In this episode, we explore the subtle (and not-so-subtle)differences between teaching, training, and facilitation—and why they matter more than you might think. From accidental facilitators to seasoned pros, our guests share honest reflections, practical approaches, and cautionary talesabout what makes learning stick. We dive into the skills that set great facilitators apart, the common mistakes that derail engagement and impact, and why designing for learning transfer is non-negotiable. Whethe...
Apr 23, 2025•43 min
This episode uses artificial intelligence dive into neuroscience for learning, to look back at a Training Journal magazine and update it with current articles. Links include: Notebook LM Neuroscience and the learning brain: Is there a better way? Using neuroscience in learning Training Journal magazine January 2018 Thanks to TechSmith for providing Camtasia and Audiate for editing. Get involved in discussing this episode, especially it's AI creation, on LinkedIn. We want to know what you think, ...
Nov 24, 2024•18 min
This episode authors reflect on what they shared in their A Week In The Life Of series, links to their articles below: A week in the life of: The Editor of Training Journal A week in the life of: The CEO of a learning business community and Learning Network board member A week in the life of: A Leadership Development Manager A week in the life of: A Learning Community Manager A week in the life of: The Editor of Learning News Speakers include: Kim Ellis Rob Clarke Sheridan Webb Andy McCo...
Nov 05, 2024•27 min
Speakers include: Ercia Farmer Mark Brooks OBE Susan Poppola Jenny Muhlwa Helen Marshall Links from the podcast content: Flexjobs AI gender gap report Text to speech from Elevenlabs International Men’s Day Survey: Investigating gender equity in L&D If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook . If you want to keep up with everything Training Journal, subscribe to our newsletter ....
Oct 09, 2024•39 min
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories. This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article: https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-2-october-lots-of-stress-and-overwhelm-fears-about-skills-and-digital-timeout If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook . If you wan...
Oct 02, 2024•5 min
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories. This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article: https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-4-september-intelligent-managers-work-related-stress-and-job-hopping If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook . If you want to keep u...
Sep 04, 2024•4 min
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories. This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article: https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-21-august-switching-off-diversity-dive-in-cybersecurity-report-an-ai-investments This article is mentioned: https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/features/how-is-ai-affecting-employee-learning-and-development/ If you have something new...
Aug 21, 2024•3 min
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories. This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article: https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-14-august-ai-framework-memory-formation-and-increased-demand-for-employee-support These two podcasts are mentioned: Artificial intelligence in L&D - episode 313 AI and L&D: enhancing human capability - episode 314 If you have something new...
Aug 14, 2024•6 min
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories. This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article: https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-31-july-high-temperatures-ai-boom-threatened-fertility-challenges-at-work-and-fiverr-is-now-a-freelance-hiring-platform This is the book mentioned, Code Dependent: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Code-Dependent-Living-Shortlisted-Non-Fiction/dp/152909732...
Jul 31, 2024•3 min
In this episode, experts from the Learning and Development field discuss navigating disruption caused by AI, societal changes, and evolving learner behaviours. Key insights include leveraging disruption for innovation, the importance of accessibility in DEI efforts, and the shift towards meeting learners on modern platforms. Emphasising a purpose-driven approach, the episode provides actionable advice for leaders and trainers to harness change effectively. Speakers include: Laura Overton Niki Ho...
Jul 22, 2024•37 min
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important points! This podcast references stories you can read more about in this Newsflash article: https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-17-july-ai-productivity-killers-disability-inclusion-event-and-more If you want to join in the conversation on LinkedIn, this is your link! https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7219283733835624448 If you have something new to shar...
Jul 17, 2024•4 min
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important points! This podcast references stories you can read more about in this Newsflash article: https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-10-july-workload-increase-skills-development-paradox-sustainability-and-more If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook . If you want to keep up...
Jul 09, 2024•3 min
This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important points! This is referring to Newsflash 2nd July 2024 https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-3-july-freelance-network-university-not-good-enough-hr-companies-that-dont-get-recommended-and-of-course-more If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor Jo Cook . If you want to keep up with e...
Jul 03, 2024•3 min
This episode gathers insights from L&D leaders on AI's transformative role in education and training. It explores AI literacy, the evaluation of tools, and the ethical use of technology, emphasizing AI as both a tool and teammate. The discussion underscores the importance of human insight in leveraging AI to enhance learning outcomes. Speakers include: Trish Uhl Paul Westlake Cathy Hoy Ginette Tessier Erica Farmer Stella Collins Liz Naylor Emma Weber Matthe...
