ATD Accidental Trainer
ATD Accidental Trainer is a podcast by the Association for Talent Development (ATD) that features bimonthly interviews with industry experts. Hosted by Alexandria Clapp, it covers trends, strategies, and actionable information for talent development professionals, offering tips on how to grow your training career.
Episodes
Stop Recovering From Work and Start Rethinking It with Kate Zipay and Allie Gabriel
If "high performance" leads to long nights, little recovery time, and feelings of burnout, then it's time we rethink our relationship to work. In this episode, Kate Zipay, Associate Professor of Management and Associate Director of Research & Impact at the Purdue Center for Working Well, and Allie Gabriel, the Thomas J. Howatt Chair in Management and Director of the Purdue Center for Working Well,
The Magic "What If": Creativity, AI, and the Future of L&D with Josh Penzell
In a time of shrinking budgets, shifting priorities, and constant change, creativity can feel like a luxury. Josh Penzell, founder of Imagination Applied, argues it's exactly the opposite. Drawing on his background in theater, training, and AI, Josh explores why learning experiences should function more like rehearsal rooms than lectures, and why AI works best as a creative collaborator rather tha
How L&D Can Lead AI Implementation for Lasting Impact with Megan Torrance
In this episode of ATD Accidental Trainer, Megan Torrence, founder of TorrenceLearning and author of AI Implementation Guide for Learning and Development, explores why learning professionals are uniquely positioned to lead AI adoption across their organizations. Megan explains the three AI impact zones every learning professional should understand during AI adoption and how L&D can influence techn
Designing for Impact Using Culture, Data, and Relationships with Tonya Tucker Collins
Tonya Tucker Collins, Head of Talent and Growth at Intersect, joins the podcast live from ATD26 in Los Angeles. Tonya shares what it truly means to think and design like a strategist, tackling one very important question: What separates a training program that checks a box from one that drives real business impact? The conversation explores why great learning design alone isn't enough to gain buy-
The Five Facilitation Personas Every L&D Pro Needs with Moe Poirier
In this episode of ATD Accidental Trainer, learning expert, facilitator, and coach Moe Poirier explores the power of bringing your authentic facilitation strengths into the training room. Moe shares why facilitation isn't just a skill, but an expression of who you are and the gifts you bring to learners. The conversation dives into Moe's five facilitator personas model (the Sensei, Drill Sergeant
Passion is Overrated. Build Purpose Into Everyday Work with Tom Rath
Bestselling author and researcher Tom Rath explores a deceptively simple question: What's the point? Drawing from his latest book, What's the Point? Turning Purpose Into Your Daily Superpower, Tom reframes purpose as something that can be created in small, meaningful moments every day. We discuss how L&D professionals and leaders can move beyond productivity and efficiency to help people see the
Design Experiences People Love: Why Work Fails Without Them with Marcus Buckingham
Marcus Buckingham, New York Times bestselling author, joins the podcast to make a bold case from his new book, Design Love In. Love is the most powerful driver of business outcomes, and modern workplaces have engineered it out. What does "love" actually mean at work? Why do people wear armor on the job, and how do everyday systems help them take it off? Marcus introduces a blueprint for creating l
Intentional Leadership Development That Goes Beyond Training Requests with Tina Robinson
Tina Robinson is the CEO of WorkJoy, a firm dedicated to helping leaders at all levels unleash their potential, and author of the newly released book, Developing Your Business Leaders A Guide to Investing at all Levels. In this episode, Tina challenges conventional thinking around how organizations develop their leaders and shares why leadership development should be treated as a strategic invest
What Every Company Gets Wrong About Frontline with JD Dillon and Shannon Davis
Register for ATD Intensive: https://atdintensive.td.org/ Frontline employees represent 70–80% of the global workforce, yet they're often the least supported. In this episode of ATD's Accidental Trainer, JD Dillon, author of The Frontline Enablement Playbook, and Shannon Davis, Talent Development Manager at MAREK, unpack what organizations consistently misunderstand about frontline work and what it
Trends That Will Reshape Learning in 2026 with Lori Niles-Hofmann
