Best Andy Storch Podcasts (2025)

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Own Your Career, Own Your Life: Andy Storch on How to Take Charge of Your Path 42:34

3d ago42:34

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Andy Storch is an author, consultant, coach, speaker and facilitator on a mission to get the most out of life and inspire others to do the same. He is the author of the book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, which is designed to help professionals stop drifting and take control of their futures. Andy is also the host of three podcasts, including The …

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Unlocking Business Artistry: Creativity, Leadership, and Innovation with Nir Hindie 35:55

4d ago35:55

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Today on the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast, I’m joined by Nir Hindie—international keynote speaker, founder of The Artian, and passionate advocate for merging business with artistic creativity. With clients like Google, SAP, and TikTok, and a background teaching at institutions such as IE Business School, Harvard, and MIT, Nir is renowned for…

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Getting Real: Sarah Bridges on Starting Where You Are in Leadership 33:59

11d ago33:59

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Dr. Sarah Bridges, PhD, is the founder and leader of Bridges, with 25 years’ experience as a psychologist, executive coach, speaker, writer and leadership advisor. Dr. Bridges is known for offering challenging, yet practical, solutions to help people break through their own assumptions, discover their potential and build cohesive teams. One of the …

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Are your leaders leveraging their personal brands? (Solo) 18:32

11d ago18:32

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Today, Andy Storch takes a solo seat behind the mic for a focused, practical deep-dive into one of the most pressing and misunderstood topics in talent development: the power and ROI of personal brand, not just for individuals, but for your organization as a whole. Drawing from years of personal experience, ongoing research, and real-world examples…

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Go Full Idiot: Rick Lozano on The Secret Sauce to Authentic Leadership 46:34

18d ago46:34

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Authenticity is the name of the game, and if you want to bring something to life, you can't go half idiot—you gotta commit 100%. In this episode, we dive into the art of going "all in" with our ideas, inspired by the worlds of improv and comedy. Our guest, Rick Lozano, shares his journey of merging music with leadership and talent development, illu…

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Building People-Centric Cultures and Coaching Leaders with Garry Ridge, Former CEO of WD40 45:04

18d ago45:04

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Today, I’m joined by Garry Ridge—beloved leadership coach, former CEO and Chairman of WD-40 Company, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for people-first workplace cultures. In this candid and energizing conversation, Garry and I dig into what it truly means to foster a workplace where people feel safe, valued, and connected—a space where a…

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Navigating Change Management, Career Growth, and Field Enablement with Brittany Honor from Boston Scientific 44:33

25d ago44:33

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Today, I’m talking with Brittany Honor—a dynamic leader with more than 12 years of experience spanning the medical device and consumer packaged goods industries. In this inspiring and practical conversation, Brittany and I dig into the realities of learning and development, change management, and field enablement—particularly in fast-paced and high…

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From Rookie to Rockstar: Kristine Engman on Her Journey to Building High-Performing Teams 44:56

25d ago44:56

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Authenticity is the name of the game in leadership, and today we’re diving deep into what that really means. We're chatting with Kristine Engman, a total rockstar in building high-performing teams, and trust me, she’s got some solid gold nuggets of wisdom to share. We tackle the idea that being vulnerable as a leader can actually pack a punch in bu…

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How to think about AI in Owning Your Career 16:56

25d ago16:56

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Today I'm sharing some thoughts about how to embrace AI and avoid being disrupted in a new world dominated by AI. If you are worried about losing your job to AI, this is one you'll want to listen to. For more guidance on owning your career, check out my book: Own Your Career Own Your Life available on Amazon Free resources on my website Follow me o…

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How to Navigate Uncertainty with Systems Thinking - Donna Dupont 31:35

29d ago31:35

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Ever feel overwhelmed when everything seems to be changing at once? Donna Dupont transforms that chaos into clarity using systems thinking. She spots patterns others miss and finds leverage points in complex situations that can transform how leaders make decisions under uncertainty. With over 25 years helping organisations navigate complexity—from …

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Step Up Your Game: Michael Stewart on Aligning Leadership Development with Organizational Goals 40:27

1M ago40:27

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Michael Stewart, for the past 25 years, has consulted to hundreds of organizations ranging from the Fortune 50 to small non-profits. He has partnered with numerous thought leaders and organizations including David Campbell, Marshall Goldsmith, Blanchard, CCL, Covey, Lominger, Korn/Ferry and others. He is known for data driven solutions that appeal …

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Creative Talent Development on a Small Team in Professional Services with Kelsey Kelly from Point B 36:22

1M ago36:22

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Today, I am talking with Kelsey Kelly who is Manager of Learning and Employee Experience at Point B, a small professional services firm. In this conversation Kelsey and I dive into the real-world challenges and opportunities of building impactful learning cultures—especially within professional services firms that demand both continuous client valu…

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How to Talk to Anyone Like a Barber - Tom Davies 30:38

1M ago30:38

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Ever wondered how barbers get complete strangers to open up within minutes? Tom Davies has mastered this art whilst cutting hair across continents. From serving in the military to building a loyal following as "Yorkshireman Abroad" on TikTok, he's learned to connect with everyone from closed-off Russians to addiction-struggling regulars. Working at…

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From Annual Agony to Quarterly Joy: JD Slaughter on Rethinking Feedback 42:27

1M ago42:27

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JD Slaughter is a People and Talent Leader based in Arlington, VA. He is currently building a high performing organization at Huge. Previously he worked as a Consultant at Korn Ferry and CEB in Washington, DC. JD is all about driving growth through a strong culture and smart people strategies. He has a solid track record in every aspect of the Peop…

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Building a Learn It All Culture with Damon Lembi from LearnIt: Trends and Insights for Talent Development 38:38

1M ago38:38

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Today, Andy Storch welcomes Damon Lembi—CEO of Learn It, host of the Learn It All Podcast, and two-time bestselling author—back to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast for a deep dive into building world-class learning cultures. In this candid conversation, Andy and Damon explore what separates “learn it all” organizations from “know it all” cul…

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How to Unlock The Hidden Power of Conversations - Ian Rowland 29:23

1M ago29:23

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Ever wonder why some people can walk into any room and instantly connect with strangers? Ian Rowland has spent 40 years mastering this exact skill. As a professional explainer who's worked with everyone from the FBI to Google to Coca-Cola, he's discovered that most of us squander 99% of the potential in our conversations. From being a member of the…

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Lead Like a Boss: Teresa Sande's Tips for Crushing Your Leadership Game 44:24

2M ago44:24

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Speaker Teresa Sande is CEO and Founder of Mirror Mirror Strategies, and author of Find Your Fierce: Interrupt Imposter Syndrome and Own your Success. Before publishing her book and launching her firm, she had a successful 25-year career with global corporate experience as an executive at companies like Intel, Capital One, Cargill, and UnitedHealth…

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Never Lead Alone - Unlocking Team Potential Through Collaborative Leadership with Keith Ferrazzi 42:12

2M ago42:12

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Today, Andy Storch welcomes Keith Ferrazzi—#1 New York Times bestselling author, renowned management thinker, and founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight—to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast. In this energizing episode, Andy and Keith go deep into the future of work, the enduring power of connection, and how leaders and talent professionals can naviga…

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How to Turn Purpose into your Strategic Advantage - Alex Brueckmann 27:42

2M ago27:42

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Ever wonder why some companies thrive with clear direction whilst others stumble despite having brilliant strategies? Alex Brueckmann has cracked the code on turning organisational purpose into measurable strategic advantage through his Nine Elements of Organisational Identity framework. As a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "The Strategy …

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Unlocking Leadership Gold: Al Dea on How Developing Your Team is the Real MVP 41:25

2M ago41:25

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Al Dea is a speaker, entrepreneur, consultant, and podcast host. He advises leaders across industries to help them understand how the workplace is changing, and the implications for leading and growing people and organizations. Drawing on his work advising the next generation of managers and leaders across diverse companies and industries ranging f…

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Upskilling Frontline Workers and Cultivating People Potential: Lessons from Chipotle and Din Tai Fung with Eric DiCenzo-Crotallo 46:48

2M ago46:48

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Today, Andy Storch welcomes Eric DiCenzo-Crotallo—Vice President of Talent, Learning, and Communication at Din Tai Fung and former Director of Talent and Learning Development at Chipotle—to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast. In this value-packed episode, Andy and Eric explore what it really takes to build world-class talent development for ho…

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How to Own Your Career Through the Power of Networking - Andy Storch 32:16

2M ago32:16

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Ever felt stuck waiting for opportunities to find you? Andy Storch transformed his approach by recognising that career success isn't about going it alone—it's about strategically building relationships that open doors. From his first job at 15 through to becoming an author, speaker, and founder of multiple successful ventures, every major opportuni…

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A New Paradigm: Corey Criswell on adapting to our new world. 40:13

2M ago40:13

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Corey Criswell is the Chief Leadership Officer at Adeption. She brings 25+ years of experience in the field of adult development honed by consulting with companies around the globe and in a $100B, Fortune 30 company. Today we're talking about harnessing AI for Leadership Development. Change is the predominant theme of today's discourse, as we delve…

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Inclusive Leadership and the Power of Self-awareness with Ingrid Hu Dahl 44:50

2M ago44:50

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Today, Andy Storch welcomes Ingrid Hu Dahl—leadership coach, author, and founder —to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast. With two decades of experience across corporate, media, nonprofit, and social justice sectors, Ingrid shares her powerful journey from creating spaces for identity expression in youth programs to designing inclusive leadersh…

