Impact Learning Visionaries Podcast

Dr. Claire Walsh, Director of Education for the Institute of Analytics and AI Society, discusses the importance of data literacy and ethical data practice in the age of AI. She emphasises the need for organisations to adapt to new data regulations and implement best practices to ensure compliance. In this video, she also highlights the challenges of leveraging data in decision-making and the importance of unlearning old habits.

Lydia is the VP of Operations at Storyblok, the first headless content management system that allows editorial teams to manage and organise their content visually and intuitively. Lydia is responsible for successfully scaling the Storyblok team from just 8 people to over 200 in 2 ½ years. She is passionate about creating successful teams, building the best experiences for staff and driving the growth and career path for each of them.

Alistair Dent, Chief Strategy Officer at ProFusion, discusses the importance of connecting business problems to data solutions and the role of the Data Academy in bridging the gap. He emphasizes the need for a common language and understanding of business problems in order to effectively utilize data. Alistair also highlights the power of storytelling in data analysis and the potential impact of emerging technologies on the data landscape.

Rory Sacks, a senior learning and development leader, discusses his career journey and highlights in the field. He shares his experience working at Investopedia, where he helped launch the Investopedia Academy, a global training initiative for financial education. Rory also talks about his challenges at Komodo Health, including building brand identity and managing time constraints. He emphasizes the importance of viewing learning and development as a business within a business and creating a strong brand. Rory discusses the future of learning and development, including the concept of learning in the flow of work and the use of learning experience platforms.

Katja Schipperheijn, renowned author and learning and development strategist, discusses the need for a shift in the approach to learning and development (L&D) in organizations. She also discusses the challenges businesses face in the future of work, such as keeping up with technology and breaking down silo structures. Katja advocates for a more learner-centric and agile approach to L&D, leveraging technologies like knowledge experience platforms and performance management systems. Katja also emphasizes the need for a shift in the education system to foster curiosity, critical thinking, and openness to new ways of learning.

Zainab Hafiz, Learning and Development Manager at Capritino Electric shares her journey in the field of organizational learning strategies. She discusses her background and how she fell into learning and development through facilitation and instructional design. Zainab emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and creating a culture of learning within organizations. She also highlights the challenges of measuring learning impact and adapting to a hybrid and remote work environment.

Ffion Bartley, Head of Learning and Development at 10X Banking, shares her journey in the learning and development space. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the needs of learners and creating a culture that supports and encourages learning. Ffion discusses the challenges of measuring the impact of learning and development initiatives and suggests taking a nuanced approach to data analysis. She also highlights the significance of feedback in personal growth, organizational development, and high performance.

L&D guru Joe Dunlap discusses human performance technology and its impact on learning and development. He emphasizes the importance of considering all the environmental factors that affect an individual's performance, not just their skills and knowledge. Joe also highlights the challenges of aligning learning and development goals with the expectations of management and the organization. He shares insights on using virtual reality in training and the importance of safety in learning.

Dr. Shannon Putman is a pioneering entrepreneur in XR and education. She has led the largest rollout of educational VR in the USA and, in this episode, discusses using VR in special education classrooms and vocational programs, advocating for accessibility and representation. Shannon addresses the challenges of managing large-scale VR deployments and highlights the need for teacher training and empowerment to use VR effectively in instruction.

Andrew Jacobs shares his perspective on the learning and development industry, specifically, the need to shift from traditional training to a broader concept of learning. Andrew emphasizes the importance of understanding the organization's goals and aligning learning initiatives accordingly. He also explores the evolution of learning, from just-in-time to self-determining learning, and the impact of technology on the learning ecosystem. We also dive into the purpose of assessments and their role in building peer relationships and improving content. 

Carla has almost two decades of experience facilitating and supporting organisations to change and transform successfully using fit-for-purpose learning and development solutions. In this episode, she discusses the impact of technology on learning and development, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a human connection in the learning process. She also explores the role of curiosity in understanding organizations and shares her excitement for virtual and augmented reality in learning, as well as the potential of gamification.

From Dr Seuss's quotes to lessons from Lord of the Rings, and everything in between, Tash Willcocks comes with a whirlwind of passion, insight and energy in every aspect of leadership and leadership development. In this episode, Tash talks to me about the importance of human-centric design in learning and development. She emphasizes the need to create psychological safety in learning spaces and shares strategies for understanding the audience.

