Talent Development Hot Seat Podcast
The Talent Development Hot Seat podcast is a show dedicated to helping you develop the most important part of your organization – the people! Each week, Andy shares interviews with Talent Development professionals, thought leaders, and experts to share best practices, learn about the latest trends and find out what has been successful in the world of talent development. This podcast and community are designed to enable you to be successful in the world of Talent Development.

Latest Podcast Episodes
Creating a Culture of Belonging and Bravery with Claude Silver
In this episode, Andy Storch interviews Claude Silver , Chief Heart Officer at VaynerMedia, about building a culture of belonging and bravery through emotional optimism, radical inclusion, and authentic leadership, offering insights on transforming workplace culture to empower people and inspire positive change.
Building Circles of Trust and Infusing Humanity into L&D with Elizabeth Villa
Andy Storch talks with Elizabeth Villa about her global journey in HR and learning & development, her innovative approaches to fostering human connection and emotional intelligence in corporate training, the importance of learning agility, and the evolving role of L&D professionals in the age of AI.
Reimagining eLearning: How AI is Powering Industry-Specific Personalization at Scale with Shrikant Pattathil from Harbinger Group
In this episode, Shrikant Pattathil joins Andy Storch to discuss the evolution of eLearning over the past 25 years, the impact of AI on personalized and scalable learning experiences, common mistakes companies make with eLearning implementation, and best practices for leveraging technology to drive meaningful talent development outcomes.