In this episode of the Learning+ Podcast, Jess Almlie joins Vidya for a thoughtful conversation about what it really takes for L&D to move from being a service function to a strategic partner. Together, they explore how well-intentioned habits can limit L&D’s influence, why saying “yes” isn’t always a problem, how small behavioral shifts change stakeholder relationships, and why self-reported data may be more valuable than we give it credit for. It’s an honest, practical conversation for anyone trying to create real performance impact through learning.

Connect with Jess

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessalmlie/

Website: https://www.jessalmlie.com/

Podcast (L&D Must Change): https://www.jessalmlie.com/podcast

Book (L&D Order Taker No More): https://www.jessalmlie.com/book

References

Jess' Podcast Episode with Chris Taylor (Actionable): https://www.jessalmlie.com/podcast/designing-and-measuring-on-purpose

2025 Actionable Insights Report: https://pages.actionable.co/insights-impact

Book (Measurement Demystified by David Vance and Peggy Parskey): https://www.amazon.com/Measurement-Demystified-Creating-Analytics-Reporting/dp/1950496899/

Connect with Learnnovators

Website: https://learnnovators.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/learnnovators/

Connect with Vidya

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/srividyakumar/