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Performance Matters Podcast
by Performance Matters Podcast
Are you ready to perform at your highest potential? In each episode, we will interview industry experts, exploring best practices and innovative insights to help you and your organization improve performance. Together we can create a world where business excellence makes possibilities achievable.
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Episode 170 | Learning Velocity Through Leadership & Change
If AI is the easy part, why is transformation still so hard? That’s the question driving the grand finale of The Learning Velocity Series, the third and final episode in this three-part conversation on why learning velocity—the ability to build capabilities at the speed of business change—has...
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Episode 169 | Slowing Down to Speed Up: The AI-Era Leadership Shift
Why do leaders sit through great training and still freeze when the real moment shows up? In this episode of the Performance Matters Podcast, host Michael Thiel sits down with Björn Billhardt, CEO of Abilitie, and Lisa Fagan, VP of Sales for Leadership Development and Inclusion at GP Strategies…
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Episode 168 | Building Learning Velocity™: From Innovation to Architecture
If your business needs a new capability fast, do you have the systems to build it fast? In Episode 2 of “The Learning Velocity Series,” Performance Matters Podcast host Michael Thiel digs into the “how” behind learning velocity with two of GP Strategies’ sharpest minds: Chief Learning and...
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Episode 167 | The Learning Velocity Imperative
In a world moving at the pace of AI, can your organization build the capabilities it needs fast enough to matter? That’s the question at the heart of this first episode of The Learning Velocity Series, a three-part series on why learning velocity—the ability to build capabilities at the speed of...
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Learning Trends Shaping the Human + AI Workforce
2025 has been a disruptive year for learning and talent, and 2026 promises even more change. In this episode of the Performance Matters podcast, host Michael Thiel sits down with Matt Donovan, GP Strategies Chief Learning and Innovation Officer, to unpack five learning trends that matter most for...
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Future Focus: AI News for L&D | Is L&D Ready for AI?
#custom-quote-block_f49976c5ec757445fcbd3412936cfd44 { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } #custom-quote-block_237fb8edad9ac120ebbfbcc6c4fa7d03 { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } If AI can build a marketing campaign from scratch, what’s stopping it from designing your next...
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Blended Learning 3.0: Designing Smarter with AI
Blended Learning 3.0: Personalized, Adaptive, Impactful What if your next learning journey wasn’t just digital or face-to-face, but smart, adaptive, and powered by AI? In this episode of Performance Matters, host Michael Thiel sits down with Patrick Billingsley, Principal Learning Consultant at…
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Five VITAL Leadership Skills in the Age of AI
Redefining Leadership in the Age of AI: Why Being Deliberately Human Matters In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the workplace, leadership itself is undergoing a profound transformation. This episode of the Performance Matters Podcast dives into how leaders can thrive—not...
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Resistance to Readiness: How Gibson Guitars Tuned Tradition into Transformation
In this special episode, host Michael Thiel explores a story of navigating change at one of the world’s most iconic brands, tracing the path from resistance to readiness. We discover how organizations and individuals move through the discomfort of change to achieve transformation. Joining us are...
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Episode #160: Instructional Design’s Molecular Makeover
Matt Donovan joins the show to introduce a transformative approach to instructional design which breaks learning into its smallest meaningful components, like atoms and molecules, rather than traditional course structures. Applying Atomic Design to learning and development isn’t necessarily a new...
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Episode #159: Future-Ready Isn’t a Buzzword, It’s a Strategy for Organizational Survival
Nic Girvan joins the show to challenge the traditional approach to training budgets and advocates for investing in individual contributors. Nic explores how empowering frontline employees with development opportunities can drive performance, engagement, and long-term growth. Learn about the…
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Episode #158 – Fostering Resilience and Well-Being During Workplace Transformation
Expert guests Leah Clark and Dr. Cheryl Jackson join the show to discuss how to build a stronger, more adaptable workforce. Join them as they dive into the essential role of resilience and well-being in today’s ever-evolving workplace. With decades of experience in leadership consulting and...
