Belo Miguel Cipriani, digital inclusion strategist and founder of Oleb Media, joins the podcast to help us rethink accessibility. Learn how to overcome the intimidation factor of accessibility and engage in active digital inclusivity with Belo’s empowering recommendations. Belo shares his personal experience living with a disability and addresses the overwhelming learning curve of accessibility standards and guidelines. He offers actionable strategies and powerful questions to integrate into the...
Oct 26, 2023•47 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast David Dylan Thomas, Founder and CEO of David Dylan Thomas LLC and author of Design for Cognitive Bias , joins the podcast to share how L&D professionals can harness cognitive bias in their work. David reveals common cognitive biases, such as confirmation bias, illusion of control, loss aversion bias, and consistency bias, and provides strategies to influence your stakeholders with these in mind. We also discuss the challenges of workplace change and why differentiating between behavior change an...
Oct 11, 2023•30 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Mallory Flynn, Content Manager of Organizational and Career Development at ATD, joins the podcast to discuss the latest projects she’s been working on. Mallory shares what it was like to work behind the scenes on the newly released, ATD’s Organization Development Handbook, and how the book was specifically created to support L&D professionals navigate OD from an L&D lens. She also shares how the OrgDev conference has grown and evolved over the past year, including a brand new advisory board, RFP...
Sep 27, 2023•25 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Louise Hendey, CEO of Erickson Coaching International, joins the podcast to discuss how a coaching mindset can build critical skills and resiliency in the workplace. She shares common ways organizations leverage coaching, including leadership development, team collaboration, and innovation. Louise also describes the interconnected role that social connections and psychological safety play in building resilience, and provides examples of powerful coaching questions anyone can use for transformati...
Sep 14, 2023•48 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Kris Newbauer, Chief People Officer and Head of People and Talent at Rotary International and author of Aligning Instructional Design with Business Goals , breaks down his eight-step framework that TD professionals can apply to strategically identify business needs, define success, and design curriculum with evaluation in mind. Resources: · Kris’ new book: Aligning Instructional Design with Business Goals · Kris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristophernewbauer · Kris’ recent blog: htt...
Aug 30, 2023•32 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Markus Bernhardt, Chief Consultant for Endeavor Intelligence Insights, is an AI and digital transformation strategist. He joins the podcast to help us set realistic expectations about AI. He breaks down how large language models are built and explains why hallucinations in AI tools like Chat GPT will continue to occur. He also reveals how L&D professionals can leverage a deeper understanding of generative AI’s limitations to drive more meaningful conversations with AI suppliers and vendors that ...
Aug 16, 2023•48 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Destery Hildenbrand, XR Solution Architect at Intellezy, joins the podcast to discuss extended reality (XR), and its evolving role in L&D. Destery defines XR, AR, VR, and MR with a quick “reality check”. He shares his impressions of the Apple Vision Pro product announcement and the implications new immersive technologies like this may have for L&D, workplaces, and our everyday lives. Resources: · Destery on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/desteryhildenbrand · TD at Work guide: https://www....
Jul 27, 2023•38 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Annie Murphy Paul, author of The Extended Mind , joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of thinking outside of the brain. Our conversation explores how to enhance our thinking abilities by harnessing the power of our bodies, our environments, and the people around us. Resources: AMP’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/anniemurphypaul AMP’s Website: https://anniemurphypaul.com/ The Science of Creativity newsletter: https://anniemurphypaul.substack.com/ AMP’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/an...
Jul 12, 2023•49 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Bryant Galindo, founder of CollabsHQ and a workplace mediator and executive coach, joins the podcast to discuss conflict resolution tools every modern learner should know. Bryant defines mediation and highlights the similarities and differences between coaching and mediation. Bryant shares communication techniques to create more productive dialogues. We also discuss navigating stress, strategies to use when you have a disagreement with someone and exercises to find common ground. Resources: Brya...
Jun 28, 2023•31 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Anastasia Deduykhina, founder of Consciously Digital, joins the podcast to discuss digital wellbeing. Anastasia shares how digital transformation is impacting key workplace skills, including learning, memory, active listening, and critical thinking. She provides suggestions to regain focus, reduce stress, create boundaries with digital devices, and reconnect with our bodies. Resources: Anastasia on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/anastasiadedyukhina Consciously Digital: https://www.consciou...
