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ATD's DEI podcast is released monthly, sponsored by OpenSesame and hosted by Eliza Blanchard. It features conversations with diversity, equity, and inclusion experts who share their insight on how talent development professionals can advance DEI at work.

Oct 11, 2023

On the latest episode of the DEI Podcast, Jamina Ovbude, senior talent development parter at LinkedIn, joins me to discuss the nexus of DEI, sponsorship, and talent development. Jamina explains the significance of sponsorship in talent development, how it differs from mentoring and coaching, and shares recommendations...


Sep 11, 2023

On this episode of the DEI Podcast, Margaret Spence, founder of The Inclusion Learning Lab joins us to discuss how to measure the effectiveness of your DEI training initiatives. Margaret is a  transformative thought leader with expertise in HR compliance, talent management, women's leadership development, a top HR...


Jul 31, 2023

On this episode of the DEI Podcast, Liza Wisner, Enterprise Curator of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at OpenSesame, and expert in culture, belonging, and community engagement, shares her thoughts on the benefits and risks of AI on DEI initiatives, especially in talent development. Liza discusses her background in...


Jun 20, 2023

In this episode of the DEI podcast, Cammie Bricker, Director for Change Management and Communications at Paylocity, shares what a DEIA-focused learning content review process looks like and why it matters to your course design. Cammie shares strategies and recommendations for implementing your own content review...


Jun 5, 2023

In this episode, Farzana Nayani, Professional Speaker, Coach, Consultant and Strategist for DEI at Farzana Nayani Consulting and Training, and author of The Power of Employee Resource Groups: How People Create Authentic Change joins us to discuss how to leverage ERGs in talent development. Farzana shares...