Senior Principal, Talent Strategy and Mobility with Matthew Daniel

In episode 24 of Surveying the L&D Landscape podcast, I sit down with Matthew J. Daniel to analyze his unique role as Senior Principal, Talent Strategy and Mobility at Guild Education.

During our conversation, we unpack:

• How Matthew partners with companies to develop their frontline employees. Guild offers long-form programs aligned with career pathways and market demand, providing support and coaching to learners to help them acquire new skills and advance in their careers.
• Matthew's passion and commitment to equity through L&D. Creating opportunities for skill development across the organization is not just the right thing to do—it's a strategic advantage for organizations.
• How L&D cannot exist in isolation. Integrating L&D with broader HR functions and building strong relationships is vital for success. It's about connecting the dots between talent development and organizational strategy.

 

ABOUT THE GUEST:

For nearly 20 years, Matthew Daniel has consulted on talent development, talent management, and HR technology strategies for Fortune 500s, including companies like Nike, Boston Consulting Group, Chipotle, Allstate, Cigna Healthcare, Microsoft, Walmart, and General Motors. Matthew currently serves as Sr. Principal of Talent Strategy at Guild, where he crafts solutions at the intersection of skills, pathways, mobility, and equity in the workforce. From 2012 to 2018, Matthew served as Capital One’s leader of Learning Innovation, Design, and Technology during that company’s “digital transformation,” helping to reskill and upskill the workforce in preparation for changes in financial services.

Matthew speaks at industry events with Chief HR Officers, Chief Learning Officers, and Chief Diversity Officers, both inspiring and challenging his field. Matthew is regularly published in industry outlets like TD Magazine, CLO, Forbes BrandVoice, Talent Management, CTDO, and Training Magazine.

Matthew serves as a member of the Talent Management, Culture, and Diversity Subcommittee of the Defense Business Board, where he advises the Secretary of Defense and Deputy Secretary of Defense on the latest in Talent Practices.

 

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