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Sandy on Talent - Insights and Strategies for Leadership Excellence and Talent Optimization

Sandy Ogg
Leadership
Talent Optimization
Private Equity
Career Development
Youth Sports
CLIC
Artificial Intelligence
Softball
Assessment Industry
Ethical Practices
Unilever
Leadership Development
Career Fulfillment
Diversity and Inclusion
Coaching
Avon
Corporate Culture
Executive Leadership
Job Alignment
Education

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 a... more

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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 linear. Sandy and JP unpack how early lessons from an entrepreneurial father and counselor m... more

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 State quarterback, co-founder and partner at Weatherford Capital with over $1.2B AUM, and board... more

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, to explore what it actually takes to build a career at the edge of technology, purpose, an... more

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 sits down with Salwan, founder of FulcrumQ and a globally respected executive coach and HR i... more

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JP Elliott
Founder of Future of HR and host of the Future of HR podcast
Future of HR
Episode: 042: Making Your Own Luck in HR with JP Elliott
Drew Weatherford
Founding partner, Weatherford Capital and former Florida State quarterback
Weatherford Capital
Episode: 041: How Family, Faith, and Football Shaped Drew Weatherford's Career
Guy Schory
Board director and former technology executive with a background in digital businesses, media, and sports/entertainment
Former President of Digital Businesses and Global CTO at Endeavor Group Holdings; board roles at IMG Academy and North Anglia Education
Episode: 040: Betting on People: How Guy Schory Built a Career at the Intersection of Technology and Purpose
Shefali Salwan
Global HR innovation leader, executive coach, founder of FulcrumQ
FulcrumQ; CEO Works
Episode: 039: Talent, Value, and the Click: Shefali Salwan on Building a Career That Means Something
Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
Management thinker, author, prominent advocate of project management
Author; Thinkers50-recognized expert; advisor to global organizations
Episode: 038: The Project Economy: Why Projects Are the Future, Not Just the Present with Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
Jan Zijderveld
Former Unilever Europe CEO and Avon turnaround leader
Unilever (former) / Avon (former CEO)
Episode: 037: The Art of the Turnaround: How Jan Zijderveld Transformed Unilever Europe and Saved Avon Products - Part 2
Shlomo Yanai
Former general, CEO of Teva Pharmaceuticals, author
Teva Pharmaceuticals (former), boards including Philip Morris International, Omnil Pharmaceuticals, Luminous
Episode: 035: Humility, Curiosity & the Click: What Makes a Great CEO with Shlomo Yanai
Tracy Smith
Baseball coach, former head coach at Indiana University and University of Michigan
University of Michigan (Head Coach), Indiana University (Former Head Coach)
Episode: 034: REPLAY: Crafting Collegiate Coaching Success and Building Future MLB Stars with Tracy Smith
David Puttnam
Film producer, public policy advocate, educator
Atticus Education; UNICEF UK; WWF; Open University
Episode: 033: From Chariots of Fire to the House of Lords: Lord David Puttnam on Leadership, Purpose, and Creative Excellence

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Sandy Ogg
Host of Sandy on Talent, renowned for leadership and talent optimization discussions.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Engaging and brilliant

    Great insights and conversations

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FashionMaven123
    France10 months ago
  • Love it!

    Sandy Ogg delivers invaluable insights on talent and leadership in this podcast. His expertise and real-world experience make this a must-listen for anyone looking to drive impactful change in their organization!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TB- Love
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast!!

    Sandy Ogg eloquently underscores the powerful connection between the mental toughness developed in high-level athletics and the grind required for professional success. He instills that the discipline, resilience, and ability to perform under pressure cultivated through sports are directly transferable to thriving in your career. Feeling ‘things click’ and hearing the ‘boom’!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LEDS0106
    United States2 years ago

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Many find the emphasis on dignity at work and meaningful work compelling.
The host blends personal stories with actionable frameworks, making complex topics approachable.
Engaging and insightful discussions on talent and leadership.
Guest variety covers top leaders and coaches, offering diverse perspectives on career growth.
Listeners appreciate practical takeaways that can be applied in real organizations.

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#48
Norway/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#124
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Apple Podcasts
#167
Saudi Arabia/Business/Careers

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040: Betting on People: How Guy Schory Built a Career at the Intersection of Technology and Purpose
Q: What was the best job you ever had, or the moment you felt most fulfilled?
The best moment came when leadership recognized his shadow-group initiatives and elevated him to work directly for John Donahoe at a young age, validating his risk-taking and innovative approach and opening further strategic opportunities across the organization.
040: Betting on People: How Guy Schory Built a Career at the Intersection of Technology and Purpose
Q: What is the worst job you ever had?
He describes a move within eBay from a high-autonomy role to a different team whose setup muffled impact; feeling soul-crushing at first, he turned the situation into a chance to observe the whole company, built a shadow group, and ultimately earned recognition for driving innovation, which led to a pivotal leadership role.
039: Talent, Value, and the Click: Shefali Salwan on Building a Career That Means Something
Q: How do you advise people to find their click and align their talents with meaningful work?
Her advice centers on thoughtful self-reflection, choosing a few meaningful goals, and pursuing them with determination while ensuring alignment across personal, professional, and parental roles to maintain dignity and fulfillment.
039: Talent, Value, and the Click: Shefali Salwan on Building a Career That Means Something
Q: What does FulcrumQ do, and why is the concept of talent to value central to your work?
FulcrumQ focuses on the science of talent to value, linking talent decisions to business outcomes, with a pivot toward post-strategy execution tools and ongoing programmatic engagement to sustain impact beyond a single project.
039: Talent, Value, and the Click: Shefali Salwan on Building a Career That Means Something
Q: What is the story of your life and how did your career unfold across different countries and roles?
Shefali describes growing up in India, early HR roles in banking, transformative experiences at SBI Capital Markets and ANZ Grindlays, a pivotal shift to Unilever, and finally founding FulcrumQ and CEO Works, emphasizing how curiosity, humanity, and evolving roles shaped her journey.

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A leadership-focused series exploring talent optimization, workplace dignity, and the “click” moment when abilities align with roles. Conversations span talent strategy, organizational change, and high-performance leadership, with guests ranging from executive coaches to former CEOs and industry pioneers. The show often threads practical frameworks for building value through people, navigating transformations, and leveraging human potential to drive measurable impact. It stands out for candid storytelling, evidence-based insights, and a consistent emphasis on meaningful work and culture as levers for success.

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1. JP Elliott
2. Drew Weatherford
3. Guy Schory
4. Shefali Salwan
5. Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
6. Jan Zijderveld
7. Shlomo Yanai
8. Tracy Smith

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