The Organizational Learning Curve (HCI Podcast Network)

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Daniel Sims about a new model for DEI education. Daniel Sims (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasims/) is the founder and CEO of Daniel Sims Consulting Group, where he connects data-driven DEI strategies to organizations seeking transformational systemic change. Daniel has nearly 15 years’ experience in fundraising, coaching, strategic planning, & DEI education. Daniel has managed over 140 campaigns, trainings, and strategic plans, raising over $425 million and training over 5,000 stakeholders. Daniel also believes in giving back to his community through board service. He has served on several local, national, and international boards and committees, including ACCESS Community Health Centers, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Community Empowerment Network, and as board president of BOSS (Building Opportunities for Student Success), an organization dedicated to connecting students of color with internship opportunities in architecture and design. Daniel holds a Master of Public Service from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, is a certified development and nonprofit executive, and is a member of (For)bes the Culture. He resides in Madison, WI with his wife and collaborator, Althea, two children, Andrea and Seth, and family dog Kobe Biscuit.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kelly Mackin about her book, Work Life Well-Lived: The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work. Kelly Mackin is the author of Work Life Well-Lived: The Motives Met Pathway to No-B.S. Well-Being at Work, and cofounder and CEO of the Motives Met Platform and Human Needs Assessment which empowers people to create their best work life and workplace. Kelly’s journey from ill-being to well-being at work ignited her passion and dedication for helping people create health and happiness in their lives through a unique blend of skills. Her expertise spans quantitative research in human behavior to fostering psychological safety, from guiding individuals in mind management coaching to imparting the practice of mindfulness meditation both in and outside of work. As a researcher, she gains insights into significant parts of our lives like values, stress, and emotions to develop frameworks to better understand the world and ourselves to make positive change. Kelly’s mission is to create a work world where we are human first and well-being is a right, not a privilege. She built Motives Met to achieve the attainable dream of a work life well-lived for all. When asked about her proudest moments, Kelly would tell you it was standing at the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa and at Mount Everest Base Camp. Hailing from sunny San Diego, California, you can often find her soaking up a sunset, playing beach volleyball, or sparring in the boxing ring. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jennifer Carlson about the need for technology apprenticeship programs. Jennifer Carlson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-carlson-she-her-99838b2/) serves as Co-Founder and Executive Director of Apprenti. Apprenti is a non nonprofit organization that creates alternative pathways to access tech talent and help organizations address digital skills shortages, while providing economic mobility to underrepresented groups by identifying, training, and placing diverse talent in tech careers. Additionally, Jennifer serves on the Tech Councils of North America (TECNA) workforce board and as an Adjunct Professor in Graduate Studies at Seattle University. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!  

In this webinar episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Erin Marcus about learning to "Fall and Fail Forward." Erin Marcus, Founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business is a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, as well as powerlifter, animal activist, tattoo enthusiast and 5 ft badass. She has been mentoring, training, teaching and coaching for more than twenty years and excels at helping people take action they didn’t think possible, do things they didn’t think they could do and succeed beyond what they dared to dream. Her own podcast, Ready Yet?!, is dedicated to entrepreneurs and small business owners who are ready to step into more. Having achieved a top 5% global ranking, Erin’s goal is to provide insightful information, tips, and motivating stories on how to achieve the financial and emotional freedom needed to build a business and a life you are proud of. 

