Learning and Development Unleashed

In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Daniel Sims about a new model for DEI education.

Daniel Sims (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasims/) is the founder and CEO of Daniel Sims Consulting Group, where he connects data-driven DEI strategies to organizations seeking transformational systemic change. Daniel has nearly 15 years’ experience in fundraising, coaching, strategic planning, & DEI education. Daniel has managed over 140 campaigns, trainings, and strategic plans, raising over $425 million and training over 5,000 stakeholders. Daniel also believes in giving back to his community through board service. He has served on several local, national, and international boards and committees, including ACCESS Community Health Centers, the Association of Fundraising Professionals, the Community Empowerment Network, and as board president of BOSS (Building Opportunities for Student Success), an organization dedicated to connecting students of color with internship opportunities in architecture and design. Daniel holds a Master of Public Service from the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, is a certified development and nonprofit executive, and is a member of (For)bes the Culture. He resides in Madison, WI with his wife and collaborator, Althea, two children, Andrea and Seth, and family dog Kobe Biscuit.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Anthony Hughes about how coding bootcamps are helping companies meet the enormous demand for tech talent. See the video here: https://youtu.be/kFX-Ta7MoTE.

Anthony Hughes (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonykehughes/) is the CEO and Co-founder of Tech Elevator, a leading software training program designed to support the rapid acquisition of technology skills that can lead to meaningful careers in tech-related fields. Anthony previously served as President of the Software Craftsmanship Guild, a coding bootcamp which was acquired by Learning House in April 2015. One of Crain’s 40 Under 40 winners, Anthony previously worked for JumpStart, a nationally recognized economic development organization. At JumpStart, in partnership with MIT, he founded the Burton D. Morgan Mentoring Program, which matched successful entrepreneurs and executives with technology entrepreneurs. To date the program has grown to over 130 volunteers serving over 100 startups who have gone on to raise over $45M in investment capital. Anthony is an avid traveler and has visited over 40 countries; and lived, worked and studied in Australia, Japan, the UK and USA.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Kushal Bose about the future of learning for the next generation.

Kushal Bose (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kushal-bose-bsme-mah-0a110/) is the CEO of Teledec, a leader in learning & development for corporate clients to facilitate deep learning, leveraging storytelling, learner engagement and effectiveness measurement. With advanced degrees in engineering and film production, Kushal founded Teledec International in 1987 to create engaging training experiences that combine the techniques of cinema to break down complex technical subjects for a variety of corporate audiences. For 35 years Teledec has been at the leading edge of innovative training development with an impressive client list of Fortune 500 companies including: Abbot, BP, McDonald’s, Philips, Northrup Grumman, Ameritech, Kraft, Cisco, Discover and many more. In 2021, Kushal was awarded as the top global influencer in the field of education by Piktale International at the Influencers Summit and is considered by many as a thinker who can connect the dots by bringing together his understanding of engineering, music, film, history and philosophy." 

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Marshall Mosher about using VR to develop and train teams.

Marshall Mosher (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshallmosher/) is the host of the Inside the Adventure podcast, a world record holding action sport poly athlete, and tech futurist. As the Founder and CEO of Vestigo, he’s bringing his passion for adventure into the digital world by building the future of virtual reality adventure: digitally recreating the world’s most inspiring and daunting adventure environments.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Darren Winterford about training transformations and the ‘HR Department of One’.

Darren Winterford (https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenwinterford/), CEO and founder of EdApp, has extensive experience building mobile apps and pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a pioneer in the microlearning space, EdApp's teams, led by Darren, are established in Sydney, London, Manila, and New York. Today, the EdApp platform has a wide reach, where around 50,000 lessons are completed every day in over 90 countries around the world. With the current focus on the democratization of learning, EdApp, together with the United Nations, have launched Educate All: An initiative to increase access to free, high-quality and impactful education around the world. Darren is a well-rounded speaker and thought leader. He has been asked to speak at many events, including the L&D and Innovation Tech Fest conference which resulted in EdApp winning the Most Innovative award. He has also featured in podcasts such as Make It Happen, and broadcasts like Ausbiz.  

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Ken Rubin about hospitality hiring and how offering training can help you recruit and retain employees.

Ken Rubin - Chief Culinary Officer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rubin-2a95ba1/) is a chef educator and food anthropologist with 18 years of broad industry experience, oversees Rouxbe’s cooking course curriculum development and recruitment. Recognized for his expertise in education and training, food culture research, health and wellness and product development, Ken nevertheless considers himself a lifelong student of every aspect of food. Ken has held top-level management positions at well-respected culinary academies including Le Cordon Bleu Schools North America, Chefs.com, the International Culinary School at the Art Institute of Portland and the Natural Epicurean Academy. As a volunteer, he served as board director of the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) and is currently a trustee and chair of The Culinary Trust, IACP’s philanthropic partner. Ken is also the Chair of the James Beard Foundation’s Broadcast Media Awards Committee. Ken studied the anthropology of food and developed ethnographic research methods to understand how people learn to cook. He received his BA from Colorado College and an MA in anthropology from the University of Texas at Austin. 

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Rick Davis about common gaps in leadership training and common leadership struggles in organizations.

Rick Davis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-davis-620ba611/) is a retired battalion chief from the Loveland Fire Rescue Authority, Colorado. He was in the fire service for 37 years including volunteer and military firefighting, and 29½ years with Love l and Fire. During his 14½ years as a battalion chief, Rick served as a shift commander and also the department’s training chief. Rick is the owner of Impactus! Cultivating Today's Leaders, providing leadership speaking, training, and coaching services. He is a member of the John Maxwell Team, and authored "The Furnace of Leadership Development, How to Mold Integrity and Character in Today's World." Rick has a BS in business administration, MS in Executive Fire Service Leadership, and is a graduate of the National Fire Academy's four-year Executive Fire Officer Program. Rick is a veteran of both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Marine Corps. 

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick about the role of training and evaluation in organizations currently and how things may change to respond to the shifting future of work.

Dr. Jim Kirkpatrick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirkpatrickfourlevelevaluation/) is co-owner of Kirkpatrick Partners. He is a visionary and an expert in training evaluation and the creator of the New World Kirkpatrick Model.Using his 15 years of corporate experience, Jim trains and consults for organizations around the world. He is passionate about assisting learning professionals in redefining themselves as strategic business partners. Jim delivers keynote addresses and conducts workshops on topics including maximizing business results, creating powerful training and evaluation strategies, and building and leveraging business partnerships. Jim co-authored three books with his father, Don Kirkpatrick, the creator of the Kirkpatrick Model, and four books with Wendy Kirkpatrick, including Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Training Evaluation. Jim and Wendy also served as the subject matter experts for the United States Office of Personnel Management’s Training Evaluation Field Guide. Read more about Kirkpatrick Partners at kirkpatrickpartners.com.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Westover talks with Dr. Nanette Miner, who is a leadership development strategist and founder of The Training Doctor (https://www.trainingdr.com/); a South Carolina-based consulting firm that helps its clients to prepare today, for the organizational leadership they will need tomorrow. Clients appreciate Nanette's guidance through relevant,timely, and often challenging questions that stimulate new ways of thinking and working, in order to prepare their organizations for the future of work. Her focus on business goals, integrated with sound principles of adult learning,results in enhanced organizational effectiveness and astounding return on investment.  She is a frequent speaker at trade conferences and corporate conventions, and an expert-guest on the topic of workforce development for Inc. Radio. Her most recent book is Future-Proofing Your Organization by Teaching Thinking Skills. As a scholar-practitioner, she has authored books on various aspects of business management, marketing and employee development, and has been published in, or quoted by Forbes.com, Huffington Post,Fast Company, the BBC, MBAWorld.com, and numerous industry and trade journals.   Nanette played the drums – professionally – for three years. Nanette rides a Harley. 

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