Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/are-you-future-ready The Department of Veterans Affairs Human Capital Services Center proudly presents Are You Future Ready: AdVAncing Your Professional Development, a podcast about the skills you need to thrive at work and in life. In each episode Amy Parker, VA’s Chief Learning Officer, and learning leaders from across VA will share strategies you can use to develop essential skills like emotional intelligence, problem solving, and critical thinking. Listen in as podcast guests share insights gained from leading their organizations through one of the most challenging eras in modern memory. While we cannot predict what the future holds, we can all become more future-ready by developing durable skills that empower us to confront complex problems with confidence. © 2026 Department of Veterans Affairs 375d109e-8ea7-5a71-88ce-1d5b9dd16f8c yes Season 2 Trailer en Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:49:38 -0400 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:50:05 -0400 https://img.transistorcdn.com/xH2RKt0II-vGiBeumSRrl9cOeSoCTsUG5lxtqKywBqQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzE4MDY5LzE2MTQx/ODQ2NDEtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development serial Department of Veterans Affairs The Department of Veterans Affairs Human Capital Services Center proudly presents Are You Future Ready: AdVAncing Your Professional Development, a podcast about the skills you need to thrive at work and in life. In each episode Amy Parker, VA’s Chief Learning Officer, and learning leaders from across VA will share strategies you can use to develop essential skills like emotional intelligence, problem solving, and critical thinking. Listen in as podcast guests share insights gained from leading their organizations through one of the most challenging eras in modern memory. While we cannot predict what the future holds, we can all become more future-ready by developing durable skills that empower us to confront complex problems with confidence. The Department of Veterans Affairs Human Capital Services Center proudly presents Are You Future Ready: AdVAncing Your Professional Development, a podcast about the skills you need to thrive at work and in life. A, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Soft Skills, Durable Skills, Leadership, Organizational Health, Chief Learning Officer, Amy Parker, HCSC, Leadership Development Framework, LDF, Learning, federal workforce, federal employees, federal government, organizational psychology, burnout, workplace Department of Veterans Affairs No No Amy Parker: Semper Disco and What Will I Learn Today 1 1 6 6 Amy Parker: Semper Disco and What Will I Learn Today full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24790480 https://share.transistor.fm/s/ca78b5fa
Quote: “Semper Disco…what will I learn today”

Resources:
Leadership Development Framework: VALDF@va.gov
My Development Plan:
Talent Management System: (https://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/)
VA Enterprise Training Resources: (https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VACOETR/sitepages/home.aspx)]]>
Quote: “Semper Disco…what will I learn today”

Resources:
Leadership Development Framework: VALDF@va.gov
My Development Plan:
Talent Management System: (https://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/)
VA Enterprise Training Resources: (https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VACOETR/sitepages/home.aspx)]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:00:00 -0400 Veterans Health Administration Veterans Health Administration 989 About: Amy Parker is the Executive Director of the Human Capital Services Center, the Chief Learning Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the catalyst for starting this podcast series. She discusses her journey from the restaurant business, to DOD, to becoming the Chief Learning Officer at VA. She sets the foundation for this series by asking, "Are you future ready?"Quote: “Semper Disco…what will I learn today”Resources:Leadership Development Framework: VALDF@va.govMy Development Plan:Talent Management System: (https://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/)VA Enterprise Training Resources: (https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VACOETR/sitepages/home.aspx) About: Amy Parker is the Executive Director of the Human Capital Services Center, the Chief Learning Officer for the Department of Veterans Affairs and the catalyst for starting this podcast series. She discusses her journey from the restaurant business, A, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Soft Skills, Durable Skills, Leadership, Organizational Health, Chief Learning Officer, Amy Parker, HCSC, Leadership Development Framework, LDF, Learning, federal workforce, federal employees, federal government, organizational psychology, burnout, workplace No Lauren Osinski: Winning or Learning 1 1 5 5 Lauren Osinski: Winning or Learning full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24790488 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97e42e28
Quote: “I don’t fail; I win, or I learn”

Lauren's Submitted Resources
Books:
Mindset (Carol Dweck)
Grit (Angela Duckworth)
Flourish (Martin Seligman)
Better than Before (Gretchen Ruben)
The Resilience Factor (Karen Reivich)

