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| The Ethics One | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:48:43 | |
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Episode Links: Supporting Women: A Guide for Men | LinkedIn Business Success: Definition, Types, and Examples the future of business: ethical value creation Notebook LM: A threat to the Podcasting World Free AI Audio Tools You Won't Believe Exist Where is the ethical knowledge in the knowledge economy? Ensuring the ethical use of big data: lessons from secure data access The dilemma and countermeasures of educational data ethics in the age of intelligence Ethical practice and the role of people professionals Kolb’s Learning Styles and Experiential Learning Cycle Can Emojis be Unethical? The Ethics of Emojis in Digital Communication [CASE STUDY] UK must step up to ensure access to digital learning is ethical, innovative and inclusive This week’s guests are Loren Sanders is an author and visionary leader with over 20 years of experience in Healthcare, Human Resources, and Personal Development. Known as a “Professional Synergist,” she specialises in organisational effectiveness, talent acquisition, and leadership development. Her book, Empathy is Not a Weakness, has received numerous accolades. Loren is dedicated to eradicating toxic leadership and fostering inclusivity in workplaces through innovative talent development initiatives. An active speaker and consultant, she aligns individual talents with organisational goals. Loren holds a degree from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Lake Forest Graduate School of Management.
Website Roxlocoaching.com
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/services/page/b1420532675733997a
Yvonne Urra-Bazain is an e-Learning Developer for Briljent with a passion for creating learning solutions and optimising processes. As an advocate for accessible design, she has led a workshop at DevLearn, hosted virtual empathy labs, and contributed to the book Design for All Learners being published February 2025. Yvonne is a digital nomad based in the United States who travels with her family full-time in a Recreational Vehicle.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvonneurrabazain/
Lisa Murphy FCIPD – CEO of Limelite HR & Learning Following an award-winning career as a senior leader in the education, charity and private sectors, with a strong focus on social justice, Lisa now runs the multi award-winning HR and training consultancy, Limelite HR & Learning, which supports SME organisations with values led, sustainable and inclusive HR practices. Lisa is a Fellow member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development, DiSC Psychometric Facilitator, qualified trainer, Mental Health First Aider and Coach. She has been a Trustee, Governor and Chair of various organisations and is passionate about supporting start-up and scaling businesses. As someone with a passion for inclusive cultures, leadership development, diversity and inclusion and employee led HR practices, Lisa regularly speaks on these topics for many prestigious organisations including the CIPD, Irwin Mitchell and the Association of Colleges. | |||
| The Bias One | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:48:08 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com The recording room for 1st December is this link. We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
Episode Links: Andy Murray corrects journalist for overlooking female players – video | An Paternity leave: The hidden barriers keeping men at work - BBC Worklife New EU Law on Pay Transparency We're at a gender equality crossroads: which path will the government take? The gender biases that shape our brains Gender Bias And How To Recognize And Navigate Warning Signs The Unconscious Bias Women Have Against Women Gender Equality and Educational Opportunities: Can Gender Shape Your Career? The Underpensioned: Defining the Gender Pension Gap International Equal Pay Day 18 September Gender bias in academia: a lifetime problem that needs solutions Gender Bias Faced By Girls and What We Can Do: £513bn increase in UK Gender Investment Gap in a year Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men The deadly truth about a world built for men – from stab vests to car crashes Neural Correlates of Gender Differences in Reputation Building 75% Of Women Executives Experience Imposter Syndrome In The Workplace Tox Report 65. The toaster theory of sexual debasement Enough platitudes and excuses: here is the truth about this week of sexism The state of gender inequality in Latin America
This week’s guests are Mariana Horrisberger is an English, Spanish and Portuguese translator with over 10 years of experience in the e-learning localisation field. Born and raised in Argentina, she has travelled and moved around plenty in her career. Over the last 5 years, she has specialised in high-profile learning programs in the Corporate Training and Higher Education localisation realms. She believes firmly in uplifting others, so she strives to give back and be a force of good in the L&D community. She is currently co-leading the Global Learning and Development Community, a networking space for people in Learning and Development.
links: https://linktr.ee/marianahorrisberger https://www.linkedin.com/in/horrisbergermariana/
Yasmine Alani - Director of Transformation Yasmine is a multi-award winning professional, recognised for being a Top 100 Future Leader, Culture Pioneer of Learning, and The LPI's Learning Professional of the Year. She has a wealth of experience driving transformational change programmes across global organisations, including The Times, DLG, Ministry of Justice, HSBC, Rolls Royce, ASOS, and talkSPORT.
She has a passion for putting people at the centre of transformation, and has achieved meaningful change in the Culture space, from working with our legal system to tackle unconscious bias in domestic abuse cases in courtrooms, to designing bespoke leadership sessions to challenge c-suite executives to commit to true allyship.
LINKS https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasmine-alani/
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| The Inclusion and Equality One | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:48:25 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
Episode Links: Gender Bias in Translation Using Google Translate: Problems and Solution Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men Co-Creation – Shifting towards More Inclusive Learning A Rise In Biased Job Language Is Not Helping Tech's Lack Of Diversity Why are there different types of sign language? The power of language and its role in inclusion What is equality, diversity, and inclusivity? This week’s guests are Sandra Camacho. Sandra is a Franco-Colombian-American inclusive and equitable design strategist, educator, and advisor working under the alias Sandra By Design. She’s also the founder of the Inclusive Design Jam, a community of practice, and Design Changemakers, an online education platform on designing for social change. She started her career at Google, where she spent 8 years in product, digital marketing, and learning & development in the U.S. and Europe. Today, she helps teams around the world build thriving work cultures and socially impactful solutions. LinkedIn: https://linkedIn.com/in/sandracamacho Instagram: https://instagram.com/sandra.bydesign
Sharon Ehrlich is Bronx-raised native New Yorker. After spending nearly 2 decades in executive and leadership roles for global technology companies she founded Living While Leading, a premier executive coaching service which focuses on supporting women IT executives in their quest to gain more control over their careers and pursue the life they need on their own terms. Sharon also hosts the Living While Leading Podcast, which focuses on leadership and female empowerment. LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonehrlich1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingwhileleading/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557652484016 Podcast: https://livingwhileleading.com/podcast/
Emily Decker is part of the team at Comtec Translations, where she first discovered the world of learning through working as a translation project manager for eLearning agency clients. Now Head of Client Partnerships, she is passionate about helping companies take their learning global – from localising learning content of all kinds to making sure it is culturally and regionally sensitive for learners around the world. Web: www.comtectranslations.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-decker-13365b83/
Leslie Short brings four decades of experience with The Cavu Group, advising companies on expanding their culture through diversity, inclusion, and open dialogue. Starting as a professional ballet dancer at 12, Leslie built a diverse career in Europe and Asia, including founding Japan's top-rated entertainment business in 1994. She then led production, marketing, and PR for media and fashion companies. A chaplain, activist, mental health aide, mediator, and coach, Leslie blends her skills to foster inclusive, equitable cultures. She serves on several boards, advocates for women's rights and humanitarian issues, and authored Expand Beyond Your Current Culture: Diversity & Inclusion for CEOs and Leadership. Leslie’s Podcast: Visibility Ultd | |||
| The Event Management One | 11 Jun 2024 | 00:44:58 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
Episode Links: Preparing to attend an unconference! How do you create and share conference materials? It's Time To Talk About The Invisible Labor Falling On Women's Shoulders New Study: Almost Two-Thirds of Professional Event Speakers Are Male Gender Balance in Conferences: Challenging? Yes, but doable too Closing the tech conference gender gap Part time working after the pandemic Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing How to Become a Recovering Perfectionist Why Experience Designers are the New Event Planners How To Plan An Event: The 8 Stages Of Event Planning The Event Planning Checklist Used By Top Event Planners The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters 242403630_The_8_Learning_Events_Model_and_its_principles Learning-handbook-learning-events
This week’s guests are Laura Watkin. Laura’s passion and expertise is the science of learning and people development and she's passionate about evidence-informed learning and the application of cognitive science and deliberate practice. Laura is Principal Pedagogy Lead for the UK charity, Frontline, responsible for the quality of teaching and learning for a masters level qualifying programme. Along-side this is the co-creator of the #ASRI model for learning design and delivery working as part of Be More Learning and Development Limited. Having a PGCE and CIPD qualifications Laura brings experience of education, L&D and HR from working in a range of organisations, including privately owned global logistics, public sector enterprise, schools and graduate training organisations. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBcL_DHbX_E&authuser=0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FOIhcIsngJQ&authuser=0 Dolores Gaut, a self-proclaimed "resident nerd," has a diverse career history, including roles as a figure skating coach, facility manager, customer service trainer, event manager, graphic designer, and marketing specialist. Her varied hobbies include reading, working out, cooking, nail art, painting, skiing, organising, and advocacy. She is a loving “Tía” to her nieces and nephews. Currently a Senior Training Specialist for Cognizant, Dolores volunteers as a co-organizer for the GLDC, an L&D networking group. She holds an MBA, a BBA in Marketing, and a BA in Psychology from Southern Methodist University. You can connect with her on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolores-gaut-mba/ (just let her know why you’re connecting!)
