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The Women Talking About Learning Podcast

The Women Talking About Learning Podcast is, well, women talking about learning and development. Underrepresented in senior roles in the learning function, this podcast amplifies women’s voices talking about all things learning and development related. You can find more on our website www.womentalkingaboutlearning.com.
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Episodes

The Women Networks One

Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: hello@llarn.com Support us: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning Twitter/X: @WTAL_Podcast This episode explores networking from women's perspectives. How we build connections. What makes networking different for women. How communities can create opportunities and combat professional isolation. You will hear from three women who are building networks, supporting peers and creating spaces for genuine ...

Dec 09, 202539 minEp. 127

The More Content One

The Learning Podcast Festival takes place in London on 26 February 2026. Details are at https://podcastlearningfest.live . You can contact Women Talking About Learning at https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com . Support us at https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning . Email us at hello@llarn.com . This episode looks at how learning design is shifting in an AI driven world. New tools appear every week. Old assumptions keep moving. We explore what this means for people who build learning. What s...

Nov 25, 202545 minEp. 126

The Female Voice One

Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: hello@llarn.com Support us: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning Twitter/X: @WTAL_Podcast This episode looks at women’s voices. How they are heard. How they are silenced. What happens when we choose to amplify them. It is about confidence, power, bias and allyship. You will hear from two women using learning, science and leadership to shift systems and create impact. Full episode resources All the a...

Nov 10, 202543 minEp. 125

The Fun One

The "Fun One" episode features guests Jess Rogers, Elaine Gosden, and Dr. Kuva Jacobs, who delve into strategies for incorporating joy and engagement into learning and development. They discuss the varied nature of "fun" for different individuals, the importance of fostering genuine connection over forced activities, and how elements like humor, storytelling, and even physical movement can transform educational settings. The conversation also touches on the challenges of virtual learning post-COVID and the critical role of skilled facilitators in creating memorable, impactful experiences.

Oct 28, 202542 minEp. 124

The Data One

Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: hello@llarn.com Support us: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning Twitter/X: @WTAL_Podcast This episode explores women, data, and AI — where they intersect, why representation matters, and how we can build more inclusive paths into data science and analytics. Expect conversation on leadership, bias, and the realities of working in data-driven roles. Full episode resources All the articles, research, ...

Oct 14, 202534 minEp. 123

The LnD Books One (Part 2)

Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: hello@llarn.com Support: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning This episode explores writing, confidence, facilitation, and how learning happens inside teams. You’ll hear honest stories and practical insights from our guests. Full episode resources All the links, articles, and books mentioned are listed on our website: 👉 https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com/episodes/ Guests Hannah Brown — Author of...

Oct 01, 202531 minEp. 122

The LnD Books One (Part 1)

Contact Women Talking About Learning Website: https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com Email: hello@llarn.com Support: https://ko-fi.com/womentalkingaboutlearning This episode explores writing, confidence, facilitation, and how learning happens inside teams. You’ll hear honest stories and practical insights from our guests. Full episode resources All the links, articles, and books mentioned are listed on our website: 👉 https://womentalkingaboutlearning.com/episodes/ Guests Hannah Brown — Author of...

Sep 30, 202531 minEp. 121

The Chairing Conferences One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: How to MC, compère, or chair events What is typically expected of a conference session chair? - Academia Stack Exchange How to be a brilliant conference chair | Universities | The Guardian Chairing Events - The Turing Way What is the Role of ...

Sep 16, 202539 minEp. 120

The Juggling One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: Your Past Does Not Define You or Your Future - Skilled at Life No One Works Harder Than a Woman Who Doesn’t Like Asking for Help - luminate-group.co.uk Why Women Don’t Ask For Help - Thrive Global Why Do Women Find it Hard to Ask For Help? Th...

