ATD Houston: Train To Win
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 6 ratingsAre you a passionate champion of talent development? Looking to stay up to date on the latest chapter news, industry insights and trends? ATD Houston's 'Train To Win' is a fun and informative podcast featuring leaders in the talent development field. Join us as we work together to bridge the gaps between thought leaders and professionals who are eager to grow their skills.
We understand how important it is to stay ahead in the popularly evolving world of talent development, that’s why our podcasts feature experts from all facets of the industry. These insightful conversations lead to invaluable lessons, enabling executives and designers to expand their knowledge base and gain new perspectives on what’s working inside organizations and different industries.
At ATD Houston, we strive for collaborative growth. Our mission is simple: Inspire talent professionals to achieve their full potential.
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Chapter Sponsor Spotlight: TiER1 Performance
August 03, 2023 15:28 - 26 minutes - 36 MBWelcome 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 impa...
Sponsor Showcase with Romar Learning Solution's David Davis
June 05, 2023 13:21 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBWelcome 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.
Don't Miss The Upcoming Gamification Workshop with Dr. Jonathan Peters
May 25, 2023 13:00 - 14 minutes - 19.9 MBIn 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
Consulting for Impact - Driving Results When You're Not In Charge With Jay Clancy
May 03, 2023 16:09 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBLearning 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.
Engage with Broadcast Style Graphics in Your Online Learning With Mark Lassoff
May 02, 2023 16:15 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBBruce 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
Sponsor Spotlight: WriteWise Communications' Alise Isbell
March 29, 2023 19:34 - 33 minutes - 45.6 MBIn 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 – ...
Richard Nath discusses the upcoming ATD Houston CPTD certification study group.
January 23, 2023 19:34 - 17 minutes - 23.5 MBJoin 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 professio...
Debbie Richards Part 2: Get Excited For 2023 With ATD Houston!
January 04, 2023 17:35 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBABOUT 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...
Debbie Richards - The State of the Industry in 2023
January 03, 2023 16:40 - 10 minutes - 14 MBThe 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 div...
Putting the FUN Back in Strategic Planning with Laurie Hall
October 31, 2022 19:07 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBPutting 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 a...
Employee Evaluation Reinvented with Kent Nuttall
October 25, 2022 13:56 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBKent 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 in...
Conference Sponsor Spotlight - Linda Beeler with Randstad RiseSmart
September 16, 2021 17:06 - 19 minutes - 35.3 MBRandstad 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
Transform Yourself From SME To Professional Speaker with Dr. Rob Pennington
August 12, 2021 16:56 - 16 minutes - 26.9 MBAre 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,...
Learning the New Normal: Talent Development’s Leadership Role with Jay Clancy
July 30, 2021 17:16 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBThe 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 bef...
Coaching Culture with Kim Sawyer and Vic Bullara
March 25, 2021 17:04 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBHosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Voice Actor, Houston
Membership Month with Sandhya Lakhanpal, VP/Membership: ATD Houston
March 12, 2021 14:32 - 17 minutes - 28.7 MBTake advantage of #ATDHOU #Membership month. Sign up today at tdhouston.org/membership Hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Voice Actor, Houston
LEGOS, Visual Thinking, and Problem Solving with Kevin Thorn
January 27, 2021 21:33 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBKevin 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...
The ATD Capability Model, Certification, and Employee Learning Week with Kent Nuttal
December 03, 2020 17:49 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBHosted By M. Bruce Abbott - Voice Talent, Houston
Assessing your Organizational Culture for Producing Change with Manuel Miranda
October 16, 2020 13:29 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIncrease 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
Negotiating Skills for Collaboration & Leadership with Ruth Calabrese
October 02, 2020 19:38 - 28 minutes - 26.1 MBLove 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 succe...
Creative Job Searching and Networking with Scott Engler
September 24, 2020 20:03 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBI’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 d...