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How to Simplify Leadership Like an Air Force Pilot 31:42

2M ago31:42

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Ever wondered how fighter pilots handle multiple critical inputs simultaneously without crashing? Matt Gjertsen took that same ability to process complexity and applied it to leadership development. From instructing Air Force pilots to leading training at SpaceX, Matt discovered that great leadership boils down to three essential elements: building…

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From Insight to Habit: Steve Semler on Simulations to Level Up Your Leadership Game 41:03

2M ago41:03

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Steve is a story-shaping strategist and simulation architect—equal parts executive coach, instructional design expert, fantasy world-builder, and MMO tactician. By day, he coaches overworked tech leaders, design high-impact L&D systems, and architect enterprise learning tech stacks with surgical precision. By night, he authors things like superhero…

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The Coffee Code: How Marc Reede Turns Conversations into Career-Defining Connections 44:09

2M ago44:09

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Today, Andy Storch welcomes Marc Reede, a lecture agent, and author of "The Coffee Code," to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast. Marc shares his unique journey of connecting celebrities and organizations for speaking engagements, providing him with firsthand access to insights from influential figures across sports, business, and literature. D…

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How to Get Inside Your Buyer’s Head like a Prospector - Mafalda Johannsen 32:23

2M ago32:23

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Ever wonder how top sales professionals convince complete strangers to give them time? Mafalda Johannsen transforms cold outreach through her unique "professional stalking" framework - deeply researching prospects to create meaningful connections when they have no reason to care. Her approach has delivered extraordinary results, with one campaign i…

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Inclusion in the Midst of Pushback: Cecilia Stanton Adams on Navigating Pushback with Style 41:40

2M ago41:40

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Guest, Cecilia Stanton Adams, CEO, Organization and Leadership Development consultant at the Diversity Institute and Stanton Adams consulting deep dive today into the shift from "culture fit" to "culture contribution," and let me tell you, it's a game-changer! Instead of just asking how folks fit into the existing mold, we're all about figuring out…

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From Talent Development to Head of HR: Julie Rodda’s Journey and Culture Transformation 54:44

2M ago54:44

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In this episode, host Andy Storch welcomes Julie Rodda, SVP and Head of Culture and People at iRhythm Technologies, to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast. Julie’s career path is a compelling story of curiosity, adaptability, and embracing unexpected opportunities—starting as an organizational psychologist, moving through consulting and interna…

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How to Find Your Authentic Voice Like a Professional Actor - Salima Saxton 26:52

3M ago26:52

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Ever felt like you've lost touch with what truly makes you tick? Salima Saxton transforms leaders by helping them reconnect with their authentic voice. As a Moth MainStage storyteller, actor, and relational dynamics coach, she bridges the gap between performative speaking and genuine communication that resonates deeply with audiences. From forgetti…

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Leveraging LinkedIn to Build your Network and personal Brand - Celebrating 30K 11:29

3M ago11:29

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I just hit 30K followers on Linkedin and wanted to take a moment to celebrate and talk about how I think about leveraging LinkedIn to build your network and personal brand. You can read more about networking, personal brand, and LinkedIn, in my book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, available on Amazon and get free resources on my website: http://and…

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⁠Building a Global Learning Culture with Fabio Sacoman, VP of L&D at Expedia Group 47:27

3M ago47:27

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In this episode, host Andy Storch sits down with Fabio Sacoman, Vice President of Learning and Development at Expedia Group. Fabio’s journey into the world of learning and talent development is anything but typical—starting as a chemical engineer in Brazil, working at General Electric, and then spending 18 years building a successful consultancy be…

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How to Get Media Attention Like a Broadcast PR Expert - Josh Wheeler 28:39

3M ago28:39

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Ever wondered why some stories make the news while others get ignored? Josh Wheeler can spot a newsworthy angle where others see only corporate announcements. His superpower lies in finding the sweet spot between broadcaster needs, brand objectives and audience interests - transforming standard PR into stories that captivate radio and TV producers.…

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Push and Love: Nick Tasler on Leadership Growth through Change 35:47

3M ago35:47

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Nick Tasler is an organizational psychologist and a #1 best-selling author. Nick has helped hundreds of thousands of leaders around the world transform seasons of change into periods of unprecedented growth at the world’s most respected organizations. Change is like the wild card in our lives, and if you’re looking to turn that chaos into a steppin…

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Scaling Leadership Development: Bri Flynn on Building Better Managers At Scale 41:02

3M ago41:02

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Bri Flynn is an experienced HR and Talent executive with broad experience in human capital management, executive coaching, and operational leadership. With more than two decades of experience leading Human Resources teams and Talent Development programs in both privately held and Fortune 500 companies, her strengths lie in designing workplace solut…

