2025 Speaker Series!

Up your game in talent development in 2025 with our virtual speaker series and community.

By joining us in the Talent Development Think Tank Community in 2025, you get access to the 2025 speaker series & so much more!

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What is included?

30 exclusive speaker sessions featuring leading experts in Talent Development. Dive into essential topics such as AI, the future of work, DEI, and more. Each session offers invaluable insights, practical strategies, and forward-thinking perspectives to help you stay ahead in today’s evolving workplace

Open forum discussions—a community favorite! These dynamic sessions provide a space for members to connect, share insights, and mastermind solutions to the challenges they’re tackling. Whether you’re looking for fresh perspectives or practical advice, these discussions are the perfect opportunity to learn, grow, and innovate together.

Workshop Design Office Hours hosted monthly by a talented community member, these sessions provide a collaborative space to brainstorm, refine ideas, and share feedback. Get the support you need and connect with fellow members to create impactful workshops together.

Boost your career with our Job Search Board! Access job postings and gain insider tips to succeed in Talent Development and L&D. Many members are hiring managers who can vouch for your skills, giving you an edge in your job search.

Build meaningful connections through one-on-one member pairings! Engage in intimate discussions about best practices, experiences, strategies, challenges, and solutions with fellow members.

Join our private Community Forums and explore diverse channels tailored to your needs! From solution-sharing spaces to learning technology insights, and vendor recommendations, there’s something for everyone to connect, collaborate, and grow.

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Promotions are SO Yesterday

Julie Winkle Giulioni
Bestselling Author, Help them Grow and Watch them Go

The Truth, Whole Truth, and Nothing but the Truth about Measuring Impact

Kevin M. Yates
Impact Investigator, L&D Detective™

The Change Road Trip: Mapping the Route from Idea to Implementation

Dr. Mechelle Roberthon
CEO, Dr. Mechelle Roberthon Enterprise, LLC

Owning Your Future in TD

Andy Storch
Author, Own Your Career, Own Your Life

Disruptor or Enabler: Preparing Your Workforce for AI Transformation

Charlotte Evans
Principal Solutions Consultant at Coursera

Trends in Talent Development For 2024 & Beyond

Al Dea
Founder, The Edge of Work

The Journey Home Immersive Experience (Unlocking Human Potential)

Don Jones
Founding President of Experience It Inc.

Building Your Organization's 'Empathy Muscles' to Improve Performance

Eric Girard
Author, Lead Like A Pro

Present with Confidence at Work & Build Your Personal Brand

Lauren V. Davis
Personal Brand Consultant

The Role of TD in Organizational Culture

Matt Prostko
Author of 'Culture Momentum'

Build Leadership Experiences, Not Training

Megan Galloway
Founder, Everleader

Developing Leaders from First Principles

Matt Gjertsen
Founder, Better Every Day Studios

The Future of Work & Your Early Talent

Chelsea Williams
Founder & CEO, Reimagine Talent

Seven Insights on Resilience

Chris Curtin
CEO & Founder, The Connected Approach

Transferable Skills: Preparing Your Workforce For Change.

Kat Kibben
Founder & CEO, Three Ears Media

TBD

Sarah Cannistra
Fractional Head of Learning

How Self-Compassion Outperforms Self-Criticism

Massimo Backus
Massimo Backus Leadership

TBD

Megan Bickle
Fractional Talent Management Leader

Elevating HR's Role as a Trusted Partner

Lotus Buckner
Bestselling Author, The Joy of HR

You Are The Brand

Mike Kim
Consultant, Speaker, Coach, Author

TBD

Heli Nehama Ozery
Founder and CEO, Artemis OD

TBD

Jessica Rivera
People & Organizational Development Lead

TBD

Travis Dommert
SVP, Talent

TBD

Jessica Michaels
Consultant, Coach, Public Speaker

TBD

Adam Piandes
Communication & Culture Expert

TBD

Michele Moreno
Award-winning Communication & Storytelling Coach

TBD

Dr. Bernhard Kaumanns
Workplace Health & Performance Expert

TBD

Leanne Hughes
Author: The 2 Hour Workshop Blueprint

About the Founder and Host

Andy Storch

Andy Storch is an author, consultant, coach, speaker and facilitator specializing in helping clients turn strategy into action and people doing the best work of their lives.

His purpose is to love and support his family and to impact the world by inspiring people to stop drifting, take control and live life with intention.

He is also the host of two podcasts, including The Talent Development Hot Seat and Andy Storch Show, and the co-founder and host of The Talent Development Think Tank Conference and Community.

Andy is also the author of the best-selling book, Own Your Career Own Your Life.

He has taught strategy, sales, leadership, finance, and innovation to business leaders all over the world including companies like Salesforce.com, Oracle, Google, Box, Toyota,, State Farm, Red Bull, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, HP, Sony, Bechtel, Cisco, Tiffany & Co and others.

Most importantly, Andy is a husband, father and friend who is on a mission to get the absolute most out of life and inspire others to do the same.