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Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization
Think about the worst job you've ever had. What made it so? How did you feel about yourself and your abilities while you were stuck in that awful position? Welcome to Sandy on Talent, where we discuss the unfortunate reality of good talent going to waste and uncover how business leaders can unlock hidden potential in themselves and others to achieve personal and organizational growth. Join Sandy and his renowned guests for insightful and honest discussions on executive leadership, talent…
Episodes
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization050: Why Talent Isn't Enough: The Hidden Factors Behind CEO Success with Sanyin Siang
Why do highly talented leaders sometimes struggle to succeed? Sandy and executive coach and Duke professor Sanyin Siang explore how fit — not talent alone —…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization049: REPLAY: Transformative Journeys in Private Equity: Jean Salata's Path to Leadership and Impact
Jean Salata, chairman of EQT Asia, shares his extraordinary journey in the world of private equity, offering invaluable insights into his career and personal…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization048: Turning a Side Passion into a Full-Time Career with Dennis Long
Stuck between a "good enough" job and the work you're actually meant to do? We sit down with longtime player, coach, and Mystic Schooners owner and GM Dennis…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization047: REPLAY: Transforming Global Education: Leadership Insights with Nord Anglia CEO Andrew Fitzmaurice
Step into the world of international education with Andrew Fitzmaurice, the dynamic CEO of Nord Anglia Education, whose strategic vision has taken the…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization046: Finding Your Click: Sean Plankey on Purpose, Persistence, and Career Growth
What does it take to find work that truly fits? Sandy sits down with friend and defense technology leader Sean Plankey to explore the persistence…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization045: Inside CURVE Sports' Vision to Build 30 Youth Baseball Super Clubs Across America
Listeners get something special here! We're sharing a conversation Sandy had as a guest on the Buying Sandlot podcast, and they were kind enough to let us…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization044: Balancing Ambition with Empathy: Leadership Lessons from GameChanger's President, Sameer Ahuja
Finding work that truly "clicks" is at the heart of this conversation with Sameer Ahuja, President of GameChanger and Senior Vice President at Dick's Sporting…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization043: What It Takes to Lead as a CEO Today with Dr. Mark C. Thompson
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Mark C. Thompson, founding CEO and chairman of the Chief Executive Alliance, to explore how growing up amid the space…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization042: Making Your Own Luck in HR with JP Elliott
From working in sales for his family's gumball machine venture as a teenager, to advising CHROs at Fortune 500 companies, JP Elliott's career is anything but…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization041: How Family, Faith, and Football Shaped Drew Weatherford's Career
Great careers rarely follow a straight line, and Drew Weatherford's journey proves it. Drew is a rare blend of scholar-athlete and builder: former Florida…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization040: Betting on People: How Guy Schory Built a Career at the Intersection of Technology and Purpose
Some careers follow a plan. Guy Schory's followed people. In this episode, Sandy sits down with Guy Schory, board director and former public company executive…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization039: Talent, Value, and the Click: Shefali Salwan on Building a Career That Means Something
Some careers follow a straight line. Shefali Salwan's crossed five countries, three industries, and thirty years of hard lessons before it all clicked. Sandy…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization038: The Project Economy: Why Projects Are the Future, Not Just the Present with Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
Projects aren't just how work gets done. According to Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez, they're how the future gets built. In this episode, Sandy sits down with the…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization037: The Art of the Turnaround: How Jan Zijderveld Transformed Unilever Europe and Saved Avon Products - Part 2
Jan Zijderveld has run businesses on five continents, fixing broken ones, growing strong ones, and inheriting everything in between. In Part 2 of this…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization036: The Art of the Turnaround: How Jan Zijderveld Transformed Unilever Europe and Saved Avon Products - Part 1
In part one of this two-part episode of Sandy on Talent, Sandy sits down with Jan Zijderveld, a rare breed of truly global executive who built an extraordinary…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization035: Humility, Curiosity & the Click: What Makes a Great CEO with Shlomo Yanai
