Laura Bartus, Head of Learning at Humana

In this episode of the Built by People podcast, sponsored by Previ, host Dave D'Angelo interviews Laura Bartus, the head of learning for Humana's pharmacy division and volunteer chief learning officer for the Human Health Project. Laura discusses her transition from a high school English teacher to a leader in corporate learning and development. She highlights the importance of managing emotions during organizational change, the evolving relationship between L&D and business strategy, and leveraging data to enhance learning initiatives. Laura also shares insights on talent development in an AI-powered world, the need for empathy, and the importance of aligning job roles with personal joy and professional fulfillment. 00:16 Sponsorship Message from Previ 00:46 Guest Introduction: Laura Bartus 01:10 Career Journey: From Teaching to Corporate Learning 02:34 Insights on Adaptive Leadership 04:32 The Evolving Relationship Between L&D and Business Strategy 06:08 Leveraging Data in Learning and Development 07:33 Approaches to Talent Development 09:41 Key Elements of a Successful L&D Program 10:47 Parting Advice for the HR Community 12:39 Conclusion and Farewell