Websites:
The Center for Positive Psychology at UPENN (https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/)
Positive Psychology (https://positivepsychology.com/resilience-in-the-workplace/)
Gretchen Rubin (https://gretchenrubin.com/)

TED style talks:
Raphael Rose: (https://www.ted.com/talks/raphael_rose_from_stress_to_resilience)
Carol Dweck: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-71zdXCMU6A)]]>
Quote: “I don’t fail; I win, or I learn”

Lauren's Submitted Resources
Books:
Mindset (Carol Dweck)
Grit (Angela Duckworth)
Flourish (Martin Seligman)
Better than Before (Gretchen Ruben)
The Resilience Factor (Karen Reivich)

Websites:
The Center for Positive Psychology at UPENN (https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/)
Positive Psychology (https://positivepsychology.com/resilience-in-the-workplace/)
Gretchen Rubin (https://gretchenrubin.com/)

TED style talks:
Raphael Rose: (https://www.ted.com/talks/raphael_rose_from_stress_to_resilience)
Carol Dweck: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-71zdXCMU6A)]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:05:00 -0400 Veterans Health Administration Veterans Health Administration 1165 About: Lauren Osinski is a Supervisory Training Specialist in the Veterans Benefits Administration. In this podcast, Lauren talks about lessons in resiliency learned along her personal development journey, including her time in the US Army. Quote: “I don’t fail; I win, or I learn”Lauren's Submitted ResourcesBooks:Mindset (Carol Dweck)Grit (Angela Duckworth) Flourish (Martin Seligman)Better than Before (Gretchen Ruben)The Resilience Factor (Karen Reivich)Websites:The Center for Positive Psychology at UPENN (https://ppc.sas.upenn.edu/) Positive Psychology (https://positivepsychology.com/resilience-in-the-workplace/) Gretchen Rubin (https://gretchenrubin.com/)TED style talks: Raphael Rose: (https://www.ted.com/talks/raphael_rose_from_stress_to_resilience) Carol Dweck: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-71zdXCMU6A) About: Lauren Osinski is a Supervisory Training Specialist in the Veterans Benefits Administration. In this podcast, Lauren talks about lessons in resiliency learned along her personal development journey, including her time in the US Army. Quote: “I don’ A, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Soft Skills, Durable Skills, Leadership, Organizational Health, Chief Learning Officer, Amy Parker, HCSC, Leadership Development Framework, LDF, Learning, federal workforce, federal employees, federal government, organizational psychology, burnout, workplace No Dr. Carl Bryant: Learn to do the Things You Can't do 1 1 4 4 Dr. Carl Bryant: Learn to do the Things You Can't do full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24790485 https://share.transistor.fm/s/40540ca9
Quote: “I’m always doing things I can’t do – that’s how I learn to do them.” Pablo Picasso.

Resources:
Talent Management System: (https://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/)
Leadership Development Framework inbox: VALDF@va.gov]]>
Quote: “I’m always doing things I can’t do – that’s how I learn to do them.” Pablo Picasso.

