Being Intrepid: Navigating the Future of Learning with Sam Herring

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Being Intrepid explores the biggest challenges in corporate learning, bringing bold ideas and expert insights to help learning leaders shape the workforce of the future.

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  1. 10月15日

    AI Upskilling and Innovation at Cisco with CLO Marci Paino

    How do you turn learning into Cisco’s innovation engine?    Cisco Chief Learning Officer Marci Paino joins host Sam Herring to share how her team anchors learning to business strategy, builds AI skills for the everyday worker, and scales quality through continuous feedback. From the global AI Workforce Consortium to Cisco’s new “Edge Up” learning experience, Marci offers a practical blueprint for L&D leaders navigating the AI era.    You’ll learn:  How guiding principles drive experimentation and durable growth The data behind AI’s impact on technology roles across G7 economies Where AI upskilling gaps are and how to close them How “minimal lovable products” accelerate learning quality   Guest: Marci Paino, Chief Learning Officer, Cisco  Connect with Marci: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcipaino/ Connect with Sam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-herring-5944b/   Listen to more episodes: https://www.intrepidlearning.com/category/podcasts/

    31 分鐘

  2. 10月1日

    L&D in the Age of GenAI: Dani Johnson’s Wake Up Call

    The L&D market is bigger and louder than ever – and it’s never been more challenging to navigate as a learning leader. In this candid conversation, RedThread Research Co-Founder and Principal Analyst Dani Johnson maps what’s changing and what leaders should do next. From the post-pandemic drop in L&D influence to the real promise of GenAI, Dani offers practical direction and a sharper definition of the learning leader’s true remit: ensure a skilled workforce.    You’ll learn how to balance in-the-flow support with deep skill building, the importance of focusing on building effective systems not just individual interventions, and why focusing on the “unsexy” data genAI can harvest and analyze is most important.    What we cover:  Why L&D influence halved in recent years and how to rebuild it Learning portfolio management: efficiency vs depth High-impact “unsexy” AI use cases Defining L&D’s remit around skills   About Dani Johnson: RedThread Research – About Us Explore RedThread’s work: RedThread Research – Research & Data   Catch more Being Intrepid episodes: https://www.intrepidlearning.com/category/podcasts/

    27 分鐘

  3. 9月18日

    Beyond the eReader: Personalizing Professional Education with AI

    Professional learning is shifting fast. Simplicity, integration, and trust now define great experiences for customers, partners, and credentialed professionals.    In this episode, host Sam Herring talks with Corri McQuaid, Senior Manager of Business Development, Professional Learning and Enterprise at VitalSource, about delivering secure, scalable content and applying learning science in the flow of work. Corri explains the power of the Doer Effect, a learning science principle, and how Bookshelf+ provides learners an AI-powered study partner within the trusted platform of Bookshelf while protecting publisher IP.    You’ll learn:  The Doer Effect and why practice beats passive reading What “stupid simple” looks like post-COVID How Bookshelf+ supports secure, AI-enhanced study Business model flexibility for internal and external use   Learn more about VitalSource: https://vitalsource.com Connect with Corri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corrimcquaid   Catch more Being Intrepid episodes: https://www.intrepidlearning.com/category/podcasts/

    28 分鐘

  4. 8月19日

    Scaling Sales and Learning with AI: A Conversation with SBI Growth Advisory

    This special crossover episode of Being Intrepid and SBI, The Growth Advisory brings together Sam Herring (Intrepid by VitalSource) and Ray Makela (SBI Growth Advisory) to explore how AI is reshaping sales, enablement, and learning. They swap insights on how: AI is changing sales coaching and buyer engagementHyper-personalized learning is transforming collaborative cohortsSales managers and L&D leaders can leverage AI-driven insightsTeams can balance automation with the human side oftraining If you want to understand how AI is revolutionizing the way we train, coach, and sell, this episode is a must-listen for sales leaders, enablement pros, and learning innovators. Discover more conversations at the intersection of sales, learning, and AI: Being Intrepid – Learning & AI Innovation: https://www.intrepidlearning.com/category/podcasts/ SBI, The Growth Advisory – Sales & Growth Strategy: https://sbigrowth.com/value-creation-podcast Follow Being Intrepid for more conversations with innovators in learning and leadership.

    26 分鐘

  5. 7月29日

    Step Up, Speak Out: Brian Hackett on the Future of Learning Leadership

    Brian Hackett didn’t set out to start a movement—he just needed advice. That simple ask turned into The Learning Forum and CLO Lift: two platforms where learning leaders rewrite the future of work, one challenge at a time.    In this episode of Being Intrepid, Sam Herring interviews Brian on:  His unexpected path from fired to founder The “big lie” of AI productivity Why the CLO title may be fading, but its purpose is more critical than ever How L&D leaders are building thought leadership and culture, together Tips for aligning with strategy, AI officers, and the business   This is an episode for anyone who leads learning, or wants to.    Follow Being Intrepid for more conversations with innovators in learning and leadership.

