Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com This week’s episode is incredibly unique. The NERDS got together to discuss some facilitation best practices, but after a few moments Dan and Abby felt it would be best to be human for an episode and share some of Scott’s experiences and learnings surviving Hurricane Ian. Einstein once said, in every crisis there is great opportunity, opportunity for leadership, kindness and learning. We ask that you enjoy the genuine dialogue of three people who care...
Oct 17, 2022•37 min•Ep 59•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com Friend-of-the-show Paul Hart is back and this episode he shares some insights on both the challenges of teaching through the pandemic, and his take on social and emotional learning with his students. Paul takes his passions of comics and pop culture and brings them into his classroom so his students can find relevancy in his topics and dare I say be taught lessons on being better citizens and people. His work was even noticed by a popular member of th...
Oct 06, 2022•58 min•Ep 58•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com This week the NERDS are honored to be joined by Garima Gupta, founder-CEO of Artha Learning Inc. Garima and her team creates exceptional learning experiences that are both engaging, effective and a delight to their audience. Artha Learning is the eLearning provider of choice for many organizations; winner of the 2022 Canadian Small Business of the Year, 2021 Stevie International Business Award Company of the Year, and many other honorable awards for t...
Sep 19, 2022•49 min•Ep 57•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com Today the nerds welcome Kally Calton, a engagement specialist with a passion for people, personal growth and business impact. She shares her thoughts on the importance of employee engagement in our new working world and what WE can do to ensure we foster an environment of success for those we serve. It’s a great show you will not want to miss. If you would like to connect with Kally you can do so here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kallycalton/ email- k...
Aug 25, 2022•49 min•Ep 56•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com Today’s guest was referred to us from friend of the show Cara North . A rock s tar with the Association for Talent Development, Adam White is an articulate and performance-driven professional with comprehensive experience in developing effective L&D initiatives that build a culture of excellence that contribute to a high-performing, inclusive environment. Today Adam shares with us his LND mix tape. Like most mix tapes, Adam chooses songs with deep...
Aug 05, 2022•50 min•Ep 55•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com Have you ever wondered how to get into instructional design? Have you ever wondered if the opportunities you face in your space are unique? These questions and many more are answered by some friends of the show in our first Learning Roundtable. This week the NERDS are joined by John Lathbury, Joey Acklin and Lucas Berning as they discuss their own personal learning journeys and some great advice on stakeholder management. If you would like to connect ...
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 54•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com Let’s face it, working with stakeholders and subject matter experts is a critical component to successful instructional design. Taking a learning program from conception to completion on time, under budget and with the time to review the process for learnings, yeah that’s a challenge! Luckily the NERDS have someone who can help us out. Friend of the show Emily May works with businesses and organizations to design and develop engaging learning experien...
Jul 15, 2022•49 min•Ep 53•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com As leaders we often work towards getting the best FROM our people: Setting expectations, managing deadlines, reviewing performance are all common strategies. But what if it goes far deeper than this? What if maximizing performance really meant developing our people into the BEST PEOPLE they could be, and this in turn would give us the BEST RESULTS? That’s a whole new ballgame. This week’s guest helps us understand this idea. Gregory Offner is one of t...
Jul 01, 2022•59 min•Ep 52•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com How do we go about getting the most not only from our teams, but from ourselves as well? This is the question the NERDS ponder with this week’s guest Bryan Gillette . Bryan is a former Silicon Valley human resource executive, founder of his own leadership consulting business, and amateur ultra-endurance athlete. Bryan knows how to connect with both the business leader or the amateur athlete to help them reach their peak and achieve the impossible. The...
Jun 24, 2022•55 min•Ep 51•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com In today’s brave new world, the leadership competencies that got the job done in the past are proving to be inadequate. Gone are the days when get the job done by focusing on shareholder value was the measurement of leadership success. Now leaders need to consider employee growth, retention and creating a work environment that fosters learning and growth. But where do these new competencies come from, and as learning leaders how do we begin to think a...
