Talent Management Truths

“[A matrix reporting structure] really requires both sets of managers to…have alignment around an individual’s goals.”
-Allison Mairena

Have you ever been in a matrix reporting relationship?  It can be very frustrating if both leaders are not aligned.   In today’s episode, my guest gives us a peek into how her organization manages matrix reporting.

My guest is Allison Mairena. Allison (she/her) specializes in building and scaling People Operations practices, particularly for rapidly-growing startups and international teams. Currently, she serves as the VP of People for NewGlobe, an international education company providing innovative curriculum and transformative technical services to public schools. Recently leading the People & Talent function at connectRN, she led the organization through COVID-19 and the transition to remote-supportive work. There, Allison developed and executed the HR strategy as the company grew 4x YoY. Prior to connectRN, Allison served as the Head of People at CozyKin, a tech-enabled childcare service, and talent acquisition teams at EF Education First and Cengage, hiring globally and nationally respectively.

Being a very mission-driven professional, Allison has worked predominantly for companies which make a societal impact (edtech, healthtech, famtech). She believes in a human-first approach, advocating for employee wellbeing and amplifying voices from underrepresented groups.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

The business case for buying performance management software when you don’t have already an HRIS Insight into the difference between a globalization model and a COE structureBest practice ideas for matrix reporting structures

Links

Allison Mairena on Linkedin 

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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“We’d love to hire someone and have them stay 6-8 years, but when it’s not the reality anymore, then shifting that paradigm and mental model [is important.]
-Jamie Bruno

The job market is constantly in flux. Sometimes it’s an employer’s market, sometimes a candidate’s market, sometimes it’s balanced.   One trend that is here to stay is the overall decrease in employee tenure. The 25-year gold watch is no longer a norm, it is an exception.  Today’s guest shares his view that we need to work with the reality of shorter tenures, vs. be frustrated by them. 

My guest is Jamie Bruno. Jamie joined Ontario Tech University in 2017 and is currently Vice President, People and Transformation. Jamie is responsible for the full suite of labour relations and human resources functions, including transformative initiatives such as future-of-work modelling, improved digitization and access to information to enhance employee engagement, and optimizing features of the employee life cycle.

Jamie has spent nearly 20 years in both human resources and labour relations across the broader public sector, serving as Chief Human Resources Officer at North York General Hospital, where he launched the hospital’s first People Strategy, and leading strategic HR business operations at both Treasury Board Secretariat and the Ministry of Government Services in the Ontario Public Service.

Jamie completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Toronto, and earned both his MBA and MIR (Master of Industrial Relations) degrees from Queen’s University.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

A window into the management side of a large and growing university  An example of a flexible work program that can help organizations go beyond existing geographic boundariesInsight into how to reframe the fact that employees don’t necessarily stay in the same company for a long time

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Jamie Bruno on Linkedin

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 you aren’t bringing in direct revenue…you need to make that connection between what it is you do do and how you help enable the business to meet goals…and how HR functions link into that.”
-Nancy Tavares

HR and L&D are not typically revenue generators. AND they had huge value to organizations, as you and I both know well.  Today’s guest beautifully articulates the power of metrics and how to use them effectively to make decisions and build trust with stakeholders.

My guest is Nancy Tavares. Nancy joined Paladin in September 2021. Paladin Security is a renowned security provider across Canada and Nancy is currently the Senior Director of People and Culture. Her role oversees all aspects of HR, which is vast and complex in Paladin’s service-based business, and includes a specific emphasis on strategic talent acquisition and proactive labour relations management.

Nancy’s professional journey began in the fitness industry after graduating from the School of Toronto Dance Theater. From there Nancy developed and progressed into management and operational roles which led her to return to school as a mature student while continuing her professional career. She obtained a diploma in human resources and HR designations: CHRP and CHRL

A lifelong learner, Nancy's commitment to growth and expertise motivates her to constantly pursue further education. She has earned both a psychology degree and a master's degree in human resources management from York University while working full-time. Nancy’s interesting educational background has propelled her career, advancing her into leadership positions in various industries, including fitness, property management, asset management, print and security.

In addition to her responsibilities at Paladin Security, Nancy is a continuing education instructor at George Brown College, in human resources management. She is a sought-after international speaker on HR-related topics, having presented at numerous conferences in the United States and Canada on subjects including: employee engagement, HR m

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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“What do they need a facilitator for vs. something they can learn on their own?”
-Cindy Huggett

Virtual online training has been around for decades now. And yet many organizations firmly resisted it beyond those annual mandatory trainings.   Covid pushed many outside their comfort zone to finally start to leverage technology and yet the quality of virtual offerings varies widely!  Today’s guest provides practical tips and questions you can ask to assess the state of your own virtual learning programs, given they are here to stay.

My guest is Cindy Huggett. As a leading workplace learning expert and 20+ year pioneer of virtual training, she, has vast experience delivering engaging learning solutions via the virtual classroom. She’s the author of five acclaimed books on the subject, including The Facilitator’s Guide to Immersive, Blended and Hybrid Learning and Designing Virtual Learning for Application and Impact: 50 Techniques to Ensure Results.

Cindy partners with organizations to create engaging virtual training solutions. She upskills trainers and designers, maximizes online learning design, and facilitates actionable virtual training and hybrid learning. A sought-after speaker, Cindy has taught thousands of people how to leverage live online training through her cutting-edge workshops and presentations on topics related to leadership, learning, and technology.

Based in Raleigh, NC, Cindy serves clients globally. To learn more, visit www.cindyhuggett.com.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

Creative ideas to make your virtual training more effective and engagingTips on how to combat video fatigue 5 questions every organization should be asking about virtual training

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Cindy Huggett on Linkedin:

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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“We trust first.”

-Krista Pell

How has your organization handled the whole RTO question?  Are people on board with the arrangement in place, whether that’s 3 days in office, or only 1 - or something else entirely?     In today’s episode, my guest gives us a peek into an organization that considers itself “fully flex.”

My guest is Krista Pell. Krista is the Chief People, Culture & Engagement Officer at AIMCo. With over  25 years of People, Culture and corporate leadership experience, Krista is  recognized as a strategic culture and change agent with an exuberant  approach to develop, implement, and lead people and corporate strategies.  

Krista is passionate about developing an organization that is focused on client  service, represents a diverse approach to innovation and excellence and has  a strong culture of inclusion and trust. She has led global teams in companies  across the finance and energy industries with headquarters in Canada, the Cayman Islands and Australia. 

Prior to joining AIMCo Krista was Vice-President of Human Resources at  Cenovus Energy, responsible for leading the global Human Resources team  that delivered the integration of Cenovus and Husky Energy. Krista is a  member of the Board of Directors for Hospice Calgary as well as serves as a  member of the Dean’s Advisory Council for Wilfrid Laurier University. Deeply  committed to investing in people, she is a coach and mentor for young  professionals in the Human Resources practice.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

An example of a fully flexible approach to where and when people workThe role of trust and psychological safety in any RTO initiativeThoughts on how to overcome the fear of abuse of a flexible policy 

Links

Krista Pell on Linkedin: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/krista-pell-8b68931a 

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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“I thought I was coaching by prescribing solutions.”
-Kacy Wickenhauser

Have you ever felt pulled into the drama weeds with your clients - the stakeholders who rely on you as an HR or Talent professional?   Me too:)     In today’s episode, my guest shares how she has been able to shift from a prescriber of advice to a coach-like HR leader and the impact that has had.

My guest is Kacy Wickenhauser. Kacy is the Chief HR Officer at Wolverine Power Cooperative, serves as a member of the executive team setting the strategic priorities of the organization, and is responsible for oversight of multiple business divisions including HR, safety, accounting and finance, IT, and administration. 

Kacy's journey with Wolverine began in 2019 when she joined as the Director of Human Resources. Prior to her tenure at Wolverine, she spent a decade at an electric cooperative in Illinois where she held the position of Director of HR for seven years before transitioning into the role of VP of Utility Services. 

She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology, a master's degree in business administration, and is a certified Senior Professional in HR. In 2022, she expanded her skill set by becoming a certified professional coach, enabling her to guide employees at all levels in their career, leadership, and personal development.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

How working in the staffing industry is a great HR career jump-off pointThe positive impact created by adding intensive coaching skills to your foundational HR Leadership skill setA powerful example of acknowledgement in action

Links

Kacy Wickenhauser on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kacywickenhauser/On Instagram: @coach_kacyWebsite: www.coachwithkacy.com

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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“We tell ourselves the story that strategy is Big!  Complex!  Hard! Time-consuming!”
-Lisa Mitchell

Do you ever just give in to a client’s demands because you don’t want to be seen as “pushing back?”

Today’s episode is a solo one about your STRATEGIC VALUE as a Talent, HR or L&D professional.  And it’s about what gets in our way of being strategic.

I’d love to hear YOUR challenges with stakeholders who like to prescribe the solutions they want you to implement.  And if you’d like some help with your Talent Management or L&D strategy, please reach out.   You can send  me an email at lisa@greenappleconsulting.ca, or a message via Linkedin. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

A great way to shift into strategic thinking and partnering, using what you already knowThe story we tell ourselves when avoiding strategic workA real example of a leader who resisted the urge to be an order taker in the name of customer service

Enjoy!

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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“More often that not, talent acquisition is tucked into HR as a function that everyone has to tolerate vs. a strategic arm of the organization.”
-Liza Voticky

Without the right people in the right place at the right time, your organization cannot meet its objectives.   Today’s guest approaches the discipline of Talent Acquisition as a strategic and essential function vs. a necessary evil that should be done as cheaply as possible.

My guest is Liza Voticky. Liza began her career in Toronto, Canada as a Staffing Specialist for a temporary staffing service.  She successfully developed through various roles in staffing, national sales, operations, communications, and senior management.  Liza continued to grow her career through leadership roles in Recruitment Process Outsourcing, supporting teams in the USA and Canada.  After 5 years as an RPO provider, Liza kicked off her corporate leadership work with Coca-Cola Enterprises. At Coca-Cola, she built a recruiting team from the ground up, implementing a total transformation of the hiring processes across Canada.  Promoted to Vice President of TA, North America based in Atlanta, Liza was responsible for multiple re-organizations as the company transformed its North American business model.

After nine successful years with the Coca-Cola Organization, she moved to Miami, FL. where she joined Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as the Head of Global Talent Acquisition, Shipboard & Shoreside.  During her time with RCCL, Liza was responsible for completely transforming and optimizing the global recruiting process for approximately 25,000 hires annually from 120 different countries. This included leading Talent Marketing, Talent Attraction Operations, and candidate experience.

Today, Liza is the CEO and Founding Partner of MXA Talent Solutions, an organization built to help companies review, assess and strategize for the Future of Hiring.  “I’ve left the corporate space to better live my passion for changing tactical, basic recruiting functions into strategic partners aligned with business growth o

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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“Culture is not owned by HR, it’s owned by every single leader.”
-Jessica Bacher

What is your organizational culture like? Who drives it?  Who sees themselves as driving it?  In some companies, people look to HR to take the lead - or the blame - on company culture.  In this episode, my guest and I explore how HR can support culture with an innovative structure and respect for people’s time.

My guest is Jessica Bacher who is the Chief People Officer at Prolink. Jessica is a proven Human Resources leader with global, multi-discipline experience in operational and executive talent acquisition, talent management, C-Suite succession building/placement, organizational design leadership, and process excellence. She has 20 years of cumulative and progressive leadership in leading complex organizations through talent branding, pipeline building, internal movement best practices, and hiring strategies using data to drive decisions and build workforce strategy. 

Jessica is an influencer in building strategy and programs that drive inclusive hiring practices and build succession plans with a priority lens for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I). She holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and earned a master’s degree in Human Resources from the University of Cincinnati; Jessica is also a certified Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. She and her husband are Cincinnati natives and currently live on the west side of the city with their four children.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

The difference between a virtual first model and a remote only oneHow empowerment and autonomy drive culture ownershipHow HR can integrate themselves into the work their clients are already doing

Links

Jessica Bacher on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-bacher-084b10b/

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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Lisa hosts regular FREE Talent Talks for HR and Talent Management Leaders to expand your network, spark ideas and learn with your peers. We leverage large group discussion and small group breakouts: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/TalentTalks

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“If you continue to always look at it like a start-up, you are always growing to be better.”
-Casey Oware

How entrepreneurial is your organization?  And what do entrepreneurial behaviours actually look like in different company cultures?  In today’s episode, we explore this theme in an organization that still thinks of itself as a start-up - by design -  10 years in.

My guest is Casey Oware who is Vice President of Human Resources of Encompass where she oversees compliance, payroll, benefits, safety, equipment, and IT. Casey is a SHRM Senior Certified Human Resources Professional with 15 years of energy industry experience on a national scale. She has been with Encompass since inception and has been pivotal to the development and implementation of systems, processes and procedures that increase business proficiency. 

Prior to Encompass, Casey was a third-party HR consultant for large EPCs in the energy industry which has enabled her to service stake holders, but also remain client focused. Casey graduated from Oklahoma State University with a B.S. in International Business and obtained her Juris Doctorate from Purdue University. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

An example of how to sustain a start-up culture longer-term - by designInsight on how to support people who are not naturally entrepreneurialA discussion around approaches to hiring large cohorts at peak times

Links

Casey Oware on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/casey-oware-0937a814/ 

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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Lisa hosts regular FREE Talent Talks for HR and Talent Management Leaders to expand your network, spark ideas and learn with your peers. We leverage large group discussion and small group breakouts: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/TalentTalks

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“Creativity doesn’t exist when you don’t have constraints.”
-Natalia Matusevscaia

Have you ever been frustrated when you were down a team member or were low on other resources or funds?  What was the gift in that situation?  Chances are, the constraint you were faced with helped you be more creative and innovative.  Today’s guest shares clear examples of this in action.

My guest is Natalia Matusevscaia. An immigrant to Canada, Natalia is a migrant to the domain of educational technology, human performance, and instructional design from the field of education. 

With the deep academic knowledge, secured by two BA degrees and an MA in Educational Technology and Instructional Design, and rich professional experience as a curriculum designer, instructional designer, a teacher, and a corporate human performance specialist, Natalia is constantly on a search to make a notable contribution into the development and professional growth of adult performers. 

Natalia has more than 7 years of professional instructional design and leadership experience and currently supports Fairstone as the Director of People Development. Throughout her career as Learning and Development Specialist, Natalia was part of instructional design groups who provided multiple learning solutions to perfect employees’ performance at Canada Post, Canadian Railway, United Nations initiatives, etc.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

Two things we should all make time forThe concept of triaging prioritiesA case for NOT referring to the people in organizations as family

Links

Natalia Matusevscaia on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalia-matusevscaia-ba54a480/

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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“A lot of HR projects fail because we haven’t asked the right questions.”
-Sarem Yesus

When you come into a new organization as the lead for Talent and People, how do you decide where you should start?  In today’s episode, my guest shares why she focused on understanding engagement first, before moving on to look at other core programs and systems.

