Jan 7
Why Learning Is Hard—and Why That's a Good Thing with Julia Phelan
Learning is hard – but that's a good thing. In this episode of the ATD's Accidental Trainer podcast, learning scientist and co-founder of To Eleven, Julia Phelan, dives into why effective learning should feel challenging and how trainers can bring out the most growth in a learner ... Show More
56m 25s
Sep 2025
Tweak Your Blindspots & Discover Breakthroughs with Marty Dubin
Marty Dubin, a clinical psychologist and author of Blindspotting: How to See What's Holding You Back as a Leader, joins us to explore six leadership blind spots that may be affecting your work: identity, intellect, emotion, motive, traits, and behavior. These areas offer L&D prof ... Show More
40m 3s
May 2025
EP325 How to find your voice and self-advocate, even if you're conflict-avoidant (with Neelu Kaur)
<p>Self-advocacy can feel like a challenge, especially if you're conflict-avoidant, culturally conditioned to prioritize group harmony, or simply unsure how to speak up without fear of being labeled "difficult." In this episode, we'll explore how to advocate for yourself effectiv ... Show More
47m 46s
Aug 2024
How to re-spark your imagination (w/ Anab Jain)
How often do you use your imagination? Anab Jain is on a mission to help us all dream bigger. As the co-founder and director of Superflux (a design and experience-creation company), she creates spaces and events that help people see, touch, and feel potential futures they may not ... Show More
30m 15s
Jul 2024
Engaging Ways to Teach Adults Online
🎙️ Welcome to ESL Talk! 🎙️A podcast for English Teachers, by English Teachers.We’re thrilled to welcome Megan Nicholls, a distinguished English tutor hailing from the U.K., who brings her innovative methods and passionate approach to the virtual classroom. Megan will share her ... Show More
30m 50s
Oct 2024
98: Join The Useful L&D Community
In this episode, I invite all of you to join the Useful L&D Community I launched back in September. I share a little bit about why I started this (global - as I forgot to mention in the episode) safe space for aspiring, new, and expert L&D pros to connect and working together to ... Show More
7m 27s
Jul 2023
Mastering Difficult Conversations at Work with Darlene Hawley
Join us as we unlock the secrets to address difficult conversations. Discover practical tips for effective communication, conflict resolution, and mentorship. Learn how to approach sensitive discussions with empathy, maintain authenticity throughout, and foster understanding even ... Show More
28m 56s