In this episode, I sat down with Rosie for a very honest conversation about self-judgment, shame, and the quiet emotional weight many people carry especially when life doesn’t unfold the way they expected. Rosie shares what helped her move through a deeply difficult season, including the jealousy, resentment, and guilt that often stay unspoken. Candice adds context from her coaching work, where she sees these same patterns show up again and again in capable, driven people. This isn’t a conversation about “fixing yourself.” It’s about understanding yourself with more honesty and less cruelty.

What you'll get from this episode:

• Why shame and self-judgment often show up during hard seasons

• How curiosity and compassion create more progress than criticism

• Why jealousy and resentment are usually signals of hurt, not failure

• How worthiness (not time or skill) is often the real thing holding people back If you’ve been telling yourself something is “wrong” with you, this episode offers a different perspective, one that feels a lot more human.

Get to know Rosie:

Rosie Milsom is a Self-Worth & Confidence Coach for purpose-driven women who know they’re meant for more. She helps founders, changemakers, and ambitious doers stop getting in their own way so they can finally build the confidence, clarity, impact and income they’re truly capable of - without burnout, self-doubt, or constant second-guessing. Her mission is simple: when a woman’s self-worth catches up with her potential, everything rises

Connect with Rosie:

Facebook: www.facebook.com/rosiemilsomcoaching

Instagram: @rosie_milsom_coaching

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@self-worthschool

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosie-milsom-36667a5a/

Website: https://www.rosiemilsom.com/

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven

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Behind every confident leader is a collection of awkward, funny, and deeply formative moments, and many of them start in our very first jobs.

This episode brings together some of the most memorable, laugh-out-loud stories from past guests as they reflect on their earliest working experiences. From misunderstood presentations and customer blow-ups to first paychecks, first mistakes, and first lessons in responsibility, these moments are as funny as they are meaningful.

What begins as humor quickly turns into insight:

1. How early jobs quietly shape our work ethic and confidence
2. Why mistakes often become the doorway to growth
3. The leadership lessons we learn long before we ever manage a team
4. How being defended—or defending others—can leave a lifelong impact

Featuring moments from Mike Pacchione, Jo Watson, and others, this episode is a reminder that leadership doesn’t start with a title, it starts with experience.

If you’ve ever felt awkward, out of place, or unsure early in your career, this conversation will make you laugh, reflect, and maybe see your own journey a little differently.

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven

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What were the most impactful moments from Development Nerds this year? This special Top 12 compilation episode pulls together the clips that stopped me mid-sentence, rewired a belief, or made me sit in silence for a second.

You’ll hear powerful takeaways on future readiness, confidence and self-worth, burnout, career pivots, mentorship, resilience, experimentation, and what real impact looks like beyond the workplace.

Featured guests and their moments:

1. Allister Frost: Make time to be future-ready, or the future will happen to you.
2. Amber Anderson: The story we tell ourselves, plus the missing accountability after training.
3. Chris Taylor: The turning point: knowledge doesn’t change anything until you apply it.
4. David James: You’re building skills, even when it feels like you’re not.
5. Dr. Sarah Nichols: Burnout hides in plain sight, and it quietly steals your confidence.
6. Elena Agaragimova: The courage to pivot, and the ache of trying to prove you belong.
7. Heather Burright: When learning saves a life, it changes how you see your work forever.
8. Jen Recla: “Think like a scientist.” Experiments, not identity. Data, not drama.
9. Kelsea Warren: Stop waiting for “when.” Live in your values, today.
10. Tara Rynders: Let yourself receive care. It can change everything.
11. Yogi Mueller: Don’t outsource your value. Find your strengths, your people, your mentors.
12. Lorie Jones: “It’s not going to get better” and the brave choice to change the story.

🎧 This episode is a highlight reel, but it’s also a nudge: if one clip hits you, go listen to the full episode for the context and the full conversation.

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven

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To wrap up the year, I’m bringing you something special — the most relatable moments shared by a curated group of incredible guests from the show.

Not all of this year’s guests appear in this episode.

These were specifically chosen because they shared something deeply human, honest, and universally felt.

This episode is part of our BEST Moments of the Year series, and this one is all about the moments that made us say:

“Wait… I’ve felt that too.”

