Training Impact Podcast

What if AI could do more than answer questions? What if it could help scale mentorship? In this episode of the ⁠Training Impact Podcast⁠ , Jeff Walter sits down with Jared Shaw, Founder of ⁠Virtuoso⁠ , to explore a new approach to artificial intelligence in learning and development. Rather than focusing on content generation and automation, Virtuoso is using AI to create interactive, mentor-like l...

In this episode of the ⁠Training Impact Podcast⁠ , Jeff Walter interviews Monty Miller and Doug Breckenridge, co-founders of ⁠Vujade⁠ , about the science of communication, collaboration, and organizational performance. The conversation traces their nearly thirty-year professional relationship, which began during a business transformation project in India and eventually led to the creation of Vujad...

What role does physical space play in learning success? In this episode of the ⁠Training Impact Podcast⁠ , Jeff Walter sits down with Axhens Mara of ⁠StudySpaces⁠ to explore a critical but often overlooked aspect of learning and development: the environments where learning takes place. While organizations invest heavily in learning technologies, content development, instructional design, and train...

In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter sits down with Vance Morris, Chief Experience Officer of Deliver Service Now Institute and former Walt Disney World leader, to explore how businesses can intentionally design customer experiences that create loyalty, emotional connection, and long-term profitability. Drawing from his years at Disney and his experience building multiple su...

🎧 In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast , Jeff Walter speaks with Lucas Consoli, Co-Founder of EmpathEQ , about the future of AI-powered simulation training in healthcare. Together, they explore how emotionally authentic AI simulations are helping nursing schools and healthcare organizations train critical communication, empathy, and de-escalation skills at scale. Lucas shares his journe...

In this episode of the ⁠ Training Impact Podcast⁠ , Jeff Walter sits down with Mike Willins of ⁠Motor Age Training⁠ to discuss the growing challenges and opportunities shaping the future of automotive technician training. As modern vehicles become increasingly dependent on software, sensors, electronics, and advanced diagnostics systems, the role of the technician is evolving rapidly. Mike explain...

In this episode of the ⁠Training Impact Podcast⁠ , Jeff Walter sits down with David Boyes, President of ⁠Today’s Class⁠ , to explore how adaptive microlearning and AI-driven personalization are changing the future of automotive workforce development. As modern vehicles become increasingly complex, shops are facing growing pressure to keep technicians, service advisors, and service teams up to spee...

What happens when training stops being a support function and starts driving real business impact? In this episode, Jeff Walter, Founder and CEO of ⁠LatitudeLearning⁠ , joins ⁠CourseCreek⁠ as a featured guest to explore how organizations can rethink training as a strategic asset. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in extended enterprise learning, Jeff shares how training programs can evol...

Most training programs measure activity, not impact. In this special episode of the Training Impact Podcast , Jeff Walter shares highlights from his presentation at the Annual ATMC Conference and explains why training systems, not training programs, are what truly move business metrics. Jeff introduces his Learn, Do, Teach framework and a five-stage roadmap for building scalable learning systems t...

What if one small step could completely change your future? In this episode of the ⁠Training Impact Podcast⁠ , Jeff Walter speaks with Alesia Visconti, CEO of ⁠FranServe⁠ , about how franchising creates life-changing opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs. Alesia shares her inspiring personal journey, the mission behind FranServe, and why so many people feel overwhelmed when exploring business o...

What does it really take to scale a modern franchise brand in a rapidly evolving market? In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter sits down with Kevin Moran, Chief Development Officer at Blaze Pizza, to explore how one of the most recognizable fast casual brands is reinventing itself for the next phase of growth. This conversation goes beyond traditional franchise development. K...

In this episode of the ⁠Training Impact Podcast⁠ , Jeff Walter sits down with Adam Gaedke of ⁠Freddy Media⁠ to explore how influencer-driven marketing is transforming the automotive industry—and what it means for dealers, brands, and channel performance. Freddy Media is redefining how companies connect with customers by leveraging a powerful network of social media influencers. Instead of relying...

What if your most effective growth channel wasn’t a franchise, dealer network, or sales team—but a network of influencers? In this episode of the ⁠Training Impact Podcast⁠ , Jeff Walter sits down with Emily Vernon, Head of Social Media at ⁠Tote&Carry⁠ , to explore how the brand is redefining channel development through ambassadors, affiliates, and creator-driven content. Tote&Carry has bui...

How does safety training protect an entire industry? In this episode of the ⁠Training Impact Podcast⁠ , Jeff Walter speaks with Katherine Henmueller, President and Chief Operating Officer of the ⁠Coordinating Committee for Automotive Repair ⁠ (CCAR). The discussion explores how specialized safety and hazardous materials training helps prevent accidents across the automotive repair ecosystem. Found...

How do organizations turn expert knowledge into scalable digital learning? In this episode of the ⁠Training Impact Podcast⁠ , Jeff Walter speaks with Robert Lunte, founder and CEO of ⁠CourseCREEK,⁠ about the process of transforming expertise into structured online learning programs. Robert shares his journey from internationally recognized voice coach to leading an eLearning development company. A...

In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast , Jeff Walter sits down with Steven King, President of U.S. Operations at ⁠Immersivevision Technology⁠ , to explore how immersive 3D visualization is transforming medical education and healthcare training. Steven shares the story of how he discovered the company’s groundbreaking virtual dissection table and helped bring the technology to the United St...

In this episode of the ⁠Training Impact Podcast⁠ , Jeff Walter talks with ⁠Ford Saeks⁠ , business growth accelerator, keynote speaker, and AI integration strategist, about what it really takes to drive measurable growth in today’s marketplace. Ford Saeks shares how organizations can bridge the gap between where they are and where they want to be through mindset clarity, disciplined strategy, and p...

In this episode of the ⁠Training Impact Podcast⁠ , Jeff Walter welcomes Marla Rosner of ⁠MSA Worldwide ⁠ for a powerful discussion about the architecture behind effective franchise training. Many franchisors believe training begins with content delivery. MSA Worldwide takes a different view. Training begins with documentation. Without clear, well-structured brand standards, franchise systems strug...

What does it really take to build a high-performing organization in today’s rapidly changing workforce landscape? In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast , Jeff Walter sits down with Michael Rochelle of Brandon Hall Group to explore the research shaping the future of human capital strategy. From AI-driven workforce disruption to persistent leadership gaps and the measurable impact of employ...

The automotive industry is evolving rapidly, and the need for highly skilled technicians has never been greater. In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter sits down with Virginia Oden, Assistant Vice President of ASE Education Foundation, to explore how national accreditation, advisory boards, and industry partnerships are closing the automotive skills gap. They discuss: • How AS...

In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast, Jeff Walter sits down with Corey Glassman to explore how ASE developed a national EV safety standard and what that means for technician certification and workforce readiness. As electric vehicles become mainstream, the automotive industry faces new safety challenges tied to high voltage systems, battery technology, and advanced diagnostics. Rather th...

What separates unpredictable revenue from scalable growth? In this episode, we explore how Sales Xceleration approaches sales leadership, structure, and long-term revenue stability for growth-stage organizations. The conversation centers on a common challenge: companies that have strong products and early traction but lack a defined, repeatable sales system. Many businesses begin with founder-led...

In this episode of the ⁠Training Impact Podcast⁠ , Jeff Walter sits down with Matt Johnston, Director of Commercial Solutions at ⁠Design Interactive⁠ , to explore how extended reality is transforming skill development. For years, learning and development has excelled at delivering knowledge at scale. Courses, videos, and LMS platforms have made information widely accessible. But building real-worl...

In this episode of the Training Impact Podcast , host Jeff Walter sits down with Carl Borsani of ASE Test Prep to explore what it really takes to prepare technicians for certification in a high-stakes, performance-driven environment. The conversation moves well beyond test questions and study tactics to examine how structure, discipline, and clarity shape learning outcomes in the automotive servic...

Jeff Walter is joined by Lindsey Halson, Senior Director of Training and Development at ⁠Bojangles⁠ , to explore how the brand designs, delivers, and scales training for its field teams. This conversation goes well beyond content libraries and one-time onboarding programs. Lindsey outlines a fundamental shift in how Bojangles thinks about training itself. The objective is not simply to ensure peop...