The Obie & Ax Show

Overcoming Astronomical Challenges through Teamwork with Michele Perchonok

Former manager of NASA’s Human Research Program, Michele Perchonok, sits down with her friend of almost two decades, Andy “Obie” O’Brien to discuss the important role that teamwork played during her tenure. Michele speaks on the life-threatening challenges of maintaining nutrition and health on space missions, handling the mental stress that came after the Columbia Disaster, and the need for communication when solving problems and overcoming hardships. Keep up to date with us at: www.obieandax.com

Building Top-Tier Teams with the FBI’s Peter Sursi

Former Head of Talent Acquisition of the FBI, Peter Sursi, gives us an in-depth look at the process of building and maintaining top-tier teams within the Bureau. Peter speaks on the qualities sought in prospective recruits, the need for diversity and inclusion in building strong teams and the importance of breaking down stigmas surrounding mental health struggles within the FBI. Keep up to date with us on www.obieandax.com

Seeking Innovation through Crowdsourcing with Steve Rader

Program Manager of NASA’s Tournament Lab and the Center of Excellence for Collaborative Innovation, Steve Rader, shares about the countless innovations stemming from crowdsourcing. Steve speaks on the need for crowdsourcing when keeping up with the ever changing world, the brilliance of fresh perspectives, and the necessary role that failure plays in seeking success. Keep up to date with us on www.obieandax.com

Operating Effectively in High-Pressure Situations with Ghassan Halazon

Today's episode takes a ride with the founder and CEO of EMERGE Commerce, Inc., Ghassan Halazon. Ghassan chats with Obie and Ax about his entrepreneurial journey and how he came about with EMERGE Commerce. He also chats about managing stress, operating effectively in high pressure situations, and how responsibilities often shape ones sense of self. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @obieandax, and keep up to date with us on www.obieandax.com

Breaking the Cycle of Abuse with Samra Zafar

Today's episode dives deep with award winning human rights activist, author, and international speaker, Samra Zafar. Samra chats with Obie and Ax about the hardships and abuse she faced, the transformation she went through, and what she is doing to help combat the abuse faced by other people. Make sure to follow us on Instagram @obieandax, and keep up to date with us on www.obieandax.com