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
Nov 11
Enterprise Skills Unlocked With Craig Friedman
In this episode, Craig Friedman, author of Enterprise Skills Unlocked, joins David to explore what it really means to build a skills-based organisation, and why now is the critical moment for change. Together, they unpack the macro forces reshaping work, the difference between sk ... Show More
47m 15s
Oct 28
Breaking Free from Legacy Expectations: The Next Chapter for L&D Skills With Candice Mitchell
L&D has long carried the “hangover” of legacy expectations: delivering courses, creating content, and measuring completions. But in 2025, those skills won’t cut it - and they could even put the profession at risk of being replaced by AI. In this episode of The Learning & Developm ... Show More
44m 58s
Oct 13
The Race for Impact With Egle Vinauskaite
In this episode, Egle Vinauskaite joins David to discuss the very latest AI in L&D report, The Race for Impact, and why L&D is at a pivotal moment. They explore the shift from AI experimentation to implementation, the barriers holding teams back, and the new models of impact outl ... Show More
44m 28s
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 13
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
Mar 2025
530: Bill Gates & Steve Ballmer's Direct Advisor: Leadership, Self-Management, and Life Lessons
<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
45m 46s
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
Aug 27
Speak So They Listen: Presenting What Execs Really Want with Christina Eanes
<p>In this episode of the Essential Skills for Humaning podcast, host Christina Eanes, workforce development expert and former FBI violent crime analyst and senior leader, dives into the high-stakes world of executive presentations. Whether you're briefing senior leaders, pitchin ... Show More
5m 22s