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Today on the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast, host Andy Storch interviews Artem Ivanenko, Head of Global Learning at Indrive, about building learning cultures, leveraging technology, and developing future-ready skills in global organizations.

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Today on the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast, hosts Andy Storch and Jig Ramji dive deep into a critical and timely topic for HR and talent development professionals: how to leverage data analytics and evidence-based practices to drive business impact. Jig Ramji, a seasoned HR and talent executive with leadership roles at organizations like Bloomberg, LSEG, and Aviva, shares his journey and expertise on using people data to tran...

Today on the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast, I’m joined by Sarah Cannistra, longtime L&D leader, coach, and the author of “Land Your Next L&D Role: Creating a Career that Works for You.” With more than 15 years of experience across every facet of learning and development, both as a practitioner and as an entrepreneur. Sarah brings hard-won perspective and actionable advice to help professionals navigate career transiti...

Today on the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast, I’m joined by Lizzy Kizer, Director of Learning and Development at Johnson Controls, seasoned educator, and champion of building learning cultures for technical organizations. With a background spanning corporate, government, higher education, and K-12, Lizzy brings a unique blend of expertise in adult learning, instructional design, and science education to her work leading learnin...

Today on the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast, I’m joined by Nir Hindie—international keynote speaker, founder of The Artian, and passionate advocate for merging business with artistic creativity. With clients like Google, SAP, and TikTok, and a background teaching at institutions such as IE Business School, Harvard, and MIT, Nir is renowned for helping leaders and organizations unlock innovation through a mindset he calls “busi...

Today, Andy Storch takes a solo seat behind the mic for a focused, practical deep-dive into one of the most pressing and misunderstood topics in talent development: the power and ROI of personal brand, not just for individuals, but for your organization as a whole.

Drawing from years of personal experience, ongoing research, and real-world examples, Andy breaks down why building a personal brand isn't just for entrepreneurs and Link...

Today, I’m joined by Garry Ridge—beloved leadership coach, former CEO and Chairman of WD-40 Company, bestselling author, and passionate advocate for people-first workplace cultures.

In this candid and energizing conversation, Garry and I dig into what it truly means to foster a workplace where people feel safe, valued, and connected—a space where anyone, with the right approach, can build an extraordinary culture. Drawing from his 2...

Today, I’m talking with Brittany Honor—a dynamic leader with more than 12 years of experience spanning the medical device and consumer packaged goods industries.

In this inspiring and practical conversation, Brittany and I dig into the realities of learning and development, change management, and field enablement—particularly in fast-paced and high-performing sales-driven organizations. Through candid stories, tactical strategies, ...

Today, I am talking with Kelsey Kelly who is Manager of Learning and Employee Experience at Point B, a small professional services firm.

In this conversation Kelsey and I dive into the real-world challenges and opportunities of building impactful learning cultures—especially within professional services firms that demand both continuous client value and employee growth. With experience spanning HR, military service, banking, and co...

Today, Andy Storch welcomes Damon Lembi—CEO of Learn It, host of the Learn It All Podcast, and two-time bestselling author—back to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast for a deep dive into building world-class learning cultures.

In this candid conversation, Andy and Damon explore what separates “learn it all” organizations from “know it all” cultures, and why curiosity, humility, and action are the keys to thriving in today’s fas...

Today, Andy Storch welcomes Keith Ferrazzi—#1 New York Times bestselling author, renowned management thinker, and founder of Ferrazzi Greenlight—to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast.

In this energizing episode, Andy and Keith go deep into the future of work, the enduring power of connection, and how leaders and talent professionals can navigate the disruptive rise of AI. Drawing on research from his latest book, Never Lea...

Today, Andy Storch welcomes Eric DiCenzo-Crotallo—Vice President of Talent, Learning, and Communication at Din Tai Fung and former Director of Talent and Learning Development at Chipotle—to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast.

In this value-packed episode, Andy and Eric explore what it really takes to build world-class talent development for hourly, frontline teams—and why the best talent programs blend operational know-how with...

Today, Andy Storch welcomes Ingrid Hu Dahl—leadership coach, author, and founder —to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast.

With two decades of experience across corporate, media, nonprofit, and social justice sectors, Ingrid shares her powerful journey from creating spaces for identity expression in youth programs to designing inclusive leadership frameworks at scale in global organizations. Her work is rooted in amplifying under...

Today, Andy Storch welcomes Marc Reede, a lecture agent, and author of "The Coffee Code," to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast.

Marc shares his unique journey of connecting celebrities and organizations for speaking engagements, providing him with firsthand access to insights from influential figures across sports, business, and literature. Drawing from these experiences and his work with students, Marc offers practical advice...

In this episode, host Andy Storch welcomes Julie Rodda, SVP and Head of Culture and People at iRhythm Technologies, to the Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast. Julie’s career path is a compelling story of curiosity, adaptability, and embracing unexpected opportunities—starting as an organizational psychologist, moving through consulting and internal talent development leadership roles, and ultimately stepping up to lead all of HR a...

In this episode, host Andy Storch sits down with Fabio Sacoman, Vice President of Learning and Development at Expedia Group. Fabio’s journey into the world of learning and talent development is anything but typical—starting as a chemical engineer in Brazil, working at General Electric, and then spending 18 years building a successful consultancy before making the leap to lead L&D at a global powerhouse like Expedia.

Together, An...

Today, we’re exploring a topic that’s front and center for every talent development leader: building a high-performance culture and cultivating genuine community at work.

The pressure to create thriving, connected, results-focused organizations has never been higher—and getting it right goes far beyond slogans or perks. Developing the right mindset, practices, and community is a true differentiator, especially for fast-growing compa...

Today, Andy sits down with Simmer Singh, a seasoned HR leader with extensive experience spanning Fortune 500 companies across the globe.

This episode dives deep into workplace culture and the concept of cultural intelligence.

Simmer shares;

• Her journey of rebuilding her career in a new culture as an immigrant
• Unique insights into diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• The power of cultural intelligence, how it differs fro...

Today we're diving deep into one of our most popular and timeless topics: measuring impact in talent development.

Many organizations still grapple with proving the tangible effects of their learning and training programs, which is crucial for securing funding, gaining support, and becoming strategic partners within companies.

Our guest, Kevin M. Yates, known fondly as the L&D Detective, joins us once again to:

• Share his wisdo...