Previewing the 2020 ATD Houston Virtual Conference with our VP/Programs Harriett Pritchett
September 18, 2020 21:30 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBIt'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 Abbo...
Assessments and CDR-U Coach with Nancy Parsons
September 10, 2020 15:53 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MBNancy'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 ho...
Mentoring in L&D: Debbie Richards with Betty Dannewitz
September 08, 2020 15:00 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBHosted by M. Bruce Abbott, elearning narrator Houston
Thrive In The Face of COVID-19 With Kim Sawyer
June 11, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBKim 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. · Accompli...
Become A Speaker At The 2020 ATD Houston Talent Conference + Expo - With Kent Nuttal
May 29, 2020 12:00 - 13 minutes - 12.8 MBHosted by M. Bruce Abbott - elearning voice talent , Houston
Career Transition During The #COVID19 Pandemic - Brian Jones
April 29, 2020 14:00 - 18 minutes - 33 MBHosted by M. Bruce Abbott - voiceover talent Houston
Are You Working Yourself Out of a Job? A Quick Guide in Career Development - With David Laney
April 27, 2020 14:00 - 41 minutes - 76.4 MBLearner Objectives: This webinar will offer you tips and suggestions that others have learned in advancing their careers but seldom have the opportunity to share with others. • How to maximize your impact on the business • Understanding who gets promoted and why • Recognizing the five keys in career development • Understanding perception, visibility, and influence • Putting career wisdom to work for you Additionally, attendees will learn more about the New ATD Capability model. T...
LinkedIn Networking With Teresa Jurgens-Kowal
February 07, 2020 15:00 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB#LinkedIn is a powerful #networking tool. Learn to make the most out of it with these great tips from Teresa Jurgens-Kowal of Global NP Solutions @globalNP. Hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - voice actor Houston
Networking To CONNECT! Effective Networking For Creating and Sustaining Successful Business Relationships with Margaret Johnson
January 27, 2020 16:00 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBNetworking isn’t just about passing out business cards at a social hour or business meeting. It is about developing relationships and connections with people in all areas of our work and life. Whether you are already a savvy charismatic networker or a quieter less outgoing person, you will find tips and techniques in this session to develop new relationships with people from all walks of life. And, you will learn how to create and sustain connections with people you already know for...
Demystify Your Data: Data Can Tell Your Story with Ann Bryson-Eldridge
January 21, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 7.42 MBGeneral Meeting: Demystify Your Data: Data Can Tell Your Story February 11, 2020 5:30 PM United Way of Greater Houston - 50 Waugh Dr., Houston, TX 77007 Data is an essential element in the world of work. Yet often it’s not easy to measure the results of the work we do as learning and development professionals. The use of data in the classroom and in online learning can enhance the credibility of your content, adding an element of authenticity to the stories you tell to teach....
From Numbers to Insights: Three Steps to Make Learning Data Actionable
December 20, 2019 11:00 - 7 minutes - 6.8 MBData is a tool, and like any tool, it’s only as good as its user. So our team has put together three steps to get hands-on with your learning data and start using it to show business impact and drive decision making. Hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - male voice over actor, Houston
Talent Development Fuels Organizational Capability
December 18, 2019 19:00 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBResearch for the new ATD Capability Model revealed that to truly affect organizational outcomes, talent development professionals need more than business acumen. Hosted By M. Bruce Abbott - male voiceover actor, Houston
This Week With ATD Houston: Nov. 25, 2019
November 25, 2019 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBHere's what's happening this week with ATD Houston. Learn more at tdhouston.org. Hosted By M. Bruce Abbott - male voice actor , Houston
Certification - The Time Is Now! Panel Discussion About The CPLP and APTD Credential
November 22, 2019 23:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBTalent development professionals are critical to ensuring organizational relevance and success. The CPLP or APTD credential is your opportunity to advance your own knowledge base and gain instant credibility in the organizations that you serve. Earning the credential can build and validate your skills, increase your earning potential, differentiate you in a competitive job market, broaden your career opportunities, and unite you with an elite community of professionals. Join us - w...
