TLDCast Podcast

In this episode Mike Peacock from Aristocrat Gaming joined us to talk through an interesting webinar and hybrid learning tech setup that he's been using to help train some of their technicians during the pandemic. He offers some tips to make this system work, which is a setup that includes live face to face instructor led training in a classroom environment AND remote learning being streamed to of...

The pandemic accelerated the move to remote work and turned the workplace on its head. Did that change our ideas about Workflow Learning? L&D Leader and Author, Ray Jimenez, joined Luis Malbas and the TLDC Community for a frank discussion on the state of learning in the flow of work and where it should be going. Give this episode a listen, Ray was excellent in contributing his thoughts and had...

If you're leading an eLearning development initiative at your organization, it can be easy to overlook things more important than your dev tools and stack. And in this episode with Danny Ortegon, he shared three items critical to the success of your project - items you may not be considering. This was a great conversation with Danny, an established L&D veteran with lots wisdom to share. Give i...

In this Member Showcase, we had a great conversation with Ana Smith from Hubspot. Ana is a Senior Content Manager for Global GTM Enablement and Instructional & Visual Designer. And having a background in medical, government, and now software products, Ana's perspective on content management and instructional design is unique by most standards, and this Member Showcase proves it. Give this epis...

Remote work is the future of work. And the future is here. Unfortunately, the circumstances that prompted that future also arrived with tremendous uncertainty and caution. So what is the reality of Remote Work in our Community? We ran a fifteen question survey on Remote Work for The Training, Learning, and Development Community, seeking to find answers on how TLDC Members are functioning in this m...

In this episode, we discussed the results of our recent survey " The Top 5 Skills Instructional Designers Need ". Here's what they were ranked in order of importance: Communication Skills, Creativity, Project Management, Learning Technology & Authoring Skills, and Writing/Copywriting. Any surprises there? Not really - but there were some surprises in the bottom 5 we analyzed, and also some of...

In this Member Showcase, we talked with Kayleen Holt, Principal Consultant at Scissortail Creative Services. Kayleen is an Instructional Design Expert and problem solver, and was also instrumental in helping build our highly successful AIDC21 program. Give this episode a listen to learn more about Kayleen.

Monique St Paul is a marketer turned instructional designer and our latest Member Showcase guest. She's only been an L&D professional for a couple of years, but speaks like a seasoned veteran and is already the President of the ATD Southern Connecticut Chapter. Learn more about Monique in this showcase - she's someone you'll want to have in your network.

In this episode, I share an update of what's been going on behind the scenes at TLDC, including some plans for the future of the Community, the impact of AIDC21, and more. Check it out if you're interested in learning what you can expect from TLDC over the next few months.

Anja Hartleb-Parson is a regular contributor to TLDC, sharing her knowledge on topics like data analytics and philosophy and neurodiversity. But in this episode, we learned more about Anja the person and her L&D journey; where she's been and where's she'd headed. We also covered the variety of academic disciplines she's studied, as well as some of her challenges as an L&D professional with...

In this Member Showcase, we talked with Heather Appell, Senior Development Manager, Expert Programs at ServiceNow --- and long time supporter of The Training, Learning, and Development Community. Heather has a varied background in L&D, working in industries like Public Education to Retail to Technology, and that experience makes Heather someone you'll definitely want in your network. Give this...

It was a pleasure talking about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) with Dr Suzanne Ehrlich. Suzanne is a founder of the UNITE Design Lab at the University of North Florida. The UNITE Design Lab is also a sponsor a next week's Accessible and Inclusive Design Conference. So in this episode, we covered what UDL is, why it's vital for organizations, and how you can start shifting your mindset to begi...

Here's another episode with Anja Hartleb-Parson, who many of you know as a Data & Analytics L&D professional. But in this conversation, Anja discussed what philosophy can teach us about learning. And if you're like me, there was a whole lot to take away from this one. Anja offers a great historical perspective of the way philosophy influenced how knowledge is shared, and even what is share...

In this episode, we talked with Victoria Gerstorfer, Director of Learning Experience Design at 4A's. Lots of interesting stuff in this conversation. We talked about the value of working in academic, non-profit and corporate environments. The importance of mentorship and mentors. And how having a background in therapy can help you be a better L&D professional. Give it a listen - Victoria was a...

In this episode, Tanacha Gaines joined us. Tanacha's background is diverse: IT, Art, Project Management --- and through it all, she remained first and foremost a curator and educator. So it's no surprise that Tanacha is currently a Human Capital and Organizational Transformation Senior Consultant at Deloitte. Give this episode a listen to learn more about her journey getting there.

In this episode, we talked with Mac Macdonald, a 30+ year L&D veteran from the UK. An expert in Emotional Intelligence, Mac has an incredible background --- with stories to match. From his time in the military to his discovery of emotional intelligence, this conversation with Mac was compelling and rich - and definitely worth a listen. Check out Mac's Moccasin Approach here: https://www.lapd.s...

Professional musician, songwriter, and audio engineer turned Instructional Designer? That's right, and that's Mike Peacock from Aristocrat we're talking about, and our guest in this latest episode. Learn more about Mike's journey to Instructional Designer --- starting from being a music teacher, to government ID, and now an innovative multimedia educator at casino gaming company, Aristrocrat.

In this episode, we talked with Christie Kittle, Supervisor & Lead Instructional Designer from Washington State University. Christie hasn't had your typical L&D journey; she went from being a K-12 teacher to a corporate Instructional Designer, then BACK to higher ed. And with that experience, Christie had quite a bit to share. And with also being a passionate mentor, Christie is someone yo...

Matt Tidwell has a really interesting story. High school music teacher turned cyber security specialist, then trainer, and now running his own L&D agency. Plus spending some time in there teaching traffic school. With his varied background and experience, you can see why Matt's company, ThinkThru, prides itself on being innovative. He's smart and humble, and his story is worth listening to. Ch...

In this episode, we talked with Kate Udalova of 7taps.com. I was introduced to Kate earlier this year at our first Community Day, and I remember how she came across as being authentic and approachable. And the same held true in this Member Showcase conversation. Perhaps that's why her authoring tool and platform, 7taps, has such an avid following. So give this episode a listen, and if you're inter...

In this Member Showcase, we talked with Christine Duguay (Doo-GAY), a Learning and Development Specialist at ThoughtExchange. Christine has been working in L&D and HR for about twenty years and prides herself on her ability to see the possibilities in people and is passionate about seeing them reach their full potential. We discussed her journey as an Instructional Designer, the important role...

If you spend any amount of time on social media, places like Facebook and Reddit, you've seen your share of memes. And if you see them enough, you've probably noticed patterns to how they're made, images that get used more than others, even a language associated with them. If you're mystified by any of this like I am, Rachel Eichen is here to fill us in on the history and usage of memes. She also...

It was great to talk to our latest Member Showcase guest, Theresa Francomacaro. Some of you may already know about Theresa and her business at WhyStoryWorks.com. But those of you aren't familiar with her yet, you're in for a treat. Theresa is a playwright, actress, writer, Executive Coach, and Trainer --- and one hec of a storyteller. Give this episode a listen, learn more about Theresa's journey,...

In this Member Showcase, Tabatha Dragonberry joined us to talk about her Instructional Design Journey, being a Respiratory Therapist, Mentorship, and more. We learned so much about and from Tabatha, and especially if you're someone just moving in to the world of L&D, this is a great episode. You can find Tabatha's Portfolio here: https://www.tabathadragonberryid.com/

It was an honor to talk with Debbie Richards in this latest Member Showcase. A self-described "Learning Geek", Debbie has been working as a trainer for decades, and has the knowledge to show for it. An author, ATD Chapter President, sought after conference speaker, and now, Immersive Learning Expert, Debbie is someone worth getting to know. So give this episode a listen, learn more about Debbie, a...