“If you made widgets, then you would take the time to upgrade your machines…so that the widgets they produce become better and better. But we don’t have machines. We have people.”  - Gillian Kufsky How can we truly support high-potential talent in organizations?  What do they struggle with most and what can we do about it?   Tune into this episode to learn about the people-centered program design in place for high potential groups at Sun Life Canada. Even if you are from a smaller organization that is not as far along on the Talent Management maturity continuum, you will hear some valuable tips that are realistic for where you are.  My guest is Gillian Kufsky, ACC who is the Director of Talent Programs for Sun Life Canada. Gillian supports high-potential talent through transformational programs offered to new graduates and experienced professionals within the organization.  She is also a certified coach and brings this skillset to her work every day. In this episode of Talent Management Truths, you’ll discover: 🍏 What 30% of identified high-potential employees never quite wrap their heads around 🍏 Insights about the mindset shift from early-career to later on 🍏 A powerful question to ask when you have few resources and aren’t sure where to start About Gillian Kufsky:  Gillian Kufsky, ACC is the Director of Talent Programs for Sun Life Canada. In this role, Gillian focuses on helping high-potential talent grow and thrive at Sun Life through programs for experienced professionals and new grads. Together with her team, Gillian also runs Sun Life’s recognition programs with the aim to foster a culture of recognition and gratitude across the organization.  A communications professional by training and a strategist at heart, Gillian brings these two elements to her work on the Talent portfolio. Gillian is also an ICF certified coach and mother to two young children. Links Gillian Kufsky on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gillian-kufsky-acc-779a6a3/  Book: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less  by Greg McKeown Book: The One Thing by Gary Keller Are you ready for REAL support? Do you want MORE inspiration, MORE influence and the ability to be MORE impactful in 2022?   Consider joining The Talent Trust: A 6-month program EXCLUSIVELY for Talent leaders who are ready for unparalleled and meaningful peer support, mentoring,  inspiration and results.  Enrolment takes place in March and we begin in April - Click Here for details and to set up a call to discuss if it's right for you.   Stay Connected Like what you’ve heard?  Click here to subscribe in iTunes for more episodes to inspire you in your work facilitating the growth and potential of others!  You’ll hear about strategies and tools, successes and failures from other Talent leaders working the field today, just like you.   I would be extremely grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find the show and elevate their impact too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review. ” Thank you! Follow me LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-mitchell-acc-ctdp-7437636/  Instagram: @greenappleconsulting  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenappleconsulting.ca FREE Intentional Influencing Assessment: https://www.greenappleconsulting.ca/influencing-assessment-1