    27 分鐘

  6. 7月2日

    Mindset Over Mechanics: Former EY CLO on AI Upskilling

    How can learning leaders prepare their organizations for the AI revolution?    In this episode of Being Intrepid, Sam Herring talks with Tal Goldhamer, founder of Find The Tailwind and former CLO at EY, about practical strategies for AI upskilling, why mindset is key, and how formal learning itself will evolve.  What you'll learn:  How to design practical AI upskilling strategies for your workforce Why mindset is the biggest barrier (and opportunity) in AI adoption The surprising decline of formal learning in an AI-enabled world The enduring human skills professionals will need most How CLOs can secure a strategic seat at the table during AI transformation   Tal shares candid advice for CLOs looking to stay relevant and lead boldly in an AI-driven world.    Subscribe for more bold conversations on the future of learning.    Listen now and hit follow to stay ahead.

    30 分鐘

  7. 6月16日

    Letting Go to Level Up: Designing Learning Experiences with AI

    In this special episode of Being Intrepid, host Sam Herring talks with JR Burch, Director of Learning Experience Design at Intrepid, about the real future of AI in corporate learning.  They discuss Intrepid’s innovative new AI Activity feature as a lens into how generative AI enables more personalized, adaptive, and practice-driven learning experiences.    Discover:  Why designing for practice is more important than content delivery How to design adaptive learning with AI Old mindsets instructional designers must unlearn, and new mindsets they need to adopt What’s next for personalized learning in the flow of work   This episode is a must-listen for L&D leaders, instructional designers, and anyone curious about how AI is shaping the future of work and learning.     Listen now and hit follow to stay ahead.

    22 分鐘

  8. 6月5日

    Enterprise Learning Paradoxes: Balancing In-the-Flow, Personalization, and Agility at BD

    What happens when corporate learning stops being a support function—and starts becoming a strategic engine?     In this episode of Being Intrepid, Sam Herring speaks with Marilyn Allison of BD about how she uses learning to activate the CEO’s vision. Drawing on her academic roots and real-world leadership, Marilyn explores the paradoxes that define modern L&D—from the need for scalable personalization to the importance of enduring human skills in an age of rapid change.    Listen in for insights on:  Embedding learning into business strategy Creating space for reflection in a fast-paced world Building agility into leadership development Staying ahead of change through deep sensing   Listen now and hit follow to stay ahead.

    32 分鐘

  9. 5月29日

    Transforming Learning in Healthcare with Kaiser Permanente

    How do you unify learning across a massive, distributed health system? How do you make the case that learning is a strategic asset—not a sunk cost?  In this episode, Darci Hall of Kaiser Permanente joins Being Intrepid to share how she’s leading a sweeping learning transformation at one of the largest nonprofit healthcare providers in the U.S.  We explore:  How Kaiser is creating alignment with a system-wide learning governance model Why it’s time to view learning as an investment that drives value How to earn executive sponsorship for talent and workforce initiatives The impact of helping frontline employees move into clinical roles Why healthcare needs to embrace more experimentation in L&D A look ahead at the future of learning in healthcare—powered by AI and personalization  Whether you’re in healthcare, pharma, or any highly regulated industry—this episode is packed with insights on how to lead learning change that matters.  Hosted by Sam Herring, Being Intrepid features bold conversations with leaders reimagining how people and organizations grow.    Listen now and hit follow to stay ahead.

    26 分鐘

  10. 5月22日

    Live from ATD25: L&D Leader Voices on the Future of Learning

    In this Being Intrepid special episode, we recorded live from ATD25 to share bold insights from leading voices in L&D.    Sam Herring interviews top business and learning executives from TalentSmart EQ, Acumen Learning, Mobile Coach, Blanchard, Grant Thornton, GP Strategies, and Mass General Brigham—exploring the future of learning and critical advice for how learning leaders can meet the moment.    We asked:  What’s the most valuable insight you’re taking away from ATD25? The future of learning is…? What’s one way learning leaders can be intrepid today?  From leaning into change, to demonstrating curiosity, to leading with empathy, this episode offers a rapid-fire, real-world pulse on where learning is headed, and the mindset needed to be a successful leader.  Tune in for 20 minutes of fresh perspective from the floor of the biggest workplace learning event of the year.    Listen now and hit follow to stay ahead.

    21 分鐘

  11. 5月8日

    Learner Experience + Collaboration = Grant Thornton’s High-Impact Manager Development

    Being Intrepid is here—and we’re launching with a bang. In this debut episode, Amy Happ from Grant Thornton shares how her team built a leadership program that actually moves the needle. She walks us through how their Manager Development Program led to measurable increases in utilization and managed revenue—yes, real ROI from L&D. You’ll hear how Grant Thornton: Tracks and proves business impact Engages senior leadership in learning Builds cross-functional networks through milestone programs Offers a ‘one stop shop’ for manager development  Hosted by Sam Herring, this is the podcast for learning leaders who want to create programs that scale, stick, and matter.   Listen now and hit follow to stay ahead.

    37 分鐘
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Being Intrepid explores the biggest challenges in corporate learning, bringing bold ideas and expert insights to help learning leaders shape the workforce of the future.

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