Learning Unlocked

David Wentworth, Research Analyst in the Human Capital field for the Brandon Hall Group and 17-year veteran of the human capital field joins the Learning Unlocked podcast to discuss the need for more solutions powered by AI/machine learning that can enable personalization and automation, tools that enable practice and automated feedback as people learn new skills and the increased opening of companies to partnering to outsource some aspects of L&D. ... In this episode, Brian chats with David to reveal findings of recent L&D research and preview what we should be watching for in 2023. Looking at recent trends and the future of L&D, David has been focusing on scaling meaningful coaching and mentoring interactions through the adoption of new formats of learning and personalization with AI and automation tools. They discuss the future of these new technologies and how to get leadership on board with a results-oriented approach.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Charlie Gillette, Founder and CEO of Knowledge Anywhere, Inc. joins the Learning Unlocked podcast. Knowledge Anywhere is Powering training for over 3 million learners worldwide. During this conversation, Gillette discusses why he started Knowledge Anywhere Inc. in 1998, how the e-learning space has evolved over that time, what the recipe is for compelling and engaging content and what the future of e-learning may look like.  Learn more about Knowledge Anywhere Inc. at www.knowledgeanywhere.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephanie Wagner, Trainer and Program Specialist with Healthy Minds Innovations joins the Learning Unlocked podcast. Wagner is a board-certified health and wellness coach with extensive years working in professional development. She discusses the importance of mental health and the increased emphasis of mindfulness in the work place. She also shares details about how the Healthy Minds Innovations courses are being utilized in the work place in order to help the emotional wellbeing of employees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pamela Conway, Chief Learning Officer of Intellezy joins the Learning Unlocked podcast. She discusses how learning has evolved from the classroom and in-person learning to the virtual space. She shares the recipe for developing compelling learning content and tells us what the future of learning may look like. She also explains why the skill of listening is so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Rogers, Chief Culture Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory joins the Learning Unlocked podcast to discuss the traits of effective and impactful leaders as well as the best ways to build a healthy and nurturing culture in your organization. Rogers also explains how to create a culture shift if your organization has been having difficulty improving its culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenSesame interns Grace Lee and Megan Meckey discuss learning academically as well as in the workplace and how learning has changed since the onset of the pandemic. From the best way to communicate with professors and bosses to getting the most out of a corporate internship, this conversations provides terrific insight from two young adults who are navigating their studies and work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Bodell, Founder & CEO of FutureThink joins the Learning Unlocked podcast. Bodell discusses the origin story for FutureThink, how to use curiosity as a competitive advantage and what are the specific skills that are needed in the “new world of work”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ric Bucher (@RicBucher), Partner with the media and social media training firm Everything is on the Record & Fox Sports Analyst, joins the Learning Unlocked podcast. Bucher’s Partner at Everything is on the Record is Learning Unlocked Host Brian Berger. The two are publishers on the Open Sesame + platform. During this conversation Bucher and Berger discuss the digital footprint we leave with emails, texts and on social media and the importance of pausing before we send anything out on those platforms. They also explain how your personal brand is tied to your employer’s brand. And they share tips for navigating the tricky digital landscape that can be rewarding or dangerous. Bucher is a longtime media personality with the Washington Post, ESPN and now Fox Sports. For more information on the media and social media training firm Everything is on the Record, visit www.everythingisontherecord.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Gorgone, Co-Founder & COO of the Pineapple Academy joins us to discuss how his company is modernizing the way food and service operations employees at restaurants and healthcare facilities learn. Gorgone shares his Founder’s story about how he and Pineapple Academy Co-Founder Tucker Graves started the company, the void they saw for learning and training in the food and service industry and how their company is set to expand even further. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Eubanks, Lighthouse Research & Advisory, Chief Research Officer joins the Learning Unlocked podcast and shares with us how people can best leverage technology to create a more human experience at work, what characteristics great organizations share, how Artificial Intelligence is helping HR executives be more efficient and what listeners can expect to hear when they listen to Eubanks’ podcast “We’re Only Human”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices