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“Senior leaders need options. They need options to say no to, options to say yes to.  They need options for buy-in, options for buyout.”    - Melissa Law Ever struggled to create buy-in when recommending or implement a high stakes talent initiative?  Then listen to this episode!     My guest is Melissa Law, who is VP of Talent Management in a large seniors living organization.  She oversees several teams within her portfolio: talent acquisition, talent development, and total rewards.   Like a match that ignites a flame, Melissa ignites progress by envisioning what’s possible and inspiring change among the people and organizations she works with. Her passion for talent, growth and achievement are at the forefront of many professional and personal accomplishments. In today’s episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: Melissa’s insights into how Senior Leaders think and how to build buy-in How Melissa started out in a Business degree and wound up in HR and Talent Management What sparked her passion and how she knew what she was meant to do with her life About Melissa Law:  Melissa has 25 years of progressive leadership experience, spanning four industries.  Melissa has had the opportunity to work with several large Canadian organizations including Walmart, and Aecon.  She is currently the VP of Talent Management at Revera, one of the largest Senior Living companies in Canada. In 2020, Revera won gold at the HR Canadian Awards in the category of Best Talent Management Strategy and Melissa achieved her designations of Associate Certified Coach and Certified Professional Co-Active Coach. Melissa is a graduate of Queen’s MIR Program as well as an active alumnus of Trent University where she received her Bachelor of Administrative Studies. Links You [Reframed] Group Coaching Experience: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/you-reframed-coaching  Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard?  Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others!  You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you.   I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you!  Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/  Instagram: @greenappleconsulting  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca FREE Intentional Influencing Assessment https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/influencing-assessment-1

“So ...it’s a year from now where we are celebrating the success of this initiative. What are we celebrating? What are you seeing? What are you hearing?” - Tania Cervoni Are you and your organization currently spending energy thinking about the post-pandemic work environment?  What does a hybrid workplace look like?   How do we need to shift now that the status quo has been turned upside down?   If so, you need to listen to this episode. My guest is Tania Cervoni, who is Senior Practice Leader at the Canadian Management Centre.  In this role, she spends a lot of time researching and speaking to experts working in Talent Management regarding what are the best practices, the next practices, the right practices and then sharing and integrating these with clients. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: Tania’s first career and how burnout made her leave What it’s like to have worked on both the corporate side and the consulting side of Talent Management The number one challenge expressed by leaders regarding the post-pandemic workplace About Tania Cervoni:  Tania is a talent development professional with over 20 years of experience in education, training facilitation and organizational development. She holds certifications in education, change management, and a variety of workshops, tools and assessments. She excels at creating experiences that shift mindsets and create tangible results for individuals and the organizations they work in. In her current role as Senior Practice Leader at Canadian Management Centre, Tania combines her expertise with her passion for personal transformation, to curate and design impactful learning solutions for clients. Links You [Reframed] Group Coaching Experience: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/you-reframed-coaching  Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard?  Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others!  You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you.   I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you! Follow me Instagram: @greenappleconsulting  Facebook: Green Apple Consulting LinkedIn: Lisa Mitchell 

“Healthy conflict is good. Collegiality doesn’t necessarily breed collaboration.” Sherry Dondo Have you ever worked in a company where the CEO determined that the culture needed to shift in a particular direction - to become more innovative, or assertive, for example?  What’s the best way to support the leaders of the organization in making this shift?  Listen to this episode for some highly practical ideas and examples.  My guest is Sherry Dondo, who is the CHRO of a Canadian bank.   She has over 20 years’ experience as a senior executive in leading HR and Talent Management and is also a certified, practicing executive coach on the side!   Sherry’s perspective on conflict is refreshing and she shares it in our conversation - including her candid reflection on how her own approach to conflict has evolved over the years.   In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: Why healthy conflict is important to driving innovation How leading with a point of view vs. focusing on pleasing everyone is a critical differentiator for Talent and HR leaders The importance of taking a design thinking approach to how you develop and roll out your programs About Sherry Dondo:  Sherry is an active HR executive and professional coach with significant global cross-industry, executive leadership experience that she draws upon to help senior leaders be bold, think big, and step into the change they are imagining for themselves, their organization, and their business.  She helps leaders create an authentic and inclusive culture - where leaders bring their best self to work every day.  Links You [Reframed] Group Coaching Experience: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/you-reframed-coaching  Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard?  Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others!  You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you.   I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you! Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/  Instagram: @greenappleconsulting  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca  FREE Intentional Influencing Assessment https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/influencing-assessment-1   

