Development Reimagined

Anita Gouveia and Chinwe Grace Jones
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It started with a bold LinkedIn comment—and sparked a podcast. When a Fortune article revealed that managers were firing recent grads they had just hired, Chinwe ("Chin") Grace Jones and Anita Gouveia picked up the thread and never put it down. Now they’re bringing that energy to Development Reimagined—a weekly conversation where ideas fly, perspectives collide, and learning professionals feel seen. Chin, a leadership and team development coach who works across industries, joins Anita, a seasoned organizational expert with deep internal insights, to explore the shifting realities of workplace learning, talent development, and what it really takes to build people-first cultures. Part think tank, part friend-to-friend download, part strategic brainstorming session—each episode delivers practical insights and fresh thinking for HR and L&D professionals working in complex B2B organizations. From bold questions to big a-ha moments, you’ll leave every episode with one thing: a new idea worth trying.

  1. 6d ago

    Replay of Reimagining Purpose

    We hope you’re having an amazing summer! Anita and Chin are still enjoying their summer break, but we wanted to invite you to revisit this episode on purpose. Sometimes a second listen meets you differently and reveals an insight you may not have caught the first time. What if purpose is not something you discover someday… but something you live today? In this episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita explore what it really means to reimagine purpose at work and in life. Inspired by Jane Goodall’s powerful message to a nine-year-old aspiring biologist, this conversation challenges leaders and organizations to stop postponing purpose and start nurturing it now. They unpack whether purpose is fixed or evolving, why so many adults feel disconnected from meaning, and how organizations can create space for employees to experiment, express, and connect their personal purpose to their professional roles. If organizations expect alignment with their mission, should they not also care about the individual purpose each person brings through the door? In this episode, we explore:Why purpose does not have to wait for a title, degree, or future milestoneWhether purpose is fixed or simply shows up differently over timeHow leaders can help employees connect their deeper purpose to everyday workWhy asking “What is your purpose?” may be a transformative interview questionThe role HR, L&D, and executives play in creating environments where purpose can shine📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions? Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com. 🎯 Sponsored by HIGHER A gamified leadership development program built for first-line managers and their teams—designed to build leadership character, develop practical skills, and unleash team brilliance in the flow of real work. www.takemyteamhigher.com.

    Replay of Reimagining Purpose

  2. Aug 5

    Replay of Reimagining Employee Engagement

    Hope you’re having an amazing summer! While we’re on break, we’re replaying a few episodes worth a second listen. We hope you enjoy this one again! Only one in five employees worldwide are engaged at work. Let that sink in. In this episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita take a bold look at why decades of engagement surveys and well-intended programs have not moved the needle and what needs to shift. Together, they explore a reimagined view of employee engagement that moves beyond perks, pulse surveys, and engagement theater toward energy, ownership, belonging, and leadership capability. If employee engagement truly drives performance, then it is time to rethink what we measure, how we measure it, and who is equipped to influence it. In this episode, we explore: Why traditional engagement surveys are lagging indicators and often create more frustration than insightA new way to think about engagement as ownership, energy, and connection rather than satisfactionWhat managers need to know and be able to do to lead engaged employees day to dayHow real-time signals like retention, absences, communication patterns, and meeting energy may offer better insight than annual surveysWhy HR and L&D have an opportunity to move from compliance drivers to culture catalysts📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions? Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com. 🎯 Sponsored by HIGHER - A gamified leadership development program built for first-line managers and their teams—designed to build leadership character, develop practical skills, and unleash team brilliance in the flow of real work.www.takemyteamhigher.com.

