Video Learning Lab

In this episode Lavinia and Kevin discuss what's actually the value of AI tools for L&D. The surprising part? It's not about LLMs and AI-enabled tools, but rather it's about automation and freeing up your time for higher value tasks. Highlights: 1:24 - What is actually different about NOW with AI? 6:09 - L&D teams acquire these very complex LMSes 11:31 - L&D teams is that they're stuck...

Dr. Ash Mehta is a visionary in learning technology, passionate about transforming enterprise learning through innovative, immersive, and gamified experiences that yield measurable outcomes. With a mission to create personalized, engaging learning environments, Ash develops strategies that leverage the latest technologies, including AI, to stimulate knowledge and skill development effectively. In...

Fei Wu is a Chinese-American video marketing expert and virtual event strategist who helps creators and businesses transform their visions into impactful digital brands. Specializing in video content, she supports small business owners in showcasing their products and services, while leveraging YouTube and podcast strategies to expand their customer base. In our conversation we talk about the impa...

Rory Barnett is an accomplished British voiceover artist with over six years of full-time experience, bringing a rich background as a BBC radio presenter, reporter, and newsreader. Based in London, Rory specializes in bringing scripts to life from his personal studio, leveraging his extensive media experience to enhance diverse voice projects. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 6:22 - Radio and Other Broadcas...

Josh Cardoz, Chief Creative & Learning Officer at Sponge Group, a global leader in digital learning. He has an extensive background in digital learning strategy, execution, and team upskilling. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 5:33 - From Instructional Designer to CLO 13:47 - Learning is always the medium not the end 16:18 - Let's not waste people time 21:18 - Always identify the compelling question 27:...

Lauren stands as a distinguished Learning Scientist, known for her expertise and groundbreaking contributions to the field of Learning and Development. With a formidable triple certification in Neuroscience, she navigates the intricate pathways of cognition with unparalleled precision. Her journey is one of relentless pursuit and unwavering dedication and advocation to evolve the way we learn and...

Liz Stefan currently serves as the CEO and co-founder of Nifty Learning, which helps companies save 20% of their training budgets and turn training costs into strategic investments. She brings her experience working in Fortune 500 companies through Xerox helping to develop scaled enterprise solutions for her clients. Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:40 - Reimagining the L&D field and changing its imag...

Guy W. Wallace is a retired Performance Analyst and Instructional Architect (as of July 2023) and had been designing and developing performance-based Instruction - Performance Guides & Learning Experiences - for Enterprise Learning functions and their business-critical target audiences since 1979. ____ Chapters 2:32 - Why is Performance critical for L&D? 10:55 - What is the difference betw...

Jason Gulya is an AI Strategist in higher education. Transforming initial skepticism about AI into advocacy, he now focuses on integrating AI into educational workflows. His expertise has guided numerous educators and institutions in harnessing AI for personalized and effective teaching. ____ Chapters 1:16 - How similar are L&D and Higher Education? 7:22 - How has Gen AI changed the first seme...

Today, I'm speaking with Mark Lassoff, the Chief Skills Officer at SkillSprints. He has been a frequent presenter and taught workshops on his approaches to Digital Learning. His company Framework Tech has educated more than 2.6 million individuals in digital skills. He's also the recent author of "The Ulimate Guide to Creating Online Learning Video: A Comprehensive Handbook for Instru...

Today, we're featuring Nelson Sivalingam, an innovative leader and the CEO and Co-founder of HowNow. He has masterminded a global learning platform dedicated to providing employees with timely and necessary learning resources. Known for his focus on enhancing performance and personal development, Nelson is a frequent presence at industry conferences and a respected voice in the field. His cont...

Markus Bernhardt is a Fellow of the Learning Performance Institute and a member of several prestigious councils, including the Forbes Technology Council and the HBR Advisory Council. A leading voice in the global learning and HR landscape, he is an author, speaker, and panelist. Recently, he was the chief evangelist at OBRIZUM, where he merged cognitive science with digital learning and AI. ____ 0...

