Melissa Daimler, CLO of Udemy, and former ATD board member joins the Accidental Trainer podcast to discuss how to redesign workplace culture. She defines system thinking and describes how she applies this mindset and approach to change the way people work together. Melissa provides practical guidance on addressing culture gaps and operationalizing a continuous review of behaviors, practices, and processes. No matter what your role is within your organization, Melissa shares how you can be a cult...
Jul 21, 2022•36 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Blair Bloomston, CEO of GameNation, joins us to discuss how to enhance our relationships, interpersonal skills, and joy at work. She shares improv techniques to cultivate active listening, failure stories and how mistake-making builds empathy, and how to rebuild connection with simple practices. She also gives us a preview of her upcoming TD magazine article on leveraging game dynamics to improve any relationship, communication, or learning activity. Find Blair on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin....
Jul 06, 2022•40 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast Diana Howles, CEO and Co-Owner of Howles Associates and author of Next Level Virtual Training , joins the podcast to discuss her virtual training capability model, how she identifies evergreen training principles amidst ever-changing technology, and how to support hybrid (or live online mixed) learners in our modern workplaces. We also chat about applying learner experience design to virtual training, and how to advance your virtual facilitation skills with the models and principles she’s provid...
Jun 23, 2022•29 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Lisa Spinelli says goodbye to her hosting role and passes the torch to the podcast’s new host, Alexandria Clapp. Lisa shares the journey of launching the Accidental Trainer podcast and reflects on some of the topics that have been discussed over the past few years. She recalls favorite moments that made her laugh and taught her new lessons. Lisa also introduces Alexandria Clapp, a fellow content manager at ATD, and they discuss Alexandria’s background and the perspective she hop...
Jun 08, 2022•15 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast RealizeIt CEO Manoj Kulkarni joins us to discuss adaptive learning. He describes how adaptive learning has evolved over the years, why it’s necessary to customize learning for individual employees, how personalized learning can improve performance at scale, how to implement adaptive learning in a talent management strategy, some obstacles still facing adaptive learning, and more. Find Manoj on LinkedIn: Manoj Kulkarni Learn more about RealizeIt: https://www.realizeitlearning.com/...
Jun 01, 2022•32 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast The Overnight Trainer’s Sarah Cannistra joins us on the podcast to discuss how she started her own consulting business. Sarah found herself misaligned in her previous corporate role, despite having things she really loved about her job. She shares how she pushed back on advice like “don’t rock the boat”, her first challenges as a first- time business owner, why she started coaching, how she discovered her differentiators, the power of saying yes and no, how she turned her side gig into a full ti...
May 11, 2022•35 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Marcus Buckingham, New York Times bestselling author, speaker and business consultant, joins us for an extra long, extra fun episode. We covered a lot of ground here about his new book, Love + Work , how talent development pros and managers can help their employees find meaningful work by discovering their red threads, how unique we all really are and how to find those threads we have to really look deep within. Marcus Buckingham Love + Work Marcus Buckingham Company ADP Research Institute...
Apr 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Director of Learning at Circulo Cara North joins us on the podcast to discuss the need for and how to create customized learning assessments. Cara gives her take on work-based scenario training, personalizing compliance training, long-term learning success and much more. Cara North ATD22 in Orlando
Apr 13, 2022•40 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, crowd-favorite speakers Bridgett McGowen and Rick Lozano join us to discuss why the ATD International Conference and Expo is so important to them and their careers; how the unexpected can happen at any point and time during the conference and leave you with a life-long lasting impression! They also discuss why going in-person this year was a must for them and what you can expect to see from these two, separately, in the year to come. Stick around until the end of the episode for...
Mar 30, 2022•25 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast Sounding Board CEO and Co-founder Christine Tao joins us for an in-depth look at how coaching can transform leaders and employees. We discuss how the market has changed for leadership coaches and the skill of coaching as well as the biggest myths around leadership coaching. Christine Tao Sounding Board...
Mar 16, 2022•23 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Whitney Johnson, CEO of Disruption Advisors and author of Smart Growth , joins the podcast to discuss The Great Aspiration, how to determine your place on the S curve, why it's important to have an action board, and how to jump to the next S curve with confidence. We also chat about how leaders can impact their employee's growth with the assessments and insights presented in her new book. Smart Growth Disrupt Yourself podcast Whitney Johnson HBR article Whitney's assessment *The giveaway is now ...
Mar 02, 2022•40 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast Chris Thorne, retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer and Founder and Owner of Chris Thorne Consulting, joins us to discuss his journey from being in uniform to the field of HR and talent development. Chris Thorne Chris Thorne Consulting Gary Sinise San Diego chapter San Diego Military Council...
Feb 23, 2022•43 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Freelance eLearning Designer and Creator of the eLearning Designer's Academy Tim Slade give us his tips on how to develop and showcase an instructional design portfolio. Tim Slade @sladetim eLearning Designer's Academy
Feb 09, 2022•22 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 29•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 27•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 26•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 25•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 24•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 23•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 22•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast DoorDash's Head of Learning and Development Brandi Nicole Johnson discusses how DEI is the first thought in developing their workplace culture. She shares tips on how to create an inclusive, employee-first culture whether that's for in-person, virtual or hybrid work environments. Brandi Nicole Johnson Brandi on LinkedIn DoorDash...
Aug 25, 2021•29 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast ATD's Director of Conferences and Events Apryl Savino, Vice President of Learning Courtney Vital and Director of Marketing Kristen Fyfe-Mills, all join me for this episode of The Accidental Trainer . We get a peek into what to expect at ATD21, our education courses and certificate programs, and discuss why ATD21 remains the best talent development conference to advance your career. ATD21 ATD Education Offerings...
Aug 18, 2021•17 min•Ep 17•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode of The Accidental Trainer , global learning partner Elizabeth Fine reaches out to fellow former K-12 teachers looking to transition into the field of training and talent development. The Jr High Dropout on Apple Podcasts The Jr High Dropout on Spotify Elizabeth on LinkedIn...
Aug 11, 2021•32 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Executive Director of Quinnovation and ATD author Dr. Clark Quinn joins us for this episode of The Accidental Trainer to discuss his new book, Learning Science for Instructional Designers . We cover how learning science underpins all instructional design work, fills the gaps in learning theories as well as grounds those theories. Don't miss this cognitive-heavy episode with our very own learning doctor. Resources Clark's Book Quinnovator on Twitter Quinnovation.com, Clark on LinkedIn...
Jul 28, 2021•20 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast Executive and Leadership Coach and Author Melody Wilding joins The Accidental Trainer podcast for a captivating discussion on sensitive strivers and leaders. What are sensitive strivers? How do you know if you are one? What sort of things can be a benefit and a hindrance to being a sensitive striver? Learn all this and more in this episode. Resources Sensitive Strivers Melody's book, Trust Yourself Melody's website Overcome Imposter Syndrome The New Power Skill: Empathy , from ATD...
Jul 14, 2021•20 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast Join us for an inspirational episode with CEO of the Learning Cluster Design Group and OD Consultant Crystal Kadakia. Crystal joins us to discuss how to realize your impossible possibility and create a future path you didn't fully believe was in your reach. We also chat about when to say "no" and how empowering it can be, life during COVID, and appreciative inquiry. Resources Crystal Kadakia's consulting Crystal's email Learning Cluster Design website Crystal Kadakia on LinkedIn Crystal's speaki...
Jun 30, 2021•30 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast 
