L&D Disrupt

In this episode, Ajay Pangarkar discusses the importance of aligning L&D with business goals in order to deliver measurable results. He highlights the need for L&D professionals to develop fluency in business and financial metrics so they can clearly demonstrate the value of their initiatives. Ajay shares insights from his latest book on learning metrics, alongside practical strategies for...

This special episode of L&D Disrupt, recorded live at Learning Technologies, features Nelson Sivalingam exploring how AI can help solve one of L&D’s biggest challenges: scaling great teaching. Drawing on examples like Bruce Lee’s transformation under his mentor Ip Man, Nelson unpacks why great learning has always been rooted in mentorship, not just content. He discusses the historical cont...

In this episode, we dive into the importance of skill development within organisations. Our guest, Kyle, an HR Business Partner at the TM group, discusses his journey from an L&D advisor to his current role and shares how his background in learning and development has been instrumental in shaping his approach to HR. We explore the critical need for continuous development, the strategy behind s...

In this episode, we sit down with Raquel, a dynamic L&D leader, to uncover the keys to successful Learning and Development practices. We explore common misconceptions about L&D, the importance of facilitating knowledge sharing, and the challenges of driving a culture of learning. Raquel discusses how the right technology, the adoption of an experimental mindset, and a focus on relevance, a...

In this episode, we’re joined by Penny Simpson, an experienced L&D professional with a passion for making learning actually stick. We dive into how to create repeatable and scalable learning experiences, the importance of aligning L&D with business goals, and how to embed learning into the flow of everyday work. Penny shares how tools like the Learning Canvas, HowNow and Guru AI are helpin...

Lisa Bodell on Simplifying Complexity to Drive Innovation In this episode, Lisa Bodell—founder of FutureThink—shares how simplification became her unexpected path to driving innovation. From “kill the crap” committees to eliminating time-sucks, Lisa explores practical ways to cut through the noise and focus on what really matters. We dive into why people struggle to say no, how to reclaim time fro...

In this episode, we embark on a journey with Alex Beard, author of 'Natural Born Learners,' as he shares his experiences and insights into the future of learning. Alex discusses his global exploration to understand innovative learning practices and speaks on the importance of play, adaptability, and creative thinking in today's fast-changing world. We delve into the differences in educational appr...

In this episode, Paul is back to dig into one of L&D’s biggest challenges: shifting from content overload to real behaviour change. We explore how L&D teams can move beyond delivering training to actually driving impact that aligns with business goals. From engaging stakeholders with the cost of inaction to using the sat nav analogy for navigating change, Paul shares sharp insights and pra...

In this episode, we sit down with Menna, a seasoned L&D leader with nearly a decade of experience, to uncover what really drives impact in Learning and Development. From her early days as a training coordinator to building strategies that align directly with business goals, Menna shares a practical, experience-rich playbook that challenges the one-size-fits-all approach. We explore the importa...

In this episode, Henry, the Head of Talent at Lucid Group, shares his journey from outdoor education to corporate learning and development (L&D). He discusses the evolving landscape of L&D, the importance of adaptability, and the impact of AI on the profession. Henry emphasizes the need for intentionality in using AI tools, the shift towards being more strategic in aligning learning with b...

Leadership isn’t just about what you know - it’s about how you show up, do the inner work, and integrate personal growth into your impact on the world. Dr. Lucrecia Grandolini, Global Head of Learning at Investec, goes beyond strategy to explore the deeper, more human side of leadership. From self-awareness and emotional intelligence to ethical and spiritual dimensions, we dive into what it really...

To celebrate his final episode as host of L&D Disrupt, Gary shared some of the best lessons from recent guests. If you want to connect with Gary on LinkedIn, you can find him here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-stringer-copywriter And to be clear, this is not the final episode of the podcast, so we'll see you with another great episode soon!

Heather Burright is the Community Manager for the Non-Profit L&D Collective, host of the Learning for Good podcast, and delivers instructional design and leadership development for nonprofits. So, it’s safe to say she knows this space well! And she joined us to explain some of the best insights and lessons other L&D pros can take from the nonprofit space. Expect to learn whether it’s easie...

