Becoming Better: Transformational Leadership with Ryan Gottfredson
Release Date: 06/18/2025
Development for Everyone: AI Coaching in Action with Kirsten Moorefield
Talent Development Leader
As organizations move beyond high-potential-only development models, AI coaching is emerging as a powerful enabler of personalized growth at scale. In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, Kirsten Moorefield, cofounder of Cloverleaf, describes how AI coaching is leveling the playing field for people development. Learn what to look for and watch out for when it comes to AI coaching tools, plus practical use cases in the workplace. And discover how you can responsibly use AI to support learning, true behavior change, and performance across your organization.
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When Work Becomes Learning: Redesigning the Employee Experience with Samantha Murray
Talent Development Leader
What if the most powerful learning initiative isn’t a program, but the way work itself is designed? In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, Sam Murray, Founder and CEO of AlignedCX, challenges traditional approaches to learning and enablement and makes the case for merging work and learning to drive real business outcomes. She describes how TD leaders can identify high-value work, decide what belongs with humans versus AI, and design employee experiences that fuel both growth and performance. Listen and explore new ways of thinking about data, performance measurement, and...
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People First, AI Enabled: Human Sustainability at TELUS
Talent Development Leader
Human sustainability is no longer a “nice to have”—it’s a strategic imperative. In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, Allyson McElwain, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Director of Development, Learning, and Engagement at TELUS, describes what it means to create workplaces where employees leave better off than when they arrived. Topics include reimagining employee engagement, supporting mental health and well-being, enabling belonging, and designing meaningful and flexible work. You’ll walk through TELUS’s human-centric approach to AI, discover the...
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Learning Innovation and Future-Readiness: What’s Changing and What Won’t with Jonathan Halls
Talent Development Leader
As AI, reskilling, and shifting workforce expectations reshape organizations, talent development leaders face the unique challenge of balancing innovation with the enduring fundamentals of how people learn. In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, bestselling author, facilitator, and former learning executive Jonathan Halls suggests there is a dual mindset required of today’s TD leaders: They must be anchored in evidence-based learning principles while navigating ambiguity and preparing for what’s next. Listen for new research about current C-suite priorities (hint: AI...
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The Rise of Fractional Leadership: A New Path for Talent Development Leaders
Talent Development Leader
C-suite leadership is changing as talent development leaders are gaining expanded responsibilities across learning, succession planning, engagement, and more. Many leaders are expected to be experts in talent development, pros at creating vision and strategy, and adept at AI—all while overseeing initiatives for the entire employee lifecycle. In other words, they’re expected to be and do the impossible. In this episode of the Talent Development Leader podcast, Sara Daw—entrepreneur, researcher, and CEO of The CFO Centre and The Liberti Group—suggests practical solutions to...
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Becoming Better: Transformational Leadership with Ryan Gottfredson
Talent Development Leader
In this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, Ryan Gottfredson—bestselling author, professor, and expert in leadership development—describes what it truly means to become better. Drawing from his latest book, Becoming Better: The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation, Ryan shares why most leadership development is only incrementally helpful and how leaders can shift to transformational growth by elevating their "being side." Learn about mindset strategies, complexity quotient, and practical ways to build future-ready organizations. This episode will give you the tools...
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The New Rules of Career Growth: What Talent Leaders Need to Know
Talent Development Leader
With an overwhelming abundance of skilling content and the rise of AI in talent development, what does effective employee support look like today—and what should organizations focus on? In this episode of the Talent Development Leader podcast, Lindsay Witcher, Global Leader at Randstad RiseSmart, discusses the evolving landscape of career development and the increasingly critical role of talent and learning leaders in building environments where employees can thrive. Listen here to learn what current research reveals about employee expectations around career growth, how to empower...
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Cracking the Feedback Code: Neuroscience, Leadership & Culture
Talent Development Leader
In this episode of the Talent Development Leader podcast, explore the power and pitfalls of performance feedback with renowned organizational psychologists Dr. Sandra Mashihi and Dr. Ken Nowack. With decades of experience in leadership development, coaching, and behavioral science, Sandra and Ken explore how feedback can fuel employee engagement, organizational culture, and business performance—when done right. From the neuroscience behind defensive reactions to feedback, to the essential elements that drive real behavior change, this conversation unpacks the disconnects between leaders and...
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Embracing Intelligent Failure with Amy C. Edmondson
Talent Development Leader
Don’t miss Amy on the main stage at ATD25. Register now to join us in D.C.: In this special bonus episode of the Talent Development Leader podcast, we’re joined by renowned Harvard Business School professor and bestselling author, Amy C. Edmondson—the Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management and a keynote speaker at ATD25 in Washington, D.C. this May. Amy shares powerful insights from her latest book, The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well. She explores why failure is so difficult for many, identifying aversion, confusion, and fear as core...
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The Agile Edge for Resilient Leaders with Karen Hough
Talent Development Leader
In a world of constant disruption and rapid change, how can leaders and organizations build resilience, adaptability, and success? In this episode of ATD's Talent Development Leader, Karen Hough, Founder & CEO of ImprovEdge, explores the intersection of improvisation, neuroscience, and business strategy to help talent development leaders thrive through uncertainty. Uncover practical strategies for fostering agility, embracing the unexpected, and leading with confidence. From real-world success stories to actionable insights, this podcast is your guide to navigating change with creativity,...
info_outlineIn this episode of Talent Development Leader podcast, Ryan Gottfredson—bestselling author, professor, and expert in leadership development—describes what it truly means to become better. Drawing from his latest book, Becoming Better: The Groundbreaking Science of Personal Transformation, Ryan shares why most leadership development is only incrementally helpful and how leaders can shift to transformational growth by elevating their "being side." Learn about mindset strategies, complexity quotient, and practical ways to build future-ready organizations. This episode will give you the tools to deepen your leadership impact and navigate complexity with greater clarity.