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robert Jordan about his book, Right Leader Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company. Robert Jordan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjjordan/) is the CEO of InterimExecs, which matches top executives with companies around the world. Based on research with thousands of leaders and companies, he and Olivia Wagner wrote Right Leader Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company, and have launched the FABS Leadership Assessment, a free assessment at RightLeader.com designed to help leaders and organizations perform better.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rob Porter about gamification in corporate learning. Rob Porter (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-porter-b02b46/) is responsible for developing and executing corporate communications, market programs, market visibility and positioning strategy to expand CoSo’s market share in eLearning. Rob has a successful 25-year track record in instructional design and eLearning programs as well as authoring and presenting on a variety of corporate topics and learning techniques. During his career, he has built hundreds of hours of eLearning content, workshop curriculum, webinars, presentations, and multiple custom learning platforms for his customers. Rob has supported hundreds of enterprises by designing and deploying custom learning solutions which deliver content to millions of learners. He has developed state of the art learning programs for organizations such as BMW, Nike, Nikon, Johns Hopkins, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Dassault and Domino’s. Before joining CoSo Cloud, Rob founded and was a principal at Training Objectives Corp.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sophie Thompson about using virtual reality for upskilling and professional development. Sophie Thompson (www.linkedin.com/in/sophiethompsonvr) is the Co-founder and CEO of VirtualSpeech, an award-winning education platform that combines e-learning with practice exercises online and in virtual reality. Sophie started VirtualSpeech in 2015 as a way to overcome her fear of public speaking using VR. Since then, VirtualSpeech has developed a catalogue of 30+ courses focused on communication and interpersonal skills, from public speaking to active listening, leadership, sexual harassment prevention, and more. VirtualSpeech has helped hundreds of thousands of people across 130 countries to improve their skills and confidence using VR, and Sophie has appeared on BBC World News, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal talking about VR for learning.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kambria Dumesnil about the future of work and utilizing AI as your co-worker, not replacement. Kambria Dumesnil helps learning and development consultants and teams develop generative AI strategies that transform their workflows and enhance learning experiences. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded numerous technology-centered projects that have improved workflows, increased knowledge sharing, and enhanced communication quality. She is a firm believer in the power of collective creativity to add real value for our businesses and learners - whether they are internal or external.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with John Morgan about the new LHH report on the key challenges to leadership development programs and creating L&D buy-in for talent attraction and retention. John Morgan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-paul-morgan-lhh/) is President of LHH’s Career Transition and Mobility and Leadership Development businesses and has more than 20 years of experience providing leadership advice to clients across industries on navigating economic shifts. Prior to his current role, John served as Chief Operating Officer for three years and helped grow LHH’s revenue to all time highs.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Alan S. Questel about how intentional kindness can help create a better workplace. Alan S. Questel (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-questel-6a70842a/) is known for his clarity, creativity and down to earth style of teaching. He brings a depth of understanding, humor and gentle human perspective while creating lively conditions for learning. Alan has taught thousands of people in over 20 countries, on 5 continents. Trained by Dr. Feldenkrais (Amherst 1983) he has created numerous Feldenkrais programs on varied topics including one for pregnant women (Pregnant Pauses). He is author of Creating Creativity – Embodying the Creative Process. He is constantly discovering how to be kinder to others and toward himself. Practice Intentional Acts of Kindness takes readers through steps to broaden and sharpen their understanding of kindness. It will show ways to embrace kindness in everyday life. And provide the means to be kinder and generate more kindness towards yourself and others. The book will help readers break through old, unconscious, confirming patterns of thought and feeling, and free them to express all the love and kindness in their hearts.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with John 'JR' Rennie about transitioning from success to significance. As the founder of a 30+ year business software company, John 'JR' Rennie thought he was going to ride off into the sunset and retire. All that changed in 2015 when he founded BrushFires, which helps other discover their purpose. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Darren Winterford about training transformations and the ‘HR Department of One’. Darren Winterford (https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenwinterford/), CEO and founder of EdApp, has extensive experience building mobile apps and pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a pioneer in the microlearning space, EdApp's teams, led by Darren, are established in Sydney, London, Manila, and New York. Today, the EdApp platform has a wide reach, where around 50,000 lessons are completed every day in over 90 countries around the world. With the current focus on the democratization of learning, EdApp, together with the United Nations, have launched Educate All: An initiative to increase access to free, high-quality and impactful education around the world. Darren is a well-rounded speaker and thought leader. He has been asked to speak at many events, including the L&D and Innovation Tech Fest conference which resulted in EdApp winning the Most Innovative award. He has also featured in podcasts such as Make It Happen, and broadcasts like Ausbiz.  

