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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 10/20/2025

    How Gamification Can Transform Your L&D Into an Epic Quest ft. Bret Wardle

    In this episode of the eLearning Champion Podcast, we chat with Bret Wardle — game designer turned product and experience strategist, TEDx speaker, and author of Gamification for Product Excellence.🔹 What gamification really means (beyond leaderboards & badges)🔹 Why studying gaming history is essential for L&D professionals🔹 Practical design lessons from game mechanics and psychology🔹 The “Gamification Triforce” framework for L&D success🔹 Future trends in the intersection of gamification, UX, and corporate learningFrom The Sims to Oregon Trail to Minecraft, Bret reveals how decades of gaming evolution can inspire more engaging, sticky, and effective learning experiences.

    31 min

  7. 10/20/2025

    Beyond the Desk – Enabling the Frontline Workforce ft. JD Dillon

    How can organizations better support frontline workers and managers in today’s fast-changing workplace?In this episode of the eLearning Champion Podcast, Sherna Varayath speaks with JD Dillon, Chief Learning Architect at Axonify and author of The Modern Learning Ecosystem. With over 25 years of experience at companies like Disney, AMC, and Kaplan, JD shares practical insights on: Why frontline enablement is different from traditional trainingHow AI and digital assistants are transforming day-to-day frontline workReducing friction and empowering employees to perform at their bestWhat organizations often miss in onboarding and retention strategiesHow to support frontline managers, the “glue” holding operations togetherIf you’re an L&D leader, HR professional, or business manager looking to improve employee experience, retention, and performance, this conversation is packed with actionable ideas.

    40 min

  8. 10/19/2025

    Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Professional ft. Mike Taylor

    In this episode of the eLearning Champion Podcast, host Sherna Varayath talks with Mike Taylor — learning strategist, author, and instructional design expert — about why L&D needs a marketing mindset to truly make an impact.Mike Taylor shares: The $350 billion problem in corporate trainingHow marketing principles can revolutionize learning outcomesThe "SURE" framework for writing content that clicksWhy first impressions in training matter (even before the first word is read)Practical automation tools to save time and improve learner engagementTwo quick wins you can try tomorrow to make your training more effectiveIf you’re ready to design learning that grabs attention, connects emotionally, and drives real performance, this episode is packed with ideas you can use immediately.

    23 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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    65
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