Welcome to The Talent Forge! Where we are shaping the future of training and development I am your host, Jay Johnson. Through my 20+ years as a coach, trainer, and leader, I have seen the best and the worst of talent development across the globe. That has inspired and compelled me to create a show that helps other professionals like me navigate the challenging waters of growing people. The Talent Forge isn't your typical tips and tricks podcast. We delve deeper, explore the future, and pione ...
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CodeWinds - Leading edge web developer news and training | javascript / React.js / Node.js / HTML5 / web development - Jeff Barczewski
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Keep up with the latest web developer technologies and news covering javascript, React.js, Node.js, HTML5. Learn the current best practices in web and mobile app development.
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Wild Horses and Leadership: Lessons in Trust and Empowerment with Shane Jacob
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What can wild horses teach us about effective leadership and human relationships? Join us as we welcome the multifaceted Shane Jacob, who draws from his rich experience in the horse industry to share insightful parallels between training horses and developing human talent. Shane introduces five key principles of leadership and talent management, wi…
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Bilingual Insights and Future Trends in Training with Michelle Bonkosky
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Discover the transformative power of bilingualism in training and development as we explore the unique insights of our guest, Michelle Bonkosky. Michelle takes us on her compelling journey from Puerto Rico to pursuing a doctorate in online education, highlighting how her bilingual abilities have enriched her understanding of linguistic and cultural…
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Small Steps for Lasting Change with Roman Fischer
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What if transforming your life was just a matter of embracing healthier habits? Today on The Talent Forge, we are thrilled to have Roman Fischer, an inspiring fitness coach whose personal journey is nothing short of transformative. Roman opens up about how his younger brother's health changes sparked his passion for fitness and talent development c…
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Redefining Aging Through Mentorship and Generativity with Dr. Deborah Heiser
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Discover how the drive to give back can redefine the aging experience with our insightful guest, Dr. Deborah Heiser. Dr. Heiser, a trailblazer in the study of aging, shares her unique journey from focusing on aging challenges to exploring mentorship and the enriching aspects of generativity. After a pivotal moment at a conference, she shifted her p…
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From Coding to Coaching: Navigating Growth and Leadership with Brian Walch
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What happens when a seasoned software developer turns his talents to nurturing human potential? Join us for an insightful conversation with Brian Walch, who shares his unique journey from the tech world to becoming a leader in talent development. Over his 25-year career at a consulting firm, Brian discovered his passion for people, eventually creat…
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Leading With Purpose: The Journey from Corporate Life to Purpose-Driven Initiatives with Elona Lopari
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Ever wondered how to align your professional life with your personal purpose? Join us in this enlightening episode of Talent Forge as we welcome Elona Lopari, CEO of the Life School, to share her inspiring journey from the corporate world to spearheading purpose-driven initiatives. Elona opens her heart about the courage it took to step out of her …
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Redefining Success Through Transformational Relationships with Steven Falk
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Steven Falk, CEO and founder of Switchback OS, reveals his transformative journey from a career in marriage and family therapy to a leader in talent development within heavy industry. With the backing of his supportive wife, he took a leap of faith, using his therapeutic expertise to bring about positive changes in various professional environments…
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Behavioral Assessments Redefined with Dr. Barb Thompson
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Welcome Dr. Barb Thompson, a distinguished clinical psychologist and Army veteran, into our conversation. Dr. Thompson takes us on her remarkable journey from clinical to operational psychology, sharing valuable insights from her experiences working with top military leaders. Her unique perspective sheds light on the delicate balance of personal dr…
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Rethinking Feedback: A New Era of Workplace Communication with John Larsen
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Can surveys really mask deeper communication issues in the workplace? Join us as we welcome John Larsen from Vellum to shed light on this eye-opening topic. John challenges the status quo of organizational feedback mechanisms with his bold presentation, "Stop the Surveys." Discover how fostering authentic human connections can revolutionize workpla…
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Elevating L&D: From Fast Food to VP with Jess Almlie
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Join us as we explore the fascinating world of Learning and Development with seasoned expert Jess Almlie, whose nearly 30-year journey reveals the art of crafting impactful learning experiences. From her early days at McDonald's to her pivotal role as VP of Learning at WEX, Jess shares her unique insights into transforming traditional classroom lea…
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Unlocking Leadership: Insights from Hank Wethington on Transformation and Growth
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Ready to unlock the secrets of effective leadership? Join us on Talent Forge as we sit down with Hank Wethington, the IT professional turned executive coach, who reveals how a fortuitous opportunity in learning and development ignited his passion for teaching and leadership. Hank shares his personal journey from aspiring high school biology teacher…
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Embracing Neurodiversity: Transforming Talent Development with Rebecca Prejean