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kushal Bose about the future of learning for the next generation. Kushal Bose (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushal-bose-bsme-mah-0a110/) is the CEO of Teledec, a leader in learning & development for corporate clients to facilitate deep learning, leveraging storytelling, learner engagement and effectiveness measurement. With advanced degrees in engineering and film production, Kushal founded Teledec International in 1987 to create engaging training experiences that combine the techniques of cinema to break down complex technical subjects for a variety of corporate audiences. For 35 years Teledec has been at the leading edge of innovative training development with an impressive client list of Fortune 500 companies including: Abbot, BP, McDonald’s, Philips, Northrup Grumman, Ameritech, Kraft, Cisco, Discover and many more. In 2021, Kushal was awarded as the top global influencer in the field of education by Piktale International at the Influencers Summit and is considered by many as a thinker who can connect the dots by bringing together his understanding of engineering, music, film, history and philosophy." 

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kimberly Gerber about cultivating a high-performing team culture. Kimberly Gerber (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlygerber) is the founder of Excelerate, an innovative leadership development firm specializing in coaching and training executives and their teams. For 30+ years, Kimberly has helped transform the impact of more than 1,700 leaders across industry-leading companies including Verizon, Revance, Blizzard, UCLA, Whirlpool, USC, Glidewell, Lexus and more. The creator of several innovative leadership development programs, Kimberly helps executives create strategic vision, build strong cultures, elevate leadership presence, and finesse communication to strengthen their impact on teams and organizations. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Carrie Graham about three ways to improve your adult learning. Carrie Graham, PhD cares about your employees and clients. She's an adult learning strategist and training consultant who helps businesses improve learner engagement, information retention, and skills application. Dr. Graham turns adult learning and workplace learning theories into a practical strategy to improve your trainings. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Phil Simon about his book, THE NINE: The Tectonic Forces Reshaping the Workplace. Phil Simon is a sought-after speaker and recognized authority on technology, collaboration, and the future of work. He advises companies on how to use technology. His previous books include the award winners Reimagining Collaboration, Message Not Received, and The Age of the Platform. He is also the author of Zoom for Dummies® and Slack for Dummies®. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tim Creasey about focusing on the people side of change. Tim Creasey (https://www.linkedin.com/in/timcreasey/) is a dynamic presenter, researcher, and thought leader on managing the people side of change. His work forms the foundation of the largest body of knowledge in the world on change management. Through public speaking and writing, he advances the discipline of change management as a structured, rigorous approach for driving business results. Tim has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people around the globe, enabling audiences with valuable data and actionable insights. He can solve a Rubik's Cube in under 90 seconds, he is obsessed with a band called the Avett Brothers and his passion is helping people unlock the challenges of change.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jack Wiley about his book, The Employee-Centric Manager, 8 keys to people-management effectiveness. Dr. Jack Wiley is an award-winning organizational psychologist, researcher, author and leadership consultant. He is the author of three books, most recently: The Employee-Centric Manager, 8 keys to people-management effectiveness. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Anthony Hughes about how coding bootcamps are helping companies meet the enormous demand for tech talent. See the video here: https://youtu.be/kFX-Ta7MoTE. Anthony Hughes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonykehughes/) is the CEO and Co-founder of Tech Elevator, a leading software training program designed to support the rapid acquisition of technology skills that can lead to meaningful careers in tech-related fields. Anthony previously served as President of the Software Craftsmanship Guild, a coding bootcamp which was acquired by Learning House in April 2015. One of Crain’s 40 Under 40 winners, Anthony previously worked for JumpStart, a nationally recognized economic development organization. At JumpStart, in partnership with MIT, he founded the Burton D. Morgan Mentoring Program, which matched successful entrepreneurs and executives with technology entrepreneurs. To date the program has grown to over 130 volunteers serving over 100 startups who have gone on to raise over $45M in investment capital. Anthony is an avid traveler and has visited over 40 countries; and lived, worked and studied in Australia, Japan, the UK and USA.