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Sponsored by Cornerstone, The Association for Talent Development (ATD)'s Talent Development Leader podcast features monthly conversations with the greatest influencers in the talent development field. Tune in for the latest trends, hot topics, and future-focused ideas that current and aspiring TD leaders need to know. Learn more at www.td.org/talent-development-leader-podcast.
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- 2 weeks ago31 min
The Upside of Downside Thinking: Why the Best Leaders Imagine Failure First
Most leadership advice focuses on vision, confidence, and execution. In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, we consider how learning to anticipate failure might be the most important leadership skill. Matt Confer, Chief Strategy Officer at Abilitie and author of The Upside of Downside Thinking, joins us to discuss the power of premortems and productive dissent. We examine why naming potential failures can actually reduce anxiety, how leaders can avoid unintended consequences, and what talent development professionals can understand from the "cobra effect." Learn how to balance confidence with critical thinking and gain practical strategies for evaluating risk to avoid costly mistakes.
- Oct 1, 202638 min
The Great Human Premium: The New Competitive Advantage in the Age of AI
AI may be changing the nature of work, but it is also elevating the importance of what technology cannot replace. In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, bestselling author and personal branding expert William Arruda unpacks the concept of The Great Human Premium, and how the most valuable skills in the workplace are increasingly human. William shares which human capabilities organizations need to cultivate now like communication, judgment, creativity, self-awareness, and learning agility. He also discusses the hidden cultural costs of over-relying on AI, the Human Premium Matrix for organizational design, and the workplace shifts every CLO should be preparing for today. Listen to this conversation to gain a compelling roadmap for leading with humanity in the age of AI.
- Sep 17, 202637 min
The Future of Immersive Learning: Why Design Matters More Than Technology
As AI dramatically lowers the barriers to creating learning content, organizations have an opportunity to rethink what makes learning truly engaging and effective. In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, Lars-Petter W. Kjos, co-founder and Chief Product Officer of We Are Learning, shares why immersion is not about avatars, VR, or realism alone. Instead, it's about creating meaningful experiences that challenge learners to make decisions, face consequences, and build capability. The conversation explores AI's impact on learning design, the growing accessibility of scenario-based learning, and the future skills talent development teams will need to thrive. Learn why scenario-based learning is experiencing a resurgence and what talent development leaders should do to prepare their teams for the next era of workplace learning.
- Aug 10, 202637 min
Facilitation as a Leadership Practice: Transforming Learning Through the Five Personas
In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, Moe Poirier, founder of Shift Facilitation and creator of the Five Personas of Facilitation, explains how talent development leaders can elevate facilitation from a tactical skill to a strategic leadership capability. Drawing on more than 25 years of experience, Moe shares how facilitators can adapt their presence through five distinct personas: the Sensei, Drill Sergeant, Superhero, Confidant, and Jester. Moe describes what great facilitation has in common with great leadership, how managers can apply the Five Personas in everyday conversations, and why human connection becomes even more valuable as AI takes on more content delivery. Listen to this podcast and learn how transformational facilitation not only creates transformative learning experiences, but shapes organizational learning culture and positions facilitators as ambassadors of an organization's learning brand and change strategy.
- Jul 22, 202637 min
From Learning & Development to Talent Development: The Shift That Changes Everything
What separates organizations that treat learning as an expense from those that see talent as a competitive advantage? In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, learning strategist, author, and Tractus Learning founder Becky Willis explains why the profession must evolve from Learning & Development to Talent Development to remain relevant and drive business results. Becky explores why L&D often struggles to earn strategic influence, how leading organizations align talent initiatives with business goals, the metrics that matter, and the most common reasons transformation efforts fail. She also shares insights from her book, 7 Steps to Better Learning Engagement, and offers advice for TD leaders ready to become more strategic in the age of AI. Learn practical actions you can take immediately to become a strategic force for talent and business growth in your organization.
- Jun 30, 202642 min
The Capability Blueprint: Connecting Skills, Performance, and Strategy
What sits between a company's strategy and the skills of its workforce? According to Ben Satchwell, Head of Capabilities at Acorn PLMS, the answer is capability. In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, Ben breaks down the layered relationship between skills, competencies, capabilities, job design, and performance. He explains why many competency frameworks become shelfware, and offers actionable guidance for talent development leaders who want to build systems that create real value. Listen and learn how to begin designing capability frameworks that will help your organization move beyond training activities and toward meaningful business outcomes.
- Jun 11, 202641 min
Leading from Within: The Power of Personal Vision with Kimberly Currier
A clear personal vision can be the difference between reacting to life and intentionally leading it. In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader podcast, Kimberly Currier, global talent and leadership development executive, explores why personal vision is a foundational leadership capability. She shares how such a purpose can guide decisions, build resilience, and help leaders stay grounded through change. Learn how to develop your own personal vision; integrate it into your organization's leadership development initiatives; and use it to foster an organizational culture rooted in clarity, authenticity, and shared purpose.
- May 14, 202633 min
From Cost Center to Strategic Driver: Reframing Talent Development in Tough Times
When budgets shrink, talent development leaders must do more than defend their programs—they must demonstrate their value through communication and influence. In this episode of the Talent Development Leader podcast, Amii Barnard-Bahn, former Fortune 5 executive and top leadership coach, breaks down a strategic communication model for elevating TD's role in the business. Learn how to communicate with clarity, strengthen your team's value proposition, and guide your organization through layoffs and disruption. Become a leader who re-engages and "re-recruits" the people who stay, and turns tough moments into opportunities to rebuild trust and commitment. Amii's Resources: https://www.barnardbahn.com/resources
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Sponsored by Cornerstone, The Association for Talent Development (ATD)'s Talent Development Leader podcast features monthly conversations with the greatest influencers in the talent development field. Tune in for the latest trends, hot topics, and future-focused ideas that current and aspiring TD leaders need to know. Learn more at www.td.org/talent-development-leader-podcast.
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