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Aligned for Talent Podcast

36 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratings

The Aligned for Talent Podcast, powered by CareerSource Suncoast gives the latest trends in talent and workforce development

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Episodes

2020 State of Students Report

January 28, 2020 15:36 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent Podcast, Chris Laney speaks with his colleague, Jen Zak, the Communications Director for CareerSource Suncoast about the recent launch of the 2020 State of Students Report, student perception on college and career. This report brings together key insight on what students are thinking about as they consider their future. 

Dr. Suzanne Burke, Senior Director of College, Career, and Life Readiness at the Education Foundation of Sarasota County

January 22, 2020 07:56 - 23 minutes - 32 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent Podcast, Chris Laney interviews Dr. Suzanne Burke, the Senior Director of College, Career and Life Readiness at the Education Foundation of Sarasota County. Leaning on both Dr. Burke's experience and passion, we discuss the importance of social/emotional learning in the classroom and the effects it has on students entering the workforce. 

Interview with Adrienne Johnston, Chief of DEO's Bureau of Labor Market Statistics

January 15, 2020 02:46 - 21 minutes - 30 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent Podcast, Chris Laney interviews Adrienne Johnston, Chief of the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity's Bureau of Labor Market Statistics. In the podcast we're discussing the future of Florida's workforce and the current state of our state's economy. 

Kathy McDonald, Assistant Director of Network Partnership from FCAN

January 07, 2020 23:47 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent Podcast - Chris Laney interviewed Kathy McDonald, the Assistant Director of Network Partnership from the Florida College Access Network or FCAN. In our conversation, we're going to be discussing collective impact, FCAN's work, and the launch of a new initiative called Plan It Florida. 

2019 Best of Interviews

January 01, 2020 03:52 - 31 minutes - 43.1 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent Podcast, Chris Laney brings together his Top 10 moments of 2019. We just finished our first 4 months of doing the podcast and felt this would be an incredible time to kickoff 2020 by showcasing some of the great conversations happening around workforce and education. 

Kathy, HR Director for Santa's Workshop

December 23, 2019 21:40 - 12 minutes - 17 MB

In this week's episode, Chris Laney interviews a very special guest all the way from the North Pole. Kathy is the Human Resources Director for Santa's Workshop. We're going to discuss work/life balance with Santa, elf retention, and reindeer diversity and inclusion. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast - Episode 15

December 23, 2019 21:40 - 12 minutes - 17 MB

In this week's episode, Chris Laney interviews a very special guest all the way from the North Pole. Kathy is the Human Resources Director for Santa's Workshop. We're going to discuss work/life balance with Santa, elf retention, and reindeer diversity and inclusion. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast - Episode 14

December 17, 2019 16:55 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this week's podcast, Chris Laney interviews Doug Van Dyke, CEO of Leadership Simplified. An organization dedicated to helping organizations build teams, develop leaders, and help organizations communicate more effectively. Some of his clients include American Express, Lockheed Martin, PepsiCo, Charter Communications, Bealls Department Stores, Allstate, TECO, CVS, and more. 

Doug Van Dyke, President of Leadership Simplified

December 17, 2019 16:55 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MB

In this week's podcast, Chris Laney interviews Doug Van Dyke, CEO of Leadership Simplified. An organization dedicated to helping organizations build teams, develop leaders, and help organizations communicate more effectively. Some of his clients include American Express, Lockheed Martin, PepsiCo, Charter Communications, Bealls Department Stores, Allstate, TECO, CVS, and more. 

Paul Sharff, President of the ELC of Manatee County and Janet Kahn, President of the ELC of Sarasota County

December 10, 2019 13:12 - 17 minutes - 24 MB

In this week's podcast, Chris Laney interviews the Sarasota Early Learning Coalition Executive Director, Janet Kahn and Manatee Early Learning Coalition President, Paul Sharff as we discussed the value of early learning in our region, legislative priorities, and how the community can get involved in their work. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast - Episode 13

December 10, 2019 13:12 - 17 minutes - 24 MB

In this week's podcast, Chris Laney interviews the Sarasota Early Learning Coalition Executive Director, Janet Kahn and Manatee Early Learning Coalition President, Paul Sharff as we discussed the value of early learning in our region, legislative priorities, and how the community can get involved in their work. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast - Episode 12

December 03, 2019 18:06 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

In this week's podcast, Chris Laney interviews Jacki Dezelski, President and CEO of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce. Freshly off of a trip to Tallahassee advocating policy pertinent to businesses in Manatee County, we discuss legislative priorities and other initiatives that are bolstering the workforce in the region. 