Jun 17, 2022•54 min•Ep 50•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com It’s that ime of the year where we celebrate the accomplishments of young adults as they transition from High School to their selected adult path in life. For many of them this means going off to college and diving into the high education, But what does it take to be a successful learner in College? What are some techniques that can help you study better and how should you approach time with your professor? For many of us, we simply figured this out o...
Jun 06, 2022•58 min•Ep 49•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com The great thing about learning is that it never really ends, we all have the opportunity to learn and grow with every experience we have in life. To help us better understand this, the week the NERDs are speaking with Joe Matz, a lifelong learner and teacher. Joe shares some amazing stories of how he had to adapt to new environments and cultures while setting business ventures overseas, and how his learnings from those experiences has helped him shape...
May 20, 2022•54 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com Are you a Wild Bore, or do you happen to know or work with one? Truth is wild bores are everywhere as so many people try and give as much information as possible, in as short a time as possible and wind up putting everyone to sleep. Luckily the NERDS are joined by friend-of-the-show Leesa Wallace as she provi des simple tips to avoid the pitfalls of sharing to much and losing your audience. Leesa shows how the PARE strategy can help keep you on track,...
Apr 29, 2022•33 min•Ep 48•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com Is Instructional Design Useless? Are the conventions of what so many have been taught irrelevant or just part of some learning and development myth? These are interesting questions posed by Nick Shakelton-Jones in his article on aconventional.com and they got our attention. This week the NERDS discuss the validity, ramifications and solid thinking behind asking these questions in hopes that they challenge us to get better. This episode has some great ...
Apr 18, 2022•52 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com According to Gallop, setting clear expectations is the number one factor to establishing an engaged workforce. It’s also super important when setting the tone for your classes and online modules. But what does good expectation setting look like, and where do I start when I begin to lay them out. Today the NERDS welcome Ron Reich , a learning professional with over 28 years of training design, development and facilitation and President of RLB Training ...
Apr 05, 2022•48 min•Ep 45•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com Let’s be honest, there is no such thing as a perfect candidate. No matter how qualified or how much experience your new hire may have, there may be a selective skill that they will need to be fully competent in the position. And the importance of getting our people to be fully productive as quickly as possible has never been more important. This week the NERDS welcome Brandon Gore, a talent acquisition specialist who explains this opportunity and how ...
Mar 26, 2022•55 min•Ep 46•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com Today’s episode is truly special and fun, because this week the NERDS welcome Danny Whitson, a renowned comic magician to the show. Hold on, what does Magic have to do with learning? Well who better to learn how to read an audience, capture their attention and keep them engaged than someone who performs tricks for people who are simply walking down the street! Danny shares a lot of fun and amazing stories of the shows he’s performed and the tricks he ...
Mar 11, 2022•42 min•Ep 43•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com News Flash; your onboarding program is essential for employee morale, productivity and retention. But what are some things that set good onboarding apart from great onboarding? We had that question too so today the NERDS welcome Curt Tuefert, a Sales Development VP who focuses is on using various tools to aid in the onboarding process and training. Curt has been pioneering outside-the-box onboarding experiences for his employees and he’s here to share...
Mar 04, 2022•52 min•Ep 42•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com One of the great things about this podcast is the opportunity it has given us to meet with and share ideas with great people. Today’s guest is no exception. Not only Craig Lloyd is a successful executive coach and Leadership and Development expert, but he also participates in ultra-marathons; races longer than 26 miles with very little in water or support breaks. Craig shares what he has learned about the value of the Human Resource and Learning and D...
Feb 25, 2022•53 min•Ep 41•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com It’s 2022 and many of us have been pondering what’s next? How can I take my career to the next level? How can I do more and make a greater impact. With those questions comes even more questions? How can I prepare for that next step in my career? Do I need a portfolio? And how can I best prep for interviewing in the Learning and Development space? The great news is our guest today can help you sort through those questions, so you are better prepared to...