“Oh wow, I thought I was the only one.”

“Yep. That’s exactly my life right now.”

In this compilation you will hear stories about:

• Losing jobs unexpectedly
• Mental health and the moments things fell apart
• Squiggly, non-linear careers that make sense only in hindsight
• Being brave enough to start before you’re ready
• Carrying pressure, expectations, and self-doubt
• Wanting to give up, and choosing not to
• Reinventing yourself at any age
• Building a life and career that actually feels like yours

These are the conversations listeners wrote to me about — the lines that stuck with you, the moments you sent to friends, the truths that made you breathe out and whisper: “Finally. Someone said it.”

⭐ FEATURED GUESTS IN THIS SPECIAL EPISODE

A curated selection of guests from across the year:

• AJ Lauer
• Andy Storch
• Brenda Noon-Schmidt
• Danny Delvecchio
• David Gilbert
• JB Ryan
• Jess Almie
• Jessica Schloemp
• Lauren Evans
• Matt Gjestsen
• Stacey Oliver-Knappe
• Clay Gill

Sponsored by Your360 AI

This episode is sponsored by Your360 AI — developmental 360 feedback turned into actionable growth.

The world of work is changing fast, and teams that don’t share honest feedback get left behind. Your360 uses Voice AI to deliver 360s that uncover what surveys miss — for just a couple hundred dollars. Real conversations turned into real growth.

Stop guessing — start growing.

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven

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Visit Your360.ai today.

This episode is special.

Across dozens of conversations this season, certain moments made me stop, scribble notes, replay the audio, or just sit back and breathe for a second.

These weren’t just good insights — they were the best learning moments shared by a handful of guests whose wisdom hit differently.

Today, I’m bringing them together for the first time.

You’ll hear the strongest, sharpest, most transformative moments from:

• Dr. Alaina Szlachta
• Alyssa Willet
• Andrew Jacobs
• Anna Ludwinowski
• Bianca Baumann & Mike Taylor
• Brianna Johnston
• Desiree Petrich
• Kevin M. Yates
• Lavinia Mehedințu
• Paul Matthews
• Susanne Biro
• 
  

These moments are practical. Human. Career-shaping.

Whether you’re an L&D professional, a leader, or someone who simply wants to build a career (and life) you love — this episode is a “bookmark it, save it, replay it” kind of experience.

Grab your notebook, your coffee, or the dog’s leash if you’re listening on your walk — and enjoy the best of the best.

This episode is sponsored by Your360 AI — developmental 360 feedback turned into actionable growth.

The world of work is changing fast, and teams that don’t share honest feedback get left behind.

Your360 uses Voice AI to deliver 360s that uncover what surveys miss — for just a couple hundred dollars.

Real conversations turned into real growth.

Stop guessing — start growing.

Visit Your360.ai today.

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven

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What does it look like to take ownership of your money, and your career, when the world told you not to?

In this episode, Lorie Jones (CFP®, MBA), owner of Fearless Financial Advisors, shares how she went from McDonald’s Hamburger University to helping grow an RIA from ~$30M to ~$230M, all while raising five kids, earning her licenses, and fighting imposter syndrome in a male-dominated industry. We dig into servant leadership, building systems when life is full, why “balance” is measured over years (not days), and how women can start feeling fear-less about their finances, today.

You’ll learn:

The mindset shift from “finance isn’t for me” → “I can do this.”

How Lorie organized the “bejesus” out of life to get her MBA + CFP while parenting five kids.

Why mentorship matters (and how to find a woman who’s in your corner).

Practical first steps for women who want to confidently participate in money decisions.

What “fearless” really means: taking one small brave step, even while scared.

Get to know Lorie:

Lorie Jones, MBA, CFP®, is a fourth-generation Wyoming rancher turned financial advisor with over thirteen years of experience in the industry. After raising five children, she found her calling at a small RIA in South Denver, driven by a passion to support women navigating financial transitions with clarity and confidence. She holds a History degree from the University of Wyoming, an MBA from Colorado State University, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional, currently pursuing both CFA and CDFA credentials. Lorie’s mission is to transform financial chaos into peace of mind through practical, empowering plans. She hosts the Fearless Females podcast, mentors young women, and volunteers with groups like Leadership Douglas County. Married to David, with five grown children and two grand dogs, Lorie blends her love of storytelling, crafting, and spreadsheets into both her travel adventures and her holistic approach to financial planning.

