Learning Matters

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Welcome to the Learning Matters podcast — your go-to source for learning leaders and consultants passionate about professional growth and making a difference in learning and development! Our exclusive content is designed to elevate your expertise in the most innovative ways. Join us for weekly insights on instructional design trends, leadership in L&D, essential training tools, and game-changing staffing strategies. We're here to keep you ahead of the curve and empower you with the knowledge you need to level up your leadership and grow your business! Blending real-life case studies, compelling stories and invaluable insights from industry thought leaders and front-line innovators. Through behind-the-scenes glimpses and interactive Q&A sessions, we curate a dynamic experience that goes beyond inspiration. Get ready for actionable guidance that empowers your team and expands your freelance learning business. We're not just here to inspire; we're your source for practical advice and career-boosting tips, ensuring you create truly impactful learning experiences. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Buzz newsletter to get new episodes delivered straight to your inbox: https://ttcinnovations.com/newsletter/

  1. EP 42: Future of Work: Why L&D Must Shift from Checkbox Training to Business Impact

    HACE 6 DÍAS

    EP 42: Future of Work: Why L&D Must Shift from Checkbox Training to Business Impact

    In this episode of Learning Matters, host Doug Wooldridge sits down with Colin Platt, Senior VP and National Training Leader at Aon, to explore the future of Learning and Development. Colin shares how Aon is aligning L&D with business strategy, moving beyond checkbox training, and investing in both technical and people skills to help colleagues truly level up. We also discuss how Aon is using AI with tools like AonChat GBT, why leadership buy-in is critical, and what priorities are shaping the next chapter of workplace learning. 🎙️ What’s in this episode: • Why L&D must align with business goals • Moving from checkbox training to meaningful impact • How Aon blends technical expertise with people skills • Practical ways to overcome learner fatigue • The role of AI in learning, including AonChat GBT • Priorities for 2025: onboarding, compliance, and skills development • Colin’s career journey and advice for young professionals 👉 Connect with Colin Platt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinplatt1/ 👉 Or at colin.platt@aon.com At ttcInnovations, we help businesses create lasting change with immersive learning experiences. Through instructional strategy, design, and content development we empower employee confidence, performance, and results. 💡 Looking for custom learning experiences without licensing fees? Contact us for a free consultation! https://bit.ly/4aOhPKq 🤝 Need extra hands fast? Try staff augmentation! Click here to get matched with experts in 48 hours - no job posting needed. https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🚀 Simplify outsourcing with our subscription plans - predictable pricing and limitless innovation. Book a meeting for your free first week! https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🎯 Boost results with serious games for optimal retention and results. Contact our Sales team to learn more: https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT

    26 min
  2. EP 41: From Power to People: How Dr. Darick Bryant is Redefining Leadership and Learning

    14 AGO

    EP 41: From Power to People: How Dr. Darick Bryant is Redefining Leadership and Learning

    In this episode of Learning Matters, host Doug Wooldridge sits down with Dr. Darick Bryant, Director of Learning and Organizational Development at Clean Harbors, to explore the power of personalized learning, servant leadership, and the evolving role of AI in L&D. With over 25 years of leadership experience, Dr. Bryant shares how he shifted from a power-driven approach to a people-focused leadership style, why emotional intelligence is just as important as technical skills, and how to create learning pathways that engage, retain, and inspire employees. What you’ll learn in this episode: ·      Why personalized learning strategies drive engagement and retention ·      How to measure the real impact of learning initiatives ·      Ways to shift employee mindsets toward continuous development ·      The role of AI in content creation, coaching, and skill-building ·      Why emotional intelligence is essential for today’s leaders If you’re ready to rethink your learning strategy and embrace a people-first approach, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Connect with Dr. Darick Bryant: LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-darick-bryant-55b7511ab/ Bryant Training & Consulting – https://www.linkedin.com/company/bryant-training-and-consulting-llc/ At ttcInnovations, we help businesses create lasting change with immersive learning experiences. Through instructional strategy, design, and content development we empower employee confidence, performance, and results. 💡 Looking for custom learning experiences without licensing fees? Contact us for a free consultation! https://bit.ly/4aOhPKq 🤝 Need extra hands fast? Try staff augmentation! Click here to get matched with experts in 48 hours - no job posting needed. https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🚀 Simplify outsourcing with our subscription plans - predictable pricing and limitless innovation. Book a meeting for your free first week! https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🎯 Boost results with serious games for optimal retention and results. Contact our Sales team to learn more: https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT

    31 min
  3. EP 40: Revolutionizing Learning at Kellanova with VR, AI, and Strategic Vision

    31 JUL

    EP 40: Revolutionizing Learning at Kellanova with VR, AI, and Strategic Vision

    In this episode of Learning Matters, we sit down with Tomissa Smittendorf, Senior Director of Commercial Capabilities at Kellanova, to explore how her team is leading the charge in learning innovation through immersive technology, data-driven strategy, and AI integration. Tomissa shares how Kellanova is using virtual reality to transform retail sales training, achieving measurable results in engagement and performance. She also discusses the importance of having a strong learning value proposition, building a culture of continuous development, and leveraging AI as a co-intelligence partner. From marketing L&D internally to managing change and well-being, this episode is packed with insights for forward-thinking L&D professionals. ✅ Topics Covered: • Building a learning strategy that aligns with business goals • Driving adoption of AI in learning • Using VR for onboarding and skills development • Measuring behavior change and learning ROI • Navigating data overload and telling the “so what” story • Fostering a people-first learning culture 🔗 Connect with Tomissa Smittendorf on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomissasmittendorf/ At ttcInnovations, we help businesses create lasting change with immersive learning experiences. Through instructional strategy, design, and content development we empower employee confidence, performance, and results. 💡 Looking for custom learning experiences without licensing fees? Contact us for a free consultation! https://bit.ly/4aOhPKq 🤝 Need extra hands fast? Try staff augmentation! Click here to get matched with experts in 48 hours - no job posting needed. https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🚀 Simplify outsourcing with our subscription plans - predictable pricing and limitless innovation. Book a meeting for your free first week! https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🎯 Boost results with serious games for optimal retention and results. Contact our Sales team to learn more: https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT

    21 min
  4. EP 39: The Secret to Leadership Success? Grit, Gratitude, and Good Coaching

    17 JUL

    EP 39: The Secret to Leadership Success? Grit, Gratitude, and Good Coaching

    In this episode of Learning Matters, we sit down with Adam Hickman, VP of Organizational and Employee Development at Partners FCU, to explore what truly makes a great leader in today’s workplace. From his early days cleaning flea markets to leading L&D strategy for a Disney-affiliated credit union, Adam shares his real-world insights on leadership transitions, practical applications of AI in learning, and why grit and gratitude are the keys to long-term success. We discuss: ✔ What separates good managers from great ones ✔ The overlooked skill of decision-making in leadership ✔ Practical ways AI is transforming L&D today ✔ The truth about hybrid work and generational myths ✔ How to build career pipelines that actually work ✔ Why “coaching” should be at the core of every leadership role Plus, Adam gives us a behind-the-scenes look at his book Grit and Gratitude and shares advice he’d give his younger self. Whether you're in HR, L&D, or just trying to grow as a leader, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Connect with Adam Hickman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamghickman/ Check out his book: Grit and Gratitude: The Science and Art of a Successful Career Life Catch up on Adam’s writing with Gallup: https://www.gallup.com/people/198032/adam-hickman.aspx Stay locked in to Adam’s articles with HR Grapevine: https://www.hrgrapevine.com/us/search?keywords=Adam+Hickman At ttcInnovations, we help businesses create lasting change with immersive learning experiences. Through instructional strategy, design, and content development we empower employee confidence, performance, and results. 💡 Looking for custom learning experiences without licensing fees? Contact us for a free consultation! https://bit.ly/4aOhPKq 🤝 Need extra hands fast? Try staff augmentation! Click here to get matched with experts in 48 hours - no job posting needed. https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🚀 Simplify outsourcing with our subscription plans - predictable pricing and limitless innovation. Book a meeting for your free first week! https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🎯 Boost results with serious games for optimal retention and results. Contact our Sales team to learn more: https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT

    39 min
  5. EP 38: How to Align L&D with Business Strategy for Maximum Impact

    3 JUL

    EP 38: How to Align L&D with Business Strategy for Maximum Impact

    In this episode of Learning Matters, host Doug Wooldridge sits down with Regina Dunning, US VP of Learning and Organizational Development at SThree, to explore what it takes to build an L&D strategy that truly drives business results. Regina shares her journey from accidental trainer to strategic learning leader and offers real-world insights into aligning learning with business goals, measuring impact, supporting leadership development, and integrating AI into onboarding programs. If you’re looking for practical tips on showing ROI, building leadership capacity, or embracing skills-based talent management, this conversation is for you. 🎯 Topics Covered: • Aligning L&D with business strategy • Measuring performance and ROI • Leadership development challenges and solutions • Skills-based talent management • AI in onboarding and training • Navigating hybrid and virtual learning environments 📍 Learn more about Regina Dunning on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reginadunning/ At ttcInnovations, we help businesses create lasting change with immersive learning experiences. Through instructional strategy, design, and content development we empower employee confidence, performance, and results. 💡 Looking for custom learning experiences without licensing fees? Contact us for a free consultation! https://bit.ly/4aOhPKq 🤝 Need extra hands fast? Try staff augmentation! Click here to get matched with experts in 48 hours - no job posting needed. https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🚀 Simplify outsourcing with our subscription plans - predictable pricing and limitless innovation. Book a meeting for your free first week! https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🎯 Boost results with serious games for optimal retention and results. Contact our Sales team to learn more: https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT

    28 min
  6. EP 37: From HRBP to L&D Leader: How Nikki Ward Keeps Learning Simple and Strategic

    19 JUN

    EP 37: From HRBP to L&D Leader: How Nikki Ward Keeps Learning Simple and Strategic

    In this episode of Learning Matters, host Doug Wooldridge sits down with Nikki Ward, a learning and development leader with a rich background in HR and talent strategy. After 15 years at Athena Health, Nikki shares how her journey from HR business partner to head of L&D shaped her people-first approach to training. We dive into: ✅ How to align learning programs with business goals ✅ Using design thinking to simplify and scale L&D ✅ Creating learner personas for better engagement ✅ Trends like AI, learning analytics, and microlearning ✅ How to prove ROI and make training actually relevant Plus, Nikki shares powerful advice on career growth, taking on new challenges, and how leaders can better support their teams’ development. 📌 Connect with Nikki Ward on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiwardhr/ At ttcInnovations, we help businesses create lasting change with immersive learning experiences. Through instructional strategy, design, and content development we empower employee confidence, performance, and results. 💡 Looking for custom learning experiences without licensing fees? Contact us for a free consultation! https://bit.ly/4aOhPKq 🤝 Need extra hands fast? Try staff augmentation! Click here to get matched with experts in 48 hours - no job posting needed. https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🚀 Simplify outsourcing with our subscription plans - predictable pricing and limitless innovation. Book a meeting for your free first week! https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🎯 Boost results with serious games for optimal retention and results. Contact our Sales team to learn more: https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT

    37 min
  7. EP 36: From Ballet to Boardroom: Liz Bruno on Bold Moves, Lifelong Learning, and the Future of L&D

    5 JUN

    EP 36: From Ballet to Boardroom: Liz Bruno on Bold Moves, Lifelong Learning, and the Future of L&D