Jacki Dezelski, President/CEO of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce

December 03, 2019 18:06 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MB

In this week's podcast, Chris Laney interviews Jacki Dezelski, President and CEO of the Manatee Chamber of Commerce. Freshly off of a trip to Tallahassee advocating policy pertinent to businesses in Manatee County, we discuss legislative priorities and other initiatives that are bolstering the workforce in the region. 

Dr. Rich Barnhouse, VP of Student Services & Enrollment Management at State College of Florida

November 26, 2019 21:04 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent podcast, Chris Laney interviews Dr. Rich Barnhouse, Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management at State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota. In this podcast, we're discussing the importance of student persistence and retention. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast - Episode 11

November 26, 2019 21:04 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent podcast, Chris Laney interviews Dr. Rich Barnhouse, Vice President of Student Services and Enrollment Management at State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota. In this podcast, we're discussing the importance of student persistence and retention. 

John Wright, Senior VP of Workforce for EMSI

November 19, 2019 21:41 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent Podcast, Chris Laney interviews Joshua Wright, Executive Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development for EMSI. We're discussing the 4th annual talent attraction scorecard that just released last week. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast - Episode 10

November 19, 2019 21:41 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent Podcast, Chris Laney interviews Joshua Wright, Executive Vice President of Economic and Workforce Development for EMSI. We're discussing the 4th annual talent attraction scorecard that just released last week. 

Meggie Palmer, Founder of PepTalkHer

November 12, 2019 17:50 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent Podcast, Chris Laney interviews Meggie Palmer, Founder of PepTalkHer, an organization focused on helping close the gender pay gap in the world. In addition, her organization works with clients such as Revlon, JP Morgan, SXSW, Payscale and more. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast - Episode 9

November 12, 2019 17:50 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent Podcast, Chris Laney interviews Meggie Palmer, Founder of PepTalkHer, an organization focused on helping close the gender pay gap in the world. In addition, her organization works with clients such as Revlon, JP Morgan, SXSW, Payscale and more. 

Bradley Anderson, Director of Small Business for Trinet

November 05, 2019 12:17 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent podcast, Chris Laney interviews Bradley Anderson, Director of Small Business for Trinet. In this interview, Laney discusses Anderson's transition into the American workforce from South Africa and how businesses can embrace diversity by looking at the importance of having individuals from all cultures in their businesses. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast - Episode 8

November 05, 2019 12:17 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent podcast, Chris Laney interviews Bradley Anderson, Director of Small Business for Trinet. In this interview, Laney discusses Anderson's transition into the American workforce from South Africa and how businesses can embrace diversity by looking at the importance of having individuals from all cultures in their businesses. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast

November 05, 2019 12:17 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent podcast, Chris Laney interviews Bradley Anderson, Director of Small Business for Trinet. In this interview, Laney discusses Anderson's transition into the American workforce from South Africa and how businesses can embrace diversity by looking at the importance of having individuals from all cultures in their businesses. 

Dr. Robert Shindell, President of Intern Bridge

October 29, 2019 13:22 - 26 minutes - 36 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent Podcast, Chris Laney interviews Dr. Robert Shindell, President, and CEO of Intern Bridge. Intern Bridge is a national research and consulting firm focused on experiential learning programs and outcomes. Through the development of the Total Internship Management workshop, Dr. Shindell has delivered messages over a hundred times on how to develop great experiential learning experiences. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast - Episode 7

October 29, 2019 13:22 - 26 minutes - 36 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent Podcast, Chris Laney interviews Dr. Robert Shindell, President, and CEO of Intern Bridge. Intern Bridge is a national research and consulting firm focused on experiential learning programs and outcomes. Through the development of the Total Internship Management workshop, Dr. Shindell has delivered messages over a hundred times on how to develop great experiential learning experiences. 

