Greg Brenner

University of Miami

What I do: As the Associate Vice President of Talent and Organizational Development within Human Resources I sit on the HR Leadership Team reporting to the CHRO/VP of Human Resources for the University of Miami. In addition to that team, I sit on the Executive HR Leadership team for UHealth & the Miller School of Medicine (the only academic medical center in the region) reporting the CHRO/VP of HR.  

I have the honor to lead the Talent & Organizational Development team as we get to partner with leadership and staff across "the U" and our academic healthcare system to conduct strategic planning sessions, design and run employee experiences such as I am the U and We Care which is our first-day orientation programs, executive coaching, team-building and intervention facilitation, change management/leadership, organizational design, conflict resolution, along with leadership and staff development programs. My team and I also administer our talent management and engagement program.

I have a wonderful and dedicated team who make this work come alive, every day at the highest levels. They truly make a difference and do their part together to transform lives at the U!

Associate Vice President Human Resources - Talent & Organizational Development 

As the Assistant Vice President of Talent and Organizational Development within HR I sit on the HR Leadership Team reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources. 

This wonderful group of people I am lucky to lead is fortunate to partner with leadership across "the U" and our academic healthcare system to conduct strategic planning sessions, design and run employee experiences such as I am the U which is our first-day orientation program, executive coaching, team-building and intervention facilitation, change management and leadership, organizational design, conflict resolution, along with leadership and staff development programs. We also administer our engagement survey among other duties as assigned.

I am so lucky to have a very dedicated team who make this work come alive, every day at the highest levels, they make a difference and do their part together and transform lives at the U!

Assistant Vice President,                            Human Resources - Talent and Org. Development

Talent and Organizational Development (TOD) serves the University community on all things cultural, setting the stage and enabling leaders to create the right work environment in making the University a great place to work, learn, and grow. A part of engagement is talent management, which is creating structure around succession planning and career paths in addition to  interpreting employee surveys that can bring about positive change. Another large part of TOD is diversity and inclusion. Understanding that diversity of thought and backgrounds is what makes UM s special place to be is in the fabric of this organization. 

Organizational Development (OD) also serves the entire University community, largely working with leaders and their teams from strategic planning, team building, change management, team interventions, and one-on-one executive coaching. OD gets to the heart of issues and helps teams work through their differences in a proactive and professional manner. Confidentiality and trust, when working with leaders, is the staple of OD.

I am fortunate to be surrounded by truly talented professionals who are the fuel to the success of Talent and Organizational Development. These same people find their passion in training, development, and diversity with the only focus being on how to help others succeed and grow.

Executive Director of Talent & Organizational Development - Human Resources

Organizational Development is part of Workforce Engagement and Development at the University of Miami. OD at the University assists leaders, faculty and staff through change initiatives, strategic planning, and coaching. The OD team is committed to being an internal consultant and strategic partner.

Director of Organizational Development - Human Resources

Today's organizations operate in a rapidly changing environment. Consequently, the long term viability of any organization is its ability to effectively manage these changes, and the impact of these changes on its most important asset…its people. Organizational Development (OD) strategies assist leadership in building team strengths that improves and sustains organizational performance and efficiency.

Organizational Development Specialist - Human Resources

Everyday People by The HR Dad

Everyday People Podcast - By The HR Dad is about Everyday People and their Real Stories! Listen to the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts. For more information thehrdad.com.

Extraordinary things happen all around us, all the time, with everyday people just like you and me. We are all Smack Dab in the Middle of Life and this is where the magic happens. Behind every individual, there is a great big story. My podcast is dedicated to telling your big story.

Podcaster - Everyday People Podcast - By The HR Dad

The HR Dad

You know how people struggle with their personal lives at the intersection of navigating their professional career? We all know people who have this struggle. If this is you, you must know you are never alone. 

Many times people feel fractured, invisible and undervalued at home and or at work. I use the power of storytelling, humor, and authenticity to help people grow and believe. From my experience as a Dad, and as an HR leader, I give practical advice to begin to fill up the fractured cup of fulfillment. 

I love to write, think, speak and coach about the lessons learned from home and work. Leaders matter, people matter and you certainly matter!

