PODCASTS
Andy is the host of three podcasts including the Talent Development Hot Seat; Own Your Career; and My NFT Journey.

The Talent Development Hot Seat is a show dedicated to helping you develop the most important part of your organization – the people! Each week, Andy shares interviews with Talent Development Professionals, thought leaders and experts to share best practices, learn about the latest trends and find out what has been successful in the world of talent development. This podcast is designed to give you what you need to be successful in the world of Talent Development.
Today, Andy sits down with Simmer Singh, a seasoned HR leader with extensive experience spanning Fortune 500 companies across the globe.
This episode dives deep into workplace culture and the concept of cultural intelligence.
Simmer shares;
- Her journey of rebuilding her career in a new culture as an immigrant
- Unique insights into diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- The power of cultural intelligence, how it differs from emotional intelligence, and its vital role in today’s global workplace.
- Her thoughts on the evolving landscape of workplace culture post-pandemic, emphasizing the importance of authentic leadership and creating a culture of trust and open communication.
Whether you’re navigating cultural transitions, leading diverse teams, or looking to enhance your workplace environment, this episode is packed with valuable insights for talent development professionals.
With a rich HR leadership background in Fortune 500 companies, Simmer has navigated complex cultural challenges and spearheaded global transformation projects. Her expertise spans cultural transformation and organizational development, having supported diverse teams across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.
As a Certified Global Leadership Coach, consultant, and speaker, Simmer empowers diverse leaders and organizations to thrive by fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, enhancing cultural intelligence, and shaping organizational culture. She works closely with clients to engage stakeholders, explore challenges thoughtfully, and deliver actionable solutions tailored to their unique contexts.
As an immigrant who had to rebuild her career in a completely different culture, Simmer deeply understands the unique challenges faced by those navigating unfamiliar environments while holding onto their cultural values and is passionate about supporting immigrant moms from diverse backgrounds.
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The Own Your Career Show is the companion podcast to the book Own Your Career Own Your Life by Andy Storch. This show is all about helping you own your career, achieve your goals, fulfill your potential, and live the life you want. Each week we bring you great interview guests and solo episodes with content and advice from the book.
Note: This podcast was previously called the Andy Storch Show.
Preparing for 2025: Reflections and Goal-Setting Strategies for Personal and Professional GrowthAs we wrap up 2024, I’ve got a special episode for you. In this reflective and goal-focused discussion, we’ll explore the key aspects of setting yourself up for personal and professional success in the New Year.
I’ll share:
- My own experiences with goal setting
- The importance of personal responsibility
- How external factors like the economy have influenced my business goals.
- Successful habits like meditation, gratitude journaling, and learning languages
- Practical strategies for goal setting using frameworks like SMART and SMARTER
- How to be selective with goals to avoid spreading ourselves too thin
Tune in to hear about my plans for 2025, including focusing on my speaking and training business, publishing a new book, and more corporate workshops.
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Are you interested in learning more about Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) as well as hearing about the latest projects and happenings in the space? In this podcast, I am sharing my journey as well as lessons and journeys from other experts, investors, collectors, artists and people in the space.
Andy sits down with the CEO of the Bulls and Apes Project, a ground-breaking generative 3D NFT collection setting a revolutionary standard in the NFT industry. Anthony, along with the other founders, is on a mission to leverage his business experience to revolutionize the NFT space.
The Bulls and Apes Project is launching an Ape Invasion Pre-mint on January 5th and this episode provides all of the details you need to join in on this project.
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