ATD Accidental Trainer

ATD Accidental Trainer is an ATD podcast featuring bimonthly interviews with industry experts who share stories and tips about how to grow your training career. Hosted by Alexandria Clapp, ATD Accidental Trainer covers trends, strategies, and actionable information for talent development professionals.

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Episodes

Working on Your Long Game with Dorie Clark

Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal author and one of the Top 50 Business Thinkers in the World according to Thinkers50, joins us to discuss the importance of networking, how far out to plan your long game and Dorie's secret long game plan. Dorie Clark Dorie's Assessment The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World , by Dorie Clark...

Jan 26, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 2

Develop Your Influence with Vivian Blade

Influence, at its core, is all about authenticity and relationship building, says Vivian Blade, president and CEO of Experts in Growth Leadership Consulting. Listen to this episode of the podcast to find out how to develop your power of influence. Vivian Blade Influence in Talent Development (book) Vivian on LinkedIn Be Less Zombie , by Elvin Turner and Richard Johnston Never Split the Difference , by Chris Voss (audio version) Don't Drop the Mic, by T.D. Jakes...

Jan 12, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 1

Transformation and Customization of Learning in 2021

Host Lisa Spinelli takes a look back at the most common themes for the year of 2021 on The Accidental Trainer podcast, transformation and customization, and what is coming up for 2022.

Dec 29, 2021•22 min•Season 3Ep. 29

How to Start an L&D Podcast with Brent Schlenker and Chris van Wingerden

Brent Schlenker and Chris van Wingerden, co-hosts of the popular IDIODC podcast from dominKnow, fill us in on how they started their podcast and provide listeners with valuable insights into starting one of your own. Instructional Designers in Offices Drinking Coffee (IDIODC) podcast dominKnow YouTube IDIODC episodes IDIODC LinkedIn Group...

Dec 15, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 27

Amir Ghannad on Becoming an Accountable and Transformative Leader

In this episode of T he Accidental Trainer podcast, Leadership Coach and Founder of the Ghannad Group Amir Ghannad discusses how intent and demeanor are imperative in leadership development. Amir relays some of the seven hidden saboteurs he outlined in his book to help our listeners become true transformative leaders. The Ghannad Group Amir Ghannad The Transformative Leader...

Dec 01, 2021•25 min•Season 3Ep. 26

Communication and EQ are the Keys to Being a Great Leader with Eddie Turner

Leadership Consultant and podcast host Eddie Turner focuses on the keys to unlocking your great leadership potential in this episode of the Accidental Trainer . Eddie breaks down the role of an organization in developing their leaders as well as how to stand out as a leader in your organization today and everyday by using your communication and EQ skills. Eddie Turner Keep Leading! podcast 140 Simple Messages to Guide Emerging Leaders...

Nov 17, 2021•36 min•Season 3Ep. 25

Brian Washburn on his Formula for Impactful Learning

Co-founder and CEO of Endurance Learning Brian Washburn joins us to discuss his book, What's Your Formula? Brian divulges the secrets to mixing up a good learning design and strategy as well as what you should do if you create an explosion. What's Your Formula? Endurance Learning Train Like a Champion (podcast)...

Nov 03, 2021•31 min•Season 3Ep. 24

The Power of Personalized Learning for Building Future Skills with Kelly Palmer

Kelly Palmer, chief learning and talent officer at Degreed and co-author of the book The Expertise Economy, joins us to talk about the power and importance of customized and personalized learning experiences. We discuss how to gather the data you need to create those experiences, how we're designing our learning and professional lives and much more. Kelly Palmer Degreed Lens 2021 The Expertise Economy...

Oct 20, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 23

Martha Soehren on Why Mentors are Integral to Career Success

Executive Development Advisor and Coach Martha Soehren has thrived in the field of talent development for decades and she didn't rise to the top by herself; mentors and champions played a big part in how Martha got ahead. She relays tips for our listeners on how to pick the right mentors and how to work with them for maximum benefit. Martha Soehren

Oct 05, 2021•30 min•Season 3Ep. 22

Reinventing Leadership with Leah Clark

In this episode of The Accidental Trainer , Senior Director of Leadership Development at GP Strategies Leah Clark joins us to discuss how leaders are reinventing themselves. We also chat about what talent development professionals can do to develop their future leaders, how leaders can help to retain employees during the Great Resignation, and much more. Leah Clark GP Strategies...

Sep 20, 2021•32 min•Season 3Ep. 21

Kimo Kippen Discusses Why Today is a Pivotal Moment for L&D

Founder of Aloha Learning Advisors Kimo Kippen joins the podcast to discuss why today is learning and development's day in the sun. We chat about the swift adoption of learning platforms, the transformation of workplace environments, and his co-founded volunteer organization L&D Cares. Aloha Learning Advisors Kimo Kippen L&D Cares Forward-Focused Learning...

Sep 08, 2021•44 min•Season 3Ep. 20

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