The Talent Development Hot Seat

This week, Andy welcomes guest Gloria Song to The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast. She is a certified coach, facilitator, and organizational development consultant. Gloria works on her own, but she was formerly an L&D professional for multiple organizations, including Microsoft and Autodesk. She held multiple positions in HR and customer success, creating and facilitating empowering learning and change management programs.As the founder of Co-change Lab, Gloria is on a mission to help people and organizations create positive changes that they envision for themselves. She is a certified coach and a facilitator of workshops including the Own Your Career training program that Andy created from his book.In this bonus episode, you’ll hear:7. Why Gloria Song decided to become an entrepreneur and what it’s been like for her so far.8. Her proudest career moment and what makes it stand out.9. Her biggest work failure and what she learned from that experience.10. What she views as the biggest challenge in talen

This week, Andy welcomes guest Gloria Song to The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast. She is a certified coach, facilitator, and organizational development consultant. Gloria works on her own, but she was formerly an L&D professional for multiple organizations, including Microsoft and Autodesk. She held multiple positions in HR and customer success, creating and facilitating empowering learning and change management programs.As the founder of Co-change Lab, Gloria is on a mission to help people and organizations create positive changes that they envision for themselves. She is a certified coach and a facilitator of workshops including the Own Your Career training program that Andy created from his book.In this episode, you’ll hear:What Gloria Song’s organization does, what led to the founding of Co-change Lab, and her organic path to learning and development.The things a company should be thinking about when facing the implementation of a cultural or organizational change.How you can make the organizatio

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes Katie Purcell to the show. Katie leads People teams at Calendly, providing leadership in L&D, Business Partnership, Operations, Tech, and Analytics. Before Calendly, Katie held Executive People Leadership roles across various tech companies, including Apple, Adobe, and GE.Katie pursued her career in HR and People following completing the undergrad Business/HR and Master’s HR Leadership programs at Michigan State University. While at GE, she had the opportunity to travel and live around the world with notable expat experiences in Scotland and Italy. She is now based in San Francisco but runs a remote team with people worldwide.In this bonus episode, you’ll hear:7. Katie Purcell’s greatest career accomplishment and what makes it stand out.8. Her biggest career mistake and the lesson she learned from it.9. What she sees as the greatest challenge in talent development today.10. How the fully remote dynamic is causing a trend she’s paying attent

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes Katie Purcell to the show. Katie leads People teams at Calendly, providing leadership in L&D, Business Partnership, Operations, Tech, and Analytics. Before Calendly, Katie held Executive People Leadership roles across various tech companies, including Apple, Adobe, and GE.Katie pursued her career in HR and People following completing the undergrad Business/HR and Master’s HR Leadership programs at Michigan State University. While at GE, she had the opportunity to travel and live around the world with notable expat experiences in Scotland and Italy. She is now based in San Francisco but runs a remote team with people worldwide.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Katie Purcell decided to work in the human resources world after completing an internship with General Motors that led to her career at GE.What attracted her to Calendly and her philosophy around building a new team.The influence of her Chief People Officer, CEO, and CFO in getting lear

In this solo episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy is talking about making time to invest in yourself. Many people are givers and spend a lot of time giving to others but often feel it’s selfish to invest in their own development. Andy explains why investing in yourself gives you the ability to give more back to others.In this episode, you’ll hear:How investing in yourself allows you to give more to others because you’ll feel more energized and ready to invest in others.Why you should pursue development programs even if your company won’t pay for them.What engaging with others can do for your personal development journey.How Andy’s personal and professional development journey led to the founding of the Talent Development Think Tank Community.Andy’s announcement that the Talent Development Think Tank Conference is returning in 2023 and who Andy is bringing in to speak to conference attendees. Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Me

Andy welcomes Dr. Frank Nguyen to this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat. Frank is an author, speaker, and executive who specializes in transforming learning organizations through strategy and technology. He has led enterprise learning for Fortune companies, including a large well-known retailer, American Express, and Intel. He’s published extensively on the intersection of e-learning, instructional design, and performance support.Frank Nguyen is also a recipient of The Learning Guild Master and the ISPI Distinguished Dissertation awards. His work on compliance training learning strategy, business transformation, and technology has been recognized by Brandon Hall and Chief Learning Officer. Frank has served on a variety of learning industry committees for Adobe, ATD, B-JET, Brandon Hall, eLearning Guild, and ISPI.In this bonus episode, you’ll hear:7. Frank Nguyen’s proudest career moment and why it stands out in his memory.8. His biggest career mistake and what he learned from that situation.9. Why h

Andy welcomes Dr. Frank Nguyen to this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat. Frank is an author, speaker, and executive who specializes in transforming learning organizations through strategy and technology. He has led enterprise learning for Fortune companies, including a large well-known retailer, American Express, and Intel. He’s published extensively on the intersection of e-learning, instructional design, and performance support.Frank Nguyen is also a recipient of The Learning Guild Master and the ISPI Distinguished Dissertation awards. His work on compliance training learning strategy, business transformation, and technology has been recognized by Brandon Hall and Chief Learning Officer. Frank has served on a variety of learning industry committees for Adobe, ATD, B-JET, Brandon Hall, eLearning Guild, and ISPI.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Frank Nguyen landed in learning and development from the IT sector and discovered his niche.Why streamlining training can lead to more confidence and compete

