Meet our August Member of the Month: Megan Tamisiea!

Tell us about your experience in the Talent Development space including places you've worked, roles you've held, and organizations you're a part of. 

I have been in the Talent Development space for around 4 years. Prior to that I was in the Recruiting industry. Both go hand in hand by finding the great professional path forward for someone. I have worked across several industries in my career: eCommerce, healthcare, utility, photography, entertainment, subscription boxes, and more throughout my career journey. I have worked as an individual contributor and a team manager.

Currently, I work as a Senior Organizational Development Consultant at OPPD.

What are some of your interests, strengths, and unique qualities that would help others get to know you better?

I have been trained in and performed improv comedy for 25+ years. This has taken me from my hometown of Paducah, KY to Nashville, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York City, Washington D.C., Omaha, and beyond. I still perform improv comedy, and it greatly informs my Talent Development endeavors and overall career. I have also done competitive storytelling. 

What "work related" accomplishment(s) are you the most proud of?

I embrace anytime I get to work with my team to create and roll out new development programming. I love each step from stating the business case, to brainstorming, to building, to facilitating, and evolving it for sustainability. It brings me joy to meet the needs of the organization and learners.

I am also proud of the time when I won the department employee excellence award while working at Spreetail. I found out I won while having an awful day while on vacation at the St. Louis Arch, and that made my day so much brighter.

Favorite quote

I'm right on top of that, Rose.

Are there specific people in the Talent Development space you follow and why?

Yes - there are several. A few off the top of my head:

• Kate Sotsenko: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-sotsenko-thegoodbusy/

• Jennifer Recla: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferrecla/

• Jess Rodriguez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessrodspeaks/

• Kim Scott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimm4/

And, honestly any of the rock stars associated with ATD Nebraska. 

Do you have a lesson you’ve learned in your career you’d like to share with others?

You learn something from each job you have. Whether you love it or hate it...were at the job for 2 months or 10 years, those lessons learned have made you into the excellent professional you are today.

Do you have any favorite books or resources that you think others would find helpful?

Favorite Professional Books: Made To Stick by Chip Heath and Dan Heath; Radical Candor by Kim Scott and much more

Personal Books: I recently read Brat by Andrew McCarthy - I am a big fan of the genre (can you call it a genre?) of autobiographies of 1980s celebrities.

Resources: Talent Development resources can come from just about anywhere. I once got a whole workshop concept from Daniel Tiger. So, keep your ears and eyes open for those lessons.

LinkedIn URL: www.linkedin.com/in/megan-green-tamisiea/

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