This Week With ATD Houston: Nov. 18, 2019
November 18, 2019 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.01 MBCheck all the great events happening with ATD Houston at tdhouston.org. From The ATD Houston Podcast Studio hosted by M. Bruce Abbott
Presenting Skillsoft's Percipio and How Your ATD Houston Membership Gets You FREE Access!
November 04, 2019 12:00 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MBExperience Percipio, an intelligent online learning experience platform that delivers an immersive learning experience. It leverages highly engaging content, curated into over 500 learning paths (channels) that are continuously updated to ensure customers always have access to the latest information. Learn more about Percipio at https://www.skillsoft.com/platform-solution/percipio/ From The ATD Houston Podcast Studio hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Houston voice actor
Cara Silletto Shares Why Maximizing Shareholder Wealth May No Longer Be The Focus Of Corporations
October 15, 2019 14:00 - 6 minutes - 6 MBCara Silletto, MBA, works with organizations to reduce unnecessary employee turnover by bridging generational gaps and making managers more effective in their roles. Workforce Magazine named Cara a “Game Changer” and Recruiter.com named her in their “Top 10 Company Culture Experts to Watch.” Cara is the President & Chief Retention Officer of Crescendo Strategies, and is also the author of the 2018 book, “Staying Power: Why Your Employees Leave & How to Keep Them Longer. From The AT...
From the 2019 Fall Conference: ATDH President Joni Goodman
September 26, 2019 14:00 - 3 minutes - 3.43 MBATD Houston exists to support the learning community by providing educational resources, networking opportunities, and other support to professionals in our field. It connects you with colleagues in the Houston business community for networking and support. It is a resource to build relationships to business opportunities, job openings and best practices. Membership grants access to white papers, studies, webinars, and other training resources that are designed to enhance the s...
From The Floor At The 2019 Talent Development Conference: Bobby Lahiere of SpokenHere
September 23, 2019 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.88 MBSpokenHere features a robust team of language experts and streamlined, turnkey workflow process ensures we can handle your project of any size and format in more than 220 languages. Learn more at Spoken-Here.com From The ATD Houston Podcast Studio hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Houston elearning narrator
Increasing Meaning in Your Talent Development Career: 2019 Conference Speaker Kent Nuttal
September 18, 2019 15:00 - 9 minutes - 8.55 MBIncreasing Meaning in Your Talent Development Career September 19, 2019 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Rice A Talent Management Like most (all?) of you, I've experienced thrilling jobs. Then there have been the times that I've only been working; times in which my job lacked the meaning I wanted. I felt disconnected. My experience, coupled with research, led to the development of a framework that helps you build meaning in your current job and throughout your talent development career. This ...
Getting Succession Planning Right Using Assessments: 2019 Conference Speaker Nancy Parsons
September 17, 2019 13:00 - 9 minutes - 8.28 MBJoin Nancy Parsons at the ATD Houston 2019 Talent Development Conference and Expo - in Houston, TX on Sept 19, 2019. Getting Succession Planning Right Using Assessments September 19, 2019 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Katy Boardroom Despite the best intentions and time invested, many of today’s leadership succession planning processes miss the mark. In fact, for decades studies consistently show that leadership ineffective rates are unacceptably high. As we move to the fast-paced, consta...
Navigating Unconscious Bias In The Workplace: 2019 Conference Speaker Erica DyReyes
September 10, 2019 14:00 - 6 minutes - 5.65 MBJoin Erica DyReyes at the ATD Houston 2019 Talent Development Conference and Expo - in Houston, TX on Sept 19, 2019. Navigating Unconscious Bias to Promote Inclusion and Prevent Discrimination 2019-09-19 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Rice A Talent Management We are subjected to 40 million bits of data at one time, but we can only consciously process 40. This means we are unconsciously processing a tremendous amount of data every single day. Unconscious Bias as come to the forefront as a...