Lori Niles-Hoffmann, senior learning strategist, co-founder of 8Levers, and longtime voice in the L&D space, explores the trends shaping talent development this year. Her 2026 predictions focus on the future of learning: the decline of one-size-fits-all courses, the rise of AI tutors and performance support, and how personalized, contextual learning will reshape the learner experience. In this ep
Fix Your Broken Meetings with Rebecca Hinds
Rebecca Hinds holds a PhD from Stanford University and is the author of Your Best Meeting Ever. She is a leading expert on organizational behavior and joins the podcast to explore why meetings are hurting your organization more than helping. Rebecca explains how, in their current format, meetings lead to wasted time and money. The solution, she argues, is treating meetings as if they were prod
Why Learning Is Hard—and Why That's a Good Thing with Julia Phelan
Learning is hard – but that's a good thing. In this episode of the ATD's Accidental Trainer podcast, learning scientist and co-founder of To Eleven, Julia Phelan, dives into why effective learning should feel challenging and how trainers can bring out the most growth in a learner amidst that challenge. Drawing from examples in music and sports, Julia emphasizes that struggle, practice, feedback, a
The Power of Employee Wellbeing with Mark C. Crowley
The key to higher performance isn't perks or programs, but genuine care for employees' well-being. Mark C. Crowley joins the podcast to share insights from his book The Power of Employee Wellbeing. Drawing on both research and his experience as a manager, Crowley explains why traditional engagement programs often fall short, how to meaningfully measure well-being, and the link between produc
Tweak Your Blindspots & Discover Breakthroughs with Marty Dubin
Marty Dubin, a clinical psychologist and author of Blindspotting: How to See What's Holding You Back as a Leader, joins us to explore six leadership blind spots that may be affecting your work: identity, intellect, emotion, motive, traits, and behavior. These areas offer L&D professionals a framework for strengthening self-awareness and managing the many roles they take on. Marty explains the
Age Bias is a Crisis. Let's Solve It with Tonya Wilson
When it comes to tackling the bias around age, is the juice worth the squeeze? Our guest, Tonya Wilson, says absolutely. Tonya, organizational strategist and founder of AFC Consulting Group, joins the podcast to discuss the hidden costs of age discrimination—an issue that drains more than $850 billion from the U.S. economy each year. Tonya debunks myths about older generations, reframes age bi
Can AI Help L&D Bridge the Skills Gap? with Ryan Lufkin
Ryan Lufkin, Vice President of Global Academic Strategy at Instructure, joins the podcast to cut through the noise around AI-enabled skill building and explore how this technology can truly support a thriving learning culture. AI is an accelerator, a disruptor, and a powerful tool—but it's not replacing educators any time soon. Ryan shares how AI can work hand-in-hand with human oversight, expand
Power, Pressure, Performance: A Manager's Balancing Act with Sabina Nawaz
Sabina Nawaz is a global CEO coach, leadership keynote speaker, author, and advisor to C-level executives in Fortune 500 corporations, government agencies, non-profits, and academic institutions. She joins the podcast to discuss themes of leadership from her book, You're the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need). As leaders navigate expanding power, increasing pressure to perfo
How to Get Noticed Without Self-Promotion with Connie Malamed
Many talented learning professionals feel invisible—despite doing incredible work. In this episode, Connie Malamed joins us to explore how to gain visibility by contributing meaningfully to the field. We talk about why visibility matters, how to build credibility without being performative, and the ripple effects of sharing your work. You'll also hear simple, low-pressure ways to raise your profil
The Problem with Bloom's Taxonomy, and What To Use Instead with Jonathan Halls
Jonathan Halls is an author and consultant who uses learning science to streamline talent development to be digital and focused on business results. In today's episode, Jonathan takes on L&D's Goliath: Bloom's Taxonomy. If you've written a learning objective before, you've likely used a version of Bloom's Taxonomy. But what if we've been using it in ways it was never meant to be used? What
Beyond Stereotypes: Gen Z in the Workforce with Chelsea C. Williams
Chelsea C. Williams, Founder & CEO of Reimagine Talent, is an expert on intergenerational talent strategies and the Gen Z workforce. In this episode, Chelsea debunks myths about Gen Z and shares lessons we can learn from the youngest working demographic. She breaks down what research reveals Gen Z truly values—from transparency and purpose to wellbeing and career development—and reveals the stere
Borrow from Marketing to Boost Learning Impact with Bianca Baumann and Mike Taylor
