ATD NYC Unlocked

“Your network is your net worth.” - Jessica Nguyen

Do you have a budding entrepreneur in you? Have you always thought about starting your own consulting business but not sure how? In today’s episode, Jessica Nguyen, founder of Feed Learning, shares her insights on setting up her own Talent and Development consulting firm. From tips on how to handle rejection to how to grow your business, this conversation is loaded with anecdotes a...

Get ready to explore a game changing tool designed to help you create more effective learning experiences. In this episode, we’ll introduce you to the Learning Experience Canvas, a dynamic tool created by Niels Floor designed to bolster your training design and decision processes. So tune in to hear more about this insightful resource shared by ATD NYC Former President Jenny Eng. 

Additional Resources:

Download the tool at LXCanv...

“The reality that I've at least seen is that leaders do not prioritize team development in this way…it's usually when there's dysfunction when there's smoke, when there's an actual dumpster fire of a team dynamic that leaders will pull people in for this type of intervention.” -Ian Saville

Have you ever experienced the frustration of working on a dysfunctional team? How do you move from dysfunction to a collaborative, adaptable, hi...

When you’re conducting a virtual training, creating a sense of community is critical. Tune in to learn how a simple icebreaker technique using emojis can lead to increased connection and engagement!

Here’s where to find your hosts:

Marina: linkedin.com/in/marinafield

Samantha: linkedin.com/in/samantha-peller

Here's where to find our Administrative/Marketing Coordinator, Tanaya Pandeya: linkedin.com/in/tanayapandeya

Here wher...

“...know that leadership is not made with a cookie cutter, you can still be your own person, and grow into the type of leader that you want to be or aspire to be…” -Nora Sacchi

Imagine having a proven blueprint to develop the next generation of strong, capable leaders in your organization. 

In this episode we feature Nora Sacchi, organizational development consultant and training specialist, who co-developed a comprehensive 6 month...

In today's episode of the ATD NYC Unlocked Podcast, Unlocked Insights we explore how mindfulness can transform your coaching sessions. Learn techniques to help you and your clients stay present, foster deeper self-awareness, and create a more thoughtful and impactful coaching environment. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or looking to incorporate it more fully into your practice, this episode will offer practical insights to enhan...

“I think people tend to look around their workplace and make an assumption that disability isn't all that present in their environments. And that's just not true.” -Zoë Troxell-Whitman

One in four people you meet could have a disability that impacts their daily lives. Does that surprise you? In this episode, we explore the realities of disability in the workplace with disability advocate, consultant, and Columbia University docto...

In this episode of the ATD NYC Unlocked Podcast, Unlocked Insights Guest Host and Assistant Audio Engineer, Irini Gaglos, joins us to share some powerful productivity techniques to help keep you motivated throughout your workday. From time management strategies to staying focused on tasks, Irini’s insights will give you the tools to maintain energy and momentum no matter how busy your schedule gets. Tune in to learn how to optimize...

“At the end of the day, if you have a CEO that's not modeling accountability and transparency, and is not placing an emphasis on learning from mistakes…then there's almost nothing a genius L&D person can do.” - Megan Rees

Most of us have heard horror stories of toxic workplace environments. Whether it is a first-or second-hand experience, we know that such situations leave a lasting impression on a person. In today’s episode, w...

In this week’s episode of the ATD NYC Unlocked Podcast Unlocked Insights, co-host Samantha Peller shares one of her favorite tips for creating effective training: using real-world scenarios and case studies. Learn how this approach helps learners connect theory to practice, develop critical thinking, and solve problems they might encounter on the job. Samantha also discusses the importance of working with subject matter experts to ...

“So if you help employees be more inspired in the workplace, you can actually help them enhance their workplace performance and their well-being at the same time…” - Allison Holzer

How do you define inspiration? What does it mean to you? In today’s episode, Allison Holzer helps us explore these questions, providing insight on this multifaceted concept. As a co-founder and principal consultant of InspireCorps, an inspiration based p...

Get ready to dive back into the world of talent development with the highly anticipated Season 2 of the ATD NYC Unlocked podcast! After a long hiatus, we’re thrilled to bring you fresh content, inspiring guests, and a whole new vibe that will keep you engaged and motivated. This season, we’ll explore key topics like launching your own training consulting business, creating psychologically safe work environments, building disability...

That's a wrap on ATD NYC Unlocked Season 1! We're taking a short break for the holidays. We will back in 2024 with Season 2 and more engaging episodes!

Here’s where to find your hosts:

Marina: linkedin.com/in/marinafield

Samantha: linkedin.com/in/samantha-peller

If you have a talent development tip you would like to share we’d love to hear it. Please send us an email at info@atdnyc.org with the subject line UNLOCKED.

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“They [companies] think they do a lot of learning…but they don’t really encourage that learning environment that people are looking for.” - Greg Simpson

Get ready for our first ever roundtable discussion where we dive deep into identifying the factors that make learning environments effective.

In today’s episode we are joined by three of our esteemed colleagues from the ATD NYC chapter: James Wolfe (2023 VP of Marketing), Maggie ...

“...the stories that we tell ourselves can…impact how we perform, how we act, how we walk through the world.”

Have you ever felt the weight of negative self-talk interfering with your professional or personal life? In this episode, we're joined by clinical psychologist Karen Bagley, who discusses the importance of figuring out whether the stories we construct in our minds accurately mirror our reality. Through specific examples, Ka...

Have you ever led a workshop or training session where specific individuals consistently took center stage in discussions? In this episode, we share a creative solution, inspired by a 2018 TD magazine article written by Nikki O'Keeffe. It introduces a unique strategy: utilizing stickers to pinpoint who you'd like to contribute next. This innovative approach not only balances participation but supports the creation of a more inclusi...

“And so in 15 minutes, this woman changed my life.” Are you ready for an enlightening journey through coaching, leadership, and the impact of embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion? In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Ranieka Weston, diversity and leadership facilitator, executive leadership coach, and talent strategist. She shares her journey from the world of sales and marketing in pharma and biotech to bec...

Are you looking for ways to enhance your program design skills? Join us in this episode to hear a tip that will help you do exactly that, shared by our very own ATDNYC VP of Membership, Maggie Nelson. Discover how job shadowing can be used to tailor your program to the needs of your learners and enhance your approach to program design.

Additional Resources:

Maggie Nelson - linkedin.com/in/magnels

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“We’re going to take data, we’re going to create a story, we’re going to connect what we know about people in the organization to…relevant metrics and data…” - Sy Islam

Have you ever found yourself curious about people analytics and its role in talent development, or wondered how it could enhance your everyday work? In today’s episode, Sy Islam, Ph.D. provides a clear picture of what people analytics is and why you should care ab...