Learning Matters

This week we're joined by Eric Berget and Rose Benedicks as they discuss the origins, process, and concept of Serious Games. We take a deep dive into what might be the most exciting new trend in Learning and Development. If you'd like to know more about Serious Games, Rose will be doing a presentation Oct 30th for The Training Industry. Sign up here: https://trainingindustry.zoom.us/webinar/regist...

This week we head to Kansas City to meet up with the heads of the Service Delivery Team at ttcInnovations, and they dove into some fascinating topics around learning, team development, and organizational changes. We were able to steal a little of their time to get some insights on how they approach learning and what they’re excited for in the future of ttcInnovations and corporate training. ––––––...

This week we're joined by Tarrel Pierson, Co-Founder of Navigant Learning to discuss his journey in L&D and the exciting things that Navigant have to offer corporate clients. ––––––––––––––––– At ttcInnovations, we help businesses create lasting change with immersive learning experiences. Through instructional strategy, design, and content development we empower employee confidence, performanc...

This week we’re joined on the podcast by Margharita Nehme. Margharita is a Certified Professional in Talent and Development (CPTD) and an accomplished learning design and technology specialist. She holds a Master’s of Educational Technology and has over 15 years of experience in providing results-driven and impactful learning experiences. Her expertise includes creating, implementing, and evaluati...

This week we're taking a look back on the first few months of the podcast to showcase some of the incredible guests and their stories on why learning matters. ––––––––––––––––– At ttcInnovations, we help businesses create lasting change with immersive learning experiences. Through instructional strategy, design, and content development we empower employee confidence, performance, and results. 💡 L...

This week we're joined by Kausta Spann of Kausation Consulting to discuss the importance of creating and managing compelling content for corporate learning. ––––––––––––––––– At ttcInnovations, we help businesses create lasting change with immersive learning experiences. Through instructional strategy, design, and content development we empower employee confidence, performance, and results. 💡 Loo...

This week, we're excited to chat with Katie McLaughlin about the McLaughlin Method and the magic of experiential learning. Katie's journey into adult learning began when she realized how powerful theater techniques could be for creating engaging and immersive learning experiences. She blends her theatrical background with her expertise in adult learning principles, crafting interactive and memorab...

This week we’re joined by XR Training Lead, Brian Melven to discuss all things Virtual and Augmented Reality. As an XR training lead, Brian’s job is all about connecting the latest tech with effective learning solutions. He collaborates with experts, instructional designers, and developers to create immersive training simulations that let learners practice in safe, controlled environments. Brian's...

 Eric Berget is a renowned expert in the field of learning experience design, with a particular focus on harnessing the power of storytelling. Throughout his career, he has witnessed firsthand the transformative impact that well-crafted narratives can have on learners, captivating their attention, igniting their emotions, and leaving a lasting impression. Drawing from his extensive experience, Er...

This week we're joined again by Debbie Wooldridge CEO and founder of ttcInnovations as she answers questions from our audience ranging from the future of L&D, how corporate training has changed over the years, to favorite books from this year. We want to thank everyone who submitted questions. This was a fun one to record. ––––––––––––––––– At ttcInnovations, we help businesses create lasting...

In this week’s episode of the Learning Matters podcast, Doug chatted with Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, PhD, from Your Instructional Designer. Nicole is a pro in corporate instructional design and social learning at scale. They talked about Nicole's unique path into the learning and development field, her approach to creating impactful learning experiences, and the innovative strategies her company u...

We're joined this week on the podcast by Megan Gutierrez, founder and CEO of Taproot Learning Connections. We discuss the Taproot method of measuring the effectiveness of corporate training, her beginnings in corporate instructional design, her passion behind learning and why training is so important, the origins behind her starting a corporate training business, as well as her company's focus on...

Join us this week on the show as we sit down with Venessa Alzate, founder and CEO of Anchored Training to discuss how TikTok and micro-learning have changed the way we learn. Find out how you can take your training from long-form to easily digestable, engaging, and exciting chunks to match the way most folks take in information in the new digital age. ––––––––––––––––– At ttcInnovations, we help b...

