The Talent Development Hot Seat - The #1 podcast for L&D Professionals

Bonus Q&A with Kameko Leung

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus Q&A interview with Kameko, she shares:Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so farA trend that she is following in T...

Empowering Individual Contributors to Become Effective Managers with Kameko Leung from Zillow

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to excel in your transition from an individual contributor to a successful manager? Are you looking for the key to achieving improved lead...

Bonus Q&A with Darren Nerland

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus Q&A interview with Darren, he shares:His proudest moment and biggest failure in his career so farA trend that he is following in Tal...

Unlocking Talent Potential: Darren Nerland's Approach to Skills Mapping

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed because your current skills mapping and talent development strategies are not yielding the desired result...

From Good to Great: Elevating Impact Measurement in L&D with Kevin M. Yates

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to enhance the effectiveness of your training and development initiatives in achieving organizational goals? Kevin M. Yates, the L&D D...

Playing the Long Game to Achieve Big Goals with Consistent Action and Patience

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you dream of achieving significant career goals that feel beyond your reach? Are you willing to put in the effort to make those dreams a reality? I...

Reflecting on 400 Episodes: The Evolution of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join me as I reflect on the evolution of my podcast journey, highlighting the irony of my purposefully planned show structure, the inciting action of ...

Bonus Q&A with Amii Barnard-Bahn

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus Q&A interview with Amii, she shares:Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so farA trend that she is following in Tal...

Unlock Your Promotability: The Five Keys for HR Executives with Amii Barnard-Bahn

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From a journey that began with Amii Barnard-Bahn pursuing a degree in English, to her becoming an expert in HR and corporate ethics, she has developed...

Bonus Q&A with Christopher McCormick

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus Q&A interview with Christopher McCormick, he shares:His proudest moment and biggest failure in his career so farA trend that he is f...

Prioritizing Potential over Performance to Develop Talent of the Future with Christopher McCormick from Gilead

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unlocking Business Success: Senior Director Christopher McCormick challenges the conventional focus on performance, emphasizing the need for healthcar...

Bonus Q&A with L. David Kingsley

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus Q&A interview with L. David, he shares:His proudest moment and biggest failure in his career so farA trend that he is following in T...

Creating a Future-Ready HR: In Conversation with L. David Kingsley

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Talent Development Think Tank, David Kingsley discusses the evolution of HR and the challenges faced in a fully remote workforce. B...

Bonus Q&A with Liz Bruno

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus Q&A interview with Liz, she shares:Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so farA trend that she is following in Tale...

Transforming Training Programs with Liz Bruno: Lessons from Baptist Health

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by outdated training programs that hinder talent development, leading to low employee engagement and rete...

Bonus Q&A with Christine Robertson from Seagate

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus Q&A interview with Christine, she shares:Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so farA trend that she is following i...

Mastering Employee Communications with Christine Robertson from Seagate

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to boost productivity by enhancing employee engagement through effective communication? If so, Christine has the solution. As an expert in...

Bonus Q&A with Damon Lembi from LearnIt

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus Q&A interview with Damon Lembi, he shares:His biggest accomplishment and proudest moment in his career thus farOne of his biggest fa...

The Learn-it-all Leader with Damon Lembi from LearnIt

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you a leadership professional who is constantly seeking ways to cultivate continuous learning? Have you heard these myths about the Learn-it-all L...

Bonus Q&A with Dr. Serena Huang

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus Q&A interview with Dr. Serena Huang, she shares:Her proudest moment in her career so farA trend that she is following in Talent Deve...

Creating a Skills-Based Workforce Strategy using People Analytics with Dr. Serena Huang

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of relying on traditional hiring methods and not seeing the results you want? You're not alone. In fact, many HR professionals have been...

Bonus Q&A with Zsolt Olah from Amazon

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus Q&A interview with Zsolt Olah, he shares:His biggest accomplishment in his career so farWhat his biggest failure was and what he lea...

Redefining L&D Transforming Metrics, Impact, and Growth with Zsolt Olah from Amazon

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you looking to optimize your Learning and Development initiatives to address learner needs and solve problems? Zsolt Olah is here to share the sol...

Bonus Q&A with Dr. Angela Stopper

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus Q&A interview with Angela Stopper, she shares:Her biggest career failure and what she learned from itThe biggest challenge in Talent...

Revamping Performance Management and Career Development at UC Berkeley with Dr. Angela Stopper

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you been told to increase employee performance through annual evaluations and yet are still struggling to get results? Discover the power of incl...

