L&D Go Beyond

Traditional authoring tools have shaped eLearning for years, but AI is rapidly changing how learning experiences are designed, built, and delivered. In Season 3 Episode 3 of the L&D Go Beyond Podcast, Mike Stein, Instructional Designer and Founder of ID Atlas, joins Venudhar Bhatt for a practical discussion on the future of instructional design, AI-assisted development, microlearning, and mode...

In Episode 2 of Season 3 of the L&D Go Beyond Podcast, Venudhar Bhatt sits down with Hanine E. Hajnasr, a global leader in learning, organizational effectiveness, and change enablement. As organizations continue to scale learning across teams, markets, and geographies, the challenge is no longer just about reach. It is about ensuring learning remains relevant, contextual, and effective on the...

Join host Venudhar Bhatt as he engages in a focused conversation with Dr. Keith Keating , Chief Learning Officer at BDO Canada and author of The Trusted Learning Advisor . In this opening episode of Season 3, they explore the three waves of AI adoption and their implications for L&D leaders navigating rapid change. Drawing from more than 25 years of experience, Keith shares practical insights...

Join host Amit Garg as he chats with Anish Lalchandani, Global Head of Talent Management at A.P. Moller-Maersk and author of the book 'The Skills Advantage.' Gain insights from Anish's extensive background in HR and talent management, spanning leadership roles. Here are the key highlights from their enlightening conversation: - Understanding Career Transitions: Listeners will explor...

Join host Amit Garg in a conversation with Laura Bartus, Director, Learning Design at CenterWell Pharmacy - A Humana Company, in this episode Laura shares her inspiring journey from English teacher to leadership roles in L&D, emphasizing the importance of aligning learning with business goals and measuring impact effectively.   Key takeaways:  Aligning Learning with Business Goals: Understandi...

Join host Amit Garg in a riveting conversation with Christopher Lind, Tech Analyst, and Industry Advisor. Christopher serves as the Chief Learning Officer at ChenMed and is also the host of the Future-Focused podcast. From his journey as a tech enthusiast to becoming a corporate learning advocate, Christopher offers invaluable insights into shaping impactful learning experiences.  Key Takeaways:  ...

Join Amit Garg as he engages in an intriguing conversation with Bob Mosher, Founding Partner and Chief Learning Evangelist at APPLY Synergies, the 5 Moments of Need Company on enhancing learning impact with the 5 Moments of Need Framework.  Key Takeaways:  5 Moments of Need Framework: Understand the 5 Moments of Need framework aligned to the five key moments learners experience: New, More, Apply,...

Episode 6 of the #LnDGoBeyondPodcast Season 2 is now LIVE!     Join Amit Garg as he engages in a stimulating dialogue with Christy Tucker, a distinguished Learning Experience Design Consultant. Explore the transformative potential of scenario-based learning and its profound impact on learner engagement and skill transfer. Tune in for invaluable insights and practical strategies!  Key Takeaways:  ...

Episode 5 of the #GoBeyondPodcast Season 2 is live!   Join Amit Garg in a captivating conversation with Clark Quinn, Chief Learning Strategist at Upside Learning, as they delve deep into the realm of designing for impactful learning experiences.  In this insightful episode, Clark defines learning impact as the tangible outcomes achieved from interventions, emphasizing its crucial role in driving r...

Season 2 Episode 4 of the #LNDGoBeyondPodcast !   In our latest episode, join @Amit Garg in a thought-provoking discussion with @Will Thalheimer, a distinguished figure in the realm of learning and development. Will, a seasoned consultant and researcher unravels the intricacies of learning evaluation and transfer and shares insights from his experience.  In this thought-provoking discussion, Will...

Episode 3 of the L&D Go Beyond Podcast Season 2!   Join us in an insightful discussion on the nuances of Designing Learning for Behavior Change with host Amit Garg and acclaimed author and learning strategy consultant Julie Dirksen.  Here are some key highlights from, the conversation:  Transitioning from knowledge dissemination to practical application for behavioral change in workplace train...

In this episode of the L&D Go Beyond Podcast, Amit Garg engages in a compelling discussion with Dr. Ina Weinbauer-Heidel, a trailblazer in Learning and Development (L&D) and the Founder/CEO of the Institute of Transfer Effectiveness. Dr. Ina's expertise spans various roles from scientist to author, lecturer, and consultant, all aimed at bridging the gap between knowledge transfer and...