Resources:
Talent Management System: (https://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/)
Leadership Development Framework inbox: VALDF@va.gov]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:10:00 -0400 Veterans Health Administration Veterans Health Administration 1086 About: Dr. Carl Bryant is the Deputy Director of the Human Capital Services Center. Dr. Bryant is an Air Force Veteran and has taught leadership development around the world. Dr, Bryant discusses the characteristic that make for successful leaders, as well as the characteristics that can hold leaders back. The conversation delves into VA's Leadership Development Framework. Quote: “I’m always doing things I can’t do – that’s how I learn to do them.” Pablo Picasso. Resources:Talent Management System: (https://www.tms.va.gov/SecureAuth35/)Leadership Development Framework inbox: VALDF@va.gov About: Dr. Carl Bryant is the Deputy Director of the Human Capital Services Center. Dr. Bryant is an Air Force Veteran and has taught leadership development around the world. Dr, Bryant discusses the characteristic that make for successful leaders, as wel A, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Soft Skills, Durable Skills, Leadership, Organizational Health, Chief Learning Officer, Amy Parker, HCSC, Leadership Development Framework, LDF, Learning, federal workforce, federal employees, federal government, organizational psychology, burnout, workplace No Nealie Page: Work Hard at Work Worth Doing 1 1 3 3 Nealie Page: Work Hard at Work Worth Doing full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24790506 https://share.transistor.fm/s/00b342a3
Quote: "Work hard at work worth doing"]]>
Quote: "Work hard at work worth doing"]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:20:00 -0400 Veterans Health Administration Veterans Health Administration 971 About: Nealie Page is the Chief of staff in VA's Office of Management. In this episode, Nealie touches on her personal development journey from the Department of Defense to Veterans Affairs. Nealie talks about the importance of values in personal development and identifies characteristics that can help you better take on change in the workplace.Quote: "Work hard at work worth doing" About: Nealie Page is the Chief of staff in VA's Office of Management. In this episode, Nealie touches on her personal development journey from the Department of Defense to Veterans Affairs. Nealie talks about the importance of values in personal developm A, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Soft Skills, Durable Skills, Leadership, Organizational Health, Chief Learning Officer, Amy Parker, HCSC, Leadership Development Framework, LDF, Learning, federal workforce, federal employees, federal government, organizational psychology, burnout, workplace No Bob Harrison: Learning is the Blood of Life 1 1 2 2 Bob Harrison: Learning is the Blood of Life full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24790470 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e8c94355
Quote: “Personal development is the blood of life itself. The day you stop learning and developing, is the day you start dying.”

Resources:
VA Enterprise Training Resources https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VACOETR/sitepages/home.aspx]]>
Quote: “Personal development is the blood of life itself. The day you stop learning and developing, is the day you start dying.”

Resources:
VA Enterprise Training Resources https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VACOETR/sitepages/home.aspx]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:35:00 -0400 Veterans Health Administration Veterans Health Administration 1030 About: Bob Harrison is the Director of Client Services for the Employee Education System. Bob discusses how he came to serve 26 years in the Army and shares the importance of discipline and values while on your personal development journey.Quote: “Personal development is the blood of life itself. The day you stop learning and developing, is the day you start dying.”Resources: VA Enterprise Training Resources https://dvagov.sharepoint.com/sites/VACOETR/sitepages/home.aspx About: Bob Harrison is the Director of Client Services for the Employee Education System. Bob discusses how he came to serve 26 years in the Army and shares the importance of discipline and values while on your personal development journey.Quote: “Persona A, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Soft Skills, Durable Skills, Leadership, Organizational Health, Chief Learning Officer, Amy Parker, HCSC, Leadership Development Framework, LDF, Learning, federal workforce, federal employees, federal government, organizational psychology, burnout, workplace No Vivian Idowu: Choosing VA as the First Step out of Grad School 1 1 1 1 Vivian Idowu: Choosing VA as the First Step out of Grad School full https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24790515 https://share.transistor.fm/s/2f99b043
Quote: “When you like where you end up, you don’t care how you got there”

Resources:
VA Careers: (https://www.vacareers.va.gov)]]>
Quote: “When you like where you end up, you don’t care how you got there”

