The Talent Development Hot Seat - The #1 podcast for L&D Professionals18 Nov 2025

Talent Management vs. Development and the Impact of AI with Andrew Wilhelms from Databricks

In today’s episode, I'm talking with Andrew Wilhelms, VP of Talent Management at Databricks and a seasoned leader with a wealth of experience from organizations like Twilio and Tesla. In t his conversation, we explore the evolving world of talent development and break down the difference between building individual capabilities and managing organizational systems, and why understanding both is crucial in today’s dynamic business landscape.

Andrew also shares insights from his unique journey, including how his philosophy background shaped his approach to leadership, what he believes actually transforms good teams into high-performing ones, and why the next wave of talent will require us all—no matter our title—to start thinking (and leading) like executives. They also dig into the impact of AI on both work and leadership, the importance of designing a positive employee experience, and practical ways to move beyond “knowing” to actually “doing” when it comes to developing great leaders.

Key Notes and topics we cover in this episode:

The Nature of Leadership
Preparing Future Leaders
Challenges in Corporate Leadership
Talent Management vs. Talent Development
The Next Paradigm Shift in Talent: AI
AI and Tools in Talent Development
The “Brickster Experience” at Databricks
Psychological Safety and Growth Mindset
Manager and Leadership Development Models
Career Development Philosophy
Lessons Learned & Reflections
Talent Development Trends
Recommended Resources
Career Advice for Talent Professionals

This episode is also sponsored by LearnIt, which is offering a FREE trial of their TeamPass membership for you and up to 20 team members of your team. Check it out here.

Connect with Andy here: Website | LinkedIn

Connect with Andrew Wilhelms here: LinkedIn

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