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In this episode, Andy is welcoming Rachel Druckenmiller to The Talent Development Think Tank Podast. Rachel is the CEO of UNMUTED, a training and development company, and she’s on a mission to ignite resilience, connection, engagement, and compassion in organizations, leaders, and teams. She is a national thought leader in the employee engagement and wellbeing field and was recently recognized by The Daily Record as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women of 2022 and a Forbes Next1000 honoree in 2021. Additionally, Rachel was recognized as the #1 Health Promotion Professional in the U.S. by the Wellness Council of America in 2015 and a 40 Under 40 Game Changer in 2019.In this bonus episode, you’ll hear:Rachel Druckenmiller’s proudest career moment.Her biggest career failure and what she learned from that experience.The biggest challenge she sees right now in the talent development space.Why she’s following the trend of prioritizing connection over content.The three books she recommends reading that sent her on a journey to a somatic therapist.The app Rachel uses to help her focus.Why leaning into curiosity can be a career changer for you.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Rachel Druckenmiller:LinkedInImmunity to ChangeWebsiteThe Myth of NormalThe Body Keeps the ScoreWaking the Tiger

In this episode, Andy is welcoming Rachel Druckenmiller to The Talent Development Think Tank Podcast. Rachel is the CEO of UNMUTED, a training and development company, and she’s on a mission to ignite resilience, connection, engagement, and compassion in organizations, leaders, and teams. She is a national thought leader in the employee engagement and wellbeing field and was recently recognized by The Daily Record as one of Maryland’s Top 100 Women of 2022 and a Forbes Next1000 honoree in 2021. Additionally, Rachel was recognized as the #1 Health Promotion Professional in the U.S. by the Wellness Council of America in 2015 and a 40 Under 40 Game Changer in 2019.In this episode, you’ll hear:Rachel Druckenmiller’s experiences as a timid child with perfectionist tendencies and the journey that transformed her into an unmuted version of herself today.Why your worth isn’t tied to your work and how competing commitments can prevent you from pursuing your goals.What organizations can do to help their employees avoid burnout and why leading with curiosity can make all the difference.The definition of unmuting and investing in yourself at work and beyond.Rachel’s steps for boosting your resilience and changing your mindset to build more confidence.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Rachel Druckenmiller:LinkedInImmunity to ChangeWebsiteThe Myth of NormalThe Body Keeps the ScoreWaking the Tiger

On the 370th episode of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast with Andy Storch, we welcome Larry McAlister for the third time. Larry is a strategic, energetic, inspirational, and visionary senior leader. He is consistently sought after as a thought leader in the HR space, both internally and externally and he was named in the Top 50 Human Resources Professional Award by OnConferences in January 2021.Over his career, Larry has built highly effective talent acquisition and enablement strategies and development programs. Larry is known for his exceptional ability to work with cross-functional leaders and silo bust throughout organizations.Currently, Larry is the Vice President of Global Talent at NetApp. He is transforming how NetApp thinks about talent with resilience, curiosity, and a growth mindset. He is leading a digital transformation of the HR functions, leveraging powerful technology to introduce an internal talent marketplace. Larry believes in leading with authenticity and creating a place where NetApp talent can continue learning and growing their careers.In this bonus interview, you’ll hear:Larry McAlister's biggest accomplishment throughout his career;His biggest mistake and what he learned from the experience;Why Larry sees budget and incoherent talent strategies as issues in the talent development space;The reason Larry is stoked about mental fitness in talent development; The lessons he got from James Clear's book, Atomic Habits;Larry's newfound love for an app and why he uses it so much;and his piece of advice for people who want to achieve more success and fulfillment in their careers.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Larry McAlister here:LinkedInWebsiteTwitter

On the 370th episode of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast with Andy Storch, we welcome Larry McAlister for the third time. Larry is a strategic, energetic, inspirational, and visionary senior leader. He is consistently sought after as a thought leader in the HR space, both internally and externally and he was named in the Top 50 Human Resources Professional Award by OnConferences in January 2021.Over his career, Larry has built highly effective talent acquisition and enablement strategies and development programs. Larry is known for his exceptional ability to work with cross-functional leaders and silo bust throughout organizations.Currently, Larry is the Vice President of Global Talent at NetApp. He is transforming how NetApp thinks about talent with resilience, curiosity and a growth mindset. He is leading a digital transformation of the HR functions, leveraging powerful technology to  introduce an internal talent marketplace. Larry believes in leading with authenticity and creating a place where NetApp talent can continue learning and growing their careers.In this episode, you’ll hear:The Golden Age of HR Technology and how people are attacking it or not;The big mistake organizations are making when it comes to revamping HR technology;Why Larry wrote his book The Power to Transform;How leaders in the HR field can make the big shift;Larry’s thoughts on the upcoming Talent Development Think Tank Conference Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Larry McAlister here:LinkedInWebsiteTwitter

Have you set your goals for 2023 yet? In this episode I will be leading you through a 5-step process that I use when I am setting goals. This process will support you to maximize your year, set yourself up for success, and take ownership of your career and life.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Talent Development Think Tank Conference