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| The Assertive One | 28 May 2024 | 00:44:10 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: The complexities of allyship: Tackling the inner struggle Allies, Amplification and Assertiveness: How to Earn and Keep Your Seat at the Table The Devastating Decline In Girls’ Mental Health: 7 Ways You Can Help How To Be An Ally: Stop Fixing People And Start Supporting Them A Simple Way to Be More Assertive (Without Being Pushy) The Double-Bind Dilemma for Women in Leadership (Infographic) | Catalyst Assertive Communication: How to Do It (And Why It Matters) Assertive vs. Aggressive: What’s the Difference? Know the difference between assertiveness, passivity and aggression How to Perform Assertiveness Skills Training: 6 Exercises Assertiveness Asking for What You Want Firmly and Fairly Girls’ schools ‘teach youngsters how to be assertive women at work’ Power through: A new concept in the empowerment discourse Empowering Young Women and Why It Matters Don’t Underestimate the Power of Your Voice Gender Stereotypes and Their Impact on Women’s Career Progressions from a Managerial Perspective From Bossy to Bold: Why ALL Women Should Strive To Be Assertive Strong Like Amanda: Teaching Girls the Power of Assertiveness
Linda Macelova is a seasoned professional in the tech industry and founder of LM Consulting. She provides various services, from coaching to public speaking about career development for women in STEM. As a Career Coach, she helps women feel fulfilled, find their voice, and get the reward they deserve. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindamacelova/ Website: Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women in STEM to Rise (lindamacelova.com)
Aynsley Szczesniak is the Founder and Executive Director of Speak Out Sisterhood, a global network elevating youth to eradicate barriers to equality for women in STEM. As a first year Honors Carolina scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, she is also the North Carolina State Lead of Million Women Mentors, the Student STEM Programs Chair of the Association for Women in Science - NC, and a research assistant for the UNC School of Medicine PREPARE project. She’s an aspiring physician in women’s health and a proactive STEMinist dedicated to empowering young women to be agents of change. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aynsleyszczesniak/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aynsley-szczesniak/ Speak Out Sisterhood: https://www.speakoutsisterhood.org/ Speak Out Sisterhood LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/speak-out-sisterhood Speak Out Sisterhood Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speak_out_sisterhood/
Beatrice Ngalula Kabutakapua is the CEO and Founder of The Business Storytelling Centre, a leadership development firm training and coaching leaders to communicate through stories. A professional storyteller, who worked as a journalist and documentary maker for a decade, she supports international organisations as a business storytelling coach. Beatrice applies storytelling to engage, retain and develop internal audiences so that employees advance in their careers, are more productive, and lead with clarity of communication. | |||
| The Learning Design One | 14 May 2024 | 00:36:44 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
Episode Links: Why do people believe women aren’t funny? Why metaphor matters in education Four reasons to avoid 'learning styles' – and one alternative 8 Types of Learning Styles: How Do Students Learn Best? New study shows the power of learning in short bursts Exercise not only helps with mental health - it makes us more creative too, say scientists The impact of fun and enjoyment on adult’s learning Negative educational experiences cause lasting damage to wellbeing The Role of Surprise in Learning The Profession Map / Core behaviours / Passion for learning This week’s guests are Lena Nasiakou. Lena believes that “Moving is our brain’s favourite way of learning”. She is a Learning Consultant, an EMCC accredited Coach and holds a Master's Degree in Lifelong Learning & BSc in Educational Studies. In 2017 she founded Lena’s Moves - a trusted L&D Partner for organisations like Netflix, H&M, and Johnson & Johnson. Lena’s Moves provides non-boring learning solutions that engage leaders, drive sustainable behavioural change, and close performance gaps. Links: Website: lenasmoves.com Linkedin: Lena Nasiakou Non-boring Learning Newsletter: https://bit.ly/37D2Vew
Vanessa Sotano is a dedicated professional deeply passionate about fostering lifelong learning and personal growth. Armed with a degree in Sociology and extensive training in Adult Education, Vanessa has honed her skills to support individuals on their journey to fulfilment. With a focus on Coaching, Emotional Intelligence, and NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Vanessa guides her clients with empathy and understanding. Her certification as an NLP Practitioner underscores her commitment to understanding human behaviour and communication dynamics. As a certified DISC Profile Analyst, Vanessa offers valuable insights into behaviour and communication styles, helping individuals navigate interpersonal dynamics effectively. Vanessa's dedication to continuous improvement is evident in her diverse training, including methodologies such as Search Inside Yourself, Liberating Structures, Andragogy, and E-Trainer. These tools enrich her ability to design and deliver impactful learning experiences tailored to each client's needs. In her role as a freelancer, Vanessa serves as a Soft Skills Trainer, Facilitator, Coach, and Learning & Development Consultant, leveraging her versatile skill set to empower individuals and teams. She also contributes to the L&D community as she was the catalyst at the L&D Shakers Lisbon Hub, until the end of 2023, collaborating with peers to drive innovation in the field. Additionally, Vanessa co-hosts L&D Talks, facilitating meaningful conversations and fostering knowledge-sharing within the industry. Grounded with a genuine desire to help others succeed, Vanessa's career is guided by her core values of integrity, authenticity, and compassion. Links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessasotano/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0LjOakzgoPe0r4QoPX2yiy?si=18aae931f5574765 Community:https://join.slack.com/t/landd-colearning/shared_invite/zt-260ogu0kh-PhOtuaYe0KocEzrkF8Yyzg
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| The Learning Technologies 2024 One | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:24:21 | |
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This week’s guests are Alice Thompson. Alice is a senior learning professional, passionate about designing training for performance, data driven decision making, measuring impact and creating a continuous learning culture. This has helped her to design and deliver impactful development solutions such as leadership programmes, onboarding, H&S/compliance, D&I initiatives as well as core skills. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alice-thompson-849154b8
As a learning fanatic Gaelle Watson is committed to creating opportunities for everyone to acquire around personal and professional commitments , the skills and knowledge they need to excel in their careers wherever they are in the world. Having founded SyncSkills Ltd - Europe’s number one boutique digital learning agency - her and her team do this by helping trainers and training providers plan, design and deliver engaging, impactful, and inclusive professional learning experiences. Harnessing the power of technology, and the principles of design excellence, she supports businesses pushing the boundaries of what is possible in hybrid, blended and virtual spaces to deliver impact for their teams and clients. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaellewatson/
Sharon Claffey Kaliouby is the co-founder of #WomenInLearning, an initiative to actively promote women in learning and leadership. She supports an awareness of gender equity and an environment committed to a more inclusive future. Sharon is currently chief talent officer for Realtime Recruitment. Previously she was VP strategic alliances for Learning Pool, head of global learning & development for State Street Global Advisors, and Thomson Reuters head of sales academy learning partners. Accolades include the 2019 Top 50 Leaders in L&D–Americas; Corinium CLO Forum, The Learning & Performance Institute Learning Awards – 2018 Learning Professional of the Year & Finalist Team of the Year; 2017 Bronze Onboarding Program of the Year; and 2015 Finalist Learning Technology of the Year. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonkaliouby18
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| The Challenges One | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:35:18 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
Episode Links: Fact check: Post detailing 9 things women couldn't do before 1971 is mostly right History Of Women And Credit Cards: 1970s To Present What Famous Women in History Were Achieving When You Were Born Soft-misogyny and it’s Impact on the Workplace Women in L&D - still not at the top Learning Analytics for Enterprise Learning & Development 2023 L&D Trends: Learning Analytics Evaluating ROI on Your Company’s Learning and Development Initiatives L&D’s time to shine: How to influence the c-suite and deliver business value The Future of Learning: the transformation imperative More Training Won’t Solve Your Company’s Problems 2022 Workplace Learning Report The Value of Learning in the Workplace Leadership Challenges for Women at Work Cathy Hoy is a seasoned learning leader with over two decades of experience in Learning and Organisational Development. She now runs CLO100, the home of the Learning Leaders Programme, a programme dedicated to the development of L&D leaders, equipping them with the tools and knowledge they need to create high-performing learning organisations. https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyhoy/
Hatice Demircan is a learning and development Professional. She has cultivated expertise in various HR areas with 18 years of comprehensive HR experience across diverse sectors including logistics, energy, and manufacturing in both local and global companies. She is an accredited professional coach with PCC credentials. She prioritises individual development and actively contributes to social responsibility initiatives by volunteering as a coach and mentor, especially for young people. After moving to the UK in 2021, she founded her own HR consultancy and coaching business (Master HR Consultancy and Coaching), specialising in individual coaching sessions, soft skills training, and consultancy on learning and development program design and implementation. | |||
| The Trust One | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:37:57 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
Episode Links: Sacked for 'being boring' | £426k payout for worker who refused to take part in team events Forced Fun Sucks : So Why Do Organizations Keep Doing It? What are the elements that make up trust in relationships ‘Women talk too much’ simply isn’t true, data show Men in Black: All the Aliens You Need to Know Why women view trust differently Gender differences in trust dynamics: Women trust more than men following a trust violation Trust and gender: An examination of behavior and beliefs in the Investment Game Just Like Me — Center for Compassionate Leadership "Just Like Me" Compassion Practice The Best Leaders Aren’t Afraid to Be Vulnerable The power of vulnerability in leadership Dare to Lead | Authenticity is a collection of choices that we have to make every day. Vulnerability and Trust: An Introduction The Best-Guess Phenomenon and Degree of Belief Hate when a stranger sits next to you on a bus? You’re not alone After a year of Zoom meetings, we’ll need to rebuild trust through eye contact 9 Tips for Building Trust in the Workplace What COVID-19 Teaches Us About the Importance of Trust at Work This week’s guests are Leslie Rohonczy. Leslie is a distinguished Integral Master Coach™ specialising in executive coaching, leadership development, and high-performance teams. With a rich background in Organisational Development, Human Resources, Learning & Development, and Corporate Coaching, she has evolved into a seasoned expert dedicated to guiding senior and c-suite leaders towards transformative growth. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Leslie is a multifaceted creative. As a songwriter, recording artist, and vocal & performance coach, she has produced eight original albums of coaching-inspired music and lyrics. Delve into her creative expressions in her first book, 'COACHING LIFE: Navigating Life’s Most Common Coaching Topics' (2023). Leslie is also the founder of 'SONG STORIES: The Music Coaching Program', a unique and transformative journey that intertwines coaching and music, offering clients profound insights and self-discovery. Residing in Ottawa, Canada, Leslie and her husband foster dogs for the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind program. Discover more about Leslie and her impactful work at www.leslierohonczy.com.
WEBSITE: www.leslierohonczy.com
BOOK: “COACHING LIFE: Navigating Life’s Most Common Coaching Topics”:
MUSIC COACHING PROGRAM: Self-Development & Personal Growth through Music: http://www.leslierohonczy.com/musiccoaching
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Janet Webb is an independent learning & development consultant, developing management and personal effectiveness skills, in the secular and in the spiritual arena. Her thing is to help people understand their own brains and emotions, so they can do the scary stuff, such as managing people or giving presentations. She tries to help people find poise - that characteristic of being balanced, secure, sure-footed. It comes from having confidence in self, mastery of skill and inner strength. Janet can be a bit kooky at times – and she likes it that way. LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetwebblandod/ Website - https://janetwebbconsulting.co.uk | |||
| The AI One | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:43:57 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
Episode Links: Ethnocentrism and generative AI New models instantly deployed to your devices Lately Social AI Content and Social Media Programs Software Top 6 AI tools for audio and video AI Integration Can Future-Proof Peer Review — But only if we define and drive the right principles How to Detect AI-written Content and Plagiarism The calculator in maths curriculum: research and UK policy The History Of Chatbots – From ELIZA to ALEXA In The Age Of AI, Critical Thinking Is More Needed Than Ever Workers Who Use Artificial Intelligence Are More Likely To Fear That AI May Replace Them Regulatory framework proposal on Artificial Intelligence Brain Activity Decoder Can Reveal Stories in People’s Minds This week’s guests are: Margie Meacham (The Brain Lady) – While many others are starting to talk about AI in training and education, Margie has been pioneering practical applications, evangelising best practices, and building award-winning bots for her clients. In 2015, Margie Meacham became one of the first instructional design experts to apply neuroscience to instructional design. She built the top-selling virtual certificate program, Brain-Based Learning, for the Association of Talent Development (ATD), and followed that up by serving as the lead Subject Matter Expert for the new Adult Learning Certificate. She also contributed to the latest version of ATD’s Talent Development Body of Knowledge (TDBoK™). 2017, she began designing AI-based platforms for learning, including a fully automated learning coach for the United Nations. Her suite of targeted-use chatbots, BrainyBots™, won the Tech & Learning Excellence award for educational technology in 2021.
Margie’s blog has been recognized by Feedspot as one of the Top blogs on neuroscience and AI. She also writes for ATD’s Science of Learning Blog and TD magazine, eLearning Learning, Enterprise Viewpoint, and more. She is recognized as a member of the 100 Most Talent Learning Professionals and won the Brandon Hall Award for custom content. She is the author of AI in Talent Development: Capitalise on the AI Revolution to Transform the Way You Work, Learn, and Live and Brain Matters: How to help anyone learn anything using neuroscience. https://www.linkedin.com/in/margiemeacham/
Lisa Thee. Lisa is a renowned thought leader and expert in the fields of artificial intelligence, career transformation, and ethical technology. With over two decades of experience, she has dedicated her career to driving innovation and empowering individuals and organisations to thrive in an ever-changing world.
Lisa’s passion for harnessing the potential of AI to create positive change led her to become a sought-after international keynote speaker, inspiring audiences around the globe with her insights and vision. She has been honoured with numerous awards, including the “2023 International Impact Book Award” and for her ground-breaking book, “Go! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days”, 2023 Gold Viddy award for Long Form Series “Navigating Abroad”, and she is a Gold award winner for the 2023 Executive of the Year – Stevie Awards for Women in Business.