What does it take to lead at the highest levels — in war, in business, and beyond? In this episode, Sandy sits down with Shlomo Yanai, a man who has done…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization034: REPLAY: Crafting Collegiate Coaching Success and Building Future MLB Stars with Tracy Smith
What if you could transform a personal setback into an extraordinary career in collegiate sports? Tracy Smith, the head baseball coach at the University of…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization033: From Chariots of Fire to the House of Lords: Lord David Puttnam on Leadership, Purpose, and Creative Excellence
In this episode, Sandy sits down with Lord David Puttnam—Academy Award–winning producer of Chariots of Fire, The Killing Fields, and The Mission—to explore…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization032: Why Power, Not Just Strength, Is the Future of Human Performance with Sam Miller
In this episode of Sandy on Talent, Sandy sits down with Sam Miller, founder and Chief Product and Technology Officer of Proteus Motion, to explore what it…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization031: What Elite Athletes Teach Us About Long-Term Performance with Matt LaPorta
In this episode of Sandy on Talent, Sandy is joined by Matt LaPorta — former Major League Baseball player, Olympic bronze medalist, and partner at True Up…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization030: REPLAY: From DJ to McKinsey: Chris Gagnon's Journey of Leadership, Mentorship, and Transformation
Join us for an engaging conversation with the dynamic Chris Gagnon, CEO of CURVE Test Centers, a Senior Partner at CEO.works, and ex McKinsey alum, who brings…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization029: Why Transformations Fail: Jim Hirshorn on Talent, Work, and Role Fit
In this episode, Sandy sits down with longtime friend, the Co-Founder and Chairman of Onyx Canyon Partners, Jim Hirshorn for a wide-ranging conversation about…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization028: Impossible Roles, Real Results: Leadership Lessons from Mike Zafirovski
In this episode, Sandy sits down with Mike Zafirovski, founder and chairman of The Zaf Group (TZG), to explore a remarkable leadership journey that spans…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization027: The Power of Curiosity, Coaching, and Click: Alisa Cohn on Leadership That Lasts
In this wide-ranging and deeply personal episode of Sandy on Talent, Sandy Ogg sits down with world-renowned executive coach Alisa Cohn to explore the…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization026: Unleashing Potential: Harish Manwani's Leadership Journey from Unilever to Private Equity
Global business leader Harish Manwani shares his incredible journey from a management trainee to Unilever's Chief Operating Officer, revealing his passion for…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization025: When Conversations Get Hard: How to Achieve Skillful Communication Under Pressure with Molly Tschang
Molly Tschang—the mastermind behind Say it Skillfully and Abella Consulting—shares her journey in guiding executives through complex changes and fostering team…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization024: From Boardrooms to Startups: Ruxandra Tentis on Reinvention, Resilience, and Innovation
From the bustling boardrooms of McKinsey to the innovative frontiers of entrepreneurship, Ruxandra Tentis CEO of YELO software, shares an extraordinary story…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization023: Strategic Leadership and Growth: Insights from John Chiminski's Remarkable Career in Life Sciences
John Chiminski, a trailblazer in the life sciences industry and former CEO of Catalent, joins us for a fascinating conversation about his career and vision for…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization022: From Refugee to Entrepreneur: Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman on Resilience, Innovation, and Finding Your Click
Dr. Neri Karra Sillaman shares her incredible life's story from a refugee fleeing communist Bulgaria to a celebrated entrepreneur and academic. Her story is a…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization021: Purpose-Driven Leadership: Brent Richard's Journey from Athlete to Visionary CEO
IMG Academy CEO Brent Richard unveils his extraordinary journey as he transforms the student-athlete-focused institution into a global powerhouse in youth…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization020: Reinventing Leadership: From Motorola's Legacy to Real Estate Innovation with Chris Galvin
Chris Galvin, the former chairman and CEO of Motorola, joins Sandy for an enlightening conversation that spans technology and real estate investing. He brings…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization019: Accelerating Change: Leadership Secrets for Organizational Transformation with Stuart Udell and Matt Scattarella
Stuart Udell, CEO of Prometric, steps into the spotlight as he shares the secrets behind transforming organizations with urgency and precision. Alongside Matt…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization018: Designing a Life You Love: Ayse Birsel on Creativity, Courage, and Intentional Choices
