Talent Development Hot Seat podcast

Andy Storch
Talent Development Hot Seat podcast

The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast is a show dedicated to helping you develop the most important part of your organization – the people! Each week, Andy shares interviews with Talent Development professionals, thought leaders, and experts to share best practices, learn about the latest trends and find out what has been successful in the world of talent development. This podcast and community are designed to enable you to be successful in the world of Talent Development. If you work in Learning and Development (L&D) this is the podcast for you Be sure to check out our website and join our membership community to learn more and connect with other exceptional talent development professionals. https://tdtt.us/

  1. Important Principles for Career Success with Scott Jeffrey Miller, author of Career on Course

    4 DAYS AGO

    Important Principles for Career Success with Scott Jeffrey Miller, author of Career on Course

    Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Scott Jeffrey Miller, an eight-time bestselling author and the dynamic mind behind the "On Leadership with Scott Miller" podcast. Scott joins our host, Andy Storch, to dive deep into the world of career development and talent management. In this episode, Scott shares: The keys to owning your career, from building a personal brand and reputation to the significance of long-term career planningNetworking, the evolving trends in job tenure, and the essential role of hard work and a strong work ethicHow self-awareness and feedback can shape your careerThe importance of mentorship and flexible career goals Whether you're a leader aiming to guide your team or an individual on your professional journey, this episode is packed with actionable advice. Stay tuned as we explore the strategies behind successful career ownership and development with Scott Jeffrey Miller! Scott Jeffrey Miller is a highly sought-after speaker, 8-time bestselling author, and podcast host. He currently serves as FranklinCovey’s senior advisor on thought leadership. Prior to his advisor role, Scott was a twenty-five-year FranklinCovey associate, serving as the Chief Marketing Officer and Executive Vice President of thought leadership. He hosts On Leadership With Scott Miller, the world’s largest weekly leadership podcast. Scott is a partner in the Gray + Miller Agency (GMA), the fastest growing speaking, literary, and talent agency in the nation. Connect with Andy Storch here: Website LinkedIn Join us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community! Connect with Scott Jeffrey Miller: LinkedIn Website

    45 min
  2. Bonus Q&A with Laura Bartus

    DEC 5

    Bonus Q&A with Laura Bartus

    In this bonus Q&A with Laura, she shares: Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so farA trend that she is following in Talent Development right nowThe biggest challenge she sees in Talent Development todayBooks that have made a big impact on her lifeOne piece of career advice she has for you 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 up its patient education programs, and increase its reach to new groups of patients and caregivers. At Humana, Laura’s teams create, deliver, and track learning and development programs for the pharmacy organization’s 12,000 associates. This includes dispensingsites, call centers, professional tracks, and Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs. Laura’s organization effectiveness team tracks operational results and develops learning metrics strategy to improve their business impact. Laura leads development sessions for leaders and associates across the enterprise, and also externally at many industry events. Laura is passionate about coaching, providing employees with equitable advancement opportunities, building up a robust talent pipeline, and helping her team to be a valued partner to the business. Laura started out as a high school English teacher, teaching and learning a ton from some amazing teens. In the corporate world, Laura has done nearly every job in learning, moving through design, facilitation, and many leadership roles. She has been involved with several volunteer organizations. She has four crazy children – two of which are twins and three of which are boys. So she also has a crippling coffee addiction, and she really loves work trips. She finds sanity through taking hikes and reading new books. Don’t get her started on dad jokes, because it will delay your meeting for at least five minutes. Connect with Andy Storch here: Website LinkedIn Join us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community! Connect with Laura Bartus: LinkedIn

    15 min
  3. From Self-Compassion to Adaptive Leadership: Laura Bartus on Managing Organizational Transitions

    DEC 3

    From Self-Compassion to Adaptive Leadership: Laura Bartus on Managing Organizational Transitions

    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 up its patient education programs, and increase its reach to new groups of patients and caregivers. At Humana, Laura’s teams create, deliver, and track learning and development programs for the pharmacy organization’s 12,000 associates. This includes dispensingsites, call centers, professional tracks, and Pharmacists and Pharmacy Techs. Laura’s organization effectiveness team tracks operational results and develops learning metrics strategy to improve their business impact. Laura leads development sessions for leaders and associates across the enterprise, and also externally at many industry events. Laura is passionate about coaching, providing employees with equitable advancement opportunities, building up a robust talent pipeline, and helping her team to be a valued partner to the business. Laura started out as a high school English teacher, teaching and learning a ton from some amazing teens. In the corporate world, Laura has done nearly every job in learning, moving through design, facilitation, and many leadership roles. She has been involved with several volunteer organizations. She has four crazy children – two of which are twins and three of which are boys. So she also has a crippling coffee addiction, and she really loves work trips. She finds sanity through taking hikes and reading new books. Don’t get her started on dad jokes, because it will delay your meeting for at least five minutes. Connect with Andy Storch here: Website LinkedIn Join us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community! Connect with Laura Bartus: LinkedIn

