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Revamping Performance Management and Career Development at UC Berkeley with Dr. Angela Stopper Apr 25, 2023

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Have you been told to increase employee performance through annual evaluations and yet are still struggling to get results? Discover the power of inclusive cultures and revolutionary workplace strategies to propel employees to their highest potential.

From this episode, you will be able to:

Embrace diverse workplace environments for heightened employee performance.
Shift from traditional performance evaluations to state-of-the-art developmental tactics.
Promote a culture of fearlessness and originality to spark innovation.
Cultivate an environment where employees feel secure in embarking on new personal growth journeys.
Integrate ongoing feedback, expert guidance, and continuous learning opportunities for staff members.

Angela Stopper is the Chief Learning Officer at UC Berkeley, where she leads the team responsible for campus-wide workforce education programs, career and professional development initiatives, and organization development and change management consulting services. With a background in Marketing and International Business, Angela was drawn to learning and development through her work in Executive Education, helping some of the world's top companies. Angela's passion for coaching and advising executives, combined with her expertise in learning and organizational development, has made her a sought-after global thought leader in strategic workforce planning.

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Breaking down the 2023 Burning Glass Skills Compass Report with Matt Sigelman and Trena Minudri from Coursera Apr 18, 2023

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Matt Sigelman and Trena Minudri break down the 2023 Burning Glass Skills Compass Report. Yet, there is an unexpected twist - Matt and Trena found that no skill met all three criteria of value, endurance, and quick learning. What could this reveal about the importance of making informed choices and trade-offs?

In this episode, you will be able to:

Harness the power of data to pinpoint vital future workforce talents.
Uncover the hidden potential of adaptive skills amidst ever-changing technologies.
Master the art of continuous learning to hone efficient learning abilities.
Embrace a growth mindset for seamless internal mobility and upskilling.
Take charge of your career by emphasizing personal skill development.

Matt Sigelman is a renowned expert in the field of labor market data and skills analysis, with a passion for unlocking new opportunities through understanding the evolving world of work. As the President of the Burning Glass Institute, Chairman of LightCast, and a visiting Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School, Matt has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations navigate the complex landscape of skills in the modern economy. His groundbreaking research on real-time labor market data and his work with the 2023 Burning Glass Skills Compass Report has positioned him as an authority on talent development and the future of work.

Trena Minudri is the VP of People Development and Chief Learning Officer at Coursera, a company that is leading companies, leaders, and people to rapidly and effectively prepare for the economic imperative of lifelong learning. Trena is a talent expert with deep experience driving business results in learning, leadership, talent analytics, culture change, and organizational effectiveness.

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Unlocking the Power of Community Building for Workplace Success Apr 11, 2023

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With a curiosity for understanding why humans are inherently social creatures, I never expected to find myself leading a thriving community, uncovering the power of connection to drive success and growth - but that's exactly what I did. Now, as I continue to foster these relationships, I'm reminded of the incredible potential that comes from embracing our strengths and working together.

In this episode, you will be able to:

1. Cultivate thriving communities that boost workplace engagement and foster growth.

2. Establish genuine connections that enhance a sense of belonging within organizations.

3. Promote an inclusive, equal, and collaborative company culture for all team members.

4. Exhibit effective leadership in crafting hyper-inclusive and engaged communities.

5. Utilize communication channels to develop open and trusting work environments.

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Bonus Q&A with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus Apr 06, 2023

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In the 388th episode of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast, Andy connects with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus. Jorge is the EVP of Talent Capability and Culture at Sage. As a tactical and knowledgeable leader, he takes ownership of his role at Sage as he sees a fantastic opportunity to support their exciting transformation into a great Digital Network company.

Jorge is a talented and strong leader capable of building and executing human capital offerings that make a difference. He is said to be able to create meaningful leadership and stakeholder development programs that contribute to the success of many business and functional units.

In this bonus episode, you will hear:

Jorge Aisa Dreyfus’ biggest achievement and proudest moment in his career;
One of Jorge’s biggest failures and what he learned from that experience;
The three things that Jorge believes to be the biggest challenges in the talent development space;
Why Jorge is following Artificial Intelligence as an interesting trend in talent development;
The book and TedTalk that influenced Jorge and he recommends to people;
Jorge’s piece of advice to individuals who are seeking more ways to grow and improve their careers

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Revamping Talent Development to Improve Employee Experience with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus from Sage Apr 04, 2023

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In the 387th episode of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast, Andy connects with Jorge Aisa Dreyfus. Jorge is the EVP of Talent Capability and Culture at Sage. As a tactical and knowledgeable leader, he takes ownership of his role at Sage as he sees a fantastic opportunity to support their exciting transformation into a great Digital Network company.

Jorge is a talented and strong leader capable of building and executing human capital offerings that make a difference. He is said to have the ability to create meaningful leadership and stakeholder development programs that contribute to the success of many business and functional units.

