Webinars and Podcasts

In this webinar hosted by Carlito Cabelin, Executive Education Director of Strategy at ESOP One, Strategic Talent Partners Principal Todd Johnson joins Bill Duguay, EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide, to discuss how ESOP companies can protect and grow long-term value. The conversation explores how value leakage often shows up in everyday business operations through unclear accountability, inefficient processes, limited delegation, disengaged employees, and leadership teams stretched too thin. Todd and Bill share practical ways ESOP leaders can create clarity, strengthen trust, and align their people strategy with the organization’s vision for the future. Key Points: For ESOP leaders looking to optimize performance, this session offers practical insights for building stronger teams, improving execution, and creating sustainable value for employee-owners.

In this webinar hosted by the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), Strategic Talent Partners Principal Todd Johnson explores how ESOP companies can align their people strategy with the realities of growth.  As employee-owned companies scale, added complexity can quickly reshape what the business needs from its leaders, teams, and organizational structure. Todd shares how ESOP leaders can anticipate those shifts, clarify evolving accountabilities, evaluate leadership readiness, and identify the roles and capabilities needed to support sustainable growth while preserving a strong ownership culture.  Key Points: For ESOP leaders looking to stay ahead of growth, this session offers a clear framework for making thoughtful people decisions before capacity, structure, or leadership gaps begin to slow progress. 

In this episode of the Leadership Matters podcast by The Bailey Group, host Kaylee Thomsen sits down with Mike Frommelt, Co-Founder of Strategic Talent Partners, to explore what it means to lead in a way that’s grounded, human, and aligned with your core values.  Drawing on decades of experience in executive search and working alongside business leaders, Mike shares his perspective on how effective leadership has evolved – and why authenticity, humility, and communication continue to make the greatest difference inside organizations.  Key Takeaways:  This conversation offers a thoughtful, down-to-earth perspective on leadership – and a reminder that the strongest organizations are built by leaders who invest in their people. 

In this episode of the Leadership Matters podcast by The Bailey Group, host Kaylee Thomsen sits down with Mary Nutting, Co-Founder of Strategic Talent Partners, to explore how early career challenges, a bold pivot into entrepreneurship, and a deep commitment to helping others shaped her approach to talent strategy and business growth.  From managing teams in unfamiliar territory to rebuilding a business from the ground up, Mary reflects on what it truly takes to lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose – especially when the path forward isn’t always linear.  Key Takeaways: This conversation offers a grounded, practical look at leadership growth – and a reminder that the most meaningful success often comes from the most unexpected challenges. 

In this webinar hosted by the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), Strategic Talent Partners Co-Founder Mike Frommelt outlines a disciplined approach to navigating CEO transition in employee-owned companies.  Drawing on decades of executive search experience, he introduces STP’s ESOP CEO Transition Roadmap™ – a practical framework designed to help boards and leadership teams plan early, clarify future leadership needs, and move through change with structure and alignment. Rather than treating transition as a single event, Mike emphasizes the importance of preparation, timing, and accountability throughout every stage of the process. Key Points: Whether your organization is years away from leadership change or actively preparing for it, this session provides a clear framework to help you lead with confidence and long-term perspective.

In this webinar hosted by the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), Strategic Talent Partners Principal Todd Johnson partners with Tara Kuckkan, HR Manager at HM Cragg, for a focused conversation on how ESOPs can evaluate and hire leaders with purpose. Grounded in real-world experience, this session explores how to build a leadership hiring process that goes beyond technical skills – emphasizing ownership mindset, adaptability, and cultural alignment. From assessing internal talent to structuring collaborative interview processes, Todd and Tara share practical strategies to help employee-owned companies build confident, future-ready leadership teams. Key Points: Whether you’re preparing for growth, building a succession plan, or hiring your next key leader, this webinar provides a valuable roadmap for making confident, future-focused hiring decisions in an ESOP environment.

This webinar explores how to design a leadership structure that keeps pace with your company’s growth goals – avoiding misalignment, unclear accountability, and capacity gaps that can stall progress. Led by Strategic Talent Partners Co-Founder Mary Nutting and Principal & Leadership Solutions Practice Lead Rick Rittmaster, the session covers how to anticipate future structural needs, align leadership capabilities with each stage of growth, and build a clear, actionable plan for the future. Whether you’re scaling, preparing for transition, or planning for what’s next, you’ll walk away with practical strategies to ensure your leadership team scales alongside your business – enabling confident, sustainable growth. Key Points: Designing the right leadership structure is one of the most important investments you can make in your organization’s future. These tools and frameworks can help you create clarity, build capacity, and scale with confidence.

In this expert panel webinar hosted by Authentic®, STP Co-Founder Mary Nutting joins a dynamic conversation on what it takes to lead, adapt, and grow in today’s volatile business landscape. Whether you’re preparing for a future transition, facing economic uncertainty, or focused on building a leadership team that can sustain and scale your business, this session provides practical, real-world strategies to support your long-term goals. Drawing on decades of experience in executive search and leadership development, Mary shares expert insights into how companies can structure their teams with intention, foster a culture of growth-minded leadership, and reduce owner dependency through talent strategies that reflect where the business is going – not just where it is today. Key Points: Whether you’re navigating a shifting market or thinking long-term about the value of your business, this webinar offers actionable insight into how resilient leadership teams – and the right talent strategy – can turn uncertainty into strategic advantage.

For more than 15 years, Strategic Talent Partners has partnered with HM Cragg to align their leadership strategy with long-term business goals – supporting their growth and evolution as an employee-owned company. As they scaled from 30 to 170 employee-owners and quadrupled their revenue, we worked closely with their leadership team to ensure this growth didn’t come at the expense of culture, clarity, or cohesion. Together, we designed a future-state org chart, built a 10-year talent roadmap, and placed key leaders to guide the business through critical inflection points. In this video, HM Cragg shares how that strategic partnership enabled them to scale with intention – maintaining alignment, building internal capacity, and positioning their team for sustainable success. It’s a real-world example of what it takes to grow the right way: with the right structure, the right people, and a clear vision for what’s next. If your organization is planning for growth, preparing for transition, or building the next chapter of your leadership team, we’d love to support your journey. Let’s start a conversation today: strategictalentpartners.com/contact

In this webinar hosted by the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), Strategic Talent Partners Principals Bill Frommelt and Todd Johnson explore what makes a great ESOP leader – and how to evaluate and hire those leaders with purpose. Drawing on decades of executive search experience, they share a proven approach for assessing leadership effectiveness, aligning hiring decisions with company culture, and building teams that can support long-term growth in employee-owned organizations. Through practical tools and real-world insights, this session equips ESOP companies with strategies to make thoughtful, future-focused leadership decisions. Key Points: Whether you’re planning for future leadership or actively hiring today, this webinar offers the clarity and structure necessary to help you move forward with confidence.