ATD NYC Unlocked

“And so in 15 minutes, this woman changed my life.” Are you ready for an enlightening journey through coaching, leadership, and the impact of embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion? In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Ranieka Weston, diversity and leadership facilitator, executive leadership coach, and talent strategist. She shares her journey from the world of sales and mark...

Are you looking for ways to enhance your program design skills? Join us in this episode to hear a tip that will help you do exactly that, shared by our very own ATDNYC VP of Membership, Maggie Nelson . Discover how job shadowing can be used to tailor your program to the needs of your learners and enhance your approach to program design.   Additional Resources: Maggie Nelson - linkedin.com/in/magne...

“We’re going to take data, we’re going to create a story, we’re going to connect what we know about people in the organization to…relevant metrics and data…” - Sy Islam   Have you ever found yourself curious about people analytics and its role in talent development, or wondered how it could enhance your everyday work? In today’s episode, Sy Islam, Ph. D. provides a clear picture of what people ana...

Has there ever been a time when you’ve wanted to create a level playing field when facilitating an online training? Tune in to this episode where we introduce you to the 'Hot Lava' technique. Explore a simple yet impactful approach that enhances engagement and inclusivity by giving everyone the same amount of time to respond to a question or prompt. It also helps to create a dynamic learning envir...

Are you ready to step into the future of learning? In this episode, we're joined by Dr. Christine Janssen, the visionary founder of Edstutia, an award-winning immersive learning company that's changing the game by reshaping the way we acquire skills. Dr. Janssen introduces us to Edstutia's innovative virtual campus designed for education, learning, and professional development. The platform empowe...

Ready to launch your training with participants fully engaged and primed for learning? While you're prepared to facilitate, your participants might still be mentally juggling work, personal matters, or distractions unrelated to the training. In this Unlocked Insights episode we share a few tips recommended by Jenn Jackovsky, former president of ATD NYC, to enhance engagement and energy in both par...

“...you have that intrinsic leverage…where the company really does want you for the job. And if you're able to build some leverage by asking strategic questions, they'll usually negotiate.” - Brandon Bramley ‌ Are you ready to master the art of salary negotiation and boost your compensation? In this episode, we're joined by Brandon Bramley, the Founder of The Salary Negotiator, which helps people...

If you’ve ever felt nervous about attending a networking event, you’re not alone. Often in our field, we are the ones creating events that involve networking and face the challenge of making them inviting. In this episode we discuss an innovative concept developed by Robbie Samuels called Croissants vs. Bagels. Robbie asks individuals attending his events to stand in a way that creates a welcoming...

Are you ready to discover how soft skills can have a meaningful impact in your organization?  Join us in today's episode, where we have the privilege of hosting Scott Asai. Scott not only shares his definition of soft skills but also emphasizes their critical role in the manager's toolkit. As a seasoned coach, speaker, and facilitator of manager training sessions, Scott explains why these skills a...

Are you ready to take a deep dive into the world of talent development? Welcome to the intro episode of Unlocked, ATD NYC’s new podcast! In this brief episode we offer you a glimpse into the types of insights and tips we will share each week to help you thrive in your career. We also add in a healthy dose of trivia to keep things fun and interesting. Whether you’re just starting out in the industr...