Applebee's / Applesauce Inc.

As Regional HR Manager, I was responsible for the HR functions of an area of over 900 employees. I reported directly to the COO and VP of HR, and had a close working relationship with the Director of Operations for our area in South Florida.

My responsibilities included handling sensitive information investigations, recruiting, leadership and  compliance training.

Regional HR Manager

Gables Restaurant Management

I was the operating partner in this business venture.  I ran the day to day operations that included financials, hiring, training, marketing, quality assurance, and team building.

President

Applebee's

As the Training General Manager, I was responsible for the day to day operations of this business while managing a staff of over 60 employees. In this role, I was also charged with the training of new managers.

Training General Manager

Recognized as one of the 2021 TOP 50 Most Impactful People of LinkedIn by Ahmad Iman. I am also known as The HR Dad and a thought leader whose mission is to Serve & Inspire Others So That People can Grow. I am a good kind of obsessed with building great work environments so that people can succeed in all facets of their life.   

I am the author of the Smack Dab in the Middle of Life series. My passions are with all things people. In collaboration with my incredible wife, I have two wonderful kids, a nineteen-year-old son and a sixteen-year-old daughter who make me distinctly qualified to be the Dad. 

At work, I support a wonderful team who has taught me to learn, inspire and grow as the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Talent and Organizational Development at the fantastic University of Miami and Health System – UHealth. 

I cherish the time to write about HR, leadership, daily life. Thanks to my team, colleagues, network, and family, I always have plenty of material. Writer’s block is never a problem. Some say I can be very funny, sometimes serious but always authentic. 

👀 Specialties: 
Executive coaching • organizational development • listening • strategic planning/thinking • fun • the employee experience • culture transformation • human resources • recruiting • hiring • compensation negotiations • employee relations • conflict resolution & interventions • operations • leadership training and team building.🌞

Roger Brooks

American Real

Founder, American Real Publishing Company

Velocity Logic

Loyalty & Payments Executive

Entrepreneur Media

Entrepreneur Contributing Writer

Car IQ Inc.

Director, Merchant Development

Visions Federal Credit Union

Business Services Manager

ZipLine

Senior Vice President Business Development

FIS Global, VCMG

Vice President, Loyalty & Payments Strategy

Everyone Has A Story. 3X Bestselling Author. I Help Publish Your Story Into A Bestseller 📚

I live by one word: ASPIRE.

To me, aspire is about striving for something higher; beyond success, beyond achievement. It’s about lifting ideas, people, and possibilities to their fullest potential, and helping others reach levels they may not have believed were possible. It’s the compass that guides everything I do.

My work spans publishing, loyalty & payments innovation, and storytelling—but it’s all one mission: turning ideas into impact. Whether it’s guiding a first-time author to launch, helping a brand transform customer loyalty through payment as identity, or writing Vatican-themed thrillers that spark wonder, I’m focused on growth that lasts.

As founder of American Real Publishing (AR PRESS), I’ve helped bring hundreds of books to life across genres with a hybrid model that champions the author’s voice and legacy.

Through my loyalty/payments work, I’ve partnered across the fuel & convenience space to design programs where every transaction recognizes identity and rewards it in real time—bridging banks, brands, and customers for measurable outcomes.

As an author, my debut novel The Sacred Order released in 2025 as a real-world conclave unfolded—leading to a conversation on Fox News @ Night with Trace Gallagher and theologian Jonathan Morris about faith, leadership, and meaning.

How I create value:

Authors & creators: editorial guidance, launch strategy, and brand positioning that build readership and reviews—beyond “just a book.”

Brands & innovators: loyalty as a product, real-time rewards, and Payment = Identity frameworks that reduce costs and deepen connection.

Audiences & communities: through my American Real Podcast — Everyone Has A Story, where I’ve had the privilege to interview Evan Carmichael, Grant Cardone, Ed Mylett, Jeffrey Gitomer, Guy Kawasaki, Colin Cowherd, and hundreds more.

Readers & seekers: ideas, stories, and conversations that invite deep thoughts of faith, belief, and purpose.

If you’re an author with a story, a leader rethinking loyalty, or someone who resonates with this vision—let’s connect.

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