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The eLearning Alchemist
by Clint Clarkson
Corporate learning is only valuable when it drives change in performance and influences business results. On this podcast, we explore the technical, instructional, and operational factors that create effective corporate learning. Nobody wants another eLearning course, they want change. We're here to help learning professionals and business leaders create change for their organizations through learning initiatives.
Episodes
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DisruptHR Keynote | The "P" Word | Calgary, AB | May 9, 2019
In this DisruptHR talk, Clint Clarkson really goes for the disruptive by asking "What is the purpose of HR?" and then giving an answer that nobody wants to here... it's the "P" word. Watch the video here. Want to comment on this talk? Leave us a voice message to add to the podcast version at:...
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Ep. 37 | #SundayRant | What W. Edward Deming Knew About L&D (Part 2/2)
In this #SundayRant, Clint continues his exploration of quotes from W. Edward Deming, "The Father of the Quality Evolution," and how they apply to L&D and a continuous improvement methodology. The #SundayRant is an interactive series where listeners are encouraged to upload their 60 second…
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DisruptHR Keynote | Training Guru Says | Dublin, Ireland | November 21, 2018
In this DisruptHR talk, Clint Clarkson tells the story of a corporate trainer who goes on a journey to meet three Mystic Training Gurus. The answers he gets to his L&D questions, aren't what he expects, but are filled with insight. https://vimeo.com/300190849. Want to comment on this talk? Leave…
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Ep. 35 | #SundayRant | What W. Edward Deming Knew About L&D (Part 1/2)
In this #SundayRant, Clint explores a series of quotes from W. Edward Deming, "The Father of the Quality Evolution," and how they apply to L&D and a continuous improvement methodology. The #SundayRant is an interactive series where listeners are encouraged to upload their 60 second comments...
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Ep. 33 | #SundayRant | The Biggest Mistake L&D Ever Made
In this #SundayRant, Clint proposes that L&D made a major mistake in how we initially pursued buy-in for eLearning, and that it is still hurting us to this day. The #SundayRant is an interactive series where listeners are encouraged to upload their 60 second comments directly to the episode. You...
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Ep. 32 | #WomenInLearning | How to Transition to a Career in Instructional Design with ROBIN SARGENT
In this #WomenInLearning episode, Clint Clarkson interviews CEO of IDOL Courses Academy, Dr. Robin Sargent. They discuss Sargent's IDOL Courses Academy and how it bridges the gap from other instructional design courses, offering help on how to build your portfolio, resume, and confidence as an...
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DisruptHR Keynote | Stop-Overtraining Your People | Glasgow, Scotland | March 13, 2019
In this DisruptHR talk, Clint Clarkson discuss the steps we must take before we pursue a training initiative to ensure training is the right solution and avoid burning company money. Watch the full video here. Want to comment on this talk? Leave us a voice message to add to the podcast version…
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Ep. 31 | #SundayRant | Why is L&D So Obsessed with Technology?
In this #SundayRant, Clint asks Why is L&D So Obsessed with Technology? Has the explosion of EdTech over the past 20 years made learning better? Or, has it simply allowed us to share low quality outputs more broadly? The #SundayRant is an interactive series where listeners are encouraged to…
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Ep. 30 | #WomenInLearning | 3 Steps to Create Learning Personas with DANIELLE WALLACE
In this #WomenInLearning episode, Clint Clarkson interviews Learning Strategist and former Marketing Manager, Danielle Wallace. They discuss consumer personas from the marketing industry, the steps to create learner personas, and why learner personas help the purpose of L&D. Do you know a woman…
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Ep. 29 | The Best of Episodes 1-25
In this episode, we highlight some of the best sound bites from the first 25 episodes of The eLearning Alchemist Podcast. Want to comment on this podcast? Leave us a voice message to add to the podcast. Click here to see the enhanced transcript with additional resources. LISTEN TO OUR PODCAST: 🔷...
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Ep. 28 | Why You Should Run L&D Like a Business with TYLER BERNARDY
In this episode, Clint Clarkson interviews, instructional designer and founder of We Learnovate, Tyler Bernardy about why L&D should be run like a business. They discuss how old-school rules prevent L&D professionals from serving their customers, the application of business language into L&D...
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Ep. 27 | #WomenInLearning | 5 Critical Elements to Support Learners with MICHELLE WEISE
In this #WomenInLearning episode, Clint Clarkson interviews the Chief Innovation Office of the Strada Education Network, Michelle Weise. They discuss how Strada Education Network is working to help the future of work and the 5 critical elements needed to support learners now and for the future.…
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Ep. 26 | Game-Thinking in Corporate Learning with KARL KAPP
In this episode, Clint Clarkson interviews Instructional Technology professor, Karl Kapp about "Game-Thinking" in the corporate world. They discuss the difference between gamification and game-thinking and why game-thinking is not just about putting fun into the workplace. Want to comment on this...