 “It’s so interesting that when we have taken a hit to our confidence, or we change contexts, we often overlook what we bring to the table.” - Lisa Mitchell   During this episode of Talent Management Truths, I’m discussing confidence as it relates to Talent Management leaders.   As I’ve been working to get my podcast launched and out into the world, I’ve been speaking with leaders from all kinds of companies and industries, and I’ve noticed a common reaction amongst many leaders I’ve invited on the show:  “Who, me?” Perhaps as a profession, we’re just more humble :)  It got me thinking, though, about why this reaction seemed to be so frequent. In today’s episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: How important it is to challenge the stories in our heads when we face a change in context Why clarity of purpose is critical for pushing past feelings of not being good enough 3 questions to help you think about how confidence is showing up for you these days Links Complimentary 30-minute Clarity Call  Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard?  Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others!  You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you.   I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you! Follow me LinkedIn Instagram: @greenappleconsulting  Facebook FREE Intentional Influencing Assessment

“They really don't want to spend their time in training as much as we love training. That's not what they're here to do. They're really here to take care of our patients. So [when naming our department], the word stewardship kept coming up. We have to be great stewards of our people’s time because their time is precious.”  Susan Salomone, VP Talent Stewardship Are you and your organization currently spending energy thinking about the post-pandemic work environment?  What does a hybrid workplace look like?   How do we need to shift now that the status quo has been turned upside down?   If so, you need to listen to this episode. My guest is Susan Salomone, who is Senior Practice Leader at the Canadian Management Centre.  In this role, she spends a lot of time researching and speaking to experts working in Talent Management regarding what are the best practices, the next practices, the right practices and then sharing and integrating these with clients. In today’s episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: How to streamline a learning management system to keep your people happy Ways to have difficult conversations while preserving motivation Susan’s top 3 tips for building buy-in About Susan Salomone:  Susan is the VP for Talent Stewardship at Amedisys. She has over 20 years of experience in learning and organizational development in the non-profit, academic, government, military, and corporate sectors. Susan earned her SHRM-SCP and recently earned her Associate Certified Coach credential from the International Coach Federation. She also has a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Georgetown University and a Master’s of Public Affairs from the University of Texas at Austin.  Links Have you been handed responsibility for an HSTI (High Stakes Talent Initiative) and you’ve been told, “get it done?” Consider hiring a thought partner.    In The Strategy Springboard, a consulting/coaching intensive, I help you think through and plan out your HSTI (High Stakes Talent Initiative) and get you ready to spring into action. Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard?  Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others!  You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you.   I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you!   Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/  Instagram: @greenappleconsulting  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca FREE Intentional Influencing Assessment https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/influencing-assessment-1

“The trust piece comes when you’re able to say and say it comfortably, I don’t know the answer but I will find it out for you.”   - Julie Farnsworth Ever feel like you simply don’t have time to dream up and implement a fully-realized program to support your employees?  Maybe the solution is actually much simpler.  Listen to this episode to explore how keeping it simple and informal can sometimes be the better approach. My guest is Julie Farnsworth, who is Vice President of Human Resources in a hospitality management company. Julie was key in helping her team and colleagues navigate the emotions of the pandemic in the hotel industry that was particularly hard hit.  She approaches her work with great energy and dedication, and shares some helpful food for thought around how to build trust as an HR professional. In today’s episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: A powerful example of persistence in going after the career you want The importance of candid, informal conversations in building trust How 5 minutes of your time can be the greatest gift of all About Julie Farnsworth:  Julie is a  passionate human resources professional with over 25 years of leadership experience in both the private and public sector. Her leadership style is collaborative, approachable & has often been described as both strategic and tactical. She prides herself on authenticity & agility, and is seen to be down to earth and “real”; someone who really can tap into the needs of the people side of the business while still demonstrating solid business acumen.  She is currently the VP, Human Resources for a hospitality management company and holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources.   Links Have you been handed responsibility for an HSTI (High Stakes Talent Initiative) and you’ve been told, “get it done?” Consider hiring a thought partner.    In The Strategy Springboard, a consulting/coaching intensive, I help you think through and plan out your HSTI (High Stakes Talent Initiative) and get you ready to spring into action. Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard?  Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others!  You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you.   I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you! Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/  Instagram: @greenappleconsulting  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca  FREE Intentional Influencing Assessment:  https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/influencing-assessment-1 

