Episodes

  • Reimagining Leadership Development

    Reimagining Leadership Development
    Aug 20 2025
    Only 10% of leadership development programs are effective—so why do we keep doing them the same way? In this episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita dive deep into one of the most broken and bloated systems in today’s workplace: leadership development. With only 1 in 10 programs delivering real results, they ask the bold question: What needs to be reimagined? You’ll discover:
    • Why traditional leadership training misses the mark
    • The difference between leadership theory vs. practical application
    • Why recruiting the right mindset matters more than tenure or promotion cycles
    • Creative ideas for making development more measurable, personal, and impactful—without breaking your L&D budget
    Plus, they share new ways to build in real feedback, capture meaningful leadership moments, and create lasting behavioral change inside (and outside) the classroom.

    📝 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 DEI

    Reimagining DEI
    Aug 13 2025
    Has DEI lost its way—or are we just measuring the wrong things? In this honest and thought-provoking episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita take on the rising backlash against DEI and explore how organizations might reimagine it—not as a checkbox, but as a powerful driver of connection, innovation, and culture. You’ll hear:
    • Why companies are pulling back from DEI—and what they may be missing
    • Real stories of unconscious bias, cultural blind spots, and missed perspectives
    • What it takes to create psychological safety for honest, respectful call-outs
    • New ways to think about inclusion—from "fit" to "value add"
    Plus, you’ll get a refreshing take on how DEI goes beyond race, gender, and labels—into the lived experiences, assumptions, and preferences we all carry.

    📝 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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    38 mins
  • Reimagining Icebreakers

    Reimagining Icebreakers
    Aug 6 2025
    Do icebreakers actually work—or are they just a cringey waste of time? In this episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita unpack the love-hate relationship many professionals have with icebreakers. From personal stories to laugh-out-loud conference memories, they explore what makes an icebreaker powerful—and what makes it painful. You’ll learn:
    • The common mistakes managers and facilitators make when using icebreakers
    • How to reframe icebreakers as “tone-setters” for deeper connection
    • Creative, inclusive, and practical ways to use connection moments in meetings
    • How a single story or casual pre-meeting touchpoint can elevate trust on a team
    💡 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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    34 mins
  • Reimagining Hosts

    Reimagining Hosts
    Aug 6 2025
    What if your first job revealed who you'd become at work? In this premiere episode of Development Reimagined, Chin (Leadership Coach & Facilitator) and Anita (Organizational Development Expert) kick things off with real talk about their unexpected journeys into the world of Learning & Development. From hilarious first jobs at 14 to being downsized and redirected into purpose-driven careers, you’ll hear what shaped them—and why they're passionate about reimagining how we grow leaders and shape culture at work. You’ll also learn:
    • How Chin's IT background influences her leadership development work
    • Why Anita believes cross-training changed her career path
    • How a viral article about managers firing new grads sparked this podcast
    • What to expect from future episodes—and how you can join the conversation
    Grab the one-pager from this episode at: 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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    27 mins