In this episode, Leigh Hurst, Relationship Manager of TrainingPros, shares insights from her 30+ years of experience in learning and development, elaborating on the impact of combining corporate, nonprofit and academic work to create meaningful change. She also speaks about her passion for client partnerships and how her personal journey as a breast cancer survivor inspired her to found a nonprofit that has saved lives through creative awareness campaigns.
Key Takeaways:
00:00 Introduction.
01:59 A career rooted in instructional design and behavior change sets the foundation for lifelong work in L&D.
02:58 Corporate and technology-based training experience shows the power of simulation for learning.
04:57 Strategic, consultative partnerships create better client outcomes.
08:05 Consultants gain access to meaningful projects through TrainingPros.
10:55 Flexibility and proactive communication build lasting client trust.
17:30 Personal experience inspires advocacy for early breast cancer detection.
20:49 Adversity teaches us to align our work with our personal values and priorities.
24:08 Workplace flexibility enables professionals to balance career growth and family life.
Resources Mentioned:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighhurst/
TrainingPros | LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/trainingpros/
TrainingPros | Website
https://trainingpros.com
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