 “When you get right down to it, people are people.” - Brian Cyr   Are you and your organization currently spending energy thinking about the post-pandemic work environment?  What does a hybrid workplace look like?   How do we need to shift now that the status quo has been turned upside down?   If so, you need to listen to this episode. My guest is Brian Cyr, a certified coach and coach educator and a long-time entrepreneur as the owner and teacher at a chain of karate schools.  Brian brings a fresh and objective perspective to the broad topic of Talent Management. In today’s episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: The parallels between martial arts education and coaching in organizations The contrast between sports and corporate life when it comes to concept of practice The importance of language in creating experiences that move us in the direction we want About Brian Cyr:  As CEO and Founder of a professional Martial Arts Organization, Brian brings 30 years of experience in personal and team development. With over 10,000 students taught, and over 12 locations across North America, Brian has worked with individuals of all backgrounds and skill levels, coaching them towards a “target success mindset”.  For over 10 years, Brian has taught for the Adler Professional school, and hones his skills to high achieving individuals and companies, working with groups, and one on one, through an Adlerian approach. Brian’s style of coaching mastery on the coaching faculty for the Adler Graduate Professional School., martial arts expertise, and entrepreneurial spirit has allowed him to work with leaders and teams from all industries. He provides an experience rich with content and creates the right amount of discomfort for growth to transpire. Links Adler Faculty of Coaching:  https://www.adler.ca/index.php/coaching Have you been handed responsibility for an HSTI (High Stakes Talent Initiative) and you’ve been told, “get it done?” Consider hiring a thought partner.    In The Strategy Springboard, a consulting/coaching intensive, I help you think through and plan out your HSTI (High Stakes Talent Initiative) and get you ready to spring into action. Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard?  Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others!  You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you.   I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you! Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/  Instagram: @greenappleconsulting  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca FREE Intentional Influencing Assessment: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/influencing-assessment-1

 “The approach that you take reflects the culture you have and the culture you aspire to have.”  - Matt Price   What does it take to create the right environment where people can truly thrive at work?   Could you use some inspiration about how to create trust in a post-pandemic, hybrid work environment?   Then hit play on this episode right now! My guest is Matt Price who is VP of HR East Europe for Unilever, the home of Dove personal care products, Seventh Generation laundry products, Knorr soups and many other globally-recognized brands. Matt is responsible for HR in a very large, diverse and complex region, and brings clear-eyed thinking and a truly strategic perspective to his work and to this conversation. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: 🍏 Why finding your purpose is a basic need 🍏 How important it is to never come short on the basics when serving your workforce  🍏 Key insights into the concept of responsible restructuring    About Matt Price:  Matt is a business focused, collaborative and senior strategic HR leader & partner with national and global leadership experience across multiple industries in Fortune 500/FTSE 100 organizations. A trusted, energetic & approachable leader, high performing team builder and inspiring coach with a positive outlook and strong bias for action.  Matt has lived and worked in Canada, the US and the UK in a variety of HR leadership roles over the last 20 years.  Embracing hybrid working, Matt currently lives in Toronto, Canada and leads the HR function for Eastern Europe in Unilever consisting of over 20 countries and 4000 people.  Links Matt Price on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-price-8003462/  The Talent Trust Have you ever gone to an association chapter meeting or conference and wished after the presentation that you could sit down with the presenter and your peers and really figure out how you could bring what you learned back to work?  The Talent Trust is designed to help you get meaningful peer support, mentoring and inspiration so that you can implement and sustain your initiatives with ease and confidence. This mastermind community is exclusively for Talent leaders and you will thrive with this level of support.  Visit www.thetalenttrust.ca  to learn more.   Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard?  Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others!  You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you.   I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you! Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/  Instagram: @greenappleconsulting  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca FREE Intentional Influencing Assessment https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/influencing-assessment-1

