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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 29 MIN

How CITGO Is Using AI to Transform Leadership Development with Sarah Truchard

from Talent in the Age of AI — Workforce Development, Talent Strategy & the Future of Work

How can organizations responsibly integrate AI into talent development while still preserving the human side of leadership?In this episode of Talent in the Age of AI, host Wendy Wiseman sits down with Sarah Truchard, Manager of Talent and Leadership Development at CITGO. Sarah shares how her team is thoughtfully incorporating AI tools into leadership development, succession planning, and employee training across a workforce of more than 3,000 employees.Rather than viewing AI as a replacement for people, Sarah explains how her team is using it to amplify leadership capabilities, improve communication, and empower employees to think more strategically.Sarah also shares insights from CITGO’s leadership development program, Fueling Good Leaders, which combines proven leadership frameworks with practical AI experimentation to help managers navigate complex workplace conversations and performance challenges.From AI-powered leadership simulations to real-world applications such as improving performance feedback and goal setting, Sarah explains how organizations can move beyond fear and begin experimenting with AI in practical ways.Episode Timestamps;00:00 Welcome to the Talent in the Age of AI podcast00:28 Meet Sarah Truchard02:36 CITGO Talent Scope03:36 Why Embrace AI04:33 Governance and Tools05:22 CliftonStrengths with AI07:40 Fueling Good Leaders11:19 AI in Leadership Practice13:13 Culture Shift and Trust16:05 Productivity and Validation20:14 Adoption and Goal Setting23:22 Scaling Across Workforce26:33 Key Takeaways and Wrap29:06 Outro and SubscribeCredits:Connect with the Guests; Sarah Truchard:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-cooper-truchard-shrm-scp-acc-33983417/Connect with the Talent in the Age of AI;Website: https://talentintheageofai.com/Interested in Being a Guest? https://talentintheageofai.com/contact-us/Production: What's Good Productions: (https://whatsgood-productions.com/)

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