Lisa is a renowned thought leader and expert in the fields of artificial intelligence, career transformation, and ethical technology. With over two decades of experience, she has dedicated her career to driving innovation and empowering individuals and organisations to thrive in an ever-changing world. Lisa's passion for harnessing the potential of AI to create positive change led her to become a sought-after international keynote speaker, inspiring audiences around the globe with her insights and vision. She has been honoured with numerous awards, including the "2023 International Impact Book Award" for her groundbreaking book, "Go! Reboot Your Career in 90 Days”, 2023 Gold Viddy award for Long Form Series “Navigating Abroad”, and she is a Gold award winner for the 2023 Executive of the Year - Stevie Awards for Women in Business for her AI Ethics consulting firm. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Minor Guard, an AI software company dedicated to online safety, Lisa combines her technical expertise with a commitment to ethical AI practices. She is also known for her work with leading healthcare and technology organisations, including Microsoft and UCSF's Center for Digital Healthcare Innovation. Lisa's TEDx talk, "Bringing Light To Dark Places Online: Disrupting Human Trafficking Using AI," exemplifies her dedication to using technology for social good. She is a respected advisory board member and board director for organisations at the forefront of technology, ethics, and human rights. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisathee
Jayne Mather is a specialist in software implementation projects with a passion for helping organisations thrive in the digital age. With decades of experience leading training and change management initiatives, she has empowered numerous organisations to integrate new systems into their digital transformation strategies. As a seasoned SAP project professional with CIPD and MBA qualifications, a certified agile project manager, as well as a certified architect and developer for intelligent automation technology, Jayne is well-equipped to educate organisations and customers on effectively implementing technology to deliver transformational value. Jayne is the author of the book 'Super User Networks for Software Projects: Best Practices in Training and Change Management,' published by the prestigious British Computer Society, and is currently working on her second book.
Jayne is a specialist in software implementation with a passion for helping organisations thrive in the digital age. With decades of experience leading training and change management initiatives, she has empowered numerous organisations to integrate new and emerging technology into their digital transformation strategies. Jayne is a seasoned SAP project professional with CIPD and MBA qualifications, a certified agile project manager, as well as a certified architect and developer for intelligent automation systems including RPA, AI, and ML, Jayne is the author of the book 'Super User Networks for Software Projects: Best Practices in Training and Change Management,' published by the prestigious British Computer Society, and is currently working on her second book. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayne-mather
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| The Access to Learning One | 05 Mar 2024 | 00:42:38 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: Learn new skills with online courses Pi-developing-capacity-achieve-gender-equality-education-191205-en Gender and capacity building: A multi-layered study of empowerment Guiding Principles for Capacity Building of Women and Girls: Towards Sustainable, Inclusive and Equitable Growth and Peace University Cambridge student says his success is due to a pupil referral unit Disruptive behaviour leaves excluded pupils’ units in England ‘full to bursting’ What is a career path? Definition & examples for paving yours Student loans and grants in the United Kingdom The cost of university is soaring – here's where to get a degree for a fraction of the price Equality of access and outcomes in higher education in England This week’s guests are Natasha Gorman. Natasha is a HR professional with over a decade of experience in public-sector learning and development, facilitation, and coaching, intertwined with equity, diversity and inclusion.
She is best known for her ground-breaking social mobility projects, working in collaboration with the UK government and national Pupil Referral Units. Natasha has dedicated her professional and voluntary work to widening learning access, elevating, and empowering, those most in need. https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasha-gorman/
Angela Thurman holds a BS in Electrical Engineering, MS in Telecommunications Management,and is a certified Project Management Professional TM. She recently served for more than ten(10) years as a Subcontracts Program Manager at Collins Aerospace, managing complex third-party products for their large OEM customers such as Boeing and Airbus. While at Collins she was recognized as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Supplier Management.
Since leaving Collins in late 2020, Angela has launched Thurman Co., LLC, a technical project management consulting firm in Houston, TX. Thurman Co. provides its clients with customised project management solutions. She is also a Board Member for the Texas Chapter of Women in Manufacturing.
Website: https://thurmanco.com Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelathurman/ Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/79782654/admin/feed/posts/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThurmanCoLLC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThurmanCoLLC
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| The Creativity One | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:40:32 | |
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Episode Links: Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor The Hero’s Journey Narrative Structure Creativity and being a generalist https://andyeklund.com/the-two-most-important-questions-for-brainstorms/ Creativity: A Short and Cheerful Guide Gender and perceived creativity The anxiety that limits your creative genius Creativity-innovation-project-management-6037 Richard Herring's Would You Rather? 23 Mind-Bending Questions to Ask Kids to Encourage Creative Thinking The Most Creative Types Are Introverts. And Extroverts. Who’s More Creative: Introverts or Extroverts? How to Be a More Creative Problem-Solver at Work: 8 Tips ©AATH | Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor How To Increase Creativity in the Workplace (With Tips)
This week’s guests are Beth Slazak. She holds a BA from the University of Buffalo in History and Dance, a Certification in Education from Buffalo State University, a Masters of Science in Creative Studies from Buffalo State University, an MBA from D’Youville University, and she has completed a three-year Certified Humor Professional program. She has spent time at every level of the education world, from elementary schools to colleges, instructing minds in the tools and techniques of innovation, problem solving and deliberate creativity. Beth has led many Creative Problem Solving workshops, providing professional development skills to people in Canada, Mexico, Italy, and the US. https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-slazak-mba-ms-chp-she-her-0863bb34/ https://www.creativeeducationfoundation.org/ Fran Harrison lives in Wiltshire, UK, and is Learning Technologies Strategist for the QA Group of Companies. A qualified teacher with a career spanning teaching, strategic and advisory work from early years up to postgraduate level and now private sector, as well as various charity roles, Fran specialises in digital learning strategy, inclusion by design in learning, Generative AI, and educational technology implementation.A creative problem-solver and a keen advocate for use of narrative structure in learning, Fran recently co-presented a creative workshop on Universal Design for Learning at the Association for Learning Technologies Annual Conference. Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fran-harrison-uk/ fran.harrison@qa.com / feh2901-edtech@yahoo.com Lindsey Dinneen has 10+ years of leadership experience in multiple areas of marketing and business across medtech, education, performing arts, fitness, start-ups, B2B services, hospitality, and event management. As a professional ballerina, Lindsey founded and successfully ran a nonprofit professional dance company and a brick-and-mortar dance studio. She has been featured for her expertise and experience more than 30 times in publications including Authority Magazine, Entrepreneur, Fortune, and Thrive Global. She champions wellness through her online dance, stretching, and mindfulness courses, and serves as a consultant and fractional leader. Lindsey holds an MS in Management & Leadership and an MBA. Links: | |||
| The Adventurous One | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:40:49 | |
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Episode Links: Famous Failures: 23 Stories to Inspire You to Succeed Get Comfortable with Feeling Uncomfortable How to Lead Yourself: Being Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Women in the workplace: taking centre stage To Succeed in Tech, Women Need More Visibility 7 Employee Training Expectations in 2024 Building Trust with Your Customers Through Delivery The Effectiveness of a Poster Intervention on Hand Hygiene Practice and Compliance When Using Public Restrooms in a University SettingGet Excited: Reappraising Pre-Performance Anxiety as Excitement Discomfort Zone: How to Master the Universe Leaving Chalkboards in the Dust THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN USING PAPER DICTIONARY AND E-DICTIONARY EFFECTS IN MEMORIZING NEW WORDS How Was Life Before The Internet – What Did People Do?
This week’s guests are Liz Naylor. She is a Senior Consultant with NIIT where they serve global clients on learning transformation projects, including learning to enable AI adoption. A self-confessed AI enthusiast with a career in HR, Talent Management and now in L&D for almost two decades. Having lived and worked in 3 different countries, Liz thrives on exploring the unknown and brings a unique blend of expertise and excitement whatever she is working on.
Kate Jackson is a strategic learning consultant at NIIT with over two decades of global experience, working across industries to drive impactful people development. From the jungle Burmese-Thai border to the industrial zones of Asia and the rural landscapes of Guinea, and West Africa, Kate has worked with Fortune 500 companies, NGOs and SMEs alike. As co-author of the 2023 NIIT St Charles Skills Transformation Report and founder of several businesses in Southeast Asia, she blends adventure with expertise. Kate’s journey is all about transforming learning for all. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-jackson-52260658/
Candice Mitchel has been through various stages of the L&D journey, from starting at the administrative level, where she handled every logistical detail, to leading nationwide projects for thousands. Candice had the opportunity to lead an L&D team as a Director, understanding firsthand the effort it takes to build a high-performing team. She now runs her own consultancy, navigating the challenges of securing clients and executing projects, sometimes with a small team or freelancers. Her experience spans the full spectrum, and knows what it takes to get things done at every level of L&D. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltdnerd/ Website: www.talentdevelopmentnerds.com | |||
| The Invisibility One | 06 Feb 2024 | 00:46:41 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: When Parents Tell Kids to ‘Work Hard,’ Do They Send the Wrong Message? Apply to a Job, Even If You Don’t Meet All Criteria Why Women Don’t Apply for Jobs Unless They’re 100% Qualified Perspectives on the skills obsession: Mirjam Neelen 10 Things Sheryl Sandberg Gets Exactly Right In 'Lean In' Reading group: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller Why Women Need A Professional Network Recruit. Hire. Retain. Advance. Do ADHD Symptoms Differ in Boys and Girls? Mary Portas On Why We Need To Forget 'Leaning In' At Work And 'Be Every Bit A Woman' WOLFPACK: How to Come Together, Unleash Our Power, and Change the Game Men-s-schmoozing-at-work-can-leave-women-behind Do Women Avoid Salary Negotiations? Evidence from a Large Scale Natural Field Experiment 6 Quick Tips for Increasing Your Visibility This week’s guests are Joyce Blommaert. Joyce is currently a Global Agile Lead for ice cream at Unilever and looking for a new opportunity. She is a mum of 2 boys and she is a yoga teacher and mindfulness coach. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyceblommaert/
Teresa Rose is an award-winning learning and performance consultant. With over 16 years’ experience in organisational and people development, Teresa’s career has encompassed everything from program design through to large scale global change and transformation projects. She is also an executive and business coach. Teresa has diversified experience and has worked with e.on, DNV, The World Bank Group, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, Glaxo Smith Kline, NHS, Quick Release, Sodexo, Informa Group and University of Cambridge. In Teresa’s words, she’s had a very squiggly career. Her curiosity and inquisitiveness certainly hold no bounds. She got a love of tech from her Dad, who worked at a television company. He's also her role model when it comes to leadership. Teresa has worked in retail management, media, logistics, not for profit, education, sales and FMCG. It does mean Teresa brings a lot of commercial thinking, realism and pragmatism to her work, and thinks deeply about how customers and employees feel and what their needs are. Teresa is focused on evidence, evaluation, impact and latest research. She brings this to her work. Away from work, she’s always learning. Whether it’s on the dance floor or lifting heavy weights on the gym floor. Twitter @teresarose01 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresar/ Website www.consulther.co.uk
Ariel Wynn is a Master's Degree educated Marketing Professional and author; with her debut novel to be published in 2024. Ariel has spent 10 years in the modelling industry and is a current finalist for Miss Swimsuit British Isles. Ariel is currently the UK Chairperson for the Women's Network at her current organisation, PM Group; championing and leading over forty women for a fair, inclusive and empowered professional and personal environment. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-wynn-42890a19b/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ari3lmari3/
A 4th generation educator who couldn't fight her destiny, Alison Shea has held roles in all aspects of Learning and Talent Development, from developing learning products to running custom Learning Solutions for Financial Services and a Regulator. At State Street, she focused on Organisational Transformation, L&D, and DEIB, then moved to start-ups running Learning, Talent Development & DEIB across 5 continents. In addition to speaking at conferences and delivering award-winning workshops, Alison is passionate about volunteering, mentoring, and paying it forward. She has a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instructional Technology and a blog called The Learning Manifesto. | |||
| The ROI One | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:41:16 | |
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This week’s guests are Dr. Laura Sicola is a leadership communication and influence expert, speaker, author of Speaking to Influence: Mastering Your Leadership Voice, and host of the podcast, Speaking to Influence: Communication Secrets of the C-Suite. Her mission is to transform executives into confident, inspiring leaders. A cognitive linguist by background, she has trained and coached executives at Fortune 500 companies, and non-profit leaders from around the world. Laura’s TEDx talk, “Want to Sound Like a Leader? Start by Saying Your Name Right,” has nearly 7 million views. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drlaurasicola LinkedIn Business Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/laurasicola-inc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VocalImpactProductions Facebook: Dr. Laura Sicola Twitter: @LauraSicola Instagram: @drlaurasicola Website: https://laurasicola.com
Bo Dury is a learning impact enthusiast. Her mission is to build products and solutions that measure and drive organisational impact through learning. Bo brings together her analytical background from her Chemical Engineering degree, cross-industry experience from consulting and scale-up experience from HelloFresh. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bo-dury/ E-mail: bo.dury@gmail.com
Episode Links: The Power of Compounding Applied to Habits How To Measure the ROI of Management Training Courses How to Measure ROI for Leadership Development Programs Devastating Effects of Toxic Work Culture on People and Organizational Effectiveness ROI vs. ROF: Return on Investment Versus Failure The Opportunity Cost Formula That’ll Help You Make Optimal Marketing Decisions THE FUTILITY OF UTILITY ANALYSIS REVISITED: WHEN EVEN AN EXPERT FAILS How to Determine ROI for Life Coaching and Other Niche Coaching Services Unlocking the Value: Measuring the ROI of Leadership Training Elevate Your Soft Leadership Skills: The Real Power Skills 20 examples of development opportunities that can level up your career Start with why -- how great leaders inspire action | Simon Sinek | TEDxPugetSound | |||
| The Senior Management One | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:45:12 | |
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This week’s guests are Jo Royce. Jo is an accomplished leader with deep expertise in brand-building, organisational change, culture and professional development - adept at leadership, building culture and delivering creative and innovative solutions. Jo has led, managed, coached and trained numerous executives, teams, graduates and interns. She is a huge advocate for DE&I, sustainability and triple-bottom-line business strategy. Jo lives in Buckinghamshire, with her husband, 2 kids, small furry hound and an oversized trainer collection.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephineroyce/
April Petrey is not just a seasoned Learning and Development (L&D) leader with over 20 years of experience; she's a transformative force in the field. As the founder of Allonsy Innovation, LLC, she's renowned for injecting strategic acumen and creative energy into the startup and venture capital worlds. Known for turning minimal initiatives into major impacts, April embodies the essence of impactful learning - significant growth from focused inputs. Her L&D journey is marked by significant roles in both mature companies and dynamic startups. April's passion lies in creating learning environments that do more than meet standards; they revolutionise how individuals and organisations develop and grow. Distinguished for her ability to mentor leadership teams and influence executive decisions, April is more than a strategist; she's a visionary. Her talent in identifying organisational needs and developing scalable learning programs has established her as an invaluable asset in any context. Away from her professional endeavours, April finds joy in playing board games with her daughters, delving into hand embroidery, enjoying a good read, and spending time with her pets, Pippin the dog and Oliver the orange cat. www.linkedin.com/in/aprilpetrey Episode Links: Social Psychology of Education Why Women Entrepreneurs Outperform Men Can learning be a core value? - Google Search Navi Radjou: Frugal Innovation - Doing Better with Less Why Leadership Training Fails—and What to Do About It Why Some Managers Don’t Learn And Develop Why consultants should take notes from honey bees From Startup Founder to LEADER Why is innovation so difficult? An ode to all innovators. The importance of lifelong learning for startup founders What do we mean by learning, training and development?