Connect with Lorie:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lorie.jones.505

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571028827696

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loriejones_7/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/loriejones/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UC0oqApmg_k_QvSzbhP_pUyA

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven

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What if everything you do today is already out of date?

In this episode of Development Nerds, Candice sits down with Allister Frost — former Microsoft marketing leader, global keynote speaker, and author of Ready Already — to talk about developing a future-ready mindset in a world that won’t stop changing.

From wiping tables at 11 to leading marketing at Microsoft, Allister shares how curiosity, empathy, and continuous learning shaped his career. He unpacks his 5-step Ready Already Growth Cycle — Follow, React, Open, Surprise, Tell — a simple but powerful framework for staying adaptable, creative, and human in the age of AI.

💡 You’ll learn:

Why “if it works, it’s obsolete” is the mindset every modern professional needs

How to keep learning without burning out

The one question to ask every Friday to check if you’re still growing

Why your personal mission is the fuel that keeps you future-ready

How to replace fear of change with curiosity and action

This conversation is equal parts inspiration and practicality — perfect for anyone who wants to stay relevant, keep learning, and shape the future instead of reacting to it.

Get to know Allister:

Allister Frost is a business transformation and growth expert, known for his energy and passion for helping others to embrace change. As a former Microsoft leader, his highly acclaimed Future-Ready Mindset talks and workshops inspire greater curiosity, imagination, and courageous collaboration to unlock daily improvements, strengthen resiliency, and fuel high-performance teamwork. He is the author of ReadyAlready and an award-winning speaker and marketer. His mission each day is to help busy people transform their lives with the positive mindset needed to become—and remain—future-ready for life.

Connect with Allister:

https://www.instagram.com/allisterspeaks/

https://www.youtube.com/@allisterfrost

https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterspeaks/

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven

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If you work in Learning & Development, HR, or People Enablement and you keep asking “How do we actually close skills gaps at scale?”, this episode with David James (Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning, former Director of Learning, Talent & OD at Disney, and host of The Learning & Development Podcast) is your blueprint. We go from stacking shelves at 14 and gigging in London, to running L&D functions, mentoring (without ever asking), and designing learning that drives proficiency, not vanity metrics—so you can genuinely love Mondays again.

What you’ll learn

Proficiency at scale: David’s practical approach to capability building that moves beyond “courses” to real performance.

Career inflection points: Leaving school at 16, bank cashier → trainer → Disney L&D leader → co-founder (Loop) → CLO at 360Learning.

Mentors without the awkward ask: How to build genuine relationships and get world-class guidance—no “will you be my mentor?” needed.

Readiness beats luck: The exact habits that make you “lucky” when opportunity arrives.

Stakeholder credibility: Partnering with HRBPs, reading the culture, and earning a seat at the table.

Early career reframed: Why those frontline jobs are powerful skill-building reps you’ll use for life.

Who this episode is for

L&D leaders, CLOs, HR/People leaders, enablement pros, OD practitioners, instructional designers, talent strategists, and anyone who wants their learning programs to be taken seriously by the business.

Get to know David:

David James is the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning and a highly respected voice in the Learning & Development industry. With a focus on harnessing technology to drive impactful learning strategies, David is recognised as one of the top 10 global influencers in the L&D space. His expertise lies in helping organisations modernise their approach to workplace learning, ensuring measurable results and business alignment.

David is also the host of The Learning & Development Podcast, which has amassed over 500,000 downloads and ranks in the top 1% of podcasts globally. With more than 30,000 LinkedIn followers, he continues to shape the conversation around L&D innovation and best practices, drawing on his deep experience, including his time as Director of Learning, Talent & Organisational Development at The Walt Disney Company.

Connect with David:

https://360learning.com/lp/david-james/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/

https://360learning.com/lp/learning-and-development-podcast-by-david-james/

Website: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talent_development_nerd/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candicemitchell.TDNerd

Talent Development Academy: https://talentdevelopmentnerds.com/tda

Original music composed by: Paul DeHaven

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