My guest is Sarem Yesus. Sarem is Executive Director of People and Engagement at Nelson Education and brings over 13 years of experience in the field. With a career spanning multiple countries, including the UK, Australia, Canada and the US, she has developed a unique perspective on HR practices and policies from around the world.

Her expertise covers a range of HR disciplines, including global mobility, payroll, and generalist HR work across industries such as consulting, real estate, retail, and, most recently, supporting a tech start-up.

Throughout her career, Sarem has been passionate about employee relations, recognizing that an engaged and satisfied workforce is key to the success of any organization. She has a proven track record of building strong relationships with employees, managers, and stakeholders and is skilled at managing complex HR issues with sensitivity and professionalism.

With her wealth of experience and commitment to employee relations, Sarem is a valuable asset to any organization looking to build a strong HR function and foster a positive and productive workplace culture.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

A powerful description of what engagement means and looks like in actionIdeas for engagement survey vendor selection criteriaA robust example of a multifaceted communication strategy

Links

Sarem Yesus on Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sarem-yesus

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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“Are we learning as fast as the business is changing?”
- Ken Finneran

Do you see yourself as a MULTIPLIER?  As a Talent leader, you should.  Consider the impact your work has on all the people in your organization.  It’s why I produce this podcast week in and week out - to provide you with learning and inspiration so that you can be the best multiplier possible - lifting people up and helping them live into their potential!    Today’s guest gussies up the term a little and shares with us his view of all people in an organization being “force multipliers” without whom major growth and achievements simply would not happen.

My guest is Ken Finneran, who is VP of HR at eMed Digital Healthcare, a leading digital healthtech company on a mission to democratize healthcare. 

Ken is a strategic HR and talent executive, thought leader, and community builder. Prior to joining eMed, he served as VP, Global HR at Kaseya and Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at National Beverage Corp. (Nasdaq: FIZZ), driving their respective hyper-growth talent & HR strategies as both organizations developed into multi-billion dollar enterprises (400%+ growth at each company).  He is also a proud father of two and champion for the HR function.   

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

A philosophy around how HR must deliver at the pace of businessAn example of rapidly adjusting to big changes in your team sizeInsights into the importance of people as a force multiplier in an organization that has experienced 500% growth

Links

Ken Finneran on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-finneran/

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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“There’s something really magical about the building of something .”

- Susan Ways

Have you ever been drawn to a high-risk opportunity because you loved the idea of getting to pioneer something completely new?  I know I have - and so has today’s guest!  Together we discuss her experience of working for several start-ups, some of which didn’t end up surviving long-term.  We also dig into ways to build a culture of transparency.

My guest is Susan Ways.  Susan is the Head of HR, Administration and Compliance at Nobel Pharma where she focuses on continuous improvement and organizational excellence. She is also a blogger, author, podcaster and speaker focused on teaching people to embrace their authentic self and understanding how to weave that into their life to show up as their best self. 

After experiencing the death of her husband, Susan became interested in the concept of resilience and hope as necessary components for all aspects of life. She is compelled by the belief that when we are self-aware, we can extract the lessons from our life experiences and use them to guide ourselves and inspire others. 

Susan holds a bachelor of science in psychology and a Masters of Arts in Organizational Communications both from Bowie State University.  She is also a Certified Life/Executive Coach with expertise in utilizing a holistic coaching method that shows people how to lead more fulfilled lives both in all facets of their lives. Along with her full-time HR position, Susan hosts a podcast - Tendrils of Grief to help others navigate the confusing journey of grief. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

The benefits of taking higher-risk, high-reward jobs with start-ups where there is no guarantee the company will ultimately be viable Ideas for building a culture of transparencyAn example of how to leverage a flexible Paid Time Off policy for engagement

Links

Susan Ways on Linkedin: https://Linkedin.com/

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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“Given Talent Leaders are stuck in the sticky organizational middle, EVERYONE is a stakeholder.”

- Lisa Mitchell

How can we make the buy-in part of the process EASIER and more ELEGANT?    

Today’s episode is a solo one.  The need for stakeholder buy-in is constant for all Talent leaders.   Yet there are common pitfalls and mistakes made that make some initiatives more difficult or worse, fail.  That’s why I decided it was time to talk about the challenges and how to avoid them, and give you some questions you can take away to think about that will help you be more successful at getting buy-in.

I’d love to hear YOUR thoughts on getting stakeholder buy-in.  Seriously!   How do you do this?  What trips you up sometimes?    Send me an email at lisa@greenappleconsulting.ca, or a message via Linkedin.   

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

Some key challenges with getting buy-in

Questions to ask yourself to help you work through a situation with a stakeholder who has resisted buying into a solution you have proposed:What is NOT within your control?What IS within your control?  If you couldn’t fail and there was no fear of the response you might get, what new approach would you try?Mistakes Talent Leaders make when trying to get buy-in - and how to avoid these

Enjoy!

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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“A company doesn’t have to be employee-owned to give your employees a voice.”

- Kristi Spindler

Do you like ESOPs?  Most people do.  Wondering if it’s small alien species on a planet in the Star Wars universe?  Nope.  ESOP stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and it’s an acronym used frequently by wholly employee-owned companies.  In today’s episode, my guest shares what she loves about working in HR in an ESOP environment.  We also spend some time in the latter part of the episode talking about advocating for support for women in the workforce, from parental leaves to daycare subsidies.  

My guest is Kristi Spindler. Kristi Spindler, Human Resources Director at Dakota Supply Group, has nearly 20 years of HR experience leading HR teams focused on company growth and engagement. Kristi lives with her husband and two daughters in Fargo, ND. Kristi received her bachelor’s degree from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN and has a Master’s degree in Organizational Management from Concordia University in St. Paul, MN. Kristi is a current board president of BIO Girls, Prairie Business’ 2021 Top 25 Women in Business, was an All-American collegiate soccer player and now spends time coaching and cheering her girls on in sports.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

The advantages of doing HR in an employee-owned business with an  ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) and ideas for what you can do if you don’t work in an employee-owned businessThoughts on the importance of people leaders on team engagementWhy advocating for women in the workforce is important and ideas on how to do this

Links

Kristi Spindler on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-spindler-6807215/ 

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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“There’s an increasing need for organizations to focus on developing people-centred programs that focus on the values and culture of the organization.”
- Lisseth Zouhbi

What does people-centred describe to you? How do you actually make your HR and Talent programs even more people-centred?  Today’s guest shares her philosophy on this, as well as some practical examples of how she is putting it into action.

My guest is Lisseth Zouhbi. As the Chief Human Resources Officer at Child Care Resource Center, Lisseth Zouhbi brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role with over 20 years of experience in Human Resources. Lisseth has demonstrated a proven track record of success in developing and implementing HR strategies that align with the company’s objectives and goals. Joining CCRC in 2022, Lisseth manages talent acquisition, Total Rewards including payroll, organizational and performance management, recognition programs, compliance, training and organizational development, workplace policy, DEI and employee relations for over 1,000 employees. 

Her passion for HR began early in her career, where she gained hands-on experience in all aspects of HR, predominantly in the hospitality industry. Prior to joining CCRC, Lisseth was the Global Vice President of Human Resources at Oakwood Hospitality and oversaw the global HR operations for properties in Asia, Europe and the U.S. Her global HR experience started with Rosewood Hotel Group where she held the position of Sr. Corporate Director of HR for Americas and Europe.  

Lisseth holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Business Management from California State University, Fullerton. She also holds several human resources certificates including her most recent completion of the CHRO certification through the Wharton University. Lisseth is an active member in local HR associations and is currently a member of the DEI Council for the National Human Resources Association Los Angeles. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

A sense of what i

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 you democratize the transformation so that there can be true ownership amongst every leader and every person…it will be more successful than if you outsource it to one team.”
-Suzanne Knight

What does transformation mean to you when it comes to organizations?  Do you ever wonder if maybe there are some transformational “secrets” you haven’t uncovered yet?   In today’s episode, my guest and I break down various examples of transformation that I know you’ll find illuminating.

My guest is Suzanne Knight. Suzanne is a global transformer, having worked with ~40 companies in 12 countries as a consultant (Deloitte) and Retail / CPG executive (Walmart Canada and Philip Morris International). Some of her most awesome projects were redesigning the structure and ways of working of a Canadian CPG company to relentless centre customer experience, building and launching a $450M air-rail link transit system, moving a Canadian airport authority from ‘command and control’ to ‘customer-centric’ culture, leading agile and digital transformation for a major Canadian retailer, and creating the talent strategy for a new industry in Saudi Arabia, merging 5 companies in 6 countries across the Caribbean and Bermuda.

In her most recent role as the Vice President of Transformation Services at Walmart Canada, Suzanne’s team delivered top priority initiatives under the company’s $3.5B strategy. Portfolio included: digital/automation/AI, process redesign, operating model change, business agility, change management, technology enablement and adoption, and project/program delivery.

Suzanne is a Certified Facilitator (MindGym) and popular speaker and workshop leader known for her authenticity and stories from the trenches of transformation.In 2023, she was selected for The Peak's Emerging Leaders List, recognizing Canadians under age 40 who are making a notable impact in their field, as well as The DMZ’s Women of the Year recognizing top female leaders in Technology.  Suzanne holds an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the Schulich School of Business and an M

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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“HR is the cone of silence…you take the weight of a lot of people’s emotions.”

“When you are in a space in your own life, when things are piling up, as an HR professional who is perceived to have all the answers, where can  you go?”
-Leanne Schultz

Have you had to deal with grief or personal crisis  while still working and while people are still looking to you for support with their own tough situations?   Today’s guest and I discuss how she is navigating her mom’s terminal illness while still supporting the employees depending on her.  

My guest is Leanne Schultz. Leanne Schultz, CPHR, has worked in Human Resources for over 10 years in the K-12 education industry. She is currently the Director of Human Resources at West Point Grey Academy, an independent school located in Vancouver BC.

An avid believer in connection and sharing perspectives, Leanne spends a great deal of her time listening and asking questions. Gaining an understanding of the culture helps her to shape the systems and strategies in schools that allow education staff to be their best to help kids do their best.

Leanne and her family split their time between Vancouver and Vancouver Island.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

Thoughts around how to take care of yourself so that you can support othersThe power of sharing what is really going on in your life - at workHow important it is to skip the “suck it up buttercup” mentality and learn how to actively grieve

Links

Leanne Schultz on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/leanne-schultz-cphr-58217877Book: Grief One Day at a TIme: 365 Meditations to Help You Heal After Loss by Alan Wolfelt

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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“Funny how this life works. Things can suck and be gratitude-inspiring at the same time..”
-Lisa Mitchell

What sucks and what is the associated gift you are grateful for?    Today’s episode is a solo one with yours truly, Lisa Mitchell.   Think of it as a bit of an audio diary entry I thought I’d share with you as food for thought in case you are struggling with something right now - something that seems unfair, inconvenient, painful, or even devastating.  

Who is this host-person Lisa, anyways? 

I am the Founder and President of Green Apple Consulting Inc., a Talent Management company. I bring 25 years’ experience as a corporate leader and former executive to the table. 

As both a Team Coach and Executive Coach, I specialize in helping high achieving leaders elevate results and overcome overwhelm. I bring my skills in goal setting and accountability techniques, and an extensive resource library of tools, to my work with clients.

As a Thought Partner, I mentor, advise and consult with corporate HR and Talent leaders and their teams.  I help clients create and execute strategic plans, stakeholder needs assessments and relationships, and program design and development, and more.

In this super-short, very personal solo episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

A wee story about travel, pain, and gratitudeSome musings on why gratitude is more automatic in certain sucky situations than in others 

Enjoy!

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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“I don’t always tell them what they want to hear…I have to have that trust and relationship to get people to be honest with me so I can be honest with them and how do we move forward with that.”

-Lorie Hulsey

How do you like being the person who sometimes has to say no to people?  Do you dread it?  Accept it?  Enjoy it? :) Today’s guest makes the case that being able to say no as well as yes is key to effective relationships with your employees and stakeholders.

My guest is Lorie Hulsey. Lorie currently serves as the Senior Vice President & Manager of Human Resources at First Oklahoma  Bank. She received a bachelor’s in business administration, majoring in Human Resource Management,  from Northeastern State University. With more than 20 years of HR experience in a variety of industries,  Lorie enjoys finding success in a challenging work environment, focusing on building effective  relationships with individuals in her organizations, and helping employees become the best version of  themselves, while finding success within their careers. 

As a native of Oklahoma, Lorie enjoys living on a small farm with her husband and eleven-year-old son in a suburb of Tulsa, OK. She enjoys spending time helping assist coaching her son’s intermediate basketball  team, sewing and drag racing!

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

Examples of how strong, trusting relationships create meaningful impact Ways to establish relationships in a hybrid or remote environmentReflections on how clients can help us grow in our leadership and outlook

Links

Lorie Hulsey on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorie-hulsey-6a676910b/

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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“We have a responsibility to show vulnerability.”
-Preet Makkar

How comfortable are you with being vulnerable at work?  I’m not talking about over-sharing, but rather sharing your humanity and sometimes painful learnings with others so that they don’t feel so alone.  

In today’s episode, my guest makes the case for being transparent about our own struggles.

Preet Makkar is a Human Resource leader with 20+ years of experience working in various HR disciplines. She has spent the entirety of her professional HR career at GSK/Haleon starting as a freelance HR coordinator in 2001. During her tenure, she has held progressively senior roles across rewards, talent management, leadership development, I&D and business partnering roles.

She is currently the Canada HR Head and is excited with the opportunity to shape the culture of a new healthcare company and differentiate Haleon Canada as a progressive, employee focused and inclusive employer.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

A glimpse into one person’s experience working in mainly one organization for over 2 decadesThe positive impact of a senior leader sharing their own struggles openly Some ideas around what the recipe for success looks like in a modernized workplace with the next generation

Links

Preet Makkar on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/preet-makkar 

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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“I’m an island.”
-Mary Meston  (embedded internal Coach)

Do you have a coaching roster in your organization?  Or do you have internal coaches embedded internally?  Perhaps you're listening to this, saying “I only wish I had either one!”  No matter your situation or opinion on the best structure, you will find this conversation thought-provoking.

My guest is Mary Meston. Mary has extensive experience in large-scale organizational growth, talent transformation and change and talent enablement. She has held numerous leadership positions in a wide range of top companies the Fortune 500, successful and several global enterprises.

Mary is VP of Talent Management for Concentrix, a huge organization with almost 500,000 employees.  She leads the Executive Leadership development strategy focused on helping leaders, teams and organizations develop personal leadership skills and strategies for generating growth and sustainable success.  She is also what is known as an “embedded Coach.”

Mary has a Masters in Organizational and Leadership Development from JFK University, a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Marquette University and a wide variety of certifications in Executive Leadership and Talent Development.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

Insight into the decision to embed a professional coach within an organization vs using only external coaches How coaching can have such a multiplier effectIdeas to influence high performance 

Links
Mary Meston on Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/marymestonchpc
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mmeston1

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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“Our health and safety program has become more than just a traditional safety program…[it] looks at the whole person whether that is physical or psychological.”
-Manisha Mistry

How well does your organization support employee mental health?   How well do employees avail themselves of existing resources?  Tune in today to learn about mental health first aid training and how to help people take advantage of your offerings just-in-time.

