Rachel Cooke

Brandon Hall Group- Excellence at Work

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HCMx Radio is the only podcast in the human capital management arena that features current market research and industry leaders that are driving innovation, modeling business success and enabling competitive performance into each episode. This podcast is produced by independent HCM research and analyst firm, Brandon Hall Group. It is hosted by Rachel Cooke, Michael Rochelle, Mike Cooke and Brandon Hall Group's Analyst Team.

Author

Rachel Cooke

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Business

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hcmxradio.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 280: Extended Enterprise Learning: Beyond Traditional Corporate Training 20.11.2024

Today's business landscape demands training solutions that extend beyond internal employees. In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, Michael Rochelle sits down with  Jeff Walter , CEO of LatitudeLearning, and  David Proegler ,  VP of Product Management and Business Development at LatitudeLearning, to explore the complexities and opportunities of Extended Enterprise Learning.

Episode 279: From Learning to Earning: The Business Impact Revolution in L&D 01.11.2024

Today's learning and development (L&D) professionals are facing a paradigm shift. Gone are the days when simply providing training was enough. Now, there's a growing demand to demonstrate tangible business results from L&D initiatives. In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, COO Rachel Cooke sits down with Bob Gerard, a 35-year industry expert and Director of Accenture's Learning I...

Episode 278: The L&D Landscape- Navigating Challenges and Opportunities 16.10.2024

Today's learning and development (L&D) professionals face myriad challenges. From economic uncertainties to skill gaps and the integration of AI, the L&D landscape is in constant flux. In this Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work Podcast, COO Rachel Cooke sits down with  Kimberly Williams , CEO of Absorb Software to gain insights into these challenges and how L&D teams can navigate them successf...

Episode 277: The Changing Face of Change: Navigating Transformation in the Age of AI 22.08.2024

In this episode of the Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work podcast with Kevin Bronk, Vice President, Change & Transformation, BTS ; Kendra Okposo , Director of Change & Transformation and DEI at BTS; and Brandon Hall Group™ COO Rachel Cooke delve into the complexities of change in the modern business environment, exploring the strategies and mindsets required to lead successful transformations...

Episode 276: Building a Global 'Verizon Family' in the Face of Challenges 16.08.2024

In this episode of the Brandon Hall Group™ Excellence at Work podcast, Lou Tedrick, Vice President of Global Learning and Development at Verizon, shares how Verizon successfully navigated this shift, transforming from a San Francisco-based office culture to a remote-first organization spanning 27 U.S. states and seven countries.

Episode 275: Navigating The Integration Of AI In The Workplace 03.06.2024

The increasing presence of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace has sparked important conversations about its impact on human relationships, collaboration and the future of work. In this Excellence at Work podcast, Brandon Hall Group™ CEO Mike Cooke and Dr. Ashwin Mehta delved into several key topics surrounding the integration of AI in professional settings.

Episode 274: Exploring the Impact of AI on Learning and Development with CYPHER Learning 17.05.2024

Tune in to the insightful conversation between John Kannapell, President of CYPHER Learning, and Graham Glass, CEO of CYPHER Learning, as they discuss AI's impact on the learning and development landscape.

Episode 273: Level Up Your Leadership: AllenComm's Cutting-Edge Approach to Transformative Learning 03.05.2024

Effective leadership is the cornerstone of success. However, traditional leadership development programs often fall short, failing to equip leaders with the essential skills and capabilities required to navigate complex challenges and drive organizational transformation. In this insightful episode of the Excellence at Work Podcast, hosted by Rachel Cooke , Chief Operating Officer and Principal HCM...

Episode 272: Exploring the Future of Generative AI in Learning 29.04.2024

In this thought-provoking podcast interview, Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer at Brandon Hall Group™, engages in a discussion with Graham Glass, CEO and founder of CYPHER Learning, about the potential of Generative AI (GenAI) in transforming the Learning and Development landscape. The conversation delved into the benefits, challenges and future prospects of leveraging GenAI for course crea...

Episode 271: 8 Strategies to Connect Your Remote Organization 29.04.2024

Join Drew Remiker, Sr. Director of Strategic Services at NovoEd, where he'll share how the pandemic altered NovoEd from a San Francisco-based office culture to a remote culture spanning 27 U.S. states and seven countries.  Topics include: How to create virtual "water cooler" spaces Celebrating diversity through education and cultural events Strategies for improved intra- and inter-team collaborati...

