In our season finale, we’re tackling a question we hear all the time: How do you break into the Learning & Development field? We sit down with L&D veteran Trina Wellendorf and Lauren, a college junior exploring a future in L&D, to answer her biggest questions about:
- Different career paths within L&D
- How to land that first role or internship
- Whether grad school is worth it
- Staying current with trends like AI and learning science
- Tips for engaging learners and using storytelling effectively
Whether you’re just starting out, making a career shift, or mentoring someone new to the field, this episode is packed with insights to help you launch a successful path in L&D.
00:00 Cold Open
00:31 Banter
02:16 Introducing the Guests: Trina and Lauren
05:36 Lauren's Background and Interest in Learning & Development
07:00 Exploring Career Paths in Learning & Development
12:10 How to Get Started in Learning & Development
15:38 Finding Internships and Networking Tips
18:00 Thoughts on Grad School and Advanced Degrees
20:29 Personal Journeys in Education and Career
21:12 Challenges and Rewards of Advanced Education
23:24 Staying Current with Trends in Learning and Development
26:43 Gaining Practical Experience in Learning Strategies
29:20 Facilitating Effective Learning
34:50 Storytelling and Relevancy in Training
37:38 Finding Companies that Value Learning and Development
41:35 Wrap up
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