Release Date:
July 29, 2025
Release Date: July 29
Winning workplaces don’t just train—they listen, adapt, and spark growth at every level.
In this energizing episode, host Mickey Fitch Collins, PhD, is joined by Mary Alice Coker, Director of People and Culture at BigID. Together, they get tactical and real about how Learning & Development (L&D) teams move the needle on employee engagement and retention. Mary Alice unpacks why L&D must align with business strategy, how to transform information overload into applied learning, and the crucial role of storytelling in building trust and culture. The conversation covers AI’s growing power in personalized learning, the pitfalls of one-size-fits-all training, and the myth that every talented employee must become a manager. Whether you lead HR or simply want to make your team “stickier to the organization,” this episode is loaded with actionable strategies and fresh insights.
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About Mary Alice Coker
Mary Alice Coker is the Director of People and Culture at BigID, where she guides the development of inclusive workplaces, scales company culture, and ensures employees have the tools they need to thrive. With over a decade of experience spanning recruiting, learning and development, employee relations, compliance, and benefits, Mary Alice brings a people-first perspective and a knack for executing strategy in dynamic, fast-paced environments. Her leadership centers on aligning L&D to business goals, advocating for experiential learning, and fostering environments where every employee—whether an aspiring manager or a technical expert—can grow and excel.
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