The Talent Development Hot Seat

Today, we're thrilled to dive into an illuminating conversation with Laura Bartus, an expert in change management and adaptive leadership. Laura shares her journey of transitioning from a high school English teacher to a Chief Learning Officer at Humana, where her team oversees the learning and development of 12,000 associates across various sectors.In this episode:The importance of self-compassion during transitionsThe critical role of mentorshipThe grieving process associated with changeThe importance of effective communicationThe necessity of building programs that support others through similar experiences. Laura's insights on managing fear and turning challenges into opportunities are invaluable for anyone navigating change within their organizations.Laura Bartus is the Chief Learning Officer for the Human Health Project and the head of learning and development for CenterWell Pharmacy, a division of Humana. At the Human Health Project, Laura helps the organization set near-term and future strategy, scale