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Ep. 25 | Storyline Hacks & Tips | A PANEL
In this panel episode, Clint Clarkson interviews three Articulate Storyline experts: Kevin Thorn, Ashley Chaisson, and Kristen Hayden Safdie about their best workflow tips, feature uses, and hacks. They discuss hotkeys, the quick access toolbar, player features, slide numbering, and other tools…
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Ep. 24 | #SundayRant | Stop Onboarding New Hires Like an A$$hole
In this #SundayRant, Clint launches into a tirade about new hire onboarding. Who knew a person could be so passionate about such an innocuous subject? The #SundayRant is an interactive series where listeners are encouraged to upload their 60 second comments directly to the episode. You can too by...
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Ep. 23 | #WomenInLearning | VR is More Than You Think with CORTNEY HARDING
In this #WomenInLearning episode, Clint Clarkson interviews the founder of Friends with Holograms, Cortney Harding. They discuss how VR has changed over the past few years and how the changing cost, quality, and use cases make VR more accessible and valuable to organizations of all sizes. Do you...
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DisruptHR Keynote | We Suck @ Training | Victoria, BC | November 21, 2018
In this DisruptHR talk, Clint Clarkson examines the current state of corporate training and what we should do differently to honour our promise to the businesses that employee us. Watch the full video here. Click here for the enhanced transcript. Want to comment on this talk? Leave us a voice...
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Ep. 22 | #SundayRant | If You Can't Accept Feedback, Don't Work in L&D
In this #SundayRant, Clint talks about how feedback is essential to the L&D world and if you can't take feedback...then you simply don't belong in the L&D industry. The #SundayRant is an interactive series where listeners are encouraged to upload their 60 second comments directly to the episode....
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Ep. 21 | #WomenInLearning | Experiential Learning with Megan Underwood
In this episode, Clint Clarkson interviews learning design expert, Megan Underwood about the 7 principles of experiential learning. They discuss backwards design, the importance of feedback and reflection in learning, and why content is the last thing we need to think about. Click here to see the...
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Ep. 20 | #SundayRant | What should business leaders expect from L&D?
In this #SundayRant, Clint rants about what business leaders should really expect from L&D. Business leaders often don't have a clear understanding of what they should expect from the learning and development team. They know what they want: changes to employee behaviours that drive business...
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Ep. 19 | 3 Things L&D Should Steal from the Marketing Department | A PANEL
In this panel episode, Clint Clarkson interviews three L&D professionals with a passion for marketing: Mike Taylor, Mike Simmons, and Bianca Baumann. They discuss three marketing concepts that are crucial to learning and development as well: attention, storytelling, and repetition. Have a comment...
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Ep. 18 | #SundayRant | Why Can’t L&D Figure Out Measurement?
In this #SundayRant, Clint ponders why L&D struggles so much with measurement and why we haven't done more to fix our biggest problem. Better measurement practices would change L&Ds role in organizations, but for all our talk, we have consistently failed to deliver results. The #SundayRant is an...
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Ep. 17 | #PodMentor | How to Advance Your Career as an eLearning Professional with RYAN VALLEY
In this #PodMentor episode, Clint Clarkson interviews new eLearning developer Ryan Valley about the steps he can take to advance his career as an eLearning Professional. They discuss literature/education options, online resources, and networking tactics. Click here to see the enhanced transcript...
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Ep. 16 | #L19PODCASTS | Hacking Learning & UX with RICHARD CULATTA
In this episode, Richard Culatta joins us to talk about fantastic topics: Hacking Learning, and User Experience (or UX) in Learning. In both cases, Richard is looking for opportunities to help our industry innovate and to achieve that aim, he looks to successful elements of other industries and…
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Ep. 15 | #L19PODCASTS | Women in Learning with MANDI CHRISTENSEN
In this episode, we sat down with a Learning 30-under-30 alumni, Mandi Christensen. Mandi is an incredible learning leader who’s passionate about helping women succeed in learning careers. Her own career trajectory has been nothing short of outstanding and she currently holds the post of…
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Ep. 14 | #L19PODCASTS | Graphic Illustration with BRUCE VAN PATTER
In this episode, we slipped away from the traditional learning thought leaders and sat down with graphic recorder, Bruce Van Patter. As a fellow artist, this interview was such an incredible treat. Bruce is a Telli Award winning artist, a Children’s Book author, graphic illustrator, and an...
