What happens when a seasoned learning strategist and instructional designer with 20+ years of experience steps into the age of AI?

In this episode, we sit down with Melinda Medina — a respected voice in learning strategy and AI integration — to explore how artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape the profession she’s helped define. From instructional design to personalized development, Melinda shares her reflections on what’s changing, what’s at risk, and what still matters most in a world increasingly driven by algorithms and automation.

We discuss:

• How AI is challenging traditional learning roles
• What learning professionals must rethink — and what they should protect
• The tension between human-centered design and machine-generated systems
• Her vision for learning ecosystems that are not just scalable, but deeply impactful

Whether you’re a consultant, a learning leader, or someone navigating the shift from content to strategy — Melinda’s insights will help you think bigger, deeper, and more critically about where learning is headed.

🎧 Listen in as we connect the past, present, and future of learning — one system, one insight, and one consultant at a time.