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael Teape about what to do when your leaders struggle to perform. Since 1994, Michael Teape (https://www.linkedin.com/in/teapetraining/) has been conducting business and personal effectiveness design and delivery training, coaching, train-the-trainer, and training strategy development for a wide spectrum of clients. He works for global corporations, leading training firms, and universities as well as small and middle market businesses. Mike has obtained unique and relevant market experience in helping companies achieve their goals. Training globally provided him with a rich understanding of cultural differences as well as global experience in train the trainer skills.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Marshall Mosher about using VR to develop and train teams. Marshall Mosher (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallmosher/) is the host of the Inside the Adventure podcast, a world record holding action sport poly athlete, and tech futurist. As the Founder and CEO of Vestigo, he’s bringing his passion for adventure into the digital world by building the future of virtual reality adventure: digitally recreating the world’s most inspiring and daunting adventure environments.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Helene Cahen about her book, Fire Up Innovation: Sparking and Sustaining Innovation Teams. Helene Cahen, MS, author of Fire Up Innovation: Sparking and Sustaining Innovation Teams (www.fireupinnovation.com/book), is an innovation strategist, trainer, facilitator, and speaker with over 20 years of experience helping companies navigate innovation challenges. She is the founder and principal consultant at Fire Up Innovation Consulting (previously Strategic Insights), where she guides Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and non-profits to understand innovation, create innovative new products/services, build effective teams, and support a user-centered culture. Cahen has been a facilitator and lecturer for the Haas School of Business and is now coaching in their Executive Program. She was also the vice president of innovation for a startup and worked in and for package goods corporations in the beginning of her career. She is in demand as a speaker on the topic of innovation, design thinking and creativity, and recently did a TEDx talk on high-performance collaboration for teams. Trained in creative problem solving and design thinking, Cahen received an MS in Creativity and Change Leadership from the Center for Applied Imagination at the State University of New York (SUNY) Buffalo. She also has a business degree from Sciences Po Paris, a prestigious French business school.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Tracey Watts Cirino about how aligning your purpose with a compelling vision can lead to success. Tracey Watts Cirino (https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceywattscirino/) is a 5-Time #1 international best-selling author, award-winning business owner, highly engaging empowering speaker, and podcast host of Beyond Common Business Secrets. Tracey is passionate about helping people become successful entrepreneurs and reach their highest potential. Through her dynamic keynotes, retreats, workshops, digital training programs, and mastermind groups, Tracey helps business owners and leaders discover their own personal power so they can develop customized success systems. As the founder and CEO of Beyond Common Coaching & Training Company, a Cleveland, OH-based business that provides success strategies and speaking services to business owners across the world, Tracey is a Certified Success and Mindset Coach, Certified Canfield Success Principles Trainer, and John C. Maxwell certified speaker, coach, and trainer. With her gifts of clarity and cutting through the B.S. while serving business owners all across the globe, Tracey has developed the proven BEYOND Common Success Method and the BEYOND Business Method and is dedicated to helping clients get out of their own way in order to achieve their business dreams while building a life they love. On any given day you will find Tracey passionately doing work she loves or enjoying spending time outdoors hiking, or cooking with her family and their beloved dog, Rocky right at their heels. To learn more about how Tracey can help you achieve your goals or to book Tracey as your speaker at your virtual or in-person next event, please visit www.traceywattscirino.com. Check out a free gift: https://www.beyondcommoncoaching.com/strategies Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Julie Noonan about using reverse mentoring to bridge the generational divide in the workforce. Julie Noonan (www.linkedin.com/in/jnoonanconsulting) is an executive coach and change strategist working with organizations and their leaders to successfully ride the waves of change. Her specific focus is on the last of the Boomer generation and how they are faring in the final years of their formal careers. She is passionate about inter-generational collaboration and reverse mentorship. She is also a fierce advocate of including age in DEI programs to fight ageism in recruiting and downsizing.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!

