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That's a wrap, DevLearn! 🎉 And we're closing out our Live from DevLearn 2025 collection with one final conversation featuring Sam Rogers! Sam and I talk about where L&D is headed, how AI could help us measure actual performance instead of just knowledge, and why the future of learning might look a whole lot different from what we're used to. But then we get into imposter syndrome,...

DevLearn is THIS WEEK! 🎉 And we've got one more conversation to get you ready! In this episode of ifyouaskbetty Live from DevLearn 2025, I'm chatting with Amy Kate Vaughan about neurodiversity, inclusive learning, and what happens when people feel like they have to hide parts of themselves just to fit in. We talk about masking, imposter syndrome, universal design for learning, and why L&a...

Ever signed up for karaoke and accidentally followed world championship singers? Aaron Huffman has—and it’s a pretty perfect metaphor for imposter syndrome. Live from DevLearn 2025, Aaron joins Betty to talk about using AI thoughtfully, keeping your skills sharp, and naming the monster that makes you question your value. Expect gamification stories, plenty of laughs, and a reminder to let yourself...

What happens when L&D moves out of its department and into the business? Live from DevLearn 2025, Chad Udell joins Betty to explore decentralized teams, business impact, and building community when your fellow learning folks aren’t down the hall. We also talk about the pressure to prove yourself again, managing imposter syndrome, and controlling what you can. Plus: synths, DJing, and pinball.

Tech’s gonna tech—but what about the people? Live from DevLearn 2025, Dr. Aaron King joins Betty for a conversation about ethical AI, human connection, and everything learners carry into the room. We get real about imposter syndrome, finding your fellow odd ducks, and showing up as yourself. Plus: a hidden talent involving puppets!

What does the future of L&D actually need from us? Live from DevLearn 2025, Koreen Pagano joins Betty to talk skills strategy, AI, and becoming champions of people through change. Then we get real about credibility, gender bias, and the little comments that stick—even when you know your stuff. Plus, Koreen shares her superpower: seeing potential in others.

Live from DevLearn, Betty Dannewitz sits down with Bianca Baumann to explore what happens when learning professionals start thinking more like marketers, designers, and experience creators. In this conversation, Bianca shares why understanding your learners is the key to creating engaging experiences that drive real behavior change. Together, Betty and Bianca discuss learner engagement, emerging t...

Live from DevLearn, Betty Dannewitz sits down with Mike Taylor to explore what learning and development professionals can borrow from the world of marketing. From capturing learners' attention to creating experiences people actually want to engage with, Mike shares why understanding your audience is just as important as understanding your content. Together, Betty and Mike discuss learner engag...

Live from DevLearn, Betty Dannewitz sits down with Marjan Bradeško for a conversation about leadership, lifelong learning, and what it takes to thrive in a profession that's constantly evolving. Drawing on years of experience in learning and development, Marjan shares her perspective on embracing change, staying curious, and balancing emerging technologies with the timeless principles of great...

Live from DevLearn, Betty Dannewitz sits down with Ashley Pollock to explore what it means to lead in a profession that's constantly evolving. From AI and emerging technologies to shifting expectations for learning teams, Ashley shares her perspective on embracing change while keeping people at the center of every learning experience. Together, Betty and Ashley discuss the importance of curiosity,...

Live from DevLearn, Betty Dannewitz sits down with Carlos Alfaro for a conversation about curiosity, innovation, and the future of learning and development. As AI, immersive technologies, and new ways of learning continue to reshape the profession, Carlos shares why L&D professionals should embrace experimentation, stay open to change, and never lose their sense of curiosity. Together, Betty a...

LIVE from DevLearn, Betty talks with Tracie Cantu about what L&D needs to do differently to operate as a true business partner. They explore the future of the profession, learning operations, and the confidence it takes to move beyond simply taking orders and claim L&D’s strategic value.

LIVE from DevLearn 2025, Betty catches up with Jeff Batt to talk about where learning technology is headed and what AI and emerging tools could make possible for L&D. They also dig into navigating change, staying curious, and having the confidence to experiment when none of us has all the answers.

LIVE from DevLearn 2025, Betty sits down with Kim Denton to talk about the future of L&D, the growing role of AI, and why learning will always be deeply human. They also get real about imposter syndrome, confidence, and remembering the expertise you bring into the room.

Professional conferences are about so much more than keynote sessions and collecting swag. They're opportunities to challenge your thinking, build meaningful relationships, discover new ideas, and reconnect with why you do this work in the first place. In this episode of the ifyouaskbetty podcast, Betty Dannewitz sits down with longtime ATD leader, facilitator, and ATD OrgDev Conference speake...

Live from Training 2025: Repurposing Long-Form Content into Learning Gold What if you could turn one 90-minute webinar into six bite-sized, high-impact learning assets? Live from the Podcast Lab at the Training 2025 Conference & Expo, I sat down with Michelle Duhart and Jennifer Shapiro from the Manhattan Strategy Group to talk about something I love —repurposing. Specifically, how to transfor...

Okay, high achievers—this one’s for you. You know who you are. You check all the boxes, hit all the goals, and still find yourself asking, “Yeah, but what’s next?” Same. 🙋‍♀️ In this episode, I chat with author and coach Ben Eden, and y’all—it got real. We talk about what it means to be a high achiever and why so many of us are stuck in this cycle ofdoing more, being more, achieving more… and sti...

Do learning professionals really need to understand project management? I mean, don’t we all have a PM in our back pocket ready to whip up a Gantt chart on demand? (Spoiler alert: nope.) In this episode, I sit down with longtime friend of the pod Alex Nelson Ryan and first-time guest Dawn Tedesco to talk all things project management—and why it’s not just for PMI-certified folks anymore. We talk a...

Listen in as I chat with Paul Sullivan, founder of the Company of Dads, about the evolving role of fathers in caregiving and the importance of lead dads in both family and workplacedynamics. We discuss the challenges and societal perceptions surrounding lead dads, the impact of their involvement on family life, and how organizations can better support working parents. Paul shares personal stories...

Listen in as I chat with Becky Willis , Chief Learning Officer at Tractus Learning, about Writing that Book! Becky tells all about her upcoming book, "7 Steps to Better Learning Engagement for Business Results". PLUS (cue AI generated notes) The Importance of Engagement in Learning and Development   In the ever-evolving landscape of learning and development, engagement stands as a corner...

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**SPECIAL EPISODE** Listen in as I chat on ⁠ Blanchard LIVE from ATD25 ⁠ with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Karen Bouchoux , Rob Brodo , and Scott Blanchard . We talk with Learning Leaders about the current and future state of L&D while at the ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠2025 ATD International⁠ conference. PLUS this SPECIAL OFFER for ifyouaskbetty listeners: Sign up with this link and get 20% off any membership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Propel by Blanc...

Listen in as I chat with empathy advocate and engineer-turned-author Erin Thorp about what it really means to lead with empathy—from the inside out. Erin shares her deeply personal journey from the high-stakes world of construction leadership to writing her book Inside Out Empathy, sparked by a pivotal experience with an empathetic leader during a family crisis. Together, they unpack why emotional...

Listen in as I chat with Tegan Barron and Liz Baranowicz Baranowitz about the Interconnected Collective . This community-driven initiative that fosters collaboration and creativity among tech professionals, particularly those from the LGBTQIA+ community. We talk about the start of the collective (not unlike The Borg from Star Trek), the innovative bingo game project designed for virtual conference...