117 episodes
The Learning Geeks Podcast The Learning Geeks
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4.8 • 23 Ratings
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The Learning Geeks podcast is dedicated to those that passionately support the world in experiencing better learning. The podcast is hosted by three learning professionals - Bob Gerard, Dana Koch, and Jake Gittleson. In each episode, we dedicate time to talk about the things impacting the learning world including new science, approaches, technologies, and ideas. Guests will appear, popular games and movies may be discussed, and geeks will laugh.
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S6 E17: Eight Learning Trends for 2024 and Beyond
Lisa Christensen and Verónica Gómez from McKinsey & Company, join the show to share eight learning and people development trends that really matter for our profession. These trends were identified following an extensive analysis by looking at 40 plus major trend reports of various disciplines and industries. We share all eight and discuss what each of them mean for us moving forward.
MORE FROM MCKINSEY’S LEARNING LAB
Article: The most fundamental skill: Intentional learning and the career advantage
Article: Reviving the art of apprenticeship to unlock continuous skill development
CONNECT WITH US
If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com.
DISCLAIMER
All thoughts and views are of our own. -
S6 E16: An Honest Dialogue About the Skills-First Era
Bob Mosher, Chief Learning Evangelist at Apply Synergies, joins the show to have an honest dialogue about the current skills-first, upskilling, and/or reskilling investments in organizations. We discuss how we can learn from similar moments in history (especially the failures), define what we mean by “skill, and how to shift from knowledge to application when partnering with business leaders.
MORE FROM BOB
- Are We Really “Skilling Up” Our Employees?: https://www.applysynergies.com/blog/are-we-really-skilling-up-our-employees-2/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bmosher/
CONNECT WITH US
If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com.
DISCLAIMER
All thoughts and views are of our own. -
S6 E15: What it Takes to be a Learning Leader
Cathy Hoy, former CLO and now CEO and co-founder of CLO100, joins the show to share what skills and capabilities are required for the next generation of learning leaders. She also leads a twelve-month Learning Leaders program and shares common struggles, what L&D will look like in future, and exciting innovations heard by her cohorts. Any type of inspiring leader will benefit from Cathy’s expertise.
MORE FROM CATHY HOY
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyhoy/
CLO100: https://clo100.co.uk
CONNECT WITH US
If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com.
DISCLAIMER
All thoughts and views are of our own. -
S6 E14: Play for Work, Learning, and Innovation
Col Jason “Toga” Trew, PhD joins the show to discuss the benefits of strategic play at work and how it can be used for learning, development, creativity and innovation. Jason also live demos a portion of his workshop that requires Dana, Jake and Bob to build and tell creative stories using a very popular toy.
CONNECT WITH US
If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com.
DISCLAIMER
All thoughts and views are of our own. -
S6 E13: Overcoming Creative Slumps
The three of us discuss our techniques to increase creativity during our many lulls and slumps. We discuss what we feel like during these times, techniques we use, and how we deal with ambiguity. Bob also shares his favorite creative story involving an eureka moment when he was a kid at camp – which we are now referring to as the “tighty-whities” moment. Can’t miss this one.
CONNECT WITH US
If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com.
DISCLAIMER
All thoughts and views are of our own. -
S6 E12: How to be a Trusted Learning Advisor (with Dr. Keith Keating)
In this episode, Dr. Keith Keating, CLO and author, joins the show to discuss his book “The Trusted Learning Advisor” and shares what it means to be one, practical examples, and tips on how to be one regardless of your role. We also discuss how L&D can create the table vs finding a seat, and the difference from taking the order and order taking.
MORE FROM DR. KEITH KEATING
Read the book: https://www.amazon.com/Trusted-Learning-Advisor-Techniques-Business/dp/1398612456
LinkedIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-keith-keating-1976963a/
CONNECT WITH US
If you have any feedback or want to join in on the conversation, connect with us via LinkedIN, Twitter (@bobbyhollywood), or email our show at learninggeekspod@gmail.com.
DISCLAIMER
All thoughts and views are of our own.
Customer Reviews
Such a wealth of knowledge! 🧠
This is one of the most insightful podcasts that I have ever come across! Bob, Dana, and Jake do such a great job of sharing their wisdom and I love how they lead meaningful conversations with guests who bring so much experience to the table. Highly recommend checking this show out - you won’t be disappointed!
Good Start
Bob, Dana, and Jake do a good job of presenting learning research in an approachable manner. Safety and belonging are important in a learning and working environment, and I want to read more about design thinking. They definitely got me interested in doing more reading on these topics, and I can see how this would apply in team dynamics at work and outside of work. Thanks guys!
Avoid “right”
Enjoying the episodes but cringing every time the word “right” is used, forcing confirmation bias. The word “right” has become an epidemic. When used like “people know how to learn, right?” You are forcing the other person to agree with you.
Same feedback applies to the guests.