Breaking down the 2023 Burning Glass Skills Compass Report with Matt Sigelman and Trena Minudri from Coursera

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Matt Sigelman and Trena Minudri break down the 2023 Burning Glass Skills Compass Report. Yet, there is an unexpected twist - Matt and Trena found that...

Unlocking the Power of Community Building for Workplace Success

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With a curiosity for understanding why humans are inherently social creatures, I never expected to find myself leading a thriving community, uncoverin...

Bonus Q&A with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 388th episode of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast, Andy connects with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus. Jorge is the EVP of Talent Capability and Cu...

Revamping Talent Development to Improve Employee Experience with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus from Sage

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 387th episode of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast, Andy connects with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus. Jorge is the EVP of Talent Capability and Cu...

Bonus Q&A with Don Jones

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 386 of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast, Andy Storch is joined by Don Jones from Experience It. Don is the founding president of E...

The Future of Learning with Don Jones from Experience It

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In Episode 385 of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast, Andy Storch is joined by Don Jones from Experience It. Don is the founding president of E...

Bonus Q&A with Teddy Droseros

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Teddy Droseros joins Andy Storch as a guest on the 382nd episode of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast. Teddy is the founder of Grateful People...

Sharing Gratitude with Teddy Droseros

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Teddy Droseros joins Andy Storch as a guest on the 382nd episode of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast. Teddy is the founder of Grateful People...

Bonus Q&A with Jen Collins

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Storch welcomes Jen Collins to the 381st Episode of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast. Jen is a Learning Strategist, Consultant, Speaker,...

Leveraging Marketing Principles to Drive Awareness and Engagement of L&D Programs with Jen Collins

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Storch welcomes Jen Collins to the 380th Episode of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast. Jen is a Learning Strategist, Consultant, Speaker,...

Bonus Q&A with Sam Worobec

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 379 of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast welcomes Sam Worobec to the stage. Sam has over 15 years of experience in developing talent a...

Uniting Talent Development Professionals: A Recap of the Talent Development Think Tank Conference

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Did you miss the Think Tank Conference but still want to be caught up on the trends and learnings that emerged? The topics discussed ranged from build...

How to Manage Culture Transformations with Sam Worobec

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 378 of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast welcomes Sam Worobec to the stage. Sam has over 15 years of experience in developing talent a...

Bonus Q&A with Dr. Martha Acosta

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Andy is joined by Dr. Martha Acosta on The Talent Development Hot Seat. Martha is an internationally regarded expert in safety leadership, ...

Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety with Dr. Martha Acosta

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Andy is joined by Dr. Martha Acosta on The Talent Development Think Tank Podcast. Martha is an internationally regarded expert in safety le...

How to Become an Inclusive Leader with Jennifer Brown

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the 374th episode of the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast, Andy Storch welcomes Jennifer Brown to the stage. Jennifer Brown is a globally recogn...

Bonus Q&A with Rachel Druckenmiller

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy is welcoming Rachel Druckenmiller to The Talent Development Think Tank Podast. Rachel is the CEO of UNMUTED, a training and deve...

Creating More Resilience and Wellbeing Through Leadership with Rachel Druckenmiller

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Andy is welcoming Rachel Druckenmiller to The Talent Development Think Tank Podcast. Rachel is the CEO of UNMUTED, a training and dev...

Bonus Q&A with Larry McAlister

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the 370th episode of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast with Andy Storch, we welcome Larry McAlister for the third time. Larry is a strategi...

The Power to Transform (HR) with Larry McAlister

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the 370th episode of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast with Andy Storch, we welcome Larry McAlister for the third time. Larry is a strategi...

Goal Setting 2023

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you set your goals for 2023 yet? In this episode I will be leading you through a 5-step process that I use when I am setting goals. This process ...

Healing at work with Susan Schmitt Winchester CHRO of Applied Materials

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t have to be imprisoned by your past. No matter how bad it was. And you’re not alone! Andy welcomes Susan Schmitt Winchester to share how ...

Bonus Q&A with Leanne Hughes

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Andy welcomes guest Leanne Huges to The Talent Development Hot Seat. Leanne is a business and performance consultant, speaker, facilitator, and...

Expert Facilitation Secrets with Leanne Hughes

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Andy welcomes guest Leanne Huges to The Talent Development Hot Seat. Leanne is a business and performance consultant, speaker, facilitator, and...

