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In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day is joined by behavioural science expert Georgie Cooke, Co-Founder at Lima Delta, to explore why most organisational change fails and what HR and L&D can do to make change stick. The conversation explains how human psychology shapes employee resistance, how culture and micro cultures influence adoption, and why traditional training alone does not create real behaviour change.

You will hear practical frameworks including the Inspire, Train, Sustain method for designing change, the psychological headwinds that block adoption, and simple ways to analyse your culture before launching any transformation. The discussion also covers how to turn values and leadership expectations into lived behaviours, how to support managers as key influencers, and how to sustain change through nudges, tools, environment design, and ongoing reinforcement.

Whether you work in HR, learning and development, organisational design, or leadership, this episode offers a clear roadmap for creating lasting behaviour change. Expect actionable steps to increase adoption, reduce change fatigue, strengthen engagement, and build learning experiences that actually shift habits, embed culture, and deliver long term impact across your organisation.

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In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with Dani Woods to explore how high performing HR and payroll professionals can overcome fear, step into visibility, and lead with confidence in an AI driven world. The conversation examines why so many talented HR pros feel stuck or overlooked, how imposter syndrome holds people back, and what it really takes to build momentum and credibility as a modern HR leader.

You will hear clear career acceleration frameworks including how to translate your impact into next level roles, how to build your personal board of advisors, how to lead large scale HR and payroll implementations with confidence, and how to shift from doing the work to moving work through others. Dani also shares practical guidance on overcoming visibility fear, navigating self doubt, using AI as an amplifier rather than a threat, and positioning yourself for leadership in a changing HR landscape.

Whether you are an HR leader, payroll specialist, HRIS professional, or an ambitious people practitioner ready to progress, this conversation will help you break through career stagnation, build genuine leadership presence, and thrive in an AI enabled future of work. Expect actionable insights to strengthen your influence, elevate your visibility, and create the momentum needed to unlock meaningful career growth.

For those of you who’d like to connect with Dani, you can find her on LinkedIn, and don’t forget to check out her work at LotusWelle by visiting lotuswelle.com

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*In this episode: Why Learning Is the Growth Lever Most Companies Fail to Pull*

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In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with Panos Siozos to show how modern learning becomes a true growth engine. You will hear why “learning as infrastructure” outperforms one-and-done training, where AI fits in L&D, and how customer and employee education power activation, retention, and revenue.

The conversation covers practical frameworks you can use today, including how to decentralize content creation to subject matter experts, microlearning and short video tactics, AI assisted authoring for quality at speed, and simple ways to repurpose and translate content globally. You will also learn how to turn L&D from a cost center to a profit center with certifications, customer academies, and data driven onboarding, plus what to measure to prove ROI and reduce support tickets. The episode closes with metacognition tips that help people choose what to learn and why, so knowledge sticks.

Whether you are an HR leader, CEO, enablement lead, or L&D professional, this discussion will help you build an always on learning culture, accelerate onboarding, scale expertise with AI, and connect education to concrete business outcomes. You'll upgrade employee experience, improve compliance, and unlock performance across teams.

For those who’d like to learn more about Panos and his work, head over to learnworlds.com 

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In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day explores how HR can use AI to become more strategic and more human. The conversation covers where AI truly fits in HR, what changes with the EU AI Act, and how leaders can turn time saved on admin into culture, capability, and impact.

You will hear practical frameworks including a simple 4Ps plus 2 model for HR AI, human in the loop hiring, guardrails to reduce hallucinations, and a clear view on when AI must be 100 percent accurate. The discussion also outlines a modern HR operating model with always on self service, plus policy steps for ethical, explainable AI.

Whether you are an HR leader, CEO, or L&D professional, this conversation will help you move from pilots to scaled adoption and build an AI ready organization. Expect actionable steps to improve employee experience, strengthen compliance, and unlock productivity and performance across your teams.

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00:00 Intro & Preview

02:25 What HR Is For

03:54 Why HR + AI Now

06:19 AI as Augmentation

07:43 HR AI Framework & Use Cases

10:14 Guardrails: Hallucinations & Accuracy

12:45 Guardrails: Bias & Human in the Loop

16:58 Recruiting with AI

21:01 EU AI Act for HR

25:16 HR Team of the Future

25:56 New HR Operating Model

31:54 Tools for Culture Change

35:35 Rethink Processes

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In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with Matt Leta - digital pioneer, bestselling author, and CEO of Future Works - to explore how leaders can adopt AI effectively within their organizations.