Apr 06, 2024•35 min
The TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through the Artificial Intelligence in workplace learning, including about digital adoption, impact on our L&D jobs and the opportunity of productivity growth. Speakers include: Paul Westlake Cathy Hoy Ginette Tessier Erica Farmer Stella Collins Liz Naylor Emma Weber Matthew Borg Binnaz Cubukcu Trish Uhl Links from the discussion: Pace of Change - Futrcolab Study from MIT Yolanda Gil, director of AI and data science initiatives at...
Feb 22, 2024•33 min•Ep. 313
The TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through the challenges, leadership and practitioner focus for workplace learning. Speakers include: Andrew Jacobs Daniel Taylor David Perring Gaëlle Watson Jon Kennard Paul Westlake Sue Stockdale Susi Miller Tom Brown Cathy Hoy Ginette Tessier Links from the discussion: CIPD report L&D: New challenges, new approaches Future of Jobs Report from the World Economic Forum TJ article Spotlight on critical reflection by Mary H...
Jan 26, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 312
The re-launched TJ podcast has a host of L&D experts talk through predictions and hopes for workplace learning in 2024. We talk about AI, hybrid work, organisational effectiveness, accessibility and more. Speakers include: Andrew Jacobs Daniel Taylor David Perring Gaëlle Watson Jon Kennard Paul Matthews Paul Westlake Stella Collins Sue Stockdale Susi Miller Tina Seth Tom Brown Cathy Hoy Ginette Tessier If you have something new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of...
Jan 11, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 311
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Jan 09, 2024•42 sec
Joanne Lockwood believes that the world isn’t just black and white but rather a multitude of perspectives that all have value and by taking a narrow view of our world we miss so much. In this interview she tells of her own identity journey to become a transgender woman, the reconciliation of family to this change, her new business and why diversity and inclusion is vital to organisations, communities, and families and why we must all be advocates of those seeking to ‘belong’. To contact Joanne a...
Aug 12, 2022•33 min
Welcome to the TJ Podcast: May 2022
May 11, 2022•25 min
Looking to the future: what does 2022 hold for organisations, their leaders and people? Questions under discussion: What do these changes mean to organisations and their people and how are we changing the way we manage people and processes as a result? What skills will we need in this need 21st century workplace and how do we ensure people are engaged in a fast-paced learning journey as skills are likely to continue to change at speed? What role will technology play in this new environment and h...
Jan 25, 2022•28 min
After a bit of a break the TJ Podcast is back! With a new format, this month we discuss mentoring with Rashim Mogha from Skillsoft, Jenn Labin from MentorcliQ, and Ady Howes from Digital Skills people - the fabulous Jo Cook is your host
Dec 07, 2021•52 min
Co-host Jo Cook turns the tables on Jon to look at his tenure of TJ since becoming editor back in 2017.
Sep 28, 2021•35 min
Here it is, friends. Have a listen as we very briefly wrap up four years of great audio content. (I'm hoping my replacement will carry it on)
Sep 21, 2021•35 min
He's back! Paul Matthews makes a return to the TJ podcast interview series to discuss his newest interest: learning workflows. For technical reasons too boring to explain there's no intro from Jon, but the conversation with Paul is as good as ever.
Sep 13, 2021•12 min
Jon chats to the founder of the Extraordinary Training Company, Jane Rennie, about Scotland, resilience, hospitality, train the trainer and much much more. Find out more about her here.
Aug 27, 2021•18 min
Kate, Jo and Jon discuss innovation myths, acquisitions, languishing, the 2040 office and more. Andrew Jacobs joins to talk about his podcast, 'Women talking about learning'. It's the last regular podcast with these three presenters! Don't miss out. Links: Cornerstone OnDemand enters definitive agreement to be acquired by Clearlake Capital Languishing: The new idiom in wellbeing We need to change how we teach innovation What will a day in the life of an office worker look like in the future?...
Aug 18, 2021•48 min
Jon talks to employment lawyer Hannah Ford about furlough, workplace tensions and the way to keep a disparate workforce together. Find out more about Hannah here.
Aug 13, 2021•11 min
Jon talks to CEO of Doodle Renato Profico about careers in tech, research into workplace meetings and more. Find out more about Renato here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/profico
Aug 09, 2021•7 min
Why has a man set up a podcast for women talking about learning? Andrew Jacobs is here to tell us. It's a great chat so give it a listen, and subscribe to Andrew's excellent podcast here .
Aug 06, 2021•15 min