Liz Stefan, CEO of Nifty Learning, discusses the concept of impact in learning and development and the importance of aligning learning initiatives with business needs and KPIs. Liz also highlights the challenges faced by training professionals in achieving impact, including the historical focus on content creation rather than the end result. We also explore the importance of aligning training with organizational values, managing expectations and digging deeper to understand the real problems training is trying to solve.

Diana Kawarsky is a senior training and development professional with over two decades of experience consulting with Fortune 500 companies, Universities & Colleges across the world. In this episode she takes us on an excursion into the semantics and debate around the term' soft skills' whilst highlighting the relevance and complexity of these skills in the modern workplace. We also explore some of the wicked challenges faced by L&D professionals in addressing individuals' diverse soft skills needs and just how much of a role artificial intelligence will have in this domain now and in the future.   

Cathy Hoy is the founder of the CLO 100 programme which aims to prepare learning and development managers for senior roles. In this episode she highlights the need for continuous development in the L&D industry and the challenges faced by professionals in bridging the gap between foundational skills and senior positions. Cathy also discusses the role of emerging technologies, such as AI and VR, in learning and development, and the importance of demystifying AI and making it more approachable for everyone.

In this episode, we interview Jared Kruger, the head of education for Startup School, an online entrepreneurship and business mentorship programme in South Africa. Our discussion extends to the challenges and successes of entrepreneurship education, the importance of user-centric design in learning experiences, and the question of whether entrepreneurship can be taught. We also explore the mindset of curiosity and inspiration, the role of failure and mistake-making in entrepreneurship, and the balance between freedom and responsibility in pursuing entrepreneurial endeavours.

In this podcast, we dive deep into the theory and practical applications of learning and development with Laura Overton, an international speaker, author, and industry analyst with 30 years of experience. The concept of impact in learning is part of Laura's DNA, and over the years, she's seen a barrage of new tools and technology come and go as they make promises to shift the needle in learning and development. But how much 'impact' have these tools and tech made to the way we learn, what we learn and why we learn in the first place?

Ancient history graduate turned L&D expert and learning experience designer, our guest, Sam Taylor, joins us for her take on the desperate need for organisations to create a culture and environment for learning that encourages making mistakes, asking questions and growing from failure. She also takes us on a journey into this ongoing discussion around accessible design and why it needs to be applied if we hope to develop workplace skills that are successful and significant.

In this episode, Rakefet shares her honest and raw experience working with teams and individuals during turbulence and societal anguish. She expands on the reality of supporting organisations in a volatile and uncertain world, the impact that life-changing circumstances have on our learning and personal development, and what we need to consider from an emotional aspect. She also answers why Israel is the Startup and Innovation Nation and how they've achieved it. Hint: It's not the answer you're expecting!  

In this episode, we get insight from Donna Ward-Higgs, founder of Learning Partner Solutions, on creating a winning learning culture, embracing failure, challenging hierarchies and the need to involve stakeholders at every level in the learning process. From having to learn, unlearn and relearn new skills in a rapidly changing world, Donna unpacks the need for organisations to embrace a growth mindset and instil practices that encourage psychological safety if they want to develop their teams and stay ahead of the competition.   Find the full episode here https://youtu.be/4RyS4VYMoXw Also on all main podcasting channels, search for Impact Learning Visionaries 

Susannah Davda is a massively successful independent footwear consultant with her own online course that helps startups and established shoe brands succeed in the fashion and footwear industry. In this episode, Susannah shares some of her most valuable secrets on creating a commercially viable business based on educational content, creating playful learning experiences, building a strong and thriving learning community and overcoming procrastination- this is an episode you don't want to miss.

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the RealityBytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the RealityBytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the RealityBytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the RealityBytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the RealityBytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the RealityBytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the RealityBytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the RealityBytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the RealityBytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the RealityBytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog; https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog; https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog; https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog: https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog: ⁠https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/⁠ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog: ⁠⁠https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/⁠⁠ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog: ⁠⁠https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/⁠⁠ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!

Dine out on the latest in immersive technology with the Realitybytes blog: ⁠⁠https://sozolabs.com/realitybytes/⁠⁠ Welcome to the Impact Learning Visionaries podcast where we celebrate the unsung heroes of the learning and development industry. As always, we'll be bringing some laughter and a bit of fun along the way. But more importantly, you'll get some incredible insights, key lessons and unique perspectives on everything related and possibly unrelated to training and development. Let's get this show on the road!