Matt shares practical strategies from his book “100X”, explaining how executives can integrate AI without disrupting culture or workflow. He reveals why most AI projects fail, how to overcome fear and resistance, and what it really takes to build an AI-ready business.

Whether you’re an HR leader, CEO, or L&D professional, this conversation will help you move from hesitation to confident action, using AI to unlock productivity, performance, and innovation across your teams.

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(00:00) Preview

(01:17) Introducing Matt Lea

(03:21) What “Human Resources” Means in an AI Era

(07:37) Why Most AI Projects Fail (and How to Fix It)

(12:00) The 100X Framework for Practical AI Adoption

(18:19) The LEAP Model: One Hour per Week

(20:52) Overcoming Fear & Building an AI-Ready Culture

(31:45) Lead Through Value, Not Time

(36:30) HR & L&D as AI Transformation Catalysts

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In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with futurist Bob Johansen (Distinguished Fellow, Institute for the Future), Jeremy Kirshbaum (Founder, Handshake), and Gabe Cervantes (Director of Scalable Foresight, IFTF) to explore what it really takes to lead in the age of AI.

Together, they unpack the third edition of their groundbreaking book “Leaders Make the Future” and reveal the 10 essential human-centered leadership skills every HR leader and CHRO needs to thrive in a rapidly evolving, AI-powered workplace.

This conversation will help you understand how to use generative AI as a tool for augmentation, not replacement, and how to prepare your workforce for the future of work while keeping your humanity intact.

Important Links:

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Leaders-Make-Future-Third-Leadership/dp/B0D66H9BF1

Bob Johansen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-johansen/

Jeremy Kirshbaum: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-kirshbaum-6294b01a1

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(00:00) Preview and Intro 

(03:11) The 10 Skills Every Future Leader Needs  

(04:59) How to Use Generative AI

(11:34) Humans + Machines: Augmentation Over Replacement  

(14:24) Human Calming: Staying Grounded in a Chaotic World  

(16:54) Moving from Efficiency to Effectiveness with AI  

(21:35) Using GenAI to Train Leaders  

(23:53) What Humans Should Keep vs. Offload to AI  

(25:27) Bob’s “Stretch” AI Model That Challenges His Thinking  

(27:42) Building AI Policies with Clear Yes-Zones  

(30:24) About the Book: Leaders Make the Future  

(34:52) HR L&D Vault

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Menopause at work is not a policy box to tick. 

In this HR L&D episode, Nick Day sits down with Fiona McKay, founder of The Menopause Maze, to unpack how menopause affects leadership performance, talent pipelines, and boardroom readiness. You will learn why a symptom-only lens misses the real career impacts, how the “invisible filter” quietly shapes who gets promoted, and what HR and L&D can do to turn menopause into a leadership advantage. 

We cover data-driven diagnostics, the No Pause Scorecard, manager upskilling, and confidential coaching routes that protect privacy while improving performance and retention. 

Watch to move from awareness to action and build an inclusive, high-performance culture that keeps your best women.

Connect with Fiona: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionamckay/

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Workplace Scorecard: https://www.themenopausemaze.com/menopause-at-work-scorecard-for-workplaces

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(00:00) Preview and intro 

(02:25) Who Fiona McKay is and her mission (The Menopause Maze)

(04:07) Menopause as an overlooked strategic blind spot

(06:49) Why HR/L&D must lead or risk stall and attrition

(11:06) Myths, symptom distribution, and the “invisible filter”

(14:01) Equipping senior women for boardroom performance

(16:02) Succession planning when symptoms peak

(18:02) Data point: 73% would move for a menopause career coach

(20:27) No Pause Scorecard and data diagnostic explained

(23:07) Confidential coaching routes for leaders (B2B and direct)

(26:19) Designing lifecycle-aware leadership development

(28:25) Talent attraction and Gen Alpha expectations

(29:42) Practical L&D actions: on-demand learning and manager support

(31:50) Four immediate actions for organisations

(33:46) Culture, inclusion, and the ripple effect beyond work

(37:00) HR L&D Vault: resource, lesson, and future advice

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What does it really mean to belong at work? In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, Nick Day sits down with Greg Morley — global HR leader, former Head of DEI at Moët Hennessy, and author of BOND: Belonging and the Keys to Inclusion and Connection.

