Getting your ideas across clearly is a critical skill in any career. However, speaking to an audience is one of the greatest fears people have. In this episode we will discuss how to improve the way you communicate ideas. My guest is an expert communicator who has trained leaders around the world to communicate effectively. Barry J. McLoughlin is the President of TLC Transform Leaders Consultants Inc. – a leadership communications firm in Ottawa Canada – with over three decades of experience as ...
Jul 07, 2022•47 min•Ep 86•Transcript available on Metacast The Indigenous Conservation curriculums, for elementary and high school students, are beautiful and insightful learning resource produced by the United Nations Association in Canada (UNAC). They were launched in June 2022 to coincide with Indigenous History Month and World Environment Day. In this episode, the CEO of the United Nations Association in Canada discusses these fantastic resources, how it teaches about Indigenous cultures and ways to protect the natural world. We also talk about how ...
Jun 24, 2022•32 min•Ep 85•Transcript available on Metacast In the sixth episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events in collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 – we discuss the nuances of programming a hybrid event. With less than a week until The Learning Ideas Conference in NYC and online, in this episode we discuss many ways that participants can connect and network during the conference. My guest, the founder and chair of the conference, also shares tips on how to help connect the online and in person audience in ...
Jun 10, 2022•28 min•Ep 84•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode I reflect on the Learning Technologies Conference 2022 and my experience attending the conference in May 2022 in London. The following are the links to the people and resources that I discuss in the episode: Learning Technologies, London: https://www.learningtechnologies.co.uk Learning Technologies Conference 2022: https://www.learningtechnologies.co.uk/welcome/conference/conference-programme Donald Taylor: https://donaldhtaylor.co.uk Talk: Creating a high performance culture in ...
Jun 03, 2022•26 min•Ep 83•Transcript available on Metacast In the sixth episode of the special series – Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 – we discuss some important considerations on how to design the physical space of a hybrid event. To truly bridge the in-person and online experience, there are key ways of designing the space, technology, and professional support to blend the experience. We discuss how and why it’s important to think about space differently in the hybrid world. In-person events are slowly retu...
May 18, 2022•33 min•Ep 82•Transcript available on Metacast How can university and high school educators design projects for their students that combine active learning, group work, research and have an impact beyond the classroom? In this episode I speak to a professor who has designed a fantastic project for her students that not only provides a multifaceted learning experience but also has real-world implications. Dr. Heidi Tworek is a Canada Research Chair (Tier II) and Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia, jointly appointed at t...
May 04, 2022•37 min•Ep 81•Transcript available on Metacast Discussing the latest trends, tips to incorporate learning in the workplace, and the upcoming Canadian eLearning Conference with someone at the center of the workplace learning technologies industry in Canada. Dr Cindy Plunkett is Director of Learning Design & Development at PointClickCare, a platform that connects data in the care sector. She is also the Executive Director of the Canadian eLearning Conference, the first conference in Canada to focus on learning technologies in the workplace. Wi...
Apr 27, 2022•42 min•Ep 80•Transcript available on Metacast In the fifth episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 – we discuss the nuances of programming a hybrid event. Scheduling a hybrid event in a way that integrates those attending in person and those online, requires specific strategies. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conferen...
Apr 20, 2022•32 min•Ep 79•Transcript available on Metacast Creating something new is never a linear process, there are ups and downs along the way. However, there are striking similarities in the process of different types of creative work. Understanding these similarities enables us to make the best of each aspect of the creative process. To discuss this, I am joined by an artist who teaches her students to embrace the creative process. Prof Jinny Yu is an internationally recognized artist and professor of visual arts at the University of Ottawa. Her p...
Apr 13, 2022•53 min•Ep 78•Transcript available on Metacast Policy makers around the world are faced with complex and quickly changing issues that they need to understand in order to design public policy. Learning effectively and continuously is imperative to them managing the shifting landscape. To discuss new and impactful ways of learning, I’m joined by an expert in the field of learning for policy makers and government leaders. Francois Gagnon is Vice-President of Learning at the Institute on Governance (IOG), an organization in Ottawa that is dedica...
