2007 Episode BONUS: Arthur Joseph and Kathy Schurte

PodCascadia Episode 43 (39:42, 11.4MB)

This is a bonus episode of LeaderCast. While at the conference, LeaderCast host Aaron Munter also recorded an episode of PodCascadia, the workplace learning and performance podcast hosted by the ASTD-Cascadia Chapter. In this episode, we spend some time with internationally acclaimed vocal coach (and ALC keynoter) Arthur Joseph, about the links between voice and personal and professional performance; and talk with NAC member Kathy Schurte about her journey to the CPLP certification.

Enjoy this little lagniappe!

2007 Episode 10: Farewell from Aaron

2007 Episode 10: Aaron's Farewell (310 KB)

Our final episode of LeaderCast from ALC 2007 brings a wrap-up from Aaron, a link to another podcast on training and development, and an invitation to next year's ALC -- Halloween, 2008!

2007 Episode 9: Megan Devlin-Petty

2007 Episode 9: Megan Devlin-Petty (1.7 MB)

In this episode, Aaron talks with Megan Devlin-Petty, treasurer from the Central Illinois chapter, about their innovative program strategy, and how they leveraged employee learning week to great success.

2007 Episode 8: Christine Martell

2007 Episode 8: Christine Martell (2.0 MB)

In this episode, Aaron sits down with Cascadia Chapter VP of Outreach Christine Martell to talk about their successes, her experience as a conference presenter, and the project that Cascadia has undergone to bring diversity to the membership.

2007 Episode 7: Russ Hall

2007 Episode 7: Russ Hall (1.8 MB)

In this episode, Aaron chats with Russ Hall, president of the Big Sky chapter, about life and challenges in a small chapter (25 members), the value of ALC, and his plans for the future of the chapter.

2007 Episode 6: Joyce Wietrecki

2007 Episode 6: Joyce Wietrecki (2.5 MB)

In this episode, Aaron chats with Joyce Wietrecki, current president of ASTD's largest chapter, from Chicago. Joyce discusses the challenges and successes of their chapter, as well as her experiences of ALC from the perspective of an oncoming LDT member.

2007 Episode 5: Leah Tate

2007 Episode 5: Leah Tate (1.2 MB)

In this episode, Aaron talks with Leah Tate, the incoming VP of Programs for the Baton Rouge chapter, about what drew her to chapter leadership, and her impressions of the first day of her first ALC.

2007 Episode 4: Ken Burnett

2007 Episode 4: Ken Burnett (1.8 MB)

In this episode, Aaron talks with Ken Burnett, President-Elect of the Salt Lake chapter, about his work in Utah and his take-aways from the first day of ALC.

2007 Episode 3: Howard Gutknecht

2007 Episode 3: Howard Gutknecht (2.1 MB)

We sit down with ASTD-Puget Sound Chapter President Howard Gutknecht, who talks about their recent growth and the challenges they're facing as a chapter. He also gives us a brief glimpse at the content of the pre-conference sessions.

2007 Episode 2: Dawn Mahoney

2007 Episode 2: Dawn Mahoney (1.4 MB)

We kick off our on-site coverage of ALC 2007 by chatting with Dawn Mahoney. Member of the volunteer LDT team that puts on the conference, Dawn is in the role of conference chair. She talks about what's coming up, what's new this year, and gives us a preview.

LeaderCast 2007 Episode 1: Aaron's Welcome

LeaderCast 2007 Episode 1: Aaron's Welcome (165 KB)

Welcome to LeaderCast 2007 -- your virtual look at the ASTD Leader's Conference in Alexandria, Virginia. Before the conference starts, feel free to listen to episodes and interviews from last year, and beginning October 25, tune in here to see what's happening at the 2007 event!

Episode 8: Aaron's Farewell (440 KB)

In this final episode from ALC 2006, we apologize for some technical issues, give you a way to provide feedback, and direct you to a couple of other T&D podcasts out on the web. Thanks for (virtually) joining us for ALC 2006!

Episode 7: Ken Steiger (4.2 MB)

In this episode, we sit down with Central New York chapter president Ken Steiger, and talk about how they are rebuilding their membership through outreach to non-trainers, how they address chapter administration, and his role on the ASTD-National SOS committee.

Episode 6: Pete Machalek (2.6 MB)

In this episode, we sit down with Twin Cities' communication director Pete Machalek, and talk about their affiliate programs, communcation and web efforts, and other fun Minnesota facts.

Episode 5: Amy Heard (1.6 MB)

In this episode, we sit down with the president-elect of the North Alabama chapter, Amy Heard. She talks about their smaller chapter, and how they've been growing it through programs and outreach.

Episode 4: Trish Uhl (3.2 MB)

In this episode, we sit down with Chicagoland Chapter, ASTD, director of technology Trish Uhl, and talk about their recent technology conference, their community involvement efforts, and the challenges they face as a chapter in Chicago.

Episode 3: Pamm Haslebacher (2.1 MB)

In this episode, we sit down with Inland Northwest chapter president Pamm Haslebacher, who talks about their explosive growth and how to manage the process -- and how they've changed the role and function of their board.

Episode 2: Maureen Orey

Episode 2: Maureen Orey (4.1 MB)

In this, our first broadcast from ALC, we sit down for a preview with ASTD's own Maureen Orey, who is attending her 12th (or maybe 13th) ALC this year. She talks about what's to come, and shares some practices she's seen across the chapters she supports.

Episode 1: Welcome Message (125k)