Who is Lourdes Covach?Lourdes Covach, recently retired after 37 years in Corporate Technical Training Management at Fortune 500 companies in the Telecommunications and High Tech field. She has been volunteering as a Director in ATD SFL since 2016 in various capacities. Q: Tell us about a previous work project that you are super proud of right now! Lourdes: The last major project I was involved was about 15 months ago, where a request for a training needs analysis turned into a corporate culture assessment via interviews with 36 upper management VPs and Directors of a very large Cable and internet company in Mexico.
Q: What sparks your creativity and gets your energy flowing? Who or what inspires you to reach new heights
Lourdes: Feeling like I’m making a difference with volunteering or mentoring a young person. |
Q: Why should others get involved with ATD South Florida? What have you gained by being a part of the organization? Lourdes: It Is a great community of professionals that are willing to befriend you Q: When you’re not transforming lives, what do you love doing for fun that brings you joy?Lourdes: Now that I’m retired, I spend 2-3 hours at the YMCA taking all kinds of exercise classes: traditional strength training, yoga, mat Pilates or Zumba. Recently we bought an RV and are beginning nomadic episodes of itinerant travels. |
Q: Which technology platform do you absolutely love using to level up your work?Lourdes: PowerPoint and a robust LMS. Q: What’s your all-time favorite learning tool or strategy that never fails to engage?Lourdes: Sharing your experiences and joking about failures Q: How do people contact you if they want to reach out?Lourdes: The best way to reach me is through LinkedIn at: http://linkedin.com/in/lourdes-covach |