Apr 06, 2022•43 min•Ep 77•Transcript available on Metacast Constructive feedback is essential to learning, both in the workplace and beyond. But giving feedback does not always have the intended outcomes. My guest in this episode has trained and provided feedback to senior leaders across industries around the world. Laura Peck is Co-founder and Senior Partner of Transform Leaders in Ottawa Canada. For over 30 years, Laura has trained and coached CEOs, Deputy Ministers, Ministers, and C-Suite Executives in the public, private, and non-profit sectors arou...
Mar 30, 2022•45 min•Ep 76•Transcript available on Metacast This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. To mark the occasion, I am joined by the United Kingdom’s former Health Secretary, who is working to improve the outcomes for all children with dyslexia and neurodivergence. The Rt Hon Matt Hancock is the Member of Parliament for West Suffolk in the UK and served as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care from 2018 to 2021. Matt is proud to be dyslexic, but this has not always been the case. Going through school without knowing he had dyslexia,...
Mar 23, 2022•32 min•Ep 75•Transcript available on Metacast In the fourth episode in the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 - we will discuss the reasons for selecting a specific technology platform, the pros and cons of not selecting an off-the-shelf platform, and how to start designing an online experience. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas C...
Mar 16, 2022•35 min•Ep 74•Transcript available on Metacast Learning is about being open to the possibility of changing our minds. Without the ability to constantly learn and change our minds, it is impossible to live in harmony with other people and the world around us. I’m joined by someone who has made it her mission to connect with people from all walks of life and share the stories that make us human. Anne Mahon is an author and the 14th chancellor of the University of Manitoba in Canada. With a deep interest in people, their stories and making mean...
Mar 08, 2022•46 min•Ep 73•Transcript available on Metacast Heidi Bernhardt is the founder of the Centre for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADDAC), a charity dedicated to awareness, education, and advocacy for ADHD. There are many misconceptions on what ADHD is and particularly on how it impacts adults in the workplace. Over the past 30 years, Heidi has made it her mission to raise awareness and understanding on all aspects of ADHD and how it impacts people in all stages of life. Heidi Bernhardt, is a psychiatric nurse by training, mother of three grown sons wi...
Mar 02, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep 72•Transcript available on Metacast Intelligence is an area that we don’t truly understand. Only recently have we started to understand and acknowledge the different strengths of neurodiversity. We are still learning about the many different forms of intelligence in other living organisms. Is it optimal to base AI on a narrow definition of human intelligence, or is there a lot more for us to learn? In her book, A Human Algorithm, Flynn Coleman highlights the many forms of intelligence that exists in other living organisms and the ...
Feb 23, 2022•53 min•Ep 71•Transcript available on Metacast The Learning and Development (L&D) Global Sentiment Survey takes the pulse of where workplace learning is headed this year. With thousands of L&D professionals from around the world answering the key question of “What will be hot in workplace L&D in 2022?” this survey for nine years provided a unique overview of what is happening in workplace learning. In this episode, I’m thrilled to have back on the podcast the person who founded and runs the Learning & Development Global Sentiment Survey. Don...
Feb 16, 2022•36 min•Ep 70•Transcript available on Metacast Nancy Knowlton is the co-founder and CEO of Nureva Inc., an award-winning technology company that builds audio conferencing solutions that supports hybrid meetings and learning experiences. There are many important elements to effective learning and collaboration. The ability to hear clearly is one of those important issues that can easily be ignored when we think about innovative ways of learning and working. However, Nureva addresses this important issue with an innovative patented technology ...
Feb 09, 2022•43 min•Ep 69•Transcript available on Metacast In the third episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 - we will explore the latest tech platforms available on the market and what to consider when demoing these technologies. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will explore the different aspects of how to cr...
Feb 02, 2022•45 min•Ep 68•Transcript available on Metacast In the second episode of the special series - Reinventing Hybrid Learning Events with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022 - we will explore how to select the right technology that powers the online components of a hybrid event. In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will explore the different aspects of how to create a successf...
Dec 15, 2021•35 min•Ep 67•Transcript available on Metacast Lack of access and equity to receiving a good education has been exacerbated during the last year and a half. The need to address these gaps is more important than ever. In Canada, the Catapult program within the Rideau Hall Foundation, is addressing this problem directly. Catapult is a national, community-building platform that aims to increase equity of learning access in youth across Canada. It does this by channeling resources to community programs, helping them build know-how, capacity, fun...
