The Learning Curve

Jessica Ragimov, Training Leader at RE/MAX Hallmark, highlights the importance of humanized branding and authenticity in social media, particularly on Instagram, to build trust and community. She shares how RE/MAX Hallmark supports agents across various regions through accessible and flexible training formats, such as Zoom sessions and an internal learning platform called Hallmark University. Jessica also discusses how her team uses AI to enhance content creation, marketing, and efficiency, viewing machine learning as a tool to elevate their capabilities rather than replace human creativity and connection.

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Claudine Chess, Vice President of Employee Experience—Talent, Learning, Culture, and Change at Meridian, shares how her team designs learning that drives real business outcomes. In this episode, Claudine explains how they align programs with business needs, use data to show impact, and focus on essential skills like adaptability and critical thinking. She also highlights the role of culture in retention and encourages L&D professionals to stay curious, experiment often, and surround themselves with inspiring people.

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Faith London, Director of Learning and Development at Hudson Automotive, shares the inspiring story behind Women of Hudson, an internal women's empowerment and development program she founded to support women in the automotive industry. What began as a personal passion project—hosting events for the women of Hudson, and offering mentorship programs—evolved into a full-scale initiative with committees and leaders fostering a culture of connection, confidence, and growth. Her work not only helped shape the culture of Hudson Automotive but also laid the foundation for a Learning and Development department now serving over 5,000 employees across multiple states.

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Sandra Cunha is a HR professional with experience as VP of People & Culture at Movati Athletic, Director of Learning at Vubiz, and several years of development at Tim Hortons. In this episode, Sandra shares her insights on overcoming challenges in L&D, measuring the impact of training programs, and fostering a culture of continuous learning. She also discusses strategies for engaging employees, driving real behaviour change, and lessons learned from working with major brands.

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Desiree Gomes, Senior Manager of Leadership Development at Goeasy, shares her journey into corporate leadership training. She opens up about the challenges she faced and how her experiences fueled her drive to succeed. Erin and Desiree discuss the evolving nature of L&D, the importance of a growth mindset, and the role of AI in training—while also emphasizing the ongoing need for human interaction and emotional intelligence in leadership.

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Kayla Mooney, Manager of Development Programs at Softchoice, shares her transition from sales to learning & development. In this episode, she explores the power of purposeful learning, how to align L&D with business goals, and strategies to overcome resistance to investing in learning. Kayla and Erin also dive into proving the ROI of development programs in a data-driven world, and the keys to fostering collaboration in remote work environments.

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Jenn Reid, Director of Learning and Development at Doane Grant Thornton LLP, shares her unconventional journey from librarian to L&D leader, her passion for workplace learning, and the challenges of navigating hybrid work environments. In this episode, they discuss the importance of connection in learning, strategies for fostering collaboration, and how personal growth outside of work fuels professional success. Jenn also reflects on the value of lifelong learning and shares insights from Atomic Habits by James Clear.

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