The eLearning Champion Pod

CommLab India

If you are a training professional making a career in the digital learning space, this podcast is for you.

  1. 2d ago

    From ICE to EV: Global Sales Leadership Lessons in Automotive Transformation ft. Akli Aggoune

    What can business leaders learn from one of the biggest transformations in automotive history?In this episode, RK Prasad, CEO and Co-founder of CommLab India, speaks with Akli Aggoune, Vice President of Global Sales and Strategy for PowerDrive Systems at BorgWarner.The conversation is about how successful leaders balance long-term innovation with short-term business realities, create alignment across global teams, and prepare organizations for rapid technological disruption.In This Episode, You'll Learn: The key traits that distinguish successful global sales leadersHow to manage and motivate sales teams across cultures and regionsStrategies for balancing standardization with local market flexibilityThe role of coaching, learning, and continuous development in sales excellenceHow AI and technology are reshaping sales leadership and enablementPractical lessons for building resilient, customer-focused sales organizationsWhether you're a sales leader, sales enablement professional, or L&D practitioner supporting commercial teams, this episode delivers actionable takeaways to help your organization thrive in an increasingly complex global marketplace.

    48 min

  2. 5d ago

    Human-Centered AI in L&D: Building Training That People Actually Use and Remember ft. Jeff Hrusko

    What happens when artificial intelligence transforms Learning & Development—but people remain at the center of learning? In this episode of the eLearning Champion Podcast, RK Prasad, CEO and Co-founder of CommLab India sits down with Jeff Hrusko, Learning & Development leader and founder of Compliance Creed, to explore how organizations can embrace AI without losing sight of what makes learning meaningful, memorable, and effective. In this conversation, you'll learn: Why learner-centered design is the foundation of effective trainingHow to improve SME-led training by partnering experts with learning professionalsThe surprising advantage instructional designers have in an AI-powered workplaceHow AI can accelerate content creation while maintaining quality and accuracyWays AI can support multimodal learning through videos, podcasts, quizzes, and simulationsThe ethical responsibilities of L&D teams when using AI-generated contentSimple questions every learning professional should ask before publishing trainingJeff also explains why AI should enhance human thinking—not replace it—and how organizations can use emerging technologies responsibly while maintaining accountability, transparency, and content integrity. Whether you're an L&D leader, instructional designer, training manager, learning consultant, or anyone interested in the future of workplace learning, this episode offers practical strategies for combining the power of AI with the principles of human-centered learning.

    58 min

  3. Jun 4

    Building Skills at Scale in Global Manufacturing: Real-World L&D Lessons from the Factory Floor ft. Luz Lozano

    What does it take to build skills at scale across thousands of employees, multiple countries, and diverse manufacturing environments?   In this episode of the eLearning Champions Podcast, RK Prasad, CEO and Co-founder, CommLab India, sits down with Luz Lozano, HR Director, Americas – Talent & Development at Albéa Group, to explore the realities of learning and talent development on the manufacturing shop floor.   Drawing on more than 15 years of global HR and L&D leadership experience across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, Luz shares practical insights on onboarding large frontline workforces, developing leaders across cultures, scaling learning in multiple languages, and creating a learning culture that thrives amid constant change.  In this episode: Building learning frameworks that scale globally while respecting local needsDeveloping frontline operators, technical experts, and leaders in manufacturingBalancing standardized content with cultural and language localizationCreating accessible, low-friction learning opportunitiesUsing AI safely through governance, experimentation, and shared learningWhy curiosity, adaptability, and human connection remain essential in the age of AI Whether you're an HR leader, L&D professional, manufacturing executive, or anyone interested in workforce development, this episode offers practical, real-world insights on building capability at scale.

    34 min

  4. May 21

    L&D as a Business Transformation Engine ft. Matt Haag

    What happens when Learning &Development stops acting like a course factory and starts operating like a business transformation engine? In this episode of the eLearning Champion Podcast, we sit down with Matt Haag, Senior Organizational Effectiveness and Learning Leader, to explore how enterprise learning is evolving in the age of AI, rapid change, and business disruption. Matt shares why traditional training modelsare no longer enough, how AI is reshaping workplace learning, and why L&D leaders must shift from delivering content to enabling business readiness. From AI adoption strategies to AI governance, leadership behavior change, performance support, and preserving thehuman side of learning — this conversation is packed with practical insights for modern L&D leaders. If you're thinking about the future ofcorporate learning, AI in L&D, workforce readiness, or organizational transformation, this episode is for you.   What You’ll Learn in This Episode ✔ Why L&D must move beyond course creation✔ How AI is changing enterprise learning✔ The role ofperformance support in modern workplaces✔ Why human judgment matters more than ever✔ Practical AI guardrails organizations should build✔ Who should own AI governance inside enterprises✔ What digital learning still cannot replace✔ How learning leaders can earn a strategic seat at the table If you’re an L&D leader navigating AI, workforce transformation, and the future of workplace learning, this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply immediately. 🎧 Tune in now and discover how to position L&D as a true driver of business readiness and performance.