In this episode, you will hear:

Jorge’s background in life and how he got roped into the world of talent development;
What Jorge sees to be the commonalities in the learning curve of people across different industries;
Why Jorge and Andy see curiosity as a top priority for companies to be doing to ensure connectivity and success across people in the business;
Jorge’s philosophy of prioritizing employee experience and culture and his philosophy in talent development in general;
Jorge’s top secrets to becoming more inclusive and turning things around with regard to ANTS and Glassdoor.
Jorge’s and Sage’s commitment to becoming customer-led rather than product-led;
Andy and Jorge’s perspectives on creating internal mobility and their approach towards performance management

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Bonus Q&A with Don Jones Mar 30, 2023

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In Episode 386 of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast, Andy Storch is joined by Don Jones from Experience It. Don is the founding president of Experience It Inc. Over the past 30 years, he has achieved a reputation as one of the foremost designers of sophisticated, story-driven behavioral management and leadership business simulations. Don is an accomplished consultant, researcher, speaker, and author. His organization has designed, delivered, and implemented large-scale corporate experiential learning programs for multinational Fortune 500 companies in more than 20 countries.

Don is a recognized thought leader in the workplace's importance in human behaviors. His white paper Human Systems 2.0 makes a case for the increasing importance of the need for human connection as the workplace becomes increasingly digital and technological. In addition, his Contextual Intelligence Transformation Model™ has also been adopted by a number of corporations.

In this bonus episode, you’ll hear:

Don’s proudest accomplishment and his biggest mistake in his career and what he learned from the experience
Why Don Jones believes individual engagement at scale is the biggest challenge in the Talent Development industry today
How Don sees culture as a driver of performance as a trend he is excited about in the Talent Development Space
The book that Don highly recommends to people
Don’s one piece of advice to professionals and individuals who are trying to move up and become more successful in their careers

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The Future of Learning with Don Jones from Experience It Mar 28, 2023

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In Episode 385 of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast, Andy Storch is joined by Don Jones from Experience It. Don is the founding president of Experience It Inc. Over the past 30 years, he has achieved a reputation as one of the foremost designers of sophisticated, story-driven behavioral management and leadership business simulations. Don is an accomplished consultant, researcher, speaker, and author. His organization has designed, delivered, and implemented large-scale corporate experiential learning programs for multinational Fortune 500 companies in more than 20 countries.

In this episode, you will hear:

Andy Storch and Don Jones’ best learning experiences throughout their lifetime
Don Jones’ thoughts about behavioral learning and its power in the learning and development space
What Andy and Don believe to be the most significant challenges that need to be addressed in the L&D space today
Why Don believes storytelling and apprenticeship to be the core of learning
Why Don is passionate about behavioral storytelling and learning as the future of learning and where things are going.

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The Launch of E!’s Infinity Digital Leadership Simulation and Demo

Bonus Q&A with Teddy Droseros Mar 23, 2023

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Teddy Droseros joins Andy Storch as a guest on the 382nd episode of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast. Teddy is the founder of Grateful Peoples and he created a Gratitude Journal that is being used for a few social initiatives. Thousands of kids and schools around the country are starting their day with one of these journals and writing down something they’re grateful for every day.

In 2018, Teddy, along with a few local businesses, A’Pizza Regionale, Original Grain, and O Yoga (now Sky Yoga Studios), came up with an idea to raise money through various promotions to donate gratitude journals to all the students at a local elementary school in Syracuse. Today, those journals have amassed tens of thousands of entries, some of which are part of a new book called "Today I Am Grateful For…

In this bonus episode, you will hear:

Teddy Droseros’ biggest achievement and proudest moment in his career.
One of Teddy’s biggest failures and what he learned from that experience.
What Teddy sees as the biggest challenge when starting a nonprofit and spreading the message of the mission.
Why Teddy sees the trend to give as the biggest trend in the business and nonprofit world.
The book Teddy is reading right now that has made an impact to his life.
Teddy’s piece of advice to individuals who are seeking more happiness and fulfillment in their lives

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Sharing Gratitude with Teddy Droseros Mar 21, 2023

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In this episode, you will hear:

How the story of Teddy Droseros started and the difficulties he braved prior to the launch of the Gratitude Journals
How gratitude helped Teddy in coping with what he was going through.
The story behind the creation of the Gratitude Journal and leaving them in coffee shops.
Some of the life-changing entries Teddy read and the most common things people are grateful for, as mentioned in the journals
What Teddy’s next steps were after to further the gratitude journal movement
How Grateful Peoples accumulate resources and funding to power the production and operations of the movement

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Bonus Q&A with Jen Collins Mar 16, 2023

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Andy Storch welcomes Jen Collins to the 381st Episode of the Talent Development Think Tank Podcast. Jen is a Learning Strategist, Consultant, Speaker, and Facilitator with a passion for Talent Development. She helps organizations and professionals upskill their teams at scale with Internal Talent Academies and helps them drive engagement by leveraging marketing principles.

With 20 years of Marketing and Business Management experience and a concentration in Learning and Development over the past five years, Jen has tackled a variety of Talent Development experiences over my tenure, including but not limited to: leading and supporting skill-specific learning programs, managing culture initiatives and ongoing pulse surveys, creating employee resource groups (ERGs), managing new hire onboarding experiences, and many more. Today, Jen is working as the Senior Director for Client Experience - Academies at Learn In.

In this bonus episode, you’ll hear:

Jen Collins’ shift from marketing to Learning & Development (L&D) and her experience with working with other professionals.
Jen’s proudest moment in her career in the Learning & Development space.
Jen’s biggest failure and what she learned from this experience.
Why Jen Collins perceives Deep Skill-Building as the biggest challenge in the Talent Development Space.
How Jen sees ChatGPT as a trend she’s following in the Talent Development Space.
The book that made a big impact on the life of Jen.
The tools and platforms that Jen uses lately to make her job more fascinating
Jen’s piece of advice to professionals and individuals who are seeking growth and success in their careers

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