Join ATD Houston President-Elect Carol Jennings and Chapter Sponsor Joni Goodman on "Train to Win" as they explore unconventional paths to growth, courageous breakthroughs, building self-trust, the power of reflection, and the superpower of emotional intelligence in leadership, life, and love. Tune in to unlock your full potential!
In "The Two-Faced Two-Step" episode of the "Train to Win" podcast, host Carol Jennings and guest Alise Isbell unmask subtle workplace manipulation tactics. They explore behaviors like withholding information, playing dumb, and fake transparency, offering practical solutions for fostering healthier work environments. This episode equips listeners with strategies to identify and address manipulative communication for improved workplace relationships.
ATD Houston's Elizbeth Agustin sits down with Kim Sawyer , host of the upcoming webinar designed for anyone ready to live life masterfully —no matter their career stage or life path. Kim introduces a powerful paradigm shift : what if you approached every moment of your life like an investor approaches their financial portfolio? His WOW! Program provides a step-by-step framework to help you make intentional, high-value decisions that create lasting wealth— not just financially, but in every aspec...
ATD Houston President Harriett Pritchett sits down with Tony Holmes, Director of People and Culture, Human Resources at Greater Houston United Way, to discuss the Community Impact drive that ATD Houston is hosting.
ATD Houston President-Elect Nannette Daugherty sits down with Alise Isbell, Owner of WriteWise Communications and ATD Houston Chapter Silver Sponsor to discuss toxic behavior in the workplace.
Welcome to another episode of the ATD Houston podcast! Today, Bruce sits down with two remarkable guests, Greg Harmeyer and Ben Wipperman from TiER1 Performance, a valued sponsor of the ATD Houston chapter. Greg and Ben, both seasoned experts in performance improvement and talent development, shed light on TiER1 Performance's cutting-edge solutions that are transforming organizations. They discuss how TiER1 Performance leverages innovative methodologies and technology to drive impactful learning...
Welcome to another episode of the ATD Houston podcast, where we bring you insights and interviews with thought leaders in the learning and development industry. Today, we shine the spotlight on one of our valued chapter sponsors with a special guest joining our host Bruce, David Davis, who is the President of Romar Learning Solutions, an ATD Houston chapter sponsor.
In this episode of the ATD Houston podcast, Bruce is joined by Dr. Jonathan Peters, an expert in gamification and learning design. Together, they dive into the exciting details of the upcoming ATD Houston gamification certification workshop. Dr. Peters shares insights on the benefits of gamification in training and previews what attendees can expect from the workshop, making this episode a must-listen for L&D professionals looking to level up their training programs
Learning consultant Jay Clancy joins Bruce to discuss the upcoming webinar Consulting for Impact - Driving Results When You're Not In Charge, and help you establish and sustain an effective internal or external consulting function in the learning and development space.
Bruce chats with Mark Lassoff from a neighborhood Starbucks about his upcoming ATD Houston webinar and why graphics are crucial to visual learning. Register at https://tdhouston.org/event-5188978
In this episode, Bruce talks to Alise Isbell, Founder of WriteWise Communications and long-time ATD Houston Member, Chapter Leader and Sponsor. Write Wise Communications blends the art and science of business communication. We empower clients to transform ideas into clear messages. We use practical methods to design training materials on many topics and apply a turn-key approach to deliver a range of business communication courses. Write Wise offers multiple training solutions – instructional de...
Join the ATD Houston CPTD Study Group The Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) is a professional certification for TD professionals with at least five years of experience. It is broad and measures a professional’s knowledge and skill application across the breadth of talent development capabilities. Successful CPTDs report that the process of studying for their CPTD designation was a tremendous growth opportunity, allowed them to learn and give back to the profession, and made a p...
ABOUT THE GUEST Debbie Richards, president of Creative Interactive Ideas, supports talent development clients with technology challenges. She updates her job knowledge by researching new technologies and software products; participating in educational opportunities (such as speaking at learning conferences); and participating in professional organizations. Debbie was named one of the most influential people in corporate e-learning. Passionate about working with and mentoring other learning profe...
The State of Talent Development: Today's Challenges, Tomorrow's Opportunities- General Meeting It’s that time of year again!. Organizations are reflecting on annual business goals and planning for the year ahead. Talent Development is no different. Teams are busy setting goals and securing the budget to deliver effective training programs that will enable their organizations to reach their business goals. We'll look at the current ATD State of the Industry report. We will also dive into specific...
