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Rolling Out AI Enablement in Three Phases at ECI with Katie Tonda

In this episode, Katie Tonda shares how she is leading a company-wide AI transformation and rebuilding leadership development from the ground up at ECI Software Solutions

Reengineering Culture in the Age of AI at Vodacom with Njabulo Mashigo

In this episode, Njabulo Mashigo shares how deliberate culture work has helped make Vodacom South Africa the number one top employer in the country three years running, a

10 Lessons on AI Transformation: What's Actually Working Inside Organizations

In this solo episode, Andy Storch shares the top 10 lessons he has gathered on AI transformation over the last several months, drawing from podcast interviews, private on

The Three T’s of AI Rollouts: Training, Time, and Tools with Alex Zubko

In this episode, Alex Zubko shares what she is seeing inside organizations trying to make AI transformation actually work. Alex has been in the AI trenches since 2022, wh

Turning AI Anxiety Into AI Agency at Exclaimer with Antonia Bowler

In this episode, Antonia Bowler shares how her organization approached AI adoption by putting people first. Antonia is a people leader at Exclaimer, a private equity back

The Pause Principle: How to Lead Brilliant Work in a Busy World with Shawn Vanderhoven

In this episode, Shawn Vanderhoven shares what he learned researching how the best leaders help their teams focus in a relentlessly distracting world. Shawn is a longtime

Why Training Fails and How to Design for Change Instead with Heather Burright

In this episode, Heather Burright shares what she has learned building learning and development programs for the nonprofit sector. Heather is the founder of Skill Masters

AI Literacy Is a Leadership Problem: Christa Hill on What Executives Are Missing

In this episode, Christa Hill shares what she has learned moving teams from AI resistance to real capability. Christa is the founder of Tacit Edge and creator of an AI re

How Julie Stone Is Reinventing Learning and Development With AI at TTEC

In this episode, Julie Stone shares how she is reinventing learning and development for a 50,000 person workforce as Group Vice President and Chief Learning Officer at TT

From Truck Driver to VP of L&D: Joshua Remerowski on Frontline Credibility and Measuring Impact

In this episode, Joshua Remerowski shares how he went from a temp truck driver at FedEx to Vice President of Learning & Development at SRS Distribution, a wholly owned su

Is AI Fluency Is the New Microsoft Office Proficiency?

In this solo episode, Andy Storch makes the case for why AI fluency isn't optional — it's the new baseline for employability. While the macro debates around AI (governmen

The New Employee Contract: Why Career Growth and Transparency Matter More Than Ever with Tatiana G

In this episode, Tatiana Goldberg shares insights from more than 20 years in HR, talent management, and leadership development. She explores how the employer-employee rel

Leadership Development Lessons from Nike, Google, and Amazon with Vic Smith

Andy Storch sits down with leadership development expert Vic Smith to unpack what truly makes great managers and high-performing workplace cultures. Drawing from leadersh

How Sanjit Kaur is Transforming HR Through Culture, Leadership & Employee Experience at Cox Automotive UK

Andy Storch sits down with Sanjit Kaur to discuss how modern HR leaders can drive business transformation through culture, leadership development, and intentional employe

Building Leadership Stability and Neuro Resilience with Angus Nelson

Andy Storch speaks with Angus Nelson about why many high-performing leaders feel stuck in today’s fast-changing environment, despite having the experience and capability

Leadership, Culture, and Career Mobility with Johanna Hummer, VP of Global People Success at Opella

Andy Storch speaks with Johanna Hummer, VP of Global People Success at Opella, about building a new company culture after its spin-off from Sanofi. They explore the chal

Transforming Meetings and Management with Mamie Stewart: Practical Insights for Modern Leaders

In this episode, Andy Storch sits down with Mamie Kanfer Stewart—founder of Meteor and The Modern Manager, executive coach, and author of Momentum. With nearly two decade

Empowering Employees to Own Their Careers and Brands with Maura Lemon, The Talent Whisperer

In this episode of Talent Development Hot Seat, host Andy Storch speaks with Maura Lemon, known as the “Talent Whisperer,” who leads Learning and Development at FDH Aero

Recognizing How Far You’ve Come

Today is March 17, 2026, and I am officially turning 46. I wanted to take a moment to step away from the "hustle" and the constant drive for the next goal to simply say t

Building a Thriving L&D Team at Bonadio Group with Allyson Roote

Andy Storch sits down with Allyson Roote, Vice President of Learning and Organizational Development at the Bonadio Group. Allyson Roote shares her inspiring journey from