Podcast Show Notes

Welcome to The L&D Hot Seat! A podcast that focuses on challenging scenarios in the field of learning and development. Every 2 weeks we interview a professional in the field of L&D and present them with 3 challenging scenarios to see how they would solve those problems. Below are the show notes for every episode. Hope you enjoy!

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Episode 32 - Matthew Daniel

In this episode, Matthew and I discuss:

- What skills a beneficial for a learner's next step in development?

- How important is telling a story that reflects your knowledge or skill?

- What are learner barriers for career pathways and cultures of learning?

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Episode 31 - Tom McDowall

In this episode, Tom and I turn up the heat and answer 5 burning questions:

-Why use YouTube to teach others about L&D?

-How do you ensure your content is engaging and valuable to your audience?

-Are there any common mistakes or pitfalls that new creators should be aware of and avoid?

-What tools, resources, or skills should aspiring creators acquire?

- How do you create a community around your channel and make sure others can find your videos?

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Episode 30 - Rebecca Cuevas

In this episode, I chat with Rebecca on:

- How to avoid scoop creep when designing a course?

- How to safeguard a learner's cognitive load?

- How to convert in-person training to effective eLearning?

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Episode 29 - Mark Britz

In this episode, Mark and I chat about:

- What speaking at a conference can do for you and your career?

- How do you format your submission to have the best possible chance of being accepted?

- How important is your Bio when submitting to speak at a conference?

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Episode 28 - Yvonne Urra-Bazain

In this episode, Yvonne and I chat about:

- How to apply universal design to your work?

- How to advocate for accessible standards when a team is rushing on a project?

-How does accessibility communicate diversity, inclusion, and belonging?

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Episode 27 - Darren Nerland

In this episode, Darren and I chat about:

- How important is it to adopt skill training in an organization?

- What does the future of skills look like for companies?

- What inspiration led to the development of his Seattle-based conference, Learnapalooza?

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Episode 26 - Amy Petricek

In this episode, Amy and I talk about:

- How do you advocate for your learners when your company is experiencing changes?

- How can you show the impact of your L&D team on internal/external audiences?

- How to care for yourself when experiencing a layoff or career disruption?

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Episode 25 - -Debbie Richards

In this episode, Debbie and I chat about:

- The value that virtual reality can bring to a company.

- How to get buy-in from stakeholders for adopting virtual reality?

- How to adopt virtual reality company-wide?

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Episode 24 - Matt Gjertsen

In this episode, Matt and I chat about:

1) How can someone overcome imposter syndrome in high-risk training?

2) Training a group that's more competent in the material than yourself.

3) How to leverage previous experience in your current L&D role?

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Episode 23 - Eric Girard

In this episode, Eric and I chat about:

How to train new managers?

Why listening is an important skill?

How important are leadership styles when managing a team?

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