Most Important Skills for a Manager of Learning and Development at SoulCycle
Samuel, a Manager of Learning and Development at SoulCycle, finds the greatest reward in "hav[ing] a really great impact on every employee," demonstrating how learning and development significantly shapes individual careers, a point underscored by Samuel's own career path. The work goes beyond compliance training, offering deep organizational and personal impact.
Career Development, Career Exploration, Leadership, Impact, Organizational Development
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Samuel Gonzalez
Manager of Learning and Development
SoulCycle
SUNY Hunter College
N/A; Bachelors of Arts
English, Writing & Education
Sports & Fitness
Human Resources (HR)
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Has a great impact on every employee's career
2. Learning and development has a deeper impact than many realize, it is not just compliance training
3. Learning and Development can be a fulfilling and impactful career path
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
What I enjoy most about my current role is my ability to have a really great impact on every employee I meet. Many people think that learning and development is just a part of HR that deals with things like compliance training.
But really, learning and development can impact someone's career in a way you might not have realized. I think of my own career; if someone hadn't had the conversation with me to tell me learning and development was a career I could be in, I probably wouldn't be here.
So, I think what's really impressive is how deep an impact our learning professionals can have on the organization and people's individual careers.