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| The Procrastination One | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:35:09 | |
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This week’s guests are Anna Svitak and Katie Nall. Anna Svitak is an Organisational Psychologist, working as a Learning Advisor for Shell and a master at procrastination. She is passionate about topics such as motivation, growth and curiosity. In her work, she focuses on creating a supportive environment for employees to feel empowered to develop and grow. Anna has been selected for the 30under30 cohort of the Learning Technologies Conference 2023. LinkedIn: Anna Svitak | LinkedIn
Katie Nall, Ph.D., is a Florida mathematician, a two-time TEDx speaker, a professional member of National Speakers Association, and an Accredited Master Trainer and Practitioner in Emotional Freedom Technique, (EFT or Tapping). Dr. Nall is a horrible housekeeper and worse cook with no desire for rehabilitation. She is still working on organising her photographs. https://linktr.ee/KatieNallPhD Email: Hello@DrNall.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/KatieNallPhD FB: https://www.facebook.com/KatieNallPhD L-I: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KatieNallPhD IG: https://www.instagram.com/KatieNallPhD
Episode Links: How to Calm Down When You’re Feeling Extra Anxious Therapist on TikTok perfectly explains 'glimmering' and how it's vital for our health Basic Procrastination Triggers Can Trauma Be Passed Down From One Generation to the Next? How to heal from genetic trauma Why we wait: the neuroscience of procrastination 8 Tips to Meet Deadlines Without Over-Stressing Yourself How to Actually Start the Task You’ve Been Avoiding How to build a habit in 5 steps, according to science Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones Procrastination: An emotional struggle Stop Dodging That Dreaded Task! 9 Ways to Halt Avoidance Procrastination Why Do I Procrastinate? 5 Root Causes And How to Tackle Them Why You Procrastinate (It Has Nothing to Do With Self-Control)
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| The Disability One | 28 Nov 2023 | 01:04:11 | |
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This week’s guests are Jo Cook.Through her company Lightbulb Moment, Jo has specialised in training learning professionals about virtual classroom and webinar design and delivery since 2013. Jo is a speaker, instructional designer and classroom facilitator. Jo’s passion is in helping and supporting teams, professionals and organisations embrace the benefits of the live online learning technology and her background includes: further and higher education; the charity sector; small and large organisations, including CNN News and Bupa International. Find out more about Jo and her work on her website: www.lightbulbmoment.online and follow @LightbulbJo on Twitter Debbie Carter has been writing about and covering the field of workplace learning and development for over 20 years. As the editor of TJ magazine (formerly Training Journal) she led the publication through a number of mergers and acquisitions, and the many challenges faced by print-based products as digital transformation radically changed how we deliver all products and services. Debbie has cerebral palsy and is a permanent wheelchair user. She has a deeply personal view of the importance of belonging for those who face the difficulties of being different. While not an expert in the field of diversity, equality and inclusion – she has her own view of what it is like to be a disabled woman in a world largely dominated by able people. Married to David for 36 years, Debbie has two children and two grandchildren. She lives in rural Cambridgeshire and enjoys reading, particularly history and thrillers, cooking (a book of recipes is planned for retirement!) and theatre. Contact Debbie via LinkedIn or at debbie.inmotion@gmail.com
Helen Todd, Founder and Director of Impact People Consulting. Known for her people-centric approach, Helen has comprehensive experience across talent acquisition and development, employee engagement and performance management. This experience has been gained in a range of industries from Technology through to Global Financial Institutions. Helen’s YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@ImpactPeopleConsulting and website https://impactpeople.consulting/
Susan Strang started her career as a teacher in Northern Ireland in the late 1980s and early 90's, teaching in both primary and secondary schools throughout Northern Ireland and in Berkshire, England. She had a burning desire to travel and left her teaching job in England to explore the world!
After her travel hiatus, she returned to Northern Ireland where she worked as a researcher and newsroom journalist for a local radio station before returning to work in community education where she has worked for over two decades, coordinating and delivering education programs.
She currently works as a training officer, tutor and mentor for a charitable organisation in Belfast. Over the past 5 years I have delivered programs in Essential Skills literacy, employability and personal development to adults and young people who have a disability and / or health condition.
Cathy Doherty is The People Navigator® known for seeing what others don’t and business owners can’t. With a rich background in guiding leaders through the intricacies of people, culture, and HR, Cathy's journey began at 8, witnessing her Dad build a thriving financial services firm from their home. Now, she collaborates with business owners caught in the challenge of breaking free from parental management habits, injecting fresh perspectives and fostering thriving workplace dynamics. Cathy doesn't just navigate; she transforms, turning challenges into opportunities for growth. Episode Links: People with Disabilities Are an Untapped Talent Pool What reasonable adjustments are Disability-Inclusive-Language-Guidelines Personal Independence Payment (PIP) 5 Things Everyone Should Know About People With Disabilities Disability in the Western Pacific Disabled People Have Unique Perspectives On Solitude How to talk about disability sensitively and avoid ableist tropes Talking to people about their disabilities managing good days and bad days Jacquiline den Houting on Diversity, Inclusivity and Finding Your Tribe Legal: Disabled access to pubs and bars What is IBS? - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) 3 Ways to Avoid Causing Offense at the Office (and Everywhere Else) | |||
| The Self Awareness One | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:36:49 | |
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This week’s guests are Sue Stockdale, a polar explorer and coach, champions stepping into the unknown. Her empowering message motivates leaders to conquer fears and uncertainties. From working in a war zone with the UN to becoming the first British woman to reach the Magnetic North Pole, Sue embodies resilience. With an MBA, MSc, and coaching certifications, she's coached thousands of leaders, including FTSE 250 and Fortune 500 executives. As an author of 9 books and host of the "Access to Inspiration" podcast, she shares her wisdom, showing leaders how to thrive in uncertainty.
Caitlin Drago’s mission is to create cultures of empathy, creativity, and trust, beginning with how people communicate and connect. She is an LA-based actor turned upstate NY-based certified leadership coach, trainer, and facilitator. Acting taught her to be present, self-aware, empathetic and to prioritize connection with others. Improv taught her to listen, trust her gut and deal with the unexpected in a positive and creative way. She now works with leaders and teams to help them to listen to one another, communicate and connect, using improvisation as a platform for interactive learning. She spent her 20s studying improv at places like the nationally accredited Upright Citizen’s Brigade and has spent the last ten years working with leaders and their teams. She’s been featured in Medium’s Authority Magazine and has spoken at a variety of conferences, including the Talent Development Think Tank, the International TWA Conference and DisruptHR Rochester and will be releasing her first book this November!
Website: https://www.inspireimprov.com/ Instagram: inspire_improv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InspireImprov LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlindrago/
Rachel Wood is a Learning Business Partner with a large technology consultancy and delivery organisation. Advocate and explorer of all things learning, Rachel thrives on connecting business with the learning industry in creative and impactful ways. Always curious about new experiences, her background covers everything from facilitation through VR learning project management and design to learning strategy, most recently focusing on being a support for senior business stakeholders in the private sector. Episode Links: Generation Game Conveyor Belt Challenge
Self-awareness and continual personal development & growth
Parenting Beyond Pink & Blue: How to Raise Your Kids Free of Gender Stereotypes
10 Gender Stereotype Messages Parents Are Inadvertently Sending Kids
Your gateway to world-class research journals
The case for turning off your Zoom camera
How to give constructive feedback when working remotely
What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It)
Self-Awareness Development and Types
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| The Anniversary One | 10 Nov 2023 | 00:03:38 | |
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| The Expectation One | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:38:45 | |
This week’s guests are Beth Cougler Blom and Alex Suchman. Beth Cougler Blom is a facilitator and learning designer who, along with her team at Beth Cougler Blom Facilitation, works with clients across all sectors to design and facilitate great learning experiences and meetings, both in person and online. Beth is the author of Design to Engage: How to Create and Facilitate a Great Learning Experience For Any Group and is the host of the Facilitating on Purpose podcast. Website: https://bethcouglerblom.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethcouglerblom/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bethcouglerblom/ Design to Engage book: http://designtoengagebook.com Facilitating on Purpose podcast: http://facilitatingonpurpose.com Alex Suchman’s mission is to make work a source of genuine meaning and connection for everyone, and uses games and play to achieve that. Her company, Barometer XP, makes game-based experiences available for a wide range of learning and development outcomes.
