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Development Reimagined

Development Reimagined

Written by: Anita Gouveia and Chinwe Grace Jones
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 It started with a bold LinkedIn comment—and sparked a podcast. When a Fortune article revealed that managers were firing recent grads they had just hired, Chinwe ("Chin") Grace Jones and Anita Gouveia picked up the thread and never put it down. Now they’re bringing that energy to Development Reimagined—a weekly conversation where ideas fly, perspectives collide, and learning professionals feel seen. Chin, a leadership and team development coach who works across industries, joins Anita, a seasoned organizational expert with deep internal insights, to explore the shifting realities of workplace learning, talent development, and what it really takes to build people-first cultures. Part think tank, part friend-to-friend download, part strategic brainstorming session—each episode delivers practical insights and fresh thinking for HR and L&D professionals working in complex B2B organizations. From bold questions to big a-ha moments, you’ll leave every episode with one thing: a new idea worth trying.Copyright 2025. Anita Gouveia and Chinwe Grace Jones Careers Economics Management Management & Leadership Personal Success
Episodes
  • Reimagining ROI

    Reimagining ROI
    Feb 25 2026
    Are we measuring the wrong return when it comes to leadership development?

    In this episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita take a closer look at how organizations define and measure ROI in learning and development—and why tying impact strictly to short-term financial outcomes may be limiting the very growth we’re trying to create. Through everyday examples and real workplace dynamics, they explore how development programs influence collaboration, trust, communication, and retention in ways that don’t always show up on a quarterly report—but absolutely shape long-term performance. If you've ever struggled to justify leadership development because “the numbers” didn’t move fast enough, this conversation offers a more expansive and human-centered way to define value.

    📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions? Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com.
    🎯 Sponsored by HIGHER A gamified leadership development program built for first-line managers and their teams—designed to build leadership character, develop practical skills, and unleash team brilliance in the flow of real work. www.takemyteamhigher.com.
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    34 mins
  • Reimagining Decision Making

    Reimagining Decision Making
    Feb 18 2026
    Would you rather dance with Rihanna or sing with Ariana Grande? Sounds like a fun game until you realize it reveals something deeper about how we make decisions, why we avoid them, and what happens when pressure shows up. In this episode of Development Reimagined, Anita and Chin use a playful “Would You Rather” opener to dive into a very real workplace challenge: decision-making. From Netflix scrolling and decision fatigue, to CEO-level pressure, to the fear that stops employees from making even a $25 call, they explore what is missing in most organizations and what it could look like to reimagine decision-making with more clarity, structure, and trust. In this episode, we explore:
    • Why decision-making feels heavier today, including social media exposure and information overload
    • How trends and “outside noise” can lead organizations to make misaligned decisions
    • The hidden cost of fear and lack of empowerment in everyday decisions
    • Practical ways to reimagine decision-making through roles, risk levels, and clearer communication of the “why”
    • Why decision-making should be developed, not assumed, starting with onboarding and reinforced over time
    📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions? Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com.
    🎯 Sponsored by HIGHER
    A gamified leadership development program built for first-line managers and their teams—designed to build leadership character, develop practical skills, and unleash team brilliance in the flow of real work.www.takemyteamhigher.com.
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    46 mins
  • Reimagining Purpose

    Reimagining Purpose
    Feb 11 2026
    What if purpose is not something you discover someday… but something you live today? In this episode of Development Reimagined, Chin and Anita explore what it really means to reimagine purpose at work and in life. Inspired by Jane Goodall’s powerful message to a nine-year-old aspiring biologist, this conversation challenges leaders and organizations to stop postponing purpose and start nurturing it now. They unpack whether purpose is fixed or evolving, why so many adults feel disconnected from meaning, and how organizations can create space for employees to experiment, express, and connect their personal purpose to their professional roles. If organizations expect alignment with their mission, should they not also care about the individual purpose each person brings through the door? In this episode, we explore:
    • Why purpose does not have to wait for a title, degree, or future milestone
    • Whether purpose is fixed or simply shows up differently over time
    • How leaders can help employees connect their deeper purpose to everyday work
    • Why asking “What is your purpose?” may be a transformative interview question
    • The role HR, L&D, and executives play in creating environments where purpose can shine
    📝 Want the one-pager from this episode with key takeaways and reflection questions? Visit www.reimaginingwithus.com.

    🎯 Sponsored by HIGHER
    A gamified leadership development program built for first-line managers and their teams—designed to build leadership character, develop practical skills, and unleash team brilliance in the flow of real work. www.takemyteamhigher.com.
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    28 mins
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