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Today we are thrilled to welcome back an incredible guest and champion for workplace growth and development, Julie Winkle Giulioni. Julie is a keynote speaker, international bestselling author, and a highly praised expert in leadership and career development.In this episode, we dive deep into:The evolving landscape of career development in the workplaceThe increasing integration of coaching and mentoringThe rising importance of meaningful work experiences post-pandemicInnovative tools like conversation roadmaps guided by AI botsThe significant impact of AI in training and developmentThe growing trend of reciprocal mentorship programsJulie shares valuable insights from her latest book, "Promotions Are So Yesterday," and discusses the ongoing relevance and adaptation of her acclaimed book, "Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go."Tune in as we uncover the key strategies for fostering continuous career growth and enhancing employee satisfaction in today’s complex job market. This episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world applications to help you elevate your talent development efforts.Julie Winkle Giulioni is a champion for workplace growth and development and helps executives and leaders optimize talent and potential within their organizations. One of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 speakers, she’s the co-author of the international bestseller, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go, translated into seven languages and coming out in its third edition in September. Her latest book, Promotions Are So Yesterday: Redefine Career Development. Help Employees Thrive, has been recognized with Nautilus and AxiomBusiness Book Awards.Julie is a regular columnist for Training Industry Magazine and SmartBrief and contributes articles on leadership, career development, and workplace trends to numerous publications including Fast Company and The Economist. Additionally, she partners with organizations worldwide offering her expertise in leadership and career development and designing award-winning bespoke development experiences.Connect with Andy Storch:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Join us at the Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Julie Winkle Giulioni:LinkedInWebsite

In this bonus Q&A with Inga, she shares:Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so farA trend that she is following in Talent Development right nowThe biggest challenge she sees in Talent Development todayBooks that have made a big impact on her lifeOne piece of career advice she has for youInga Staniune is a visionary CHRO known for her innovative approach to cultivating self-awareness in leadership. Passionate about talent development, Inga stands out for her dedication to helping leaders and employees alike enhance their self-awareness, an essential foundation for outstanding leadership and career growth. Her methodology emphasizes the power of self-reflection—a simple yet often overlooked practice. Inga’s insights have made a significant impact, inspiring organizations to integrate self-awareness practices into their talent development strategies, ultimately fostering stronger personal brands and more effective leaders.Connect with Andy Storch:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Join us at the Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Inga Staniune:LinkedIn

Today we have a fascinating conversation lined up with Inga Staniune, the Chief Human Resources Officer for Avia Solutions Group. Inga brings nearly two decades of HR expertise, coupled with a unique psychotherapeutic approach, to our discussion on leadership and self-awareness.In this episode, Inga shares:Her journey from starting the international group operations of Avia Solutions to navigating the complexities of a decentralized, multinational company.How she has successfully managed cultural differences across regions, the implementation of global HR processes, and the significant role of self-awareness in developing effective leaders.The innovative Leadership Academy program Inga developed, which incorporates continuous personal and professional development activities. The Ginger's Pentagram model—a holistic approach that balances various dimensions of life and leadership, essential for thriving in today's fast-paced business environment.Join us as we uncover invaluable insights on building self-awareness and fostering a supportive workplace culture, directly from a leader dedicated to both organizational success and individual well-being. Inga Staniune is a visionary CHRO known for her innovative approach to cultivating self-awareness in leadership. Passionate about talent development, Inga stands out for her dedication to helping leaders and employees alike enhance their self-awareness, an essential foundation for outstanding leadership and career growth. Her methodology emphasizes the power of self-reflection—a simple yet often overlooked practice. Inga’s insights have made a significant impact, inspiring organizations to integrate self-awareness practices into their talent development strategies, ultimately fostering stronger personal brands and more effective leaders.Connect with Andy Storch:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Join us at the Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Inga Staniune:LinkedIn

In this bonus Q&A with Bernhard, he shares:His proudest moment and biggest failure in his career so farA trend that he is following in Talent Development right nowThe biggest challenge he sees in Talent Development todayBooks that have made a big impact on his lifeOne piece of career advice he has for youBernhard is the Founder & Ceo of Leaders who care. They firmly believe that workplace wellbeing is more than just a buzzword; it's the cornerstone of successful businesses in the 21st century. The WHO reports that globally, an estimated 12 billion working days are lost every year to depression and anxiety at a cost of US$ 1 trillion per year in lost productivity.Leaders who care is on a mission to make Wellbeing at Work an Executive objective and a strategic priority in every organisation across the world.Bernhard is a physician, a seasoned Executive leader and a long-standing ZEN and Mindfulness practitioner. Everything he will be talking about is based in hisown experiences, latest research and scientifically proven methodologies. He holds certificates from Standford Medical University in Well-being at work and in PERMA-Lead from Vienna based Dr. Ebner team, linked to the Universities of Vienna and Klagenfurt.Connect with Andy Storch:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Join us at the Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Dr. Bernhard Kaumanns:LinkedIn

Dr. Bernhard Kaumanns, a medical doctor and CEO of Leaders Who Care, shares his insights on creating healthier organizations. He highlights the pressures on middle managers and the need for strong leadership to drive cultural change. The conversation explores engaging purpose-driven Gen Z employees and fostering a culture of well-being to combat burnout. Dr. Kaumanns emphasizes self-awareness and compassionate leadership as vital tools for supporting workplace mental health, while addressing the financial benefits of reducing attrition and sick leave in businesses.