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Ep. 13 | #L19PODCASTS | The 5 Moments of Need with BOB MOSHER
In this episode, learning legend Bob Mosher discusses his work with Dr. Con Gottfredson on the 5 moments of need. Bob explains why the 5 Moments are more important today than ever before and the steps Learning practitioners can take to build them into their workflow. Bob has been involved with…
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Ep. 12 | #L19PODCASTS | Conference Preview with STEVE ROSENBLUM
In this episode, we were able to nail down Steve Rosenblum, the Event Manager and Curator for Learning2019. There is simply no better person to talk about the conference, experiences, keynotes, and attendee tools. Steve has been involved with the Learning Conference for more than 20 years, and…
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Ep. 11 | #L19PODCASTS | A Discussion on Workplace Learning with NIGEL PAINE
In this episode, we sit down with one of L&D’s most likeable characters, Nigel Paine. Nigel is an author, speaker, former CLO, and one of the most knowledgeable L&D thought leaders available today. But, perhaps more importantly, Nigel is authentic and empathetic to the challenges L&D…
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Ep. 10 | Design for Non-Designers (Part 3/3)
In the second episode of this 3 part podcast, we’ll dive into the importance of fonts and colours in eLearning and presentation design. Even if you’re working from a corporate branding document there are still many important considerations regarding fonts and colours. 📑 REFERENCES: 1. The...
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Ep. 9 | Design for Non-Designers (Part 2/3)
In the second episode of this 3 part podcast, we’ll dive into the importance of fonts and colours in eLearning and presentation design. Even if you’re working from a corporate branding document there are still many important considerations regarding fonts and colours. 📑 REFERENCES: 1. The...
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Ep. 8 | Design for Non-Designers (Part 1/3)
In the first episode of this 3 part podcast, we’ll discuss the significance of grids to slide design. Grids are a powerful design tool that help you create a consistent design. Then we’ll dive into backgrounds and explore a collection of different background types that any developer can create.…
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Ep. 7 | Millennials, Goldfish & Other Training Misconceptions
In this podcast we review Clark Quinn’s newest book: Millennials, Goldfish & Other Training misconceptions. Broken into three categories (myths, superstitions, and misconceptions) Clark explores 38 L&D topics in this book. Clark answers essential questions such as: Why the myth is appealing?…
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Ep. 6 | Should Training be fun?
Should training be fun? Is training more effective if it is? Could it make the training worse? While there are lots of questions about fun in training, there is also a lot of anecdotal evidence to suggest we should make our training sessions more fun when appropriate. However, in spite of this…
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Ep.5 | What will disrupt L&D next?
In this episode, we dive into one of today's hottest buzzwords: "Disruption." But, what is disruption really? And, what's likely to be the next big disruption in L&D? Listen to find out. 🎁CONTRIBUTORS: 👩 BIANCA BAUMANN Twitter: @biancabaumann LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/biancabau......
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Ep. 4 | Did we learn from our "millennial" obsession?
L&D - like most of the world became - became obsessed with the "Millennial" generation from 2012-2018. What caused this obsession and was it logical? But, more importantly, what can we learn from it? 📑 REFERENCES: 1️. Why Won’t “Millennials” Just Die? - http://ow.ly/cfXf30mzyf7 2️. Social Media...
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Ep. 3 | The Language of L&D
Language is a communication mechanism that helps create understanding... as long as you're speaking the right language. L&D practitioners need to be careful when using the "Language of L&D" or risk being seen as an outsider that is not in tune with the business they serve. 📑 REFERENCES: 1️.…
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Ep. 2 | State of the Industry (PART II)
A continuation of Episode 1's examination of the current state of the L&D Industry. In this episode we examine the "re-branding" of training and development, the gig economy, and outsourcing. 📑 REFERENCES: 1️. None 📚 RESOURCES: 2. Video made with: https://www.headliner.app/ ❌ CORRECTIONS: 3....
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Ep. 1 | State of the Industry (PART I)
Setting the stage for "The eLearning Alchemist Podcast" then checking in on the current state of the L&D industry. How do our customers feel right now? What challenges are we facing? How do we fix them? REFERENCES: Podcasts: 1. Podlearn Adventure - https://bit.ly/2RGVp5P 2. TLD Cast -...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Corporate learning is only valuable when it drives change in performance and influences business results. On this podcast, we explore the technical, instructional, and operational factors that create effective corporate learning. Nobody wants another eLearning course, they want change. We're here to help learning professionals and business leaders create change for their organizations through learning initiatives.
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Clint Clarkson
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