The Edge of Work

This is an episode that features 4 interviews from key leaders and speakers at Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP)'s Leading Edge Consortium in late October 2024. In this episode, we speak with four key leaders including Shonna Waters, PhD, Trish Vassar, PhD, Sofia Lamuraglia, and Richard Chambers, PhD. During the conversation, we explore key topics including what it means for leaders to lead effectively in a changing workplace, the role of AI in leadership development, and what’s top of mind for those in the organizational psychology profession in today’s workplace. This episode also explores key leadership development practices, including AI-driven coaching tools, simplified competency models, and the critical role of learning agility in preparing leaders for an uncertain future. Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/eMR-9Vnn

Ana Maria Sencovici is the Chief Talent Officer at Royal Caribbean Group. In this role, she oversees talent management, career development, and leadership strategies for the organization. During this conversation, she shares her approach to career development, focusing on empowering employees through a systemic approach to career development that goes beyond traditional roles and promotions. Ana Maria discusses how Royal Caribbean’s 'My Career Journey' platform enables employees to take ownership of their growth by emphasizing skills, feedback, and personal aspirations. She also explores the evolving nature of careers, stressing the importance of adaptability and the development of career 'meta skills' to navigate today's dynamic work environment. Finally, Ana Maria offers insights into how leaders can create a culture of development that supports meaningful employee growth and engagement. Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/eRTidFAk

Andrew Barry is the CEO of Curious Lion, a Leadership Development Consulting Firm. During this conversation, Andrew discusses how leaders can embrace uncertainty and adapt to a fast-changing workplace. Andrew shares personal insights from navigating challenges in his own business, highlighting the importance of vulnerability, collaboration, and learning through ambiguity. During this chat which was recorded live at ATD’ 24 in New Orleans, they delve into the evolving role of leadership development, focusing on empowering middle managers through cohort-based learning and creating "aha moments" that challenge mindsets and assumptions. Check out the clip for a preview of the episode, and tune in wherever you get your podcasts!

One of my goals for 2024 was to step out from behind my desk and focus on meeting and building relationships with people in person. Building my own leadership consulting firm has been incredibly rewarding, but one thing I’ve missed about corporate life is the energy that comes from connecting, creating, and collaborating with others. This year, I took my own advice: as someone who often coaches, speaks, and advises leaders on the power of building relationships and connection to drive better results, I made it a priority to do the same. While virtual connections remain valuable, the in-person experiences this year have been a real source of energy and inspiration. I feel both grateful and energized by all the incredible people I’ve had the opportunity to meet—especially those I first connected with here on LinkedIn. From conversations after speaking engagements and leadership programs to conferences and doing live podcasting events, these moments of connection have been a reminder of what makes this work so fulfilling, and certainly spawned a whole new set of opportunities. Grateful for all of those I was able to meet in 2024, and here's to more connection in 2025!

Chrissie Arnold is the Director of Future of Work Programs at Slack. In her role, Arnold is tasked with identifying and testing new and novel ways of working that can help improve the way that Slack employees work so that they can improve key business results including productivity, employee engagement and employee satisfaction. During our conversation, Chrissie spoke about some of the lessons she’s learned about experimenting with new ways of working and thinking about work as well as some of the examples of different experiments that she and her team have run to help employees work better. Chrissie also shares some of her thoughts on how leaders can challenge workplace norms, build a culture of experimentation inside of their company, and her own perspective on how leaders can think differently about work. Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/gKMMdRCb

Sarah Tilley is the SVP of Talent Management and Acquisition at ServiceNow. With an organization that has over 24,000 employees across 74 different countries, Sarah and her team are focused on delivering a holistic talent strategy that supports employees across the entire talent lifecycle. During our conversation, Sarah spoke about how she and her team are thinking about a holistic and integrated talent strategy ranging from talent acquisition through succession planning and mobility. Sarah also shared how she and her team are thinking about delivering a talent strategy with respect to key trends around artificial intelligence and skills, as well as the importance of supporting employee career development through enabling strong people managers. Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/gEqXp7s6

As 2024 comes to a close, a huge thank you to everyone who tuned into The Edge of Work Podcast! This year, we featured 61 incredible guests—practitioners, authors, entrepreneurs, and more—sharing their passion and expertise at the intersection of talent, leadership, and new ways of working. We also hosted 5 live episodes, made possible by amazing partners—thank you for your support! With 58 episodes, we’re especially grateful to our guests who made this year so impactful. If you missed an episode, you can catch up wherever you get your podcasts. We’ve got exciting plans for 2025 and can’t wait to share them with you. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season—see you next year! #TheEdgeofWork #futureofwork

Dr. Alison Fragale is a Professor at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, a Keynote Speaker, and Author. She is the author of the newly released book Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve. A longtime researcher and expert in negotiations, influence and power dynamics, Alison’s book takes aim at helping women understand both the science and stories behind these topics to help women achieve their goals. During our conversation Alison explores the complex dynamics of power, status, and gender in the workplace. She also shares practical strategies for navigating these challenges, enhancing influence, and becoming both assertive and warm—a “likeble badass.” Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/eUa2su-7

As 2024 comes to a close, a huge thank you to everyone who tuned into The Edge of Work Podcast! This year, we featured 61 incredible guests—practitioners, authors, entrepreneurs, and more—sharing their passion and expertise at the intersection of talent, leadership, and new ways of working. We also hosted 5 live episodes, made possible by amazing partners—thank you for your support! With 58 episodes, we’re especially grateful to our guests who made this year so impactful. If you missed an episode, you can catch up wherever you get your podcasts. We’ve got exciting plans for 2025 and can’t wait to share them with you. Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season—see you next year! #TheEdgeofWork #futureofwork

Nicole Forward is an executive development leader with extensive experience in building and scaling coaching inside of organizations. During this conversation. Nicole shares her journey of building coaching functions from the ground up and provides a crash course on how companies can operationalize coaching strategically and sustainably. Nicole also spoke about the history and future of coaching, including the impact of AI on coaching practices, the importance of aligning coaching with organizational goals, and how to measure its impact. Finally, also discusses the rise of transformational coaching, integrating mind-body approaches, and navigating the challenges of democratizing coaching inside organizations today. Listen Here: https://lnkd.in/ebKBYNpS