Talent Talks

Join Andy Lancaster, Chief Learning Officer of Reimagine People Development and an award-winning author, as he reveals how to ignite a vibrant learning culture at work. Discover the transformative power of community learning, drawing insights from diverse examples like NASA and killer whales. Andy emphasizes the roles of psychological safety and grassroots initiatives in fostering personal and professional growth. Unearth strategies for building dynamic learning ecosystems that empower employees to take charge of their own development.

Is reskilling the solution to the rapid decline in skill longevity? If so, how can both organizations and employees flip negative mindsets to ones of curiosity and optimism? Boston Consulting Group MD, Sagar Goel, reveals his strategies to combat a progressive skill deficit and win the game of talent. Plus: Goel gives SMBs his top tips to keep their employees' skills current. For further resources and the full transcript visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

How can we escape the fear of failure and celebrate experimentation rather than just the result? In this episode, Nikhil Arora, shares his tips on how to commit to a growth mindset in both personal and professional life. He opens up about the importance of depersonalizing failure and why he thinks vulnerability is an essential leadership quality. We also learn what organizations can do to keep a culture of consistent learning alive. Plus we reveal TalentLMS's latest research into the benefits of a growth mindset and their impact on training. For further resources and the full transcript visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

Are we witnessing the end of in-person training in real time? And why is the best learning content similar to the conversations we have with our friends? Gary Cookson, L&D expert, author, and consultant, joins us to answer these questions and more. We dive into what training in the hybrid workplace means for L&D pros, the importance of building social ties into learning, and why the model calls for a more personalized learning experience than ever before. Plus: the common traps that ensnare companies and damage recruitment levels. For further resources and the full transcript visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

Is the secret to embracing business change an all-age workforce? And what are the skills that Gen Z need to outpace AI? We get the answers with generational expert, historian, and business advisor, Dr. Eliza Filby. Plus, we talk declining attention spans and their effect on training, whether age-based stereotypes hold any truth, and why we need to rehumanize ourselves at work. For further resources and the full transcript visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

How can L&D overcome the 3 biggest challenges facing companies today? Why is L&D failing to get approval from the C-suite? Dr. Keith Keating, the award-winning author of "The Trusted Learning Advisor" joins us to answer these questions. Plus, we cover how to create a culture where L&D's value isn't just a number and the critical importance of positioning yourself one step ahead of tech trends. For further resources and the full transcript visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

What's the number one strategy to tap into existing skills—without spending on outside help? And are you overlooking internal talent? Edie Goldberg, consultant to Fortune 500 companies, HR expert, and author of The Inside Gig, joins us to share some insightful truths about the world of internal mobility. Together we cover what goes into creating successful pathways for your people and how open-minded managers are the key to unlocking new opportunities for your employees—and your business. For further resources and the full transcript visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

What are the 5 key elements of relevant training? And what's the 1 training metric that could lose L&D pros their jobs? In this episode we invite L&D consultant, Instructional Designer, and fellow podcaster, Dr.Heidi Kirby to share her experience and give us actionable advice on course creation. Plus, Heidi reveals why training should be on point, not just on trend, and, surprisingly, why sometimes you don't need to pencil in a training session at all. For further resources and the full transcript visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

What does the surge of generative AI mean for the future of L&D? And how will the roles of L&D pros be reimagined in response? Season two of 'Keep it Simple' kicks off with Director of Paradox Learning, AI strategist, and eLearning expert, Stella Lee. Together with Lee, we'll unpack why picking the right AI tools is like shopping for a car and reveal the dos and don'ts of upskilling an AI-literate workforce. We'll also give you the lowdown on why everyone in an organization should have a stake when it comes to adopting a beneficial and ethical AI policy. For further resources and the full transcript visit https://www.talentlms.com/podcast

What are the biggest truths and misconceptions about Gen Z in the workforce? How can managers adapt their leadership style to play to the strengths and weaknesses of the next generation? In this episode, we talk to Forbes contributor, author, and generational expert, Mark Perna. We examine how businesses can make the most out of a multi-generational workforce, why Gen Z is the 'benchmark' generation, and how to attract and retain the talent of tomorrow. For the full transcript and related resources visit www.talentlms.com/podcast