Contact information: Email: alex@barometerxp.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrasuchman Website: https://www.barometerxp.com
Episode Links: 63% of men say Barbie movie made them more aware of patriarchy in the workplace How to Shift From Expectations to Intentions How to manage client expectations on every creative project “We Want Training!”: When Client Expectations Stop L&D From Modernising Contextual learning: linking learning to the real world Self-Determined Learning: Heutagogy in Action The Top 5 Challenges Volunteer Managers Face — And What You Can Do About It The-art-and-science-of_learning-design How to Write a Lesson Plan for Corporate Training Pygmalion (Rosenthal) and Golem effect How-to-develop-high-expectations-teaching The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters Training Expectations: What to Expect from Training Programs A Misunderstanding About Expectations
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| The Menopause One Part 2 | 18 Oct 2023 | 01:05:53 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com This week’s guests are: Tanya McCalmon is the director at Lennox Learning and Development, and a DEI consultant focused on helping SMEs create a culture of inclusion through strategic learning and development. She works with clients around the world and is on a mission to inspire global inclusion. Website address: www.lennox-lld.com LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyamccalmon/
Maria Mander is the Founder of ‘Mander Wellbeing’ providing Wellbeing Consultancy to SME’s and large corporate companies across the UK. She is a renowned expert and leader in employee wellbeing, engagement, DEI-B and culture change. Most recently, Maria has been supporting organisations to develop their menopause strategy, including conducting workshops to educate employees and training managers in managing menopause in the workplace. Maria’s insights on wellbeing are regularly seen through her writing, podcasts and speaking engagements at events, as well as being a guest panellist. She has been a judge for the UK Company Culture Awards and Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter Awards. Currently, Maria is Co-Chair of Pro Manchester’s Wellbeing Champions Committee. Maria brings a fresh holistic approach to wellbeing in the workplace and is passionate about inspiring others to make positive changes in their lives, both personally and professionally.
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-mander-56a9a0141/ X - @MariaMander1 Insta - @mariamander1
Nicola Texeira is an HR professional, having worked in L&D initially then Generalist HR before specialising in recruitment and more recently qualified as a Registered Nutritional Therapist. Currently working in Talent Acquisition as well as having a remit for Wellbeing, for employees and focusing on the wellbeing of corporate professionals when she launches her business in 2023. LinkedIn: Nicola Texeira | LinkedIn
Liz Needham’s career focus has been on people and organisational development since 2007. She is passionate about facilitating practical, context specific dialogue and learning that delivers change. Liz is known for creating reflective spaces and helping leaders to step back and understand how they can think and work differently. She has been supporting senior female leaders to grow their impact by understanding their leadership values and strengths for over a decade, partnering with them through critical transitions including promotions, first Director roles, exits and career changes. Liz has successfully delivered senior roles in business operations, programme management, change management and HR and has been a member of senior leadership teams. She founded Needham Consulting Ltd in 2018 to fulfil her ambition to impact a broader audience of leaders. LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/lizneedham Twitter @yourdreamgoal Website https://www.lizneedham.com/ Email liz@lizneedham.com
Lisa Wright – Founder - Menopause the Wright Way (MtWW) After a career spent working within the data industry, including 18 years as the MD of an internationally based corporate, Lisa decided to change focus and pursue a business opportunity based upon her lifelong interest in sport and nutrition. Following completion of a Masters’ degree in Exercise and Nutrition Science at University of Chester, whilst also qualifying as a British Triathlon Coach, Lisa founded MtWW. Lisa’s interest in the subject was triggered by her dissertation research project that examined the impact of Vitamin D on peri/menopausal symptoms experienced by female endurance athletes. MtWW helps businesses and individuals to manage the impact of this life transition that women will experience. Support and guidance are available for diverse groups including:
Website: https://menopausethewrightway.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/Menopausethewrightway Email: lisa@menopausethewrightway.com
Episode Links: Menopause resources for LGBTQIA+ people — Queer / LGBTQIA+ Menopause How Behavioral Science and ‘Nudge Theory’ Can Make a Difference in Gender Equality Ageism in the workplace – the privilege of being the ‘right age’ The Change review – Bridget Christie’s super-cool menopause comedy is like nothing else on TV The lived experience of perimenopause and menopause Self-help tool: Menopause and mental wellbeing Meditation and Sleep Made Simple - Headspace Toolkit-Menopause-at-work-%E2%80%93-Employees-10.10.19 MENOPAUSE CRIPPLES THE UK ECONOMY Menopause and the Workplace: How to enable fulfilling working lives: government response Working from home: can it impact menopause? Supporting staff through the menopause The Knowledge: Your guide to female health – from menstruation to the menopause | |||
| The Menopause One Part 1 | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:44:19 | |
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This week’s guests are Michaela Tabinor is Head of Account Management at Strategi Solutions and has spent all her career in client facing roles that encompasses media and advertising for both sales and learning and development, and prides herself in managing customer expectations to deliver the highest levels of customer service to all clients. Strategi Solutions focus on three specialisms - People, Marketing and Creative offering relevant, impactful, and meaningful solutions for all their clients. Priding themselves in a ‘no one size fits all’ approach, Strategi Solutions put simply, help businesses perform better.
Cathy Brennan is a financial educator, coach and money mentor with qualifications and experience to back her expertise. Cathy believes financial decisions are the cornerstone to making meaningful change in life and it’s why she founded Resourceful Planner in 2022 where she shares her financial services knowledge and money management experience in a jargon-free way. http://www.linkedin.com/in/brennancathy https://www.linkedin.com/company/resourceful-planner/
Episode Links: Is it normal to feel grief with menopause?
Menopause knowledge and education in women under 40: Results from an online survey
Self-care-isn-t-selfish-or-superficial
menopause and internal tremors/vibrations
Menopause and cognitive impairment: A narrative review of current knowledge
Confessions of a mConfessions of a menopausal mother | Family | The Guardianenopausal mother
Open-label placebos for menopausal hot flushes: a randomized controlled trial
Buying and sending Kindle Books to others
Gather to eat cake, drink and discuss menopause
Davina McCall: Sex, Myths and the Menopause
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| The Intergenerational One | 01 Oct 2024 | 00:51:01 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links: Learning Styles - The Models, Myths and Misconceptions – and What They Mean How to Ask Someone to Be Your Mentor The Toxic Effects of Branding Your Workplace a “Family” Making work better: creating a family-friendly workplace UK Mobile Phone Statistics 2024 - Stats Report Generational tensions linked to lower workplace productivity in the UK and US The Evolution of Music Listening The challenges of managing Generation Z in the workplace Is there a minimum amount of time you need to stay at a job? 6-ways-the-workplace-will-change-in-the-next-10-years How the workplace has changed in the past 20 years 6 ways the world of work is changing Do younger workers lack office etiquette? Gen Z is setting the record straight Managers, Set Ground Rules With Young Employees my younger employee doesn’t know professional norms Knowledge Sharing Across Generations Knowledge sharing between different generations of employees: an example from Slovenia What The Generations Want From Work: New Data Offers Surprises The ‘Boomer remover’: Intergenerational discounting, the coronavirus and climate change The long term societal effects of Covid-19 Bridging Generational Divides in Your Workplace This week’s guests are Tomi Ayodeji. Tomi is an multi-generational workforce coach with over 15 years of experience in the finance, non-profit, and IT sectors. Specialising in helping senior leaders and middle managers engage and retainage-diverse talent, Tomi’s expertise lies in fostering inclusive environments that bridge generational gaps. With a deep understanding of the dynamic values and behaviours across different age groups, she offers tailored solutions to help organisations build cohesive, productive teams. Passionate about driving change, Tomi empowers leaders to create workplaces where all generations can thrive, ensuring sustainable growth and reduced attrition rates across the workforce. To book a lunch and learn workshop on generational differences: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tomiayodeji
Sharmila Nigam is a business leader from a Sindhi entrepreneurial family, inspired by her parents who immigrated to the U.S. over 40 years ago. Sharmila is a Business Operations Manager at a privately held company and serves as Co-Chair for Marketing for Suffolk County Scouting America. With prior roles at Carta and LexisNexis, she’s worked with Fortune 1000 and pre-IPO companies. A Business Coach, Reiki Master, and certified Mental Performance Coach, Sharmila is also essential oil certified and passionate about wellness. As a widowed parent of two, she balances family life with community service and continuous learning. https://www.linkedin.com/in/humansuccess/
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| The Mental Health one | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:36:50 | |
This week’s first guest is Erica Farmer. Erica has over 20 years of learning and development experience with some of the UKs best known brands such as LV=, British Gas, Specsavers and Virgin. She is an engaging and passionate speaker who is often invited to keynote at learning and education conferences and events. Erica’s area of specialism is the future of work and skills, digital learning and challenge the quality of our education systems. Erica also shares lived experience with mental health and neurodivergence.
Erica is passionate about providing opportunities in business, specifically driving innovation and thought leadership. Recent examples is the work around AI and hosting ‘AI for the Average Joe’ podcast, with the aim of ‘making the complex, simple’. In 2022 Erica has become a LinkedIn Learning Instructor, a TEDx speaker and member of the AI in Skills and Work forum.
Our second guest is Rachel Grant. Rachel is currently working as the Project Manager for online learning at the Mental Health Foundation, one of the UK’s leading mental health charities where she creates digital courses to empower, educate and inspire the nation to lead more mentally healthy lives. With a background in working with vulnerable children and young people as well as teaching in schools, Rachel has experience in supporting people with a range of mental health needs and is passionate about breaking down the taboo that exists around mental health. You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Episode Links:
Occupational health: Stress at the workplace
Physical health and mental health
Naming the problem: disorders and their meanings
Sertraline - Brand name: Lustral
Media overload is hurting our mental health. Here are ways to manage headline stress
Do Not Bring Your ‘Whole Self’ to Work
CIPD | Managing and supporting employees with long-term health conditions
RW-Mental-Health-And-The-Remote-Workplace-Guide
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| The Learning Technology One | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:31:47 | |
Our first guest is Erin Huizenga. Erin is Co-Founder and CEO of Desklight, an innovation company that specializes in designing learning experiences. Erin and the Desklight team have partnered with organizations such as McGraw Hill, Smithsonian, and the American Marketing Association. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Crain’s Chicago Business, and Fortune, and she has been included on Chicago Inno’s list of “Women Founders in Chicago Tech.” Erin has taught at nine universities including Northwestern University and the Institute of Design graduate program at Illinois Institute of Technology. She recently published Amazon #1 New Release "Learning in the Wild."
