Andy Storch sits down with Paul Carney, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Carter Bank & Trust. With over 30 years of experience in business and HR and certifications in AI and blockchain, Paul has an impressive background in leading transformative HR initiatives.

Paul shares his journey from tech projects to heading the entire HR operations at Carter Bank, where he built the HR and talent development functions from scratch.

We'll explore:

• How he introduced foundational practices like job descriptions, performance reviews, and leadership development in an environment that previously lacked comprehensive HR structures.
• The innovative ways he's leveraging AI to revolutionize talent development, offering practical tips and insights for HR professionals eager to embrace new technologies.
• The successful management development programs and the surprising impact they had on reducing attrition rates and boosting employee engagement.

Join us as we navigate the future of HR, discuss the role of AI in learning and development, and get inspired by Paul's actionable strategies to harness innovation, reshape processes, and create high-performing teams.

Paul Carney helps leaders harness the power of people as the Chief Human Resources Officer at Carter Bank & Trust, a $4B community bank with locations in Virginia and North Carolina. He is an accomplished author and speaker and has more than 30 years of experience in business, IT, and as a human resources professional and career advocate.

Paul often explains that he is a business person who manages HR while being a trusted advisor to his business partners. He wrote and published his first book, "Move Your Æ(ash): Know, Grow, and Show Your Career Value" in 2018. Paul has been designated a Certified Artificial Intelligence (AI) Expert™ and Certified Prompt Engineer™ by the Blockchain Council.

Paul and Lisa, his wife, live in Oak Ridge, NC, and have achieved their Level 2 Award in Wine. They enjoy spending time with their two adult children, visiting the beach, and stopping at wineries along the way.

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In this bonus Q&A with JP, 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

JP Elliott is a forward-thinking global human resources executive with extensive experience implementing human capital initiatives that drive business results, improve organizational performance, and elevate company culture.

He is a trusted business partner to C-level and senior management teams who can translate business needs into people strategies aligned with the enterprise priorities and P&L targets.

Over his career, JP has been fortunate to work across a broad spectrum of industries and organizations, many under going significant business and culture transformations. These experiences have shaped him into a versatile, pragmatic, and global leader who builds strong teams that deliver results.

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We are thrilled to welcome JP Elliott for a dynamic and insightful conversation. In this episode, we dive deep into the evolving world of HR and talent development.

JP, a distinguished HR and talent development expert, shares:

• Invaluable strategies on how to proactively get involved in crucial business conversations by building relationships and credibility
• The transformative potential of AI in HR, specifically in learning and development, curriculum design, and talent acquisition
• How AI can act as a supercharged assistant to enhance creativity and decision-making
• His personal journey, from his initial steps at Taco Bell to becoming the Chief People Officer for Williams Marston.
• The concept of "authentic influence" in organizational transformation
• Executive assessments, succession planning, and leadership development programs vital for sustaining growth and continuity in leadership roles

JP Elliott is a forward-thinking global human resources executive with extensive experience implementing human capital initiatives that drive business results, improve organizational performance, and elevate company culture.

He is a trusted business partner to C-level and senior management teams who can translate business needs into people strategies aligned with the enterprise priorities and P&L targets.

Over his career, JP has been fortunate to work across a broad spectrum of industries and organizations, many under going significant business and culture transformations. These experiences have shaped him into a versatile, pragmatic, and global leader who builds strong teams that deliver results.

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In this bonus Q&A with Sandra, 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

Sandra Humbles, Chief Learning Officer at Johnson & Johnson, discovered her passion for science early in life, a passion that guided her academic and professional journey. Pursuing her interests vigorously, Sandra attended university where she specialized in microbiology and virology. Upon graduation, her career path led directly into the healthcare industry, where she began by contributing to groundbreaking work in HIV research. Her early work primarily focused on the development of diagnostic kits that facilitated early HIV detection, thereby playing a critical role in enhancing patient safety and medical response during the initial phases of the AIDS crisis. Sandra's dedication to her field was driven by a deep sense of purpose and gratitude for the opportunity to make a significant difference in people's lives through her scientific contributions.

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We're joined by Sandra Humbles, the insightful Chief Learning Officer at Johnson & Johnson. With an impressive 34-year tenure at J&J, Sandra has transitioned from healthcare into roles across sales, marketing, and strategic planning before finding her true calling in learning and development. She brings a rich blend of business acumen and marketing expertise to her current role, where she focuses on unlocking the potential of J&J’s workforce.