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Episode #157: Future Focus | AI News for L&D
What happens when AI becomes more than just a tool—and starts acting like a teammate? In this kickoff episode of our new Future Focus series, host Michael Thiel is joined by GP Strategies’ innovation leaders Cara Halter and Theodora Michaelidou to explore how artificial intelligence is…
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Episode #156: When Values Collide: Aligning Personal Values with Professional Responsibilities
What happens when personal values collide with professional responsibilities? Jeremy Lewis, a senior inclusion trainer at GP Strategies, joins the show to explore how fundamental values can lead to conflicts in the workplace. He highlights the increasing prevalence of disputes rooted in core...
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Episode #155: Learning in the Flow of Work: Moving from Concept to Practicality
Are you ready to transform learning experiences and provide genuine performance support? In this episode of the Performance Matters podcast, host Michael Thiel welcomes learning strategists Andrew Joly and Ella Richardson to discuss a pivotal moment in technological advancements and AI…
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Episode #154: AI-Powered Learning – Maximizing Your Content for Point of Need Learning
Are you ready to perform at your highest potential? In this episode of the Performance Matters podcast, host Michael Thiel dives into the world of point-of-need learning with two esteemed guests, Nic Girvan and Jeff Fissel. Discover how accessing knowledge at the moment you need it can transform...
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Episode #153: Inspiring Aspiring Leaders
Nic Girvan joins the show to delve into the essential topic of nurturing aspiring leaders. Listen as she discusses how to identify potential leaders, the importance of investing in their development, and the challenges they may face. Nic shares valuable insights on the qualities that set aspiring...
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Episode #152: The AI Dilemma: Trust, Transparency, and Leadership
Leah Clark joins the show to delve into a study by GP Strategies which surveyed leaders and individual contributors to assess their readiness for AI integration. The findings reveal high usage and enthusiasm for AI at work, but also highlight concerns about job elimination and ethical…
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Episode #151: Strategic Enterprise Skilling | Best Practices and Insights
#custom-quote-block_9fd1586dafa74ff2dece21cf1068b421 { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } The world is becoming much more disruptive. In the past five years, we’ve had two global disruptions and we’re going to continue to see more changes. Matt Donovan...
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Episode #150: Upskilling, Reskilling, and Talent Management’s Role in Organizational Design
#custom-quote-block_04d121db7418ce2fa131f5e335b3e505 { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } The workforce isn’t shrinking, it’s transforming. #custom-quote-block_bb171e9d2ee9f9f918514d189cd215dd { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } Traditional hierarchies are giving way to more...
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Episode #149: Inclusion | The New Leadership Essential
Join DEI expert Nic Girvan as she explores the current political climate surrounding DEI programs, the critical role of inclusive leadership, and practical strategies for leaders to foster an inclusive culture. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the future of…
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Episode #148: Coaching: A Key Strategy for Developing Dynamic Leaders
Co-Founder, President, and Chief Coaching Officer Lori Mazan from Sounding Board joins the show to discuss the transformative power of leadership coaching. Lori shares her unique journey from social work to becoming one of the early certified coaches, highlighting the evolution of coaching from a...
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Episode #147: The Collision of Artificial Intelligence and Coaching
#custom-quote-block_3d4b140e89067556f658f5e979bc8c74 { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } The specialness of a well-trained AI coach is that it can go to scale… bringing the special aspect of coaching to those who maybe didn’t always have access to it. Kevin Wilde...
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Episode #146: Top 5 Data Management Challenges: From Problem to Solution
#custom-quote-block_0733cf0fc844e48778ff23649c911739 { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } We’re drowning in information, but we’re thirsty for insight. Disconnected systems and lack of confidence in data are two sides of the same coin. #custom-quote-block_78c545b7d8a3218e1fc20065bb5cfa96…
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Episode #145: The Connection Between AI and EI
#custom-quote-block_850cf9e6e0b08746fddad59060d4b680 { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } EI is important in AI in part because AI can’t feel. AI can do some amazing things, and it has deficits. And one of those deficits is its inability to feel. Leah Clark...
