About: Amy Parker is the Executive Director of the Human Capital Services Center, the Chief Learning Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the catalyst for starting this podcast series. She discusses her journey from the restaurant business, to DOD, to becoming the Chief Learning Officer at VA. She sets the foundation for this series by asking, "Are you future ready?" Quote: “Semper Disco…what will I learn today” Resources: Leadership Development Framework: <a href="mailto:VALDF@va.gov">VALDF@va.gov</a> My Development Plan: Talent Management System: (<a href="https://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/)" rel="noopener">https://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/)</a> VA Enterprise Training Resources: (<a href="https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VACOETR/sitepages/home.aspx)" rel="noopener">https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VACOETR/sitepages/home.aspx)</a>

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The Department of Veterans Affairs Human Capital Services Center proudly presents Are You Future Ready: AdVAncing Your Professional Development, a podcast about the skills you need to thrive at work and in life.
 
In each episode Amy Parker, VA’s Chief Learning Officer, and learning leaders from across VA will share strategies you can use to develop essential skills like emotional intelligence, problem solving, and critical thinking. Listen in as podcast guests share insights gained from leading their organizations through one of the most challenging eras in modern memory. While we cannot predict what the future holds, we can all become more future-ready by developing durable skills that empower us to confront complex problems with confidence.