Episodes
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In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, Ryan Gottfredson—bestselling author, professor, and expert in leadership development—describes what it truly means to become better. Drawing from his latest book, Becoming Better: The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation, Ryan shares why most leadership development is only incrementally helpful and how leaders can shift to transformational growth by elevating their "being side." Learn about mindset strategies, complexity quotient, and practical ways to build future-ready organizations. This episode will give you the tools to deepen your leadership impact and navigate complexity with greater clarity.
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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 Randstad RiseSmart, discusses the evolving landscape of career development and the increasingly critical role of talent and learning leaders in building environments where employees can thrive. Listen here to learn what current research reveals about employee expectations around career growth, how to empower overwhelmed managers and create personalized development pathways, the strategic role of learning and development in a noisy ecosystem, and the impact of AI on career development strategies in 2025.
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In this episode of the Talent Development Leader podcast, explore the power and pitfalls of performance feedback with renowned organizational psychologists Dr. Sandra Mashihi and Dr. Ken Nowack. With decades of experience in leadership development, coaching, and behavioral science, Sandra and Ken explore how feedback can fuel employee engagement, organizational culture, and business performance—when done right. From the neuroscience behind defensive reactions to feedback, to the essential elements that drive real behavior change, this conversation unpacks the disconnects between leaders and employees, and offers a clear, research-backed model for making feedback more effective. As a people leader and talent development professional, you'll walk away with practical strategies for building a feedback culture grounded in psychological safety and self-awareness.
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Don’t miss Amy on the main stage at ATD25. Register now to join us in D.C.: https://www.td.org/pre-checkout/atd25
In this special bonus episode of the Talent Development Leader podcast, we’re joined by renowned Harvard Business School professor and bestselling author, Amy C. Edmondson—the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management and a keynote speaker at ATD25 in Washington, D.C. this May.
Amy shares powerful insights from her latest book, The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well. She explores why failure is so difficult for many, identifying aversion, confusion, and fear as core barriers. She breaks down the concept of intelligent failure and offers practical strategies for learning from setbacks, building resilience, and fostering cultures where thoughtful risk-taking is encouraged.
Guest host Jennifer Homer, ATD’s vice president of career development, leads this thoughtful conversation, which builds on Amy’s groundbreaking work on psychological safety and its critical role in talent development.
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In a world of constant disruption and rapid change, how can leaders and organizations build resilience, adaptability, and success? In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader, Karen Hough, Founder & CEO of ImprovEdge, explores the intersection of improvisation, neuroscience, and business strategy to help talent development leaders thrive through uncertainty. Uncover practical strategies for fostering agility, embracing the unexpected, and leading with confidence. From real-world success stories to actionable insights, this podcast is your guide to navigating change with creativity, resilience, and a “Yes, And” mindset.
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In today’s world of work, leadership demands more than just vision—it requires courage. In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Angela Cheng-Cimini, an accomplished HR leader with three decades of experience across industries, and currently the fractional Head of HR for The Chronicle of Philanthropy, describes the concept of organizational courage. Angela explains what courage looks like in the workplace, how it differs from psychological safety, and why it’s a critical skill for today’s leaders. Tune in to learn actionable strategies to cultivate courage, key behaviors of courageous organizations, and surprising insights from Angela's latest research.
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In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Julio Zelaya, an Amazon bestselling author, EdTech innovator, and business transformation leader, describes the evolving role of AI in education, the latest trends in learning technologies, and strategies for talent development leaders to scale personalized learning in today’s dynamic workforce. Julio shares insights from his research at the University of Pennsylvania, his work at The RBL Group, and his experience co-founding EdTech ventures like Escolaris and Bright Domino. Listen to learn about the ethical considerations of AI-driven learning, the impact of emerging technologies on organizational development, and the groundbreaking Talent Development Executive Certificate program he’s co-facilitating with ATD and University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education.
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In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Amii Barnard-Bahn, a former Fortune 5 executive and CHRO, and a consultant and coach to the C-Suite, talks about imposter phenomenon. She explains the history of imposter phenomenon and describes a helpful tool to diagnose it. Learn what it feels like to experience imposter phenomenon and how to distinguish it from low self-esteem or low-confidence. And gain practical tips for taming your inner critic, embracing normal self-doubts, and taking advantage of discomfort to learn and grow.
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In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Lou Tedrick, Vice President of Global Learning & Development at Verizon, explains how she has seen the learning & development and talent leadership roles evolve over her career, and what she predicts for the future of the profession. She describes lessons learned and insights gained as she embarks on a new chapter in her career. And she offers practical advice to listeners who aspire to lead talent development in their organizations.
