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ATD Accidental Trainer is an ATD podcast featuring bimonthly interviews with industry experts who share stories and tips about how to grow your training career. Hosted by Alexandria Clapp, ATD Accidental Trainer covers trends, strategies, and actionable information for talent development professionals.
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Dec 15, 2021 • 38min
How to Start an L&D Podcast with Brent Schlenker and Chris van Wingerden
Brent Schlenker and Chris van Wingerden, co-hosts of the popular IDIODC podcast from dominKnow, fill us in on how they started their podcast and provide listeners with valuable insights into starting one of your own. Instructional Designers in Offices Drinking Coffee (IDIODC) podcast dominKnow YouTube IDIODC episodes IDIODC LinkedIn Group

Dec 1, 2021 • 25min
Amir Ghannad on Becoming an Accountable and Transformative Leader
In this episode of The Accidental Trainer podcast, Leadership Coach and Founder of the Ghannad Group Amir Ghannad discusses how intent and demeanor are imperative in leadership development. Amir relays some of the seven hidden saboteurs he outlined in his book to help our listeners become true transformative leaders. The Ghannad Group Amir Ghannad The Transformative Leader

Nov 17, 2021 • 36min
Communication and EQ are the Keys to Being a Great Leader with Eddie Turner
Leadership Consultant and podcast host Eddie Turner focuses on the keys to unlocking your great leadership potential in this episode of the Accidental Trainer. Eddie breaks down the role of an organization in developing their leaders as well as how to stand out as a leader in your organization today and everyday by using your communication and EQ skills. Eddie Turner Keep Leading! podcast 140 Simple Messages to Guide Emerging Leaders

Nov 3, 2021 • 31min
Brian Washburn on his Formula for Impactful Learning
Co-founder and CEO of Endurance Learning Brian Washburn joins us to discuss his book, What's Your Formula? Brian divulges the secrets to mixing up a good learning design and strategy as well as what you should do if you create an explosion. What's Your Formula? Endurance Learning Train Like a Champion (podcast)

Oct 20, 2021 • 44min
The Power of Personalized Learning for Building Future Skills with Kelly Palmer
Kelly Palmer, chief learning and talent officer at Degreed and co-author of the book The Expertise Economy, joins us to talk about the power and importance of customized and personalized learning experiences. We discuss how to gather the data you need to create those experiences, how we're designing our learning and professional lives and much more. Kelly Palmer Degreed Lens 2021 The Expertise Economy

Oct 5, 2021 • 30min
Martha Soehren on Why Mentors are Integral to Career Success
Executive Development Advisor and Coach Martha Soehren has thrived in the field of talent development for decades and she didn't rise to the top by herself; mentors and champions played a big part in how Martha got ahead. She relays tips for our listeners on how to pick the right mentors and how to work with them for maximum benefit. Martha Soehren

Sep 20, 2021 • 32min
Reinventing Leadership with Leah Clark
In this episode of The Accidental Trainer, Senior Director of Leadership Development at GP Strategies Leah Clark joins us to discuss how leaders are reinventing themselves. We also chat about what talent development professionals can do to develop their future leaders, how leaders can help to retain employees during the Great Resignation, and much more. Leah Clark GP Strategies

Sep 8, 2021 • 44min
Kimo Kippen Discusses Why Today is a Pivotal Moment for L&D
Founder of Aloha Learning Advisors Kimo Kippen joins the podcast to discuss why today is learning and development's day in the sun. We chat about the swift adoption of learning platforms, the transformation of workplace environments, and his co-founded volunteer organization L&D Cares. Aloha Learning Advisors Kimo Kippen L&D Cares Forward-Focused Learning

Aug 25, 2021 • 29min
Developing an Employee-First Culture with Brandi Nicole Johnson
DoorDash's Head of Learning and Development Brandi Nicole Johnson discusses how DEI is the first thought in developing their workplace culture. She shares tips on how to create an inclusive, employee-first culture whether that's for in-person, virtual or hybrid work environments. Brandi Nicole Johnson Brandi on LinkedIn DoorDash

Aug 18, 2021 • 17min
Bonus Episode: What to Expect at ATD21 and Beyond
ATD's Director of Conferences and Events Apryl Savino, Vice President of Learning Courtney Vital and Director of Marketing Kristen Fyfe-Mills, all join me for this episode of The Accidental Trainer. We get a peek into what to expect at ATD21, our education courses and certificate programs, and discuss why ATD21 remains the best talent development conference to advance your career. ATD21 ATD Education Offerings