    In this episode of Learning Matters, host Doug Wooldridge sits down with Liz Bruno, former Chief Learning Officer at Baptist Health and a powerhouse in the L&D world. From her early days as a professional ballet dancer to leading system-wide training programs in healthcare, Liz shares her journey—and the bold mindset that’s guided her along the way. 👉 Topics we cover: ✅ Why aligning L&D with business goals matters more than ever ✅ How to shift from order-taker to strategic partner ✅ The truth about “shiny object” syndrome in learning tech ✅ The divide (and potential) between academic and corporate learning ✅ Why relationships are the key to transformation ✅ The future of L&D: agility, AI, and authentic communication Liz brings a no-nonsense, refreshingly real perspective on what it takes to drive learning that actually moves the needle. 🔗 Connect with Liz Bruno on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethbruno/ At ttcInnovations, we help businesses create lasting change with immersive learning experiences. Through instructional strategy, design, and content development we empower employee confidence, performance, and results. 💡 Looking for custom learning experiences without licensing fees? Contact us for a free consultation! https://bit.ly/4aOhPKq 🤝 Need extra hands fast? Try staff augmentation! Click here to get matched with experts in 48 hours - no job posting needed. https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🚀 Simplify outsourcing with our subscription plans - predictable pricing and limitless innovation. Book a meeting for your free first week! https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🎯 Boost results with serious games for optimal retention and results. Contact our Sales team to learn more: https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT

    48 min
  8. EP 35: Building a “Hire to Retire” Culture Through Strategic Learning and Development

    15 MAY

    EP 35: Building a “Hire to Retire” Culture Through Strategic Learning and Development

    In this episode of Learning Matters, Doug Wooldridge sits down with Dr. Sherri Brooks, Chief Learning Officer at Baptist Memorial Health Care, to explore how her team is creating a “hire to retire” employee experience through innovative learning strategies. With over 22,000 employees across three states, Dr. Brooks shares how Baptist is: ✅ Making L&D more flexible and accessible for frontline healthcare workers ✅ Revamping leadership development across all levels ✅ Leveraging Skillsoft’s Percipio platform to support upskilling and retention ✅ Partnering with local colleges to reskill Patient Care Assistants into higher-impact roles ✅ Using AI for scenario-based coaching and course development Whether you're in healthcare or just looking to improve employee engagement and retention, this episode is packed with practical, people-first strategies that scale. 📚 Learn more about Dr. Brooks’ book, The Echo: A Call to Greatness: https://drsherribrooks.com📱 Connect with Dr. Brooks on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsherribrooks At ttcInnovations, we help businesses create lasting change with immersive learning experiences. Through instructional strategy, design, and content development we empower employee confidence, performance, and results. 💡 Looking for custom learning experiences without licensing fees? Contact us for a free consultation! https://bit.ly/4aOhPKq 🤝 Need extra hands fast? Try staff augmentation! Click here to get matched with experts in 48 hours - no job posting needed. https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🚀 Simplify outsourcing with our subscription plans - predictable pricing and limitless innovation. Book a meeting for your free first week! https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT 🎯 Boost results with serious games for optimal retention and results. Contact our Sales team to learn more: https://bit.ly/3RiEfLT

    25 min
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Welcome to the Learning Matters podcast — your go-to source for learning leaders and consultants passionate about professional growth and making a difference in learning and development! Our exclusive content is designed to elevate your expertise in the most innovative ways. Join us for weekly insights on instructional design trends, leadership in L&D, essential training tools, and game-changing staffing strategies. We're here to keep you ahead of the curve and empower you with the knowledge you need to level up your leadership and grow your business! Blending real-life case studies, compelling stories and invaluable insights from industry thought leaders and front-line innovators. Through behind-the-scenes glimpses and interactive Q&A sessions, we curate a dynamic experience that goes beyond inspiration. Get ready for actionable guidance that empowers your team and expands your freelance learning business. We're not just here to inspire; we're your source for practical advice and career-boosting tips, ensuring you create truly impactful learning experiences. Never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Buzz newsletter to get new episodes delivered straight to your inbox: https://ttcinnovations.com/newsletter/

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