Episodes

  • 165 | What We Got Wrong (and Right): Rethinking Commercial Training

      This week Liz and Rachel break down the interview with Tony Recupero as they discuss commercial training and the meeting of technical and selling skills. They reflect on the power of informal mentors, the need for good questions, and how to reinforce marketing messages within clinical training. They end their conversation reflecting on how

  • 139 I Case Study: Commercial Product Launch

    In this episode, Liz & Rachel discuss a recent commercial product launch they worked on in partnership with a company and the other consultants the company had hired. During their conversation, they cover their key learnings from the experience and the action steps they (and the company) took to ensure all deliverables were consistent, on-brand, and on time.

  • 138 I Executive Insights: Questions to Ask When Selecting a Training Consultant

    Once you've approved the budget for a training consultant, how do you choose which one to hire? In this episode, Liz and Rachel discuss questions you can ask to find the best consultant to meet the training needs of your product and your company. They also offer questions for ensuring that the consultant can successfully partner with your organization to create and implement a new training program.

  • 137 I Research & Reflect: Overcome Bias by Using Consultants

    In this episode, Liz and Rachel discuss five types of internal bias that may be present as you develop a training strategy and how to overcome that bias - using consultants. Becoming aware of these biases can help you push past "the way we've always done it" to create effective and engaging training.

  • 136 I Consulting Is an Investment, Not a Business Expense: Interview with Holley Proctor Miller

    In this episode, Liz is joined by Holley Proctor Miller of Grey Matter Marketing to discuss the ways consultants can positively impact medtech organizations. In this episode, you'll hear how consultants can overcome bias and save you time. Liz and Holley also explain why hiring a medtech consultant is a longer-term investment for your company, not a one-time business expense, and what you should do to create a successful partnership.

  • 71 I Executive Insights: Invest in an Unbiased Ear

    In this week's Executive Insight, Liz and Rachel explore the importance of bringing in an outside perspective and what can be gained from this fresh point of view. Listen in to why this investment in an unbiased ear truly is worth it.

  • 52 | Reflections & Hopes with the Cumby Consulting Team

    The Cumby Consulting gang is here again this week to take a look back at 2022 and what we are looking forward to in 2023. We hope that as we reflect on our wins from 2022 - both big & small - that you will take some time to name some of your own wins from this past year. Hear some more about our favorite projects, goals for the coming year, and our hopes for YOU, our listeners, in 2023!

  • 50 | Behind the Voice: Rachel Medeiros

    This week we go behind the voice of Liz's podcast partner, Rachel Medeiros. Rachel shares her distinct journey in becoming an instructional designer and how her past profession is impacting her career today. Liz even talks Rachel into revealing her pet peeves, favorite foods and ways she relieves stress.

  • 49 | Behind the Voice: Liz Cumby

    We are turning the tables on Liz this week as Rachel interviews her. Get an inside look at Liz - everything from her breakfast of champions to her pet peeves. She also sheds light on the things that have most greatly impacted her career, making her the business & training leader she is today.

  • 48 | Case Study: Hybrid Rep Training Program

    How has your new hire training program changed over the last several years? In this episode, Liz and Rachel discuss how they worked with a client to develop a strategic new hire training program to onboard reps faster and with less time in the in-person classroom. By intentionally choosing to place training content in virtual learning, classroom training, or field training opportunities, Cumby Consulting created a phased training program that engaged reps and helped them retain all of the information they needed to successfully cover cases.