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Discover how embracing neurodiversity can transform talent development as we sit down with Rebecca Prejean, an expert in the field who brings a wealth of personal and professional experience to the table. From her unexpected journey transitioning from graphic design to a key role in training at a fast-growing startup, Rebecca's story is as intrigui…
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Breaking Free: Transformative Coaching for Lasting Growth with Hilda Fainsod
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What if you could break free from the constraints of traditional training and achieve lasting personal and professional growth? Join us on Talent Forge as we explore this exciting possibility with our special guest, Hilda Fainsod. Discover the transformative power of coaching as Hilda shares her inspiring journey from educational trainer in Mexico …
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Moving From Individual Contributor to Visionary Leader with Aaron Trahan
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Ready to unlock the secrets of effective leadership? Join us on this illuminating episode of Talent Forge where we sit down with Aaron Trahan, a former corporate executive turned executive performance coach. Discover Aaron's unique insights into the often-overlooked challenges of transitioning high-performing individual contributors into leadership…
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Transforming Work Environments with Inclusive Design Featuring Katherine McCord
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Unlock the secrets to creating inclusive, sustainable work environments with Katherine McCord, a trailblazer in HR and talent development. Discover how universal workplace design, inspired by architectural and IT principles, can revolutionize your company's culture. Katherine's journey, from her early exposure to HR through her mother to her innova…
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Transforming Legal Training: Best Practices for Compliance and Engagement with Matthew Fornaro
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Unlock the keys to legal compliance in talent development with our featured guest, Matthew Fornaro, a seasoned attorney who specializes in guiding small and medium-sized businesses through their legal frameworks. Discover how Matthew transforms mundane legal training into engaging learning experiences using PowerPoint presentations, real-life scena…
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Building Trust: Expert Coaching Insights with Curtis Butler
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Join us for a compelling conversation with Curtis Butler, a finance veteran who transitioned into a career coaching role to help young professionals find their paths. Curtis shares his journey from finance to mentoring, offering expert insights on how to support college students and recent graduates through the uncertainties of job searching. We al…
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Building High Accountability and Morale with Doris Jackson-Shazier
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Unlock the secrets to building high accountability and high morale teams with insights from Doris Jackson-Shazier, our distinguished guest on this episode of the Talent Forge. Ever wondered how parenthood parallels leadership? Doris illuminates this intriguing connection and shares actionable advice on achieving long-term business results. Her coac…
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Small Changes, Big Results: Inspiring Behavioral Shifts with Leadership Coach Tabatha Thorell
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Are you ready to unlock the secrets of effective leadership while improving your overall well-being? Join us on this episode of the Talent Forge as we chat with Tabatha Thorell, a seasoned coach boasting over 16 years of experience. Tabatha's unique journey from group fitness coaching to personal development and leadership training is packed with i…
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From War Zones to Enterprise: The Power of Micro-Learning with Michael Ioffe
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Imagine transforming complex learning into engaging, bite-sized lessons delivered directly to your phone, just like a text message. In our latest episode on Talent Forge, we welcome Michael Ioffe from Arist to share his revolutionary approach to education. Discover how Michael's experience teaching entrepreneurship in war zones led to the creation …
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Transforming Fear into Power: Training for Technical Professionals and Introverts
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Public speaking can be a daunting task, especially for technical professionals. What if conquering this fear could unlock new career heights for you? Join us as we sit down with Neil Thompson of Teach the Geek, who offers his unique insights on transforming this fear into a powerful tool for career and personal development. Neil recounts his own ch…
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The Art of Adaptability: A Talent Development Journey with Dr. Esther Jackson
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Embark on a transformational journey with Dr. Esther Jackson, a vanguard in the talent development arena, as she shares her remarkable metamorphosis from an aspiring educator to a corporate training virtuoso. In this heart-to-heart, you'll uncover the power of introspection in carving out a career pathway that's both meaningful and exhilarating. He…
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Welcome to the inaugural episode of the Talent Forge, where we are shaping the future of training and development! I am your host, Jay Johnson. I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about the show and its purpose and share a little bit of my background and experience with you. We have all been subjected to boring, monotonous lectures, silly…
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015 Michael Jackson and Ryan Florence explain that React.js really changes how we think about building web and mobile apps
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“It’s so rare that something actually comes along that really changes how we think about building stuff” - Michael Jackson Episode Info Show Notes and Timeline Michael Jackson and Ryan Florence React.js training Links and Resources Online Training Courses Training Mentioned in the episode Follow Related content Video Episode Info Episode: CW 015 Pu…
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Episode Info Transcript Summary Backstory Regrets I’m back and focussed on CodeWinds React.js and other course plans Provide your input Thanks for your support Michael Jackson and Ryan Florence React.js training discount Links Episode Info Episode: CW 014 Published: April 6th, 2015 Tags: javascript, reactjs,nodejs Duration: 8:55 Transcript Summary …
