The Talent Trust

A 6-month program combining team and private coaching EXCLUSIVELY for HR & Talent Teams.

**In the Talent Trust, you and your team engage in transformative professional development together while each person simultaneously gets their most important work done.**

It's time for REAL support

YOU Deserve:

Support and mentoring from a seasoned Coach and expert in Talent Management (Learning, OD, HR, Employee Experience) who understands the unique challenges of being stuck in the organizational middle
Not to have to choose between professional development and getting your important projects done
To be part of a team that collaborates meaningfully and that operates in a supporting, agile and non-judgmental way
To shift out of the reactive bandaid vortex INTO a proactive and strategic headspace that leads to visionary impact

You can thrive, not just survive, when you're part of a peer learning ecosystem led by a skilled and seasoned coach, mentor and facilitator.

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Just-in-time Support and Tools

You do NOT need more training and content. You need mentoring support and just-in-time tools so that you can get the results you REALLY want.

The BEST way to learn and grow is from each other - through the power of great examples and trying things out. This is not a flavour-of-the-month training workshop. It's a transformative team experience that leads to real results!

What Results Will You Achieve?

A clear vision to move Talent and Culture strategies at your organization along the maturity continuum - in a way that's realistic and relevant
Practical ideas you are actually putting into practice
Expanded perspective
Greater confidence in your own thought leadership
More credibility at work
Refreshed motivation, excitement and passion for your work
Enhanced skills for influencing, building buy-in and big picture strategy
Actual results from investing in productive thinking time and implementation support
More sustainable programs - development that sticks
Increased IMPACT - when YOU are supported, there is a multiplier effect - you are better equipped to support the employees and leaders relying on you

This is for you IF

You see the potential in your team as a cohesive whole and want to see it fully realized
You want and need to focus on your BIG rocks at work - the priorities that are critical to your success
You recognize the power of community and mentorship
You are committed to getting the support YOU need in order to positively impact the working lives of all the talented people on your team and in your organization
You sometimes wonder if you could be/should be more “innovative” but you don’t know what you don’t know, and don’t have time to read all the latest research and case studies
You want to feel like less of an island caught in the organizational middle, and be part of something that grounds you - where you can feel understood, and where you can learn and discover new possibilities

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Here's what's included

Strategies and Tools

You receive just-in-time access to the most relevant tools for your situation - both from the program and from your peers.

Team Sessions

Each month includes a 90-minute Ideation Call and a 60-minute Intentionality Call that fit neatly into your day.

Online Community

You connect in our online Whatsapp Group or other sanctioned messenger app in between sessions for support and inspiration from Lisa and your peers - to keep your momentum going.

Private coaching

You receive private coaching with Lisa to help you move past personal barriers, as well as craft and implement your transformational action plans.

The Team Sessions

Ideation

A 60-minute call where we explore our topic or theme for the month.

You get a dose of inspiration from Lisa or a guest speaker, some large group discussion, and one or two breakout conversations your esteemed peers.

Intentionality

A 90-minute call to think and plan out loud with your peers in breakouts and a large group discussion with laser coaching.

These calls help you pull the thread on the ideas you've been considering and provide structure for you to set clear intentions and create a realistic plan and commitment to action.

You will:

Grow more agile as a cohesive team
Figure out ways to move along the Talent Leaders Growth Continuum
Learn methods that top Talent Management professionals have used to implement their most transformational talent programs

Get real work done with greater ease, confidence and speed
Tap into best practices to overcome challenges and bring creatiove solutions to fruition
Further establish your own thought leadership

What do your peers say about The Talent Trust?

Why Join Lisa in The Talent Trust?

Accountability Catalyst

Highly-skilled in goal-setting and accountability techniques. Part of what sets me apart is that I am a Direct Communicator: I will challenge you - nicely - when you are getting in your own way again.

Extensive Resource Toolkit

I have a huge library of tools to draw from depending on what you need: models, worksheets, exercises, book and podcast recommendations.