Sep 02, 202535 minEp. 119

The Culture One

This week’s first guest is Romy Alexandra. Romy is on a mission to humanise workplaces and learning spaces to accelerate high performance cultures. She specialises in designing and facilitating transformative experiences that integrate psychological safety, experiential learning, neuroscience, and sustained behaviour change. A former Peace Corps Volunteer and Fulbright Scholar, Romy brings a global perspective and nearly 15 years of international expertise spanning 85 countries across 4 continen...

Aug 19, 202532 minEp. 118

The Adult Learner One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: Adult learner - Wikipedia Purposeful Reflection | Learner Variability Project 1 Continuous learning challenges the working adult – how to provide organisational support? Laura Erkkilä, Annu-Riina Lamberg Fix the System, Not the Women by Laura Bates | Goodreads The impact o...

Aug 05, 202526 minEp. 117

The HR One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: Organisation design | Factsheets | CIPD Karren Brady's Women in Business & Tech Expo (@wibtexpo) • Instagram photos and videos Here's how you can incorporate confidence into your HR decision-making. Increase Your HR Courage: Replace Fear ...

Jul 22, 202529 minEp. 116

The Patriarchy One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: Women Rising: The Unseen Barriers Jacinda Ardern Captured the World. And Then She Walked Away. Nationwide boss: Women working at home risk missing out Nurturing Women’s Leadership: Building Strong Foundations Calling All Women: Supporting Oth...

Jul 08, 202536 minEp. 115

The Education One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: The Serviceberry Find Your WHY | Simon Sinek 4 Ways That Women Can Lead Authentically Developing Women’s Authenticity in Leadership Getting Real How High-Achieving Women Can Lead Authentically Why Women Hold The Key To Authentic Leadership Ba...

Jun 24, 202542 minEp. 114

The LnD Community One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: Personal Boardroom – Who is in yours? How to build a personal board for your career Comparative Analysis of Trust in Online Communities 6 Tips To Build Trust In Your Online Community Building trust in communities How To Develop A Community St...

Jun 10, 202539 minEp. 113

The Sales One

Our first guest is Kirsty Lewis. She is the founder of the School of Facilitation. Known for her passion for designing and delivering brilliant workshops that create purpose, ownership, safety and engagement, she is a convener of freelance facilitators and trainers through the SOF collective whilst supporting corporate clients to evolve their learning game. On the side she is dishing up SOFest 2025, a festival for all facilitators and trainers. www.schooloffacilitation.com https://www.linkedin.c...

May 27, 202539 minEp. 112

The Work Life Balance One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: What Job Seekers Really Want in 2025 Top 20 reasons we go to work Employees Seek Personal Value and Purpose at Work. Be Prepared to Deliver. This CEO Just Brilliantly Explained How Remote Work Will Change the World by 2030, and It's Next-Leve...

May 13, 202537 minEp. 111

The Content One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: What Is Human-Centered Design? Microlearning Add a heading in a Word document Are young people’s attention spans really shrinking? It’s more complex than you might think Are attention spans really collapsing? Data shows UK public are worried – but also see benefits from te...

Apr 28, 202548 minEp. 110

The Levelling Up One

Episode Links: Women Still Handle Main Household Tasks in U.S. Worries about life in 2025 Taking Out the Trash? That’s Still a Man’s Job, Even for the Liberal Coastal Elite Women in the Workplace 2019 Ask an Expert: How Do I Relaunch My Career After a Long Break? Pregnancy, maternity and returning to work: An employer’s guide Do Longer Maternity Leaves Hurt Women’s Careers? Welcome to the Risk Zone: The period in which women’s potential for motherhood is negatively impacting their employability ...

Apr 14, 202540 minEp. 109

The Accessibility One

Susi Miller is an internationally recognised expert in eLearning accessibility, dedicated to helping organisations create inclusive and effective digital learning experiences. With over 30 years’ experience in learning and development, she is passionate about ensuring accessibility is embedded in digital learning, not just as a compliance requirement but as a core principle of effective design. She is the author of Designing Accessible Learning Content, the definitive guide for learning professi...

