Ken welcomes Christine Talbot who recently retired from her significant role as Senior Vice President for Human Resources at the highly regarded global relief non-profit, World Vision. During her eight-year tenure, she worked closely with CEO Richard Stearns in Federal Way, Washington. Ken asks Christine to share her unique philosophy that is not only rooted in her years at World Vision but also as Vice President for Human Resources at the high-profile healthcare giant, Kaiser Permanente. She brings a fresh perspective that goes well beyond compliance, endless training sessions, and tedious report gathering. Christine, an avid cyclist and ballroom dancer, is also a poet. She shares her journey in two of her poems. Unraveling is a personal account of a period in her life when she felt her identity was slipping away. Path to Redemption reveals the anchor that has kept her grateful and energized through difficult times. SHOW NOTES.
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Christine Talbot is passionate about creating an empowering work environment in which all team members can unleash their unique talents and gifts to fulfill World Vision’s mission of life in all its fullness for every child.
Leading the engagement, nurture, and development of over 1,000 employees and leaders across the U.S., Christine encourages the faith-driven workforce to live out World Vision’s core values: We are Christian, we value people, we are stewards, we are partners, and we are responsive.
Joining the organization in 2015 fulfilled Christine’s long-held desire to marry her professional skills with Christian ministry work serving those in need. She brought more than 25 years of experience in human resource leadership for healthcare and telecommunications companies. At World Vision U.S., Christine has focused on organizational health and staff well-being.
Christine earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wheaton College and completed graduate coursework in human resources at Benedictine University. Later she participated in an executive education program at the Harvard Business School. A longtime champion of women’s career and leadership development, she serves on the advisory group for Christian Leadership Alliance.
Living in the Seattle area since 2015, Christine finds joy in cycling, kayaking, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.
– From WORLD VISION Web Site (Christine Retired in 2023)
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