In this episode, Sandra shares:

• Her vision of bringing a personalized learning experience, akin to services provided by Amazon and Netflix, to all J&J employees.
• The company's revolutionary tech stack designed to facilitate this and discusses the shift towards agile methodologies in their learning frameworks to maintain high utilization and engagement
• The challenges, including navigating a complex tech landscape and managing numerous learning organizations during the COVID crisis.
• The strategic importance of simplifying and centralizing J&J’s learning environment and outlines the company’s goals towards transparency in career opportunities, diversity and inclusion, and well-being.

Get ready to learn about the transformational changes happening at J&J, the impact of strong leadership, and the power of mentorship and career development in today's hybrid work environment. Let's delve into a thought-provoking discussion that promises to leave you inspired and motivated.

Sandra Humbles, Chief Learning Officer at Johnson & Johnson, discovered her passion for science early in life, a passion that guided her academic and professional journey. Pursuing her interests vigorously, Sandra attended university where she specialized in microbiology and virology. Upon graduation, her career path led directly into the healthcare industry, where she began by contributing to groundbreaking work in HIV research. Her early work primarily focused on the development of diagnostic kits that facilitated early HIV detection, thereby playing a critical role in enhancing patient safety and medical response during the initial phases of the AIDS crisis. Sandra's dedication to her field was driven by a deep sense of purpose and gratitude for the opportunity to make a significant difference in people's lives through her scientific contributions.

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Your host, Andy Storch, dives deep into the empowering world of the growth mindset, challenging the allure of perfectionism and promoting the concept of progress over perfection.

Andy shares:

• His reflections on how striving for an unattainable ‘perfect’ can hold us back, while embracing imperfection can lead to innovation, growth, and ultimately, fulfillment.
• The importance of prioritizing what truly matters in life—beyond work—highlighting the significance of health, family, and personal well-being.
• Actionable insights on how adopting a growth mindset and reassessing life’s priorities can not only prevent burnout but also enhance overall happiness and productivity.

Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that’s bound to inspire you to make meaningful changes in both your professional and personal life. Don’t miss this episode if you’re ready to start owning your life with a solo-growth mindset!

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We have the pleasure of hosting Kent Murawski, a distinguished keynote speaker and leadership coach who will lead an insightful discussion on avoiding burnout and overwhelm in the realm of talent development.

In today’s episode, Kent opens up about his personal journey through burnout, his transformative experiences, and the lessons learned along the way.

He'll delve into:

• Kent’s Journey of Overcoming Burnout: Discover how Kent rebounded from personal and professional burnout through holistic and spiritual practices.
• The ‘Rhythms of Rest’ Framework: Kent introduces his unique framework addressing relational, emotional, spiritual, and tangible rhythms to achieve a state of rest and wholeness.
• Integrating Life, Not Just Balancing: Shift your perspective from seeking work-life balance to embracing work-life integrity, focusing on wholeness and integrated living.

Kent is a CEO Performance and Leadership Coach; Keynote Speaker & Workshop Facilitator; Catalyst for leaders and organizations to reach their potential and make a difference.

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Today, we've got an electrifying discussion lined up for you based on a recent webinar hosted by Andy and Josh. We will explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing talent development and diving deep into the heart of AI bias and how it permeates through our world, the importance of aligning with value-centric companies, and we'll introduce you to an innovative platform called Landdai that's transforming the creation of e-learning courses.

Listen in as we unpack the future of work, remote work productivity, and the remarkable capabilities of AI in the talent development industry. From personal cloning to customized communication, we’ll cover the spectrum of AI’s role in learning assets and talent development.

You'll hear:

• The benefits and capabilities of Landdai for education assets and instructional design.
• Ways in which AI is shaking up talent development, from persona cloning to integrating AI coaches within your team.
• Practical strategies to make AI work synergistically with human creativity, ensuring that talent development professionals become irreplaceable.

Josh Irmler is the Founder of an AI platform created especially for Learning & Development Professionals, Landdai. Throughout his twenty year career he has served several organizations as an executive director and people manager.

His roles have put him in point leadership positions where he's been in charge of learning & organizational development, leadership development, strategic planning, instructional design, talent development along with communications and marketing.

His passion is to equip high caliber leaders and organizations to unleash their fullest potential and become more holistically successful.

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