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Episode 3.1

Bridging Gaps, Scaling Success:

How Shift Academy's Evan Klein a& Hector Hernandez Empower Frontline Managers

Meet Hector Hernandez and Evan Klein, the dynamic duo behind Shift Academy. With extensive experience in senior leadership roles at renowned organizations like LinkedIn, Asana, and Bravely, they have built a thriving business focused on developing frontline managers. Shift Academy’s mission is to bridge the gap in managerial skills by emphasizing real-world observation, feedback, and coaching. By leveraging recorded coaching calls and data, Hector and Evan offer actionable insights tailored to each manager’s unique needs, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

In this episode, we delve into Hector and Evan’s entrepreneurial journeys and the formation of Shift Academy. They share the inspiration behind their innovative coaching methods and the challenges they faced in building their business. We explore their unique approach to managerial development, which moves beyond traditional training programs to provide practical, impactful solutions. Hector and Evan also discuss the evolving landscape of leadership and enablement, highlighting the importance of individualization in coaching and the role of AI in sales enablement. Additionally, they provide insights into the significance of diversity and inclusion in leadership training programs and how these elements contribute to building effective, resilient teams. Join us for a deep dive into the minds of two visionaries transforming the world of managerial development.

Episode
Highlights

From LinkedIn to Shift Academy:

Hector and Evan share their backgrounds and what inspired them to create Shift Academy, bringing their extensive experience from LinkedIn, Asana, and Bravely into their new venture.

Adapting to Change: The Shift Academy Story:

Learn about the challenges and successes Hector and Evan faced in building Shift Academy and how they adapted their offerings to meet the evolving needs of modern workplaces.

Real-World Coaching Methods:

Discover how Shift Academy’s approach to managerial development focuses on real-world observation, feedback, and coaching to address the skill gaps of frontline managers.

Leadership Insights and Future Trends:

Hector and Evan discuss emerging trends in B2B sales, the role of AI in sales enablement, and the significance of diversity and inclusion in leadership training programs.

Stories Segment

Venture Visionaries goes
beyond The Founders to the Customers

In our Spoken Stories segment,
Shift Academy customers answer the question
‘What is Shift Academy’s special sauce?”

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