building startup communities…

S1E20 Chambers Talks Episode 20: Always Leading with Tim Höttges of Deutsche Telekom

Aug 02, 2022 38m

In episode 20 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, CEO of Deutsche Telekom, Tim Höttges, joins John to chat about the always leading mentality that helped position Deutsche…

S1E19 Chambers Talks Episode 19: Entrepreneur Mindset with Dean Idie Kesner, IU Kelley School of Business

Jun 16, 2022 34m

In episode 19 of “Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers”, John is joined by Idalene “Idie” Kesner – Dean of Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business – to discuss the importance of…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers have?

Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers has published 38 episodes since July 2020, covering topics in Business, Management.

Is Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers still active?

Chambers Talks: A Podcast Series with John Chambers is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 32m.

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