Jun 21, 2023•51 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Amanda Smith, Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer at the City of Alexandria, joins the podcast to discuss her approach to innovation in the government sector. Amanda shares her four-pillar approach to creating a culture that cultivates innovation and provides examples of how to rethink your strategy for leadership, workforce, processes, and partnerships. Resources: · Amanda Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-smith-08320711 · Amanda’s TD at Work, “Self-Directed Learning Made S...
Jun 08, 2023•46 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Lenny Grinberg, Director of Business Development and Account Management at RWS, joins the podcast to discuss why localization matters. He shares the differences between translation and localization and reveals the biggest mistake content creators make when it comes to translating content. Lenny offers his perspective on the potential risks and benefits of free translation tools and how L&D professionals can enhance the user experience by changing their approach to translating content. Resources:...
May 18, 2023•41 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Stella Lee, chief learning strategist at Paradox Learning, shares her take on the current landscape of AI. Stella provides strategic questions everyone should be asking as they evaluate AI and its evolving role in L&D and the future of work, predicts how L&D roles will change, and gives recommendations to navigate the AI revolution happening all over the world. Resources: Stella on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellal/ Paradox Learning: https://paradoxlearning.com/ Futu...
May 03, 2023•55 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Megan Torrance, CEO and founder of TorranceLearning , joins the podcast to share how to get started with data and analytics. Megan provides a framework for talent development professionals to archive, analyze, and act on workplace learning data, whether you are a beginner or a long-time data user. Resources: Megan’s new book: Data and Analytics for Instructional Designers Megan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megantorrance TorranceLearning website: https://www.torrancelearning.com/...
Apr 13, 2023•37 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Luke Hobson, Senior Instructional Designer and Program Manager at MIT xPRO, joins the podcast to share the value of blogging and why talent development professionals should leverage it in their work. He describes how blogging can help repackage content and how to implement it in organizations today. We also discuss the active learning benefits of writing a blog, and how to build both your personal brand and knowledge base by blogging on social platforms like LinkedIn. Resources: Luke’s website: ...
Mar 30, 2023•44 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Betty Dannewitz, founder of ifyouaskbetty and immersive experience designer at Ken Blanchard Companies, joins us to discuss imposter syndrome. She shares her own personal experience and research on the topic as we chat about why it happens, the way it manifests, and strategies to defeat your “imposter monster”. Betty also shares a variety of resources to diver deeper if you want to learn more about imposter syndrome. Resources: · Betty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifyouaskbetty · Bet...
Mar 16, 2023•41 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Tanya Boyd, Learning Experience Architect at Insights, joins the podcast to share the power of activating awareness. By developing this skill, Tanya shows how we can achieve our goals and unlock future outcomes with more efficiency and effectiveness. She defines various types of awareness and examples of each, how they work together, and the role of awareness in our digital world today. She also provides a series of questions you can immediately apply to improve performance results. Tanya on Lin...
Feb 22, 2023•42 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Under the Hood of Chat GPT with Myra Roldan Myra Roldan is a talented technologist, TEDx speaker, and go-to expert on new and emerging technologies. She joins the podcast to discuss new AI tools on the market and what to know about the generative AI chatbot everyone is talking about: Chat GPT. Myra defines AI and Chat GPT and provides various AI tools and use cases that can enhance your L&D workflow. Myra also predicts how new generative AI tools will shape the workforce and how anyone can start...
Feb 01, 2023•46 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Monique Russell, founder of Clear Communication Solutions, joins the podcast to discuss how to cultivate your public speaking skills. She shares her public speaking framework and its interconnected relationship with emotional intelligence. Monique reveals techniques to enhance any conversation or speaking opportunity – including influencing stakeholders and sponsors, communicating the value of your work, leading empathetic conversations, and more. Resources: Clear Communications Solutions: https...
Jan 25, 2023•39 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Cindy Huggett, virtual training expert and consultant, joins us on the podcast to discuss the evolving role of virtual trainers to learning experience facilitators. We chat about the mindset shift all trainers and facilitators need to make, how to reframe your relationship with technology, and various strategies to enhance your facilitation skills, no matter what learning environment you use. Resources: Cindy Huggett’s website: https://www.cindyhuggett.com/ Cindy’s new book: https://www.td.org/b...