Josh Cavalier is a leading figure in Learning & Development with nearly 30 years of experience. Specializing in the application of Generative AI frameworks like ChatGPT, he offers innovative solutions for corporations, government agencies, and educational institutions. Josh shares his wealth of knowledge through a popular YouTube channel focused on Generative AI tips and tricks. ____ Chapters...

Ashley Sinclair is the Managing Director at MAAS Marketing and has spent almost ten years working in marketing for the learning and development (L&D) sector. She encourages people in L&D to use marketing techniques to improve their work, and also co-hosts a podcast called Marketing for Learning to share ideas on how to make L&D better. ____ Chapters 00:00 - Ashley's intro and snowb...

Matt Gjertsen is the founder and Chief Learning Officer of Better Every Day Studios, a firm specializing in instructional design for aerospace and defense companies. With a background as an Instructor Pilot in the U.S. Air Force and a Manager of Training and Development at SpaceX, Matt brings a wealth of experience in training and development. In this episode, we spoke about how Matt's backgro...

Kristin Torrence is helping to bring VR scenarios and training into the mainstream at CA-based company, Talespin. As the Head of Learning Engineering, she focuses on the development of targeted skills through the designing VR scenarios. In this episode, we spoke about how Kristin approaches VR learning experience design, what types of performance are the perfect fit for VR, and how to evaluate the...

Cara North is one of the most recognized named in Instructional Design both for effective Instructional Design practices and getting a solid start in the industry. She is the founder of The Learning Camel and the author of "Learning Experience Design Essentials." In this episode, we spoke all about how Cara got her start as an Instructional Designer as well as how to make practical use o...

Donald Clark is one of the most well-known experts on bringing AI into Learning and Instruction. He's the former CEO of Epic Group plc, and current CEO of AI learning company WildFire. In this episode, we spoke all about why L&D can't seem to nail the right problems for the business and their failed approach to making learning happen. And of course...how we could fix it. ____ Chapters...

Ross Stevenson is the creator of the L&D newsletter Steal These Thoughts. He's a seasoned learning and performance strategist helping to build world-class learning functions for global organizations. His expertise lies in designing digital-first learning content strategies, fusing marketing techniques with learning principles, and crafting top-notch digital content tools. In this episode,...

Dr. Kuva Jacobs is the Founding Director of the Redpoint Consulting Firm and the creator of the LinkedIn Group Learning Myth Busters. She helps to drive to create innovative learning solutions in the corporate space, where she contributes to a wide range of learning & development projects, across all stages of their lifecycle. ____ 🖐🏽 Key Takeaways: Learning Styles is a myth and harmful becau...

Rued Riis is a creator who helps educators turn knowledge into video. Having worked in both marketing and training, I enjoy his perspective as someone who designs a balance of both education and entertainment with his learning content. ____ 🖐🏽 Key Takeaways: Don't pour everything into one "golden" video. Focus on explaining one thing and explaining it well. Your video pacing should...

Ever put personal development on the back burner? Well, in this episode Devlin Peck and I discuss the 5 key tenets of instructional design that every ID could either internalize or brush up on What to look forward to? 1. The Audience Holds the Key 2. Alignment is Everything 3. Practice and Feedback Make Perfect 4. People Learn Together 5. Learning is a Campaign Who is Devlin Peck? 🤔 Devlin Peck i...

Egle, Myles, and I discuss how to transform the L&D role by thinking more with a product mindset as well as why L&D has a problem engaging its learners.  We also talked about the different skills of a product manager that could help L&D better address the needs of the business:  1. Stakeholder management  2. Data-driven problem-solving  3. An understanding of how tools can be used to a...

In this episode, John Helmer and I discuss how to can create learning that excites and engages. We talk about how he designed his fantastic podcast by combining both his marketing background, work with learning organizations, and his love of cinema. John Helmer, a writer, editor, and communications strategy expert who hosts 2 fantastic podcasts about learning: The Learning Hack Great Minds on Lear...

In this episode, Amy Petricek shares her insights about what's big in the instructional design world, the role of engagement in instructional design, and how to think about learning in the flow of work. Amy is a Learning Design Manager, Career Strategist, and host of the podcast Share Watcha Learned podcast. Key Takeaways: Instructional Design looks very different from company to company. It&#...