Member Spotlight

Each quarter, SEWI-ATD turns the spotlight on an active member who has been visible in the chapter by attending events and participating in other ATD functions. We are proud to acknowledge the important work of our members, provide additional career exposure within the Talent Development community, and help you to get to know a colleague just a little bit better! 

If you are interested in nominating another member for the spotlight, contact Megan Cardenas at membership@sewi-atd.org.

See the members we've highlighted in previous months by clicking below.  


Company: G2 Associates

This month, we are pleased to feature

Guillermo Gutierrez

Tell us a little about yourself.

I'm originally from Mexico and have been fortunate to build my career across multiple countries and cultures over the past two decades. These experiences have shaped who I am both professionally and personally, teaching me adaptability, self-awareness, and the power of curiosity. I’ve lived in the US since 2004, most of those years in Wisconsin, primarily in Milwaukee. After over 25 years of practicing and leading talent development and inclusion work and teams in a corporate setting. I started my own consulting and coaching business last year.

What attracted you to the field of Talent Development?

I had always enjoyed helping my friends learn new concepts and being a sounding board and learning partner with others. When I discover that I could help people learn and grow for a living I was thrilled. I love our field. I learn all the time and it brings me joy when I can help anyone move forward and improve in ways that helps them achieve their goals.

What prompted you to join SEWI-ATD?

I enjoy meeting and learning from other practitioners. It’s enriching to be part of a community (tribe) of people who, like me, care about helping others learn and grow. The events and learning opportunities are valuable and relevant.

In what ways have you been involved with the chapter?

For the first time I am actively involved in helping SEWI ATD grow and deliver on the opportunity to nurture our practitioner community in Milwaukee and beyond. I am a member of the Member Engagement team.

What do you enjoy most about the chapter?

Connecting with others and learning about their experiences, perspectives, challenges and ideas.

What piece of advice would you offer to people coming into talent development?

ABL. Always Be Learning. Be curious and remember that effective learning and development is and outcome judged by the learner, not by the teacher/training/instructor/facilitator.

Favorite Blog or Podcast?

Soooo many! Right now I am listening to Diary of a CEO (DOC) with Steven Bartlett, What Now with Trevor Noah, The Curiosity Shop with Brene Brown and Adam Grant and my feel good, laugh-out-loud podcast, Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me (WWDTM) from NPR.

What do you do for fun?

I LOVE pickleball. I play 3-4 times, almost every week. I also enjoy reading fiction and non-fiction and watching movies. And I feel energized when we have people over at our house for food and fun!



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