Brandon Hall Group- Excellence at Work

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer, engages in an insightful conversation with Katrin Mulford, SVP at BTS, and Christine Tao, Co-founder of Sounding Board. They explore the transformative impact of BTS's acquisition of Sounding Board on leadership development and coaching. The discussion delves into how organizations can leverage coachi...

Dive into a thought-provoking conversation with Rachel Bolton and Mike Cooke as they unravel the complexities of AI and its impact on the modern workplace. In this episode, they challenge conventional wisdom with unpopular opinions and explore why organizations must reinvent themselves every three years to stay relevant. Whether you're a leader looking to drive innovation or simply curious about t...

In a world where data drives decisions, the latest episode of the "Excellence at Work" podcast delves into a transformative approach to leadership: AI coaching. Join Claude Werder and Gal Rimon as they explore how AI is reshaping the way frontline managers lead high-performing teams.

Join leadership experts Mike Cooke and Rachel Bolton as they dive into the dynamic world of leadership development and talent management. In this engaging podcast, they explore the evolving landscape of work, from the shift in employment markets to the impact of AI on jobs.

Join leadership expert Mike Cooke and AI transformation leader David Chestnut as they dive into the revolutionary world of artificial intelligence and its impact on the future of work. In this engaging podcast, they explore the evolving landscape of AI transformation, from IBM's recent workforce changes to the emergence of agentic AI systems. With a blend of personal anecdotes and professional ins...

Tune in to "Leadership Unplugged" with Mike Cooke and Rachel Bolton as they explore the future of work, leadership, and AI's impact on jobs. Gain valuable insights and actionable advice from industry experts.

In this episode of the Excellence at Work podcast, host Rachel Cooke engages with Michelle Moore, Senior VP of Leadership Assessment and Development at Gallagher, to explore the dynamic intersection of digital transformation and leadership development. They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by emerging technologies, such as generative AI, the importance of fostering a digital mind...

In this conversation, experts discuss the critical importance of Learning Operations in organizations, emphasizing its role in improving efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with business goals. They explore the challenges and opportunities within the learning and development space, particularly in the context of AI and data-driven decision-making. The discussion highlights the need for organi...

In this compelling episode of Excellence at Work, David Forry sits down with Jesse Harriott, Head of Analytics at Workhuman, to explore how recognition data is revolutionizing talent intelligence. Recorded live at Workhuman Live 2025, this conversation reveals how organizations can transform simple recognition moments into strategic insights that identify hidden skills, predict future leaders, and...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer, engages in an insightful conversation with Daniel Frye, Senior Manager of Training Design at NTT Data, and Caitlin Bigsby, Director of Solution Marketing at CYPHER Learning. They explore how AI-powered learning platforms are transforming workplace training by driving compliance, engagement, and effici...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Rachel Cooke, Chief Executive Officer of Brandon Hall Group, engages in an insightful conversation with Mark Atkinson, CEO of Mursion, exploring how organizations can leverage AI-powered simulations and immersive learning technologies to scale skills development across the enterprise. The discussion examines the evolution from traditional ups...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Rachel Cooke, COO and podcast host, engages in an insightful conversation with Neena Newberry, CEO of Newberry Solutions and founder of NewLens. They explore how organizations can develop effective leaders through coaching and leadership development programs while navigating today's rapid workplace changes. The discussion examines how learnin...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Rachel Cooke, COO and podcast host, engages in an insightful conversation with Melissa Kruminas, Lead of Customer Education and Talent Development at Docebo. They explore how organizations can create value-led learning supported by organizational development. The discussion examines how learning professionals can shift from consumption-focuse...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer, engages in an insightful conversation with Jodi Petersen, VP of Customer Experience at Chronus, exploring the critical role of strategic mentoring in leadership development and how organizations can prepare for unique challenges in 2025. The discussion examines how companies can leverage mentorship progr...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer, engages in an insightful conversation with Devin Bigoness, Chief Client Officer from Executive Education and Lifelong Learning at Darden UVA, exploring the critical role of functional leadership development in preparing organizations for future success. The discussion examines how leaders can develop bot...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Rachel Cooke, Chief Operating Officer, engages in an insightful conversation with Mark Atkinson, Founder and CEO of Mursion, exploring how organizations can leverage immersive learning and simulation technologies to drive leadership development and organizational transformation. The discussion examines the evolution of learning approaches, fr...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer and Principal Analyst, engages in an insightful conversation with Pamela Fuller, Vice President at BTS and Head of their Executive Coaching Center of Excellence, exploring how organizations can leverage professional coaching to drive leadership development and behavioral change. The discussion examines...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Rachel Cooke, Host of Excellence at Work and COO, engages in an insightful conversation with Anne Trumbore, Chief Digital Learning Officer at Sands Institute for Lifelong Learning at Darden Education, exploring how organizations can drive retention and ROI through strategic management pathways. The discussion examines innovative approaches to...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer of Brandon Hall Group, engages in an insightful conversation with Jill Stefaniak, Chief Learning Officer at Litmos, exploring the evolving landscape of workplace learning and development. The discussion delves into critical challenges facing L&D professionals and innovative solutions for creating impac...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Rachel Cooke, CEO of Brandon Hall Group, discusses with Ashley Williams, CEO and CLO of Darden Executive Education and Lifelong Learning at UVA Darden Institute for Lifelong Learning, how organizations can adapt their approach to talent development in an era of rapid change and longer careers.

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Rachel Cooke, COO of Brandon Hall Group, discusses with Todd Smith, Executive Director of Enterprise Learning and Development at Estée Lauder Companies, and Dr. Lauren Hodges, Founder of Performance on Purpose, how organizations can create comprehensive wellness programs that enhance both personal and professional performance. The conversatio...

This insightful conversation provides practical insights into creating and scaling effective leadership development programs in a global organization, highlighting the importance of executive sponsorship, participant feedback, and continuous innovation in learning delivery.

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast,  Rachel Cooke , CEO of Brandon Hall Group, discusses with  Todd Miller , Chief Technology Officer of  AllenComm , how organizations can optimize their learning technology ecosystems and prepare for future innovations. With over 33 years of experience leading technical innovations at AllenComm, Miller shares valuable insights on current challe...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer of Brandon Hall Group, sits down with Luke Owings, VP of Product at Abilitie, to explore how AI is transforming leadership development through innovative experiential learning approaches. The conversation examines the evolution of traditional training methods and how AI-enabled solutions are creating m...

In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast,  Mike Cooke , CEO of Brandon Hall Group, sits down with  Bowen Moody , CEO of Verity, a BTS company, to explore how AI is revolutionizing sales coaching and training reinforcement. The conversation delves into the challenges of traditional sales coaching and how AI-powered solutions are addressing these long-standing issues.