Jan 11, 2023•40 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast Jake Gittleson, Senior Expert of Learning Design at McKinsey & Company and Co-Host of the Learning Geeks podcast, joins ATD Accidental Trainer to share a modern approach to apprenticeship. We discuss how to use cognitive apprenticeship for everyday learning and Jake describes how to create a culture that encourages bidirectional relationships where everyone can be both a teacher and learner in your organization. Jake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-gittleson Learning Geeks podcast:...
Dec 21, 2022•40 min•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast JD Dillon, chief learning officer at Axonify and founder of LearnGeek, joins Accidental Trainer to share how L&D teams can support their workplace through disruption. We discuss several topics inspired by his new book, The Modern Learning Ecosystem, including: how a mindset shift is the critical first step to navigating constant change; how organizations can use the Modern Learning Ecosystem Framework to create right-fit solutions; the role of technology in learning ecosystems; and advice for an...
Dec 07, 2022•40 min•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast This week, Shannon Martin, former director of communications at Podbean, joins Accidental Trainer to discuss the growing popularity of podcasting. Shannon shares how podcasting is changing the L&D landscape and why you should jump on the trend if you haven’t already. Tune in for tips on how to get started, including figuring out your “why” and how to pilot and segment a new initiative with small groups in your organization. Shannon also recommends what to prioritize no matter how limited your re...
Nov 23, 2022•32 min•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast Jeremy Utley, director of executive education at Stanford’s d.school, joins the podcast to share how anyone can innovate by building their ability to be creative. Jeremy reveals misconceptions about creativity, defines “Ideaflow,” and how your team can achieve it. He shares strategies to discern good ideas from bad ones by creating a lab environment. Jeremy covers other topics from his new book, Ideaflow , including how teams can best develop and select ideas, and the impact of ideating with rem...
Nov 10, 2022•39 min•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, founder of Your Instructional Designer, joins the podcast to discuss social learning. She describes how advocating for better needs-analysis with stakeholders and clients led her to social learning solutions. Nicole shares an easy-to-understand definition of social learning and describes crucial elements like feedback and reflection. Nicole provides examples of digital technology that help enable social learning opportunities, and shows how she differentiates between s...
Oct 26, 2022•40 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast Carrie Addington joins us on the podcast to share how the internal ATD facilitation team came together to write their new book, Facilitation in Action: Finding Your Authentic Training Style . Carrie and her co-authors worked together to address a common challenge they see participants grapple with in their trainings: How do you execute facilitation best practices while still honoring who you are as a unique individual? And, how can you master the mechanics of facilitation while simultaneously de...
Oct 12, 2022•26 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast Heidi Kirby, host of the BLOC podcast, joins us on ATD Accidental Trainer to share her take on learning experience design. She discusses the origins and evolution of instructional design, and its relationship with learning experience design. As a PhD candidate in instructional design and technology, she talks about the interdisciplinary components in both instructional and learning experience design and influences any designer should be thinking about in their solutions, such as the role of lear...
Sep 28, 2022•34 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast Matt Gjertsen, founder and Chief Learning Officer of Better Every Day Studios, joins us on the podcast to discuss how to formalize your onboarding process. He shares his approach for designing effective onboarding with a three part strategy, and covers considerations for virtual onboarding. He also highlights the advantages to adapting in-person onboarding with blended learning solutions, reveals how defining your onboarding processes can create intentional culture, and how L&D can be a driver f...
Sep 07, 2022•41 min•Ep 18•Transcript available on Metacast Ryne Sherman, the Chief Science Officer of Hogan Assessments, joins us on the podcast to clear up misconceptions about personalities and how we measure them. He describes the complexity involved in evaluating personalities, whether personality is changeable over time, and how we can use personality assessments in the workplace. Ryne also reveals the challenges that exist without regulations in the personality assessments space, and recommendations TD professionals can take when considering an as...
Aug 24, 2022•32 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast Nataly Kogan joins us on the Accidental Trainer podcast to share how to escape from daily burnout. Her own personal journey to find healing, happiness, and work she loved without sacrificing her wellbeing led her to write her latest book, The Awesome Human Project. Nataly defines burnout, addresses the systemic issues that cause it, and shares how you can recover. She reveals daily practices to build emotional fitness and refuel your energy. We also chat about other topics from her book, includi...
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