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Episode #144 | Immersive Technologies: Redefining Learning Experiences
“In virtual reality, you are immersed in a completely constructed world. With augmented reality or mixed reality, you can see the real world around you, enhanced by digital objects overlaid in your field of view. This technology can be very helpful for just-in-time learning, accessing real-time...
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Episode #143: Building High-Performing Project Teams: A Six Thinking Hats Approach
#custom-quote-block_99534a3c9933a6f5e1fbbb602a7f30ae { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } The six thinking hats approach allows you to put on and take off a hat to reference a different mode of thinking that needs to occur. Julyan Lee #custom-quote-block_c5e1b561150425f3828280bec798de3b…
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Episode #142: What L&D Pros Need to Know about Technical Documentation
#custom-quote-block_fbb4d7888d709712299d647a451e848b { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } Technical documentation is a continuous improvement project. This is not a one-time deal. Stephen Harnden In this episode, we’re diving into the world of technical documentation—a topic that, while...
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Episode #141: Navigating AI Integration in Learning Organizations
#custom-quote-block_232e226fef20a7a3926ff9a863859db1 { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } The conversations have evolved from what can I do with generative AI to what should I do in order to deliver genuine value for users? Michael Thiel…
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Episode #140: Building a Sustainable Measurement Strategy
#custom-quote-block_7ca897734ccd00a7454839ce1a5eb74b { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } Most companies today are data rich… The question is, does the learning function have the ability to tap into that and leverage it? #custom-quote-block_534e3c234b6fa0202c3cd97c9b3375dd { /* Add…
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Episode #139: Authenticity in AI | How Leaders Can Alleviate Fear in an Increasingly Artificial World
#custom-quote-block_352441dd04d615dcffe8a38ccb1a7893 { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } AI is forcing us to rethink what it means to be a leader. #custom-quote-block_823863558054ead266bb9368d40236a4 { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } There’s a growing disparity between how...
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Episode #138 | Content and Coaching: Getting the Most Out of Your Leadership Training
#custom-quote-block_f0703a85c75ced75ad62b85974c8be2e { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } Coaching is for everybody who has reached a point where they know they need to change. And for whatever reason, it’s not sticking, they’ve tried things, and it’s not sticking. Kim Bendzak...
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Episode #137 | AI for Everyone: Breaking Down the Jargon and Prompt Engineering Tips for Generative AI
#custom-quote-block_32fadd4717b9ca6fdbe534b0481b923d { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } In terms of structuring a prompt, there are many different models out there that suggest what’s an optimal structure for a prompt in order to get better output. So we have looked at many of these...
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Episode #136: Transformative Leadership – Strategies for Leading and Inspiring Others
#custom-quote-block_7f6d24a48511cffe29e0f9559028c765 { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } Transformative leaders are self-reflective, have high emotional intelligence, and possess a strong set of personal values. They view their team members as partners and create an environment where...
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Episode #135: Organizational Design Master Class | Essential Insights for Leaders
In this podcast we explore how organizational design impacts performance. Chris Davis and Dr. Cheryl Jackson, experts from GP Strategies, discuss why organizational design is crucial in today’s disruptive business world. They liken it to a golf swing, where small adjustments can lead to…
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Episode #134: Beyond the Parades: LGBTQ+ Inclusion in the Workplace
Although there has been progress in equality for the LGBTQ+ community, the data shows that it isn’t translating to an inclusive society or working environment. Alasdair Scott joins the podcast to explore the question, “What do organizations stand for and how effectively are they achieving LGBTQ+...
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Episode #133: Building Change Networks, Driving Change Adoption
#custom-quote-block_82787a6d7b8b520243ebeec93a206722 { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } Change networks are not built in a day. So many times we get excited and we say great, we want to train up 125 people. And we wonder why the business is like what are you doing or we don’t have the...