To elevate your training, it's time to take a page from the marketing playbook. In this episode, we're joined by Bianca Baumann and Mike Taylor—co-authors of Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro: Strategies to Ignite Learning—to explore how applying marketing strategies within learning programs can supercharge engagement, drive measurable impact, and secure stakeholder buy-in. Bianca, VP
Fair by Design: From Good Intentions to Behavior Change with Siri Chilazi
Siri Chilazi, senior researcher at the Women and Public Policy Program at Harvard Kennedy School and co-author of Make Work Fair: Data-Driven Design for Real Results, joins the podcast to explore how organizations can meaningfully advance fairness at work. Drawing on insights from her research and the book, Siri discusses how to drive change even in risk-averse or hesitant environments. She un
Talking Tech Without Losing Your Audience with Neil Thompson
Neil Thompson is the founder of Teach the Geek, a company dedicated to helping technical professionals effectively communicate the value of their work to non-technical stakeholders. He joins the podcast to share how anyone with a specialization can sharpen their presentation skills—moving beyond acronyms and jargon that only experts understand. This conversation also explores what L&D professi
Flip the Script: Turning "Negative" Traits into Career Strengths with Jenny Wood
Jenny Wood, former Google executive and author of Wild Courage: Go After What You Want and Get It, challenges the idea that success means playing it safe. In this episode, she reveals how to reclaim nine so-called "negative" traits—like being selfish, nosy, or even manipulative—and use them to build confidence, influence without authority, and stand out in your career. We explore how these traits
What Chocolate, Games, and Empathy Reveal About Strategy with Seth Godin
Seth Godin – acclaimed entrepreneur, bestselling author of This is Strategy: Make Better Plans, and closing keynote speaker at ATD25 – joins the podcast to challenge the way we think about strategy. What if strategy isn't about rigid plans but about systems, time, and the games we choose to play? What happens when we mistake false proxies for progress? And how can community action and empathy
Go Beyond a Checklist Mentality and Design for All Learners with Sarah Mercier
Sarah Mercier is the CEO of Build Capable and the editor of the newly released book, Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences. Sarah joins the podcast to share an inside look into Design for All Learners, revealing why everyone benefits from more inclusive design, and actionable steps you can take immediately to create more accessible content. Sarah shar
"Yes And," Failing, and Other Transformative Improv Techniques with Erin Diehl
Erin Diehl is a podcast host, a bestselling author, and the CEO of improve it!. In this episode, she discusses how improv shows up in day-to-day life and simple ways to use improv techniques to find success in your work and relationships. Improv as a strategic tool has a variety of uses, including building company culture, navigating workplace challenges, and reinforcing inclusivity. Try the
The Happiness Strategy with Juliana Sawaia
Juliana Sawaia is a happiness-at-work scientist, business consultant, and researcher with over 20 years of experience specializing in corporate happiness. On this episode, Julianna explains "why" fostering happiness is imperative not just for individuals, but as a business strategy. Tune in for actionable steps on "how" to cultivate happiness at work, as the conversation explores what the researc
New Year, New Trends: 2025 Predictions with Jessica Kriegel
Jessica Kriegel, Chief Strategy Officer at Culture Partners, is an author, podcast host, and culture expert. She joins the podcast to explore the many trend predictions for 2025, forecast which ones are likely to stick, and discuss how L&D professionals can anticipate changes to their roles. The conversation delves into the evolving use of AI tools, the future of middle managers, and why the
Arrive with Executive Presence, Leave with Results: Tips from Hilary Blair
Executive presence goes beyond confidence and charisma—it's a vital skill for every professional, not just those in the C-Suite. Hilary Blair, cofounder and CEO of ARTiculate Real&Clear, explores the evolving role of executive presence and its particular importance for trainers and instructional designers in the L&D field. Hilary delves into how executive presence shapes perceptions and challe
Build, Borrow, or Buy Your Way to Better Evaluation with Alaina Szlachta
Alaina Szlachta, PhD, is the founder of By Design Development Solutions and author of the recently published Measurement and Evaluation on a Shoestring. Alaina's book provides advice for L&D professionals navigating tight budgets, limited resources, and demanding expectations. In this episode, Alaina unveils her practical framework for measurement and evaluation, organized into three actionabl
Assessment-Based Coaching That Delivers with Jackie Sahm
As coaching grows in popularity, so does the misconception that all coaching methods deliver the same results. In this episode, Jackie Sahm, Vice President of Integrative Solutions at Hogan Assessments, joins us to explore why assessment-based coaching stands out as a transformative approach for L&D professionals. Jackie breaks down what makes assessment-based coaching unique, who benefits
Communication Tips To Get You Noticed with Jessica Chen
Jessica Chen is the author of Smart Not Loud -How to Get Noticed at Work for all the Right Reasons. In this podcast episode, she explores effective communication strategies that elevate your professional presence. Jessica shares insight into understanding the common communication scale within organizations and how to assess your perceived position on that scale. Throughout the conversation,
Reimagine Succession Planning as Workplace Development Strategy with Angela Stopper
Succession planning is evolving beyond the C-suite and becoming a critical, organization-wide strategy. In this episode, Angela Stopper, Chief Learning Officer and Director of People & Organization Development at UC Berkeley, redefines succession planning as a forward-thinking, people-centric approach tailored for today's dynamic workforce. Angela shares her future-ready, 4-stage process that L
From Tool to Teammate: Understanding AI Agents with Mike Hruska
AI Agents are having their "electricity moment" in this era of technological invention. In this episode, we define AI agents and their evolving role in L&D with Mike Hruska, President and CEO of Problem Solutions. Mike explains the difference between chatbots and agents and offers practical tips for experimenting with these tools—whether you're a beginner or an expert. Mike also shares insight
Craft Compelling Stories with G. Riley Mills
Storytelling is fundamental for connection, but most people would not be considered naturally skilled at the art. On this episode, G. Riley Mills, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Pinnacle Performance Company, dives into why storytelling can be a challenge for L&D professionals and shares actionable strategies for honing communication skills. G. Riley Mills outlines his 6-step framew
Take Your Career From Invisibility to Impact with Julie Winkle Giulioni
Julie Winkle Giulioni, a leadership and career development expert, is the author of Promotions Are So Yesterday and co-author of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go. In this episode, Julie places her upcoming third edition of Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go in the context of today's rapidly changing workforce. Julie discusses the social invisibility impacting remote worker professional developmen
Why Learning Transfer Will Never Be Automatic (And What To Do About It) with Jared Cooney Horvath
Jared Cooney Horvath, a neuroscientist, educator, and published author, joins the podcast to discuss overcoming the three biggest hurdles blocking learning transfer: knowledge, contextualization, and adaptation. The conversation also explores the distinctions between subject comprehension and ability, the dynamics of digital versus in-person learning, and the disparity between AI teachers and
Learning as a Lifestyle with Melissa Loble
Melissa Loble, Chief Academic Officer for Canvas by Instructure and a professor at UC Irvine, joins the podcast to discuss lifelong learning. Melissa offers practical advice for companies looking to move beyond the rhetoric and foster a true culture of continuous development. Melissa addresses common barriers to learning, such as time scarcity and the need for clear guidelines and engaging p
Repair Disconnected Workplace Relationships with Lola Gershfeld
Learn how to break up emotional disconnection and repair workplace relationships with organizational psychologist Lola Gershfeld, founder of EMC Leaders. Discover the evergreen importance of emotional intelligence, how to disrupt negative relationship patterns, and practical steps to build stronger connections within your team. We delve into building emotional connection training and explore metri
Think Beyond Typos: Quality-First with Hadiya Nuriddin
Hadiya Nuriddin is the CEO and founder of Duets Learning and author of the new release, Quality Management in Learning and Development. In this episode, Hadiya breaks down what quality management really is and the misconceptions around it. Go beyond the limited "review process" mentality of checking for typos and broken links and learn how to think bigger by developing a quality management system
Futureproof Your Skills in the Age of AI with Matt Beane