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Coachability: Kevin Wilde on How to Keep Growing After the Big Promotion 44:50

3M ago44:50

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Today’s guest is someone who’s made a career out of helping leaders not just level up—but stay coachable while they do it. Kevin Wilde is an executive leadership fellow at the University of Minnesota and a lifelong student of what makes leadership stick. He brings over three decades of experience from the front lines of leadership development, incl…

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Bringing the Heat: Kendall Harrell on How to Make Work Work for Everyone 46:42

3M ago46:42

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Kendall Harrell is a Minneapolis-based C-level HR leader with extensive experience across various industries. In his more than twenty years in human resources, he has helped organizations build, refine, and execute integrated talent strategies…and work in a good laugh from time to time. An anchoring value of his is to “bring others along”. It infor…

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SPECIAL EPISODE: My top 5 habits to try right now 18:54

3M ago18:54

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On this special birthday episode, I share my favourite listener challenges from past Super Powered conversations. From Yoela Palkin's contrarian thinking exercise that helped her step away from day-to-day operations and focus on strategic exits at 77 Labs, to Henry Kayser's simple networking strategy that generated countless meaningful connections …

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Building a High-Performance Culture and Cultivating Community with Stacey Porter from Procept BioRobotics 52:11

3M ago52:11

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Today, we’re exploring a topic that’s front and center for every talent development leader: building a high-performance culture and cultivating genuine community at work. The pressure to create thriving, connected, results-focused organizations has never been higher—and getting it right goes far beyond slogans or perks. Developing the right mindset…

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How to Create an AI Practice Partner - Georgie Peake 31:07

3M ago31:07

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Ever wished you had an expert in your pocket? Georgie Peake transformed from data strategist to AI learning pioneer by solving a universal problem: bridging the gap between knowledge and practical skills. As CEO of Rehearsable, she helps experts create AI-powered practice environments where learners can apply their training with immediate, personal…

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Building Cultural Intelligence and Navigating Global Work Environments with Simmer Singh 45:37

3M ago45:37

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Today, Andy sits down with Simmer Singh, a seasoned HR leader with extensive experience spanning Fortune 500 companies across the globe. This episode dives deep into workplace culture and the concept of cultural intelligence. Simmer shares; Her journey of rebuilding her career in a new culture as an immigrant Unique insights into diversity, equity,…

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How to Fix What Matters Like a Marine - Robert Heath, Sr. 30:31

4M ago30:31

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Ever wondered how elite marines handle chaos and fix problems that actually matter? Robert Heath Sr. brings military precision to leadership challenges, showing how to thrive in uncertainty rather than trying to control it. From commanding 400 Marines to saving millions for Fortune 500 companies as a consultant, Robert's journey proves his approach…

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The Truth about Measuring Impact with Kevin M. Yates, the L&D Detective 58:40

4M ago58:40

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Today we're diving deep into one of our most popular and timeless topics: measuring impact in talent development. Many organizations still grapple with proving the tangible effects of their learning and training programs, which is crucial for securing funding, gaining support, and becoming strategic partners within companies. Our guest, Kevin M. Ya…

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How to Transform Mental Wellbeing with Health Data - Lindsey Frances 32:06

4M ago32:06

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Ever wondered why working harder isn't making you happier? Lindsey Frances transformed from a burned-out business consultant to becoming the architect of the Conscious Change Method, helping high-performers find joy in today rather than chasing tomorrow. Her counter-intuitive approach uses wearable health data to reveal what your body already knows…

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The Rise of Gen AI: Skills Leaders Need in 2025 with Charlotte Evans from Coursera 50:25

4M ago50:25

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In this episode, we sit down with Charlotte Evans, the Director of Global Customer Advocacy at Coursera for Business. Charlotte brings a wealth of expertise in the realm of talent development, focusing on how organizations can drive transformation through upskilling and reskilling initiatives. Together, they explore; The burgeoning trend of skills-…

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How to Make Historical Artefacts Your Secret Leadership Weapon - Sean Stewart 32:40

4M ago32:40

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Ever wondered what a medieval castle, Greek shield, or trench whistle could teach you about leadership? Sean Stewart transforms ancient artefacts into powerful decision-making tools. As "The Historian in the Boardroom," he helps leaders unlock wisdom from historical objects that serve as silent coaches during their toughest challenges. From designi…

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Preparing Your Workforce for AI Transformation with Charlotte Evans from Coursera 49:23

4M ago49:23

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Today, we are diving into an intriguing topic that is at the forefront of many minds in the talent development sphere: AI transformation in the workplace. Our episode features a keynote session by Charlotte Evans from Coursera, who serves as the Director of Global Customer Advocacy, specializing in workforce transformation through upskilling and re…

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