Ben Vanderneck, Talent Development Manager for CareerSource Suncoast

October 22, 2019 15:42 - 17 minutes - 24.8 MB

In this week's podcast, Chris Laney interviews Talent Development Manager from CareerSource Suncoast about the work happening with ex-offenders and reentry programs.  During the interview, we will investigate some of the data around unemployment within the ex-offender population, challenges facing this population, and what employers and organizations like the local workforce boards can do to help them. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast - Episode 6

October 22, 2019 15:42 - 17 minutes - 24.8 MB

In this week's podcast, Chris Laney interviews Talent Development Manager from CareerSource Suncoast about the work happening with ex-offenders and reentry programs.  During the interview, we will investigate some of the data around unemployment within the ex-offender population, challenges facing this population, and what employers and organizations like the local workforce boards can do to help them. 

Steve Shenbaum, President of game on Nation

October 15, 2019 23:28 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent Podcast, Chris Laney interviews Steve Shenbaum, CEO/President of game on Nation. A nationally-recognized communication firm working with some of the country's largest sports teams, employers, and all branches of the military. As 2019 SOJC keynote, we discuss the importance of authentic engagement with students. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast Episode 5

October 15, 2019 23:28 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MB

In this week's Aligned for Talent Podcast, Chris Laney interviews Steve Shenbaum, CEO/President of game on Nation. A nationally-recognized communication firm working with some of the country's largest sports teams, employers, and all branches of the military. As 2019 SOJC keynote, we discuss the importance of authentic engagement with students. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast - Episode 4

October 06, 2019 22:51 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB

This week on the podcast, we invite Michael Preston, Executive Director of the Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Institutions into the studio to discuss workforce and education initiatives, and what's happening around the state of Florida.  The Aligned for Talent Podcast is presented by CareerSource Suncoast and focuses on initiatives related to the workforce in our community and state. 

Dr. Michael Preston from the Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Institutions

October 06, 2019 22:51 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB

This week on the podcast, we invite Michael Preston, Executive Director of the Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Institutions into the studio to discuss workforce and education initiatives, and what's happening around the state of Florida.  The Aligned for Talent Podcast is presented by CareerSource Suncoast and focuses on initiatives related to the workforce in our community and state. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast - Episode 3

September 30, 2019 15:03 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MB

This week's podcast is an interview with Florida Representative Tommy Gregory (House District 73). We're talking about trends in workforce, Florida legislation, and things to look out for as we enter the 2020 session.  The Aligned for Talent Podcast, powered by CareerSource Suncoast gives the latest trends in career development and workforce. 

Florida Representative Tommy Gregory

September 30, 2019 15:03 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MB

This week's podcast is an interview with Florida Representative Tommy Gregory (House District 73). We're talking about trends in workforce, Florida legislation, and things to look out for as we enter the 2020 session.  The Aligned for Talent Podcast, powered by CareerSource Suncoast gives the latest trends in career development and workforce. 

Kristi Hoskinson from FCCI Insurance

September 23, 2019 15:21 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

The Aligned for Talent Podcast, powered by CareerSource Suncoast gives the latest trends in career development and workforce. This week's Aligned for Talent Podcast interviews Kristi Hoskinson from FCCI Insurance discussing their approach to developing their talent pipeline by hosting an event to engage interns interested in the insurance industry. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast - Episode 2

September 23, 2019 15:21 - 7 minutes - 10.7 MB

The Aligned for Talent Podcast, powered by CareerSource Suncoast gives the latest trends in career development and workforce. This week's Aligned for Talent Podcast interviews Kristi Hoskinson from FCCI Insurance discussing their approach to developing their talent pipeline by hosting an event to engage interns interested in the insurance industry. 

Aligned for Talent Podcast Episode 1

September 16, 2019 16:50 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

The Aligned for Talent Podcast, powered by CareerSource Suncoast gives the latest trends in career development and workforce. In this episode, CareerSource Suncoast's Workforce Education Director Chris Laney interviews Florida Representative for House District 72, Margaret Good about current trends in workforce, legislative priorities and more. 

Florida Representative Margaret Good

September 16, 2019 16:50 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MB

The Aligned for Talent Podcast, powered by CareerSource Suncoast gives the latest trends in career development and workforce. In this episode, CareerSource Suncoast's Workforce Education Director Chris Laney interviews Florida Representative for House District 72, Margaret Good about current trends in workforce, legislative priorities and more.