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Episode #132: Evolving Mid-Level Leaders
Mid-level leaders face unique challenges, including managing teams, balancing organizational needs with staff needs, and navigating a hybrid work environment. These leaders are often overlooked in terms of development opportunities. Listen to the episode as Cara Halter and Joan Dasher discuss how...
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Episode #131: Transformative AI in L&D
Matt Donovan and Jeff Fissel discuss AI in learning and development, from how it can go beyond basic tasks to contributing to more strategic goals. Listen and learn how: AI can help solve problems beyond just cost and time reduction. AI can personalize learning experiences. AI integration should…
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Episode #130 | Everyday DEI: Strategies for Effective DEI in the Workplace
Research indicates that employees seek a work environment where they can express their authentic selves and feel a sense of belonging. In this episode of the Performance Matters podcast, host Michael Thiel engages in a conversation with Alasdair Scott offering insights into implementing a DEI...
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Episode #129: Navigating the 7 Challenges of eLearning in Business
Learners these days are often operating in silos, which limits the effectiveness of employee training. In order to be more effective, organizations must create opportunities for collaboration and respond to the needs of the modern learner. So, what are the challenges of eLearning, and how can we...
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Episode #128: Top 5 Best Practices for Measurement Impact
#custom-quote-block_7702b9a119878b1c4da5ef8fb2ac385d { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } When things go wrong, they blame training. When things go well, training still rarely gets any credit. Dr. Bonnie Beresford Companies can spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on training, but…
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Episode #127: The Best of 2023
Join Michael Thiel as he reflects on a year filled with amazing conversations on innovation and best practices in business. Listen to highlights from select conversations on artificial intelligence (AI), from voice synthesized AI personalities discussing what AI means to how it will impact the...
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Episode #126: Tying Technology Change Management to Business Results
Organizational change management (OCM) plays a pivotal role in tech transformations. Successful adoption goes beyond technology installation, necessitating a robust OCM strategy. In this episode, Ellen Kumar shares valuable insights on how change leaders can advocate for early OCM involvement,...
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Episode #125: Public Sector Spotlight: Bridging Employee Engagement & Impact
With government employees 15% less engaged compared to “best-in-class” organizations, it’s time to put the public sector in the spotlight. What trends are we seeing in the industry? How do government structures differ from other corporate environments? What do their employees need today and in…
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Episode #124 | Gamification 2.0: How Game-Based Learning Strategies are Levelling Up
Over the last few years we’ve seen a dramatic shift in the way our clients are using gamification with real intention. Not a gimmick or just something different to grab attention, but with a specific behavioural goal in mind for a specific audience. What does this mean for the kinds of games and...
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Episode #123 | Emerging AI Trends in L&D
The possibilities for artificial intelligence tools are almost limitless, and the learning and development industry is abuzz with this excitement. Listen and discover which AI tools are leading the charge right now. The post Episode #123 | Emerging AI Trends in L&D appeared first on GP Strategies.
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Episode #122 | The Human Roles and Skills of an AI Future
Listen to Jeff Fissel from LTG and Matt Donovan from GP discuss where humans fit into an AI future. In this episode, they explore how organizations are using AI and what boundaries are emerging, AI assistants, AI fails and cautionary tales, and the human roles and responsibilities of a world full...
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Podcast Episode #121 | Simplicity in Learning Design
#custom-quote-block_b211f3c4665ab1eb72cf910a5e701bf3 { /* Add styles that use ACF values here */ } Any potential issue is a training issue. Everyone wants something included and as a result, learning teams end up with a bunch of information, often ending up with an over-engineered training...
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Episode #120 | 4 Ways To Harness AI In Your Enterprise
AI itself isn’t new. At first, only the data science compartments of an organization were researching and working with AI. But with the emergence of generative AI, every company will be impacted and every role will too, from customer support, sales and marketing, to engineering, learning, and…
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Are you ready to perform at your highest potential? In each episode, we will interview industry experts, exploring best practices and innovative insights to help you and your organization improve performance. Together we can create a world where business excellence makes possibilities achievable.
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