My guest is Manisha Mistry. For two decades, Manisha has solidified her reputation as one of Canada’s leading health and safety professionals. In her role as Senior Director of Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at CSA Group she works to create a safe and inclusive environment for employees across all locations worldwide. Manisha leads a high-performing team of health and safety professionals to manage a global, multi-site HSSE management system registered to the ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, while supporting the continuous evolution of CSA Group’s ‘safety-first’ culture. She also spearheads CSA Group’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) program. In this role, she focuses on bringing together the organization’s many diverse stakeholders with the aim of establishing a safe and inclusive environment for all global employees. She is best described as an authentic life-long learner who keenly supports employees on their own personal and professional development journeys.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The commonalities between the functions of Health and Safety, and DEI and why you might choose to combine them An overview of the Mental Health First Aid Program (see link below; publicly available) and how to support and sustain it using ambassadors as conduits between employees and resourcesHow to trust that people will find and leverage resources when they are ready

Links

Manisha Mistry on Linkedin

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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“You don’t have to move in one particular direction.”

-Kate McKinnon

How does your succession planning strategy work?  Is it more focused on moving people UP or does it include moving people ACROSS?     In today’s episode, my guest gives us a peek into how to ensure that there are multiple avenues for people’s development and talent cross-population which develops breadth and depth.

My guest is Kate McKinnon. Kate is an enthusiastic Human Resources Executive with progressive experience in a variety of industries. Currently serving as Playfly Sports’ Head of Human Resources, Kate has proven success navigating change and creating programs to ensure successful implementation of business initiatives. Areas of expertise include Leadership Development, Organizational Change Management, Talent Acquisition, and Decentralized Workforce Collaboration.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

The connection between resilience and getting to 80%An overview of how to approach succession planning in a “latticed” way vs. the traditional stairway model A breakdown of skills that are important for both Sales and HR professionals

Links

Kate McKinnon on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katemckinnon/Book: Yung Pueblo by Diego Perez  (how to stay present) 

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 traditional name of] HR becomes really non-connected and what you’re doing is looking at people as objects. - Anita Bhandari

The HR Department. A common department name in countless organizations. Yes is it the right one for this period in time?  Was it ever the right one? In today’s episode, my guest makes the case for shifting this department’s title to “People and Culture” which is a shift I am seeing more and more of with my clients and podcast guests.

My guest is Anita Bhandari, the Chief Human Resources Officer for the City of Burnaby. Anita brings almost 20 years of experience in the private and public sectors, and is a results-oriented professional with expertise in areas including Organizational Development, Disability and Attendance Management, Recruitment and Retention, and Occupational Health & Safety. Anita was a finalist in the YWCA 2023 Women of Distinction Awards, and is a finalist in the 2023 Women of Inspiration Awards. Her words and deeds are proof that she lives by the Burnaby Promise of putting the community first, building great teams, and acting with integrity.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 A case to stop calling your department “Human Resources”

🍏 A window into the world of a support function for a large municipality

🍏 A couple of examples of clear “what’s your why” organizational statements

Links

Anita Bhandari on LinkedinSimon Sinek’s What’s Your Why? https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action Book: Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg

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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“We know who our employees are and what drives them.”

- Jeannie Ambler 

How do you support employees who happen to work inside people’s homes instead of in a corporate office?  Today’s guest comes from the seniors living industry, which is the industry I supported in my last corporate role. Tune in for some unique insights into this purpose-driven world and ideas on how to support employees who don’t work behind a desk all day.  

My guest is Jeannie Ambler, Vice President of Human Resources at BHI Senior Living. 

As a high energy, innovative, and results-oriented Human Resources professional, Jeannie is recognized as a trusted advisor to executive leadership and colleagues. With over 30 years of corporate experience ranging from HR to operations, Jeannie brings strong business and leadership perspectives to any conversation.

She believes the success of an individual is directly linked to the way that their personal values align with those of the organization, their opportunities to learn & grow, and the support that is provided during their career.

 In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 Insight into how one HR teams operates in the unique Seniors Living industry 

🍏 An example of how purpose really does drive engagement and satisfaction

🍏 Tips for how to reframe a situation where you aren’t as far along as you thought you’d be when it comes to you strategic plan

Links

Jeannie Ambler on Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannieambler

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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“All leaders need to be constantly looking at their own growth.”

- Lisa Mitchell

In today’s episode, we’re flipping things around!    I’m sharing an episode where I was the guest and not the host.

In May 2023, I was invited to appear on the Who Are You to Lead Anyway? Podcast hosted by the wonderful Cynthia Jamieson.    And what a great experience!  Cynthia is a skilled host who asks great questions and listens deeply.

Cynthia works with emerging and new leaders and wanted to share with them what happens in organizations behind the scenes when it comes to assessing and developing talent.  I share some of my experience in this area. 

Below is what Cynthia wrote to summarize this episode. Enjoy!

Join us to learn and hear about: 

🍏 Lisa’s fascinating journey, challenges and bumps along the way and how she navigated them as her career progressed

🍏 What she wished she’d known before becoming a leader

🍏 Talent Management advice (and questions) to enable new leaders to proactively explore performance and potential

🍏 The TED Dynamic (the drama triangle) and how choice is at the heart of change for every leader

Lisa shares so many gem's in this episode, I offer it as an insider's view of Leadership Development and how to get involved with and manage the talent on your team.

Links

Listen to other episodes of Cynthia’s show, a podcast for new, emerging and/or high-potential leaders to master the skills they need to navigate leadership and life. She shares stories, s tips, tools and questions to help you step up, stand out and get started on the right foot with leadership and life. Join Cynthia e on a journey of self-discovery to find and use your voice to answer this question "Who Are You To Lead Anyway?" https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/who-are-you-to-lead-anyway/id1668120376 

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 really important for HR and Talent folks to work in different organizations to get a feel for different business units and industries because you get a well-rounded perspective on how the profession is perceived and valued.”

- Matt Chapelsky

What parts of your Talent or HR career do you value the most in retrospect?  What did these parts give you and how do they help you today?   In today’s episode, my guest explains ways to build a well-rounded perspective, and paints a picture of how he strategically applied that perspective to a recent large acquisition.

My guest is Matt Chapelsky. Matt is currently VP of HR at Force Inspection Services, an oilfield services company located in Nisku Alberta.  He has over 15 years experience in industries ranging from pharmaceuticals, industrial construction, airlines, and oil/gas manufacturing. He’s passionate about learning all aspects of HR and specifically in the talent development world. He’s a husband of 14 years and father of two kids. When not working he follows his passions which include coaching his kids basketball and soccer teams, playing the piano, learning to cook French food, and wasting time with fantasy football. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  How to gain insight into your own organizational culture - through experience outside of it

🍏  An intentional approach to integrating a larger firm after an acquisition

🍏  Strategies to navigate a tight (5%) labour market 

Links

Matt Chapelsky on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-chapelsky-cphr-a480b415/

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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“How can we take [what the COE has created for us] and stay true to the spirit and core of it and offer it in a way that is credible for our leaders and team members?”’

- Vanessa Hinkle

Have you ever felt irritated with your own HR colleagues - the ones that are experts in a related but different domain from your own?  For instance, HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence groups can often experience tension when working with each other.   In today’s episode, my guest and I discuss ways to manage that tension, along with several other interesting topics.

My guest is Vanessa Hinkle. Vanessa is currently VP of People and Culture at evolvedMD.   She weaves mission and vision into every people-centered initiative, making each company she leads an employer of choice. With over 20 years of experience as a Human Resources executive, Vanessa has spearheaded cultural transformations at large Fortune 50 organizations, late-stage startups, and everything in between. She has led people-centric initiatives for major brands like American Express and Banner Health as well as innovative startups like Zovio. Outside the office, Vanessa enjoys off-roading adventures with her family, mentoring at-risk youth with Phoenix-based nonprofit New Pathways for Youth, and hosting “cooking days” with her family and friends.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  Insight into how to overcome the tension that often exists between HR Business Partners and Centres of Excellence 

🍏  The performance benefits and improved outputs of having work experience in a COE, as an HRBP AND in the business

🍏  A post-Covid talent acquisition model that leverages being physically in the marketplace

Links

Vanessa Hinkle on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessa-hinkle/

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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“What is going to bring the BIGGEST impact to the organization and how do we do it in the most efficient way possible?”
- Katrina McFadden

How do you build strategy into your work?  Does strategy work occur annually?  At the end of each week?  During quarterly all team meetings?  Or is it baked into the day to day?  Today’s guest has a helpful philosophy around how to keep strategy top of mind even when it’s early days and much work is still manual.

My guest is Katrina McFadden. Katrina is currently Chief People Office of Organigram, a Cannabis company.  She is an experienced Human Resources leader who has worked across several industries including telecommunications, manufacturing and consumer goods.  Throughout her more than 20-year career she has worked with organizations such as ArcelorMittal, TELUS and now Organigram, helping organizations earn accolades for innovative programs focused on people.   As an authentic leader and with an established history of shifting culture and driving transformation she is a driving force behind her organization's success.  Katrina holds a Bachelors of Applied Science in Engineering from the University of Waterloo as well as a Masters of Business Administration from McMaster University.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  How a background as an engineer can translate surprisingly well to the HR and Talent world

🍏  A specific example of demonstrating clear action to employees based on engagement survey data

🍏  Realistic tips on how to create space for you and your team to work on strategic initiatives

Links

Katrina McFadden on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinamcfaddenResource - Annual Project Planner - email Lisa at lisa@greenappleconsulting.ca for the template that I mentioned in this episode

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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“As you continue to show up for your employees in the way that you want someone to show up for you, you feel good about yourself…and you get hooked.

- Ginette Battikha

How do you operationalize values in an organization? In today’s episode, my guest shares what she and her team have put in place to help the values come to life.

My guest is Ginette Battikha. Ginette is Vice President of People and Culture at The Daniels Corporation, one of Canada's largest and preeminent builders and developers whose purpose is to build inclusive and sustainable communities to create a better future for all. 

Ginette has over 20 years of experience in talent management. In her current role, Ginette is responsible for managing Daniels’ people strategy, change management, talent acquisition, leadership development, compliance and benefits, HR operations, employee relations and benefits.  Ginette works with leaders across the organization to fulfill Daniels’ mission to be a positive force, which includes living into the philosophy of putting people first.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  What it’s like to be the first HR leader in an organization that has been around for many years

 🍏  Tools to help employees who aren’t in an office (eg. construction workers) feel connected and stay up to date with organizational news 

🍏  Examples of how to “operationalize” values 

Links

Ginette Battikha on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginettebattikha/

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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“[New leaders] need so much help and guidance and are often overlooked.”

-Cynthia Jamieson

There are different levels of leaders.  Historically, the higher levels get the most support when it comes to training - and coaching.  While that is changing, in many organizations, the new/early leader layer is often overlooked and under-supported.  Today’s guest is a fellow coach who focuses specifically on coaching new leaders to help them be more effective earlier.

 My guest is Cynthia Jamieson. Cynthia is an experienced HR Leader, Executive Coach and Podcast host.  Cynthia has been a leader and supported leaders at all levels on all the people problems for over 35 years from the front line to the C-Suite; so, it's safe to say that her perspective is unique because she has seen, heard, and often cleaned up the steps and missteps leaders make in the world of work.  Currently, Cynthia helps New Leaders master the skills they need to navigate leadership and life. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 A case for investing MORE in new and emerging leaders

🍏 The power of “AND” thinking (vs. OR) to creating positive shifts

🍏 Insight into how what burnout looks like in today’s 2023 workplace 

Links

Book: Everything is Figureoutable by Marie ForleoCynthia Jamieson on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-jamieson-75198813/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiamamiesoncoach/Website: https://www.cynthiajamiesoncoach.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajamiesoncoach/

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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“A huge aspect of unlearning is being clear with yourself about what you are carrying forward and what you are not.”

-Madhavi Kulkarni

In Talent and HR, we take care of people.  We support people.  Have you ever had to support people at work who are experiencing the same personal challenges that you yourself are experiencing?  In today’s episode, my guest describes her experience with a situation like this, and how she approached it.

My guest is Madhavi Kulkarni who is Director of People and Culture at Zenfolio. Madhavi is a Strategic HR Leader with 15+ years of experience in Organizational Development and Employee Effectiveness. In her role, she delivers the highest level of coaching and high-performance team development through her people-driven approach and her ability to make complex workplace relationships simple and easy to navigate. She excels at establishing trusted and confidential relationships with chief executives, top management teams and employees so they enhance their ability to perform at their best. She is also a huge proponent of female healthcare and is on the Board of Directors at Fit Mama Fitness, a fem tech organization supporting women with fitness through menopause.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 What it’s like to move from a more traditional corporate setting into a social enterprise

🍏 A window into the immigrant experience in Canada - and the unfortunate bias for “Canadian experience”

🍏 A discussion around the concept of “unlearning” when it comes to navigating change and supporting others who are going through things that you are also going through

Links

Madhavi Kulkarni on LinkedIn: Https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhavikulkarni 

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 your [leadership] job to make sure your people can do their job.”

-Jared Taylor

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be part of an employee-owned organization?  Today’s guest pulls back the curtain of one such company, and insight into the world of education publishing.

My guest is Jared Taylor, who is Publisher and Chief People Officer at Gibbs Smith Education and Gibbs Smith.  Jared brings a wealth of experience to the fields of education and publishing. He has served as a Social Studies Teacher, High School Principal and Editorial Director. His passion lies in creating authentic and accurate social studies materials that can benefit students, teachers, and communities alike. In addition, he believes that cultivating a healthy and functional workplace culture is paramount to an organization's success, and he enjoys designing, implementing, and supporting leaders in achieving this goal.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 Insight into a fully employee-owned company

🍏 Some context around the designation of Certified Benefit Corporation

🍏 An exploration of “compassion before rigour” as a leadership approach

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Jared Taylor on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-taylor-b92b7685/ 

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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“Leadership is critical because it shapes the culture.”

-Anahita Cameron

Have you ever been tapped on the shoulder for a new opportunity?  Have YOU tapped someone else on the shoulder?  We don’t see ourselves the way others do, and we can all benefit from people seeing potential in us that we don’t see.  Today’s guest has benefited from being “tapped” throughout her career, and this experience informs how she now leads the People function.

My guest is Anahita Cameron, Chief People Officer for Thrive Pet Healthcare. Anahita is a change-driven healthcare and retail operations Human Resources executive with a proven track record fostering organizational growth while honoring a commitment to employees, customers, and local communities. She has deep expertise in all aspects of workforce management and prioritizes strong culture, employee engagement and retention while building meaningful relationships and collaborations cross-functionally. She has previous senior leadership experience at Aspen Dental, HealthPartners, Target Corporation, and Banfield Pet Hospitals. She maintains a lifelong commitment to community service and has served in numerous board leadership roles for nonprofit organizations.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 The importance of understanding what attracted employees to join the organization in the first place 

🍏 How one company used various tools to define their Employee Value Proposition

🍏 Insights into the veterinary profession and the significant mental health pressures that veterinary professionals are confronted with

Links

Anahita Cameron on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anahitacameronTwitter: http://twitter.com/@CameronAnahitaFacebook: http://facebook.com/anahitacameron Instagram: Http://instagram.com/anahit

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“We have to define what good looks like.”