Dec 08, 2021•35 min•Ep 66•Transcript available on Metacast It is never too late to learn a new skill, however learning at different stages in life may require different strategies. Yoga is recognized for having incredible health benefits throughout life. But learning yoga for the first time at the age of 50, 60, 70 or 80 requires some different strategies. Georgia Morissette teaches yoga to seniors in Ottawa, Canada. Georgia is herself in her 70s, and she started to learn yoga after the age of 50, when chronic back pain was impacting the quality of her ...
Dec 01, 2021•57 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast It is never too late to learn a new skill, however learning at different stages in life may require different strategies. Yoga is recognized for having incredible health benefits throughout life. But learning yoga for the first time at the age of 50, 60, 70 or 80 requires some different strategies. Georgia Morissette teaches yoga to seniors in Ottawa, Canada. Georgia is herself in her 70s, and she started to learn yoga after the age of 50, when chronic back pain was impacting the quality of her ...
Dec 01, 2021•57 min•Ep 65•Transcript available on Metacast Innovation and civic engagement are important elements for a thriving community and country. Fostering an environment where people can learn to be innovative, and supported in contributing to their community, requires a multitude of different programs and organizations. The organization in Canada that works to connect these efforts, and develops programs that impact and unite people across Canada, is the Rideau Hall Foundation. The Rideau Hall Foundation is a nation-building charity that was est...
Nov 24, 2021•35 min•Ep 64•Transcript available on Metacast In-person events are slowly returning, and the future is hybrid. Creating a successful hybrid class, conference, or meeting requires new skills. In this collaboration with The Learning Ideas Conference 2022, we will discuss what it takes to create a successful hybrid experience. Over the months leading up to the conference, we will explore different aspects of a hybrid event and follow the journey as The Learning Ideas Conference prepares a new hybrid experience for June 2022. The Learning Ideas...
Nov 17, 2021•26 min•Ep 63•Transcript available on Metacast What we value in education greatly informs both the kind of research that takes place and the technologies that are developed in support. Globally there are countless important skills that people learn, or should learn, that are not currently valued as part of a good education. Educational research findings and the tools offered by learning technologies can contribute to more effective and engaging learning design. But are there important skills that are not being developed because they are igno...
Nov 10, 2021•58 min•Ep 62•Transcript available on Metacast Highly skilled tradespeople are in great demand, but there can be some significant barriers that prevent talented individuals from completing their training. Learning disabilities, essential skills gaps, or language barriers can prevent top talent from entering, or remaining, in the skilled trades workforce. To address these obstacles, the Government of New Brunswick in Canada has become a leader in innovative solutions to meet training needs. Dr Lori Leach is Director of Virtual Learning Strate...
Nov 03, 2021•40 sec•Ep 61•Transcript available on Metacast Rapid learning is critical in a crisis, as well as in a quickly changing business landscape. However, doing it well, particularly in a crisis, requires individuals and organizations to integrate well practiced learning strategies into the regular workflow long before a crisis occurs. The Scan-Orient-Decide-Act (SODA) loop is a strategy that has been used by the military and businesses alike to continuously notice where improvements can be made and learn to make them quickly. To explain how rapid...
Oct 27, 2021•38 min•Ep 60•Transcript available on Metacast Developing a global mindset is an important part of educating young people in our interconnected world. An essential part of this process is to travel and learn in different contexts. This is exactly what Semester at Sea does. University students spend a semester taking their courses on a ship while traveling to ten different countries on three continents. Their classes take on a new life as the courses are embedded in the context of the countries that they visit. My guest in this episode discus...
Oct 20, 2021•39 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast Where would we be without people who excelled in the trades? Skills such as carpentry, auto mechanics, hairdressing, cooking, and plumbing, only to name few, are an essential part of our daily lives. Training for excellence in the trades is not only critical to all of us, but also to the individuals who want to have fulfilling careers in the trades. To discuss the importance of training for excellence in the trades, and how we can make that a reality, I am joined by an expert in vocational educa...
Oct 11, 2021•34 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast 