In this bonus Q&A with Zoe, she shares:Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so farA trend that she is following in Talent Development right nowThe biggest challenge she sees in Talent Development todayBooks that have made a big impact on her lifeOne piece of career advice she has for youFor over 20 years, Zoe has taught, coached, consulted, and studied in the area of human potential and change, supporting leaders and their teams to improve performance, achieve better organisational outcomes and navigate through change.She has worked globally across both public and private sectors and has consciously worked across different industries, bringing the lessons from each into her consulting and coaching practice.Zoe’s CPD accredited Certified Change Manager Program is designed for busy HR professionals who realise the value of upskilling in change management skills, enabling them to effectively and confidently lead their organisations and teams through change.Connect with Andy Storch:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Join us at the Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Zoe Poulton:LinkedIn

Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Zoe Poulton, an expert in change management and leadership development with an impressive background spanning over 20 years in the Royal Air Force and corporate consulting.Zoe’s military career saw her handle roles in air defense, instruction, HR, and leadership development, including a major project to update officer training. She later transitioned to consulting and started her own venture, Glass Ripple Consulting. In our conversation, Zoe shares:Her unique insights into the similarities and differences between HR in the military and the corporate world, emphasizing the brain's resistance to change and the importance of communication and transparency.The challenges of leading organizational change, addressing employee concerns about job security and work-life balance, and the critical role of HR in equipping people with the skills to manage change effectively. Valuable advice to HR professionals on navigating change and understanding the "why" behind it all.Join us as we explore the essence of change management with Zoe Poulton and learn how her military experience has shaped her approach to helping organizations become more change-agile.For over 20 years, Zoe has taught, coached, consulted, and studied in the area of human potential and change, supporting leaders and their teams to improve performance, achieve better organisational outcomes and navigate through change.She has worked globally across both public and private sectors and has consciously worked across different industries, bringing the lessons from each into her consulting and coaching practice.Zoe’s CPD accredited Certified Change Manager Program is designed for busy HR professionals who realise the value of upskilling in change management skills, enabling them to effectively and confidently lead their organisations and teams through change.Connect with Andy Storch:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Join us at the Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Zoe Poulton:LinkedIn

In this bonus Q&A with Klaus, he shares:His proudest moment and biggest failure in his career so farA trend that he is following in Talent Development right nowThe biggest challenge he sees in Talent Development todayBooks that have made a big impact on his lifeOne piece of career advice he has for youKlaus is on a mission to make people remarkable, growing the skills and the talent T-Systems needs.As a partner to the business, he reimagines learning strategies from upskilling, re-skilling, career mobility, talent acquisition to the self learning organization.Klaus is passionate about the experience of learning, creating learning journeys that are amazing – and deliver on their promise. Such as the digitize program – a program that delivered over 10.000 future skills for T-Systems.Connect with Andy Storch:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Join us at the Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Klaus Scheile:LinkedIn

Today we're diving deep into the pressing issues surrounding the future of the workforce with special guest, Klaus Scheile. Klaus is the Vice President of Global Learning and Development at T Systems, a division of Deutsche Telekom, and he brings a wealth of knowledge on sustainable people development, upskilling, and reskilling employees.In this episode, we tackle:The challenges posed by an aging workforce and declining birth rates, which lead to a shrinking talent poolThe impacts of AI and automation on white-collar jobs, and why it's more critical than ever for companies to retain and develop talent to survive and thriveInsights into how T Systems has successfully implemented a digitized reskilling program, certified 10,000 future skills, and navigated the complexities of identifying necessary skills with the help of big data and AI.You'll get a behind-the-scenes look at T Systems' innovative approaches to upskilling and reskilling, including their structured learning programs and government-supported funding. We'll also discuss the impressive results they've achieved, including increased productivity, profit per person, and a remarkably high return on investment.Klaus is on a mission to make people remarkable, growing the skills and the talent T-Systems needs.As a partner to the business, he reimagines learning strategies from upskilling, re-skilling, career mobility, talent acquisition to the self learning organization.Klaus is passionate about the experience of learning, creating learning journeys that are amazing – and deliver on their promise. Such as the digitize program – a program that delivered over 10.000 future skills for T-Systems.Connect with Andy Storch:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Join us at the Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Klaus Scheile:LinkedIn

In this bonus Q&A with Sushmita, she shares:Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so farA trend that she is following in Talent Development right nowThe biggest challenge she sees in Talent Development todayBooks that have made a big impact on her lifeOne piece of career advice she has for youSushmita Mishra Sahoo is an HR leader with 20+ years of gloval experience leading HR teams towards building future ready organizations that unleash human potential. She was most recently was Global HR Director at Infeneon Technology.Connect with Andy Storch:WebsiteLinkedInJoin us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community!Join us at the Talent Development Think Tank ConferenceConnect with Sushmita Mishra Sahoo:LinkedIn