From Traditional HR to Strategic Partnership with Andrew Almazan
02/20/25 • 47 min
What if HR could transcend its traditional role and become a true powerhouse of organizational success? Join us on this episode of the Talent Forge as we welcome Andrew Almazan, an ex-VP of people with 15 years of industry experience, who shares his journey from the challenges of COVID-19 to creating the Brave Leadership Guild. Andrew takes us through the nuanced roles of VP of people and HR, shedding light on strategies for overcoming the stigma of HR as merely an enforcement arm. With insights into the balance between risk mitigation and the human aspect of HR, Andrew advocates for a more proactive approach to the internal marketing of HR's value.
Learn more about Andrew's organization, Brave Leadership Guild: http://www.braveleadershipguild.com/
Andrew's FREE "The Executive's Playbook for Better Business Execution:" https://braveleadershipguild.com/merch-blg/executives-playbook-for-better-business-execution
Meet the Host
Jay Johnson works with people and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and elevate leadership. He is a Co-Founder of Behavioral Elements®, a two-time TEDx speaker, and a designated Master Trainer by the Association for Talent Development. With a focus on behavioral intelligence, Jay has delivered transformational workshops to accelerate high-performance teams and cultures in more than 30 countries across four continents. For inquiries, contact [email protected] or connect below!
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayjohnsonccg/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayjohnsonccg/
Speaker Website - https://jayjohnsonspeaks.com
What if HR could transcend its traditional role and become a true powerhouse of organizational success? Join us on this episode of the Talent Forge as we welcome Andrew Almazan, an ex-VP of people with 15 years of industry experience, who shares his journey from the challenges of COVID-19 to creating the Brave Leadership Guild. Andrew takes us through the nuanced roles of VP of people and HR, shedding light on strategies for overcoming the stigma of HR as merely an enforcement arm. With insights into the balance between risk mitigation and the human aspect of HR, Andrew advocates for a more proactive approach to the internal marketing of HR's value.
Learn more about Andrew's organization, Brave Leadership Guild: http://www.braveleadershipguild.com/
Andrew's FREE "The Executive's Playbook for Better Business Execution:" https://braveleadershipguild.com/merch-blg/executives-playbook-for-better-business-execution
Meet the Host
Jay Johnson works with people and organizations to empower teams, grow profits, and elevate leadership. He is a Co-Founder of Behavioral Elements®, a two-time TEDx speaker, and a designated Master Trainer by the Association for Talent Development. With a focus on behavioral intelligence, Jay has delivered transformational workshops to accelerate high-performance teams and cultures in more than 30 countries across four continents. For inquiries, contact [email protected] or connect below!
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayjohnsonccg/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayjohnsonccg/
Speaker Website - https://jayjohnsonspeaks.com
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayjohnsonccg/
Speaker Website - https://jayjohnsonspeaks.com
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jayjohnsonccg/
Speaker Website - https://jayjohnsonspeaks.com
The Talent Forge: Shaping the Future of Training and Development with Jay Johnson - From Traditional HR to Strategic Partnership with Andrew Almazan
Transcript
Welcome to this episode of the Talent Forge , where we are shaping the future of training and development together , and today I've got a special guest , andrew Almazan . Welcome to the show , andrew . Hey , jay , thanks for having me . I'm excited to have this conversation . You've got an incredible background , being an ex-VP of people and in your current role , alongside of coachi
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