Brandon Hall Group- Excellence at Work

In this episode of the Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work podcast, host David Wentworth , Managing Director of Learning and Talent at Brandon Hall Group™, talks with Melissa Loble , Chief Learning Officer at Instructure , about what it really takes to become a skills-driven organization. Every company says skills are a priority. Far fewer can say what a skill actually means inside their own wa...

In this episode of the Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work podcast, host Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group, sits down with Heidi Grecsek, Managing Director of Human Capital Management at Brandon Hall Group, to unpack one of the most underrated workforce challenges: financial stress. New research points to a stark disconnect. Six in 10 employers believe they support emp...

In this episode of the Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work podcast, host Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer, Brandon Hall Group, sits down with David Bator, Managing Director of Achievers Workforce Institute, for a conversation that is equal parts research reveal and strategic provocation. David brings a clear-eyed lens to one of the most pressing challenges in talent today: why AI transf...

In this episode of the Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work podcast, host Rachel Cooke, COO of Brandon Hall Group, sits down with Lisa Cannell, Senior Managing Director of University of Virginia Darden Executive Education and Lifelong Learning, for a conversation that is equal parts strategic wake-up call and practical playbook. Lisa brings 25 years of HR and organizational development experienc...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer and Principal Analyst at Brandon Hall Group, joins Anastasia Tsimiklis, Chief Marketing Officer at Explorance, to explore why this is a defining moment for learning and development and what L&D leaders must do to prove their impact, earn their seat at the table, and drive measurable business outcomes....

In this episode of the Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work podcast, host, David Wentworth, Managing Director of Learning and Talent, Brandon Hall Group, sits down with Mahesh Kumar, Founder of TraineryHCM, for a wide-ranging conversation that is equal parts origin story and industry forecast. Mahesh brings an unconventional lens to the world of HR technology, one shaped by over two decades on W...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer at Brandon Hall Group, Michael Murphy, Director of the U.S. Office of Sustainable Development for Generations at Boehringer Ingelheim, and Jason Parrish, Director of Corporate Programs at UGA Executive Education, explore how Boehringer Ingelheim's award-winning Sustainable Development Excellence (SDX) pro...

In this episode of the Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work podcast, host Rachel Cooke, COO of Brandon Hall Group, sits down with Angela Ostermann, Senior Manager of Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness at Paylocity, to unpack what it really takes to build a high-performing leadership pipeline before people ever step into the role. Drawing on Paylocity's award-winning Leading Advantage pr...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer at Brandon Hall Group, and Scott Kinney, CEO of NovoEd, explore how organizations can navigate volatility, build workforce capability at speed, and make smart, sustainable decisions about AI in learning and development.

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer at the Brandon Hall Group, and Soma Bhaduri, Senior Vice President and Business Head at Liberate, explore how the L&D function is being fundamentally rewired and why managed learning services may be the most strategic move available to learning leaders navigating today's pace of change.

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Meredith Riley, Chief Sales Officer for New Business at iSolved, explores how iSolved's Center of Influence (COI) program is transforming the way trusted business advisors deliver value to their clients. From benefit brokers to business bankers and accountants, Meredith breaks down why strategic HCM partnerships are no longer optional in toda...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Spencer Johnson, Treasury Management Officer at Zions Bank, and Suzanne Santana, Regional Vice President of Sales for the West at iSolved, explore how iSolved's Center of Influence (COI) program is redefining the way trusted business advisors like bankers and brokers deliver strategic value to their small and mid-sized business clients.

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer and Principal Analyst, sits down with Peter Mulford, Chief AI Officer and Head of Artificial Intelligence and Innovation at BTS. Together, they explore where organizations truly stand on their AI journeys, why so many are leaving value on the table, and what it actually takes to drive meaningful, measu...

In this thought-provoking episode, David Wentworth, Managing Director of Learning and Talent at Brandon Hall Group, sits down with Derek Bruce, Chief Learning Officer at Easy Generator, to challenge the prevailing rush to use AI for content creation in L&D. Rather than asking what AI can do, they push organizations to first ask what they're actually trying to achieve — arguing that without a clear...

In this episode of the Brandon Hall Group podcast, host David Forry sits down with Jeff Abbott, former CEO of Ivanti, and David Nason, founder and CEO of HireBrain, to explore what it truly takes to make hiring a strategic growth lever. Drawing on Jeff's experience scaling Ivanti from $400M to $1B in revenue across 40,000 customers and 140 countries, and David's science-backed approach to hiring e...

Unlock the future of leadership with a groundbreaking framework that redefines what it means to be future-ready. In a world where AI, disruption, and systemic change accelerate at lightning speed, most leaders feel unprepared—and time is running out to adapt. If you're an executive or HR strategist eager to stay ahead of the curve, this episode is your essential playbook.

Unlock the secrets to creating leadership development programs that leave a lasting impact. Discover how top organizations design tailored, practical, and measurable initiatives that develop tomorrow's leaders—and turn investment into real business results.

Join us in this insightful episode as Rachel Cooke and Mika Kuikka dive into the world of personalized learning at scale. Discover how AI-driven insights are transforming skills development and driving business outcomes. Learn why customized learning is becoming a critical factor for organizations today and how it can enhance engagement and retention. Don't miss this engaging conversation explorin...

Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into the dynamic interplay between artificial intelligence and human intelligence. Discover how AI can amplify human potential, the sweet spot where technology meets creativity, and the future of personalized learning. Featuring insights from industry experts Michael Rochelle and Pranav Shastri, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone intereste...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Michael Rochelle and Aisling MacNamera from LearnUpon as they delve into the intricacies of employee retention and engagement. Discover the disconnects in development programs and learn how personalized opportunities can drive engagement. Explore the role of technology in creating a learning culture and the importance of inclusion in retention strategies...

In this insightful podcast episode, Claude Werder and Steve Lange delve into the evolving landscape of learning measurement and its intersection with skills development. They explore how organizations are shifting from traditional metrics like course completion to more impactful measures that link learning outcomes with business goals. The discussion highlights the importance of aligning skills ac...

In this episode of the "Excellence at Work" podcast, host Rachel Cooke, CEO of Brandon Hall Group, engages in a dynamic discussion on team effectiveness with guests Tamarah Saif and Lara Gibbs from Gallagher. The conversation delves into the importance of team dynamics, psychological safety, and the role of trust in building high-performing teams. Tamarah and Lara share insights from their extensi...

Join Mike Cooke and Rachel Bolton in this engaging episode of "Excellence at Work, After Hours" as they delve into the evolving landscape of leadership. Discover insights on the impact of AI on job markets, the importance of power skills in the modern workplace, and why promotions aren't always the path to progress. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on leadership development, career growt...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Claude Werder, Senior VP and Principal Analyst, engages in an insightful conversation with Steve Lange, Director of Metrics and Matter Consulting and Insights at Explorance. They explore the critical challenges and opportunities in learning measurement, addressing why measurement remains the least mature aspect of corporate learning despite y...