Talent Development's Impact on Talent Retention: 2019 Conference Keynote with Cara Silletto
September 06, 2019 13:00 - 8 minutes - 7.56 MBJoin Cara Silletto at the ATD Houston 2019 Talent Development Conference and Expo - in Houston, TX on Sept 19, 2019. Keynote: Talent Development's Impact on Talent Retention 2019-09-19 08:45 am - 09:45 am Main Ballroom Keynote Not only are employee demographics changing - employee expectations are too. As technology and business change rapidly, employers can no longer do business "the way it's always been done" if they need to retain talent. The priority of focusing on employe...
All Companies Are Tech Companies: 2019 Conference Speaker Brent Colescott
September 03, 2019 13:00 - 6 minutes - 5.8 MBJoin Brent Colescott at the ATD Houston 2019 Talent Development Conference and Expo - in Houston, TX on Sept 19, 2019. All Companies are now Tech Companies 2019-09-19 14:45 pm - 15:45 pm Innovative Learning Solutions To fully prepare for the future of work, executives must stay ahead of the curve. Progressive leaders must engage their workforce to think through how technology affects the nature of work inside and outside the organizations. This session is will discuss the latest...
Leveraging The Power of Conflict: 2019 Conference Speaker Ken Smith of Academy Leadership
August 29, 2019 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MBJoin Ken Smith at the ATD Houston 2019 Talent Development Conference and Expo - in Houston, TX on Sept 19, 2019. Leveraging the Power of Conflict 2019-09-19 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Organizational Development Leaders spend between 15 and 25% of their time managing conflicts. Leveraging the power of conflict is a critical skill for all leaders in the organization. Conflict by itself is neither good nor bad. How the leader deals with these opposing ideas or interests can determine the ...
ATD Houston Conference Sponsor Spotlight - Mobile Coach
August 20, 2019 14:00 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBMobile Coach is the market-leading, enterprise-grade chatbot management platform. Learn more at mobilecoach.com. Registration and conference information about the 2019 ATD Houston Talent Development Conference and Expo can be found at https://www.tdhouston.org/2019-TD-CONFERENCE-AND-EXPO. From The ATD Houston Podcast Studio hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - www.mbruceabbott.com
ATD Houston - Conference Sponsor Spotlight: InsideOut Development
July 31, 2019 14:00 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBInsideOut Development is the world leader in workplace coaching. Quite simply, we help clients hold the conversations that energize people, motivate action, and lead to better—even incredible—business performance. Learn more at www.insideoutdev.com. Registration and conference information about the 2019 ATD Houston Talent Development Conference and Expo can be found at https://www.tdhouston.org/2019-TD-CONFERENCE-AND-EXPO. From The ATD Houston Podcast Studio hosted by M. Bruce Abb...
Jai Shah, of Kahuna Workforce Solutions, discusses the benefits of Competency Based Solutions
May 15, 2019 13:00 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBKahuna Workforce Solutions is a provider of Competency-based Human Optimization software and strategic consultation, offering solutions that allow companies to keep their operations running smoothly and efficiently, reduce total costs, and develop their workforce - Empowering companies to place the right worker in the right job at the right time – one hundred percent of the time. Learn more at www.kahunaworkforce.com From The ATD Houston Podcast Studio hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - c...
Announcing a new workshop: Create an Articulate Storyline 360 eLearning Course In a Day, May 03, 2019
March 27, 2019 14:00 - 8 minutes - 7.46 MBRegister at https://tdhouston.org/event-3332969 If you’ve been itching to get your hands on Articulate Storyline 360 to create a killer eLearning course, this is your opportunity. Bring your own laptop (loaded with the free, 30-day trial of Storyline 360, or the licensed version) and put Storyline through its paces. Start with nothing, end with a completed project you can share with your boss, colleagues, and friends. During this full-day, action-packed course you will: Create a ...