We got a bunch of questions from the episode where I talked about AI for voiceovers, so this week we dive into the fascinating world of AI voiceovers and how they're shaking up the L&D industry. Thanks to incredible advancements in machine learning and natural language processing, AI voices are now impressively human-like, capable of conveying emotions, tones, and all the quirks that make us u...

In this episode, we're sharing a webinar with Teresa Chiaputo and Debbie Wooldridge discussing the art and science of working with staffing providers in the learning and development industry. They explore strategies for meeting evolving needs, such as adding more employees to the L&D team, purchasing off-the-shelf training, partnering with L&D staffing providers, or ignoring the problems a...

Dave's journey from creating presentation graphics to developing online training content has put him at the heart of major industry changes. He shares how multimedia elements and web-based training have transformed learning, making it more accessible and engaging. We also dive into the differences between freelancing and staff augmentation, the power of building strong relationships, and Dave's un...

In this special episode, we flip the script and interview our host, Doug Wooldridge, to get his unique take on the podcasting world, AI voiceovers, and his personal passions like BBQ and baking. Doug shares his career journey, proudest moments, and future aspirations, mixing useful podcasting tips with engaging personal anecdotes. Tune in to hear about the pros and cons of AI voiceovers, essential...

Join us on the podcast as we chat with Dr. Robin Sargent, a seasoned pro in learning and development. Discover her journey from teaching to founding IDOL Courses, an innovative program for instructional design. Learn about embracing imperfection, keys to success in instructional design, and the future of the field, including AI integration and the importance of data. Plus, find out how to stand ou...

Join us this week as we dive into the world of recruiting and maintaining instructional design talent with Nicole Whitney, Director of Talent at ttcInnovations. Discover the keys to crafting standout resumes and portfolios, acing interviews, and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of corporate learning. Learn how Nicole stays ahead of industry trends and fosters a culture fit within her teams....

In this episode, join us as we chat with Mallori Steele, an Instructional Designer, entrepreneur, and community builder. Mallori shares her journey into Learning & Development (L&D) while living abroad, juggling motherhood and a quest for remote work. She discusses the importance of setting boundaries and self-care as a working mom. Inspired by her experiences, Mallori founded the Badass M...

Join us this week on Learning Matters as we sit down with a portion of the ttcInnovations Sales team, Teresa Chiapputo and Brady Grover. We discuss the latest and greatest offering from ttcInnovations, the Subscription Learning Services, and how empowering your employees to come up with new ideas to best meet client needs breeds innovation. As well as how to bring those clients in pre-launch to wo...

Join Eric Berget, our Creative Solutions Lead at Dashe, as we chat about how to make learning more fun and engaging using storytelling techniques and AI tools. If you want to grab your learners' attention and keep them interested, this episode is for you! Eric explains the difference between making learning experiences and instructional design, stressing the importance of thinking about what your...

Join us as we chat with Debbie Wooldridge, CEO and Founder of ttcInnovations, as she shares the key business strategies for building a sustainable learning and development company. Debbie shares her journey of reaching the million-dollar milestone, highlighting challenges in expanding her client base and positioning the company as a partner rather than just an outsourced solution. Emphasizing auth...

We're sitting down with our founder Debbie Wooldridge to dive into the early days of ttcInnovations, the challenges of navigating industry changes, and the lessons learned on her path to a 7-figure business. Debbie shares her journey from working in childcare to becoming an instructional designer and training manager in corporate America. She discusses the challenges she faced with new leadership...

Welcome to the Learning Matters podcast, your go-to resource for learning leaders and consultants passionate about professional growth and impactful development! Get weekly insights on instructional design, leadership, training tools, and staffing strategies to stay ahead.  Hosted by Doug Wooldridge of ttcInnovations, we blend real-life case studies, stories, and insights from industry leader...