Apr 14
L&D at the AI Table: Shaping Strategy, Not Just Providing the Training with Simon Brown
In this episode, Simon Brown takes us inside his role as Global Learning & Development Leader at EY, sharing how he sits at the table shaping the organisation’s AI agenda rather than just delivering training. We explore how L&D can move from a support function to a strategic driv ... Show More
41m 29s
Mar 31
Influence, Evidence and Building High-Impact L&D with Hillary Miller
In this episode, Hillary Miller takes us behind the scenes of scaling L&D across a complex healthcare system. She discusses how she adapted team structures to meet the needs of hospitals, outpatient services, and physician networks, and how she identified what was working and wha ... Show More
48m 18s
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 Chair and CEO of IBM, understands this deeply. She spearheaded a company-wide shift to skills-based hiring and development during her ... Show More
31m 36s
Nov 2025
A Practical Path from Roles to Skills for AI-Ready Teams - with Trish Vassar of Coca-Cola
Today's guest is Trish Vassar, Vice President of Global Learning & Development, who brings over 20 years of experience in talent management, learning, and leadership development. She joins Emerj Editorial Director Matthew DeMello to explore how enterprise leaders can shift from t ... Show More
22m 7s
May 2025
Uplift: She quit corporate career to launch a non-profit honoring her mother dedicated to train students to have employable skills.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Latabia Woodward The visionary Founder and CEO of the music tech startup, “Who’s Got Next Music Inc.,” and the esteemed Chairman of the Ann Cephus Family Fund, has c ... Show More
30 m
Sep 2021
Be The Boss Of Your Own Life With Leena Khalil
In this episode, Leena Khalil demystifies the world of entrepreneurship by sharing her incredible journey from bringing Mumzwolrd to life by being its co-founder, to giving it away. Being an absolute powerhouse of experience in finance and entrepreneurship, Leena shares her story ... Show More
47m 50s
Jan 2025
How AI is Transforming Human Resources with John Kannapell, CYPHER Learning
<p>Discover the transformative power of artificial intelligence in HR as we explore how generative AI is reshaping the workplace. <br/><br/>The guest this time is John Kannapell, President, COO and Board Member at <a href='https://www.cypherlearning.com/'>CYPHER Learning</a>, a c ... Show More
23m 59s
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 relationships, and embedded governance to keep L&D at the heart of business conve ... Show More
<p dir="ltr">Welcome to Strategy Skills episode 530, an interview with a seasoned executive coach and the author of You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need), Sabina Nawaz.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">In this episode, Sabina shares her journey f ... Show More