The eLearning Champion Pod

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

  1. 1D AGO

    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

  2. 2D AGO

    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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 11/10/2025

    CEO Mindset 10 Questions on World-Class Leadership ft. Andrea Petrone

    CEO Mindset 10 Questions on World-Class LeadershipWhat makes a world-class leader?In this episode of the E-Learning Champion Podcast, Andrea Petrone — trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and host of The World Class Leaders Show — joins us to explore the CEO mindset and what separates good leaders from great ones.Discover insights on:✅ Building clarity and a legacy-driven vision✅ Driving engagement and execution across teams✅ Overcoming leadership struggles amid uncertainty✅ The habits and mindsets of top CEOs✅ Why culture, trust, and integrity are the real game-changersAndrea also shares his inspiration behind WCL21, a global platform helping CEOs connect, learn, and lead in times of change.🎧 Tune in for an inspiring discussion that helps L&D professionals, leaders, and aspiring CEOs understand how to align learning with leadership success.

    28 min

  7. 11/06/2025

    Building your L&D Team for Business Impact ft. Mary Rapaport

    Building your L&D Team for Business ImpactHow can L&D teams move from being order-takers to true business partners? In this episode of the eLearning Champion Podcast, host Sherna talks to Mary Rappaport, Learning Strategist and creator of The Strategic Playground, about how L&D teams can elevate their role and drive measurable business outcomes.👉 What you’ll learn: How to transform L&D into a strategic business partnerBuilding business acumen within your L&D teamAsking the right stakeholder questionsShifting from activity-based metrics to business impactUsing strategic thinking to prioritize and influence effectivelyDon’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!

    35 min

  8. 10/21/2025

    Action-First Learning That Drives Real-World Action ft. Dr. Karl Kapp

    In this episode of the eLearning Champion Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Karl Kapp — professor, author, gamification pioneer, and LinkedIn Learning instructor — to explore the power of Action First Learning.🔹 Why starting with doing flips traditional learning on its head🔹 How Action First Learning builds on gamification🔹 Practical, low-cost ways L&D teams can apply this approach🔹 Balancing AI tools with human creativity🔹 Overcoming learner resistance and driving engagement🔹 Measuring real business impact beyond completion ratesDr. Kapp shares stories, strategies, and actionable insights that every instructional designer, L&D professional, and corporate trainer will find invaluable. Checkout the Action-First Learning Curriculum on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/curriculum-getting-started-action-first-learning-karl-kapp-bq6pe/

    30 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
    68
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    The eLearning Champion Pod