- Joe Dunlap

Do you have a clear set of competencies in your organization?  Many do. And many have older competency models that may no longer be providing all the benefits they could.  Today’s guest shares his experience using a competency model in his manufacturing environment and practical examples of how to build it correctly.

My guest is Joe Dunlap. He has spent 20 years in continuous learning and performance improvement and has worked for the US Air Force, Department of Defense, NASA, finance/insurance, technology, healthcare and manufacturing industries addressing performance improvement problems for front-line operators to executive leadership development both nationally and globally.

Along the way he has helped implement over a thousand ILTs, eLearning, workshops, video, podcasting, micro learning, storytelling, learning channels, curation, collaboration, LMSs, LXPs, KPI, OKR, Agile, Design Thinking, Lean Startup, and just about everything else in the L&D sphere.  

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 The power of focusing on performance outcomes vs. learning outcomes

🍏 The positive impact of competency modelling on recruitment

🍏 How to leverage a partner network of sponsors and mentors in a geographically-dispersed organization

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Joe Dunlap on Linkedin: http:// www.linkedin.com/in/josephmdunlap 

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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“Once you start asking questions, you generally find that training is probably less than half the solution.”

- Richard “Bo” Bodo

How often have you been asked by internal clients to “fix” a team or performance problem through training?   And how often has training only been part of the solution?  Today’s guest highlights how important it is to ensure that L&D is helping its clients understand everything that needs to be considered or addressed in order for training to have any impact at all.

My guest is Richard “Bo” Bodo. Richard “Bo” Bodo is the Director of Learning & Development for Li-Cycle. Bo has over two decades of experience creating and facilitating training for adult learners. An avid contributor to industry knowledge, Bo enjoys sharing what he has learned through speaking at conferences, writing, and creating videos. A lifelong learner, Bo holds a Master of Instruction System Design designation from the Association for Talent Development and will soon finish a Bachelor of Science degree in Instructional System Design. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  Some similarities between Sales and Training 

🍏  How critical it is to recognize that training is only ever part of the solution

🍏  How to create a safe space for people to learn

🍏  How to prepare SMEs to be trainers

Links

Richard “Bo” Bodo on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardbodo/Book:  How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors That Determine the Fate of Every Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything In Between by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan GardnerBook:  The Oz Principle by by Roger Connors, Tom Smith, and Craig Hickman

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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“Uncertainty is life.”

-Melissa Law

How many times have your life and career thrown you some curveballs?  If you’re like me and today’s guest, it’s a big number!  So, how do you LEAD while acknowledging that all of us are experiencing change almost constantly? In this episode, we start to dig into what this looks like from a practical perspective.

My guest is Melissa Law. Melissa has 25+ years of progressive leadership experience, spanning five industries.  Melissa has had the opportunity to work with several large Canadian organizations including Walmart, Aecon, and Revera.  At present, she is the Vice President – Culture, Talent, and OD at Liberty Utilities.  As an Associate Certified Coach and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach, Melissa founded Sunrise Coaching. She is also a graduate of Queen’s MIR Program and an active alumnus of Trent University where she received her Bachelor of Administrative Studies.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 A case for ensuring the environment around us allows us to learn as we live

🍏 How critical it is to become even more deeply self-aware

🍏 The importance of creating flexible plans using segments of 3

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Melissa Law on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-law-cpcc-acc-22ba3421/ The song Lisa mentions: Grow as We Go by Ben Platt (feat. Sara Bareilles): https://open.spotify.com/track/1xscBC6UV21t0sMCgu0mLi 

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 power of understanding the Dreaded Drama Triangle roles is so that you can choose to shift out of them, because when we stay in them, we are unhappy and stuck and not able to live up to our potential. “

- Lisa Mitchell

Over the last quarter, I’ve shared the concept of Karpman’s Dreaded Drama Triangle and Emerald’s T.E.D. The Empowerment Dynamic with several clients, both individuals and large groups.   These clients were falling into the drama roles and staying there too long.  

Knowing this framework provides a powerful and practical mental model that can help you become more self-aware and more able to shift OUT of unhelpful stories and behaviours and INTO empowering antidote roles.

So it occurred to me that, since my clients love it, and so do I, I should share it with YOU here on the podcast.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 A high-level overview of the Dreaded Drama Triangle, with my own personal examples

🍏 A synopsis of the antidote roles from T.E.D. The Empowerment Dynamic 

🍏 Some key questions you can ask yourself to help you shift

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Book:  T.E.D. The Empowerment Dynamic by David Emerald

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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“I’m fascinated by the idea of finding the greatness in others.”

- Michael Salamey

Where do you find the best talent for your organization?   How do you identify the best people?  How well do people in different roles work cohesively together, in a complementary manner?  Did you hire for that cohesion?

My guest is Michael Salamey. He began his career working dispatch on midnight shift for a trucking company and worked up to HR and People Operations before leaving to become a consultant to help companies embrace Remote Work environments in 2009. He eventually worked his way up to head of HR roles, earning his Senior HR Professional Certification and is currently acting Chief People Officer at ID Plans, LLC, a growing technology firm that provides data analytics for commercial real estate. At the same time, returning to school for his second master’s degree to set a good example for his two younger brothers.

He was recognized by the Society for Human Resources Management and T-Mobile for outstanding efforts through the COVID-19 pandemic. He was awarded for swift, decisive action to protect the workforce while maintaining operations and profitability throughout the crisis. He was featured in HR Magazine for accomplishments in HR performance, talent, and tactical upskilling/reskilling strategies that led a small business into the Tampa Bay Fast 50 companies.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 A really unique source of field talent in a niche market

🍏 The challenges of bad AI when it comes to Applicant Tracking Systems

🍏 A case for healthy skepticism in HR

Links

Michael Salamey on Linkedin:http://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsalamey  

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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“I know that I am here to help people feel and be better as a result of their interaction with me..and that ties into Talent Management.”

- Anjana Moitra-Ohri

How do you view your purpose in life and how does that align - or not - with your work?   Today’s guest is very clear that Talent Management is in full alignment with her purpose to help people be better. 

My guest is Anjana Moitra-Ohri. Anjana is currently the Vice President, HR Programs and Services at CBI Health, one of Canada's leading community healthcare providers. CBI Health’s national interdisciplinary network of healthcare staff and professionals is over 12,000 strong. With over 17 years in HR, Anjana is a transformational leader who uses storytelling, connection and coaching to inspire the best out of people. She has a designation as a Chartered Professional in Human Resources with Background Focus Areas in HR Business Partnership, Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Employee Relations, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. 

She is creative, disciplined and energetic, bringing a passion and joy to the practice of HR which she harnesses to effectively connect and influence across all levels of an organization. She values achievement, authenticity, courage, empathy and joy. She is passionate about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion because, as a child of immigrant parents, she grew up with a heightened sense of awareness of power and privilege, and how these constructs can be used to hurt, or help those around us. These are critical levers to help uplift and create space for others.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 A great example of how we learn from our kids and how that learning can extend to work

🍏 A key element of building buy-in with Executive Leaders 

🍏 The importance of diversity of perspective

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Anjana Moitra-Ohri on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjana-moitra-ohri-cphr-72722a9/ 

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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“Out of every lesson with the 4-day work week, communication is key.”

- Ryan-Mae McAvoy

Dreaming of a 3-day weekend, every week?  Already living the dream?   You’ll be intrigued by this episode where my guest pulls back the curtain on how her organization has implemented a 4-day work week, and the learnings along the way.

My guest is Ryan-Mae McAvoy. Ryan-Mae considers herself a nontraditional "people person" and has worked in the people space from Startups to Ski Areas. She is well-versed in multi-functional operations for lean people teams. Her strategic focus includes work/life balance, a healthy culture for everyone's mental well-being, and creating a company people actually want to work for. When not being a “People Person,” she lives her best "old lady life" knitting, reading, wine tasting, and hanging with her husband and cats in the Bay Area of California.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 Practical insights into ways to support a 4-day work week

🍏 How to define and manage true emergencies

🍏 The power of iteration in managing growing pains

Links

Ryan-Mae McAvoy on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rm80920/ Book: Range: Why Generalists Trump in a Specialized World by David Epstein

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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“We need to be delivering learning at the speed of culture.”

- Alexandra Hyland

Are you a collector of knowledge, skills and experiences?  Well, my guest definitely is!   Tune in to hear about her non-linear career journey and her thoughts about the seasonality of life and career.

My guest is Alexandra Hyland. Alexandra is Head of Capabilities & Culture – Global Senior Director of Learning & Diversity at Kraft Heinz. An experienced Human Resources professional, Alexandra Hyland has worked across multiple industries including education, hospitality and now the dynamic world of Fast-Moving Consumer Packaged Goods (FMCPG). 

Bringing her unique background in political science, ethics and law as well as a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and post graduate work in HR, Alexandra has worked to develop authentic and robust learning and change strategies supporting employer brands, talent acquisition, engagement, diversity and inclusion and learning and development. As Global Head of Capabilities and Culture for Kraft Heinz, Alexandra leads a global team working to create a culture of learning, with capability focused development that enables and empowers employees to own their learning and execute with excellence while growing great careers with the company. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 Reflections on the concept of seasons in life and career

🍏 The powerful greenhousing effect of a certain favourite phrase 

🍏 The strategic shift we are seeing in organizational Learning

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Alexandra Hyland on Linkedin:  http://linkedin.com/in/alexandrahyland  

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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“One of the biggest opportunities as a team of one, is that you get to closely work with ALL those business partners…there isn’t that siloed disconnect.”

- Jewel von Kemp

Are you an HR or Talent department of ONE in a smaller organization?  Have you ever been? Or maybe you are considering a move that would give you this experience?   Regardless, today’s episode will give you food for thought and some surprising insights.  

My guest is Jewel von Kempf. Jewel von Kempf has spent the last 12 years driving the HR experience for startups. She brings grit, passion, resourcefulness, and authenticity to her work. As the current Head of People at Coinme, Jewel is responsible for all aspects of People Operations, building an environment in which employees have value, are included, and belong. She leads with empathy and is a strong proponent of Compassionate Candor, Psychological Safety, and a growth mindset. Jewel truly loves what she does and wants all employees to feel that same passion for their work.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 An example of what failing fast can look like - and why it’s a good thing

🍏 Practical ideas to broaden your recruitment pipeline for diversity

🍏 A refreshing perspective on the benefits and challenges of being a one-person HR department in a start-up

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Jewel von Kempf on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jewelvonkempf/ 

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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“I’ve always considered HR to be an integral part of the organization.  Both HR and myself, I feel, are jointly responsible for managing a company’s most valuable asset, which is of course its people.”

- Colin Morris

In our continued series of discussions with stakeholder leaders (outside of HR/Talent), today’s episode explores the role of HR and Talent from the perspective of a seasoned senior leader in operations and business development.  Tune in to hear what works and doesn’t when it comes to earning a seat at the table with your clients.

My guest is Colin Morris. Colin is VP of Property Solution and Business Development at Teranet. Previously he spent many years leading product management for Finastra, previously D&H and Resolve. For over 20 years as a Product Management Executive, he has helped organizations deliver tangible business results through technology platforms and  digitization.   Colin also happens to be one of my close friends and is a former colleague!

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 A fabulous example of HR partnering done well - that led to an demonstrated increase in employee satisfaction

🍏 A story of partnering gone wrong

🍏 How HR can best demonstrate their value to the organization

Links

Colin Morris on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-morris-2156573/ 

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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“You have to be trusted to be a really great HR partner.”

- Nicole Stuart

What is YOUR story of the best support you ever received from HR as an employee yourself?  What’s the MOST important element of the HR partnering relationship?    In today’s episode, I share a story of an HRBP that helped me with a tough situation and my guest breaks down what helps drive confidence in HR leaders.

My guest is Nicole Stuart, VP, People & Culture at Jamieson Wellness Inc. Nicole is a passionate, strategic HR leader with a focus on Health & Wellbeing and Diversity & Inclusion.  Over 25 years' experience in culture evolution, change leadership, people development, and talent management in a variety of industries.  She is a proud Mom of 2 very sports kids.  Outside of work, Nicole volunteers on the Halton Learning Foundation Board and with Food Bank Fridays, a local community group supporting Food Banks.  It is important to Nicole to support the health & wellbeing of people at work, at home and in her community.   

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  The story of MY first struggle with a “difficult” employee situation and the HRBP who made a difference for me

🍏  Advice on key milestones for a Top Employers application - and the internal organizational impact of winning

🍏  The importance of  focus on building relationships - even for extroverts!

Links

Nicole Stuart on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-stuart-chrl/

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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“HR leaders have a skillset that is difficult for others:  difficult conversations, radical candor. So I also see us as teachers.”

- Sandra Cunha

Has your L&D team ever been asked to pretty up a PowerPoint?  Eek! HR can fall into the police/administrator role very easily - if we let it.  In today’s episode, my guest makes a passionate case for how Talent and HR teams can and must add value beyond transactional and administrative work, and beyond the 15% non-negotiable risk management and employment law “stuff.”

My guest is Sandra Cunha. Sandra’s career has spanned recruitment, training, and communications roles in the fitness and quick-service restaurant industries, but a passion for learning and people development has always been what drives her. As part of Tim Hortons HR and Corporate Wellness team and later Operations Training, she developed facilitator certifications and employee engagement programs. Working with a third-party vendor, Sandra helped Tim Hortons build learning plans for new initiatives and/or compliance for the company’s thousands of restaurant locations internationally. In 2017 she joined MOVATI Athletic’s Learning and Development Department and later moved to the People and Culture team where she built the Talent Acquisition group, as well as introduced the internal communications and employee engagement functions. Today, as MOVATI’s Vice President of People and Culture, Sandra sees herself as an advocate first for the company’s 1,900 field-based and 100 corporate employees, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, as well as investments in employee learning and development. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

An example of helping your internal clients understand that the non-negotiable areas of HR comprise only around 15% of what HR/Talent teams doIdeas for mining a lot of rich HCM data and making decisions on what to actionA case for HR as a successor to the CEO chair

Links

Sandra Cunha on LinkedIn: 

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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“No matter how good you are, without the business context, it’s challenging.”

- Nathan Deily

How well do you and your team understand your client’s business?  How much importance do you place on business acumen as a core HR and Talent professional competency?    In today’s episode, my guest makes the case for ensuring that business acumen is a fundamental skill amongst people professionals.

My guest is Nathan Deily. Nathan is a co-founder and Chief People Officer of nth Venture. His career spans roles of progressive responsibility & leadership at Raytheon, Honeywell, Microsoft and LivePerson. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Tulane University, a Master’s in Labor Relations and HR from Michigan State's School of Labor and Industrial Relations and an Executive MBA from Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business. 

