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Are these things holding you back? Get the insider scoop on what stops employees from truly taking ownership in their career and their life. My hope is that you walk away from this episode ready to get back in the drivers seat and get after your dreams!Find out more about my book at OwnYourCareerOwnYourLife.com

We are in witnessing a massive social justice movement and almost every company I talk to is trying to figure out how to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. If you are looking to do those things as well, you are in the right place. Jennifer Brown is the founder and CEO of Jennifer Brown Consulting, which is focused on unleashing the power of human potential, embracing diversity and helping people and organizations thrive. She is an award-winning entrepreneur, a regular speaker on DEI and is the author of two books including Inclusion and How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive.Topics in this episode include:The state of DEI and how it has changed in 2020How conversations changed as a result of the Black Lives Matter and social justice movementsWhy diverse talent falls out of the pipelineWhy women and people from other underrepresented groups don’t move up the corporate ladderThe difference between diversity and inclusionThe mistake of thinking unconscious bias training will fix thingsHow to look at privilegeWhat the best organizations are doing to improve DEIHow to sustain the current movement and consider intersectionalityHow talent development can help improve DEI and be part of the solutionIf you are interested in joining the Talent Development Think Tank Community, you can go to TDTT.US and join us today!

Everyone loves change as long as you go first! Leading a culture transformation is not for the faint of heart. Rather it's designed for the heart and gut.Greg is in the hot seat this week to discuss building a strong culture, even in a virtual world. Some key topics in this interview include:Why culture transformation is so hardHow culture has changed under COVIDHow to engage and empower employees in a virtual worldHow to bring more empathy as a leader and create more empathetic leadersHow to enable change by setting an exampleThe importance of people getting behind the mission of your organizationThe importance of defining and managing change and helping people transition through changeHow to let go of something old before starting something newGreg Brenner is the Assistant VP of Talent and Organizational Development at the University of Miami and U Miami Health. He’s also a regular content creator with a big following on LinkedIn, known as the “HR Dad.”If you are interested in joining the Talent Development Think Tank Community, you can go to TDTT.US and join us today!

Want to learn how to create an amazing culture even in a virtual world? If so, then you are in the right place.Claude Silver is the Chief Heart Officer of VaynerMedia. She has a long career in strategy in sales before moving into her role as head of HR for Vayner and I have never met anyone full of more kindness, generosity and love for her people. She also hosts podcast, shares tons of inspirational content all across social media and has been a key reason that VaynerMedia has one of the best company cultures in the corporate world. We discuss pivoting under COVID and engaging people virtually. Clause answers the question, what is great culture? and How to create culture of belonging and psychological safety.If you are interested in joining the Talent Development Think Tank Community, you can go to TDTT.US and join us today!

I thought I would share a few lessons on leadership from the greatest QB of all time. don't worry this podcast is not about football. It's about LEADERSHIP and what we can learn.

One of the top trends in talent development these days is the concept of creating personalized and transformation. Things have become more challenging in the virtual world and we can always benefit from hearing how the best leaders have created and pivoted their programs and I’ve got a great case study for you today.Adri Maisonet Morales is Vice President of Enterprise Learning & Development and Blue University for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina and in 2016, Adri was recognized by CLO Magazine as the Chief Learning Officer of the Year You can find out more about Adri here.If you are interested in joining the Talent Development Think Tank Community, you can go to TDTT.US and join us today!

Training and learning teams are increasingly asked for evidence that shows impact. It doesn't have to be a mystery. There are clues, facts, evidence, and data that shows the impact of learning and today we’ll show you how to use them. If you are interested in getting better at measuring the impact of your programs, you are in the right placeKevin Yates is known as the L&D Detective and is an expert on measuring the impact of training and development programsKevin has spoken on stages all over the world, including the Talent Development Think Tank back in January 2020 where he received rave reviewsKevin’s new ebook “The L&D Detective Kit for Solving Impact Mysteries" and can be found on his website at KevinMYates.com

If you have been following along, you know I was recently diagnosed with cancer. I appreciate you being on this journey with me! Listen in for the most recent update on my journey.If you are interested in the Talent Development Think Tank Community, you can join here!If you are looking to have me come into your company to talk more about Owning Your Career, please reach out at andy@andystorch.com

If you haven't heard yet... I was recently diagnosed with cancer. I am sharing more about my cancer journey and what I am going through right now, plus the unconventional ways that I am healing. I will also be filling you in on where I am headed next and how I am tackling this current obstacle in my life as an entrepreneur.If you are interested in the Talent Development Think Tank Community, you can join here!If you are looking to have me come into your company to talk more about Owning Your Career, please reach out at andy@andystorch.com

Creating a great culture usually involves a little magic. It also requires strong leadership and a few other important ingredients. If you are looking for inspiration to create a magical culture in your organization, then get your notepad ready because this session is for you.Dan Cockerell is the former Vice President and Head of Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom with 12,000 cast members in Orlando. Following a 26-year career at Disney, Dan now writes and speaks about culture. His book, How’s the Culture in Your Kingdom?: Lessons from a Disney Leadership Journey is a bestseller that you can get now on Amazon.In this interview, Dan shares about his experience working at Disney, the challenges that prevent organizations from creating a great culture, the importance of rewarding tough decisions, and why he says, “not everyone will fit into every culture”You can find out more about Dan here.If you are interested in joining the Talent Development Think Tank Community, you can go to TDTT.US and join us today!

