In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Frank Cespedes. Frank teaches at Harvard Business School, and is the author of 6 books as well as articles in Harvard Business Review, California Management Review, Organization Science, The Wall Street Journal, and other publications. In this episode, Frank discusses the purpose of performance reviews and shares best practices on how to conduct a great performance review.   If you’d like to learn more about Frank, visit his website. For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org.  Episode Credits: Series Announcer: Julie Waters Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, and Halyna Hodges

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Dr. Britt Andreatta. Britt is an internationally recognized thought leader who uses her background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education to create science-based solutions for today’s workplace challenges. She is the former CLO for Lynda.com (LinkedIn Learning) and the author of several books on the brain science of success including Wired to Grow, Wired to Resist, Wired to Connect, and Wired to Become. In this episode, Britt shares new findings about the science of becoming our best selves and discusses tools you can use to clarify your own sense of purpose as well as strategies for building purpose-driven organizations. If you’d like to learn more about Britt, visit her website. For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org.  Episode Credits: Series Announcer: Julie Waters Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, and Halyna Hodges

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts John Leh. John is the CEO, Lead Analyst, and LMS selection consultant of Talented Learning. He is a trusted learning tech industry veteran with over 25 years and $100 million-worth of front-line experience in buying and selling complex learning solutions. In this episode, John discusses how to select the right LMS to meet your organization’s business needs, talks about how to measure the success of your LMS implementation, and shares multiple case studies of successful LMS implementation. If you’d like to learn more about John, visit his website.  For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org.  Episode Credits: Series Announcer: Julie Waters Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, and Halyna Hodges

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Cammy Bean. Cammy is the Senior Solutions Consultant for Kineo, a global organization specializing in elearning solutions. She is the author of ATD’s Accidental Instructional Designer. In this episode, Cammy shares advice for those getting started as instructional designers and discusses tips on how to take your own practice to the next level. If you’d like to learn more about Cammy, checkout her LinkedIn profile.  For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org.  Episode Credits: Series Announcer: Julie Waters Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, and Halyna Hodges

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Lisa Cron. Lisa is a story coach and the author of Wired for Story, Story Genius, and most recently Story or Die. She has worked in publishing at W.W. Norton, as an agent at the Angela Rinaldi Literary Agency, as a producer on shows for Showtime and CourtTV, and as a story consultant for Warner Brothers and the William Morris Agency. In this episode, Lisa offers a revolutionary look at a story as the brain experiences it and shares how to apply it to storytelling when creating training. If you’d like to learn more about Lisa, visit her website.  For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org.  Episode Credits: Series Announcer: Julie Waters Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, and Halyna Hodges

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Josh Davis. Josh is the author of the international bestseller, Two Awesome Hours, which has been translated into 10 languages. He was a professor in the Psychology Department at Barnard College of Columbia University, and has taught courses or regularly guest lectured at NYU, Columbia University, Columbia Business School, and UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. In this episode, Josh shares science-based strategies to get the most important work done and explains how to create conditions for two awesome hours of peak productivity per day. If you’d like to learn more about Josh, visit his website. For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org.  Episode Credits: Series Announcer: Julie Waters Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, and Halyna Hodges

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Wendy Gates Corbett. Wendy is the President of Signature Presentations, a global training executive, and an Adjunct Professor of Leadership and Management at Duke University. She has spoken for more than 150,000 people all over the world about building belonging, confidence, and powerful presence. In this episode, Wendy explains the three pillars of belonging framework and discusses how to build belonging in the workplace. If you’d like to learn more about Wendy, visit her website. For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org.  Episode Credits: Series Announcer: Julie Waters Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, and Halyna Hodges

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Viet Hoang. Viet is a facilitator at Pint Size Ideas, a creative group that explores the intersection of business, science, and art. He is a founding member of two Los Angeles-based improv troupes. In this episode, Viet explains why improv training is a powerful and fun method to strengthen your team’s communication and collaboration, and discusses how to design and incorporate improv exercises in your workplace. If you’d like to learn more about Viet, visit checkout his LinkedIn profile.  For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org.  Episode Credits: Series Announcer: Julie Waters Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, and Halyna Hodges

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Paul Zak. Paul is an influential scientist, TED speaker, author, media personality, and tech entrepreneur. He has been on a quest to understand the neuroscience of human connection, human happiness, and effective teamwork. Paul’s two decades of research have taken him from the Pentagon to Fortune 50 boardrooms to the rainforest of Papua New Guinea. In this episode, Paul explains why the key to providing a positive culture that keeps employees energized is trust and discusses how to stimulate trust within your colleagues. If you’d like to learn more about Paul, visit his website. For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org.  Episode Credits: Series Announcer: Julie Waters Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, and Halyna Hodges

In this episode of Beltway Broadcast, your Metro DC Chapter of ATD hosts Catherine Corey. With almost 20 years of leadership experience in fields including associations, banking and retail, Catherine has a unique perspective on how to get the best out of people. Through her own firm, Good for the Soul, she helps organizations cultivate talent and get results through coaching, facilitation, training and HR and OD leadership. Catherine is the author of Engage in Mental Health and Well-Being, an ATD TD at Work publication. In this episode, Catherine discusses the importance of focusing on mental health in the workplace and shares tips for understanding when TD professionals need to escalate the conversation to a trained healthcare professional. If you’d like to learn more about Catherine, checkout her LinkedIn profile. For more info about the Metro DC Chapter of ATD, visit DCATD.org.  Episode Credits: Series Announcer: Julie Waters Hosts: Christina Eanes, Stephanie Hubka, and Halyna Hodges