    58 min

  5. May 20

    Value-Based Selling in the Age of AI ft. Marianne Portmann

    What does it take to move B2B sales beyond price conversations and toward real customer value? In this episode of the eLearning Champion Podcast, Marianne Portmann — Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Sales Officer at IGP Powder Coatings — shares how modern sales teams can build trust, strengthen commercial capability, and use AI to become more consultative and customer-centric. From value-based selling and role-specific sales training to AI-powered coaching simulations, this conversation explores how commercial leaders can align strategy, learning, and technology to drive smarter growth in complex industries. Tune in to discover:• Why price-first selling weakens long-term customer relationships• How consultative sales conversations create competitive advantage• What effective “license to sell” training looks like• How AI is transforming sales practice and feedback• Why sales training should be treated as a business initiative — not a support function A must-listen for sales leaders, L&D professionals, enablement teams, and anyone navigating the future of B2B selling.

    36 min

  6. Apr 30

    The Power of Curious Conversations at Work ft. Kirsten Siggins

    The Power of Curious Conversations at Work What if the biggest barrier to better teamwork, trust, and innovation isn’t a lack of skill—but a lack of curiosity? In this episode, RK Prasad speaks with Kirsten Siggins about the power of curious conversations at work and why listening, asking better questions, and reducing judgment can transform the way teams collaborate. They explore how curiosity strengthens trust, supports innovation, and shapes workplace culture—especially in environments where speed, certainty, and compliance often leave little room for open dialogue. The conversation also looks at how stress influences behavior and communication, and why leaders must create safe conditions for people to speak, listen, and think differently. Whether you’re an L&D professional, manager, HR leader, or anyone interested in building healthier workplace conversations, this episode offers practical insights on improving listening, reducing reactive responses, encouraging diverse viewpoints, and creating a culture where curiosity can thrive.

    54 min

  7. 11/18/2025

    How AI empowers and Elevates the Work of Instructional Designers ft. Gerry White

    Episode 66 | The eLearning Champion Pod | Conversations with a Learning LeaderHow AI empowers and Elevates the Work of Instructional DesignersIn this episode of The eLearning Champion Podcast, Sherna Varayath sits down with Gerry White, Dean of Academic Technology at ECPI University, to explore how AI is transforming instructional design and learning experiences.Gerry shares insights on: How AI empowers instructional designers instead of replacing themThe role of empathetic reasoning and creativity in an AI-driven worldHow learning personas and AI agents can create adaptive, personalized learningKey skills every L&D professional should develop — from prompting to ethical AI useWhat “vibe coding” is and why it’s the next frontier for instructional designersA must-watch for educators, instructional designers, and L&D leaders looking to navigate the AI-powered learning revolution with confidence and creativity. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more updates and insights into the world of digital learning. Click the bell icon to get notified about our latest videos. Let’s learn and grow together!

    27 min

  8. 11/12/2025

    Human Centered Learning in The Age of AI ft. Dave Stevens

    What does human-centered learning really mean in today’s AI-driven world? 🤔In this episode of the eLearning Champion Podcast, host Sherna Varayath speaks with Dave Stevens, CLO and Founder of Advanced Learning Strategies, to explore how L&D leaders can balance automation with authenticity.Dave shares:🔵 Why human-centered learning isn’t about efficiency but transformation🔵 The key differences between performance training and growth learning🔵 How AI can take over performance training, freeing L&D to focus on what truly matters — helping people grow🔵 Why learning experiences that challenge and transform us are essential for future-ready organizations💡 Key takeaway:Don’t confuse what’s scalable with what’s strategic. Growth learning — reflective, messy, and deeply human — is what will keep organizations adaptable and resilient in the age of AI.Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe to our channel for more updates and insights into the world of digital learning. Click the bell icon to get notified about our latest videos. Let’s learn and grow together!

    19 min
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If you are a training professional making a career in the digital learning space, this podcast is for you.

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  • Creator
    CommLab India
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    71
  • Rating
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    © CommLab India
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    The eLearning Champion Pod

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