Sharon Green is a people change profession and founder of, Chiara Consultancy, her own company. She is a lifelong learner, connector, people tech lover and fan of taking pictures; especially of doors! Sharon works as a professional interim, qualified coach and sometime consultant, helping clients, change, innovate and enable people. She’s worked across sectors and in different businesses from ones that make games (Candy Crush) and represent You Tube influencers, to the Dept. of Health and a Private Bank. Her work focuses on three areas: people change and transformation, delivering people tech, and people experience (brand, comms, EVP, employee development and engagement). One of Sharon’s passion project, side-hustles is co-founding and leading a global Linked In community the HR Interim Networking Group for people professionals working as interims, coaches, consultants and freelancers. Twitter URL https://twitter.com/SharonGChiara & SharonGChiara on Instagram. Linked In profile url https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharongreenchiara/
Dr Kinga Petrovai is a learning consultant and podcaster. She brings research informed solutions to workplace learning and develops learning organizations. Combining her multidisciplinary background in engineering, finance, and education research, as well as her international experience, she has a well-rounded approach to designing and developing learning and evaluation strategies. Kinga created The Art & Science of Learning podcast in which she interviews global leaders and thinkers in learning. The Art & Science of Learning https://www.theartandscienceoflearning.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kinga-petrovai-phd-30b7a539/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/KingaPetrovai
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Episode Links: How To Incorporate Artificial Intelligence Into Learning And Development Purposeful use of education technologies 6.2 A short history of educational technology – Teaching in a Digital Age A short guide on the use of technology for learning 9 Reasons To Use More Technologies In Learning And Development Women in Tech – A FutureLearn Perspective How to fuel girls enthusiasm for tech at a young age Women in tech statistics: The hard truths of an uphill battle Women In Technology: The Problematic Statistics & The Change Required | |||
| The Sexism One | 19 Sep 2023 | 00:46:41 | |
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This week’s guests are Dr Ashley Morgan is a masculinities scholar at Cardiff Metropolitan University. She has published on male geek identity, sexual asceticism as a viable form of male sexual behaviour and the presence of mediated toxic masculinity. Her research on Running Punks will be published next year. She is an award-winning Running Punk and campaigns against men’s harassment of women. E-mail: asmorgan@cardiffmet.ac.uk Twitter: @DrAshleyMorgan1 Toni Summers Hargis is an author and columnist. With a law degree and a Masters in Organisation Development under her belt, Toni spent years working in corporate HR, Training and Organisation Consulting. Always ardent about equality, she was termed "difficult" in many a meeting and strives to continue in that vein. She has written about women's rights issues for the past several years, with a popular column on the Medium platform. You can catch her on Twitter @ToniHargis and at her new website tonisummershargis.com Episode Links: How To Stand Up To Sexism: Words for when enough is enough Taking action about harassment Why the harassment we women face while running won’t stop us Online troll called social services to get female MP’s children taken into care Women are “Bossy” and Men are “Decisive” ‘Toxic masculinity’: what does it mean, where did it come from – and is the term useful or harmful? Research: What Fragile Masculinity Looks Like at Work I'm all for educating boys and men… Gary Speed's death: A day that shook football Andrew Tate charged with rape and human trafficking Nevertheless, It Persists: Disrupting the Vicious Cycle of Institutionalized Sexism | |||
| The Body Language One | 05 Sep 2023 | 00:38:05 | |
This episode’s guests are Susie Adams and Dr Blanka Bellak
Susie Adams is a leadership and career coach at Carolin Associates, where she is owner and founder. She began coaching and consulting following a 30-year career with one of the United States’ largest energy companies. In that capacity, she served as a communications leader and counsellor for senior leadership. She also teaches in the mass communications department at Winthrop University. Website: www.carolinassociates.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susieadams Twitter: https://twitter.com/CarolinComm Instagram/Threads: https://www.instagram.com/carolinassociates
Dr Blanka Bellak supports her clients in integrating mind, emotions and body for authentic leadership and wellbeing so that they can navigate complex situations with mastery. She specialises in neurocoaching and coaching methods that go beyond the cognitive realm. Website: http://leadership.associates LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blanka-bellak
Episode Links: We teach best what we most need to learn Find Out How People Really Perceive You : You May Have Got It Wrong. Communication tips: How to harness the power of pause 10 Types of Nonverbal Communication with Examples Why Communication Is So Important for Leaders Developing Breath Control Can Make You a Better Leader Eye contact: An introduction to its role in communication The Subtle Dance of Eye Contact in Conversation Women At Work: How To Command A Room #SHRM18 Ted Lasso - Rebecca Calms Her Anxiety Eye Contact Perception in the West and East: A Cross-Cultural Study What Leaders Need To Know About Male/Female Body Language Bridging the Digital Gender Divide Q&A: How to influence through visual storytelling 13 Differences Between Online and Face to Face Courses Step In Front of the Camera to Improve Communication
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| The Communication One | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:41:22 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com This week’s guests are Laura Patsko and Lauren Weber. Laura Patsko is a learning experience consultant, teacher and trainer, currently based in Athens, Greece. She specialises in the use of English as an international language of communication, accent and identity, and the practical applications of linguistic research in teaching and learning. She has written and presented extensively on these topics worldwide and has a professional portfolio available at www.blackbirdLXD.com. She's also a self-taught artist and crafter. When not teaching, crafting or designing learning experiences, you’ll probably find her exploring Athens on foot with her awesome little dog, Hero. https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurapatsko/?originalSubdomain=gr Our second guest is Lauren Weber. Lauren is the VP of Sampling & Ambassadors for Soho Experiential. Her experience leading teams in HR, hospitality, events management and learning and development – including through the uncertainty of COVID – has led to her elevation as a leader for driving customer preference for one of the biggest spirits brands in the world. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-weber-296ab673 Episode Links: Everybody Talks About Communication, But… The importance of communication in event marketing The Science of What Makes People Care Learning English through stories How to Develop a Passion for Learning Emotions and Communication – Exploring Relationship Dynamics Break The Bias: Why are Women Leaders called "Bossy", while Men are called "Leaders"? Communication is a two way street Better Communication Habits: A Guide for Family and Friends Why Communication is NOT a Two Way Street The Double-Bind Dilemma for Women in Leadership | |||
| The Training an External Audience One | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:40:46 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com ----more---- This week’s guests are Helen Bailey is the award-winning Head of Learning and Development at Strategi Solutions and has worked in L&D across a variety of sectors including education, healthcare, retail and transport. She is passionate about Mental Health, Leadership Development, Inclusion, Evidence Based L&D and creating impactful solutions which drive real business value.
Helen is on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/helen-bailey-5389499/ Our Strategi Events: Events – Strategi – events – Staffordshire (strategisolutions.co.uk)
Holly MacDonald is the owner and “Chief Spark” of Spark + Co a custom elearning firm, based in Canada who specialize in designing and developing instructional products for external audiences. She’s been in the instructional design and elearning field since the late 1990’s (really). She’s been running Spark + Co for the past 16 ½ years and in that time has worked with over 75 clients on hundreds of projects. She’s a whale nerd and a kayaker who loves spending time in the great outdoors. Also a sucker for a good dog video.
She can be found on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollymacdonald/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/sparkandco Her website is www.sparkandco.ca
Episode Links: Business Benefits of Training an External Audience How to achieve a better work life balance by managing expectations Why do female employees miss out on work-based training? The reskilling revolution can transform the future of work for women The Push-Pull of Leading Motivation Using Microlearning 6 Steps To Mapping The Learning Journey By Putting Skills Gaps And Employee Needs First The External Voice: who is it and what is its role?
Triangulation in Research | Guide, Types, Examples
14 Assumptions That Are Holding Your Team Back
Leading with positive assumptions
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| The Belonging One | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:33:41 | |
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This week’s guests are Laura Casale and Keren Eldad. Laura is a highly experienced consultant, program manager, coach, and leader. She has had a long career in HR, primarily in Learning and Leadership Development, in both the tech and financial services industries. Laura is passionate about career development and empowering people to achieve their potential. She thrives in fast-paced environments, and is able to quickly build trust with clients to help them drive towards the growth needed to achieve their vision. Laura is complimented most for her ability to truly understand her client’s needs, meet them where they are, and tailor the experience. In 2015, Laura started a path to coaching certifications, with the intent of approaching careers, especially career transitions with a whole-life approach. Her certifications include: IBM Career Coach (2015), Integrative Wellbeing Coach (2018), Life Coach and Life Purpose Coach (2020). She will use coaching methods that align best with each individual client. During the sessions, she supports her clients to gain perspective, align to their purpose and passions, envision and set goals, and stay accountable. She believes everyone has the power within themselves to live authentically and achieve their potential. Laura is also the founder of the Women in Transitions Group (July 2021). Here she collaborates with other coaches to provide coaching, education, and events that empower women through professional career transitions. She has written articles for ThriveGlobal and volunteers as a Life and Career Transition coach through MeetUp.com, SkillCycle, and Women’s Mentoring Networks. You can find Laura:
Keren Eldad (“Coach Keren”) is an executive coach and trainer working with media personalities, founders, teams and executives at organisations such as NIKE, Estee Lauder, Salesforce, Twitter and more. Her mission is to advance teachings that help people cultivate personal agency, a positive self-image, and a strong sense of purpose so they can thrive as individuals and in teams. Keren’s work has been featured in numerous leading media outlets, including: The Harvard Business Review, CNBC, The Today Show, and in 2019, Goop named her one of the 11 life-changing coaches of the year. Her first Tedx talk, “You Don’t Know What You Don’t Know,” has been viewed over 250,000 times, and her second, “Why You Should Pray for a Midlife Crisis,” will debut at TEDx Harker Heights in 2022. She holds gold-standard International Coaching Federation credentials (PCC) as well as advanced academic degrees from The London School of Economics and the University of Jerusalem. Keren lives in Austin, Texas with her husband, Ryan, and their four pets.
Episode Links: Why Men Still Get More Promotions Than Women The gender gap in employment: What's holding women back? Revealing Intersectional Dynamics in Organisations: Introducing ‘Intersectional Identity Work’ It’s not about the office, it’s about belonging How can you illuminate the power of belonging? Struggling to be heard at work? Follow this three-step process 9 Tips for Building Trust in the Workplace Why More Women Than Men Are Quitting in the Great Resignation ‘Fair Play’ Author Eve Rodsky On How To Level The Dynamic At Home How These 4 Companies Are Embracing Flexible Work — and Why You Should Too | |||
| The Onboarding One | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:44:43 | |
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Guests: Our first guest is Dolores (Henry) Gaut, MBA. Dolores is a Training Specialist at Cognizant. She has over 17 years of experience in training, facilitation, learner psychology, and leadership development, spanning several industries, including event planning, facility management, customer service, healthcare, marketing, and higher education administration. As a self-described nerd, she is passionate about learning, is committed to sharing knowledge, and gets energized when utilizing a company's culture to help individuals align their personal passions with the company's purpose and mission. In her spare time, she takes part in many of her mild obsessions, including learning as much trivia as possible, collecting more books than she'll ever read (but reading them anyway), nail art, Disney, musical theatre, movies (especially Marvel), and anything Scottish. Her biggest inspirations for her work are Adam Grant, Brené Brown, James Clear, and Priya Parker. https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolores-gaut-mba/
Henriette Kloots is an Organisational psychologist and Sr. Learning & Development consultant. After spending years on both the vendor and corporate side of L&D, she started her own company in 2015. Pink Coat, a statement towards an industry full of grey suits, has grown to be a steady L&D consultancy firm with a focus on L&D strategy and developing the profession itself. Pink Coat is based in the Netherlands, but operates internationally. Henriette is a very energetic professional with a lot of passion for the industry and she is, like she says herself, “here to challenge” https://www.linkedin.com/in/henriette-kloots-b245088/ https://www.pinkcoat.nl/?lang=en
Episode Links: A checklist for a successful consultant onboarding Help new starters settle into their new workplace Onboarding & Training Is Not One Size Fits All: 4 Ways To Make It Personal Netherlands vs United States : Economy Facts and Stats New hires need culture-focused onboarding To Retain New Hires, Spend More Time Onboarding Them The guide to remote onboarding How to Set Up a Remote Employee for Success on Day One How To Develop A Hybrid Employee Onboarding Program: 5 Tips And Strategies ‘Stages of concern’ The five phases in learning a profession Why Are You Afraid to Ask Questions at Work? Women only apply for jobs when 100% qualified. Fact or fake news? The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety by Timothy Clark
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| The Ambition One | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:36:49 | |
