How do you continuously reinvent L&D while working with the same stakeholders and navigating constant change? In this episode, Avinash Chadarana, Global Learning & Development Director at MCI Group, shares the realities of leading L&D over the long haul—building from scratch, overcoming challenges like budget cuts and COVID, and evolving with a geographicall ... Show More
Aug 18
Organising L&D for Results with Guus van Deelen
Many L&D teams are under pressure to deliver business impact—but are held back by disorganisation, unclear positioning, and a lack of strategic focus. In this episode, Guus van Deelen, author of Organising L&D for Results, shares a practical approach for transforming how L&D func ... Show More
38m 6s
Aug 4
Making Sense of the Learning Technology Market with Becky Willis
In this episode, Becky Willis joins David to explore the increasingly crowded world of learning platforms—from the evolution of LXPs to the challenge of aligning stakeholders with vastly different needs. Together, they tackle what’s hot (and what’s not) in the market right now, w ... Show More
49m 47s
Jul 21
Driving Business Impact with Talent Development at Scale With Martha Soehren
Traditional L&D teams often struggle to prove their value—but at Comcast, Martha Soehren built a Talent Development function that drove measurable business impact at scale. In this episode, Martha shares how her team aligned with strategic priorities, built trusted stakeholder re ... Show More
44m 25s
Feb 2024
The Most Effective Communication Skills For Managers with Glenn Pasch
In the dynamic world of management, effective communication is not just a skill, but a cornerstone of successful leadership. Whether you're leading a small team or an entire organization, your ability to communicate clearly, confidently, and empathetically can make all the d ... Show More
20m 30s
May 15
The New Rules of Career Growth: What Talent Leaders Need to Know
With an overwhelming abundance of skilling content and the rise of AI in talent development, what does effective employee support look like today—and what should organizations focus on? In this episode of the Talent Development Leader podcast, Lindsay Witcher, Global Leader at Ra ... Show More
22m 39s
Jul 2024
Using Problem Solving Frameworks to Ease Self-Doubt
In this episode of the Impostor Syndrome Files, we talk about how using problem-solving frameworks can help you ease self-doubt and make better decisions. My guest this week, Tommy Ogden, co-founder of Activera Consulting, shares his career journey, including the twists and turns ... Show More
38m 56s
Feb 2025
When Hiring, Emphasize Skills Over Degrees
The best leaders know that a person’s skillset and their willingness to learn are more important than the degree they have. Ginni Rometty, former Chairman and CEO of IBM, understands this deeply. She spearheaded a company-wide shift to skills-based hiring and development during h ... Show More
31m 36s
Aug 6
🎙️Manual Labor to Million-Dollar Mindset: Nathan Lancry on Resilience, Purpose & Leadership| English for Global Professionals
In this episode, Curtis Davies sits down with Nathan Lancry, A dynamic entrepreneur, thought leader, and author of The Mercury Mind, The Book of Matches, and Foresight is 20/20. Nathan’s journey is anything but ordinary. From leaving high school early and working manual labor job ... Show More
30m 13s