Andy welcomes Dr. KimArie Yowell to this week’s The Talent Development Hot Seat. KimArie is the Chief People Officer for Rocket Central, a Detroit-based professional services company. She oversees the teams responsible for creating and implementing training initiatives, talent development, and organizational effectiveness strategies. She joined Quicken Loans as a Leadership Coach with over 20 years of experience in client service, sales, and corporate education. KimArie has an intense passion for team member development and helping organizations thrive. She firmly believes that one’s ability to effectively lead a team and make an impact rests on their ability to be inclusive, build trust and create a dynamic, high-performing team.

KimArie Yowell has received several awards and accolades, including being named one of Michigan Chronicle’s Women of Excellence (2020), Savoy Magazine’s “Most Influential Women in Corporate America” (2019), and “40 Under 40” by the Michigan Chronicle for her exceptional achievements and community service (2018). She serves on Siena Heights University’s Board of Trustees.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. Dr. KimArie Yowell’s transition from higher education into talent development and leadership at Rocket Central and why she has a passion for adult learners.
2. Her learning and talent development philosophy and how that impacts her role at Rocket Central.
3. What she does to help implement her learning philosophy and create opportunities for employee growth within the organization.
4. Why Rocket Central has a Thrive Team, Thrive Coaches, how they help employees grow in their careers, and the purpose of Rock  Academy.
5. How removing the financial burden of continuing education has helped remove another barrier to career growth and education and its impact on the Rocket Central team.
6. What an organization can do to create a culture of retention and why demonstration is vital to creating it.

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