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The Global Curiosity Institute’s purpose is to empower individuals, organizations, and society to unlock their full potential through a relentless pursuit of learning, discovery, and innovation. In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, two Global Curiosity Institute fellows, Stefaan van Hooydonk and Hilary Lichterman, unpack the concept of curiosity and its connection to learning. Discover what great companies do to create curious employees and culture. Uncover an assessment for measuring curiosity on individual, team, and organizational levels. And learn how to grow your own curiosity muscle for gains in your personal and professional endeavors.
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In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Charlie Gilkey, bestselling author and founder of Productive Flourishing, unveils 8 habits for ultimate team effectiveness. He addresses critical topics like belonging and well-being, change management, and organizational transformation—and explains how healthy team dynamics are critical for all. Learn how to lead your team toward greater harmony, engagement, and results by modeling and reinforcing good habits.
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In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Victoria Trammel, facilitator, and leadership consultant with Arbinger Institute, addresses the leadership imperative around employee disengagement, and the critical role leaders play in engaging their people. She describes when self-deception shows up for many leaders and how self-awareness can be the antidote. Learn practical strategies from Arbinger Institute’s latest research about how to become a leader with an outward mindset, and the self-awareness to empower their people to greatness.
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In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Kimo Kippen, speaker and advocate for learning, and a former executive at Hilton and Marriott, shares his love for the talent development field and his personal vision and mission as a leader and lifelong learner. He also describes a variety of emerging research and trends affecting the TD profession, and offers his perspective on how leaders can respond to these transformations and drive lasting change in their organizations. Listen to this episode to gain new tips and inspiration for leading with purpose and impact.
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In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Michele Molitor, master coach, hypnotherapist, speaker, and co-author of the new international best-selling book: “I Am Perfectly Flawsome: How Embracing Imperfection Makes Us Better, unpacks the shadow side of performance improvement. She examines the distinction between striving for perfection and striving for excellence, and the role imposter syndrome plays within a toxic workplace. Listen and learn how to become a flawsome leader who creates meaning and purpose for your people at work. As a special gift, get a free copy of Michele's e-book, What’s Causing Your Imposter Syndrome? 6 Triggers Crushing Your Confidence, here.
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In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Jenny Krengel, founder and CEO of Vim and Vibe Productions, the creative force behind the production of micro short films, explains her journey to making the training she wants to take. She describes how to design microlearning that is engaging, fun, and—most importantly—produces desired behavior change. Learn how Vim and Vibe's customers are experiencing performance improvements and how you might infuse a new vibe into your own microlearning.
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In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Ludmila Praslova, global inclusive talent strategy expert and author of The Canary Code: A Guide to Neurodiversity, Dignity, and Intersectional Belonging at Work, describes how to design workplaces for maximum neuroinclusion. She creates a compelling case for creating systemic-level strategies for diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in organizations. Hear Ludmila's story as an autistic person in the workplace, and gain new ideas from examples of companies with progressive neuroinclusion practices.
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In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Tonika Quick, Enterprise VP of Talent Development for Caesars Entertainment, describes how she is designing the future of talent at her company. Given a blank slate when she started in her role at Caesars, Tonika spent time listening, learning, and honing her problem solving skills. She is now well-poised to deliver what the business needs (hint: it's not always training!), and divulges her secrets to success including her introverted disposition and consultative mindset. Listen to this episode to learn how to be a better advocate for your talent development team—and your career.
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In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Josh Cavalier, AI educator, speaker, author, and host of weekly AI training show Brainpower, describes the challenges and opportunities talent development leaders face when implementing generative AI within the learning and development function. Josh addresses those who may feel overwhelmed by all they need to know and do when it comes to AI and learning, describes the components of a cohesive L&D AI strategy and ecosystem, and explains how TD leaders might best minimize risk around AI.
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In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Ashley Walvoord, Associate Vice President of Talent Management for Verizon, dishes on performance management. Ash describes the "gray and squishy" areas of performance management - those high-impact moments that she believes can best move the needle for an organization. She provides practical examples of how listeners might choose to implement performance management in their organizations, and makes a compelling case for the role of learning and development throughout the process.
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In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Dr. Nadine Greiner and Becky Davis, executive coaches and co-authors of the ATD Press book, Executive Coaching Playbook: How to Launch, Run, and Grow Your Business, describe the landscape of executive coaching today and trends gaining importance in the months ahead. They detail the skills needed to be an exceptional executive coach, a four-step process to guide coaches, and practical tips to manage the coach-client relationship. They also share advice for anyone who is ready to start their own executive coaching business.
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