Experience

I bring significant (25 years) experience as a senior leader and executive in the corporate world and more recently as an entrepreneur. I'm a mom and wife. I'm also a Burnout Survivor.

Education and Credentials

Talent Management is my passion. I've been the VP of Talent Management, Director of Employee Experience and HR Business Partner. With a degree in Education, I'm also a Certified Coach, Certified Learning and Development Professional and Certified Change Manager.

Still need convincing?

For a sneak peek into what the Talent Trust is really like, listen to Episodes 50 & 51 of Talent Management Truths for a 2-part panel interview with past members!

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is a good fit for this program?

The program is well-suited to you if you describe yourself using one or more of these statements:

Deserving of personalized coaching, mentoring and community to help me elevate my results and job satisfaction
Busy leader responsible for major deliverables this year that need to get done right the first time
Overwhelmed and over-extended

Wanting some inspiration and a confidence boost
Determined to have MORE impact in your career and life

What's the time commitment for the program?

Plan for about 2-3 hours on average per month, which includes completing any pre work, attending the twice monthly meetings, one private coaching session every other month and follow-up work.

We meet every 2 weeks approx.
We meet using ZOOM video - no travel time required!
Homework time varies - it depends on how you learn, what you're working on and what next steps you commit to each meeting; budget at least 30-60 minutes of reflection, practice, or writing time in between sessions for best results.

Where can I send my other questions?

Happy to help! Simply send an email to [email protected] and we'll get back to you.

I’m super-busy - will I be able to commit the time required?

That’s up to you. In order to commit, you must DECIDE first to commit and then set yourself up to honour that commitment. Maybe that means asking your boss to help you by respecting your group session time slots every other Thursday morning. It’s like exercise or anything that you really want in life - you must decide to commit and then make it happen. That’s precisely why this program exists: to provide a framework and structure so that the super-busy Talent leader CAN spend intentional time thinking, creating, planning, musing, ideating and talking through challenges and successes out loud.

What if I’m not sure if my senior leader will approve this for my team??

Let’s chat - book a call and I’ll help you build your business case. It’s key that you highlight how your team's participation in this program will benefit your company. In a nutshell, it helps you grow and gives you space to figure out how to elevate how you support the people relying on you and your team. Additionally, it’s like having a seasoned Talent consultant on speed-dial - through you, the company gets access to Lisa!

I really want to participate but what can I do if my budget is already committed?

While I can’t change the fee, I can certainly work with your budget's cash flow needs. Don’t let budget be the barrier to you getting the support you need! Reach out to me and we will see what we can figure out.

Will there be a return on my investment?

Yes, if you are motivated and committed to taking action on your identified personal and professional goals. Yes, if you know that your intentional full participation is essential to your success. Green Apple Consulting Inc. cannot guarantee results. Successful collaboration in The Talent Trust means that Lisa plays the role of facilitator and mentor, but it is the client's responsibility to enact or bring about desired changes and plans. Yes, if you agree to make every effort to attend as many meetings as possible live and in-person, barring any true emergencies or vacation time. Part of the point of this program is to help you create an accountability structure to ensure you are spending the time you want and need on both your own growth and development and working on your most important priorities.

Can the structure and timing of the program be customized for my team?

Yes. This program is centred around team coaching, where goals and results are co-created and therefore very specific to each team and organization.

The core program runs for 6-months - and this can be extended to 12 where appropriate. We meet 2 times per month as a group, in a recurring time slot that works for your team's schedule (eg. two Thursday's a month at noon). Sessions are recorded and accessible in the online classroom.

Call #1 (60 minutes) Ideation Call featuring ideas, inspiration and occasional guest speakers PLUS peer conversation, models, tools and templates (but NO heavy, lengthy workbooks and slide decks to wade through!)

Call # 2 (90 minutes) Intentionality Call where you get to collaborate with me and your peers through breakout discussions and laser coaching designed to help you translate your ideas to realistic action and clear commitments.

Team members also get private 1:1 coaching with me to help you get out of your own way and build momentum around your program objectives. The number of private sessions per person is three per 6-month period, with additional sessions added if desired.