The Optimized Workplace

How Training and Development Innovations are Impacting the Future of Work with Tara Powers


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How should leaders in a hybrid work environment approach training and development for themselves and their employees?

In this week’s episode, we are joined by author, speaker, and leadership expert Tara Powers. Her programs have earned her the prestigious Top 10 Leadership 500 award by HR.com and a bronze award from Brandon Hall for Best Results from a Leadership Program.

Today, Tara shares her insights on the shifts she sees in today’s workplace environment and some of her groundbreaking strategies for fostering trust and connection amidst the change. She also discusses the role of AI and technological advancements in transforming training and learning experiences and how they impact the future of work.

Let’s dive in!


Key Takeaways:

Introduction (00:00)

Meet Tara Powers and her work on virtual teams (00:57)

Most compelling shifts in today’s workplace environment (03:25)

The role of AI and technology in transforming corporate learning & training (10:53)

Importance of experiential learning and in-person interactions (15:04)

The value of expanding on the concept of learning experience environments (19:17)

The most important thing when facilitating or coaching (23:08)

What’s keeping Tara busy this year? (23:56)

Tara’s personal approach to well-being in 2024 (25:14)


Additional Resources:

Connect with Fran on LinkedIn: Connect with Fran

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Learn more about WellTeamCulture here: Create a cohesive-healthy work culture 

Visit our website here: Aerobodies

Follow Tara on LinkedIn: Tara Powers

Check out Powers Resource Center for more information: Powers Resource Center 

The Optimized Workplace is a podcast with the goal of providing new and unique ways for you to help your organization thrive while providing an exceptional experience for your employees and nourishing their well-being.

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The Optimized WorkplaceBy Fran Dean-Bishop