Join Sandy for a captivating discussion with Ayse Birsel, an internationally acclaimed designer whose story weaves a narrative of creativity and courage. From…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization017: Unleashing Talent and Innovation: Marshall Goldsmith's Story on Executive Coaching and AI
Embark on a transformative journey with Marshall Goldsmith, a beacon in leadership thinking and executive coaching. Marshall's story is one of resilience and…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization016: The Remarkable Path of Simon Freakley: Leadership, Mentorship, and the Power of Purpose
Simon Freakley, executive chairman of AlixPartners, shares his extraordinary rise—from growing up in a caravan to leading some of the most significant business…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization015: Leading with Integrity: Nikki Eatchel's Journey in Ethical Assessment and AI Innovation
Nikki Eatchel, the Chief Assessment Officer at Prometric, shares her 30-year journey through the evolving landscape of the assessment industry, revealing how…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization014: From Olympic Glory to Sports Broadcasting: Michele Smith's Journey of Resilience and Reinvention
Legendary softball athlete Michele Smith shares her remarkable journey from a late-blooming pitcher to an Olympic gold medalist. Despite facing a…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization013: Trailblazing Leadership: Coach Carol Hutchins on Building a Legacy in Women's Sports
Legendary coach Carol Hutchins, affectionately known as Hutch, graces us with her presence and insights in this enlightening episode. As the winningest coach…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization012: Unlocking Elite Performance: The Remarkable Journey of Scott Peltin, Co-Founder and Chief Catalyst at Tignum
Scott Peltin, a pioneering force in the world of leadership innovation and elite performance coaching, joins Sandy to share his compelling journey from the…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization011: Helen Wyatt on Owning Your Story, Empowering People, and Shaping Culture
Helen Wyatt, a talent expert with over 25 years of HR leadership experience, shares her remarkable journey through the corridors of renowned organizations like…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization010: Transforming HR: Leadership Insights and Personal Fulfillment with Hein J.M. Knaapen
Join us for an enlightening conversation with Hein J.M. Knaapen, a veteran HR leader whose four-decade-long career spans giants like Unilever, KPN, and ING…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization009: Transformative Journeys in Private Equity: Jean Salata's Path to Leadership and Impact
Jean Salata, chairman of EQT Asia, shares his extraordinary journey in the world of private equity, offering invaluable insights into his career and personal…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization008: Building Champions: Erik Bakich on Leadership, Talent, and Turnarounds
Erik Bakich, the dynamic head baseball coach at Clemson University, joins us to share an inspiring journey rooted in passion, leadership, and resilience. From…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization007: Transforming Global Education: Leadership Insights with Nord Anglia CEO Andrew Fitzmaurice
Step into the world of international education with Andrew Fitzmaurice, the dynamic CEO of Nord Anglia Education, whose strategic vision has taken the…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization006: Leadership, Legacy, and Lifelong Lessons with Dr. Sam Shriver
Fifty years ago, two young men crossed paths at the Coast Guard Academy, setting the stage for a lifelong journey in leadership and personal growth. The…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization005: Crafting Collegiate Coaching Success and Building Future MLB Stars with Tracy Smith
What if you could transform a personal setback into an extraordinary career in collegiate sports? Tracy Smith, the head baseball coach at the University of…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization004: From DJ to McKinsey: Chris Gagnon's Journey of Leadership, Mentorship, and Transformation
Join us for an engaging conversation with the dynamic Chris Gagnon, CEO of CURVE Test Centers, a Senior Partner at CEO.works, and ex McKinsey alum, who brings…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization003: The Click: Unlocking Your Full Potential in the Workplace
What if there was a moment when everything in your job just clicked into place, and you knew you were exactly where you were meant to be? In this episode, I…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization002: Mastering the Art of Job Alignment
Transform your professional life and find a role that aligns perfectly with your unique talents. Let Sandy walk you through the journey of understanding what…
Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization001: Nurturing Future Leaders: The Impact of Youth Sports
What if your childhood passion could shape your entire career? In this episode of Sandy on Talent, I'll take you on a journey from my early days fueled by…
- Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization
Welcome to Sandy on Talent!
Think about the worst job you've ever had. What made it so? How did you feel about yourself and your abilities while you were stuck in that awful position?…