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013 Reflections of JSConf 2014 - Part 2
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Episode Info Episode Notes Links Videos Episode Info Episode: CW 013 Published: September 22nd, 2014 Tags: nodejs, js,jsconf Duration: 42:54 Episode Notes 01:42 - Nodevember Node.js and JavaScript Conference coming November 15-16, Nashville, TN 04:40 - Day of Activities at JSConf 2014 05:07 - NodeBots, NodeCopters, NodeRockets, NodeBoats 11:43 - Go…
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012 Reflections of JSConf 2014 - Part 1
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Episode Info Episode Notes Links Videos Episode Info Episode: CW 012 Published: September 6th, 2014 Tags: nodejs, js,jsconf Duration: 57:34 Episode Notes 01:23 - Nodevember Node.js and JavaScript Conference coming November 15-16, Nashville, TN 03:15 - JSConf 2014 Venue, Amelia Island, FL, Arriving 09:00 - CSSConf, Welcome reception 13:03 - Wednesda…
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011 Kassandra Perch - Modular JavaScript application architectures and insights from teaching
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Episode Info Episode Notes Links Video / Slides Episode Info Episode: CW 011 Published: August 20th, 2014 Tags: nodejs, js,jsconf Duration: 11:37 Episode Notes 04:08 - Being judicious about choosing frameworks 05:10 - Frameworks which combine other components 05:38 - Examples of modular frameworks 06:21 - Insights from teaching at Girl Develop It! …
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010 Nico Bevacqua - JS build tooling, development workflow, and his new book JavaScript Application Design
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Nico Bevacqua, the author of JavaScript Application Design which is in early access at Manning, explains more about JS continuous development, integration, and deployment. We discuss build tools, module systems, component architectures, MVC, and finally the experience of writing a traditionally published book. Episode Info Episode Notes JavaScript …
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009 Spike Brehm - Sharing javascript in browser and server - building isomorphic apps
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Spike explains the different categories of Isomorphic apps and how this is accomplished. He mentions various tools for facilitating sharing across browser, server, and devices. He shares how Airbnb, Yahoo, Flickr, Facebook, Instagram are using some of these technologies today. Finally, he provides resources to help others learn and get started. Epi…
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008 Guy Bedford - jspm & SystemJS - Unity and simplicity in loading CommonJS, AMD, and ES6 JS packages
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JavaScript module loading has traditionally been difficult due to diverse module formats and difficult configuration. With so many competing standards it is hard to get everything to work well together. Guy has come forward with a solution which simplifies loading and management of JS packages. This is a full workflow solution including both dynami…
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007 Forrest Norvell on ES6 and our community's role at JSConf 2014
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Watch video on YouTube Episode Info Episode Notes Links Videos Episode Info Episode: CW 007 Published: June 24th, 2014 Tags: nodejs, js,es6,jsconf Duration: 38:33 Episode Notes 01:36 - Forrest explains his new position at npm Inc. 02:20 - Discussion of Forrest’s JSConf 2014 talk 03:30 - Rise of community standards, Douglas Crockford’s the Good Part…
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006 Daniel Shaw (@dshaw) introduces NodeSource at JSConf 2014
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Watch video on YouTube Episode Info Episode Notes NodeSource Team (mentioned in interview) Social Media Links Episode Info Episode: CW 006 Published: June 18th, 2014 Tags: nodejs, jsconf Duration: 23:54 Episode Notes NodeSource is a professional Node.js software company. NodeSource provides enterprise-grade software products and educational and pro…
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005 Saul Maddox, Software Engineer at PROS, shares insights about his Hapi-Ninja boilerplate and its technology (Node.js, Hapijs web framework, Swig, Gulp)
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Saul Maddox, a software engineer for PROS, joins me in this episode of CodeWinds to discuss his Hapi-Ninja boilerplate which helps developers get up and running with the Hapi Node.js web framework. We discuss in detail the stack he has chosen and the reasons for selecting each: Hapijs Node.js web framework Swig templates Gulp javascript streaming t…
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004 Pete Hunt, Software Engineer for Facebook, discussing Facebook's open source js UI framework, React
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In this episode, Jeff interviews Pete Hunt, a software engineer with Facebook about Facebook’s hot new open source js UI framework, React. React is a fresh look at how to build UI’s, attempting to improve on the limitations of the past. React gets some of its inspiration from how game engines acehieve awesome performance in their rendering pipeline…
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003 SQLBits - lightweight SQL builder for Node.js for use with Postgres or other ANSI SQL databases
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SQLBits, a lightweight SQL builder for Node.js built by William Wicks, is a great compromise between using native SQL and going to a full ORM (object relational mapping tool). It is small and focused on doing one job, to help you create parameterized queries. One of its unique and killer features is that it can help you create any combination of fi…
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002 First look at Hapijs 2.0, the Node.js web framework from Walmart Labs
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This is a review of the Hapi 2.0 functionality unveiled last Monday, Jan 27, 2014 at &yet. The event was live streamed so I was able to watch and take notes. Eran Hammer @eranhammer, a Walmart labs engineer and lead developer for Hapi shared a top to bottom feature discussion including the new changes for version 2. Eran’s Slides My goal with this …
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001 Daniel Shaw interview discussing The Node Firm's public Node.js training courses
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Daniel Shaw (@dshaw), managing partner and CEO of The Node Firm to discuss their upcoming public Node.js training courses at Joyent and beyond. Episode Info Episode: CW 001 Published: September 17th, 2013 Tags: nodejs Duration: 23:59 Episode Notes The Node Firm has been doing corporate training since 2011, but now…
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