Creating a Culture of Belonging and Bravery with Claude Silver

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Andy welcomes Claude Silver to The Talent Development Hot Seat. Claude is the Chief Heart Officer of Vayner Media and is on a mission to build ...

Bonus Q&A with Matthew Daniel

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat features Matthew Daniel. For nearly 20 years, Matthew has consulted on talent development, talent...

Leveraging Education to Create Equity in Talent Mobility with Matthew Daniel from Guild Education

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today’s episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat features Matthew Daniel. For nearly 20 years, Matthew has consulted on talent development, talent...

Bonus Q&A with Kevin M. Yates

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy welcomes Kevin M. Yates to The Talent Development Hot Seat this week. Kevin is known in the global training, learning, and talent development com...

Solving L&D Measurement Mysteries with Kevin M. Yates

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy welcomes Kevin M. Yates to The Talent Development Hot Seat this week. Kevin is known in the global training, learning, and talent development com...

Bonus Q&A with Tim Olaore

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Tim Olaore, aka "Mr. Meaningful Work," joins Andy on The Talent Development Hot Seat. Tim serves as the Director of Leadership Resident and...

How to Create a Culture of Meaningful Work with Tim Olaore of Adventist Health

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Tim Olaore, aka "Mr. Meaningful Work," joins Andy on The Talent Development Hot Seat. Tim serves as the Director of Leadership Resident and...

Planning Your L&D Career with Sarah Cannistra

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy welcomes guest Sarah Cannistra back to The Talent Development Hot Seat. Sarah is a learning and development career and executive coach and founde...

Bonus Q&A with Jorge Quezada

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes Jorge Quezada from Granite Construction to the show. Jorge is responsible for talent...

Building an Inclusive Culture with Jorge Quezada from Granite Construction

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes Jorge Quezada from Granite Construction to the show. Jorge is responsible for talent...

Bonus Q&A with Julianne Miles

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy welcomes Julianne Miles from Ceva Logistics to today’s episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat. Julianne is a human resources leader with ex...

Creating a "Grow From Within" Culture with Julianne Miles from Ceva Logistics

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy welcomes Julianne Miles from Ceva Logistics to today’s episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat. Julianne is a human resources leader with ex...

Why You Should Attend the Talent Development Think Tank Conference

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy shares why you should attend the Talent Development Think Tank Conference. The conferenc...

Bonus Q&A with Jessica Rivera

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Rivera from Wise joins Andy this week on The Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast. Jessica has been a learning and development professional for...

Onboarding Best Practices with Jessica Rivera from Wise

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jessica Rivera from Wise joins Andy this week on The Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast. Jessica has been a learning and development professional for...

Bonus Q&A with Gloria Song

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Andy welcomes guest Gloria Song to The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast. She is a certified coach, facilitator, and organizational devel...

Managing Cultural Transformations and Organizational Change with Gloria Song

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Andy welcomes guest Gloria Song to The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast. She is a certified coach, facilitator, and organizational devel...

Bonus Q&A with Katie Purcell

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes Katie Purcell to the show. Katie leads People teams at Calendly, providing leadershi...

Building a New HR Team in a Remote World with Katie Purcell from Calendly

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes Katie Purcell to the show. Katie leads People teams at Calendly, providing leadershi...

Investing in Yourself to Achieve More Success

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy is talking about making time to invest in yourself. Many people are givers and spend a l...

Bonus Q&A with Frank Nguyen

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy welcomes Dr. Frank Nguyen to this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat. Frank is an author, speaker, and executive who specializes in trans...

Upskilling and Reskilling for the Future with Frank Nguyen

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy welcomes Dr. Frank Nguyen to this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat. Frank is an author, speaker, and executive who specializes in trans...

Building a Coaching Business with Tim Hagen & Massimo Backus

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy welcomes guests Tim Hagen and Massimo Backus to the show. Tim, Massimo, and Andy have all built businesses, and they decided to do this episode t...

Bonus Q&A with Massimo Backus

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy welcomes repeat guest Massimo Backus this week on The Talent Development Hot Seat. He is an executive coach, speaker, and author of an upcoming b...

Compassionate Leadership with Massimo Backus

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy welcomes repeat guest Massimo Backus this week on The Talent Development Hot Seat. He is an executive coach, speaker, and author of an upcoming b...