He is active in community service, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Operation: Cigars for Warriors. He also enjoys riding his Indian motorcycle and is a registered lobbyist for the Arizona Modified Motorcycle Association.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  The concept of “setting talented people free through the power of ownership”

🍏  A window into the venture studio and start-up worlds

🍏  Key competencies that help HR/Talent leaders stand out from the crowd in both entrepreneurial and traditional corporate contexts

Links

Nathan Deily on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-deily/ 

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 very important for organizations to define growth for their companies”

- Diljot Kaur

What type of growth does your organization celebrate? How do you personalize growth and development for your employees?   Listen to this episode for some alternative and thought-provoking ideas around how to navigate the age-old problem of having fewer roles for people to move into  the higher you go in an organization.  

My guest is Diljot Kaur. Diljot is a global HR leader with 16 years’ experience in bringing teams and leaders together to build great companies & communities, across diverse industries in Asia, Middle East and America. She currently leads People & Culture (as Head of HR) for SB Energy, a renewable energy company that develops, constructs, and owns & operates some of the largest and most technically advanced renewable projects across the United States. While at SoftBank, Diljot partnered with innovative technology led start-ups, founders, CXOs and investors to build organizations from scratch, establish the culture of DEI, and drive growth. 

Her FMCG stint at SABMiller/ABInBev saw her launch several industry leading initiatives, including ‘Brew-a-Career’, a unique campus connect initiative. As a Senior Consultant at Aon Hewitt, she led the Best Employers Study, Hewitt’s flagship Survey with highest participation in 2011. She is currently a Mentor for HR30under30 - a unique 'Young HR Leader Certification' Journey for 2023. She won the 40-Under-40 HR Leader award in 2019.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  A compelling case for not publicly celebrating promotions

🍏  An alternative view on the need for “staircase”-type career paths

🍏  A high-ROI approach to onboarding employees well

Links

Diljot Kaur on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diljot-kaur/ 

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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“We plant some seeds that get watered and grown in the flow of work.”

- Neil Hunter

How can an organization truly tap into the potential of its people - especially as the new Chat GPT-type tools give rise to fear and uncertainty around the future of work?  Listen into this episode for some inspiration and practical ideas from a best-in-class organization and leader.

My guest is Neil Hunter. With over 30 years of industry experience, Neil Hunter is currently the Chief Learning Officer for Deloitte Canada. Prior to taking on this role, Neil led Deloitte’s Human Capital Workforce Transformation in Western Canada. He has also held senior roles in the energy industry, public sector and not-for-profit organizations. As a former CHRO, Neil brings a deep understanding of best practice in leadership & learning work, putting work at the center of the end-to-end talent processes in various industries, and how they are converging in the Future of Work and impacted by COVID-19. 

Today, he focuses on enhancing human performance and bringing potential to life, to improve productivity and the overall workforce experience inside Deloitte. He is the Dean of Deloitte University North and sits on the Deloitte Global Learning Executive. Well versed in leadership development and succession planning, he is sought after for future proofing people strategies in support of evolving business strategies. He brings expertise in cognitive recruiting, design thinking, future of work, culture alignment, change management, diversity & inclusion, learning transformation, leadership assessment, performance management and coaching, organizational design, employee experience, talent management strategy, and labour relations. All in service of creating workplaces where people can thrive. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 A wonderful example of a “squiggly line” career path and what led to a move to HR

🍏 A peek behind the curtain into the structure of a the renowned Deloitte corporate university

🍏 How the new AI tool

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 more we can co-create together [with our HRBPs], the better our end product is.”

-Kerri Cartwright

Whether you lead a COE or work directly with the business as an HR Business Partner or Leader, you will relate to today’s guest.  Tune in for some reflections on how important it is to co-create solutions vs coming up with them all yourself.  

My guest is Kerri Cartwright. Kerri is a strategic, results oriented senior Human Resources leader with over 23 years of professional services experience. Currently, Kerri is the Vice President of Engagement and Enablement at WSP Canada where she oversees a number of teams that focus on the moments that matter to employees – Talent Acquisition, Talent Enablement, Diversity & Inclusion and Strategic Change.

Kerri holds an Honours degree in Business Administration with a major in Human Resources and she is at her best when connecting people and helping businesses and leaders bring clarity on how to create the right experience for employees to thrive.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 Practical ways to create connections with the business and with your HRBPs from within a COE

🍏 An innovative way to create a sustainable feedback loop that helps manage change (beyond surveys)

🍏 Ideas for overcoming a tendency to want to people-please

Links

Kerri Cartwright on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerri-cartwright-26a3bb2b/ 

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 important that [HR/Talent] understands what I’m thinking about.”

Rana Ghosh

What do your internal stakeholders REALLY value about you, your team and the services you provide?  What works from their perspective - and what doesn’t?  Tune in today to hear from someone who has been that internal client to many HR teams over the years.

My guest is Rana Ghosh. Rana is VP, Omnichannel, Loyalty and Ancillary Revenue at Spirit Airlines. Rana is a corporate gypsy who has moved from the financial sector to energy retail and now loves being in the airline space. He leads Spirit Airlines’ digital transformation, eCommerce, Ancillary Revenue, Loyalty programs and Guest Care. He is passionate about people development and technology. He lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida and loves travel, concerts, movies, sports, bourbon, food and theatre and hates boredom and bad storytelling.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 The insight YOU bring that your internal client stakeholders really need

🍏 A story about increasing employee pride - and the correlation to company results

🍏 A recommendation for what to do if you are struggling to get leaders to invite you into their business

Links

Rana Ghosh on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rghosh31/

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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“I adjusted my expectations so that I wasn't crushed if one experiment didn’t pay off.”

- Lisa Mitchell

This is the second of a 2-part series about CREATING what you want.

And how do I know what you want?  Because I want it too. And so do my clients - whether we work together 1:1, or in the Talent Trust.  

Talent leaders all want to create:

Results and Momentum (Episode 71)Habits and Follow-through skills (Episode 72)

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  A very vulnerable, personal example of the struggle to create an important habit

🍏 The power of the experiment

🍏 That creating habits and follow through is not a zero sum game

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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“Most people are not specific enough and realistic enough about the outcome they are wanting to achieve.”

 - Lisa Mitchell

This is the first of a 2-part series about CREATING what you want.

And how do I know what you want?  Because I want it too. And so do my clients - whether we work together 1:1, or in the Talent Trust.  

Talent leaders all want to create:

Results and Momentum (Episode 71)Habits and Follow-through skills (Episode 72)

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 An amazing visualization technique for getting clarity on outcomes (desired results)

🍏 An important yet simple reason people lose traction vs. gaining momentum

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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“Compassion is not conditional.  It matters the most when you don’t have a natural connection with somebody.”

- Georgina Boulineau

Ten years ago, we weren’t talking much about vulnerability and compassion at work. Today, it’s part and parcel - especially when organizations and the people that make them work are all navigating huge waves of ongoing change such as mergers and acquisitions or technological transformations, and anxiety-provoking world events such as the Covid 19 pandemic, the war in Russia and runaway inflation. In today’s episode, my guest and I get grounded around what really matters.

My guest is Georgina Boulineau.  Georgina is VP People and Culture at YIT, a leading provider of materials handling.  Georgina was born in the suburbs of Paris, France and when people think about Paris they think about the city of light and how romantic it is but if you step outside of Paris and into the suburbs, it can be very dangerous and that's where all vulnerable diverse communities are located. Georgina lived in one of those diverse communities and, looking back, realized that this group of visible minorities had very limited opportunities because of a lot of discrimination around them. The opportunities were very limited in France even back then which is why her parents decided to leave the country. They chose Canada because they were looking for a safer, more welcoming and accepting community for their 3 kids.  Georgina quickly found a genuine interest in people, wanting to find out about their stories and journeys. She started her career in Human Resources as an HR Coordinator and built  a career in People & Culture from there.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 A clear process for helping your team and company navigate through a merger

🍏 How having a mentor helps you look at things differently

🍏 The three ingredients for inspiring your team

Links

Georgina Boulineau on Linkedin: http://www.lin

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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“Influence doesn’t just lie in the C-suite.”

 - Lisa Mitchell

For many leaders, becoming more influential sounds scary or impossible.   And yet it’s an essential skill for all of us!   Listen to this episode to challenge some unconscious beliefs you may be harbouring about influence. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 Some common myths about influence

🍏 The difference between influencing EFFECTIVELY vs exerting influence

🍏 How to avoid the land of rework 

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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“Be fiercely curious.”  

- Shannon Hamilton

What do business stakeholders really want from HR and Talent - and what do they NOT want?  

So much of the work I do with my Talent leader clients is to help them figure out how to build or improve stakeholder relationships.   In this second year of the show, I’m expanding my guest list to include some amazing leaders from other areas of business - leaders from Operations, Sales, Marketing, Communications, IT, Finance and more! 

Tune into this episode for a hefty dose of practical inspiration for how you and your team can elevate your stakeholder relationships.

My guest is Shannon Hamilton. Shannon is Vice President of Sales for BlackBerry Radar, overseeing the company’s Strategic Growth and Adoption and boasts nearly three decades of experience in supply chain, operations and sales. Additionally, she serves as the Global Strategy Vice President of the Blockchain Supply Chain Association,  an advisory role that keeps her committed to promoting Blockchain awareness, education, and adoption across the logistics, transportation, and supply chain community.  Shannon achieved a degree in Operational Leadership at Queen’s University through its business program after earning a bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from McMaster University. Shannon has a master’s in Leadership from the York University Schulich School of Business. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 How we are ALL salespeople to some degree

🍏 A stellar example of innovative collaboration between HR/Training and Sales to tackle high employee turnover

🍏 What this experienced Sales leader really values about the approach of the top HR/Talent partners she has worked with over the years

Links

Shannon Hamilton on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hamiltonshan/ 

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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“At the heart of sustainability for me, it’s about recognizing that we as individuals have a responsibility and an accountability to take care of our environment and our fellow man.”

- Rishma Nathoo

How does your organization embrace sustainability - or not?  What does sustainability look like in action anyways?  Listen into this discussion for important insights!

My guest is Rishma Nathoo. Rishma is Founder & CEO of TESORO. Tenacious and inquisitive, strategist and implementer, reflective but forward-looking, ambitious yet pragmatic. A partner, learner, advisor – these are some of the characteristics used to describe Rishma. 

Central to Rishma's work is the bringing together of organizations and communities to drive a sustainable impact in the quality of life of others – as individuals and communities.  She is deeply committed to partnering and supporting public and private sector organizations in their SDG-ESG-CSR initiatives.

Rishma is a certified ESG-Practitioner, has completed sustainability strategies certificates at Harvard and Cambridge universities and holds certificates in SASB and TCFD reporting and Carbon Reduction Strategies. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  A clear definition of sustainability and why it is important

🍏  The intersection between Sustainability and Talent Management

🍏  Smart advice for taking steps to influence your organization around sustainability initiatives

Links

Rishma Nathoo on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/rishmanathoo/ Website: https://www.tesoro.global/ Ellen MaCarthur Foundation:  Circular design - turning ambition into action: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/topics/circular-design/overview?gclid=Cj0KCQiAt6

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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“We rally around a purpose larger than ourselves.”

- Sarah Icely Hill

If you’re like most Talent Leaders, you think a lot about engagement and passionate purpose.  Maybe you have a tired engagement survey and are thinking of refreshing the questions to get better data.  Perhaps you are dreaming of how you could infuse passion into the commercial aspect of your work and your organization’s culture.  Tune into this episode for some innovative ideas on how you might do these very things.

My guest is Sarah Icely Hill. As VP, People and OE at BrandActive, part of Sarah’s role is fostering company culture, elevating the team member experience and driving organizational effectiveness. Motivated by her passion for inclusive development, Sarah integrates trust, agility and growth to develop innovative engagement and learning solutions. Prior to joining BrandActive, Sarah held roles at major firms such as PwC, KPMG and Canadian Tire. 

Sarah is personally committed to promoting female empowerment and sustainable community development. She serves on the board of directors for Uganda for Her, a non-profit organization focused on educating communities in Uganda on reproductive rights.

Sarah earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Carleton University and a post-graduate certificate in Human Resources from George Brown College. She holds CHRL and CHRP certifications as well as a 200-hour RYT yoga teacher training certification.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  A peek behind the curtains at a strong organizational culture - and what makes it so

🍏  Examples of how to make organizational values actionable

🍏  The possibility in marrying HR and Marketing

Links

Sarah Icely Hill on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-icely-hill-chrl-78b69049/ 

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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“Do I even WANT that?”

 - LIsa Mitchell

Do you ever experience a pang of envy when scrolling through social media? Or perhaps when you’re tired or run down,  you’ve noticed you tend to feel a bit “woe is me?”  Like you don’t have enough?  ARE not enough?

Listen to this very quick episode for some helpful reframing.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  What rolls through my head when I can’t sleep

🍏  An effective technique for moving out of a sense of lack

🍏  A self-coaching inquiry you can use when feeling like you simply aren’t enough

 Links and Resources

Here’s the inquiry I offer in the episode, as promised!🍏 WHAT IF,  instead of spending energy worrying about what I don’t have enough of, I spent that energy on moving towards what I want for myself and the world around me?Book: The Soul of Money by Lynne Twist

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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“Everyone has a story.”

- Magdalena Duleba-Lapensee

Whether you use search firms in your organization or are interested in working with one for your own career, this episode is a must-listen.  Today’s war for talent is real.   It’s critical to be strategic about your talent acquisition practices and not settle for status quo.  

My guest is Magdalena Duleba-Lapensee.   Magdalena has spent her career establishing connections and building relationships with companies and talent across North America. This relationship-based approach has helped her build trusted partnerships with the people she works with.  Her genuine passion for finding exceptional talent and matching them with great organizations, led Magdalena to pursue her dream of founding Lead Search Group Inc. in 2015.

​After working with larger search firms, Magdalena saw an opportunity to make executive search and recruitment a true specialty, where she could exercise flexibility and offer a customized approach to look after a wide range of needs in the marketplace. This resolution has helped Magdalena to build a business that is founded on relationships and doing what is right for people and companies.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  What makes the best corporate client from an Executive Search professional’s perspective

🍏  Why exclusive search agreements are beneficial for everyone

🍏  Insights into the tight labour market and candidate behaviour of today 

🍏  What candidates seem to want most when it comes to the in person/hybrid/virtual set-up question

🍏  Why HR and Talent Leaders are “force multipliers”

Links

Magdalena Duleba-Lapensee on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/magdalenaduleba/ Website: https://www.leadsearchgroup.com/ 

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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“Flexibility is inclusivity.”

 - Clare Kumar

In this time of talent shortages and so-called “quiet quitting,” organizations are working to switch up their approaches to hiring and developing and retaining their people.  That’s why being inclusive in the design and offering of programs that support employees is essential.  When it comes to how YOU lead and how you design organizational programs, how do you ensure you are addressing the needs of neurodivergent groups and of highly-sensitive people?  Perhaps you didn’t realize you could or should be doing so. No worries - you’re in the right place!   