Episode 270: Are Your Employees Actually Learning Anything? Lessons from Experts 22.04.2024

Join  Michael Rochelle , Chief Strategy Officer and Principal Analyst at Brandon Hall Group™, sat down with  Jeff Walter , CEO of LatitudeLearning, and  David Proegler , Senior Managing Principal at LattitudeLearning, for a candid Roundtable discussion on this very topic. They dove into the persistent disconnect between simply delivering training and actually facilitating meaningful learning.

Episode 269: Reskilling & Upskilling CX Teams: A Vital Role 29.03.2024

Watch this interview as Jen Jackson, SVP of Customer Service at Litmos, and Michael Rochelle, Chief Strategy Officer and Principal Analyst at Brandon Hall Group™, discuss the pivotal role that reskilling and upskilling plays in building the best customer experience teams.

Episode 268: The Need for a Revolution in Leadership Development 28.03.2024

The world of work has undergone massive shifts in recent decades, yet many organizations still rely on outdated leadership development approaches from the 1950s. According to research by McKinsey, only 11% of executives strongly believe their leadership programs are successful. Similarly, estimates suggest a mere 10% of the $60 billion spent annually on leadership training generates concrete resul...

Excellence At Work Episode 266: Engaging Learners With Docebo- The Future Of Learning Platforms 17.03.2024

Speakers:   Andrea Sampson , Vice President, Brand & Solutions Marketing, Docebo;  Jay Kolbenson , Product Marketing Manager, Docebo;  Vince De Freitas , Product Marketing Content & AI Products, Docebo;  Kristy Holmes , Product Marketing Manager, Docebo, and  Raísa Holmo , Product Marketing Manager, Docebo.

Episode 267: Elevating HR- Harnessing GenAI for Employee Experience 13.03.2024

Speakers:   Darryl Wilson , Vice President, Kyndryl Consultant; Risham Sahni, (CIO team) Lead, Application Architecture, Kyndryl.

Episode 265: Implementing AI in Learning - 3 Steps to Prep 01.03.2024

Speakers:   Bob Szostak , Director of Customer Solutions, VPS;  Steve Thompson , Director of New Business Development, EMEA, VPS;  Talat Riaz , Learning and Engagement Consultant, VPS; and David Spano, Senior Lead Software Engineer, VPS

Episode 264: Value of Combining Content and Tech through One Provider — Advantages of One-Stop 23.02.2024

Speaker: Tommy Richardson, Chief Product & Technology Officer, Litmos

Episode 263: Creating High-Impact, High-Performance Learning Solutions with AI 22.01.2024

Guest: Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President, Infopro Learning

Episode 262: AI's Role in Skills Development & Personalized Learning with Docebo 19.01.2024

Speaker:  Maija Mickols, AI Product Manager, Docebo

Episode 260: Making the Most of Personalized Learning with Skills Development and AI 15.01.2024

Speaker:  Christoph Küffer, Director of Skills, Learning Pool

Episode 259: Modernization Isn't Magic: A Frank Discussion on Modernizing Learning 11.01.2024

Speakers:  Dr. Anthony W. Gagliardo, Vice President of Nuclear, Technical & Enterprise Learning at Xcel Energy; and Bob Szostak, Director of Customer Solutions, VPS

Episode 258: Transforming Tomorrow: Kyndryl's Journey In AI And ML For Elevating Employee Experiences 05.01.2024

Speakers: Ivan Dopplé, Kyndryl Senior VP and Global Leader of Digital Workplace Services; and Maryjo Charbonnier, Chief Human Resources Officer of Kyndryl

Episode 257: Navigating Success in a Disengaged World – Strategies to Equip Leaders and Teams 07.12.2023

Speaker:  Niko Drakoulis, Founder and CEO, SurePeople

Episode 256: 2023 Unveiled- A Year in Review 04.12.2023

Guests : Bob Szostak- Director of Customer Solutions, Vertex and Steve Thompson- Director, New Business Development EMEA, Vertex

Episode 255: Smart L&D Staffing- The Future of Workforce Flexibility 28.11.2023

Speaker: Ron Zamir, CEO of AllenComm Speaker:  Lauren Prisco, Director of AllenComm's Smart L&D Staffing solution

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