Matt Beane is an assistant professor in the Technology Management Department at UC Santa Barbara and the author of the groundbreaking book, The Skill Code: How to Save Human Ability in an Age of Intelligent Machines. In this episode, we delve into leveraging technology and the "three Cs" of learning: Challenge, Complexity, and Connection. Matt also discusses the technological threats facing tale
Embrace Constructive Conflict with Karin Hurt and David Dye
Karin Hurt and David Dye, CEO and President of Let's Grow Leaders, join the podcast to discuss their newly released book, Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict: What to Say Next to De-stress the Workday, Build Collaboration, and Calm Difficult Customers. The duo shares practical communication techniques from their book to help start difficult workplace conversations. They empower li
How Credentialing Programs Create Career Paths with Katy Chandler
Katy Chandler, the VP of Talent Management at DuraServ, developed an internal credentialing program to train her industry's frontline technicians more efficiently and effectively. Katy shares how the program evolved to become a talent recruiting and retention tool by creating a visible career path for both new and experienced employees. She reveals the lessons she's learned and the progress made w
Foster Team Alignment with Cortney Marchetti and Lindsey Levinsohn
Cortney Marchetti, HR Director at OverDrive, and Lindsey Levinsohn, Team Lead for OverDrive's corporate market, join the podcast to discuss how digital libraries can enhance strategic alignment for organizations. Cortney and Lindsey break down the inherent value of creating alignment, on both small and large scales. They share stories and examples of integrating digital libraries into work and te
Reframing the Skills Gap Craze with Bob Mosher
In an era of technological disruption, the skill gaps craze continues to grow for many organizations. Bob Mosher, CEO of APPLY Synergies joins the podcast to offer an alternative way to think about skill building. In this episode of Accidental Trainer, Bob discusses how aligning on the definition of "skill" is a crucial first step, the undervalued role of applying upskilling into the context o
Finding Connection During the Loneliness Crisis with Devin Hughes
Global leaders agree that many people across the world are feeling the impact of a "loneliness epidemic." Speaker, author and thought leader Devin Hughes discusses the state of human connection and how loneliness affects employee productivity on this episode of the Accidental Trainer Podcast. Devin offers solutions for leaders struggling to approach the topic of loneliness with their team, how L
Unleash Your Authentic Voice with Elaine Lin Hering
Elaine Lin Hering is a facilitator, communications coach, and author of the newly released Unlearning Silence. An expert on using your voice in the workplace, Elaine unpacks several major themes from her book, common challenges facing trainers, cultivating awareness around learned silence, and empowering others to speak up. Elaine offers practical advice for finding your authentic voice and navig
A Blueprint for High Impact Organizations with Greg Harmeyer
Greg Harmeyer is the co-founder and CEO of TiER 1 Performance and the author of Impact with Love: Building Business for a Better World. On the podcast, Greg offers insight on how to shift an organization toward a modernized operating model, with the goal of intentionally creating a healthier work environment. Greg details how clarity, consistency, and trust are essential to this process, the
Breaking Down Change Fatigue with Holly Burkett
Holly Burkett is the principal consultant of HB Consulting and Evaluation Works, a performance consultancy in Northern California, and the author of Learning for the Long Run. She joins the podcast to discuss change fatigue, where it comes from, and how TD professionals can help organizations overcome common change fatigue challenges. Holly reframes change management as energy management and off
Predicting L&D Trends on the Rise with Karl Kapp
Dr. Karl Kapp is a well-published author, professor at Commonwealth University, and all-around expert on instructional design and technology application in the L&D field. On the podcast, he shares his yearly predictions for the industry and which trends he expects to be popularized. Karl also gives his personal method for finding the latest fads, talks in-depth about the future of AI, and explains
Low Stake Ways to Boost Learning Transfer with Katrina Kennedy
Katrina Kennedy is a talented master trainer who's been leading train-the-trainer for over 27 years. She joins the podcast to reveal how she puts evidence-based learning strategies into practice in her training programs. Katrina passionately shares practical examples and tools you can use to facilitate retrieval practice and reflection for your learners. Katrina also discusses the value of spaced
Cultivating Curiosity with James Robilotta