My guest is Clare Kumar. Productivity catalyst and highly sensitive executive coach, Clare Kumar, helps professionals achieve sustainable performance - improving productivity and well-being while avoiding exhaustion and burnout. She draws on a diverse corporate career which took her from Toronto to Tokyo and Montreal, with equal experience as an entrepreneur. She is a sought-after media contributor to news and lifestyle shows including the Huffington Post, Fast Company, the Globe and Mail, CBC, The Social, and the Marilyn Denis Show. Whether speaking to one person or thousands, Clare loves inspiring massive shifts by inviting you to pay attention to little things that make a big difference. She welcomes all highly sensitive professionals as well as those who want to love and support them to find community in the Happy Space Pod.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  What it means to be a Highly Sensitive Person

🍏  How Talent Leaders can meet the needs of HSP team members through program design - and why this benefits everyone

🍏  The importance of flexibility in creating a culture of inclusivity

Links

Clare Kumar on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarekumar/ https://www.instagram.com/clarekumar/  and https://twi

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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“We are all in the people business.”

 - Shelagh Cummins

Have you ever mused about starting your own business? Or perhaps you have, and then returned to the job world. The two worlds are different, yes - and they share many similarities when it comes to what effective team leadership looks like. Today’s guest shares some clear examples of language and approach you can use when setting clear expectations and having uncomfortable conversations. 

My guest is Shelagh Cummins. Shelagh is the Founder and CEO of The Road to Seven - a coaching, training, and financing company that guides women entrepreneurs in building a profitable and fulfilling business. Driven by an unwavering belief in the power of women entrepreneurs and their impact on both society and the economy, The Road provides the tools, the support, and the community needed to achieve their wildest dreams.

The Road to Seven works tirelessly to rewrite the rules when it comes to capital access for this resilient and highly dedicated group of entrepreneurs. We must stop asking why women are not good investments and start asking how we can better invest in women.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  What it’s like to push way out of your comfort zone and do a TedX Talk!

🍏  My musings on why many Talent Leaders hesitate to come on the show

🍏  Tips on how to have uncomfortable conversations with team members

🍏  A refreshing approach to assessing women entrepreneurs for funding opportunities

Links

Shelagh Cummins on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelaghcummins https://instagram.com/shelaghcummins and https://instagram.com/theroadtosevencapital https://facebook.com/shelaghcummins 

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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“Given the pace and volume of work these days, it’s critical that Talent leaders take the time to identify their most essential productivity-boosting activity.”

Lisa Mitchell

Do you sometimes wonder at the end of the day where all the time went?  Do you ever write down a task you’ve already done on your agenda just so you can check it off?  Me too.  And it bugs me!   

I enjoy being productive.  It’s important to my work that I AM productive.  I bet the same can be said for you.  So in today’s solo episode, I am sharing a story about how I discovered my essential productivity-boosting activity.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 The definition of the “One Thing”

🍏 A reframe for what to do when you are feeling rushed and overwhelmed

🍏 Some self-coaching questions to help you identify your most essential productivity-boosting activity

Links

Book: The One Thing by Gary Keller

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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“I was surprised - it doesn’t matter what experience you have [as a newcomer].”

- Nadiia Lagutina

 Can you imagine packing up your whole life and your child and leaving your home because staying in a basement with bombs raining down outside is simply not an option?  Can you imagine not being able to find a comparable position and salary in your new country?  For some of you listening, you CAN imagine this. Unfortunately, for so many Ukrainian citizens and other people displaced by war around the world, these experiences are common.

My guest is Nadiia Lagutina, an experienced Senior HR leader who is familiar with all the best HR practices and policies, and who knows how to effectively apply them in the workplace.   

She was previously a senior HR leader in a massive global organization headquartered in Europe. She also holds 2 Masters degrees - one in Finance and one in Psychology.   Nadiia recently relocated to Canada from Ukraine because the war forced her to leave the country.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 The story of a new Ukrainian immigrant to Canada in terms of finding a comparable job

🍏 A source of pride in the kindness demonstrated by so many Canadians

🍏 The concept of organizational “values discovery” and “living artifacts”

Links

Nadiia Lagutina on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nadiia-lagutina/ 

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 [employment] landscape is going to change. It never stays the same.”

- Sandra Sears

 Are you responsible for Talent Acquisition?  Do you collaborate with search and staffing firms? Have you noticed some interesting new trends showing up in terms of candidate behaviour and the broader labour market?  Then this episode is for you!

My guest is Sandra Sears. Sandra began in the staffing industry in 1993 after graduating from McGill University. Inspired by some great bosses, she started Staffworks in September 2000 at the corner of Bay and Bloor in Toronto. 

With over 20 years in the industry, Sandra has assembled a team of driven, client-focused pros who are serious about providing their clients with top-tier candidates quickly, without cutting corners. 

When she’s not working with her team, Sandra is likely hanging out with her three kids and Aussie Doodle Maggie or spending time on the squash or tennis court.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 The powerful role of relationships in an organization’s longevity

🍏 Insight into the current labour market and the behaviour of candidates

🍏 Reflections on how Covid drove a change of heart for many employers regarding remote work

Links

Sandra Sears on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandrasearsstaffworks/Staffworks:   https://www.staffworkscanada.ca/

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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“Instructional design [skills] are really powerful as a business person.”

 - Caitlyn Beattie

 

Thinking about a career move?  Or perhaps you want to shift - now or later - from generalist to specialist or the other way around?  Listen into this discussion to spark your thinking!

My guest is Caitlyn Beattie. Caitlyn is an established Human Resources leader, specializing as a Certified Training and Development Professional and Certified Coach. 

Caitlyn is currently the Head of People & Culture at Fusion Homes, a customer-first Home Builder with a deep devotion to outstanding employee experience. She also is the founder of Caitlyn Beattie Coaching where she offers bespoke 1:1 coaching programs for millennial women who want to unleash their potential as leaders and advance in their careers. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  An example of being intentional in your career and moving from specialist to generalist

🍏  The power of instructional design and why it’s valuable beyond L&D 

🍏  Ideas for a “right-sized” Leadership Development Program

Links

Caitlyn Beattie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlynb/ Caitlyn Beattie Coaching: https://www.caitlynbeattiecoaching.com/ 

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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“Now, there’s no shame in making mistakes.  It’s how we learn a lot of the time.  But what if you could AVOID some of the most common mistakes in the first place?”

- Lisa Mitchell

Today I'm revealing 3 of the most common mistakes I’ve observed Talent leaders make - or that I’ve made myself.  

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 Three of the most common mistakes I’ve observed

🍏 Practical ways to avoid these mistakes in the first place!

Links

Ways to work together: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/work-with-us 

 

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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Lisa hosts regular FREE Talent Talks for HR and Talent Management Leaders to expand your network, spark ideas and learn with your peers. We leverage large group discussion and small group breakouts: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/TalentTalks

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“Where can I get things for free and where can I get discounts?”

 - Tracey Bissett

Are you taking full advantage of all your benefits?  Or are you leaving money on the table?    Today’s episode is a bit of a departure for the show.  Instead of focusing on Talent Management and HR, we are focusing on YOUR financial fitness, both personally and at work!     

My guest is Tracey Bissett.  As Chief Financial Fitness Trainer of Bissett Financial Fitness Inc., Tracey educates and empowers individuals, notably young adults, and entrepreneurs to take control of and live their financial lives with confidence. As a former executive at TD Bank, one of Canada's Big 5 Banks, Tracey has worked with and in support of thousands of individuals and entrepreneurs to secure the financing they needed.  This hands-on experience, coupled with her formal financial education, Masters of Business Administration and Chartered Financial Analyst designation, position Tracey uniquely to coach about all things money.

Tracey is a full time professor in the financial services faculty within the Business School at Centennial College. She leads speaking engagements and is the Executive Producer and host of the Young Money podcast all focused on increasing financial fitness. Tracey was named the Silver Award winner for The IFSE Institute Award for Financial Literacy Champion through the Wealth Professional Awards 2020 and Bissett Financial Fitness Inc. a Worldwide Finance Awards 2020 winner. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 What’s negative about the term “financial literacy”

🍏 Tracey’s top financial tips for people employed in the corporate world

🍏 Why, as a leader, you need to understand financial statements 

Links

Find Tracey Bissett here:Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceybissett/ Bisset Financial Fitness on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/comp

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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“How do we make it so that [people] SEE themselves in the process?”

 - Suzannah Kelly

There’s nothing more disheartening than designing or implementing a program or process and seeing it land with a thud.  That’s why it’s critical to involve your stakeholders early and often!  Listen to this episode to be inspired around how to help people see themselves in the processes and programs you implement. 

My guest is Suzannah Kelly.  Suzannah is Vice President, Global Talent Management at Apotex Inc. She is an accomplished HR Executive with a 20+-year track record of success in leading enterprise-wide HR initiatives that support critical organizational growth and transition goals with broad experience across the financial services, pharmaceutical and consumer packaged goods industries. Over the course of her career, she has been called on to build and deploy new programs and drive transformation that deeply impact and improve organizational development, employee experience and customer experience.

Suzannah is passionate about coaching as an enabler of personal, professional  and organizational growth and holds an Associate Certified Coach designation, accredited through the International Coaching Federation.  

 She obtained her Bachelor of Arts (Hons) at the University of Staffordshire in the United Kingdom. In addition to her CHRL and Coaching designation she has a certification in Adult Education - Instruction and Design and has completed the Queens School of Business Advanced Human Resources Management Program and Seton Hall University Health Care Compliance certification.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 An insider peek into the entrepreneurial side of pharmaceuticals

🍏 Ideas for leveraging data insights during a major HR digital transformation journey

🍏 Best practices for involving HR Business Partners and employees powerfully in programs developed by the Talent COE

Links

Suzannah Kelly on Linkedin:

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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“We all know the best people don’t apply.”  

Lou Adler

Have you ever been frustrated by a small talent pool, a lack of qualified candidates, or by hiring managers fixated on candidates having certain degrees or credentials?   If yes, this episode is for you.

My guest is Lou Adler.  Lou is the CEO and founder of Performance-based Hiring Learning Systems – a consulting and training firm helping recruiters and hiring managers around the world source, interview and hire the strongest and most diverse talent. Lou is the author of the Amazon top-10 best-seller, Hire With Your Head (John Wiley & Sons, 4th Edition, 2021), The Essential Guide for Hiring & Getting Hired (Workbench Media, 2013) and LinkedIn Learning’s Performance-based Hiring video training program (2016). The latest edition of Hire with Your Head describes how to implement Performance-based Hiring to build outstanding diverse teams. 

Lou is one of the top bloggers on LinkedIn’s Influencer program writing about the latest trends in hiring, employment, and recruiting. His articles, quotes and research can now be found in Inc. Magazine, Business Insider, Bloomberg, SHRM and The Wall Street Journal. The company’s mobile ready Win-Win Hiring learning platform provides instant access to all of the tools needed to find and hire outstanding talent.  

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  Insight into moving from “person” descriptions to job descriptions - with examples

🍏  Ideas for active sourcing of pre-qualified candidates

🍏  How to help hiring managers reduce their focus on a wish list of “required” credentials 

Links

Lou Adler on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/louadler/ Book: First Break All the Rules by Curt Coffman and Marcus BuckinghamBook: Seven Habits for Highly Effective People by Stephen CoveyBook: Spin Selling by Neil Rack

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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“Openness, humility and curiosity are hallmarks of people in Talent Management roles.”

- Lisa Mitchell

What’s the best way to celebrate a key accomplishment milestone - such as the one-year anniversary of your podcast?   Why, with family!  

My 16-year-old son Patrick is the interviewer in this conversation where he helps me reflect on the challenges and learning I’ve experienced over the last year while creating 52 weekly episodes of Talent Management Truths.  

PLUS as a bonus, Patrick shares his views on what it’s like being a teenager trying to map out your whole career path at the age of 15, as well as offering some ideas for my Youtube channel.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 Why I decided to take on the monumental task of launching a podcast in the first place

🍏 What I’ve learned about Talent Leaders, the process and myself along the way

🍏 ****SPECIAL BONUS content - Musings from a modern teenager on the importance of trying different things as you figure out your career path

Links

The Talent Trust is back - next cohort starts on October 12, 2023!The Talent Trust, my peer-based group coaching program exclusively for HR and Talent Management Leaders,  is now open for enrollment    This program combines group and private coaching and a range of resources.   Within the Trust, you work on your own projects, NOT on some generic training curriculum.  You get timely feedback and input, and it ensures that you actually make the time to get your big rock thinking and strategizing done.Go to  https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/thetalenttrustBook a free call with me today to discuss and get support for your business case to have work support you. Don’t wait until it’s too late and you have no time or budget left!

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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“People need to realize that that [performance] conversation is a right, not a privilege.”

 - Lynda Keating

Have you ever filled out a survey or attended a focus group - providing lots of ideas and feedback - only to notice that nothing ever came of it?  Me, too. :)  In this discussion, my guest and I discuss how to use feedback data to move from a performance management culture that feels like something “done to you,” into one that is a “team sport” - a partnership.  

My guest is Lynda Keating.   Lynda Keating is a senior HR leader with extensive experience in Organizational Culture, Organizational Development and Effectiveness, Leadership Development, Learning Systems, Recruitment Strategy and International Consulting. Her experience has been gained in the retail, financial, manufacturing and telecommunications sectors with additional consulting experience in pharmaceuticals, mining and government.
Over the past 10 years, Lynda has worked with clients around the world.

Lynda is currently VP, Chief Talent Officer at Aviso Wealth and has held Vice Presidential roles in two of Canada’s other preeminent financial institutions, CIBC and Fidelity Investments, where she led multidisciplinary teams of professionals across Canada and North America. Her focus is the development and retention of key talent, working with senior leaders to translate strategy into practical and effective solutions.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 How long culture change actually takes - along with a great example

🍏 Practical ways to shift performance management from “done to you” TO a partnership

🍏 Ideas on design elements for you career/learning paths and high potential programs

Links

Lynda Keating on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynda-keating-b2b81a14/  The Talent Trust is back - next cohort starts on October 12, 2023!The Talent Trust, my peer-based group coaching program exclu

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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Lisa hosts regular FREE Talent Talks for HR and Talent Management Leaders to expand your network, spark ideas and learn with your peers. We leverage large group discussion and small group breakouts: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/TalentTalks

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“It’s learning in real time, really. Because you can read about swimming and watch videos, but you don’t know how to swim.  There’s information out there, courses and learning, but applying it - we’re doing that right away.”

- Candace Brereton

This episode is the SECOND of a 2-part series covering my panel interview with several members of The Talent Trust, my 6-month Mentoring and Peer Learning Community for Talent Leaders.  Check out Episode 50 to hear the first part! 

Listen in for a sneak peek behind the curtains around what it’s really like to be part of this peer community!

