17 episodes
Learning and Development Unleashed HCI Podcast Network
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Welcome to "Learning and Development Unleashed," the podcast that sets the stage for unlocking the full potential of learning and development within organizations. Join us as we embark on a transformative journey, exploring the vast landscape of L&D and uncovering innovative strategies, best practices, and real-life success stories that propel businesses forward.
In each episode, we dive deep into the world of learning and development, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to fostering growth and development. From cultivating a culture of continuous learning to leveraging cutting-edge technologies, we unravel the secrets behind building a thriving, agile, and future-ready workforce.
Through engaging discussions, thought-provoking ideas, and inspiration from industry experts, renowned thought leaders, and seasoned practitioners, we offer practical insights and actionable strategies that you can implement immediately. Whether you're an HR professional, a learning enthusiast, or a business leader passionate about driving growth, "Learning and Development Unleashed" is your go-to resource for staying ahead of the curve.
Topics we explore include leadership development, employee training, talent management, and organizational change. Our aim is to equip you with the tools and knowledge to become a catalyst for growth within your organization. We believe that by unlocking the potential within individuals and teams, we can create a ripple effect that transforms entire organizations.
If you're ready to unleash the power of learning and development and fuel your organization's success, tune in to "Learning and Development Unleashed." Get ready for captivating conversations, thought-provoking insights, and inspiration to transform your organization's L&D landscape. Together, let's unleash the full potential of learning and development and build a future where growth knows no bounds.
Episodes, drafts, and clips await you as we embark on this exciting journey of unleashing the power of learning and development. Join us and be part of the movement that shapes the future of organizations through the transformative power of L&D.
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17 - The Shifting Nature of Performance Management, with Orin Davis
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Orin Davis about the shifting nature of performance management.
Orin Davis earned the first doctorate in positive psychology, and is a self-actualization engineer who enables people to do and be their best. He consults for companies from startups to multinationals on hiring strategies, culture, innovation, diversity/equity/inclusion, and employee well-being, and coaches people at all levels on building self-knowledge and developing personal and professional growth trajectories. As the principal investigator of the Quality of Life Laboratory, he conducts research on flow, creativity, hypnosis, and mentoring. Dr. Davis teaches business at Columbia University, and gives workshops and lectures globally about human capital, creativity and innovation, and positive psychology. He is a startup advisor who helps early-stage companies enhance their value propositions, pitches, culture, and human capital, and writes and speaks avidly about human capital, creativity and innovation, and positive psychology.
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16 - Three Ways to Improve Your Adult Learning, with Carrie Graham
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Carrie Graham about three ways to improve your adult learning.
Carrie Graham, PhD cares about your employees and clients. She's an adult learning strategist and training consultant who helps businesses improve learner engagement, information retention, and skills application. Dr. Graham turns adult learning and workplace learning theories into a practical strategy to improve your trainings.
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15 - Using Virtual Reality for Upskilling and Professional Development, with Sophie Thompson
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Sophie Thompson about using virtual reality for upskilling and professional development.
Sophie Thompson (www.linkedin.com/in/sophiethompsonvr) is the Co-founder and CEO of VirtualSpeech, an award-winning education platform that combines e-learning with practice exercises online and in virtual reality. Sophie started VirtualSpeech in 2015 as a way to overcome her fear of public speaking using VR. Since then, VirtualSpeech has developed a catalogue of 30+ courses focused on communication and interpersonal skills, from public speaking to active listening, leadership, sexual harassment prevention, and more. VirtualSpeech has helped hundreds of thousands of people across 130 countries to improve their skills and confidence using VR, and Sophie has appeared on BBC World News, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal talking about VR for learning.
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14 - Using Reverse Mentoring to Bridge the Generational Divide in the Workforce, with Julie Noonan
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Julie Noonan about using reverse mentoring to bridge the generational divide in the workforce.
Julie Noonan (www.linkedin.com/in/jnoonanconsulting) is an executive coach and change strategist working with organizations and their leaders to successfully ride the waves of change. Her specific focus is on the last of the Boomer generation and how they are faring in the final years of their formal careers. She is passionate about inter-generational collaboration and reverse mentorship. She is also a fierce advocate of including age in DEI programs to fight ageism in recruiting and downsizing.
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13 - The Need for Technology Apprenticeship Programs, with Jennifer Carlson
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Jennifer Carlson about the need for technology apprenticeship programs.
Jennifer Carlson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-carlson-she-her-99838b2/) serves as Co-Founder and Executive Director of Apprenti. Apprenti is a non nonprofit organization that creates alternative pathways to access tech talent and help organizations address digital skills shortages, while providing economic mobility to underrepresented groups by identifying, training, and placing diverse talent in tech careers. Additionally, Jennifer serves on the Tech Councils of North America (TECNA) workforce board and as an Adjunct Professor in Graduate Studies at Seattle University.
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12 - Learning to ”Fall and Fail Forward,” with Erin Marcus
In this webinar episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Erin Marcus about learning to "Fall and Fail Forward."
Erin Marcus, Founder and CEO of Conquer Your Business is a former corporate executive turned entrepreneur, as well as powerlifter, animal activist, tattoo enthusiast and 5 ft badass. She has been mentoring, training, teaching and coaching for more than twenty years and excels at helping people take action they didn’t think possible, do things they didn’t think they could do and succeed beyond what they dared to dream. Her own podcast, Ready Yet?!, is dedicated to entrepreneurs and small business owners who are ready to step into more. Having achieved a top 5% global ranking, Erin’s goal is to provide insightful information, tips, and motivating stories on how to achieve the financial and emotional freedom needed to build a business and a life you are proud of.
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