In this podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dr. Nanette Miner, who is a leadership development strategist and founder of The Training Doctor (https://www.trainingdr.com/); a South Carolina-based consulting firm that helps its clients to prepare today, for the organizational leadership they will need tomorrow. Clients appreciate Nanette's guidance through relevant,timely, and often challenging questions that stimulate new ways of thinking and working, in order to prepare their organizations for the future of work. Her focus on business goals, integrated with sound principles of adult learning,results in enhanced organizational effectiveness and astounding return on investment.  She is a frequent speaker at trade conferences and corporate conventions, and an expert-guest on the topic of workforce development for Inc. Radio. Her most recent book is Future-Proofing Your Organization by Teaching Thinking Skills. As a scholar-practitioner, she has authored books on various aspects of business management, marketing and employee development, and has been published in, or quoted by Forbes.com, Huffington Post,Fast Company, the BBC, MBAWorld.com, and numerous industry and trade journals.   Nanette played the drums – professionally – for three years. Nanette rides a Harley. 

In this podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick about the role of training and evaluation in organizations currently and how things may change to respond to the shifting future of work. Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkpatrickfourlevelevaluation/) is co-owner of Kirkpatrick Partners. He is a visionary and an expert in training evaluation and the creator of the New World Kirkpatrick Model.Using his 15 years of corporate experience, Jim trains and consults for organizations around the world. He is passionate about assisting learning professionals in redefining themselves as strategic business partners. Jim delivers keynote addresses and conducts workshops on topics including maximizing business results, creating powerful training and evaluation strategies, and building and leveraging business partnerships. Jim co-authored three books with his father, Don Kirkpatrick, the creator of the Kirkpatrick Model, and four books with Wendy Kirkpatrick, including Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Training Evaluation. Jim and Wendy also served as the subject matter experts for the United States Office of Personnel Management’s Training Evaluation Field Guide. Read more about Kirkpatrick Partners at kirkpatrickpartners.com.

In this podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Rick Davis about common gaps in leadership training and common leadership struggles in organizations. Rick Davis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-davis-620ba611/) is a retired battalion chief from the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Colorado. He was in the fire service for 37 years including volunteer and military firefighting, and 29½ years with Love l and Fire. During his 14½ years as a battalion chief, Rick served as a shift commander and also the department’s training chief. Rick is the owner of Impactus! Cultivating Today's Leaders, providing leadership speaking, training, and coaching services. He is a member of the John Maxwell Team, and authored "The Furnace of Leadership Development, How to Mold Integrity and Character in Today's World." Rick has a BS in business administration, MS in Executive Fire Service Leadership, and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy's four-year Executive Fire Officer Program. Rick is a veteran of both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps. 

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ken Rubin about hospitality hiring and how offering training can help you recruit and retain employees. Ken Rubin - Chief Culinary Officer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rubin-2a95ba1/) is a chef educator and food anthropologist with 18 years of broad industry experience, oversees Rouxbe’s cooking course curriculum development and recruitment. Recognized for his expertise in education and training, food culture research, health and wellness and product development, Ken nevertheless considers himself a lifelong student of every aspect of food. Ken has held top-level management positions at well-respected culinary academies including Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America, Chefs.com, the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Portland and the Natural Epicurean Academy. As a volunteer, he served as board director of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) and is currently a trustee and chair of The Culinary Trust, IACP’s philanthropic partner. Ken is also the Chair of the James Beard Foundation’s Broadcast Media Awards Committee. Ken studied the anthropology of food and developed ethnographic research methods to understand how people learn to cook. He received his BA from Colorado College and an MA in anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin.