When resources are tight but the demand for learning is high, strategy matters more than spend. In this episode, we're joined by Michelle Parry-Slater, author of The L&D Practitioner's Handbook and Director at Kairos modern learning. We explore how L&D teams can build learning programs that actually drive business results. By focusing on context over content, building relationships through 'strategic lattes,' and turning your best performers into learning resources, Michelle shares how to create real impact even when budgets are lean.

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Most onboarding processes focus on paperwork over people. Amin Fard, CEO at Preppio and co-author of The Onboarding Playbook, explains how to design backward from "wow" moments that turn new hires into company advocates. We explore why hybrid onboarding can outperform in-person, measuring what actually matters, and creating connection from day one. We also draw insights from TalentLMS's latest onboarding research.

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Why do so many workplace training programs fail to drive real change? In this episode, we sit down with Julie Dirksen, Learning and Design Consultant and author of Talk to the Elephant, to explore why people often can’t learn or struggle to apply what they’ve learned. We unpack the psychology of behavior change and dig into what makes instructional design truly effective — from the role of social learning to making compliance training relevant, and, surprisingly, the similarities between AI and mozzarella cheese.

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How do you keep employees engaged when everything’s in flux? Rob Catalano, Co-Founder and Chief Engagement Officer at WorkTango, joins us to unpack the secrets behind effective employee engagement — especially during times of change. Drawing on original Organizational Change research from TalentLMS x WorkTango, we explore how L&D can steady the ship, why communication is your best retention tool, and what it takes to turn disruption into drive.

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The future of workplace training is here — so how can L&D pros prep for new challenges on the horizon? Brent Skinner, future of work expert, joins us to reveal what to expect in the new year and beyond. Informed by the past, we’ll explore learning in the flow of work, how to unify silos, and why in the age of breakneck technology, age-old human skills are more in demand than ever. Bonus: key insights and cross-generational divides from TalentLMS’s annual training benchmark report. 

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What’s the secret that separates an accidental manager from an inspiring leader who uplifts the workplace? We sit down with trailblazing former Deloitte Exec and Leadership Coach, Neena Newberry, to unravel the biggest myths holding future leaders back—and how to avoid falling into the same traps. Discover why more training isn’t always the answer, how to deliver feedback that lands, and what businesses can steal from the playbooks of elite sports teams.

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Excessive employee turnover, looming deadlines, and tight budgets. Common business challenges that great L&D programs can tame. In this special episode, we hear first-hand from training trailblazers Kim Bellini and Randy Schumacher, both TalentLMS Training Excellence Awards recipients. We cover the unique ways that L&D can be your business’ biggest champion, learn their secrets to an effective training program, and uncover how they go about proving L&D’s true potential to the C-suite.

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A strong learning culture fuels knowledge sharing and personal development. But how? Andy Lancaster, CLO of Reimagine People Development and award-winning author, helps us uncover the path to creating a workplace where employees are inspired to own their growth journey. Plus: from NASA to killer whales, we look at the power of community learning and how it will transform today’s workplaces.

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Is reskilling the solution to the rapid decline in skill longevity? If so, how can both organizations and employees flip negative mindsets to ones of curiosity and optimism? Boston Consulting Group MD, Sagar Goel, reveals his strategies to combat a progressive skill deficit and win the game of talent. Plus: Goel gives SMBs his top tips to keep their employees’ skills current.

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How can we escape the fear of failure and celebrate experimentation rather than just the result? In this episode, Nikhil Arora, shares his tips on how to commit to a growth mindset in both personal and professional life. He opens up about the importance of depersonalizing failure and why he thinks vulnerability is an essential leadership quality. We also learn what organizations can do to keep a culture of consistent learning alive. Plus we reveal TalentLMS’s latest research into the benefits of a growth mindset and their impact on training.

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