Andy welcomes guests Tim Hagen and Massimo Backus to the show. Tim, Massimo, and Andy have all built businesses, and they decided to do this episode together to talk about the keys to building a successful business in the learning and development and talent development worlds.Massimo Backus was previously a practitioner in corporate L&D and organizational development and left his job two years ago to go out on his own as an executive coach and leadership development consultant.Tim Hagen is the head of progress coaching, which is a company that works with organizations to help get their people to do better coaching. Tim is a coach, but he’s focused on how to get your managers coaching better. Tim’s been running his business for more than 25 years.In this episode, you’ll hear:Why Tim Hagen decided to start his own coaching business and how Massimo made the transition to entrepreneurship.How interactions with internal colleagues matter even before you start your own business.The reason you can’t be afraid of

Andy welcomes repeat guest Massimo Backus this week on The Talent Development Hot Seat. He is an executive coach, speaker, and author of an upcoming book on compassionate leadership. Massimo has spent several years as a learning and development practitioner in multiple companies. He recently left the employee world to become an entrepreneur as a leadership development coach and facilitator.In this bonus episode, you’ll hear:6. Massimo Backus’ greatest career accomplishment and why he’s so proud of it.7. His biggest career mistake and what he learned from not trusting his instincts.8. What he views as one of the biggest challenges to overcome in talent development today.9. Why he’s so excited about the use of VR in talent development.10. His favorite recommended reading.11. Massimo’s advice for continuing to grow and advance your career path.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Connect with Massimo Backus:LinkedInWebsiteTDHS Episode 197Mentioned in

Andy welcomes repeat guest Massimo Backus this week on The Talent Development Hot Seat. He is an executive coach, speaker, and author of an upcoming book on compassionate leadership. Massimo has spent several years as a learning and development practitioner in multiple companies. He recently left the employee world to become an entrepreneur as a leadership development coach and facilitator.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Massimo Backus defines compassionate leadership and why the concept of self-compassion is important to good leadership.The three main components of the principle of self-compassion and why they are especially important for leaders.Why past successes aren’t indicative of future success as a manager and why management skills are usually learned through trial by fire.How you can find the right people to talk to about personal or professional issues and find the courage to be vulnerable.What self-kindness can do to help you bring your best at work.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoi

Andy welcomes Tom Bowen to this week’s Talent Development Hot Seat. Tom leads Learning and Development at Gem, a talent engagement platform. Tom has 15 years of experience in L&D and spent more than a decade abroad, mostly in Seoul, South Korea with shorter stints in India and Europe.As the first L&D hire at his past five companies, Tom Bowen thrives on the zero-to-one phase of building an L&D strategy and its platforms. When he isn’t building programs, Tom can be found spending his time exploring California with his partner, three young kids, and a sheepadoodle.In this bonus episode, you’ll hear:7. Tom Bowen’s greatest career accomplishment and what makes it stand out.8. His biggest career mistake and what it taught him.9. What he sees as one of the biggest challenges in talent development today.10. The talent development trend he’s following and what makes it exciting.11. Why he recommends the books Our Iceberg is Melting by John Kotter and Stories That Stick by Kindra Hall.12. The technology he

Andy welcomes Tom Bowen to this week’s Talent Development Hot Seat. Tom leads Learning and Development at Gem, a talent engagement platform. Tom has 15 years of experience in L&D and spent more than a decade abroad, mostly in Seoul, South Korea with shorter stints in India and Europe.As the first L&D hire at his past five companies, Tom Bowen thrives on the zero-to-one phase of building an L&D strategy and its platforms. When he isn’t building programs, Tom can be found spending his time exploring California with his partner, three young kids, and a sheepadoodle.In this episode, you’ll hear:Tom Bowen’s experience in the L&D world, some trends he’s noticed in L&D during his career, and what younger generations want from their employers.His approach to starting a new L&D role at a company and why that requires a business needs analysis.Why sales enablement is important even for those who work in L&D and how to assess what’s important for the needs of the business and what isn’t.What

In this solo episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy is sharing some tips for building your personal brand. He strongly believes there are benefits to being mindful and intentional about it, and leveraging a strong personal brand can help build a brand with your company. It can even help attract and retain talent at your organization. A personal brand is particularly important for entrepreneurs and growing a business.In this episode, you’ll hear:What a personal brand is, why you need one, and how being mindful of that brand can allow you to become more successful long-term.The factors that impact your personal brand and why that affects how people perceive your personal brand.How social media and your online persona contribute to your personal brand and form impressions of you even before someone meets you.Why building your personal brand as an expert on your topic can lead to more career opportunities and success.How your legacy is affected by your personal brand and what you’re known for. Conn