In this episode of the L&D Go Beyond Podcast, Amit Garg speaks with Dr. Keith Keating, the Chief Learning and Talent Officer at Archwell and Author of "The Trusted Learning Advisor.", discussing the evolution of Learning and Development (L&D) professionals. Dr. Keating discusses the evolving role of learning and development professionals and how they can become trusted advisors t...

In this episode of the L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg – Founder and CEO of Upside Learning Solutions speaks with Laura Overton – Co-creator of Emerging Stronger and Founder of Learning Changemakers on ‘How can L&D Pivot from Learning to Performance?’ Laura shares that high-performing learning teams are not just about L&D professionals, it's about the way these individuals work w...

In this episode of the L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg – Founder and CEO of Upside Learning Solutions speaks with Charles Jennings – a leading thinker, practitioner, and consultant in the field of organizational learning on ‘Bridging the Gap between Learning and Performance.’  Often, there is a vast gap between learning and performance in many organizations. Given Charles’ experience in the f...

In this episode titled ‘Strategies for Effective Learning in Retail Sales’, Amit Garg – Founder and CEO of Upside Learning, speaks with Ramakrishna Rao (Coach Ram) ICF-PCC about how retail sales training varies from other forms of training. Ram’s colleagues describe him as one of those professionals with extensive experience and expertise in the L&D domain with a desire to learn and stay relev...

In this episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg Founder & CEO of Upside Learning Solutions speaks with Clark Quinn Executive Director at Quinnovation on Moving ID to LXD. Though Clark needs no formal introduction if you’ve been in the L&D space, this is for those not yet in the know. Clark is an internationally renowned consultant, speaker, and author. He provides strategic learnin...

In this episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg Founder & CEO of Upside Learning Solutions speaks with Shantanu Bhattacharya, Management Consulting Principal Director, Accenture on Post-Pandemic Workplace Learning Strategy. With a diverse experience of over 25 years in organizations worldwide, Shantanu has special expertise in eLearning, learning management systems, and technology. Acc...

In this episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg, Founder & CEO of Upside Learning Solutions speaks with Arun Pradhan, Co-Founder, ModelThinkers on Secrets to Being Smarter, Faster. Arun says that ModelThinkers is a buy-in from Charlie Munger’s thought of making a bigger impact by developing a latticework of mental models. Most people, typically, while trying to solve a problem or work...

In this episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg Founder & CEO of Upside Learning Solutions speaks with Kevin M. Yates, The L&D Detective on challenges and opportunities for measuring the impact of training and learning on human performance and business goals.  Kevin has been in the training, learning, and talent development space for over 20 years working across multiple industries...

Rance is a story designer, author, and speaker. His book ‘Instructional Story Design’ is practical guide for developing stories that train. He is the founder of Needastory.com and school of story design for those who are struggling with storytelling at work. According to Rance, stories work well in workplace learning due to their capability to prepare us for a situation and to act in the real worl...

In this episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg speaks with Karl Kapp about gamifying workplace learning the right way. Karl started his discussion by highlighting the confusion between gamification and game-based learning. The common mistake that many people make is considering that gamification necessarily involves some kind of a game. Taking an example of progress bar, feedback loop, et...

In this insightful podcast,  Amit Garg speaks with World Bank Groups’ executives, Sam Taylor, Jr. and Rick Housler about ‘Workplace Learning in the Post-Covid World’. Both Sam & Rick, as senior learning specialists, support Open Learning Campus (OLC), which is the World Bank Group’s single destination for staff and client learning. Rick recalls the situation around March 13, 2020 when the Worl...

In this episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg speaks with Joti Joseph, Director of Talent & Learning at Vontobel, Switzerland about learning for L&D professionals. Joti has 26 years of global experience in learning and development and retail banking. With her vast cross-functional experiences, she has a unique capability of seeing situations from multiple perspectives and devisin...

In this candid and insightful episode of L&D Go Beyond podcast, Amit Garg speaks with Joe Ganci, President of eLearning Joe, a custom learning company located outside Washington DC. Joe speaks about ‘10 questions you must ask at the start of any learning project’.  Joe has been involved in every aspect of learning development since 1983 and holds a degree in computer science. He is also the re...