This week’s guests are Cheryl Johnson and Erin Donovan. Cheryl Johnson has more than twenty years of experience in coaching, learning, development, and workplace performance. With her pioneering attitude, Cheryl has made strong contributions in the areas of learning with an emphasis on behavioural change. Cheryl has been recognized as a leader in the architecture and design of interactive multimedia learning systems and strategies. Cheryl has dedicated her life to developing learning solutions that drive performance at work and in one's personal life. Cheryl is on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwltech and her book is available from her website: https://www.readwritetechnology.com/ambition-quotient Erin Donovan is a learning and organisational design leader. She focuses her corporate success on building measured growth strategies grounded in her practical and academic experience. She is currently the Founder and Chief Partner of Fuel Training Consultants, where she and her team focus on the individual, the classroom, and their corporate partners. She holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction and is a National Board-Certified educator. She currently is also serving on the Board of Directors for the Learning Network. Find her on www.fueltrainingconsultants.com, her writing on www.erindonovanwrites.com, and her profile on Erin Donovan, Ph.D. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erindonovanphd Episode Links: Everything you need to know about ambitious women Ban Bossy: What’s Gender Got to Do With it? Transitioning from teaching to talent development Are women “less ambitious” than men? Yes, and here’s why Don’t Let Workplace Bullies Win—Here’s How to Spot Them and Stop Them Women Talking About Learning - The mean girls one Gender Matters: Workplace Bullying, Gender, and Mental Health Here's How Several Women Over 40 Discovered New Passions and Hobbies More wMaverick women who lead the way “over, under, through” More women in consulting: An emerging trend in 2023 7 Reasons Why Women Make Great Consultants ----more---- You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com
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| The Peer Learning One | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:39:14 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com ----more---- This week’s guests are Sheridan Webb and Liz Needham. Sheridan Webb is the community manager of the Training Designer’s Club and owner of Power Hour Training Materials. She has almost 30 years experience in L&D consultancy in a wide range of industries, and is passionate about making practical training quicker, easier and less stressful for busy L&D professionals. She shares practical tips on learning design on the Training Designer’s Club YouTube Channel, and discusses real-world L&D challenges with fellow practitioners on the Training Design Podcast. Connect with her on LinkedIn, join the FREE Facebook group, or visit her websites: https://www.trainingdesignersclub.co.uk Liz Needham’s career focus has been on people and organisational development since 2007. She is passionate about facilitating practical, context specific learning that delivers change. Liz is known for creating reflective spaces and helping leaders to step back and understand how they can think and work differently. She founded the Leaders Together Apart Peer Learning Network in 2020 in response to needs expressed by her clients and her own experience of CPD. The Network meets every 8 weeks and is presently open to new members. Liz has successfully delivered senior roles in business operations, programme management, change management and HR and has been a member of senior leadership teams. She founded Needham Consulting Ltd in 2018 to fulfil her ambition to impact a broader audience of leaders. LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/lizneedham Twitter @yourdreamgoal Website https://www.lizneedham.com/ Email liz@lizneedham.com
----more---- Episode Links: Peer Support Community: -Peer Learning Peer learning groups are often confused with communities of practice Learning Handbook - Action Learning Sets Why Peer Learning Is Crucial for Leadership Development 4 Ways Collaboration Has Fundamentally Changed THE EFFECTS OF REMOTE WORK ON COLLABORATION AMONG INFORMATION WORKERS Peer Learning: Overview, Benefits, and Models Peer networks: fostering a sense of belonging Leading change post pandemic: belonging David Rock’s SCARF Model: Social Threats in the World of Work Making Learning a Part of Everyday Work The 70:20:10 Myth by Charles Jennings Why social learning will be even more vital in the future of work
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| The Women's Identity One | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:52:22 | |
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Episode Links: A Woman's Conditioning — white dakini Sexism, Patriarchy and Social Performance: Why Women Should Stop People Ple What Is a 'Married Single Mom'? since then many mothers have told me they regret parenthood Why Women Still Can’t Have It All Executive Women and the Myth of Having It All How Are We Still Having The “Can Women Do Both?” Conversation In 2023? How does place shape who we are? Women without children in the workplace: a hidden and growing diversity issue Women-without-children-still-face-a-motherhood-penalty Childfree Women Face More Challenges Than You Think at Work "It's not lazy or selfish." I'm not a mother. And I'm not a career woman either. When ‘Mom’ Becomes Her Identity Why we define ourselves by our jobs Impacts-of-COVID-on-Women-Explanatory-Note-Eng-FINAL COVID-19 and gender equality: Countering the regressive effects Identity: Who am I? Who are you? The Development of Female Identity Female Identity and Gender Expectations This week’s guests are Iveta Zaklasnikova. Iveta leads THE QUANTUM LEADERSHIP, where they assist tech companies in enhancing employee retention, engagement, and diversity by delivering leadership & communication programmes tailored for first-time managers and emerging leaders. She has worked with hundreds of professionals from more than 50 countries, including leaders from Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, and Meta. She participated in the 67th Session on the Commission of the Status of Women (CSW67) at the UNITED NATIONS Women UK. Additionally, Iveta has been featured in international publications like Metro.co.uk, Thrive Global, and International Coaching News, and has appeared on 10+ international podcasts and even a national radio show in Spain.
Furthermore, she is an adventurous spirit and sees herself as a global citizen, having lived in 14 countries to date. She is a vegan, childfree by choice, and a woman with ADHD who enjoys riding her enduro motorcycle, Aslı, currently in Turkey. Go to www.TheQuantumLeadership.com to learn more or connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivetazaklasnikova/ or check out her person IG at @diaryofivet Farrah Wright-Codlin is a mother, daughter, sister, friend and career woman. Farrah is currently Lead for Employment and Training in addition to Environmental Improvements within a local Government Community Relations Team. She wears all these hats. Yet none of these titles fully describe who she is. So what does? Farrah believes in her character. Her feelings. Her thoughts and her experiences. They shape how she shows up in every area of my life yet as human beings, who we are is subject to change. Farrah believes it is important as humans to reflect on this as we often get lost in life, simply reacting to the world and rarely questioning why we have these positive and at times negative responses. | |||
| The Changing Careers One | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:40:20 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. And you can email us via hello@llarn.com ----more---- Our first guest this week is Lina Jurkunas. Lina is the Academic Director of a non-profit, post-secondary English language school in San Francisco. Outside of her full-time role, she is a freelance educational consultant and instructional designer who collaborates with small businesses in the Bay Area. She describes herself as one scrappy lady and a lover of data, design, and details. Learn more about her work at https://learningbylina.com and can connect with Lina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ljurkunas Jessica Hagerty is a Digital Learning Designer at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. Jessica is a self-starter who is passionate about instructional design. Wanting to learn as much as she can about being an instructional designer, she is an advocate for continuous learning and can often be found attending a webinar or reading a book about creating effective learning experiences. You can find out more about Jessica's experiences on her LinkedIn page, https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-hagerty/ Amanda Nadri is a learning experience manager at a non-profit organization that helps minority-owned small businesses reach their goals through multi-lingual educational resources, coaching, and financing. Having made the transition from the academic world to e-learning and instructional design during the first year of the pandemic, Amanda now manages and develops hundreds of free educational resources for small business owners. Together with her team, she has reached hundreds of thousands of small business owners with educational resources. Amanda combines her passion for supporting small businesses with her e-learning expertise and her love for languages and storytelling to create highly engaging and applicable learning experiences that address the ever-changing needs of her target audience. If you are considering starting or already have your own business, check out aofund.org/resources for educational resources to help you reach your business goals. You can connect with Amanda on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-nadri/
Episode Links: Job opportunities after the pandemic Join the Learning Network Community 5 Reasons Why Interview Feedback Matters Get a free ATS resume scan, powered by Artificial Intelligence Why Employers Aren't Posting Salaries; and Why They Should The pandemic aggravated labour shortages in some sectors; the problem is now emerging in others The impact of COVID-19 on employment and jobs Supplemental data measuring the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the labor market | |||
| The Coaching One | 16 May 2023 | 00:41:46 | |
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This week’s guests are: Donna Ward-Higgs is a high energy, enthusiastic and established Coach, Mentor, Facilitator and passionate Learning Specialist. She is the Director of Learning Partner Solutions Ltd. Donna brings a wealth of experience in designing and delivering impactful learning experiences, alongside a background of successfully developing leaders and managers across a range of sectors.
Sue Murkin has worked in coaching and learning for almost 20 years, Sue is CIPD’s Learning Delivery & Associate Manager, managing over 100 global Associates that deliver CIPD courses and the teams that operationalise learning into CIPD’s B2B & B2C markets.
Episode Links: 9 coaching skills every leader needs Introduction to the Coaching Profession AC GLOBAL CODE OF ETHICS For Coaches, Mentors and Supervisors No One Cares What Your Job Title Is! Using Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Coaching – A new study Gender issues in business coaching KPMG study finds 75% of executive women experience imposter syndrome It turns out men, not women, suffer more from imposter syndrome | |||
| The Evil Janes one | 02 May 2023 | 00:43:05 | |
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This week’s guests are Jane Bozarth has worked in the L&D industry for more than 25 years, most of it in USA state government. In that arena she worked as classroom trainer, eLearning designer, and training program manager, and developed interest and expertise in inexpensive solutions to workplace performance solutions, particularly those with social and self-directed components. She is the author of several books, most recently "Show Your Work: The Payoffs and How-Tos of Working Out Loud" . Dr. Bozarth currently serves as Director of Research for the Learning Guild and can often be found at international speaking events and online in assorted media productions.
Jane Hart is the Founder of the Centre for Learning & Performance Technologies (C4LPT). Jane has been advising businesses for over 25 years and currently focuses on helping organisations and learning professionals modernise their approach to workplace learning - not just by updating their training practices but by enabling and supporting continuous learning. Jane is the author of a number of online resources including Modern Workplace Learning 2022. She is an international speaker on modern approaches to workplace learning. In February 2013, the UK-based Learning and Performance Institute (LPI) presented Jane with the Colin Corder Award for Outstanding Contribution to Learning. In May 2018, the US-based ATD (Association for Talent Development) presented Jane with the Distinguished Contribution to Talent Development award. In October 2019 Jane featured in the UK-based Training Journal.Join the MWL Daily Telegram channel @MWLDaily.Email Jane at jane.a.hart@gmail.com and follow Jane on Twitter @C4LPT Episode Links: Articulate Elearning Heroes Community Augmented Reality (AR) vs. Virtual Reality (VR): What's the Difference? Quick Fixes In Business Always End In Disaster Getting meta about the metaverse
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| The Equality One | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:37:59 | |
Summary: This episode features guests Gwen and Sarah who discuss their passion for equality. They discuss the topic of digital and technological barriers that prevent access to the internet for everyone, and the importance of taking creative and community-focused actions to address inequality. They also emphasise the importance of managers in creating a positive work environment and taking care of their staff. The benefits of having a diverse team are discussed, along with how it can be achieved with remote work.
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com We’re on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast You can buy us a coffee to support Women Talking About Learning via Ko-Fi. Or you can email us via hello@llarn.com Guests: This week’s guests are Gwen Calmels and Sarah Smyth Gwen is a French Learning Professional living in Dublin, Ireland. She has 6 years of experience in Learning and Development. She’s passionate about Learning, Equality and the Future of Work. She is currently a Learning Experience Designer at Salesforce. https://www.linkedin.com/in/gwendolinecalmels Sarah is a woman in tech, striving to make a positive impact. As a Client Success and Marketing Executive at First Media, she has worked with major companies to produce diversity, equality, and inclusion modules. With a warm and empathetic personality, Sarah’s passionate about bridging the digital divide and ensuring equal opportunities for all. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-smyth-462578219/ Episode Links: What is behind the big tech companies' job cuts? The women of Iran are not backing down Many Americans still don’t have internet access — Congress should help What Is Psychological Safety at Work? How Leaders Can Build Psychologically Safe Workplaces What is Digital Divide, consequences and how to reduce it 10,000 Women on Coursera - An Innovative Platform for Women Entrepreneurs
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| The Running a Business one | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:38:59 | |
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In this conversation, Holly, Bianca, and Jo discuss their business origin stories and the challenges faced by women in running their own business. Holly started her business to control her future as a digital nomad, Bianca wanted complete location independence after 15 years as an employee, and Jo aimed to make things better than her experiences working for others. The speakers discuss the emotional connection that women may feel to their businesses and the importance of financial independence. They also discuss a book about systematising a business and separating oneself from it to think about the structure and efficiency of operations. The conversation then moves on to legal and financial aspects of setting up a business, emphasising the importance of getting the right advice upfront. They conclude by discussing investment and ideas for those thinking about starting a business.
Holly MacDonald is the owner and “Chief Spark” of Spark + Co a custom elearning firm, based in Canada who specialize in designing and developing instructional products for external audiences. She’s been in the instructional design and elearning field since the late 1990’s (really). She’s been running Spark + Co for the past 16 ½ years and in that time has worked with over 75 clients on hundreds of projects. She’s a whale nerd and a kayaker who loves spending time in the great outdoors. Also a sucker for a good dog video.
