L&D in 20

Is your organization paying enough attention to skills volatility? In this episode, Julia sits down with Brandon Carson, Chief Learning Officer at Docebo, to discuss the definition of skills volatility, the risks of ignoring it, and practical actions leaders should take. Brandon also introduces his BAC (Belief, Visibility, Access, Connection) model to help organizations adapt to the future of work...

How can L&D enhance succession planning through empowerment and the art of letting go?  In this episode, Julia sits down with Obi James, a leadership coach, to discuss how moving beyond traditional replacement planning to fostering a culture of leadership across all levels of an organization creates more resilient and inclusive workplaces, ultimately building a sustainable leadership pipeline. Key...

How can L&D lead and support emerging leaders during times of rapid change? In this episode, Julia sits down with Betty Dannewitz, Learning Solutions Architect at Blanchard, to discuss in depth. Betty talks about how to mercilessly prioritize, pivot not panic, and release perfectionism. She also dives into tactics to build human support systems and keep humans at the center.  Key Quotes: “ More ch...

How can marketing principles help drive program adoption and build better learning cultures? In this episode, Julia sits down with Melissa Adeson, Learning and Development Manager at Spotlight Retail Group, to explore how L&D teams can apply marketing strategies to create more engaging, measurable, and human learning experiences. Melissa explains the iterative nature of thinking like a marketer an...

What if learning wasn’t an event, but a habit? In this episode, Julia sits down with Melody Wong, APAC Head of Learning and Development at Seek, to explore the evolving role of Learning and Development (L&D) within organizations. No longer confined to induction and compliance training, L&D is positioned as a key enabler of strategic workforce planning. The discussion emphasizes the importance of a...

How are L&D and HR careers evolving in the age of AI? In this episode, Julia sits down with Dr. Dieter Veldsman, Chief Scientist at the Academy to Innovate HR, to discuss. Dieter shares his global perspective on the future of HR, the skill shifts leaders must prioritize today, and why we need to move from a career “ladder” to a “lattice” if we want to build thriving, future-ready workplaces. Along...

How can L&D implement marketing strategies to improve their learning outcomes?   In this episode, Julia sits down with co-authors of the book “Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro” to discuss. They discuss understanding audience behavior, using emotional design and the importance of learner personas.  --------- Key Quotes: “  Oftentimes we assume that we have people's attention by default,...

How can L&D and enablement maximize their impact through alignment and collaboration?   In this episode, Julia sits down with Devon McDermott, Enablement Leader. Devon shares the ways that L&D and enablement overlap and the opportunities they have to support each other's objectives and initiatives to drive impact.  --------- Key Quotes: “ The strongest partnerships that I've seen are where L and D...

How can L&D leaders make microlearning successful? In this episode, Julia sits down with Craig McFadyen, Co-founder and Director of LearningPlanet, to discuss in depth. Craig discusses the evolution of microlearning and dives into tactical advice for integrating microlearning into training strategies.   --------- Key Quotes: “ The microlearning factor has been around since the 1800s, but now every...

How can L&D make learning sticky and engage teams throughout their learning journey? In this episode, Julia sits down with Jackie Goldberg, Executive Coach & Facilitator. Jackie shares her insights into microlearning moments, aligning learning objectives and the importance of having common language within teams.  --------- Key Quotes: “ One of the misconceptions that I see over and over again is t...

For L&D leaders, every minute matters. You’re spending your work days upskilling teams, boosting retention, and improving employee engagement. But what about you and your growth? That’s where L&D in 20 comes in!  We’re the go-to podcast for learning and development leaders who are short on time, but full of motivation. I’m Julia Nieradka, Manager of Customer Success at Go1 and I am thrilled to be...

How has learning evolved, and how should companies adapt? In this episode, Dan sits down with Chris Eigeland, the Co-founder and CEO of Go1. With a multifaceted background from theme park design to human rights law, Chris discusses the unique challenges and opportunities faced by today's learning and development industry. --------- Key Quotes: “ If you look at the investment in an individual’s sor...

How can L&D make their case to the C-Suite and prove ROI quickly? In this episode, Dan sits down with Donna Verdi, Head of Learning and Talent Development at Kroll. Donna is an award-winning Head of Talent Development with over 24 years of experience. She shares her insights into how to engage with the leadership team and tactics to quickly demonstrate the value of L&D initiatives.  --------- Key...

How can L&D drive the top and bottom line for their company and customers, while proving ROI? In this episode, Dan sits down with Cassie Young, General Partner at Primary Venture Partners, to discuss how L&D teams can drive the top and bottom line, and the extra steps they can take to prove ROI. Cassie also shares her insights on aligning with business goals and focusing on the customer value chai...

How can you foster a culture of learning in a hybrid environment? In this episode, Dan sits down with Dan MacPhail, Director, Organisational Capability at Go1. Dan shares his insights into the challenges and opportunities resulting from the shift to remote and hybrid work and how L&D can fill in the gap for lost “informal” interactions in the workplace.  --------- Key Quotes: “ I don't think that...

How can you ensure online learning initiatives drive effective results? In this episode, Dan discusses with Peter Horwing, CEO of CHART Learning Solutions, a performance improvement powerhouse designed to help organizations reach new heights in leadership, sales, customer service, and more. Peter shares best practices for ensuring effective results from online learning platforms, emphasizing the i...

How can L&D support and empower frontline leaders? In this episode, Dan sits down with Monica Rothgery, a sought-after keynote speaker, consultant and author who is on a mission to help organizations unlock pent-up productivity and growth by empowering their frontline leaders. Monica shares her insights on simplifying operations, fostering self-sufficiency among frontline leaders and the importanc...

How is AI being used by the workforce, and how should L&D leaders leverage AI to improve learning outcomes? In this episode, Marc Zao-Sanders, Cofounder and CEO of Filtered joins Dan to discuss how the workforce is currently using AI, top use cases and the benefits of personalized learning, and determining its ROI.  --------- Key Quotes: “That, ultimately, is what AI is about... getting people the...

How can you turn compliance training into a tool for boosting workforce skills? In this episode, Dan sits down with Jennifer Dowdy, Director of Partnerships & Strategic Accounts at Emtrain, to explore innovative ways to transform traditional compliance training. Together, they discuss how to shift the perception of compliance from a mandatory task to an opportunity for skill-building and personal...

How do you build empathy and trust on teams?  In this episode, Dan sits down with Shawn Hunter, President and Founder of Mindscaling, to discuss. They dive into the importance of giving trust, demonstrating that the workplace is safe, and empathy.  --------- Key Quotes: “In order to draw out that creativity, that energy, that innovation from people, you have to teach [employees] that this is a saf...

For L&D leaders and the teams they support, every minute matters. This show gives you everything you need in only 20 minutes. Upskilling? Got it. Increasing employee retention? You bet. Industry trends? Oh yeah. Showing the ROI of learning? We got you. One podcast, practical real-world examples, unlimited learning. Presented by the team at Go1. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads...