In this bonus Q&A with Mariana, she shares:

1. Her proudest moment and biggest failure in her career so far
2. A trend that she is following in Talent Development right now
3. The biggest challenge she sees in Talent Development today
4. Books that have made a big impact on her life
5. One piece of career advice she has for you

Once upon a time there was a young woman who wanted to make a difference. In her home town in Brazil, they are born with the joy of life, but they have to work really hard to distinguish themselves from others. So she did. With a MBA in Marketing and Postgraduate in Behavioral Neuroscience, my her career can be defined by one sentence: what do people want? From Marketing to HR, she went through different companies, from different sectors always searching for ways to answer her curiosity about people's behaviors. She is dedicated to learn more about how she can impact people's lives by improving their work experience, and of course elevating the business performance.

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In today's episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Mariana Machado, a people and culture expert who has navigated a dynamic career path from marketing in Brazil to HR leadership at IHG.

Mariana shares her remarkable journey of moving from Brazil to France, overcoming language barriers, and adapting to a new work culture.

Together, Andy and Mariana delve into:

• The cultural differences in work ethics between Brazil, France, and other countries
• The challenges of implementing a talent agenda in an international setting
• The importance of connecting talent strategy to HR and company strategy, and the concept of "owning your career."
• Valuable insights and tips on how to thrive in an international organization despite cultural differences.

Once upon a time there was a young woman who wanted to make a difference. In her home town in Brazil, they are born with the joy of life, but they have to work really hard to distinguish themselves from others. So she did. With a MBA in Marketing and Postgraduate in Behavioral Neuroscience, my her career can be defined by one sentence: what do people want? From Marketing to HR, she went through different companies, from different sectors always searching for ways to answer her curiosity about people's behaviors. She is dedicated to learn more about how she can impact people's lives by improving their work experience, and of course elevating the business performance.

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Connect with Mariana Machado:

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In this bonus Q&A with Ryan, he shares:

1. His proudest moment and biggest failure in his career so far
2. A trend that he is following in Talent Development right now
3. The biggest challenge he sees in Talent Development today
4. Books that have made a big impact on his life
5. One piece of career advice he has for you

Ryan began his career with Amica in 2009 as an Associate Claims Adjuster and spent his first five years in Hartford, CT. Ryan also worked as a Sr. Claims Adjuster and as a Claims Supervisor in this location. In 2015, Ryan joined the Training and Development team as a Training Supervisor before transferring to the Claims Executive Department (CED) where he spent two years working on the Claims Compliance team. In 2018, Ryan was promoted to Associate Claims Examiner in the Claims Executive Dept. Ryan is currently the Director of Talent Development in Human Resources at Amica Mutual Insurance Co.

Ryan holds several certifications including, AIC, AINS, AIM, AIC-M, API, and SHRM-CP. Outside of work, Ryan is a passionate fan and participant of CrossFit, and enjoys spending time with his wife, Crystal and dog, Bruno.

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