Episodes

  • Reimagining Creativity

    Reimagining Creativity
    Nov 5 2025
    Why does creativity feel like a luxury—when it’s actually essential? In this episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita break down what it really means to be creative at work—and why most organizational cultures accidentally shut down the very thing they say they want. They reimagine creativity not as performance, perfection, or productivity, but as the natural expression of what wants to emerge. You’ll explore:
    • Why creativity isn't just artistic—it’s how people solve, lead, and grow
    • How current systems quietly discourage imagination and experimentation
    • The link between creativity and emotional safety (yes, even for grownups)
    • Why rough drafts and “bad ideas” are the goldmine of innovation
    Whether you're designing programs or leading people, this conversation invites you to reimagine creativity as a cultural imperative—not an afterthought.

    📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions?
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    Sponsored by HIGHER
    A gamified leadership development program—and a reimagined solution for HR Business Partners and L&D leaders ready to support their overburdened first-line managers and their teams in growing their leadership character and creativity.
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    28 mins
  • Reimagining Mission | Vision | Values

    Reimagining Mission | Vision | Values
    Oct 29 2025
    Reimagining Mission, Vision and Values
    We all know the vision, mission, and values of our organizations—at least on paper. But are they alive in the day-to-day? In this episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita take a fresh look at these core building blocks and ask: are they really guiding how people lead, work, and grow? You’ll explore:
    • Why vision and mission statements often fall flat in real life
    • The missing link between stated values and lived behavior
    • Creative ways HR and L&D professionals can bring them back to life
    If you’ve ever led a workshop where no one remembered the company values—or felt the tension between what's written and what's practiced—this episode is for you.

    📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions?
    Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com

    Sponsored by HIGHER
    A gamified leadership development program for first-line managers and their teams—designed to unlock their brilliance through character-based leadership, incentives, and interactive learning.
    🌐 Learn more at www.TakeMyTeamHIGHER.com
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    27 mins
  • Reimagining Assessments

    Reimagining Assessments
    Oct 22 2025
    What good are assessments if no one uses them? In this candid and creative episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita tackle a long-standing frustration in learning and development: assessments that get completed… and then forgotten. From DISC to StrengthsFinder, 360s to AI-powered reviews, they explore why assessments lose impact—and how HR and L&D leaders can reignite their power for continuous growth. You’ll hear:
    • Why one-time debriefs aren’t enough to spark meaningful change
    • How to gauge readiness before introducing assessments
    • The risks of using assessments in recruitment without context
    • Creative ways to integrate assessments into performance and development cycles
    • How AI can help connect assessment insights to real-time goals
    If you’ve ever wondered how to make assessments stick, this episode is for you. Growth is continuous—and your approach to assessments should be too.

    📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions?
    Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com

    🎯 Sponsored by HIGHER A gamified leadership development program—and a reimagined solution for HR Business Partners and L&D leaders ready to support their first-line managers and their teams with the clarity, confidence, and creativity to grow.
    🌐 TakeMyTeamHIGHER.com
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    25 mins
  • Reimagining Transparency

    Reimagining Transparency
    Oct 15 2025
    What does transparency really mean in today’s workplace? In this episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita unpack the complexity of transparency—when it builds trust, when it backfires, and how leaders can communicate openly without oversharing. Through relatable stories (including one that starts on a plane to New Zealand), they explore why timing, tone, and empathy matter just as much as truth. Together, they reveal how organizations can shift from performative openness to intentional, human-centered clarity. You’ll explore:
    • How transparency without trust leads to confusion, not connection
    • Why visible vulnerability is a leadership strength
    • What happens when companies preach transparency but don’t define it
    • Practical ways HR and L&D leaders can help teams communicate with empathy and respect
    🎧 Tune in to discover how to reimagine transparency—not as a buzzword, but as a bridge to trust.

    📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions?
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    29 mins
  • Reimagining Promotions

    Reimagining Promotions
    Oct 8 2025
    Reimagining Promotions
    What if the way we promote people is part of the problem? In this bold episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita unpack the tangled world of promotions—what they reward, what they overlook, and who they often leave behind. From favoritism and vague criteria to visibility politics and limited leadership roles, they reimagine a workplace where growth is earned, not granted—and where success doesn’t always mean “moving up.” You’ll explore:
    • Why traditional promotions often miss the mark
    • The invisible “fit” and visibility factors that derail fairness
    • New models: specialist tracks, rotational pods, and project-based roles
    • A provocative idea: what if we got rid of promotions altogether?
    This episode challenges organizations to move beyond titles and redefine advancement in more equitable, flexible, and future-forward ways.

    📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions?
    Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com

    🎧 Sponsored by HIGHER
    A gamified leadership development program—and a reimagined solution for HR Business Partners and L&D leaders ready to support their overburdened first-line managers in growing their teams and their impact.
    🌐 It’s Time to Reimagine Leadership From the Ground Up: www.TakeMyTeamHIGHER.com
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    36 mins
  • Reimagining Feedback

    Reimagining Feedback
    Oct 1 2025
    Is feedback helping your team grow—or holding them back?
    In this episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita unpack why feedback can be so hard to give and even harder to receive. They explore how feedback often gets distorted by emotion, fear, and outdated practices—and what it takes to reimagine it as a tool for empowerment rather than evaluation. You’ll explore:
    • Why feedback often gets withheld (or mishandled) in the workplace
    • The emotional layers beneath both giving and receiving feedback
    • The myths and damage of the infamous “sandwich model”
    • Creative, human-centered ways to build a culture of everyday feedback
    • Why reflection, permission, and self-awareness are essential to making feedback stick
    Whether you’re coaching others, leading teams, or navigating your own growth, this episode will challenge you to shift from fear-based feedback to intentional conversations that move people forward.

    📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions?
    Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com

    🎧 Sponsored by HIGHER
    A gamified leadership development program—and a reimagined solution for HR Business Partners and L&D leaders ready to support their overburdened first-line managers in growing their teams and their impact.
    🌐 It’s Time to Reimagine Leadership From the Ground Up: www.TakeMyTeamHIGHER.com
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    34 mins
  • Reimagining Self

    Reimagining Self
    Sep 24 2025
    What if the version of you that your job rewards… isn’t the real you? In this reflective and revealing episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita reimagine the concept of self at work. They explore how roles, titles, and expectations can cloud personal identity—and how reconnecting with who you are (not just what you do) is the most important development journey of all. You’ll explore:
    • How the workplace subtly trains people to perform a version of themselves
    • Why “reclaiming self” is essential to leadership, wellbeing, and growth
    • The tension between authenticity and advancement
    • Practical ways to support others (and yourself) in rediscovering who you are
    Whether you’re in HR, L&D, or navigating your own evolution, this episode offers a powerful reminder: your professional growth is incomplete without personal clarity.

    📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions?
    Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com

    Sponsored by HIGHER
    A gamified leadership development program—and a reimagined solution for HR Business Partners and L&D leaders ready to support their overburdened first-line managers in growing their teams and their impact. 🌐 Learn more at www.TakeMyTeamHIGHER.com
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    31 mins
  • Reimagining AI

    Reimagining AI
    Sep 17 2025
    Will AI take your job—or finally give you time to do your real job? In this timely episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita explore the fast-evolving role of artificial intelligence in the workplace. Rather than fear or hype, they bring a grounded conversation on how AI can be reimagined as a partner in purpose—not just productivity. You’ll learn:
    • How AI is already reshaping leadership, L&D, and people operations
    • The emotional tension teams feel around AI—excitement and anxiety
    • Real ways to use AI to enhance reflection, creativity, and decision-making
    • What it means to lead with human-centered intelligence in an AI-integrated world
    If you're in HR, L&D, or just trying to make sense of AI's impact on how people work and learn—this episode will shift your perspective and spark new ideas.

    📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions?
    Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com

    Sponsored by HIGHER
    A gamified leadership development program—and a reimagined solution for HR Business Partners and L&D leaders ready to support their overburdened first-line managers in growing their teams and their impact. 🌐 Learn more at www.TakeMyTeamHIGHER.com
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    32 mins