    Replay of Reimagining Employee Engagement

  3. Jul 29

    Replay of Reimagining Trust

    Anita and Chin are taking a well-deserved break, so please enjoy this replay of one their favorite episodes. Trust isn’t lost in one big moment. It’s shaped in the small ones you repeat every day. In this episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita reimagine trust through a powerful lens: conditioning. From a funny Zoom moment that reveals how easily we operate on autopilot, to the reality that trust patterns begin forming in early childhood, this conversation breaks down why trust is far more than tenure, titles, or authority. You will hear practical insights for HR leaders, L&D professionals, and people first executives who are navigating return to office tension, generational shifts, broken reliability, and the hidden trust gaps underneath performance issues, change fatigue, and collaboration breakdowns. They also introduce actionable strategies you can apply immediately, including trust audits, trust as a two-way agreement, micro moment deposits and withdrawals, surprise empowerment moments, and a fresh way to approach broken trust through renewal instead of “rebuilding.” If you support first line managers, this episode will help you strengthen trust without relying on mandates, assumptions, or outdated leadership habits. 📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions? Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com. 🎯 Sponsored by HIGHER A gamified leadership development program built for first-line managers and their teams—designed to build leadership character, develop practical skills, and unleash team brilliance in the flow of real work.www.takemyteamhigher.com.

    Replay of Reimagining Trust

  4. Jul 22

    Replay of Reimagining Workplace Disputes

    We are officially on summer break, please enjoy this replay of Episode 22. In this episode of Development Reimagined, we dive into a workplace reality that every leader has faced but few know how to navigate well: workplace disputes. But we’re not talking about dramatic blowups or HR escalations. We’re talking about the everyday tension, misunderstandings, personality clashes, triggers, and unspoken frustrations that quietly damage relationships, trust, and productivity. Chinwe Grace Jones and Anita Gouveia explore what it means to reimagine disputes as something that can strengthen teams, not break them. They ask bold questions like:What if conflict wasn’t the problem, but avoidance was?What’s really at the root of workplace disputes—process issues or personal disconnect?And how do leaders build the skill and courage to address tension early, before it festers into disengagement and resentment? You’ll hear insights on fear as the hidden driver behind many disputes, why understanding human behavior changes everything, and how emotional triggers can turn small disagreements into major divides. The conversation also explores practical reimagined approaches like restorative practices, mediation, and even the idea of team member therapy to support deeper personal-rooted tension. Whether you’re an HR leader, people manager, L&D professional, or executive trying to strengthen team trust and performance, this episode offers a human-centered, practical perspective on conflict, resolution, and leading through tension with more clarity and confidence. 📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions? Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com. 🎯 Sponsored by HIGHER A gamified leadership development program built for first-line managers and their teams—designed to build leadership character, develop practical skills, and unleash team brilliance in the flow of real work.www.takemyteamhigher.com.

    Replay of Reimagining Workplace Disputes

  5. Jul 15

    Reimagining Leadership Well-Being

    What happens when exhaustion becomes so normal that leaders begin wearing it as a badge of honor? In this episode of Development Reimagined, Anita and Chin sit down with executive coach and best-selling author Isabelle Tremblay to reimagine leadership well-being. Together, they explore why burnout often goes unnoticed until a leader can no longer function at their usual level, how workplace systems unintentionally reward overwork, and why well-being cannot rest solely on the individual. The conversation also examines the important role executives, HR leaders, and managers play in creating cultures where rest, boundaries, mental health, and sustainable performance are genuinely supported. You will also hear practical ways leaders can reclaim their time, purpose, and energy without waiting for a crisis to force a reset. In this episode, you will learn: Why a loss of joy may be one of the earliest signs of burnoutHow hustle culture connects achievement, output, and identityWhy well-being initiatives fail when workloads and expectations remain unchangedHow leaders can model healthy boundaries, rest, and renewalFour practices for quieting mental noise and creating more sustainable rhythms Leadership well-being is not simply about offering wellness resources. It is about building a workplace where people do not have to sacrifice their health to prove their commitment.  📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions? Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com. 🎯 Sponsored by HIGHER A gamified leadership development program built for first-line managers and their teams—designed to build leadership character, develop practical skills, and unleash team brilliance in the flow of real work. www.takemyteamhigher.com.

