By Lisa Mitchell
Talent Management Truths is the podcast for HR and Talent Leaders looking for inspiration AND real-life examples of lessons learned and successes realized.
Your host is Lisa Mitchell,
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“We want to amplify your voice across the organization so that instead of you having to train 200 people [one on one] on this particular process, we can amplify your voice, get it out to all 200, and then maybe it's just the five or ten that need that extra support or have deeper questions.”
-Maria Taylor
Have you ever met a brilliant frontline employee who was great at what they did, but no one could replicate it and there was risk if the person ever left the company? Listen in for some tips on how to extract their knowledge for everyone’s benefit, including theirs.
My guest is Maria Taylor. Maria is a Chief People Officer with over 15 years' experience in the people space. Her specialty is transforming HR departments into strategic People Operations powerhouses, and has had the opportunity to do this across various industries including retail, service, CPG, and most recently in horticulture. With a keen eye for efficiency, systems, and analytics, Maria has a proven record of identifying and nurturing top talent, and helping others amplify their superpowers through others.
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Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact
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“Well, I am who I am. Introverted or extroverted, I'm going to make it work for me."
-Louise Kyprianou
Are you more extroverted or introverted? What about the people who surround you at work? In the People/HR and L&D space, extroverts tend to outnumber the introverts in my experience. So how can they thrive equally? Listen in to today’s guest explain how she makes it work as an introvert in our space.
My guest is Louise Kyprianou. Louise is Director of Training and Leadership Development for Operations at Pomerlau. She is a dynamic L&D professional with a Bachelor of Human Resource Management (BHRM) from York University. With over 15 years of experience across a variety of industries she is equipped with exceptional relational skills enabling her to deeply understand business and operational needs.
Louise is a true connector, passionate about fostering growth and learning. She excels in creating engaging and inclusive learning environments that drive organizational success. As a continuous learner herself, she has pursued further education in Adult Education and recently earned her ACC certification through the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
Louise’s enthusiasm, curiosity, and commitment to excellence help her spark creative learning opportunities for employee growth and development. Her expertise has led her to manage complex projects from analysis through to implementation.
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Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact
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“Leaders need to realize today that you can't possibly know it all. You also can't execute alone.”
-Larry Baider
How has your organization adapted to the evolving landscape of leadership development? What we know about effective learning for leaders has evolved over the last decade, and even since before the pandemic. In today’s episode, my guest and I explore what has changed.
My guest is Larry Baider. Larry has served in several executive HR leadership positions in large organizations and is currently the Vice President of Talent Management, Leadership & Learning at AmeriHealth Caritas.
He is enthusiastic about helping individuals and organizations optimize their potential and their capacity to lead. Some of the most impactful contributions his teams have made include award-winning development programming and sustainable talent management and leadership practices.
Larry has graduate education in Strategic Communication & Leadership, Applied Positive Psychology, Industrial-Organizational Psychology and is also a graduate of CoachU’s coach training program. He is now on his PhD journey in Performance Psychology.
Larry is a regular speaker on leadership, organizational psychology, and peak performance. He authored his first book, Leadership to the Fifth Power in 2007 and is currently co-host of the Lean In Leaders Podcast.
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Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact
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“ If it doesn't lead to creating value for one of [our] stakeholders, then that's not the right priority.”
-Nabeel Ahmed
Have you ever thought about HR’s role from an “outside in” view? How well do you and your team keep focused on what matters to your stakeholders? Today’s guest and I explore what it means to set the table and be viewed as a business leader vs. “HR.”
My guest is Nabeel Ahmed. Nabeel Ahmed is SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer at Enlink Midstream, a role to which he has served since 2023. Previously, he served as Head of Human Resources, Operations and Talent Acquisition for U.S. Steel Corporation. Before joining U.S. Steel, he spent nearly a decade with Halliburton Company, most recently serving as Director of Global Compensation. Earlier in his career, he worked in HR roles at Baker Hughes and Weatherford International.
Ahmed specializes and continues to consult and coach both individuals and organizations in developing and executing people strategy to drive competitive advantage, transforming Human Resources into a strategic quantifiable value-generating function and building compensation strategy with practices to instigate a culture of superior performance and accountability.
Ahmed earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems and a Master's degree Management from Mississippi State University. Furthermore, he has completed Executive Leadership programs in the areas of Strategic Talent Development, Finance & Sustainability Leadership from Harvard Business School, Texas A&M’s Mays Business School and University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business.
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Nabeel Ahmed on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nabeel-ahmed-0b9b0216/
Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact
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"When we rail against the discomfort of being unclear or unhappy, we risk staying in that state longer.”
-Lisa Mitchell
Feeling stuck or blah lately? Or just not quite “ON”? This quick solo episode is for you.
In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:
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Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact
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“To be a leader, it’s high stakes, high rewards.”
