In this episode of the Vision to Reality podcast, host Curtis Jenkins speaks with Angela Cheng-Cimini, an accomplished HR leader, about building future-ready teams and the evolving landscape of talent acquisition. Angela shares her personal journey, the importance of mentorship, and her current role at the Chronicle of Philanthropy. They discuss the chaos surrounding DEI initiatives, the significance of hyper-personalization in employee experiences, and the need for transparency in hiring processes. Angela emphasizes the importance of understanding individual strengths and the impact of mentorship on career development, while also addressing the challenges of imposter syndrome and the vision for a fulfilling future.
Chapters:
00:00Introduction to Building Future-Ready Teams
02:09Angela's Backstory and Journey in HR
05:41Mentorship and Paying It Forward
07:06Transitioning to the Chronicle of Philanthropy
09:21Mission and Impact of the Chronicle
10:22Navigating the Chaos of DEI
12:07Job Seeking Strategies in a Changing Landscape
14:27Hyper-Personalization of Employee Experience
20:16Career Development and Lateral Moves
22:05Improving the Hiring Process for All Stakeholders
24:43Embracing Innovative HR Practices
28:17The Impact of Mentorship
30:56Reflections on Personal Impact
34:08Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
37:21Vision for the Future
39:53Career Advancement Strategies
Connect with Angela:
Email: achengcimini@yahoo.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-cheng-cimini/
Website: https://www.worldclassspeakers.com/speakers/angelachengcimini