    Reimagining Leadership Well-Being

  6. Jul 8

    Reimagining Contribution

    Have you ever worked hard behind the scenes, only to feel like your contribution was invisible? In this episode, we are reimagining contribution and exploring why some of the most meaningful work in organizations often goes unnoticed. From late nights, emotional labor, and change support to stabilizing the team, reducing friction, and keeping people connected, not every contribution shows up in a report.We talk about the difference between visible output and invisible impact, why leaders often default to recognizing the whole team, and how more specific acknowledgment can help people feel truly seen and valued.Key takeaways:Contribution is not always equal, and it is not always visible.Leaders need to recognize both direct results and the unseen behaviors that support those results.Specific acknowledgment matters more than general praise.Project debriefs can be used to uncover hidden contributions.Peer-to-peer recognition helps surface impact leaders may not see.📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions? Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com. 🎯 Sponsored by HIGHER A gamified leadership development program built for first-line managers and their teams—designed to build leadership character, develop practical skills, and unleash team brilliance in the flow of real work. www.takemyteamhigher.com.

    Reimagining Contribution

  7. Jul 1

    Replay of Reimagining Organizational Structure

    Originally aired as Episode 4, we’re replaying one of our most popular conversations during this holiday week. Does your org chart reflect how work actually gets done—or just how power is stacked? In this episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita explore what it means to rethink organizational structure in today’s workplace. From team size and decision-making authority to invisible hierarchies and outdated reporting lines, they expose what’s broken—and what could be built instead. You’ll hear:Why some reporting lines create confusion instead of clarityThe hidden ways structure impacts morale, collaboration, and creativityWhen flat structures work—and when they don’tHow to evolve your org chart to reflect purpose, not just positionWhether you're in HR, OD, or leadership, this episode will spark new ways to think about power, performance, and the structures shaping your team’s success.  📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions? Visit https://reimaginingwithus.com Sponsored by HIGHER A gamified leadership development program—and a reimagined solution for HR Business Partners and L&D leaders ready to support their overburdened first-line managers in growing their teams and their impact. 🌐 Learn more at www.TakeMyTeamHIGHER.com

    Replay of Reimagining Organizational Structure

  8. Jun 24

    Reimagining Sustainability and Social Responsibility - Part 2

    What should organizations do when social issues are impacting their employees, but the issue feels too sensitive, too political, or too risky to address? In Part 2 of our conversation on sustainability and social responsibility, we move beyond public statements and explore what it really means for organizations to care for their people when social issues show up at work. From employee concerns about company affiliations to pay equity, psychological safety, values alignment, and the role of HR, this episode invites leaders to rethink silence, responsibility, and the gray areas in between.This is not about organizations fixing every social issue. It is about creating space, listening well, looking inward, and making sure the values on the wall are actually being lived in the workplace. Key Takeaways: Why silence during major social issues can create a hidden cost inside the organizationHow HR and people leaders can create space for employees without forcing the company to “take sides”Why values should guide how organizations respond to external and internal social issuesHow pay equity, fairness, and ethical decision-making are part of social responsibilityWhy leaders must model the same standards they expect employees to follow📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions? Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com. 🎯 Sponsored by HIGHER A gamified leadership development program built for first-line managers and their teams—designed to build leadership character, develop practical skills, and unleash team brilliance in the flow of real work. www.takemyteamhigher.com.

    Reimagining Sustainability and Social Responsibility - Part 2
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It started with a bold LinkedIn comment—and sparked a podcast. When a Fortune article revealed that managers were firing recent grads they had just hired, Chinwe ("Chin") Grace Jones and Anita Gouveia picked up the thread and never put it down. Now they’re bringing that energy to Development Reimagined—a weekly conversation where ideas fly, perspectives collide, and learning professionals feel seen. Chin, a leadership and team development coach who works across industries, joins Anita, a seasoned organizational expert with deep internal insights, to explore the shifting realities of workplace learning, talent development, and what it really takes to build people-first cultures. Part think tank, part friend-to-friend download, part strategic brainstorming session—each episode delivers practical insights and fresh thinking for HR and L&D professionals working in complex B2B organizations. From bold questions to big a-ha moments, you’ll leave every episode with one thing: a new idea worth trying.

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  • Creator
    Anita Gouveia and Chinwe Grace Jones
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025. Anita Gouveia and Chinwe Grace Jones
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