My guests are:

Candace Brereton, HR Generalist at Foster and Associates Financial ServicesJennifer Hall, VP of HR at Access Employment (listen to my interview with her on Episode 09 Creating Psychological Safety )Shelagh Ell, Director of People and Culture at ATCO(listen to my interview with her on Episode 26  Understanding your Customer)Marie Elenda, Manager of Learning Programs at dentalcorpSusan Salomone, AVP of Workforce Development and Career Services at Ochsner Health (listen to my interview with her on Episode 05 The Power of Talent Stewardship)

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 Insight into the monthly themes that have resonated the most

🍏 Tips on how to get the most out of the program AND manage the time commitment

🍏 What surprised members the most about their experience in the program

Tune into Episode 50 for Part 1 to learn more about:

 🍏 What helped members make the decision to join

🍏 The biggest takeaways so far

🍏 Results that the program has help

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 practice of reflection] has been such a powerful takeaway personally, and also the learning for me and my work groups, to make sure that we’re building in that reflection opportunity for my people and for myself.”

Susan Salomone    

This episode is the FIRST of a 2-part series covering my panel interview with several members of The Talent Trust, my 6-month Mentoring and Peer Learning Community for Talent Leaders. The second episode will air a week later.

Listen in for a sneak peek behind the curtains around what it’s really like to be part of this peer community!

My guests are:

Candace Brereton, HR Generalist at Foster and Associates Financial ServicesJennifer Hall, VP of HR at Access Employment (listen to my interview with her on Episode 09 Creating Psychological Safety )Shelagh Ell, Director of People and Culture at ATCO(listen to my interview with her on Episode 26  Understanding your Customer)Marie Elenda, Manager of Learning Programs at dentalcorpSusan Salomone, AVP of Workforce Development and Career Services at Ochsner Health (listen to my interview with her on Episode 05 The Power of Talent Stewardship)

 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 What helped members make the decision to join

🍏 The biggest takeaways so far

🍏 Results that the program has helped members accomplish 

 

Tune in to Episode 51 for Part 2 to learn more about: 

🍏 Insight into the monthly themes that have resonated the most

🍏 Tips on how to get the most out of the program AND manage the time commitment

🍏 What surprised members the most about th

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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“Be vocal about what you need from an organizational space.”

Sheila Austin

 

Balancing parenthood and career can be challenging - especially when a senior leader tells you that your maternity leave erases all your previous experience!  Tune into this episode to learn how my guest learned to advocate for herself and how this contributes to how she leads today.

My guest is Sheila Austin. Sheila is the Vice President, Learning and Development responsible for internal learning, customer learning and enablement at BlueCat.  

 A self-proclaimed lover of learning, Sheila has spent much of her career focused on how adults learn in a variety of industries in large to mid-sized organizations. Sheila leans in when it comes to learning reinforcement and improving people’s ability to feel connected to the success of the work they do.  She has a special interest in the impact leadership has on individuals, organizations, and society at large.  Sheila is passionate about leadership development as a means to positively impact the employee experience and organizational culture. She has a general knack for asking tough questions and helping people think differently.  Currently Sheila brings her whole self to work and is a Mama Bear of 3 firecrackers, 1 furball and partner to the other half of “Team DS.”

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  An example of resilience in balancing parental leaves and career growth

🍏  The potential impact of mid-level people leaders and why Sheila is focused on this group

🍏  A powerful and practical daily reflection practice

Links

Sheila Austin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-austin-she-her-24196a13 

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 employee voice is instrumental in how you shape your programs.”

 - Kristy Jones

 

So what makes an employee’s experience memorable and meaningful?  A sense of belonging is at the heart of it.  In this discussion, my guest walks us through the 5 components of the Belonging Model that they leverage in her organization. LIsten in for reflections on how belonging and being heard drive employee success. 

My guest is Kristy Jones, is a dedicated and collaborative HR professional with a track record of achieving business priorities via people engagement, employee relations, and centre of excellence initiatives.

Kristy is currently working at Achievers Solutions as the Sr. Director, Employee Success. She leads a global team of HR professionals focused on scaling the business globally and ensuring retention and engagement.  Kristy has a real passion for supporting employees to do their best work. 

Kristy holds a Bachelor of Commerce in HR Management from Ryerson University, as well as the CHRL (Certified Human resources Leader) and sHRBP (Strategic HR Business partner) certifications.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

Insights into what makes the employee experience memorable and meaningfulA sneak peek at the 5 components of the “Belonging Model” and how it ties to Psychological Safety and an organization’s EVPThe importance of listening to the employee voice

Links

Kristy Jones on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristyjoneschrl Achievers Workforce Institute Belonging Model: https://www.achievers.com/resources/white-papers/workforce-institute-culture-of-belonging/ 

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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“[In creating our EVP]...there was a real opportunity for us to own the human side.”

 - Keri Fraser

 

It seems like so many Talent Leaders I work with right now are charged with leading the creation of their organization’s Employee Value Proposition (EVP) and employer branding.   The EVP is often a major undertaking, even in smaller organizations.  So - how do you start?  How do you roll it out?   Tune in to this episode for some really helpful examples to help spark your thinking.

My guest is Keri Fraser.   Keri is the Chief People Officer at Westland Insurance. An inclusive, collaborative leader with over 20 years of experience, Keri develops programs that empower professionals to think differently to deliver exceptional results.  Keri joined Westland in 2019 where she is responsible for developing people strategies aligned to future growth and expansion plans. Prior to that she was with Colliers International for 10+ years where she held progressively senior roles before being appointed to Vice President, North America. Keri is a Certified Professional in Human Resources (CPHR), holds a certificate in Diversity and Inclusion from E-Cornell and is currently enrolled in the Anti-Racism Program at the University of British Columbia.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 The importance of not having to mute who you are at work

🍏 Examples of how to begin and roll out an EVP (Employee Value Proposition) initiative

🍏 A sneak peek at the Insurance industry and the fact that “it IS interesting!” :)

Links

Keri Fraser on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keri-fraser-cphr-9a38452 Instagram - @KeriFraser

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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“Policies have a tone of voice.”

 - Lewis Eisen 

 

Policies have a tone of voice.  Getting that tone right is key in influencing people to actually follow the policies.    Unfortunately, the tone of written policies in many organizations has not kept up with the shift in how leaders actually speak with their employees in modern times (ie., respectfully). Most of us were brought up to think that rules must be bossy in order to work.   Listen to this episode as we explore some fascinating tips for good policy-writing AND the connection between policy-writing and Talent/HR.

My guest is Lewis Eisen. Lewis is the author of the international bestseller How to Write Rules that People Want to Follow: A Guide to Drafting Respectful Policies and Directives, 3d Edition. His approach to drafting policy has been adopted by groups at organizations across the US, Canada, and Europe. 

Over his lengthy career he has been a practicing lawyer, a technology consultant, and a policy writer in the federal government. He has been providing professional training seminars and workshops for 40 years, and is currently a member of the Faculty of the Professional Education Group based out of Minnesota.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 Illustrative examples of how to rephrase bossy policy language in a way that treats people respectfully

🍏 Why assuming positive intent is an essential underpinning when articulating rules and policies

🍏 The power of “we” in stating behavioual expectations

Links

Lewis Eisen on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewiseisen/ 

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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“Reflection is the path to a calm and intentional state.”

 - Lisa Mitchell

 

Today I’m musing about the role of reflection in combating overwhelm and moving us forward.   

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 What accelerant and glue have in common :)

🍏 The only thing you need to do when you think you have no time to stop and reflect

🍏 Ideas for moving beyond the “dear diary” style of writing

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“People understand [values] when info is transparent and shared.”

 - Lynn Ardizzi

 

At the end of the day, when it comes to where you work, do the values really resonate for you?   This is a question that today’s guest asks regularly - of herself at work and of her adult kids.  Many organizations have a list of values on the wall in various conference rooms - but are they truly living into those values?  Listen into this discussion where we explore what this can actually look like in action.

My guest is Lynn Ardizzi.   Lynn is VP of People and Equity and CHRO at Centennial College. She previously worked in a senior leadership capacity in the health sector, transportation and insurance. Lynn has extensive experience in developing and implementing talent strategies that focus on creating an inclusive workplace. Lynn is a key driver of people's engagement at the College, advising the President directly on “all things people.” Together with her Masters’ degree in Education and extensive background in both public and private sectors, Lynn is highly relational and very experienced in building effective partnerships.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 Insights into what it’s like to work in Talent in both the Public and Private sectors

🍏 How companies can show respect and that they value employees in different ways even when budgets are tight

🍏 The concept of organizational “values discovery” and “living artifacts”

Links

Lynn Ardizzi on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnardizzi/ 

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 Talent world is grey, and there are very few things that are black and white. The black and white things are usually legal and ethical. Living in the grey is about possibilities.”

 - Helen Ashton

 
HR can feel like a very black-and-white place sometimes - especially for the people it serves.  People in Talent and HR usually acknowledge that the work is more complex in its many shades of grey.  Context and circumstances must be considered for each situation encountered, outside of say, certain strict legal or ethical or pension plan parameters.   Listen in on this episode to explore what living in the grey is all about, and what makes it a reasonable approach. 

My guest is Helen Ashton, who is VP People and Culture at Grand and Toy.   Helen holds a Masters in Industrial Relations and HR and previously oversaw HR at Campbell Soup Company and Colgate-Palmolive.  She started out in the military and owned martial arts schools at one point.  We bonded over the fact that both she and my teen son are Tae Kwon Do Black Belts.  Helen thrives in HR because she truly values the impact that HR can have on people’s lives, both professionally and personally.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 What learning Helen has brought with her from the military into her HR career

🍏How to avoid rollouts that feel like you need to do a big, heavy sales job

🍏 Insights into being flexible and “living in the grey”

About Helen Ashton:  Helen is responsible for developing and executing the people strategy that aligns with the values and strategic priorities of the organization. She is passionate about creating a culture of belonging, two-way communication, and she is focused on talent development and ESG initiatives. 

Helen joined the Grand & Toy family in April 2022 and brings 20 years of progressive experience in the Human Resources function. Her experiences spans a number of industries including automotive, MRO and Consumer Packaged Goods industries. Helen’s career also

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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“Evaluate what things technology can be used to enhance, and what are those things where we still need a personalized touch.” 

Christopher Garnett

The health care sector is complex.   It’s especially so during a global pandemic!  How do you deal with the annual, repetitive mandatory trainings - on top of development programs?   How can you better leverage technology - without losing the personal touch?  We cover a lot of ground in this interview - and even if you’re not in healthcare, you will find lots of important food for thought!

My guest is Christopher Garnett who is the CHRO at Cornwall Community Hospital in Southern Ontario.  Christopher is a lifelong learner with a passion for process.  He sees himself as an operational HR professional and leverages scorecards and embraces technology to provide excellent HR support. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏Best practices for dealing with mandatory/regulatory trainings

🍏 Efficiencies to consider for your Talent Acquisition process

🍏 Insight into the concept of Mental Health First Aid training

About Christopher Garnett:  Christopher has 20+ years of HR and operations management experience in private healthcare, public healthcare and public education.  He holds the CHRL, MBA, LSSBB, and PMP designations.  Currently, Christopher is VP of HR /CHRO for Cornwall Community Hospital – a community hospital with 1,300 employees.  He is a father of two who loves camping, swimming and teaching.

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Christopher Garnett on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-garnett-mba-chrl-pmp-cssbb-cmp-pbdm-he-him-4023a189/ 

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 I support Talent Leaders, they in turn are better positioned to support the thousands of people relying on them for essential programs and tools.”

- Lisa Mitchell

Today I’m taking you behind the scenes here at Green Apple Consulting - a bit of a sneak peek into our world and the work that we do.

 I’m going to answer questions that people ask me when I’m first getting to know them :)

 In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 Why I became a consultant and business owner

🍏 Insight into who I really am - (Hint: CEO of Green Apple Consulting comes second)

🍏 Why I focus on Talent Management Leaders specifically

🍏 How I design my days and weeks and who supports me

 

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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“Inclusion first.”

 - Naomi Mercer

 

What do DEI efforts in the Military and in the American Banking world have in common?  They have both benefited from the expertise and support of today’s guest!  Listen to this episode for her fascinating career story, insightful examples of inclusion and compelling stories of how she has helped many teams embrace DEI with head AND heart. 

My guest is Naomi Mercer who is SVP of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the American Bankers Association.  In this role, Naomi supports member banks with their DEI efforts and programs.   Previous to her current role, Naomi spent 25 years in the US Military in varying capacities including HR Officer to large units and working at the Pentagon, to being deployed in Iraq and teaching at Westpoint.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 Examples of how the US Military has worked to make key shifts around religious accommodation requests

🍏 Why you must start with Inclusion in your DEI efforts

🍏 Ways to create opportunity and safety for DEI conversations that lead to real change

About Naomi Mercer:Naomi Mercer is Senior Vice President, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion for the American Bankers Association. She provides guidance and thought leadership, develops resources and tools, and helps banks with their diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. 

Naomi came to the ABA after she transitioned from a military career where she served in the Pentagon running the Army’s gender integration and religious accommodation programs. Her educational background includes a doctorate in Literary Studies with a minor in Gender and Women’s Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and an Executive Certificate in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from Georgetown University’s Institute for Transformational Leadership. 

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Naomi Mercer on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naomi-r-mercer/ Prosci ADKAR:

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 vision to bring HR and Marketing together is a good one because it allows us to leverage our strengths.”

Sherri Evans

How do you help employees understand your brand promise - and align their performance and engagement to it?  Sometimes, organizational silos can make alignment difficult.   In this episode, we get a peek behind the curtains at an organization that chose to align 3 essential and typically distinct functions together:  HR and EX (Employee Experience), Client Experience (CX) and Marketing.   

My guest is Sherri Evans who is SVP of People and Client Experience at Aviso Wealth. In her role for 2 years following a merger of 3 companies into one, Sherri and her team are working hard to ensure it is clear for everyone how employee experience is clearly connected to customer experience.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 The connection between CX and EX and how Marketing fits in

🍏 Tactics to retain talent and address the top 3 reasons people may leave

🍏 Insights about how to leverage Career Paths

 

About Sherri Evans:Sherri  is the SVP, Head of People & Client Experience at Aviso Wealth where her focus is on providing employees, partners, advisors, and clients with an exceptional experience that is a source of competitive advantage. Her strategic oversight of human resources, marketing and client experience facilitates cultural alignment, internal and external brand-building, and effective communication across Aviso Wealth and with external audiences. Sherri is a member of Aviso Wealth’s Executive Committee.

Previously, Sherri served as VP People & Strategy at NEI Investments, which was nationally recognized as a “Great Place to Work” (Top 50 Employer) two years in a row. Her prior experience includes progressively senior roles with a major Canadian retailer and with leading technology and financial services firms.

Sherri holds an MBA from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario, and a Diploma in HR Manageme

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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“Culture is the accumulation of smaller moments.”

 - Keira Torkko

 

What IS organizational culture?  What are all the components and how do you create the culture you want?  These are complex questions - and yet they are critical to the work of Talent Leaders.  Listen to this episode for insights on building and sustaining culture.