Putting the FUN Back in Strategic Planning In-Person Meeting Does strategic planning give you nightmares? (Or have you never really sat down to actually do it?) All too often, we start strategic planning by looking forward. You will learn how to look back to make sure you’ve set the right foundation for a year of prosperity ahead. Plus, you’ll discover how to make strategic planning fun and leave with two solid exercises to turn your goals into realities. Objectives Many of us and our organizati...
Kent Nuttall – Author Untapped Value: The Power of Meaningful Competence Your relationship with an employer hinges on how your performance is evaluated. The ideas for this book began with a dysfunctional relationship, one in which my supervisors praised me as a department hero while delivering a “Meets Expectations” rating. Untapped Value shows you a better way to build and measure that relationship—performance evaluation that begins with you, the employee. In this book you’re introduced to and ...
Randstad RiseSmart partners with companies across the globe as they flex, adapt, and transform their businesses. Our innovative approach to talent mobility moves talent into, through, and out of organizations to generate greater growth, increased productivity, and future profitability. Podcast hosted by M. Bruce Abbott, Houston e-learning narrator
Are you an expert who speaks? Would you like to know more about how to use speaking to market your expertise, generate product and additional revenue streams? Are you open to receiving individual coaching and investing time, energy and some money in growing the speaking side of your business? Well, if you answered Yes to any of these, then Welcome. You are exactly in the right place.... at the right time. We are fortunate to have as our educational speaker today, Dr. Rob Pennington, a Houston ed...
The pace of change was already hard to keep up with before the pandemic. Now, in the new normal, the very survival of our organizations will depend on building capabilities to navigate a dizzying entanglement of economic, social, competitive, technological, political, and environmental issues. Organizations and the people in them are called to learn and adapt on an unprecedented scale. This evolution is both exciting and terrifying. The world needs our leadership more than ever before. Now is th...
Hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Voice Actor, Houston
Take advantage of #ATDHOU #Membership month. Sign up today at tdhouston.org/membership Hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Voice Actor, Houston
Kevin Thorn, Owner of NuggetHead Studios, LLC Kevin is an award-winning eLearning designer & developer, consultant, and owner of NuggetHead Studioz, LLC., a boutique custom design and development studio specializing in online learning experiences. After retiring from the U.S. Army, Kevin pursued a career in corporate IT and Training & Development. With his combined military and industry experience, Kevin started the Studioz in 2012 working with clients in various industries solving probl...
Hosted By M. Bruce Abbott - Voice Talent, Houston
Increase the success of a change initiative if you understand the organizational culture. This session will cover what approach you could take in determining if the organization is ready for a change and what themes or success factors promote or inhibit change. Hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Male Voice Talent, Houston
Love it or hate it, we negotiate every day. Developing Negotiation Skills is critical for effective leadership, professional advancement and stakeholder communications. And *psst*, here's the not-so-secret secret: these skills work just as effectively in our personal lives too! Whether you want to ask for a raise, land a new deal, implement change or tackle a difficult conversation, understanding and applying fundamental negotiation styles and tactics can boost your chances of success while pres...
I’ve spent close to a decade now consumed with the career development industry. Since enrolling in graduate school near the end of 2008, I spent an astonishing amount of time in the pursuit of work in my specific field – resulting in minimal success. Over time, I gradually discovered that I wasn’t alone in this struggle, and have since dedicated my entire career to help people faced with the same challenges. During this time, I’ve written many pertinent articles along with three different public...
It's finally going to happen! The 2020 ATD Houston Talent Development Virtual Conference and Expo is coming - October 27-28, 2020. Join Keynote Speaker Brandon Carson, and an ever growing list of presenters, including a fantastic closing keynote panel as we once again solidify that GREAT TALENT DEVELOPMENT IS FUTURE SUCCESS! View conference details including speakers, sponsorship, schedule and register before Oct. 1, 2020 for a chance to win an Apple iPad. Hosted By M. Bruce Abbott - Male Voiceo...
Nancy's team just launched CDR-U Coach - the first of its kind, virtual avatar coach that debriefs the in-depth CDR Assessment results and provides coaching tips and action planning. This A/I type experience is so personalized that no two users receive the same feedback. Now, individual coaching is scalable and can be extended to all levels of employees, assimilating veterans and even to college students. CDR-U Coach is ideal during this COVID timeframe where many are working at home. It is also...
Hosted by M. Bruce Abbott, elearning narrator Houston
Kim Sawyer Executive and Enterprise Coach, Business Facilitator and Professional Speaker · Has over twenty years of diverse business experience; he has started businesses, led companies, and been involved in almost every aspect of a business enterprise. · Today owns and manages theWealthSource®, an executive and enterprise coaching firm. His mission is to coach and facilitate key business people, teams and enterprises to create extraordinary wealth – in all its forms. · Accomplishes this primari...