-Tanya Lynch
HR professionals regularly have to navigate tough conversations, and sometimes, layoffs. It’s never fun, and it’s reality. It’s also difficult to get right. Today’s guest shares her wisdom around bringing dignity, respect and civility into the approach. And the world and the workplace could certainly use more civility in general these days!
My guest is Tanya Lynch. Tanya serves as the Vice President, Human Resources for Boingo Wireless. As Head of HR, she leads the people strategy with a focus on optimizing employee engagement through effective talent management and organizational performance systems. With over 20 years of progressive experience, Tanya has previously held senior HR roles with Mouser Electronics and The Neiman Marcus Group. She is committed to shaping the future of wireless connectivity while fostering a positive, creative, and collaborative work environment for all Boingo employees, affectionately known as “Boingoites”.
In addition to her work at Boingo, Tanya has also served on the Board for HAKing Innovation, an organization focused on creating confidence and competence in our youth through STEAM programming. Tanya received her BA from San Jose State University, and her MBA from the University of Dallas. She also holds a certificate of Employment Law from Cornell University.
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Tanya Lynch on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/latanyamlynch/
Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact
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"It’s all useful. It’s all a gift. Beautiful.”
-Lisa Mitchell
Ever believe the story you tell yourself that some experience you’ve had that didn’t ultimately work out or last was such a waste? Me too. And boy, is that story faulty.
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Book a call with me to explore how I can support you as your Talent Management Thought Partner or Leadership Coach https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/contact
Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact
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"The drive to learn and grow has to come from the person.”
-Aman Malhi
Does your organization empower employees to take charge of their own development? What might be possible if this were the case? In today’s episode, my guest explains how she and her team are leveraging many different development vehicles and sources to create an environment where people don’t need to be pushed to learn but instead ask for investment in their learning.
My guest is Aman Malhi. Aman represents the People and Culture team at the executive level at Refrigerative Supply Limited. She also owns Business Strategy for Refrigerative Supply. Under her leadership, the People and Culture team has grown from 1.5 individuals to seven experienced professionals who support the business in all human resources functions.
Aman is a seasoned business leader with industry experience in manufacturing, production, pharmaceuticals, restaurant and hospitality, retail and wholesale, financial services, telecommunications, mergers and acquisitions, insurance, distribution, and not-for-profit industries. Her organizational experience includes startup, high-growth, mature brands, franchisee, publicly traded, unionized, centralized, decentralized, private equity, family-owned, North American and global firms.
Aman has an MBA specializing in International Business and Innovation and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration with a major in Human Resources. She is a current Chartered Professional in Human Resources BC & Yukon member and a past member of the MacKay CEO Forum and TEC Canada. Additionally, Aman is a Program Advisory Committee member at Acsenda School of Management in Vancouver, and an HR committee member for PHS Community Services Society. She previously led the marketing team for Lean In Vancouver and was a Professional Mentoring Program Committee lead with the Human Resources Management Association.
In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:
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Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact
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"It’s easy to get wrapped up in our own heads..”
- Lisa Mitchell
Do you sometimes battle with limiting beliefs affecting your personal and professional life? In today's episode, I share personal insights on breaking through the barriers of limiting beliefs and the relief that can bring.
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Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact
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“When we’re hiring for [Sally’s] team, we can say here’s a job description for the role and also we’re attaching Sally’s Linkedin profile so you get a sense of Sally and her thought leadership.”
- Mark Smith
When it comes to talent acquisition, is your organization providing an authentic and engaging candidate experience, or are you still stuck in traditional approaches? Are you exploring innovative ways to attract diverse talent and modernizing your hiring processes for the digital age? In today’s episode, my guest and I explore the future of hiring and its impact on company culture.
My guest is Mark Smith. Mark is the Senior Director of Global Talent Acquisition at Medtronic, and medical devices company with over 90,000 employees.
Mark has led talent acquisition teams at industry titans such as Randstad, Caterpillar Inc., Amazon, SC Johnson, and The Kraft Heinz Company.
His fervor for talent and leadership is boundless, as he strives each day to evolve into a leader who not only propels our company to new heights of excellence but also fosters a culture of trust, inspiration, and innovation. He is a staunch advocate for bringing one's authentic self to the workplace and embodying the principles of servant leadership—enabling, coaching, and empowering our teams with vigor, passion, and a clear sense of purpose. 🎯
As a British national who has found a second home in the USA, Mark bring a blend of cross-cultural insights and global perspectives to Medtronic.
In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:
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Are you a Talent leader who is longing for a safe place to bounce ideas off of? In addition to my group programs I work privately with a select few clients as their Talent Management Thought Partner. I will help you, over the next 90 days, create the space, the intention and the strategy to implement an initiative that is CRITICAL to your team. Let’s chat and see if there’s a fit. Book me online at greenappleconsulting.ca/contact
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