 “You have to budget your time for the important things.”  - Jennifer Hall   Our work lives are busy.   Jammed with meetings and to-do lists, and it can seem like there’s simply no space to do anything particularly well.  And what are the implications for our relationships at work when we are this busy?  How can we build and sustain trust?   I invite you to listen to this episode for insights that will get you thinking about your big rocks! My guest is Jennifer Hall who is Director of Human Resources for ACCES Employment, a charitable agency that assists job seekers from diverse backgrounds, who are facing barriers to employment, to integrate into the Canadian job market.  In her role, Jennifer is responsible for the full gamut of HR services, including DEI, recruitment, succession planning and L&D.  She believes that a healthy organization with effective and welcoming onboarding, strong L&D and engaging leadership has a tremendous impact on our lives at work. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: 🍏  Why being “generous with your time” is essential 🍏  What creating psychological safety in an organization actually looks like in action 🍏  Ways to build trust with your internal customers so that you can build buy-in for the programs you know will work About Jennifer Hall:  Jennifer brings 20 years’ experience in human resources and has a wide array of experience working in various industries and sectors, including employment services, financial services, event technology, consumer packaged goods, and both union/non-unionized, for-profit and non-profit sectors.  She leads the HR function at ACCES Employment and is currently building out the learning and development strategy for the organization.  Prior to that, she was in a scaling M&A environment in event technology and led the creation of all HR programs for newly merged companies. Jen has a full life to juggle with hybrid work, balancing family including kids at different ages and stages, and a cat and a dog joining her virtual calls from time to time. Links Book recommendation (out of print but you can find used copies):   FYI: For Your Improvement, A Guide for Development and Coaching (4th Edition) For Leaders, Mentors, and Feedback by Michael M. Lombardo Jennifer Hall on Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hrjenniferhall/  The Talent Trust Have you ever gone to an association chapter meeting or conference and wished after the presentation that you could sit down with the presenter and your peers and really figure out how you could bring what you learned back to work?  The Talent Trust is designed to help you get meaningful peer support, mentoring and inspiration so that you can implement and sustain your initiatives with ease and confidence. This mastermind community is exclusively for Talent leaders and you will thrive with this level of support.  Visit www.thetalenttrust.ca  to learn more.  Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard?  Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others!  You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you.   I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you! Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/  Instagram: @greenappleconsulting  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca FREE Intentional Influencing Assessment https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/influencing-assessment-1

“Companies must resist the temptation to roll out too many programs and models, or to add new ones to the mix before earlier ones are fully baked in and having an impact. Patience and persistence are key.”- Lisa Mitchell In today's short solo episode, I’m talking about a very real challenge that I call the 0% ROI dilemma. Companies are spending more on learning and programming for employees now after months working virtually and the threat of the “great resignation.” This investment is a welcome thing - as long as it’s truly an investment and not just unfocused spending of development dollars. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: 🍏  The reason it’s essential to cultivate patience and persistence in any program rollout  🍏  5 practical ways to avoid the 0% ROI dilemma  Links The Talent Trust Have you ever gone to an association chapter meeting or conference and wished after the presentation that you could sit down with the presenter and your peers and really figure out how you could bring what you learned back to work?  The Talent Trust is designed to help you get meaningful peer support, mentoring and inspiration so that you can implement and sustain your initiatives with ease and confidence. This mastermind community is exclusively for Talent leaders and you will thrive with this level of support.  Visit www.thetalenttrust.ca  to learn more. Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard? Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others! You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you. I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you!  Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/Instagram: @greenappleconsultingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.caFREE Intentional Influencing Assessment https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/influencing-assessment-1  

“It’s not all about the content they are getting...but the whole experience that they live throughout that process as well.”  - Adrian Martin   It can be tough to be strategic when it comes to learning programs.  Sometimes companies resort to flavour of the month, one-off programming that doesn’t really fit the organization’s true needs and values.  So how do we do strategy better and work in a more learner-centric way?   Listen to this episode for some thoughts around how a focus on the end result and the creative use of technology can assist the realization of a more strategic and learner-centric approach.   My guest is Adrian Martin who is the Learning and Development Manager for IPEX Group of Companies, a leading company in thermoplastic piping systems.  In his role, Adrian leads the development and implementation of development programs that support business performance.   He has a particular interest in and skill at using technology to save time and streamline processes in his department so that there is more time to focus on strategy and good design. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: 🍏  Things to consider when designing in a learner-centric way 🍏  The importance of stakeholder involvement when shifting from in-person to virtual learning 🍏  The connection between confidence and leveraging all the tools in your toolkit   About Adrian Martin:  Adrian Martin is a dynamic, passionate, versatile, and tech-savvy Learning & Development professional. With years of experience in various roles held across multiple industries, such as Telecommunications, Manufacturing and Retirement Living, he has explored many methodologies and concepts. One of his strongest beliefs is that the connection built with learners, and the experience provided to them, are two of the most important aspects of their learning journey. Links Adrian Martin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-martin-601ba786/  The Talent Trust Have you ever gone to an association chapter meeting or conference and wished after the presentation that you could sit down with the presenter and your peers and really figure out how you could bring what you learned back to work?  The Talent Trust is designed to help you get meaningful peer support, mentoring and inspiration so that you can implement and sustain your initiatives with ease and confidence. This mastermind community is exclusively for Talent leaders and you will thrive with this level of support.  Visit www.thetalenttrust.ca  to learn more.. Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard?  Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others!  You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you.   I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you! Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/  Instagram: @greenappleconsulting  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca FREE Intentional Influencing Assessment https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/influencing-assessment-1