You don’t have to be imprisoned by your past. No matter how bad it was. And you’re not alone! Andy welcomes Susan Schmitt Winchester to share how to use career conflicts you face to overcome your past and build the future you deserve.Susan is SVP, CHRO for Applied Materials, with 30 + years of HR experience, previously as CHRO for Rockwell Automation and prior to that multiple leadership roles for the Kellogg Company. She is also author of the book, Healing at Work: A Guide to Using Career Conflicts to Overcome Your Past and Build the Future You Deserve, with Martha I. Finney.Highlights from this episode include:What has changed in HR over the last yearHow companies should be thinking about returning to the office and hybrid workHow to talk to people about this economyWhat talent development professionals need to be thinking about right now Why the topic of healing at work is so important  Susan shares a preview of her keynote at Think Tank Conference 2023Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Susan here:LinkedInWebsite

Today, Andy welcomes guest Leanne Huges to The Talent Development Hot Seat. Leanne is a business and performance consultant, speaker, facilitator, and positive disruptor on a mission to help people realize what’s possible for themselves and their businesses. Leanne works with organizations on strategy and with learning and development professionals to create exceptional training programs. Leanne is also the creator of two podcasts, including the First Time Facilitator podcast and the Work and Live Large podcast. In this bonus episode, you’ll hear:6. Leanne Hughes’ biggest career accomplishment and what stands out about it.7. Why having a job for only two days stands out as one of her biggest career failures.8. What she views as one of the biggest challenges in talent development right now.9. The reason she’s excited about the metaverse and how it’s creating community.10. Her book recommendation, How to Live, by Derek Sivers, and her favorite tool, Descript.11. Leanne’s advice for finding the career you love.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Leanne Huges:LinkedInWebsiteFirst Time Facilitator podcastWork and Live Large podcastHow to Live bookDescript

Today, Andy welcomes guest Leanne Huges to The Talent Development Hot Seat. Leanne is a business and performance consultant, speaker, facilitator, and positive disruptor on a mission to help people realize what’s possible for themselves and their businesses. Leanne works with organizations on strategy and with learning and development professionals to create exceptional training programs. Leanne is also the creator of two podcasts, including the First Time Facilitator podcast and the Work and Live Large podcast. In this episode, you’ll hear:What business looks like for Leanne Huges at the end of this year and going into 2023 and how companies will make decisions about virtual or in-person events in the future.Why personal connections and building rapport is just important in a virtual environment as it is in person.Some of Leanne’s best practices for L&D professionals who want to create better virtual workshops.How to get tactical during virtual workshops using Zoom and an iPad.What people can expect from Leanne’s session at the upcoming Talent Development Think Tank Conference and why you should attend.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Leanne Huges:LinkedInWebsiteFirst Time Facilitator podcastWork and Live Large podcastHow to Live bookDescript

Today, Andy welcomes Claude Silver to The Talent Development Hot Seat. Claude is the Chief Heart Officer of Vayner Media and is on a mission to build the best human empire in history. Her purpose is to be of joyful service in everything she does and create spaces where people can thrive. Claude is on a mission to spread what she calls “emotional optimism,” which is simply an awareness that we have the capacity to influence how we think and how we feel.In this episode, you’ll hear:The mission of Vayner Media and what the term Honey Empire means to Claude Silver.How you can move away from leading with fear and instead leading with honey in your organization.Why safety in an organization is vital for employees to bring their authentic selves to work.What emotional optimism is, why it’s important in the workplace and what toxic positivity is.The definition of radical inclusion and how it can help others find their voices to participate in the conversation.A preview of Claude’s talk about building a culture of belonging and bravery at the upcoming Talent Development Think Tank Conference.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Claude Silver:LinkedInWebsite

Today’s episode of The Talent Development Hot Seat features Matthew Daniel. For nearly 20 years, Matthew has consulted on talent development, talent management, and HR technology strategies for Fortune 500s, including companies like Nike, Boston Consulting Group, Capital One, Chipotle, Allstate, Cigna Healthcare, Microsoft, Walmart, and General Motors. He currently serves as Principal of Talent Strategy and Mobility at Guild Education, where he researches and consults on the intersection of skills, pathways, mobility, and equity in the workforce. Matthew speaks at industry events with Chief HR Officers, Chief Learning Officers, and Chief Diversity Officers, both inspiring and challenging his field.  Matthew is regularly published in industry outlets like TD Magazine, CLO, Talent Management, CTDO, and Training Magazine.Serving as a member of the Talent Management, Culture, and Diversity Subcommittee of the Defense Business Board, Matthew advises the Secretary of Defense and other Pentagon leaders on the latest in talent practices.In this bonus interview, you’ll hear:6. Matthew Daniel’s best career moments and why these two stand out.7. His biggest career mistake and what he learned from the experience.8. Why he views the expectations on talent development leaders as one of the biggest challenges in the field today.9. The reason Matthew is excited about talent development becoming an equity creator.10. The reason he loves the book Give and Take by Adam Grant.11. His favorite app and why he uses it so much.12. Matthew’s career advice for people who want to advance.Connect with Andy Storch here:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Matthew Daniel:LinkedInGuild EducationGive and Take bookMentioned in this episode:Think Tank conferenceGet your tickets now for the Talent Development Think Tank Conference https://tdtt.us/conference/