Beyond the Buzzword: Nick Day from Roundtable Learning on Making XR a True Learning Strategy

In this episode of Catalysts, I sit down with Nick Day, a learning leader at Roundtable Learning, where he designs immersive, tech-driven learning solutions for enterprise clients—including over 50 Fortune 500 companies.Nick shares why XR (extended reality) is more than a buzzword—and how it can deliver measurable impact when paired with the right learning strategy. We explore real use cases for AR, VR, and mixed reality in soft skills development, onboarding, and performance support, plus the surprising data insights these tools can reveal.Whether you’re exploring immersive tech for the first time or trying to separate the hype from the real opportunities, this conversation is full of strategic takeaways.Here's what we chat about:How virtual reality improves soft skills by offering _real practice with real feedback)The power of tracking body language, decision timing, and eye contact in VRWhy Roundtable focuses on learning problems—not just tech solutionsWhat bold innovations are being tested right now with real-world hardware + XRWhy learning leaders need to slow down, ask better questions, and avoid shiny object syndromeHow visibility, partnerships, and peer conversations accelerate innovationConnect with Nick on LinkedIn »Learn More About Roundtable Learning »The Training & Development Channel on YouTube »Connect & Learn More Connect on with me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jacob-ratliff Position Yourself as a Thought Leader in Your Industry: executivebrandbuilder.com Interested in joining the show as a guest? Click here!