The Talent Equation Podcast with Nolan Hout

In this episode, Matt Gjertsen , former U.S. Air Force instructor pilot and current CEO of Better Every Day Studios , in conversation with Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning , shares a brain-based approach to driving real behavior change at work. Discover how his framework—Specificity, Context, and Connection—enables L&D teams to create training that sticks. From...

Should you outsource or insource learning solutions? Joshua Remerowski , Vice President, Learning and Development at SRS Distribution and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning , discuss vendor strategy, Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Learning & Development, and making ROI-focused decisions. Learn how to build strong partnerships, tier vendors effectively, and transf...

What does it mean to truly put employees first? In this episode, ⁠Molly Endres⁠ , Industrial and Organizational Psychology (I/O Psychology) Expert | Former Global Director of Learning & Development at ⁠Alcoa⁠ and ⁠Nolan Hout⁠ , Senior Vice President of Growth at ⁠Infopro Learning⁠ , discuss the impact of I/O Psychology in creating healthier, more human-centered workplaces. Molly shares how lea...

In this episode, Dominik Mate Kovacs , Founder and CEO of Colossyan , joins Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning , to discuss how Colossyan, an AI-powered tool, transforms PDFs and Word documents into interactive videos. Learn how it cuts production costs, streamlines localization, and enhances learner engagement. Dominik also shares upcoming AI trends that prioritize q...

Great customer service starts with culture. In this episode,  Sara Cavallucci , Director of Customer Service Training and Development at GS1, and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning , explore how leadership, learning, and a safe team environment contribute to customer success. Tune in for insights on building skills, measuring impact, and creating a people-first traini...

Compensation is no longer just about job titles; skills are changing the game. Charlie Franklin , Co-founder of Compa , joins Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning , to discuss how real-time skill data is impacting salaries, talent planning, and workforce investments. From AI-driven hiring to the ROI of upskilling, they break down what it means to invest in potential in...

Michelle Chipman , Director of Restorative Initiatives at Pay Tel Communications , and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President ofGrowth at Infopro Learning , explore learner-centric strategies designed for incarcerated individuals. They discuss how lived experiences can be transformed into impactful learning, why trauma-informed approaches are important, and how technology can help create more engaging...

Patrick Peterson , Ex-Manager, Human Capital & Workforce Development at Deloitte Consulting , and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning , discuss the importance of learning as the core of organizational culture. From embracing failure to leveraging technology, they share insights on creating psychologically safe environments, building MVPs, and adopting a skills-firs...

AI has transformed Learning and Development, but what's next? In this episode, Donald H Taylor , Network Chair, Emerge Education and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President, Growth, Infopro Learning , discuss the impact of the 'AI shock,' the rise of hyper-personalization, and the critical role of aligning L&D with business goals. They also explore why 'showing value' and 'performance support' are...

Cori Power , Education Director at BDO Alliance USA , and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning , discuss effective employee onboarding strategies. They emphasize a personalized approach, commencing during the pre-employment phase, involving HR, learning and development leaders, and management. They highlight balancing digital tools with personal engagement, measuring su...

The experts from Mindtools , Gent Ahmetaj , Head of Insights and Analytics and Gemma Towersey , Learning Experience Consultant, and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, discuss measuring ROI for leadership training, emphasizing long-term data collection, tracking KPIs, performance, and learner experience. AI enhances coaching and analysis but risks weakening critical t...

Wendy Sellers , widely known as ‘The HR Lady,’ and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning , discuss how to transform middle managers from task executors into strategic business partners. Learn why investing in your middle management layer is essential for improving retention, boosting productivity, and building a sustainable leadership pipeline. 

Brian Washburn , Co-founder and Principal of Endurance Learning , and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning , share how to create effective learning experiences on a budget. From Brian’s periodic table of learning elements to practical, easy-to-implement strategies, they explore why manager involvement is crucial, how informal learning drives real results, and three key...

  Connie Malamed, Founder of the Mastering Instructional Design Community, joins Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, to explore how visual design transforms corporate training. Discover research-backed techniques to simplify complex ideas, harness cognitive science for impactful visuals, and use abstract graphics to engage learners. They dive into pre-attentive process...

James Gilchrist, Director at Lighthouse L&D Consulting and Nolan Hout, Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, explore why consulting skills are key for L&D. James shares his path from musician to an L&D expert, revealing techniques like the ‘Five Whys’ — a method for uncovering the problems behind training requests—along with strategies for linking L&D initiatives to...

Dr. Ashwin Mehta , Founder and Director of Mehtadology and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning , provide a step-by-step framework for initiating AI adoption in L&D. This episode cuts through the hype, offering actionable strategies for learning leaders to bridge the gap between AI potential and organizational reality.

Dr. Ashwin Mehta , Founder and Director of Mehtadology , and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning , discuss the practical steps for integrating AI into your L&D strategy. This episode provides a roadmap for L&D leaders to navigate the AI revolution, focusing on immediate implementation tactics and long-term strategic planning. Learn how to leverage AI to enhance...

Dr. Ashwin Mehta , Founder and Director of Mehtadology and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning , discuss how data fuels the personalization of learning experiences. The episode dives into the relationship between AI, data, and personalized L&D strategies, offering a roadmap to integrate AI in organizations successfully.  

Jim Kaveney , Founder of Unlimited Heart Health & Wellness, and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, discuss the experience of developing training programs while balancing the roles of learner and educator. Additionally, they reflect on the significant events in Jim's life that motivated him to write the book Unlimited Heart: How To Transform Your Pain Into Purpose...

Stephanie Curry , Learning Manager at Cadillac Academy, and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, discuss driving business performance through effective Learning and Development (L&D) strategies. They share their expertise on the critical role L&D plays in achieving organizational goals, providing practical tips and real-world examples. 

Carol Cohen , Vice President of Sales Enablement and Learning Strategy at Infopro Learning and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, discuss the former’s career trajectory, the evolution of sales training, consultative selling, the role of technology in sales training, and much more. 

Josh Blank , President and Co-Founder, OpenSesame and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President-Growth, Infopro Learning, engage in a conversation about the former's professional journey in the learning space, what technology he sees driving our industry forward, how companies can measure performance from their investments in training and much more. 

Dr. Sarit J. Levy , Chief Executive Officer of University Advisors and Chief Learning Officer for Zschool, and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth at Infopro Learning, discuss the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in learning environments. The discussion encompasses corporate and higher education perspectives, providing a comprehensive overview of AI's potential impact on the f...

Ryan Austin , Founder & CEO of Cognota, and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President of Growth, Infopro Learning discuss L&D teams' ROI measurement challenges and stress the significance of Cognota's LearnOps framework. They stress the importance of measuring ROI and advocate for a mindset change among L&D professionals: ROI should be considered a core element of initial stakeholder...

Diane Gaa , Director of Learning and Development at Sage, and Nolan Hout , Senior Vice President at Infopro Learning, discuss prioritizing accessibility in learning content, delve into the crucial significance of accessibility, and emphasize practical steps that can be taken to enhance and refine accessibility measures, and more.