Training Matters

InterAction Training

Training expert Honey Shelton brings in performance-improvement experts as they discuss real-world scenarios and offer advice on how to improve day-to-day operations, professional development, and business skills.

  1. 08/31/2018

    Creating an Atmosphere of Excellence for Team Members and Customers

    In this episode of Training Matters Honey Shelton talks to Yolanda Garcia, Executive Vice President and Chief Client Experience Officer at WestStar Bank. Yolanda has made it her passion to establish a climate in which team members can thrive and customers have memorable experiences. These are the two pillars that Yolanda built her philosophy on. Tune in to hear her story.

    21 min

  2. 05/23/2018

    What's Trending on the Compliance Front

    Mary Beth Guard discusses compliance concerns in a world where new privacy scandals seem to emerge weekly. What's your privacy policy? Do you have a fool-proof process in place for reporting malpractices? Mary Beth also brings up the repeal of Dodd-Frank and workplace equality in this must-hear episode of Training Matters.

    20 min

  3. 04/25/2018

    Advice from a Coaching Expert

    Are you looking to smooth out a little wrinkle in your career life or are you in need of intensive help? Honey Shelton talks to coaching expert Pamela Grant about being stuck in a rut. Do you have a coworker that interrupts you at the most inconvenient times? Pamela will teach you how to set boundaries and deal with intrusiveness. Learn to recognize and avoid the traps we keep falling for and the detours we keep taking in our daily interactions. Pamela and Honey also discuss the difference between an internal and external coach and how to recognize when you need coaching.

    17 min

  4. 03/15/2018

    Deepening the Human Connection

    Why is the subject of human connection so important to your business now? Why should you pay attention to human engagement and how do you start deepening the connection you have with your customers? Joe Sullivan is an expert on the topic and today he shares why and how to deepen your human connections in an increasingly digital world.

    25 min

  5. 01/09/2018

    Staying One Step Ahead of Your HR Headaches

    Honey visits with Stacey Barnier about today's HR headaches. They discuss how to keep employees engaged, how a SHRM certification can help HR professionals and which challenges face the human resource department faces in 2018, one of which of course is the increased awareness and attention to sexual harassment.

    25 min
  6. Process Improvement for the Front Desk and the Call Center

    11/29/2017

    Process Improvement for the Front Desk and the Call Center

    Is this really the best use of my time? How often do you ask yourself that question? I bet quite often! We all strive to be more efficient with our time, effort, and money. Where we often fail is in deciding what on a process to make a meaningful change or break a bad habit. Honey Shelton talks to Karen Wiehoff, a process improvement expert, and InterAction Training's newest speaker! They discuss how to approach processes you want to improve in the call center, front desk, or any customer facing role. How can you make your call center more efficient? How do decide what processes need improvement and how do you curb resistance to change? About our Guest Karen C. Wiehoff has more than 30 years of executive management experience. Her career has afforded her in-depth expertise in such areas as leadership, consulting, relationship management, human resources, marketing, and regulatory and compliance initiatives. Before she joined InterAction Training, Karen was the Senior Engagement Manager for a national consulting firm where she partnered and consulted with organizations through strategic planning, change management, and process improvement initiatives.

    24 min
  7. The Equifax Data Breach

    09/27/2017

    The Equifax Data Breach

    Honey invites Chad Knutson back to the studio to talk about the Equifax data breach. How did it happen? Could it happen again? How does it affect me? How do I protect my information? Chad also talks about implementing a business plan to prevent such a breach from happening at your institution and about the opportunity your bank or credit union has to help customers or members take appropriate action. About our Guest Chad Knutson is a co-founder and Senior Information Security Consultant for SBS CyberSecurity, a premier cybersecurity consulting and audit firm dedicated to making a positive impact on the banking and financial services industry, and has served as President of the SBS Institute since 2013. Chad maintains his CISSP, CISA, and CRISC certifications, and received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems and his Master of Science in Information Assurance from Dakota State University. Chad is dedicated to educating industry professionals about cybersecurity. While consulting with financial institutions, he saw the need to empower employees to be better prepared to confidently handle cybersecurity threats, create and manage strong information security programs, and understand ever-changing regulations at their institution. He was a driving force in the development of the SBS Institute certification program, which is uniquely designed to serve the banking industry by providing banking specific, role-based certifications cyber education. The SBS Institute has grown to include over ten certifications and State Association partners in over 30 states.

    25 min
  8. Are You a Product Seller or a Problem Solver?

    08/30/2017

    Are You a Product Seller or a Problem Solver?

    Your brand on the outside is only as strong as it is on the inside. Honey Shelton welcomes Steve Schmidt to the study as they discuss how to identify and embrace a sales mentality at your bank or credit union, all while making sure you maintain your unique identity. question: What does selling really mean to you? This episode is all about the extended relationship with your customers and will help you answer this simple, yet tough question: Are you simply providing a service or are you a trusted advisor or even a partner to your customers? Steve will introduce you to the 5 dimensions that impact sales performance and the 5 expectations customers have. Discover how to improve sales performance and the real value of a customer centric sales culture and how heightened trust can create win-win-win situations for your customer, financial institution, and employees. Take your brand promise from a statement on a poster to something all your employees believe in! About our Guest Steve Schmidt is an Executive Partner with Integrity Solutions®, a professional services firm that specializes in performance improvement in the areas of sales, service, and coaching. He is involved in business development and managing strategic account relationships, with a strong emphasis in the Financial Service and Insurance sectors. Steve has 11 years of experience developing and implementing revenue generating tools and programs across the sales network. Steve’s broad scope of sales process and sales operations expertise combine to provide insightful and result-producing solutions.  Steve has an undergraduate Business Management degree from the University of South Dakota and a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.

    21 min
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Training expert Honey Shelton brings in performance-improvement experts as they discuss real-world scenarios and offer advice on how to improve day-to-day operations, professional development, and business skills.

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  • Creator
    InterAction Training
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2018
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright InterAction Training
  • Show Website
    Training Matters