In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sophie Thompson about using virtual reality for upskilling and professional development. Sophie Thompson (www.linkedin.com/in/sophiethompsonvr) is the Co-founder and CEO of VirtualSpeech, an award-winning education platform that combines e-learning with practice exercises online and in virtual reality. Sophie started VirtualSpeech in 2015 as a way to overcome her fear of public speaking using VR. Since then, VirtualSpeech has developed a catalogue of 30+ courses focused on communication and interpersonal skills, from public speaking to active listening, leadership, sexual harassment prevention, and more. VirtualSpeech has helped hundreds of thousands of people across 130 countries to improve their skills and confidence using VR, and Sophie has appeared on BBC World News, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal talking about VR for learning.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Julie Noonan about using reverse mentoring to bridge the generational divide in the workforce. Julie Noonan (www.linkedin.com/in/jnoonanconsulting) is an executive coach and change strategist working with organizations and their leaders to successfully ride the waves of change. Her specific focus is on the last of the Boomer generation and how they are faring in the final years of their formal careers. She is passionate about inter-generational collaboration and reverse mentorship. She is also a fierce advocate of including age in DEI programs to fight ageism in recruiting and downsizing.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robyn Clark about succession planning and growing your bench. Robyn Clark (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robynrclark/) is the founder of WinningWise, an HR / Talent Management company and has worked with a wide range of companies from L’Oreal to the Federal Reserve Bank. She has more than 30 years of experience designing and delivering solutions in talent management. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jennifer Carlson about the need for technology apprenticeship programs. Jennifer Carlson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-carlson-she-her-99838b2/) serves as Co-Founder and Executive Director of Apprenti. Apprenti is a non nonprofit organization that creates alternative pathways to access tech talent and help organizations address digital skills shortages, while providing economic mobility to underrepresented groups by identifying, training, and placing diverse talent in tech careers. Additionally, Jennifer serves on the Tech Councils of North America (TECNA) workforce board and as an Adjunct Professor in Graduate Studies at Seattle University. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Randi Roberts about getting in the driver’s seat of your own career. Executive and Career-Life Coach, Randi Roberts (https://www.linkedin.com/in/randi-roberts-28a8768/) is all about helping professionals become re-energized by their work and attain career fulfillment, without compromising what matters most. As a coach Randi prides herself on helping her clients unlock their highest potential and provides them with the tools to get there. She knows the importance of finding balance in her coaching: giving you the push you need to take action and overcome obstacles, while simultaneously holding space for you when you need a pause to breathe. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jack Wiley about his book, The Employee-Centric Manager, 8 keys to people-management effectiveness. Dr. Jack Wiley is an award-winning organizational psychologist, researcher, author and leadership consultant. He is the author of three books, most recently: The Employee-Centric Manager, 8 keys to people-management effectiveness. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Rick Hammell about how your company’s onboarding/offboarding process can make or break your employee retention. Rick Hammell is the Founder of Atlas, a groundbreaking company he established in 2015. With a keen eye for identifying market gaps, Rick's entrepreneurial journey began at his dining room table, where he recognized the pressing need for solutions that could empower companies to expand into new markets efficiently, rapidly, and with strict adherence to compliance standards. Driven by his dedication to streamlining global expansion, Rick pioneered the innovative Direct Employer of Record business model, specifically designed to support companies with ambitious international aspirations, while fostering equitable opportunities for businesses to compete on a global scale. Under Rick's visionary leadership, Atlas has experienced a remarkable transformation, evolving from a local startup into a renowned global tech firm, boasting an impressive network of 19 offices worldwide. This extensive reach enables Atlas to provide exceptional support to clients in over 160 countries.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Robert Jordan about his book, Right Leader Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company. Robert Jordan (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertjjordan/) is the CEO of InterimExecs, which matches top executives with companies around the world. Based on research with thousands of leaders and companies, he and Olivia Wagner wrote Right Leader Right Time: Discover Your Leadership Style for a Winning Career and Company, and have launched the FABS Leadership Assessment, a free assessment at RightLeader.com designed to help leaders and organizations perform better.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Elan Divon about engaging and retaining young talent. Elan Divon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/elan-divon-96849680/)is a Harvard-trained author, speaker, and founder of Divon Academy: an organization that helps students and young professionals develop essential work, life, and leadership skills that companies want but schools don't teach and technology has disrupted at a time when they're needed most. Elan’s clientele includes Fortune 500 companies, universities, and governments, where he works to train and develop the next generation of young leaders.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Michael Teape about what to do when your leaders struggle to perform. Since 1994, Michael Teape (https://www.linkedin.com/in/teapetraining/) has been conducting business and personal effectiveness design and delivery training, coaching, train-the-trainer, and training strategy development for a wide spectrum of clients. He works for global corporations, leading training firms, and universities as well as small and middle market businesses. Mike has obtained unique and relevant market experience in helping companies achieve their goals. Training globally provided him with a rich understanding of cultural differences as well as global experience in train the trainer skills.  Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices