Unscripted—The L&D Shakers Podcast

Stop letting great ideas die in drawers. Learn the Disney Method that transforms brainstorming chaos into immediate action. You know the drill: fantastic brainstorming session, sticky notes flying, everyone energized... then weeks later, those brilliant ideas are collecting dust, untouched in a drawer. Too vague, too wild, bogged down in details and objections. In this episode, Camilla Poli reveal...

When organizations jump straight into "what" they want to train without understanding "why," they set themselves up for failure. In this episode, strategic communications expert Marta Novella shares how she used Simon Sinek's Why-How-What framework to transform a fragmented international team facing a leadership transition. Through candid one-on-one interviews and purpose-d...

In this episode, we sit down with Saad Bin Tariq , a seasoned performance consultant, to explore how Human Performance Improvement (HPI) and Andragogy can transform learning interventions into real business impact. Saad shares a compelling case study involving 14 technical managers in the Middle East, revealing how a blend of diagnostic precision and adult learning principles helped tackle feedbac...

In this episode of L&D Frameworks: Applied, we sit down with Daria Rudnik —team architect and learning experience designer—to explore how she brings Sharon L. Bowman's Training from the Back of the Room to life. Daria shares how the 4Cs framework (Connections, Concepts, Concrete Practice, Conclusions) transforms passive training into active learning. From five-minute theory bursts to learn...

In this episode of L&D Frameworks: Applied, Joost sits down with Gabrielle Sun , an experienced instructional designer working in a global L&D team at one of the Big Four. Together, they explore how Gabrielle blends the structure of ADDIE with the flexibility of SAM to create more iterative, feedback-driven learning experiences. Gabrielle shares how her team uses phases like Pre-Alpha, Alp...

What do Specsavers, Boost Juice, and Back to the Future have in common? In this episode, Joost sits down with Matt Smolen, founder of Balloon Tree Productions, to explore how storytelling transforms learning into something memorable, emotional, and effective. From mini-documentaries to Trojan-horsed messages, Matt shares how L&D teams can use narrative, conflict, and creativity to drive engage...

In this episode of "L&D Frameworks: Applied," host Joost Brouwer sits down with Shaira Khidirova , a seasoned L&D lead known for her creative and impactful learning solutions. Shaira shares her expertise on the 5DI model, developed by Nick Shackleton-Jones, and how she integrates MVP (Minimum Viable Product) testing to deliver effective learning programs. Tune in to explore how S...

In this episode of "L&D Frameworks: Applied," we dive into the world of nudge learning with Toby Newman , a seasoned learning strategist known for his innovative approaches to corporate training. Toby shares his insights on how small, timely interventions can significantly enhance learning outcomes when paired with the 70:20:10 model. Discover practical tips on making learning stick,...

In this episode of "L&D Frameworks: Applied," Joost Brouwer sits down with Zoltán László to explore the practical application of the 70:20:10 model developed by Charles Jennings. Zoltán shares his experiences in leveraging this widely recognized framework to become a trusted advisor in the L&D space. Discover how Zoltán successfully integrated different roles within his organization, foste...

In this episode of L&D Frameworks: Applied, host Joost Brouwer is joined by Arash Mazinani , an expert in learning and performance improvement. Together, they explore the 5Di model developed by Nick Shackleton-Jones , focusing on its practical application in the real world. Arash shares his journey of implementing the 5Di model at Aggreko, highlighting the challenges faced and the successes ac...

L&D Frameworks : Applied , a podcast by L&D Shakers where we take learning theories off the page and put them into action. Join your host, Joost Brouwer, as he dives deep into the world of employee development with Dinye Hernanda . In this episode, Dinye shares her insights on implementing the Employee Development Framework to enhance growth and engagement within organizations. Discover ho...

In this episode of L&D Frameworks: Applied, we talk with Guus van Deelen about his Learning & Development Quick Scan, a diagnostic tool designed to help organizations assess and enhance their L&D functions. Guus shares the inspiration behind the Quickscan and how it helps organizations in making strategic decisions to strengthen their learning initiatives. Tune in to learn how to trans...

Discover the Power of Learning & Development Frameworks! Welcome to  L&D Frameworks: Applied , a podcast by L&D Shakers where theory meets practice. Join us as we delve into insightful conversations with L&D leaders and practitioners who have tested these frameworks in real-world scenarios. Hear their stories of challenges, triumphs, and valuable takeaways. Ready to transform conce...

In this episode, we're talking with Traian Bruma , the Co-Founder of The Alternative University. This fascinating learning space is where self-directedness takes the spotlight, and students craft their own learning journey without a pre-set curriculum. We also unpack Learning as a Spinning Top, a learning model Traian put together after years of observing how learning by doing takes place in the w...

In this episode, we talked to Marco Dussin and Ivano Masiero , two L&D Shakers spicing the world of experience design with their box of curiosity and sense called Kitto . We learned how they think about experience design, where the idea of Kitto came to be, and how it can elevate an online learning journey. If you are adding some creative and innovative flavor to your work, please share your p...

We took so much inspiration from this conversation with Hajira Shaheen , the Learning and Development Manager at Hireup .  We talked about Project Oxygen Mask, a 6-nudge wellbeing campaign she designed for her colleagues, and delivered it fully on Slack.  Shaheen took us back to the initial idea and what prompted it, she explained the ingredients she paid extra attention to in the design process....

In this episode, we chat with Calen Fitzsimmons , a Technical Leader & Instructional Designer at EPRI, about what goes on behind the scenes when designing and launching an onboarding VR experience in the nuclear industry. We explored why VR is an effective tech for onboarding new nuclear plant colleagues. What are the different approaches to building VR experiences, and all the tiny little mov...

This conversation shows that you don't need a big budget, lots of time, and fancy tools to play around with an idea. We talked with Marie Krebs , a brilliant People Experience Designer. At the time of the interview, Marie was the People Experience Design Lead at Learnerbly and is now the new Head of People Experience Design at Build a Rocket Boy. Marie describes an experiment she launched seve...

In this first episode of our mini-series on learning creativity and innovation, we're talking to ⁠Srishti Sehgal⁠ , the Learning Design Lead at NextLeap about Learning Museums. By tuning in, you'll learn why Learning Museums are powerful tools that will make your learning  visible, tangible and shareable. Srishti shared concrete ways on how to include them in our learning design and what t...

In this episode, we sit down with Romy Alexandra, an experiential learning consultant, trainer and facilitator, to discuss the value of diversity in learning. We dive into how we can engage learners from different backgrounds and create opportunities for everyone to bring their life experiences into the mix while exploring the beauty of cross-cultural and intergenerational learning. Connect with R...

In this special episode, we are meeting with Olga Filipova and Pablo Alvarez to discuss how data contributes to employee engagement, what are the key success indicators and common pitfalls as well as some tips for becoming better with your learning data.  Connect with Olga here  Connect with Pablo here

In this episode, we are discussing with Lavinia Mehedințu, Co-Founder & Learning Architect at Offbeat, about the importance of resilience in our professional journeys, how she felt while growing as a leader and how she came up with the idea of building an online platform to help L&D professionals accelerate their careers through practice and knowledge sharing.  Check out Offbeat  Connect with Lavi...

In this episode, we are hosting Lena Nasiakou for a conversation about how she helps people learn through movement as well as the challenges she is facing as an entrepreneur and why being able to let go is so important. Lena's is the founder of Lena's moves and a core member of L&D Shakers.  Check out Lena’s Moves here. Connect with Lena here. 

On this episode, we chat with Álvaro Caballero about the importance of learning how to learn, how curricula can be counterproductive as well as how we build the essential skills for modern life. Álvaro is currently Head of People at DataSnipper and in his spare time he works on a project around creating an educational institution from scratch.  Do you want to connect with Alvaro? Click here.

In this episode, we interview Anamaria Dorgo, the founder of L&D Shakers, to discuss about her personal journey, the things that inspire her and how she came up with the idea of starting a community for learning professionals.    Check out the LinkedIn page of the L&D Shakers here.     Connect with Anamaria here.