Bonus Q&A with Tom Bowen

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy welcomes Tom Bowen to this week’s Talent Development Hot Seat. Tom leads Learning and Development at Gem, a talent engagement platform. Tom has...

Assessing Needs and Influencing Stakeholders with Tom Bowen

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy welcomes Tom Bowen to this week’s Talent Development Hot Seat. Tom leads Learning and Development at Gem, a talent engagement platform. Tom has...

Building Your Personal Brand in L&D

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy is sharing some tips for building your personal brand. He strongly believes there are be...

Competency Models Out, Suitability Models In with Susan Schmitt Winchester, CHRO of Applied Materials

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Competency models are at the core of HR practice from the talent development standpoint. However, companies are increasingly finding them irrelevant a...

Turning Leaders into Talent Magnets with Travis Dommert

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy's guest on The Talent Development Hot Seat this week is Travis Dommert. This week’s episode is a recording of the call that Travis recently con...

Bonus Q&A with Dr. KimArie Yowell

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy welcomes Dr. KimArie Yowell to this week’s The Talent Development Hot Seat. KimArie is the Chief People Officer for Rocket Central, a Detroit-b...

Rocking Talent Mobility and Tuition Assistance with KimArie Yowell from Rocket Central

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy welcomes Dr. KimArie Yowell to this week’s The Talent Development Hot Seat. KimArie is the Chief People Officer for Rocket Central, a Detroit-b...

Bonus Q&A with Jerry Dugan

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy’s guest this week on The Talent Development Hot Seat is Jerry Dugan, Director of Organizational Effectiveness for a healthcare system in Dallas...

Using a Needs Analysis with Jerry Dugan

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Andy’s guest this week on The Talent Development Hot Seat is Jerry Dugan, Director of Organizational Effectiveness for a healthcare system in Dallas...

What Do Your People Need to Be Happy in Their Careers?

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy shares his thoughts on career development. He was inspired by a recent conversation with...

Bonus Q&A with Orieji Iroha-Agwu

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes Orieji Iroha-Agwu to the show. As the Director of Career Development Strategy and Pr...

Career Development Best Practices with Orieji Iroha-Agwu from Red Hat

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes Orieji Iroha-Agwu to the show. As the Director of Career Development Strategy and Pr...

Bonus Q&A with Dr. Lisa Toppin

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes Dr. Lisa Toppin to the show. Lisa is the Chief Diversity Officer for Illumina, a bio...

The Intersection of Talent Development and DEI with Dr. Lisa Toppin

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes Dr. Lisa Toppin to the show. Lisa is the Chief Diversity Officer for Illumina, a bio...

Bonus Q&A with Dr. Mechelle Roberthon

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy’s guest is Dr. Mechelle Roberthon, a certified professional in talent development with a ba...

How to Elevate More Black Women into Leadership Positions with Dr. Mechelle Roberthon

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy’s guest is Dr. Mechelle Roberthon, a certified professional in talent development with a ba...

The Role of DEIB in Leadership with Sarah Townsend from USC Marshall School of Business

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy’s guest is Professor Sarah Townsend. This interview is part of a series Andy did for the US...

The Three Pillars of Successful Career Development & Growth

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this solo episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy is sharing the three pillars that he believes are essential for successful career develo...

Bonus Q&A with Aarti Talwar from Enjoy Technology

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes guest Aarti Talwar to the show. Aarti Talwar is a collaborative, adaptive, and passi...

Evaluating and Implementing New HR Technology with Aarti Talwar from Enjoy Technology

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes guest Aarti Talwar to the show. Aarti Talwar is a collaborative, adaptive, and passi...

Bonus Q&A with Jen Long

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy’s guest is Jen Long. She is a certified master coach and the CEO of Management Possible, a ...

Ownership and Accountability with Jen Long

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy’s guest is Jen Long. She is a certified master coach and the CEO of Management Possible, a ...

Bonus Q&A with Will Mahon

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes Will Mahon to the show. He is a self-described training nerd, people developer, and ...

Understanding What Motivates People with Will Mahon

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes Will Mahon to the show. He is a self-described training nerd, people developer, and ...

Bonus Q&A with Liz Heathwood

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes Liz Heathwood to the show. She is a talent and HR expert and a global people strateg...

Using "Stay" Conversations to Inform Talent Programs with Liz Heathwood from EY

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat, Andy welcomes Liz Heathwood to the show. She is a talent and HR expert and a global people strateg...