    37 min
  4. Bonus Q&A with Janina Norton

    NOV 28

    Bonus Q&A with Janina Norton

    In this bonus Q&A with Janina, she shares: Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so farA trend that she is following in Talent Development right nowThe biggest challenge she sees in Talent Development todayBooks that have made a big impact on her lifeOne piece of career advice she has for you Janina is Group Head of Culture at AXA with core priorities focused on bringing thought leadership and strategic direction on matters relating to employee listening and culture measurement, culture transformation, employee experience and hybrid working. She has deep professional expertise in topics spanning across organisational transformation, inclusion and diversity, employee experience, global culture measurement and employee listening and leadership development. Janina has led on employee engagement strategies and initiatives across multiple sectors, including insurance, asset management, international mining, and arts. Janina is passionate about building organisations that enable their people to be the best that they can and which leverage the power of diverse perspectives. She seeks to create work cultures which energise, inspire and reward the contributions of their people in alignment with the organisations goals and purpose. Janina firmly believes in applying a bottom-up method – actively seeking the voice and involvement of those who are on the frontline - in tandem with iconic, top-down initiatives. Her approach is driven by a strong conviction that the customer experience is directly influenced by the quality of the employee experience. Janina was recognised in 2022 within People Management’s list of 50 UK champions as an individual providing outstanding employee experience in their organisation and/or actively working to prioritise and transform their EX. Connect with Andy Storch here: Website LinkedIn Join us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community! Connect with Janina Norton: LinkedIn

    13 min
  5. Driving Employee Experience and Culture at AXA with Janina Norton

    NOV 26

    Driving Employee Experience and Culture at AXA with Janina Norton

    Today, we're excited to dive deep into the world of organizational culture and employee experience with our special guest, Janina Norton, the Group Head of Culture at AXA. This episode explores Janina's wealth of experience in culture transformation, employee engagement, and hybrid working. We discuss AXA's strategies for cultural measurement and transformationTheir innovative "We Care" program aimed at employee well-being The importance of authenticity and purpose in maintaining a strong organizational cultureValuable advice on crafting effective employee surveys and turning insights into meaningful actions that drive real impact in the workplace Janina is Group Head of Culture at AXA with core priorities focused on bringing thought leadership and strategic direction on matters relating to employee listening and culture measurement, culture transformation, employee experience and hybrid working. She has deep professional expertise in topics spanning across organisational transformation, inclusion and diversity, employee experience, global culture measurement and employee listening and leadership development. Janina has led on employee engagement strategies and initiatives across multiple sectors, including insurance, asset management, international mining, and arts. Janina is passionate about building organisations that enable their people to be the best that they can and which leverage the power of diverse perspectives. She seeks to create work cultures which energise, inspire and reward the contributions of their people in alignment with the organisations goals and purpose. Janina firmly believes in applying a bottom-up method – actively seeking the voice and involvement of those who are on the frontline - in tandem with iconic, top-down initiatives. Her approach is driven by a strong conviction that the customer experience is directly influenced by the quality of the employee experience. Janina was recognised in 2022 within People Management’s list of 50 UK champions as an individual providing outstanding employee experience in their organisation and/or actively working to prioritise and transform their EX. Connect with Andy Storch here: Website LinkedIn Join us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community! Connect with Janina Norton: LinkedIn

    35 min
4.9
out of 5
126 Ratings

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The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast is a show dedicated to helping you develop the most important part of your organization – the people! Each week, Andy shares interviews with Talent Development professionals, thought leaders, and experts to share best practices, learn about the latest trends and find out what has been successful in the world of talent development. This podcast and community are designed to enable you to be successful in the world of Talent Development. If you work in Learning and Development (L&D) this is the podcast for you Be sure to check out our website and join our membership community to learn more and connect with other exceptional talent development professionals. https://tdtt.us/

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