Apr 01, 202543 minEp. 108

The Written Submissions One

Episode Links: Daily insights for people development professionals to transform workplace learning and performance together Women Know Exactly What They’re Doing When They Use ‘Weak Language’ Free writing Reflective Writing Skills The Transformative Power of Reflective Writing in Personal Development Hello Sunshine Women Know Exactly What They’re Doing When They Use ‘Weak Language’ Skills Hub menu Reflective writing How to Write With AI: Essential Guide, Tools, & Tips (2024) An introduction ...

Mar 17, 202536 minEp. 107

The Play One

Episode Links: Why Mentally Strong Women Aren't Afraid to Break the Rules Women Are Better Rule Followers Than Men — But What Does It Get Them? Play and Flow: Harnessing Flow Through the Power of Play in Adult Learning International Day of Play Finite game The Infinite Game Understanding your Play Style – An Illustrated Guide to Play Types Stuart Brown: Play is more than fun Play. Stuart Brown How To Fail So You Can Succeed Later Designing Playful Cities Is It Time to Leave Your Comfort Zone? Ho...

Mar 04, 202544 minEp. 106

The Transition One

Episode Links: Write down your thoughts and shred them to relieve anger, researchers say How to Deal with Guilt: 14 Tips for Coping YOUR FEAR IS BORING. I can say this with all honesty and authority, because I k… Life doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you How to Help Others Through a Difficult Transition Kaleidoscope Health and Care 9 Things to Do When Change Is Forced on You The Imposter Syndrome One The “in-between” times of transition are amazing opportunities for growth and reflection. T...

Feb 19, 202538 minEp. 105

The Profit One

Episode Links: Women feel the pain of losses more than men when faced with risky choices – new research Ask the Bitches: “Do Women Need Different Financial Advice Than Men?” The Gender Gap in Financial Health Children follow your example, not your advice. Finding a job and earning money Why do we make College graduates wear such dorky hats? Financial education in schools Workplace Learning Report Shopkeeper to Engineer What is a business case? Ethical Capitalism? Ethical Capitalism and the Role ...

Feb 04, 202541 minEp. 104

The Upskilling One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: 4 Reasons Why AI Hype Outpaces Investments And Adoption AI is showing "very positive" signs of eventually boosting GDP and productivity Upskilling and reskilling priorities for the gen AI era 17 ways technology could change the world by 2027 Reskilling in the Age of AI Dif...

Jan 21, 202543 minEp. 103

The Resilience One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: Being Intentional: 6 Ways to Be Intentional Every Day Bamboo scaffolding in Hong Kong Workplace Learning: Main Themes & Perspectives The psychological benefits of free writing River of Life exercise The Masculinity Trap Why Can’t A Woman ...

Jan 07, 202540 minEp. 102

The 100th One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com

Dec 17, 202428 minEp. 101

The Impact One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: Find Your Confidence 12 Things to become famous for Oliver Burkeman | Four Thousand Weeks: Time and How to Use It | Talks at Google Four Thousand Weeks CIPD Student Mmbership Model the behaviour you want to see more of (suitable from birth) Cultural Impact 'We caught the z...

Dec 10, 202443 minEp. 100

The Prejudice One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Women Talking ABout Learning is produced by Llarn Learning ©Llarn Learning Episode Links: We are all leaders whether we know it or not Flexible Family Leave is Lousy Feminism Culture Framework Bridging Perspectives, Unlocking Potential Accent Bias in Britain Accent Bias: How Can We Minim...

Nov 26, 202448 minEp. 99

The Ethics One

You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi . Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: Supporting Women: A Guide for Men | LinkedIn Business Success: Definition, Types, and Examples the future of business: ethical value creation Notebook LM: A threat to the Podcasting World Free AI Audio Tools You Won't Believe Exist Where is t...

Nov 12, 202449 minEp. 98
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