Impassioned speaker and author of Leading Imperfectly, James Robilotta, shares how tapping into the power of curiosity can transform communities. James breaks down his framework for cultivating curiosity and reveals how starting with better questions will lead you to more authentic connection and loyalty at work and in your personal life. Tune in for more advice on disrupting your patterns with ot
Navigating the Ups and Downs of Career Change with Lauren Weinstein
Lauren Weinstein, co-author of The Empowered Job Search and the Career Discovery & Enablement Lead at Microsoft, is on the podcast this week to discuss the complexities of job changes and career development. Sharing her personal story of being laid off, Lauren offers advice for those transitioning between roles, companies, and industry fields. A job change, whether intentional or unplanned, can b
Addressing the Learning Styles Myth with Nidhi Sachdeva
Evidence-informed learning designer and educational technology specialist, Nidhi Sachdeva, breaks down the dangers of conflating neurodivergence and learning styles. Discussing Dual Coding Theory, Cognitive Theory, and Information Processing Theory, Nidhi explains the science behind how people learn and what trainers often get wrong. While discussing the myth of learning styles, Nidhi shares
Design for Behavior Change With Julie Dirksen
Julie Dirksen is a learning strategist and author of the recently released book, Talk to the Elephant. She joins the podcast to chat about designing learning for behavior change. We discuss several topics from her book, including the COM-B behavior model, and how to map it to your behavior change interventions. Julie reveals the biggest barriers to behavior change– like motivation, competing prior
Use Learner Personas to Tailor Training with Danielle Wallace
Danielle Wallace, Chief Learning Strategist of Beyond the Sky, joins the podcast to share her passion for learner personas in L&D. Listen to her explanation of what learner personas are, the "do's and dont's" of building learner personas, and the ways you can use personas in training. Meet some of Danielle's favorite learner personas as she discusses how you can build personas through holistic da
Become a Digital Inclusion Ambassador with Belo Miguel Cipriani
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 accessibilit
Harness Cognitive Bias to Influence Stakeholders with David Dylan Thomas
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
Explore Organizational and Career Development with Mallory Flynn
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 O
Build Resilience with a Coaching Mindset with Louise Hendey
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 buil
Make a Business Case and Deliver Results with Kris Newbauer
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 w
Go Beyond the AI Hype with Markus Bernhardt
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 ge
The Future of Extended Reality with Destery Hildenbrand
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:
Thinking Outside the Brain with Annie Murphy Paul
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 Cre
Conflict Resolution Techniques with Bryant Galindo
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 t
Enhance Your Digital Wellbeing with Anastasia Dedyukhina
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
Cultivating an Innovative Culture in Government with Amanda Smith
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 Lin
Don't Make Localization an Afterthought featuring Lenny Grinberg
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 profess
Navigating the AI Revolution with Stella Lee
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
Start Your Learning Analytics Strategy with Megan Torrance
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: htt
Not Dead Yet! Blogging as a Learning and Teaching Tool with Luke Hobson
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
Overcome Your Imposter Monster with Betty Dannewitz
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 abou
How to Activate Awareness with Tanya Boyd
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 p
Under the Hood of Chat GPT with Myra Roldan
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 workfl
Elevate Your Communication Skills with Monique Russell
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 you
The Facilitator's Role in Modern Learning Environments with Cindy Huggett
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. Re
A Modern Approach to Apprenticeship with Jake Gittleson
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 you
Build a Disruption-Proof Modern Learning Ecosystem with JD Dillon
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 Fram
Podcasting Is Worth the Hype with Shannon Martin
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 g
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