In this episode of the Breaking Through Series, Michael Rom hosts workforce strategist, author, and former SAP Chief Expert for Work and Technology, Dr. Steven Hunt to discuss the tectonic forces transforming work, the shift from productivity to adaptability, and the psychological foundations that enable people to embrace change rather than resist it.
tru® announced a major user experience update designed to make it faster and easier for individuals to uncover what drives their best work. To support individuals navigating today’s evolving job market, tru® will offer free 60-day access to the first 100 job seekers who register, reinforcing its commitment to helping people gain clarity, confidence, and direction during times of transition.
Meg Bear – board member, patent holder, change agent, startup investor/advisor, keynote speaker, podcaster, blogger, TEDx host, and former President of SAP SuccessFactors - explores what it takes to redesign work so it works, shifting from static structures to dynamic workflows, from compliance to agency, and rethinking how we motivate and reward meaningful value creation. From the Breaking Through Series
In an environment where work is fluid and AI increases output and ambiguity, performance does not break down because people lack capability but because the conditions for performance are not consistently present. At its core, sustained performance comes down to three things: Clarity. Meaning. Connection.
Steve Cadigan, author of Workquake, former CHRO at LinkedIn, and one of the leading voices on the future of talent believes this moment represents a critical leadership choice. In this episode of the Breaking Through Webinar Series, we explore how leaders can win with AI by expanding human impact rather than shrinking it.
tru®, the leading whole-person intelligence platform, now enables organization-aware AI coaching. This upgrade will transform how companies align their people to meaningful, high-impact work and allows organizations to input and generate a structured understanding of their identity, strategy, culture, and workforce signals to inform trudy, the platform's AI-powered coach.
Despite massive investment in AI, many organizations are not seeing the productivity gains they anticipated. The reason is simple: AI improves output, but performance depends on people. If people are misaligned, unclear, or disengaged, AI does not fix the problem. It magnifies it.
Most organizations assess AI-readiness through a familiar lens: skills, training, and usage. To move forward, organizations need to reframe AI-readiness. It is not simply the ability to use AI. It is the ability to use AI in a way that enhances how people naturally perform at their best.
The whole-person intelligence revealed by the tru platform helped Stephanie know exactly what she wanted from her career and emboldened her to pursue it. Understanding why her current job would likely not fulfill her, she became a standout candidate for one that was a better fit - and she continues to navigate her career with intention and authenticity.
As AI rapidly reshapes how work gets done, most organizations are focused on technology adoption but missing the real constraint: an outdated HR operating model. In this edition of the Breaking Through Webinar Series, Alex Zea who leads People & Digital Transformation at GE Healthcare shares what it takes to rewire HR and other supporting functions for a world of human–machine teaming.
While artificial intelligence promises unprecedented efficiency, nearly one in three workers fear their jobs will be replaced by AI, and nearly half of Americans fear job automation. tru elevates human strengths, enabling smarter talent decisions, more meaningful development, and better results for people and organizations alike.
Ed Lubowicki found clarity in the whole-person intelligence gained from experiencing the tru platform. He turned that insight into a courageous career pivot from a leading global professional services firm into building his own coaching practice.
This Deep Dive Podcast conversation discusses how a coach can elevate and extend client engagements with the tru platform. The unique ipsative approach connects clients and coaches beyond the job search window into an ongoing process of learning and growth throughout a fulfilling career.
Managers are the primary lever of the employee experience and the engine of organizational performance. Organizations that wish to thrive will enable managers to succeed in the flow of work where development, performance, and results happen continuously, not in annual cycles.
As we close out 2025, talent leaders find themselves navigating a landscape marked by both constraint and opportunity. We share five themes that have shaped talent development conversations throughout 2025, and what they mean for the year ahead.
In an era of relentless disruption, shrinking investment, and high expectations from both inside and outside of organizations, today’s managers and executives are under more pressure than ever to deliver results, inspire trust, and pivot quickly. Gina Cruse shares practical insights to help you balance the roles of manager, leader, and coach to build stronger teams and drive lasting results.
Headlines ask whether AI will replace human coaches, as if one must win and the other must lose. But this framing misses the real opportunity: AI and human coaching aren't adversaries; they're collaborators in helping people achieve breakthrough growth.
The latest episode in the Breaking Through Webinar Series features Ravin Jesuthasan, renowned futurist and bestselling author of Work Without Jobs and The Skills-Powered Organization. He explores a new work operating system designed to drive performance, agility, and innovation at scale as AI, workforce expectations, and business models rapidly evolve.
As AI continues to rapidly transform work of all sorts, employee development is no longer optional—it’s a strategic imperative. Our discussion with Roni Jacknow (leadership coach and former senior people leader at Kaiser Permanente and Charles Schwab) focused on the opportunity and mind shift for elevating IDPs into inspiring, energizing growth journeys—for individuals and organizations alike.
Watch our exclusive fireside chat with Stephan Meier, renowned behavioral economist and author of "The Employee Advantage: How Putting Workers First Helps Business Thrive". Discover why forward-thinking leaders are shifting from a customer-first to a people-first strategy—and how this change is unlocking innovation, retention, and business growth.
Today's managers are asked to lead, coach, and develop people - yet few are given the training and tools to truly understand what drives each person on their team. Providing whole-person insights that detail each person's unique strengths, motivators, and desires can be a game changer.
Change happens faster today then ever before, and keeping employees engaged through times of change is essential. The whole-person insights uncovered by the tru platform equip managers to help their team members stay engaged during tumultuous times.
Today HR leaders face more pressure than ever to align people strategy with business outcomes. The rise of AI, changing employee expectations, and the need for greater agility have transformed the role of HR from administrative to strategic. Across industries, three mission-critical challenges have emerged—each demanding new thinking and bold action.
For decades, career development was seen as something a manager drove—a one-time annual conversation, often reduced to a checkbox on a performance review form. But in today’s dynamic, skills-based, and purpose-driven world of work, that model is no longer enough. To succeed in today’s talent economy, employees must be equipped with tools to take charge of their own development journeys.
Sandra Loughlin, PhD discussed "Employing a Skills-Based Model in an AI World" - what it takes to stay future-ready, from building a business case to measuring potential and unlocking internal mobility.