What does a career in L&D REALLY look like

Forget the LinkedIn highlight reels—today we’re getting real about working in Learning & Development.You’ve probably seen posts like:👉 “Launched a leadership program!”👉 “Facilitated onboarding for 80 new hires!”👉 “So grateful to be in this role!”But what about the real moments?Like being asked to whip up a training by Friday.Or being mistaken for the compliance person.Or constantly explaining that, no, you don’t just make slides.In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what a career in L&D actually involves—the highs, the lows, and the everything-in-between.We’ll cover:✅ The fantasy vs. the reality of L&D work✅ Why this field is so misunderstood (hint: most of us fell into it)✅ What L&D roles actually do—from strategy and stakeholder wrangling to change enablement and capability building✅ The impact strategic L&D can have on retention, performance, and business results✅ How to grow your influence in the field—and stop being seen as “just the training person”If you’re an L&D pro, thinking of switching careers, or want to understand what this role is really about, this is the video for you.💡 Grab the free L&D Impact Toolkit mentioned in the episode🎓 Explore the Talent Development Academy if you're ready to become a strategic L&D leader💬 Message me anytime for a real, no-pressure convo👉 Watch now and finally feel seen in your L&D journey.And hey, there’s no other way to say this… we’re friends now. 💛Meet your host, Candice MitchellCandice Mitchell is a Talent Development Strategist, CEO of Talent Collective, and USA Today bestselling author of Choose You: For the People Who Refuse to Disappear. With nearly two decades of experience building and leading capability functions inside global and Fortune 500 organizations, she founded Talent Collective, a premium capability-building firm for L&D, HR, Change, and People leaders in high-growth companies.Your host, Candice Mitchell, can be found online at:Website: https://talentcollective.org/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/candicemitchelltc/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candice_mitchell_msc/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@candice_mitchell_mscTalent Development Academy: https://courses.talentcollective.org/bundles/talent-development-academyChoose You book: https://chooseyoubook.com/Original music composed by: Paul DeHavenpauldehavenmusic.com