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A space for training trailblazers to get real. If you’re looking for practical L&D solutions, tune into any of our NovoEDTalks 20-minute podcast episodes where L&D professionals share their expert insights and strategies

  1. The Learning Journey: Moving Beyond One-and-Done Training

    4d ago

    The Learning Journey: Moving Beyond One-and-Done Training

    On this episode of NovoEDTalks, Melissa sits down with Audrey Witters to explore what truly transformational learning looks like in today's rapidly evolving workplace. Drawing on her experience launching Stanford LEAD and advising organizations on scalable learning strategy, Audrey shares why curiosity, community, applied practice, and continuous reinforcement are far more powerful than completion rates and content consumption alone. The conversation dives into behavior change, social learning, AI-enabled feedback, and why organizations must start treating learning as an ongoing journey instead of a transactional event.

    33 min
  2. Training That Moves the Business Forward: Lessons from the Manufacturing Floor

    May 29

    Training That Moves the Business Forward: Lessons from the Manufacturing Floor

    On this episode of NovoEDTalks, Melissa sits down with Sonya Overstreet to explore how learning and development teams can evolve from support functions into true business drivers. Sonya shares how Leadec is approaching workforce development across manufacturing environments by reducing barriers to learning, aligning training directly to business outcomes, and embedding performance improvement into every initiative. The conversation also dives into AI, durable skills, subject matter expert enablement, operational learning strategies, and why L&D leaders must think like business leaders to create measurable organizational impact.

    38 min
  3. Beyond Completion Rates: Designing Learning That Actually Changes Behavior

    May 26

    Beyond Completion Rates: Designing Learning That Actually Changes Behavior

    On this episode of NovoEDTalks, Melissa sits down with David Posluszny to explore what it takes to build learning experiences that truly drive behavior change and business impact in today’s rapidly evolving workplace. David shares how Air Products is approaching leadership development, workforce capability building, AI adoption, and skills development while balancing the realities of lean teams, operational pressure, and accelerating change. The conversation dives into experiential learning, measurable business outcomes, ethical AI implementation, and why learning leaders must stay deeply connected to organizational strategy to remain effective.

    16 min
  4. Leadership Personas: Rethinking Talent Development in Manufacturing

    May 21

    Leadership Personas: Rethinking Talent Development in Manufacturing

    On this episode of NovoEDTalks, Melissa sits down with Monica Anderton to explore the realities of talent development inside a rapidly evolving manufacturing environment. Monica shares how DS Smith is navigating workforce shortages, leadership development, generational knowledge transfer, and large-scale organizational change following a major acquisition. The conversation also dives into leadership personas, learning experiences that actually stick, and why organizations must balance AI adoption with human intuition and connection.

    25 min
  5. Leadership at Scale Through Change and Complexity: Building Human-Centered Leaders in an AI Era

    May 13

    Leadership at Scale Through Change and Complexity: Building Human-Centered Leaders in an AI Era

    On this episode of NovoEDTalks, Melissa sits down with Todd Harrison, Vice President of Global Leadership Development at GE Healthcare, to explore how leadership development is evolving in an increasingly AI-driven and uncertain world. Todd shares how his team is developing more adaptable, human-centered leaders through coaching, experiential learning, and scalable leadership programs designed for over 8,000 leaders globally. The conversation dives into balancing technical expertise with durable human capabilities, why coaching acts as a force multiplier, and how organizations can use AI to enhance leadership development without losing the critical human context that drives trust, judgment, and connection.

    45 min
  6. The Future of Work Requires 'Meta Skills': Leadership Lessons from Weis Markets

    May 12

    The Future of Work Requires 'Meta Skills': Leadership Lessons from Weis Markets

    On this episode of NovoEDTalks, Melissa Fiske sits down with Chris Chappell, Director of Learning and Development at Weis Markets, to explore how organizations can build learning cultures that prioritize curiosity, continuous improvement, and real-world application. Chris shares how his team approaches leadership development, durable “meta skills,” AI adoption, and learning measurement across a complex workforce of 23,000 employees — while balancing operational execution with long-term capability building. The conversation dives into why application matters more than content consumption, how AI should function as a “thought partner,” and why the future of work will depend on organizations developing more human-centered leadership capabilities.

    40 min
  7. Building Learning That Sticks: How Rotary Scales Development Across 1.2M Volunteers

    May 1

    Building Learning That Sticks: How Rotary Scales Development Across 1.2M Volunteers

    On this episode of NovoEDTalks, we sit down with Sarah Remijan, Director of Learning and Development at Rotary International, to explore what it takes to drive meaningful learning across a truly global nonprofit organization. Supporting over 1.2 million volunteer leaders across cultures, languages, and regions, Sarah shares how her team designs learning experiences that engage, stick, and translate into real-world impact—despite limited time and no formal incentives. From participant-centered design to facilitation and applied learning, this conversation unpacks how Rotary is redefining global L&D at scale in one of the most complex learning environments imaginable.

    39 min
  8. Learning Without Limits: Balancing Global Scale and Local Relevance

    Apr 23

    Learning Without Limits: Balancing Global Scale and Local Relevance

    On this episode of NovoEDTalks, Melissa sits down with Melanie Lepine, Global Head of Talent and E-Learning at a global real estate services firm, to explore how such a large, global organization is rethinking learning at scale. They unpack the shift from role-based development to skills-based agility, the growing importance of IQ, EQ, and TQ, and how organizations can balance global consistency with local relevance. Mel also shares practical insights on what actually drives learning impact—from experiential design to psychological safety and real-world application.

    29 min
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