60% of Millennial employees say they are open to new job opportunities. Which means we have to work hard and do the right things to keep them with us. Get ready because the takeaways from this session will help you finally make sense of the younger generations and create talent initiatives that truly address their needs. Clair Kim is a Millennial Workplace Expert and the Principal Consultant at Allennials at Work. She has consulted with over 250 companies on on attracting, retaining and developing Millennials and a regular contributor to publications like Forbes, Huffington Post and more.Clair defines the generations and what they really care about; how have younger generations been impacted by COVID and working remotely; what are the biggest challenges and mistakes companies and leaders make; and what do the best companies do to retain and develop Millennials? If you are interested in joining the Talent Development Think Tank Community, you can go to TDTT.US and join us today!

If you haven't heard yet... I was recently diagnosed with cancer. I am sharing more about my cancer journey and what I am going through right now, plus the unconventional ways that I am healing. I will also be filling you in on where I am headed next and how I am tackling this current obstacle in my life as an entrepreneur.If you are interested in the Talent Development Think Tank Community, you can join here!If you are looking to have me come into your company to talk more about Owning Your Career, please reach out at andy@andystorch.com

We are talking about culture and belonging today with Garry Ridge, CEO of WD-40. He is back on the podcast in the new year to discuss how WD40 creates great engagement scores; the #1 responsibility of a leader; the importance of vulnerability and admitting we don’t know; and how to eliminate the atmosphere of fear.To join the Talent Development Think Tank Community, go to tdtt.us and join us in 2021!

In this popular episode, we discuss the future of work and what skills will be most important, and the new model of a career. We also discuss how to think about your job when you become a manager, how leadership is changing, and the importance of giving your employees development opportunities.This was one of the most popular episodes for a reason! It is full of really great information that we all need to look at as we move into the future of work.Josh is a global research analyst, public speaker, industry analyst and writer on the topics of corporate human resources, talent management, recruiting, leadership, technology, and the intersection between work and life.JoshBersin.com | BersinAcademy.com | LinkedIn

I am pulling another most downloaded episode out of the archives this week. In this episode, Andy interviewed Liz Wiseman, a researcher and an executive adviser who teaches leadership to executives around the world. She’s also the author of New York Times bestsellers Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter and The Multiplier Effect: Tapping the Genius Inside Our Schools. She also wrote the Wall Street Journal bestseller Rookie Smarts: Why Learning Beats Knowing in the New Game of Work. Liz is also the CEO of The Wiseman Group, a leadership, research, and development firm.On the show, they talked about managers who try to diminish their people, the accidental diminishers, the diminishing and multiplier leaders, and many more. You’ll surely learn a lot of interesting insights in this episode so don’t miss it!This was the second most downloaded episode on the podcast!

On 5/7/19, Andy interviewed Lucretia Hall. Lucretia is the director of Learning and Development for North America at SoftwareONE. This was the most downloaded episode on the podcast to date!She talked about things she’s been working on and some of her passion and focus especially in terms of coaching and building high performing L&D teams through strategy.She lives in Santa Cruz with her husband and son.

On the hot seat today is Jennifer Paylor, who recently left IBM to become head of L&D, Talent, and Culture at CapGemini. We cover​​ the definition of anti-fragility; employee engagement and trust; psychological safety; intellectual humility; and why Jennifer says, 'everyone needs a coach like they need a mobile phone.'To join the community, go to Tdtt.usTo purchase the recordings from The Talent Development Virtual Summit, go to tdtt.us/purchase-lifetime-access/

On the hot seat today is JP Elliott, VP of Development, Engagement, and Inclusion at McAfee. He has a great track record of getting support from executives and building a network of support inside and outside of the organization. In this interview, he explains how to know what the business needs, how to make a good business case, and common mistakes people make in Talent Development.To purchase the recordings from The Talent Development Virtual Summit, go to tdtt.us/purchase-lifetime-access/

Andy Storch sits down with Lorraine Stomski, Senior VP of Enterprise Leadership and Learning and WalMart. In this episode, Andy and Lorraine dive into Walmarts approach to Talent Management.I have heard often that connections are being lost in the virtual world, but Lorraine gives a surprising take on her experience with the virtual world actually creating stronger relationships in the company.  To purchase the recordings from The Talent Development Virtual Summit, go to tdtt.us/purchase-lifetime-access/

In this episode, Andy Storch gives you access to one of the interviews from his recent online event, The Talent Development Virtual Summit. He sits down with Marshall Goldsmith, the # Leadership Coach, to discuss: How things have changedAccepting what is and not becoming fixated on outcomes you can’t controlFocusing on the processAnd so much more!The most interesting part of the interview is when Marshall coaches me live during the interview. I was not at all prepared for this, and I'm not even sure if I responded well but I wanted to share it with you to listen and form your own opinion. Marshall also endorsed my new book, Own Your Career Own Your Life, which you can get on Amazon now! .And you can find the video recording from this and all the sessions in from the Talent Development Virtual Summit now available inside the member vault of the Talent Development Think Tank community I run.