Behaviour change is driven by everyday action, continuous feedback and incremental improvements over time… The trouble is, most of the ways we approach it not are flawed! Whether it’s the personality tests that have no practical application or the lack of clear success behaviours and measurement of those. Will Murray created Packtypes to change all that, and he joins us today to explain how you ca...

When it comes to employee wellbeing and mental health, Megan Kille is pretty much our dream guest! Megan is the VP of People & Talent at Unmind, who are on a mission to transform mental health at work through the power of science and AI. And she shared insights from both perspectives: how the companies who use Unmind approach wellbeing, and how she’s facilitating that internally within the com...

Liggy Webb's Empowering Minds series takes you through five approaches your mind needs to stay strong and well-prepared for future challenges. We go through all five and how you can build them in this episode! Get ready to become more resilient, curious, flexible, creative and kind - as a person, but also in your teams. Timestamps 0:00 Intro to Liggy Webb and the Mind Fit series. 5:55 Building the...

Sustainability isn’t driven through volunteering days, one-size approaches, and top-down mandates! But by bringing social impact into people’s day-to-day roles, giving people the right skills, and empowering them from the bottom-up. Liv Sibony joins us to explain how we shift from the former to the latter in this episode. Expect to learn how you zoom out to get more context, using that to make bet...

Agile L&D can help us get the things we’ve always wanted! ​Better learning engagement. More business problems solved. Greater L&D impact and buy-in. ​Natal Dank’s latest book, Agile L&D, gives you the playbook for doing it in practice!  She joined us on L&D Disrupt to share some truly practical advice. Timestamps: 0:00 What is Agile L&D? 7:47 Delivering value early and often 15...

Get the L&D playbook to Skills-Driven Growth here: https://try.gethownow.com/skills-first-learning In this webinar, we go through 2024's best skills data and give you tactics to solve the key problems it presents. Timestamps: 0:00 Why skill disruption is happening so hard and fast. 5.25 Why employees have lost faith in organisations (when it comes to skills). 13:12 The shift from promotion...

How can organisations get out of their own way when it comes to wellbeing? And what can employees do to set good habits and strong boundaries? Ryan Hopkins, Author of 52 Weeks Of Wellbeing and Chief Impact Officer at JAAQ joins us to discuss it all. From why work-life balance is nonsense to working on your rest ethic, using the Definite Yes, and much more. Subscribe to our new L&D Newsletter h...

Seat at the table. Strategic partner. Getting employees to give a 💩 ​L&D buy-in goes by many names, but how do we get it? 4 L&D experts give you their advice in this episode of the L&D Drop-In. The L&D Drop-In is brought to you by HowNow, your one home for learning and skills. Learn more about what we do here: https://hubs.la/Q02Cbv3r0 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:15 Hannah Shelton, G...

A good understanding of your audience is the best platform for success. Whatever industry you’re in! But what does that look like in L&D? Anita Anthonj, Founder and CEO at Talaera, works with lots of L&D teams and joined us to share her best lessons on getting this right. With lessons on the difference between top-down and bottom-up initiatives, getting your message right, prioritising to...

How did Duolingo develop their Time Spent Learning Well metric?  What's in Gallup's State Of The Workplace Report? And what can L&D learn from Netflix's new culture memo? Gary and Nelson sat down to discuss all three stories in the latest L&D Disrupt. How to connect: Learn more about HowNow: https://hubs.la/Q02Cbv6x0  Connect with Nelson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nelsonsival...

Live from Learning Technologies, Adam Slingsby shares his best advice, lessons and experiences from his first year in an L&D role. Expect to learn which transferable skills Adam used from his army career, the quick wins he found in joining a new L&D function, how he won people over, and much more. Learn more about HowNow: Learn more about HowNow: ⁠⁠https://hubs.la/Q02Cbv3r0⁠⁠ Connect with...

Live from Learning Technologies, Sam Taylor joins us to give practical advice on moving to skills-first L&D. Expect to learn the first steps you can take, why chucking content at people isn’t the answer, which AI pitfalls we need to avoid, and more. Learn more about HowNow: https://hubs.la/Q02Cbv6x0 ⁠ Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samtaylorel/ Connect with Gary on L...