ATD Accidental Trainer

Betty Dannewitz, founder of ifyouaskbetty and immersive experience designer at Ken Blanchard Companies, joins us to discuss imposter syndrome. She shares her own personal experience and research on the topic as we chat about why it happens, the way it manifests, and strategies to defeat your “imposter monster”. Betty also shares a variety of resources to diver deeper if you want to learn more about imposter syndrome. Resources: ·       Betty on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifyouaskbetty ·       Betty’s site: https://ifyouaskbetty.com/ ·       ifyouaskbetty Imposter Syndrome series: https://ifyouaskbetty.com/imposter-syndrome/ ·       Why Do I Feel Like An Imposter? by Sandi Mann ·       Ditching Imposter Syndrome by Clara Josa ·       Think Again by Adam Grant ·       Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown ·       UFYB Your Brain by Kara Loewentheil ·       HBR article discussed: Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome: https://hbr.org/2021/02/stop-telling-women-they-have-imposter-syndrome

Tanya Boyd, Learning Experience Architect at Insights, joins the podcast to share the power of activating awareness. By developing this skill, Tanya shows how we can achieve our goals and unlock future outcomes with more efficiency and effectiveness. She defines various types of awareness and examples of each, how they work together, and the role of awareness in our digital world today. She also provides a series of questions you can immediately apply to improve performance results. Tanya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanyaboyd

Under the Hood of Chat GPT with Myra Roldan Myra Roldan is a talented technologist, TEDx speaker, and go-to expert on new and emerging technologies. She joins the podcast to discuss new AI tools on the market and what to know about the generative AI chatbot everyone is talking about: Chat GPT. Myra defines AI and Chat GPT and provides various AI tools and use cases that can enhance your L&D workflow. Myra also predicts how new generative AI tools will shape the workforce and how anyone can start working strategically with AI today.   Resources: Myra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/myraroldan/ Myra on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@learnwithmyra Myra’s sessions at ATD TechKnowledge conference: https://techknowledge.td.org/2023-agenda/new-technologies-learning; https://techknowledge.td.org/2023-agenda/heck-blockchain-care Myra’s Toolbox Tip for Creating Subtitles for Videos: https://www.td.org/videos/toolbox-tip-how-to-create-subtitles-for-videos

Monique Russell, founder of Clear Communication Solutions, joins the podcast to discuss how to cultivate your public speaking skills. She shares her public speaking framework and its interconnected relationship with emotional intelligence. Monique reveals techniques to enhance any conversation or speaking opportunity – including influencing stakeholders and sponsors, communicating the value of your work, leading empathetic conversations, and more. Resources: Clear Communications Solutions: https://clearcommunicationsolutions.com/  Monique Russell: https://moniquerussell.com/ Monique on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clearcommunicationcoach/ 

Cindy Huggett, virtual training expert and consultant, joins us on the podcast to discuss the evolving role of virtual trainers to learning experience facilitators. We chat about the mindset shift all trainers and facilitators need to make, how to reframe your relationship with technology, and various strategies to enhance your facilitation skills, no matter what learning environment you use.   Resources: Cindy Huggett’s website: https://www.cindyhuggett.com/ Cindy’s new book: https://www.td.org/book/the-facilitators-guide-to-immersive-blended-and-hybrid-learning Cindy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindyhuggett/

Jake Gittleson, Senior Expert of Learning Design at McKinsey & Company and Co-Host of the Learning Geeks podcast, joins ATD Accidental Trainer to share a modern approach to apprenticeship. We discuss how to use cognitive apprenticeship for everyday learning and Jake describes how to create a culture that encourages bidirectional relationships where everyone can be both a teacher and learner in your organization.   Jake on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-gittleson Learning Geeks podcast: https://www.learninggeekspod.com/

JD Dillon, chief learning officer at Axonify and founder of LearnGeek,  joins Accidental Trainer to share how L&D teams can support their workplace through disruption. We discuss several topics inspired by his new book, The Modern Learning Ecosystem, including: how a mindset shift is the critical first step to navigating constant change; how organizations can use the Modern Learning Ecosystem Framework to create right-fit solutions; the role of technology in learning ecosystems; and advice for anyone with limited budgets and time. Resources: JD’s website: https://www.learngeek.co/mle-framework/ JD’s book, The Modern Learning Ecosystem: https://www.td.org/book/the-modern-learning-ecosystem JD’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jddillon/ Blog Article: The Problem With Learning in the Flow of Work: https://www.td.org/atd-blog/the-problem-with-learning-in-the-flow-of-work

This week, Shannon Martin, former director of communications at Podbean, joins Accidental Trainer to discuss the growing popularity of podcasting. Shannon shares how podcasting is changing the L&D landscape and why you should jump on the trend if you haven’t already. Tune in for tips on how to get started, including figuring out your “why” and how to pilot and segment a new initiative with small groups in your organization. Shannon also recommends what to prioritize no matter how limited your resources are, and ways to improve your storytelling skills.   Resources: Shannon Martin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonmartinwrites/ Mic Check: https://www.td.org/magazines/td-magazine/mic-check

Jeremy Utley, director of executive education at Stanford’s d.school, joins the podcast to share how anyone can innovate by building their ability to be creative. Jeremy reveals misconceptions about creativity, defines “Ideaflow,” and how your team can achieve it. He shares strategies to discern good ideas from bad ones by creating a lab environment. Jeremy covers other topics from his new book, Ideaflow, including how teams can best develop and select ideas, and the impact of ideating with remote teams.   Jeremy’s Blog: https://www.jeremyutley.design/blog   Ideaflow Website: https://www.ideaflow.design/ Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters

Nicole Papaioannou Lugara, founder of Your Instructional Designer, joins the podcast to discuss social learning. She describes how advocating for better needs-analysis with stakeholders and clients led her to social learning solutions. Nicole shares an easy-to-understand definition of social learning and describes crucial elements like feedback and reflection. Nicole provides examples of digital technology that help enable social learning opportunities, and shows how she differentiates between social media and social learning. Nicole also breaks down digital ecosystems and how to operationalize a social learning strategy. Next, she shares how to make social learning environments thrive with the strategic use of moderators, culture champions, and influencers. Lastly, she remind us not to overthink social learning and shares what social learning in action can look like with a digital cohort example. Nicole on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolepapaioannouphd/ Your Instructional Designer: https://www.yourinstructionaldesigner.com/