Resources:
VA Careers: (https://www.vacareers.va.gov)]]> Tue, 07 Apr 2020 10:50:00 -0400 Veterans Health Administration Veterans Health Administration 836 About: Vivian Idowu is a program specialist for the Human Capital Services Center. In the episode, Vivian talks about the important role her family plays in her personal development journey and touches on the program she recently hired into the VA under. Quote: “When you like where you end up, you don’t care how you got there”Resources:VA Careers: (https://www.vacareers.va.gov) About: Vivian Idowu is a program specialist for the Human Capital Services Center. In the episode, Vivian talks about the important role her family plays in her personal development journey and touches on the program she recently hired into the VA under. A, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Emotional Intelligence, Soft Skills, Durable Skills, Leadership, Organizational Health, Chief Learning Officer, Amy Parker, HCSC, Leadership Development Framework, LDF, Learning, federal workforce, federal employees, federal government, organizational psychology, burnout, workplace No Season 2 Trailer 2 2 1 1 Season 2 Trailer trailer 9ec8ae55-4f72-466e-9dd1-cdf1c257863a https://share.transistor.fm/s/4bde4212 Fri, 19 Feb 2021 09:02:09 -0500 Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs 97 The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Human Capital Services Center and Ms. Amy Parker, VA’s Chief Learning Officer, are excited to announce the launch of season two of Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development. Each episode features actionable insights, experiences, and helpful advice for the VA community and those interested in honing their professional development skills. Tune in every other Friday starting on February 26, 2021! The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Human Capital Services Center and Ms. Amy Parker, VA’s Chief Learning Officer, are excited to announce the launch of season two of Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development. Each episode features Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Chief Learning Officer, HCSC, Learning, VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs, federal government, government, government employee, supervisors, Professional Growth, Personal Growth, AYFR, Are You Future Ready, AdVAncing, leadership, OPM, soft skills, ICARE No AdVAncing: Employee Engagement 2 2 1 1 AdVAncing: Employee Engagement full f327013b-2c71-45e5-a11c-b35b8a216f90 https://share.transistor.fm/s/25e1efc4 Tune in to hear about ways you can build a more positive workplace culture and become more engaged at work. Dr. Marks and Mr. McCloskey highlight actionable tactics you can use to begin building a better, more inclusive workplace. All listeners can learn more about NCOD’s research on and tools for employee engagement and organizational health at their website. VA employees can access their workgroup’s AES dashboard and Your Leadership Canvas  to begin conversations about making small steps with big impacts on your engagement at work. The Leadership Development Framework – a roadmap for your professional development journey – is also available to all VA public servants.

]]> Tune in to hear about ways you can build a more positive workplace culture and become more engaged at work. Dr. Marks and Mr. McCloskey highlight actionable tactics you can use to begin building a better, more inclusive workplace. All listeners can learn more about NCOD’s research on and tools for employee engagement and organizational health at their website. VA employees can access their workgroup’s AES dashboard and Your Leadership Canvas  to begin conversations about making small steps with big impacts on your engagement at work. The Leadership Development Framework – a roadmap for your professional development journey – is also available to all VA public servants.

]]> Thu, 25 Feb 2021 10:37:41 -0500 Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs 1282 On this episode, Amy Parker, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Chief Learning Officer, is joined by Dr. Maureen Marks, the Executive Director for VA’s National Center for Organization Development (NCOD) and Billy McCloskey, a Senior Organizational Psychologist at NCOD. If you are listening from a VA Medical Center or Regional Office, you may know NCOD for the All Employee Survey (AES), but they also facilitate research, consulting, and organizational health initiatives aimed at increasing employee engagement and supporting VA leaders in building a positive organizational culture. During this episode, Dr. Marks and Mr. McCloskey discuss the importance of bringing your whole self to work and the need to support your staff and peers at every level to improve employee morale and ultimately, improve service for our nation’s Veterans. Listeners will learn about the five key drivers of employee engagement, be inspired by success stories from the field, and uncover unexpected impacts of remote work on employee productivity and morale. On this episode, Amy Parker, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Chief Learning Officer, is joined by Dr. Maureen Marks, the Executive Director for VA’s National Center for Organization Development (NCOD) and Billy McCloskey, a Senior Organizational P VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs, Professional Development, Employee Engagement, Organizational Health, Chief Learning Officer, Amy Parker, HCSC, Leadership Development Framework, LDF, Learning, federal workforce, federal employees, federal government, organizational psychology, burnout, workplace No AdVAncing: Emotional Intelligence 2 2 2 2 AdVAncing: Emotional Intelligence full 14979eb1-7765-4c32-9d22-36e2440dec05 https://share.transistor.fm/s/58cfa3b0 If you would like to continue this episode’s conversation, Ms. Turner can be reached at Megan.Turner5@va.gov to answer questions dive deeper into the topics discussed. Acquisition professionals can learn more about VAAA’s training programs at https://www.acquisitionacademy.va.gov.

]]> If you would like to continue this episode’s conversation, Ms. Turner can be reached at Megan.Turner5@va.gov to answer questions dive deeper into the topics discussed. Acquisition professionals can learn more about VAAA’s training programs at https://www.acquisitionacademy.va.gov.

