Press One for Wendy Olek

In this episode of the Press One Podcast, host Steve Clemonds interviews Wendy Olek, SVP of Strategic Sales at NICE. They discuss Wendy's career journey, the challenges she faced as a female leader in a male-dominated industry, and the impact of AI on business. Wendy shares her insights on building relationships with executives, offers advice for young women in business, and reflects on her personal life and family. The conversation highlights the importance of authenticity, trust, and inspiration in leadership.

Also in the episode, Steve shares his personal experiences and reflections on the challenges of launching a new podcast. He discusses the recent Dreamforce event and the ongoing competition between Salesforce and Microsoft, particularly in the realm of AI solutions. Clemonds highlights the hesitance of executives to invest in AI due to various challenges, including policy issues and lack of readiness within organizations. He emphasizes the importance of having a solid foundation for AI implementation and the role of NICE in addressing these challenges.