Feb 18, 2022•53 min•Ep 40•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com Guest of the show Kristy Louden joins us this week as the NERDS dive into the email bag to answer an interesting question. Thomas Radenhausen wrote in asking how do people learn and what makes for good learning? From here the NERDS debunk the theory of learning styles and focus on solid design elements, structure and the importance of narrative. They also pull from an article from John Elkingon on the learning process that is informative and direction...
Feb 04, 2022•57 min•Ep 39•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com Here’s a great question. How can you improve performance through learning in ways that are beneficial to both the business and the employees? That is at the crux of some of the shifting that is occurring on learning and business today. The dichotomy of being able to help others grow AND create impact for the organization. Will Wilberscheid is a Process Improvement expert and on today’s episode the NERDS will discover some best practices and amazing in...
Jan 20, 2022•52 min•Ep 38•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com It’s a new year full of new opportunities to learn and help others grow. Of course the new year brings new resolutions, losing weight, starting a new career. Or Maybe some of you are thinking about re-focusing on education for your kids and are considering Homeschool as an option. If that’s you then you are in luck. Today the NERDS welcome Kristy Houle, a former teacher, principal, Outreach coordinator and host of the Classroom Matters podcast. Kristy...
Jan 03, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 37•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com Questions... What does a Human Propulsion Engineer do? What does STEM stand for and why is it important when it comes to our kids and our future? And finally, how can we be more purposeful when it comes to preparing ourselves and those we love for success in today’s world? If you struggled with any of those questions you are in luck, because our guest on this episode brings the knowledge on all of these things and more. Author and TED speaker, Nathani...
Dec 15, 2021•51 min•Ep 36•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com Today the NERDS welcome Iggy Perillo to give her spin on the importance of emotional intelligence. Iggy Perillo is a Leadership educator who cultivates leaders who are building the habit of emotionally intelligent leadership to shift culture and make the world a better place. She discusses the VALUE of emotional intelligence both in the work place, and in our personal lives and shares how we can all use it to create deeper, more impactful relationship...
Dec 03, 2021•50 min•Ep 35•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com I think everyone can agree on the importance of good communication, for ourselves and for our audience. That being said, a lot of the skills that are necessary for effective communication in the workplace aren’t taught in schools, so how can we possibly get better? Luckily today’s guest Mark Herschberg is here to help. Mark is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. Educated at MIT, Mark has spent his car...
Nov 24, 2021•53 min•Ep 34•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com The current state of the world we live in has caused many of us to re-evaluate what’s important. Some of us have begun exploring this idea of creating something for themselves and working freelance. But how does one actually go about doing this? And what sorts of things should we keep in mind as we make plans to venture off on our own. Well today the NERDS welcome Mary Nunaley , the Founde r and Chief Learning Experience Designer at Lavender Dragon Te...
Nov 15, 2021•48 min•Ep 33•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com We all have a story or two where things didn't go the way we planned. Shaing these stories demonstrates our humility and ability to grow and get better within the learning and development space. So this week the NERDS have invited friends of the show Jill Seely and Glenn Brumley to share some of their own personal, scary experiences with the intent of having fun, and discussing what we've learned. It's a good time, with suprisingly good insight. Stick...
Oct 29, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep 31•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com I think a lot of us design our learnings around an event, a moment in time when our audience will engage with us and absorb the content, we have for them. However, if we really think about how we learn, it’s NOT event based, but rather a continual journey of discovery and growth. So how can we think differently about this process and what tools can we implore to give our learners what they need, when they need it? Luckily our guest today discusses tha...
Oct 22, 2021•39 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast Visit us at https://www.thelearningnerds.com Like it or not, virtual learning is here to stay! And while I am sure all of us have had some experience presenting virtually, I know at least for me there is plenty of room to improve the learner experience withing a virtual environment. But where do I start? How can I get better? What are some things to consider before I even start a virtual learning engagement? Luckily our guest this week can provide some answers. Kassy LaBoire is a virtual learnin...
Oct 15, 2021•53 min•Ep 30•Transcript available on Metacast 