]]> Fri, 19 Mar 2021 08:28:40 -0400 Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs 930 On this episode, Amy Parker, the Department of Veterans Affairs Chief Learning Officer, is joined by Ms. Megan Turner, the Director of Professional Growth at the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA) to talk about how developing skills like systems thinking, emotional intelligence, and problem solving can help you strengthen relationships and achieve positive outcomes at work and at home. Ms. Turner highlights her own commitment as a leader to using these skills to support employee development in a way that takes into account the “whole person”. Ms. Parker and Ms. Turner also talk about how VAAA adapted to the changes of a virtual work environment and get a sneak peak of adaptive learning – a revolutionary technology that uses artificial intelligence to make virtual training easier, faster, and more interesting. VAAA is a pioneer in the future of e-learning, piloting the first adaptive learning course in the federal government. On this episode, Amy Parker, the Department of Veterans Affairs Chief Learning Officer, is joined by Ms. Megan Turner, the Director of Professional Growth at the Veterans Affairs Acquisition Academy (VAAA) to talk about how developing skills like systems VA, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Affairs, Professional Development, Systems Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, EQ, Adaptive Learning, eLearning, Problem Solving, Chief Learning Officer, Amy Parker, HCSC, Leadership Development Framework, LDF, Learning, federal workforce, federal employees, federal government, organizational psychology, burnout, workplace No AdVAncing: A Growth Mindset 2 2 3 3 AdVAncing: A Growth Mindset full 1cb3557d-7896-413f-bdb7-6957ae23b1b2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a24c27f7 On this episode of Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development Amy Parker, VA’s Chief Learning Officer, is joined by Mr. Jeffrey Smith, who at the time of recording was the Executive Director of the Veterans Benefits Administration’s Office of Talent Management, to talk about AdVAncing: A Growth Mindset.

 

During this episode, Amy and Jeff talk about how a growth mindset is essential for building a successful future as an individual and as an organization. This episode will also highlight how you can build key skills for success in any role including continual learning, strategic thinking, and problem solving through developmental opportunities like mentoring and coaching.

 

If you would like to learn more about the Office of Talent Management’s services, you can visit their website.

 

Mr. Jeffrey Smith is now the Executive Director of VBA's Office of Mission Support. We wish him success in his new role and look forward to working with Dr. Aaron Lee, who has filled the role of Executive Director of the Office of Talent Management. 

]]> On this episode of Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development Amy Parker, VA’s Chief Learning Officer, is joined by Mr. Jeffrey Smith, who at the time of recording was the Executive Director of the Veterans Benefits Administration’s Office of Talent Management, to talk about AdVAncing: A Growth Mindset.

 

During this episode, Amy and Jeff talk about how a growth mindset is essential for building a successful future as an individual and as an organization. This episode will also highlight how you can build key skills for success in any role including continual learning, strategic thinking, and problem solving through developmental opportunities like mentoring and coaching.

 

If you would like to learn more about the Office of Talent Management’s services, you can visit their website.

 

Mr. Jeffrey Smith is now the Executive Director of VBA's Office of Mission Support. We wish him success in his new role and look forward to working with Dr. Aaron Lee, who has filled the role of Executive Director of the Office of Talent Management. 

]]> Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:16:52 -0400 Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs 1157 On this episode of Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development Amy Parker, VA’s Chief Learning Officer, is joined by Mr. Jeffrey Smith, who at the time of recording was the Executive Director of the Veterans Benefits Administration’s Office of Talent Management, to talk about AdVAncing: A Growth Mindset. On this episode of Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development Amy Parker, VA’s Chief Learning Officer, is joined by Mr. Jeffrey Smith, who at the time of recording was the Executive Director of the Veterans Benefits Administration’s Off Veterans Affairs, VA, federal government, government, career, business, coast guard, military, human capital, HR, Professional Development, Growth Mindset, Chief Learning Officer, CLO, HCSC, Leadership Development Framework, LDF, Learning, VBA, OTM, Semper Disco, Are You Future Ready, AYFR No AdVAncing: Your Passion 2 2 4 4 AdVAncing: Your Passion full d5ca5399-c278-4cb7-8093-187e5b298c01 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f81d1a3c During this episode, Amy and Harvey talk about the process of finding your passion and how to live in alignment with it. They also discuss Conscious IDEA – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access – and how leaders and team members alike can help build a more equitable and inclusive VA. 

 

If you’d like to learn more about this episode’s topics, visit the Are You Future Ready? SharePoint for links to the resources Amy and Harvey mention during the podcast.

