ATD Houston: Train To Win

Artificial intelligence is changing workplace learning, but successful AI adoption is about much more than choosing the right tools. It requires leadership, strategy, and helping people adapt to new ways of working. In this episode of the Train to Win Podcast , ATD Houston volunteer Kaitlin Albertson sits down with Megan Torrance , founder of TorranceLearning and author of The AI Implementation Gu...

What drives us to do our best work, and what happens when those internal engines run out of fuel? In this special episode, ATD Houston President-Elect Janeth Harrison sits down with Sharon Birkman , President and CEO of Birkman , a Gold Corporate Sponsor of our chapter. As Birkman celebrates a monumental 75th Anniversary this year, Sharon shares the rich history of an organization that revolutioni...

"The Power of Three: Simplifying Success in a Loud World," explores how to combat information overload by embracing the "Rule of Three". Host Janeth Harrison (President-Elect of ATD Houston) and guest Alise Isbell (President of WriteWise Communications) discuss why humans are naturally wired to find comfort and stability in triads—from triangles and primary colors to story structures.

Join ATD Houston President-Elect Carol Jennings and Chapter Sponsor Joni Goodman on "Train to Win" as they explore unconventional paths to growth, courageous breakthroughs, building self-trust, the power of reflection, and the superpower of emotional intelligence in leadership, life, and love. Tune in to unlock your full potential!

In "The Two-Faced Two-Step" episode of the "Train to Win" podcast, host Carol Jennings and guest Alise Isbell unmask subtle workplace manipulation tactics. They explore behaviors like withholding information, playing dumb, and fake transparency, offering practical solutions for fostering healthier work environments. This episode equips listeners with strategies to identify and address manipulative...

ATD Houston's Elizbeth Agustin sits down with  Kim Sawyer , host of the upcoming webinar designed for anyone ready to live life masterfully —no matter their career stage or life path. Kim introduces a powerful paradigm shift : what if you approached every moment of your life like an investor approaches their financial portfolio? His WOW! Program provides a step-by-step framework to help you make i...

ATD Houston President Harriett Pritchett sits down with Tony Holmes, Director of People and Culture, Human Resources at Greater Houston United Way, to discuss the Community Impact drive that ATD Houston is hosting.

ATD Houston President-Elect Nannette Daugherty sits down with Alise Isbell, Owner of WriteWise Communications and ATD Houston Chapter Silver Sponsor to discuss toxic behavior in the workplace.

Welcome to another episode of the ATD Houston podcast! Today, Bruce sits down with two remarkable guests, Greg Harmeyer and Ben Wipperman from TiER1 Performance, a valued sponsor of the ATD Houston chapter. Greg and Ben, both seasoned experts in performance improvement and talent development, shed light on TiER1 Performance's cutting-edge solutions that are transforming organizations. They discuss...

Welcome to another episode of the ATD Houston podcast, where we bring you insights and interviews with thought leaders in the learning and development industry. Today, we shine the spotlight on one of our valued chapter sponsors with a special guest joining our host Bruce, David Davis, who is the President of Romar Learning Solutions, an ATD Houston chapter sponsor.

In this episode of the ATD Houston podcast, Bruce is joined by Dr. Jonathan Peters, an expert in gamification and learning design. Together, they dive into the exciting details of the upcoming ATD Houston gamification certification workshop. Dr. Peters shares insights on the benefits of gamification in training and previews what attendees can expect from the workshop, making this episode a must-li...

Learning consultant Jay Clancy joins Bruce to discuss the upcoming webinar  Consulting for Impact - Driving Results When You're Not In Charge,  and help you establish and sustain an effective internal or external consulting function in the learning and development space.

Bruce chats with Mark Lassoff from a neighborhood Starbucks about his upcoming ATD Houston webinar and why graphics are crucial to visual learning.  Register at https://tdhouston.org/event-5188978

In this episode, Bruce talks to Alise Isbell, Founder of WriteWise Communications and long-time ATD Houston Member, Chapter Leader and Sponsor. Write Wise Communications blends the art and science of business communication. We empower clients to transform ideas into clear messages. We use practical methods to design training materials on many topics and apply a turn-key approach to deliver a range...

Join the ATD Houston CPTD Study Group The Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) is a professional certification for TD professionals with at least five years of experience. It is broad and measures a professional’s knowledge and skill application across the breadth of talent development capabilities. Successful CPTDs report that the process of studying for their CPTD designation was...

ABOUT THE GUEST Debbie Richards, president of Creative Interactive Ideas, supports talent development clients with technology challenges. She updates her job knowledge by researching new technologies and software products; participating in educational opportunities (such as speaking at learning conferences); and participating in professional organizations. Debbie was named one of the most influent...

The State of Talent Development: Today's Challenges, Tomorrow's Opportunities- General Meeting  It’s that time of year again!. Organizations are reflecting on annual business goals and planning for the year ahead. Talent Development is no different. Teams are busy setting goals and securing the budget to deliver effective training programs that will enable their organizations to reach their busine...

Putting the FUN Back in Strategic Planning In-Person Meeting Does strategic planning give you nightmares? (Or have you never really sat down to actually do it?) All too often, we start strategic planning by looking forward. You will learn how to look back to make sure you’ve set the right foundation for a year of prosperity ahead. Plus, you’ll discover how to make strategic planning fun and leave...

Kent Nuttall – Author Untapped Value: The Power of Meaningful Competence Your relationship with an employer hinges on how your performance is evaluated. The ideas for this book began with a dysfunctional relationship, one in which my supervisors praised me as a department hero while delivering a “Meets Expectations” rating. Untapped Value shows you a better way to build and measure that relationsh...

Randstad RiseSmart partners with companies across the globe as they flex, adapt, and transform their businesses. Our innovative approach to talent mobility moves talent into, through, and out of organizations to generate greater growth, increased productivity, and future profitability. Podcast hosted by M. Bruce Abbott, Houston e-learning narrator

Are you an expert who speaks? Would you like to know more about how to use speaking to market your expertise, generate product and additional revenue streams? Are you open to receiving individual coaching and investing time, energy and some money in growing the speaking side of your business? Well, if you answered Yes to any of these, then Welcome. You are exactly in the right place.... at the rig...

The pace of change was already hard to keep up with before the pandemic. Now, in the new normal, the very survival of our organizations will depend on building capabilities to navigate a dizzying entanglement of economic, social, competitive, technological, political, and environmental issues. Organizations and the people in them are called to learn and adapt on an unprecedented scale. This evolut...

Hosted by M. Bruce Abbott - Voice Actor, Houston

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Kevin Thorn, Owner of NuggetHead Studios, LLC Kevin is an award-winning eLearning designer & developer, consultant, and owner of NuggetHead Studioz, LLC., a boutique custom design and development studio specializing in online learning experiences. After retiring from the U.S. Army, Kevin pursued a career in corporate IT and Training & Development. With his combined military and industry ex...