My guest is Keira Torkko who is Chief People Officer at Assent in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  Keira has an intriguing background in that she did not spend the majority of her career in HR.  She holds a B. Comm and is a CGA, and has led Employee Experience and People for the last 4 years. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

 🍏 Inspiration for a “Postcards with a Purpose” program 

 🍏 The importance of doing as much as possible BEFORE a new employee actually starts on day one

 🍏 Why coaching is an essential leadership skill

  

About Keira Torkko:  Keira’s commitment to promoting a dynamic team spirit and culture of high performance helps ensure Assent attracts and retains champions.  She has led teams in a variety of sectors for more than 20 years and has held a variety of leadership roles at the National Research Council, the Coaching Association of Canada, and TD Bank. Keira sits on the boards of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and the Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation, and is actively involved in a variety of community sports organizations.

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Keira Torkko on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keira-torkko/ 

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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“What’s the point?”

 - Paul Eisen

 

What’s an example of an online system, process or tool you’ve used that has caused you frustration?  Perhaps it was a bank machine, or an online purchase website, or a work process with a million hand-offs and approvals. Chances are, my guest did not work on the User Experience (UX) design aspect of those projects!    

My guest is Paul Eisen, a User Experience expert and consultant.   He holds a Doctorate degree in Human Factors and many years of broad practitioner experience.  After honing his skills in various companies including IBM, CIBC and one of the Big 4 Consulting firms, Paul now consults with various clients to help them transform their customer and user experiences.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  What the learning and development world can learn from UX principles

🍏  A fresh take on how training should support performance vs. compensate for a poor process or tool design

🍏  The power of the question “What’s the point?”

About Paul Eisen, PhD, P.Eng.:Paul has spent his career defining strategies, executing research, and designing business solutions to deliver effective user experiences across a variety of industries. As Principal of Eisen UX, a user-experience consultancy, Paul helps his clients transform their customer- and user-experience capabilities and guides the creation of innovative and powerful experiences across customer and employee touchpoints. Paul also teaches human factors at the University of Toronto and serves as a forensics human factors expert.

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Paul Eisen on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauleisen/ 

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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“HOW are you creative?”

 - Lisa Mitchell

 

What does creativity mean to you? Creativity is the theme of the month in my mastermind program for Talent Leaders, The Talent Trust -  and so I’ve been thinking a lot about creativity and how this quality is often misunderstood.

For many of us, we think that if we do not know how to draw or paint, that we somehow lack creativity.  

What if we accepted that we are all creative in our own way and actually leveraged that creativity more often in the workplace?  

What might be possible?

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 The benefits of being creative at work 

🍏 A new definition of insanity (thanks for the jump off point, Einstein!)

🍏 My 3 steps for becoming more creative

 

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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“Leave any judgments and any assumptions or jumping to conclusions at the door.”

 - Melissa Law

 All of us share the experience of being new into a role or organization - at least once!   It can be uncomfortable AND exciting.  And yet it can be easy to forget that mix of emotion when it comes to designing or sustaining onboarding programs and processes for other people.  There are important learnings you can extrapolate when considering how to create or improve support systems for new leaders and employees in your organization.  

In today’s episode, we discuss my guest’s recent experience of being the new person around town for the first time in awhile, and break down the do’s and don’ts when starting in a new role and company.

My guest is Melissa Law,  who is the VP of Culture, Talent and Organizational Development at Liberty Utilities and is also a certified coach.  This is Melissa’s third visit to the show!  I keep inviting her because she is incredibly articulate and smart and brings so much wisdom.  Our conversations simply flow!  I invite you to go back to Episode #1 on Creating Buy-in and Episode #18  on Succession Planning for more great content with Melissa.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 The role of curiosity mode when new in an organization

🍏 Great questions to ask when you are onboarding in a new role

🍏 How to avoid making people in your new organization feel defensive or threatened

🍏 Mistakes to avoid when you start in a new organization 

About Melissa Law:  Melissa has 25 years of progressive leadership experience, spanning four industries.  Melissa has had the opportunity to work with several large Canadian organizations including Walmart, and Aecon.  Previously the VP of Talent Management at Revera and the Founder of Sunrise Coaching, she has recently accepted an exciting new role heading up Talent at Liberty Utilities..  Melissa is an Associate Certified Coach and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. She is also a graduate of Queen’s MIR

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 individual employee must drive the individual career path…they are in the car as the driver and we will help navigate.”

 - Pete Needham

 Are you intrigued by the idea of employee-led development?  Of truly partnering with employees related to their performance and development? Then you are in for a treat with this episode. Learn the role of empathy and design thinking in creating talent systems that put employees in the driver’s seat of their own careers and performance.

My guest is Pete Needham who is VP of People and Culture at Next Dimension, an IT managed services provider.  In his role, Pete is deeply involved in all aspects of talent development.  After many years in a very large company, he is enjoying his time in a smaller organization where he has embedded some truly innovative approaches to employee experience.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 The concept of partnership in monthly development plans vs. hierarchical annual appraisals

🍏 The difference between career ladders and “desired experiences” 

🍏 Insights into using design thinking and how it can lead to innovative approaches to employee recognition and elevated performance

About Pete Needham:  Pete Needham is Vice President, People & Culture at Next Dimension, an IT managed services provider with clients across North America. The company’s head office is in Windsor, Ontario.

Pete has a background in Finance, Strategy and Human Resources. He is a passionate believer in “people first” and looks to optimize Employee Experience using Design Thinking methodology.

Pete’s early career was spent in Unilever in both the UK and Canada. More recently he has worked specifically in the IT industry.

Links

Pete Needham on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peteneedham/Book: The Alliance by Reid Hoffman

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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“From a leadership standpoint, [the DEI journey] takes humility, it takes curiosity, it takes grit, it takes boldness, and it takes stamina.”

 -Rachel Baptiste

 

If you’ve been feeling a bit at sea about how to begin - or go deeper with - your organization’s DEI efforts, this is a must-listen episode.  You’ll hear insights about working with leaders and CEOs who have good intentions yet need practical ways to help their organizations move beyond performative activity and into meaningful transformation.

My guest is Rachel Baptiste who is the Founder of  Lumen Consulting Group where she is an Inclusion and Culture Advisor to her clients. In addition to her passion and expertise in the area of DEI,  Rachel has a background in  Corporate Social Responsibility and has a unique ability to help organizations connect the dots between these two important areas of organizational culture.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 The connection between DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

🍏 The most common mistake organizations make when it comes to their DEI efforts

🍏 Rachel’s top resources and advice for making impactful change in the area of DEI

About Rachel Baptiste:  Rachel Baptiste, PCC is CEO of Lumen Consulting Group Inc., a management consulting firm.  

Rachel partners with Boards, Corporate, and Non-profit organizations across varying industries to bring about transformational change in the areas of Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion, Talent Management, and Leadership Development.

Rachel has 20+ years of experience in progressive leadership roles with Fortune 100 companies.   Her most recent executive role was VP, Organizational Development & Corporate Social Responsibility.  She is also an Executive Coach certified through the International Coach Federation.  

Rachel views an organization as a human centered system strengthened by the differences of its people.  Valuing and leveraging those differences enables the orga

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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“While you may KNOW that different choices are in order, it's another thing altogether to actually follow through.”

- Lisa Mitchell

How blurred has the line between life and work become for you since the pandemic began?  How easy or difficult is it for you to disconnect and refuel so you can focus on your most important priorities?  Many of the people I talk to daily KNOW they need to make different choices in order to get different results. But they don’t. They stay stuck.

Tune in to this episode of Talent Management Truths for insights on my 3 C’s process and how it helps get people UNstuck and creates forward momentum.  

In today’s episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 The 3 C’s of getting unstuck

🍏 What’s at stake when you stay stuck

🍏 Why it’s ESSENTIAL that organizations invest in and support their Talent Leaders

 

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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“This is where the ball is. This is where I’m going to spend some time.”

 - Luc Beaudry

Asking the right questions is an art form.  Sometimes these questions can create discomfort so it’s important to be intentional about how you create psychological safety in your approach to allow for the right questions to surface.  Good question-asking ensures that you are gathering perspectives and getting the whole picture, not only part.  Listen to this episode for some examples of how to do this effectively.

My guest is Luc Beaudry who is a Leadership Development Consultant at Canadian Blood Services.  Luc is a senior talent practitioner with great depth of experience in leading teams and creating compelling content.  

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  How the power of questions helped my guest actually change the course of his career

🍏  The importance of checking for alignment at a meeting where you feel something might be missing 

🍏  How to meet people where they are so that you get to the right destination

About Luc Beaudry:  Luc found his path into the talent management space by way of training facilitation. In the 17 years since then, he has managed employee engagement surveys, led the client solutions team for a national training organization, and designed and delivered a range of high-impact development programs for thousands of leaders and individual contributors across a variety of industries. He recently joined Canadian Blood Services as a Leadership Development Consultant.

Luc favours a consultative and facilitative approach for creating engagement and buy-in. He gets excited when creating moments of awareness and discovery and loves to use collaboration to get at root issues and underlying motivators.

Links

Luc Beaudry on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucbeaudry/ Brene Brown’s work on vulnerability: https://brenebrown.com/ 

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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“Find ways for people to participate.”

 - Jenny do Forno

How do YOU listen to your employees?  How do you find ways for them to participate in change and the company’s success?  Tune into this episode to refresh your passion for listening to the people you serve and for treating them as fully-formed adults. 

My guest is Jenny do Forno who is the Talent Director at OMERS Ventures where she is part of the Operations team supporting 55 different start-up companies. She also helps the Investment Deal teams evaluate new ventures.   Her day is highly variable and all about context-switching - she might be advising one founder on an organizational redesign at 11am and then providing vendor recommendations to a newly-minted HR consultant at 2pm. 

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏  The different between supporting a larger, mature organization and a startup venture firm

🍏  A simple principle for ensuring that the Great Resignation doesn’t impact you as much

🍏  An alternative to “best” practices

About Jenny do Forno:  In her role as Talent Director and a member of the Operations team, Jenny works closely with the senior leadership and operations teams of our portfolio companies to drive the talent and people strategies that support scale and growth. Jenny joined the OMERS Ventures team in 2019. 

Jenny brings over 20 years of experience creating talent strategies and programs that build award-winning cultures. The breadth of her experience covers both large enterprise organizations and startups – supporting throughout multiple funding rounds, debt financings, mergers and acquisitions, and beyond.

Prior to joining OMERS Ventures, Jenny worked in several HR leadership roles at top executive search firms, as well as companies such as Moneris Solutions and Info-Tech Research Group. Most recently, Jenny spent the last several years as part of the founding team at Canadian fintech startup Nest Wealth.

Jenny lives in Toronto and holds a degree in political studies fro

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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“DEI work is deep work.  You can’t create systemic change unless people have adequate time for self-reflection and self-awareness and behavioural change.”

 - Carrie Burd

DEI training is more and more commonly available, and this is a good thing!   It can, however, be daunting in terms of figuring out what credential to pursue as a Talent Leader, and how to go beyond one-off DEI training sessions and into systemic change that is observable and palpable.   

What are some ways you can build strong DEI practices into the various systems that make up the employee experience in your organization?   Listen to this episode for some practical ideas and examples.

My guest is Carrie Burd, a seasoned Talent Leader who is now heading her own consulting agency where she has a particular focus on DEI and workplace wellness.  Carrie is highly committed to learning and models the way for her clients.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 The definition of a Comprehensivist

🍏 Insights into some helpful credentials in the DEI space

🍏 Practical ways to become more effective at embedding DEI in your organization

About Carrie Burd:Carrie Burd is the Founder & Principal of a virtual-first consulting and coaching firm specializing in strategic HR, diversity, equity, inclusion, and workplace wellness. 

She brings extensive experience advising executives, coaching leaders, mentoring talent, and partnering across functional lines and in multiple sectors to design and deliver strategies, policies, programs and training that help drive results, improve the employee experience, and build healthy workplace cultures.

Carrie is a Certified Diversity Professional, Certified Diversity Recruiter, Certified Workplace Wellness Coach and regulated HR professional affiliated with Niagara Institute, Interpersonal Wellness Systems Inc., and Diversity Think Tank.  

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Carrie Burd on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carr

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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“Fit is not static.”

 - Jan van der Hoop

 

Talent Acquisition is a critical part of a company’s ability to function effectively.  The idea of screening or interviewing for job and company fit is not new - we can all agree this is an important factor in the whole process. But where does it belong in the process itself?   In this episode, your ideas about where this factor should fit into the process may be challenged - in a good way.  

My guest is Jan van der Hoop, President of Fit First Technologies.  Jan is passionate about helping businesses find the right people in the most efficient way.  Fit First offers a suite of technology services ranging from applicant screening to reference checking to career matching.

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 How someone’s “fit” in a role is not a static thing - and the impact of a person’s leader on fit.

🍏 Why starting your search using resume data may be misguided.

🍏 The concept of hiring people who are “engageable”.

About Jan van der Hoop: Jan is president and co-founder of Fit First Technologies, a company that is revolutionizing the process of matching talent with opportunity. His views have been featured in media across the country including the National Post, the Globe and Mail, CTV News and various small business publications.

Jan began his corporate career in Operations and ‘accidentally’ found himself in a string of senior HR roles at Hilton International Hotels, PepsiCo and Office Depot. He left Corporate after 15 years to build a  leadership development and coaching organization that worked with companies to build their organizational capacity, grow their people and improve their financial results.

Links

Jan van der Hoop on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jangvanderhoop/https://fitfirsttech.com/ 

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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“What does this person bring or add to our company?”

- Heidi Hauver

Traditionally, companies talk about cultural fit, and may look for linear, progressive career paths.  Today’s interview suggests we turn those traditions on their head and look at what people (including ourselves) can ADD to a particular context, vs. how they fit.  We also discuss what moving from transactional to transformational looks like in action. 

My guest is Heidi Hauver who is currently the VP People Experience at Shinydocs, a technology scale up rethinking the way you find, understand, and action your data. Fairly new to her role, she is embracing the question “where do we want to evolve to?” She has won many awards and is an active volunteer in her community.   

In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover:

🍏 A reframe for “problems”

🍏 Career advice for new and mid-career HR professionals

🍏 Key insights for analyzing employee retention issues

About Heidi Hauver:  Heidi partners with innovative companies to provide executive leadership in Human Resources. She has twenty years of experience focusing on transformational HR and since 2007 has founded an HR practice and built three HR departments from the ground up. 

Heidi’s energetic leadership and constant innovation have earned her several awards including the 2020 Algonquin College Alumni of Distinction Award (Business), the inaugural 2018 Leadership Agency Award for Woman of Distinction, a 2017 Top 25 HR Professional, and a 2012 Ottawa Business Journal/Ottawa Chamber of Commerce Forty Under 40 Award.    A dedicated volunteer and advocate, Heidi gives her time, expertise and mentorship to support a variety of organizations including Algonquin College, Women in Communications & Technology and the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO).

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Heidi Hauver on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidihauver/ 

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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