In this episode, we explore the subtle (and not-so-subtle)differences between teaching, training, and facilitation—and why they matter more than you might think. From accidental facilitators to seasoned pros, our guests share honest reflections, practical approaches, and cautionary talesabout what makes learning stick. We dive into the skills that set great facilitators apart, the common mistakes that derail engagement and impact, and why designing for learning transfer is non-negotiable. Whether you're delivering in person or online, this is a conversation packed with insight,energy, and plenty of reminders that good delivery is about more than just good slides.Links from the podcast:

Will Thalheimer’s research paper “Does eLearning Work?”

SOFest – School of Facilitation learning festival in June 2025

Kirsty’s SOFest blogs

HR Unconference from Fiona McBride

Facilitation Shindigs from Julie Drybrough

Thanks to ⁠TechSmith⁠ for providing Camtasia and Audiate for editing

Guests

1. Kirsty Lewis
2. Colin Smith
3. Melanie Martinelli
4. Erica Farmer
5. Tina Seth
6. Andy McConville
7. Jo Cook

If you have something  new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jo Cook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode uses artificial intelligence dive into neuroscience for learning, to look back at a Training Journal magazine and update it with current articles.

Links include:

Notebook LM

Neuroscience and the learning brain: Is there a better way?

Using neuroscience in learning

Training Journal magazine January 2018

Thanks to TechSmith for providing Camtasia and Audiate for editing.

If you have something  new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jo Cook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This episode authors reflect on what they shared in their A Week In The Life Of series, links to their articles below:

A week in the life of: The Editor of Training Journal⁠

⁠A week in the life of: The CEO of a learning business community and Learning Network board member⁠

⁠A week in the life of: A Leadership Development Manager⁠

⁠A week in the life of: A Learning Community Manager⁠

⁠A week in the life of: The Editor of Learning News

Kim Ellis

Rob Clarke

Sheridan Webb

Andy McConville

Mark Brooks OBE

Susan Poppola

Jenny Muhlwa

Helen Marshall

Flexjobs AI gender gap report

Text to speech from Elevenlabs

International Men’s Day

Survey: Investigating gender equity in L&D

This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.

This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article:

https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/news/tj-newsflash-2-october-lots-of-stress-and-overwhelm-fears-about-skills-and-digital-timeout

This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.

This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article:

This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.

This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article:

https://www.trainingjournal.com/2024/content-type/features/how-is-ai-affecting-employee-learning-and-development/

If you have something  new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jo Cook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.

This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article:

Artificial intelligence in L&D - episode 313

AI and L&D: enhancing human capability - episode 314

If you have something  new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jo Cook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

This is the News Insight, where Editor Jo Cook looks at the newsflash and highlights important stories.

This podcast references items you can read more about in this Newsflash article:

This is the book mentioned, Code Dependent:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Code-Dependent-Living-Shortlisted-Non-Fiction/dp/1529097320/

If you have something  new to share with the L&D community and would like to be part of TJ’s podcasts. Contact the Editor ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jo Cook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, experts from the Learning and Development field discuss navigating disruption caused by AI, societal changes, and evolving learner behaviours. Key insights include leveraging disruption for innovation, the importance of accessibility in DEI efforts, and the shift towards meeting learners on modern platforms. Emphasising a purpose-driven approach, the episode provides actionable advice for leaders and trainers to harness change effectively.

Speakers include:

Laura Overton

Niki Hobson

Donald H Taylor

Susi Miller

Jeremy Snape

Steve Wheeler

Jane Bozarth