 

If you enjoyed listening, please make sure to subscribe to the podcast and share this episode with a colleague, friend, or on your professional and social network platforms.

 

The Human Capital Services Center and Ms. Amy Parker, the Department of Veterans Affairs Chief Learning Officer, are proud to present season two of the podcast Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development. Each episode features actionable insights, experiences, and helpful advice for the VA community and those interested in honing their professional development skills.

]]> During this episode, Amy and Harvey talk about the process of finding your passion and how to live in alignment with it. They also discuss Conscious IDEA – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access – and how leaders and team members alike can help build a more equitable and inclusive VA. 

 

If you’d like to learn more about this episode’s topics, visit the Are You Future Ready? SharePoint for links to the resources Amy and Harvey mention during the podcast.

 

If you enjoyed listening, please make sure to subscribe to the podcast and share this episode with a colleague, friend, or on your professional and social network platforms.

 

The Human Capital Services Center and Ms. Amy Parker, the Department of Veterans Affairs Chief Learning Officer, are proud to present season two of the podcast Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development. Each episode features actionable insights, experiences, and helpful advice for the VA community and those interested in honing their professional development skills.

]]> Fri, 30 Jul 2021 06:00:00 -0400 Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs 1312 On this episode of Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development Amy Parker, VA’s Chief Learning Officer, is joined by Mr. Harvey Johnson, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity and Inclusion to talk about AdVAncing: Your Passion. On this episode of Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development Amy Parker, VA’s Chief Learning Officer, is joined by Mr. Harvey Johnson, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity and Inclusion to ta Podcast, Professional Development, VA, Veterans, Department of Veterans Affairs, Learning, Are You Future Ready, Podcast, diversity, inclusion, passion, self improvement, growth, government, leadership, HR, personal development No AdVAncing: Trust 2 2 5 5 AdVAncing: Trust full d5166616-d2ba-4dc4-a468-0814dd19a394 https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ad06f83 During this episode, Amy and Barbara discuss the importance of trust, how we measure it and how it relates to both Veteran and employee experiences. This episode also highlights journey mapping, which is a tool used to chart your future path both personally and professionally.   
 
If you would like to learn more about this episode’s topics, visit the Are You Future Ready? SharePoint for links to resources related to this week’s topic of discussion. To begin charting your professional future, visit the Leadership Development Framework SharePoint.

The Are You Future Ready: AdVAncing Your Professional Development Podcast is now available on the Talent Management System (TMS) 2.0. Click here to access the collection.  
 
The Human Capital Services Center and Ms. Amy Parker, the Department of Veterans Affairs Chief Learning Officer, are proud to present season two of the podcast Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development. Each episode features actionable insights, experiences, and helpful advice for the VA community and those interested in honing their professional development skills. 

]]> During this episode, Amy and Barbara discuss the importance of trust, how we measure it and how it relates to both Veteran and employee experiences. This episode also highlights journey mapping, which is a tool used to chart your future path both personally and professionally.   
 
If you would like to learn more about this episode’s topics, visit the Are You Future Ready? SharePoint for links to resources related to this week’s topic of discussion. To begin charting your professional future, visit the Leadership Development Framework SharePoint.

The Are You Future Ready: AdVAncing Your Professional Development Podcast is now available on the Talent Management System (TMS) 2.0. Click here to access the collection.  
 
The Human Capital Services Center and Ms. Amy Parker, the Department of Veterans Affairs Chief Learning Officer, are proud to present season two of the podcast Are You Future Ready? AdVAncing Your Professional Development. Each episode features actionable insights, experiences, and helpful advice for the VA community and those interested in honing their professional development skills. 

]]> Thu, 12 Aug 2021 08:50:28 -0400 Department of Veterans Affairs Department of Veterans Affairs 1379 On this episode, our guest is Ms. Barbara C. Morton, the Deputy Chief Veterans Experience Officer to talk about AdVAncing: Trust. On this episode, our guest is Ms. Barbara C. Morton, the Deputy Chief Veterans Experience Officer to talk about AdVAncing: Trust. Professional Development, Chief Learning Officer, Leadership, Government, self improvement, growth, mindset, HR, education, learning, Are You Future Ready, Veteran Experience Office, Employee Experience, Empathy, Design Thinking, Journey Map, Barbara Morton, Amy Parker No