A Podcast Series with John Chambers

Tune in for invaluable insights about how to disrupt yourself as a leader and make a good company a great one.

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.

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

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, Tim shares lessons learned and highlights why trust‑driven leadership, agility, and early investment in transformative technologies matter. The conversation explores scaling AI responsibly, strengthening cybersecurity, and turning strategic partnerships into win-win opportunities. Tim also breaks down what CEOs and boards are focused on today, from proving AI ROI to responsible innovation and so much more.

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Reflecting on Four Years of Chambers Talks

Highlights, Lessons Learned, and What’s Next for the Chambers Talks Podcast

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Episode 36: Bridging Nations and Perseverance with Jacques Aschenbroich

Chairman of Orange Jacques Aschenbroich joins John Chambers to discuss how visionary leadership and cross-border collaboration can accelerate innovation for meaningful impacts.

Episode 35: Embedding Purpose and Culture into Leadership with Doug McMillon

Walmart President & CEO Doug McMillon joins John Chambers to talk about embracing innovation, taking risks, and deploying AI tools to help transform the customer experience and empower employees.

Episode 34: Making a Positive Impact with Dennis Mathew, Optimum Chairman and CEO

Optimum Chairman and CEO Dennis Mathew joins John Chambers for a discussion on driving growth, fostering innovation, and making a #PositiveImpact.

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