She can be found on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hollymacdonald/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/sparkandco The website is www.sparkandco.ca
Bianca Raby is a passionate Learning Designer, serial entrepreneur, and digital education strategist. With 20 years of experience designing, developing, and delivering learning experiences face-to-face and online, Bianca debuted as a writer in 2021 to inspire educators to become expert Learning Designers. As the CEO of Oppida—a global digital education agency—she works to raise the bar of online learning daily and believes this in-demand, emerging profession will help solve the educational challenges of today and the future.
Through her company Lightbulb Moment, Jo Cook has specialised in training learning professionals about virtual classroom and webinar design and delivery since 2013. Jo is a speaker, instructional designer and classroom facilitator. Jo’s passion is in helping and supporting teams, professionals and organisations embrace the benefits of the live online learning technology and her background includes: further and higher education; the charity sector; small and large organisations, including CNN News and Bupa International. Find out more about Jo and her work on her website: www.lightbulbmoment.online and follow @LightbulbJo on Twitter Episode Links: Feel like your life is a hamster wheel? Here’s how to get off it Autonomy at work is important (now more than ever) A Mother’s Role in Raising a Confident Daughter 23 Pro Tips for Running a Successful Business What’s the Best Business Structure for a Contractor? The Psychological Price of Entrepreneurship The Surprising Psychology of Successful Entrepreneurs and Why They Take the Risk | |||
| The Empathy One | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:39:16 | |
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This week’s guests are Kristen Hayden Safdie has done a little bit of a lot in learning, from managing 10-week online courses for members of an association to developing a tabletop card game to teach kids emergency skills. She currently works in finance, as she explains to her 6-year-old daughter, "helping people do their jobs the best they can".
Lorna Leeson created Little Tent, a Leadership Development and Executive Coaching consultancy, because she felt that that was a better way for work to work for humans. She partners CEOs and their teams to shift cultures, drive performance and create workplaces where people thrive. Empathy is a cornerstone value of her work –believing that when leaders lead with greater compassion for themselves and the people around them truly transformational things can happen.
Helen Hill is owner of UnlikelyGenius™️ Ltd and co-founder of environmental initiative Be The Future. She specialises in producing creative educational resources alongside delivering small business and sustainability coaching. Working predominantly in the wellbeing, mindset and environmental spaces, she has a strong focus on helping you, your business and the planet to thrive.
Episode Links: The Psychology of Emotional and Cognitive Empathy The Importance of Empathy in the Workplace Human brains are hardwired for empathy, friendship Nursing for nurses and by nurses for the care of all. How empathy can help teams thrive, post-Covid Nancy Klein’s Thinking Environment Females on average perform better than males on a ‘theory of mind’ test across 57 countries | |||
| The Human One | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:39:14 | |
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This week’s guests are Iffat Iqbal, Dr Sara Thompson, and Rachael Smith.
Iffat Iqbal has worked as a Learning & Development Professional for over 14 years, in the energy, financial services & social housing sectors. Iffat works with Platform Housing Group as Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner. Iffat likes to make a difference, especially in the areas of Learning & Development as well Equity, Diversity & Inclusion. She is also an advocate and active supporter of local domestic abuse charities, and passionately believes in empowering others. You can contact Iffat on LinkedIn
Dr. Sara Thompson is an adjunct professor and faculty associate in the M. S. Military and Emergency Responder Psychology program at Colorado State University – Global campus, and a learning experience designer for Ellucian. In addition to possessing a doctorate degree in psychology, Sara possess an M. Ed. in Learning Design and Technology and a M. S. In Human Services. Sara has over 20 years’ experience in higher education, online learning, instructional design, clinical mental health counselling and human services, and non-profit advocacy work. Sara is an advocate for women who have experienced domestic/intimate partner violence and presents on domestic violence when asked. In her free time Sara can be found on the beach or relaxing at home with both her cat fur babies (Miss Carolina and Good Kitty). You can contact Sara on LinkedIn Racheal Smith is Head of Learning and Insights with Entelechy. She has been in a learning-focused career, starting in teaching, leadership in education, and as a chief examiner. In her role, she champions the power that character-based learning can offer. You can contact Racheal on LinkedIn Episode Links: Brene Brown Power of Vulnerability The Formula to Finding Purpose: How to Find Your Ikigai Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience Perspectives on the study of work life balance High-Functioning Anxiety: Symptoms, Causes And Treatment Women talking about learning the imposter syndrome one | |||
| The Learning 2022 One | 22 Nov 2022 | 00:39:21 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com or on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast. You can donate to support the podcast via Ko-Fi. You can e-mail us at hello@llarn.com ======================================================================= Our guests for this episode were:
Additional notes: Accion Opportunity Fund - resources for small businesses | |||
| The 50th One | 26 Jul 2022 | 00:17:33 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com or on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast. You can donate to support the podcast via Ko-Fi. You can e-mail us at hello@llarn.com This week's guests are: | |||
| The Learning Theory One | 05 Jul 2022 | 00:39:05 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com or on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast. You can donate to support the podcast via Ko-Fi. You can e-mail us at hello@llarn.com Helen Bailey is an award winning Interim L&D specialist and has worked in L&D for over 20 years across a variety of sectors including education, healthcare, retail and transport. She is passionate about Mental Health, Leadership Development and Evidence Based L&D and has delivered talks on the latter for CIPD local branches. Rachel Burnham is Director and Consultant for Burnham L&D. She has worked in L&D and OD for about 30 years and is still learning about learning and people. She specialises using visuals to help people work, think and learn more effectively and is an avid Sketchnoter. She has worked across the private, public and voluntary sectors and currently is the Chair of CIPD Manchester. She can be found on Twitter @BurnhamLandD and you can read her blogs at L&D Matters. Show Links The Influences of Emotion on Learning and Memory Dual Coding Theory (Allan Paivio) Mehrabian's Communication Theory: Verbal, Non-Verbal, Body Language The Learning and Development Handbook` | Learning Practitioner's Toolkit Radical Candor In 6 Minutes With Kim Scott Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking The Evidence Base One - The Women Talking About Learning Podcast Are learning theories even relevant any more? Principles of Accelerated Learning Evidence-based L&D: business-not-as-usual
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| The Improv in Training One | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:43:30 | |
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Episode Links: The Upright Citizens Brigade Comedy Improvisation Manual Working Out The Storytelling Muscle Women: Use Improv To Boost Your Status Four Reasons To Take An Improv Class ‘Women talk too much’ simply isn’t true, data show Practicing Empathy & Curiosity Through Improv How to Smash the Patriarchy with Improv Strategic Leadership: The 3 Levels of Listening Solo Improv Exercises: How to Practice Improv Alone Motivational Monday: Confidence Is The Willingness To Try Growth Mindset and Improvisation - Insights from Tina Fey 7 Reasons for Coaches to Learn Improvisation Skills Using No-Agenda Meetings Effectively Learning to improvise, improvising to learn: a process of responding to complex environments Improvisation in the learning organization: a defense of the infra-ordinary Everything You Need To Know About Improv This week’s guests are Abi Manifold who is based near Leeds, UK. She's spent over two decades in L&D and is Head of Organisational Development with a specialist behaviour change organisation called ICE Creates. Her work is in the Leadership and Organisational Development space and in her words she "loves to do behaviour change that really sticks for people".
https://www.linkedin.com/in/abimanifold/
Anna Gradie is a Confidence Coach for women in tech. Using science-backed tools, she helps her clients 10X their confidence, accelerate their performance, and build strong relationships. In 2010, she co-founded and scaled an EdTech company into a multi-million-dollar business. She was the COO and head of HR but noticed a huge gender gap in the industry. After a successful exit in 2020, she created her coaching business. Anna’s purpose is to help close the gender confidence gap and to accelerate equality in the tech industry by empowering women.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annagradie/
Jennifer Robinson transforms revenue with her global expertise in sales, marketing, and sales enablement. She is an author and speaker on revenue enablement, strategy, and alignment. But what sets her apart is her innovative way of teaching essential skills through improv. She uses behavioural science and fun improv games to help people master skills like communication, collaboration, and thinking on your feet. Her motto: be comfortable with being uncomfortable. Her goal: create lasting behaviour change and drive business results. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-robinson-181b072/
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| The Festival of Work One | 21 Jun 2022 | 00:17:37 | |
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| The Hybrid One | 07 Jun 2022 | 00:33:58 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com or on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast. You can donate to support the podcast via Ko-Fi. You can e-mail us at hello@llarn.com ======================================================================= Ciara Lees is a founding member of the company, New Wave Learning. She has been working in learning for the past 6 years and continues to be fascinated by human behaviour. Alongside her team at New Wave, she works hard to challenge the learning industry into creating experiences that leave a lasting impact & create sustained behaviour change. She is determined to work with her clients to build a better future by putting Human skills at the forefront. Beth Hall is head of people and culture at Brosa, a Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturer and Retailer in Australia. Beth is a passionate strategic people leader focused on enabling people to perform in all areas of their life. She’s driven by developing skills and behaviours that unlock potential and deliver results. ======================================================================= Show Links Is hybrid working here to stay? How to Keep the “Human” Element in Online Teaching Learning through lockdown - Findings from the 2020 Adult Participation in Learning Survey Stanford researchers identify four causes for ‘Zoom fatigue’ and their simple fixes Are the Functions of Teachers in e-Learning and Face-to-Face Learning Environments Really Working from home and hybrid working You only need to go to the office 1 or 2 days a week, says new Harvard Business School study How to flex your channel strategy to hybrid working Wikify Your Course: Designing and Implementing a Wiki for Your Learning Environment How to be a high-performing leader in a hybrid workplace 4 Imperatives for Managing in a Hybrid World Strategic reward and total reward Women Face a Double Disadvantage in the Hybrid Workplace How will women be impacted by hybrid working and climate change? | |||
| The Inclusive Leadership One | 24 May 2022 | 00:39:58 | |
You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com or on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast. You can donate to support the podcast via Ko-Fi. You can e-mail us at hello@llarn.com ======================================================================= Iffat Iqbal has worked as a Learning & Development Professional for over 13 years, in the energy, financial services & social housing sectors. Iffat works with Platform Housing Group as Learning & Organisational Development Business Partner. Iffat likes to make a difference, especially in the areas of Diversity & Inclusion, as well as raising awareness around Domestic Abuse. She has delivered talks on ‘Islamophobia & the Concept of the Other’ for WISH [Women in Social Housing] and supported local Domestic Abuse charities in raising awareness of domestic abuse in ethnic communities. Chloe Gillard is the Diversity Inclusion & Belonging Manager at Version 1, a Tech Company based in Ireland working within the public and private sector. She has had experience working within D&I in many sectors including Investment Banking, Aerospace and Engineering, US Collegiate Athletics and Social Housing. She is very passionate about allyship and empowering voices for those underserved and underrepresented. ======================================================================= Show Links Improving Emotional Intelligence ‘My name is Yewande’: Mispronouncing or changing people’s names is just another How inclusive leadership impacts your entire business Effects of Inclusive Leadership on Employee Voice Behavior and Team Performance: The Mediating (PDF) Impact of Inclusive Leadership on Employees’ Adaptive Performance Invisible Disabilities: List and General Information Could you be doing more for your Muslim employees this Ramadan? Almost definitely Getting Over Your Fear of Talking About Diversity Rebel Ideas: The Power of Diverse Thinking Men Who Hate Women by Laura Bates review – fierce and eye-opening ======================================================================= | |||
| The Confidence One - Part Two | 10 May 2022 | 00:34:06 | |
Guest Links ======================================================================= You can contact Women Talking About Learning through our website, womentalkingaboutlearning.com or on Twitter @WTAL_Podcast. You can donate to support the podcast via Ko-Fi. You can e-mail us at hello@llarn.com
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