Greg shares powerful insights from his 20+ year career at Disney, Hasbro, and LVMH, where he led multicultural teams across the US, Europe, and Asia. Together, Nick and Greg explore:

• Why belonging is the foundation of inclusion and employee engagement
• How leaders can build psychological safety and connection in diverse workplaces
• The challenges of driving global DEI initiatives across regions and cultures
• Practical steps HR professionals can take to embed inclusion into daily practices
• Why belonging is the future of work — and how it impacts retention, innovation, and growth

Whether you’re an HR leader, people manager, or business owner, this conversation will help you understand why belonging matters and how you can create a workplace where everyone feels valued and connected.

📖 Learn more about Greg’s book BOND here: https://www.gregmorley.com

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(00:00) Introduction & Greg’s Global HR Journey

(04:28) Early Life and Cross-Cultural Influences

(08:15) Career Path: From GE to Disney to Hasbro

(12:47) Lessons from Leading at Disneyland Paris

(17:36) Building Teams Across Asia (Hong Kong & Shanghai)

(23:04) Transition to LVMH and Global DEI Leadership

(28:55) Why Belonging is the Foundation of Inclusion

(34:12) Writing *BOND* – The Keys to Inclusion & Connection

(39:44) Regional Differences in DEI: Asia vs. Europe vs. US

(45:31) Leadership, Empathy & Human Connection

(50:08) Creating Psychological Safety at Work

(55:23) Practical Actions HR Can Take to Foster Belonging

(01:01:42) The Future of Work: Inclusion as a Strategic Advantage

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Why do toxic workplaces thrive, and how can leaders turn them around?

In this HR L&D Podcast episode, we’re sitting down with Dr Mary-Clare Race, a workplace psychologist and leadership expert, to uncover the psychology of toxic cultures and the strategies that transform them into thriving, inclusive environments.

From her PhD research to leading DE&I initiatives for companies like Barclays, GSK, and Unilever, Dr Race explains why harmful behaviors persist, how to rebuild belonging, and why empathy, resilience, and self-awareness are the hallmarks of great leadership.

She shares practical ways to hold leaders accountable, strengthen workplace connection, and use AI as a tool to support human-centered coaching.

Whether you’re in HR or lead a team, this conversation delivers actionable insights for creating healthier, more productive workplaces.

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(00:00) Why Human Resources Matter Most  

(01:46) Introducing Dr Mary-Clare Race  

(04:00) The Psychology of Workplace Toxicity  

(06:06) The “Toxic Triangle” Explained  

(07:48) Turning Toxic Cultures Into Thriving Ones  

(10:40) Why DE&I Slips During Economic Pressure  

(13:16) The Backlash Against DE&I  

(15:12) Building Belonging Through Human Connection  

(16:45) Remote Work’s Impact on Toxicity  

(18:27) The Connection Crisis at Work  

(22:19) Do Playground Bullies Become Business Leaders?  

(26:25) How Early Experiences Shape Leadership Styles  

(28:56) Empathy, Resilience & Self-Awareness in Leadership  

(31:46) Micro-Coaching Moments for Busy Leaders  

(33:30) Leading Multi-Generational Workforces  

(36:42) Supporting Caregivers and Working Parents  

(39:26) AI in Coaching and Leadership Development  

(43:45) Final Advice for HR Leaders  

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In this episode of the HR L&D Podcast, host Nick Day sits down with executive coach and author Michael Wenderoth to explore what it really takes to get promoted in today’s corporate world.

Michael is the author of the bestselling book Get Promoted and host of the 97% Effective podcast. He shares actionable strategies for advancing your career without compromising your values.

From navigating power dynamics and office politics to building influence and mapping organizational power, this conversation is a must-listen for HR leaders, L&D professionals, and ambitious professionals who feel stuck despite doing great work.

If you’ve ever wondered why top performers don’t always rise and what you can do to change that, this episode is for you.

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(00:00) How Power, Politics & Influence Drive Promotions  

(03:19) Why HR Needs More Power Inside Organizations  

(05:40) The Story of “Matt” & Why Top Talent Gets Ousted  

(11:32) Redefining Power as a Neutral Force  

(15:44) Using “The Rock, The Map, The Snowball” to Get Unstuck  

(21:00) What Power Maps Reveal That Org Charts Don’t  

(25:12) How Oversharing & Being “Too Authentic” Can Backfire  

(34:32) How HR Can Shift Culture Without Creating Toxicity  

(38:21) The Real Reason People Leave Their Jobs  

(41:56) Rethinking Leadership in a Hybrid & AI-Driven Future  

(46:45) Why Michael Named His Podcast “97% Effective”  

(49:58) Bold Advice for HR Leaders, Promotions & Game of Thrones