Competency models are at the core of HR practice from the talent development standpoint. However, companies are increasingly finding them irrelevant and even confusing as succession planning puts more emphasis on specific things that make a person suitable or unsuitable for a certain position. Joining Andy Storch today is Susan Schmitt, the CHRO of Applied Materials, who presents a comprehensive model of what she calls the “suitability model.” The suitability model is composed of four broad categories which can be used to effectively assess a person’s potential for a position or their performance in a current position. Susan also talks about her upcoming book with co-author Martha Finney, Healing at Work.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Connect with Susan Schmitt Winchester here:LinkedInMentioned in this episode:Think Tank conferenceGet your tickets now for the Talent Development Think Tank Conference https://tdtt.us/conference/

Andy's guest on The Talent Development Hot Seat this week is Travis Dommert. This week’s episode is a recording of the call that Travis recently conducted in the Talent Development Think Tank Community. Travis is the SVP of Talent at OneDigital. OneDigital is a company that brings together insurance, financial services, and HR consulting to help more than 100,000 businesses. They have about 2,400 employees and are based in the Atlanta area. During his tenure at OneDigital, Travis Dommert has helped transform the culture and turn leaders into talent magnets.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Travis Dommert landed at OneDigital and why his position has been perfect for him in this season of life.Why attracting and retaining talent has become such a priority for organizations and how leadership development ties into this topic.The reason you need to have a development plan in place and how your talent’s personal brand becomes a part of that.What talent marketing is and why it isn’t just advertising available jobs

Andy welcomes Dr. KimArie Yowell to this week’s The Talent Development Hot Seat. KimArie is the Chief People Officer for Rocket Central, a Detroit-based professional services company. She oversees the teams responsible for creating and implementing training initiatives, talent development, and organizational effectiveness strategies. She joined Quicken Loans as a Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience in client service, sales, and corporate education. KimArie has an intense passion for team member development and helping organizations thrive. She firmly believes that one’s ability to effectively lead a team and make an impact rests on their ability to be inclusive, build trust and create a dynamic, high-performing team.KimArie Yowell has received several awards and accolades, including being named one of Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2020), Savoy Magazine’s “Most Influential Women in Corporate America” (2019), and “40 Under 40” by the Michigan Chronicle for her exceptional achievements

Andy welcomes Dr. KimArie Yowell to this week’s The Talent Development Hot Seat. KimArie is the Chief People Officer for Rocket Central, a Detroit-based professional services company. She oversees the teams responsible for creating and implementing training initiatives, talent development, and organizational effectiveness strategies. She joined Quicken Loans as a Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience in client service, sales, and corporate education. KimArie has an intense passion for team member development and helping organizations thrive. She firmly believes that one’s ability to effectively lead a team and make an impact rests on their ability to be inclusive, build trust and create a dynamic, high-performing team.KimArie Yowell has received several awards and accolades, including being named one of Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2020), Savoy Magazine’s “Most Influential Women in Corporate America” (2019), and “40 Under 40” by the Michigan Chronicle for her exceptional achievements

Andy’s guest this week on The Talent Development Hot Seat is Jerry Dugan, Director of Organizational Effectiveness for a healthcare system in Dallas. Jerry has almost two decades of experience in the learning and development space and leads a small team that’s responsible for new hire orientation, leadership development, team building, and other instructional design duties.Jerry Dugan holds a Master of Science in Educational Technology from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and is a U.S. Army combat veteran. He lives in Dallas with his wife Olivia. They have two adult children, three cats, and a dog named Oreo.In this bonus episode, you’ll hear:6. Jerry Dugan’s proudest career accomplishment and what stands out about it.7. His biggest career mistake and what he learned from that failure.8. What he sees as the biggest challenge in talent development today.9. The trend he’s paying attention to and why it’s exciting.10. Why he recommends the book Fierce Conversations by Susan Scott and what you can learn f

Andy’s guest this week on The Talent Development Hot Seat is Jerry Dugan, Director of Organizational Effectiveness for a healthcare system in Dallas. Jerry has almost two decades of experience in the learning and development space and leads a small team that’s responsible for new hire orientation, leadership development, team building, and other instructional design duties.Jerry Dugan holds a Master of Science in Educational Technology from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and is a U.S. Army combat veteran. He lives in Dallas with his wife Olivia. They have two adult children, three cats, and a dog named Oreo.In this episode, you’ll hear:How Jerry Dugan landed in talent development after veering away from the medical school path and joining the Army.The problem he’s trying to solve in the corporate space, why he’s become so passionate about it, and how he applies a needs assessment to the problem.Why training often takes longer than managers believe it will and how Jerry makes the most of short, limite

In this solo episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy shares his thoughts on career development. He was inspired by a recent conversation with a friend at a large tech company who was feeling frustrated in her career. What do your people need to be happy in their careers? As Gen Z and younger Millennials take on more roles in the workplace, the number-one thing they desire at work is career growth. Andy outlines some ideas for talking to your people about this topic.In this episode, you’ll hear:What people want from their companies and their careers and why growth and contribution matter so much to your people.Why the Great Resignation is being fueled by people who feel unfulfilled or underappreciated at their companies and Andy’s advice for addressing the problem.What “stay” conversations are and how you can use those to address the needs of your employees in their careers.How you can begin to offer development opportunities within your company and offer access to other career paths within the organi