Grab your favorite brew (ours is coffee ☕) and sit down with Paul Schneider and Chris Van Wingerden from dominKnow. Together they unpack the real-world headaches L&D pros face — managing learning content creation, operations, and proving business value. Expect lively chats with guest experts and practical tips you can plug straight into your learning strategies or development workflows. Whether you’re a veteran L&D leader or a brand-new instructional designer, tune in for strategic, technolo ...
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Welcome to "Teaching Python Podcast,” the go-to podcast for anyone interested in the intersection of education and coding. Hosted by Kelly Paredes and Sean Tibor, this podcast dives into the thrills and challenges of teaching middle school computer science through the engaging and versatile Python programming language. About the Hosts: Kelly Paredes brings a wealth of global experience in curriculum design and currently inspires sixth and eighth graders at Pine Crest School in Fort Lauderdal ...
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Learning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations
Heather Burright, Learning and Development Leader, Leadership Development Consultant, Instructional Designer.
As nonprofit learning and development leaders, we want a seat at the table. We want to be viewed as true business partners who can help solve problems. We want to create meaningful learning solutions that fit in the flow of work and yield real results for the organization and for the staff. That's why in this podcast, we will not only explore instructional design and leadership development best practices, but we will also explore change management, belonging, and influence - helping you buil ...
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Welcome to the Learning Matters podcast — your go-to source for learning leaders and consultants passionate about professional growth and making a difference in learning and development! Our exclusive content is designed to elevate your expertise in the most innovative ways. Join us for weekly insights on instructional design trends, leadership in L&D, essential training tools, and game-changing staffing strategies. We're here to keep you ahead of the curve and empower you with the knowledge ...
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Learn how to be more useful as a Learning and Development (L&D) professional. Episodes cover the wide range of topics associated with L&D, including: Instructional Design, EdTech, Team Management, Training, eLearning, Stakeholder Relationships, Strategy, Performance Consulting and starting a career in L&D.
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**On break and returning early 2025** Thinking about becoming an Instructional Designer (ID) but have no idea how to get started? Instructional Design is a field that is high in demand, very flexible, highly lucrative, and provides you with a great work-life balance (say bye to being overworked and underpaid)! Join Jill Davidian, 21-year corporate Instructional Design veteran and host of Jumpstart Your Instructional Design Career! Jill has worked in many different industries including financ ...
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Communications by Design (CBD) is an education technology consulting company devoted to supporting teachers' efforts to transform teaching and learning. This podcast is hosted by our team of instructional and technology integration coaches. Find more and connect with us immediately at cbdconsulting.com/elevateedu (you can even talk to a coach live via our virtual coaching office!).
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Powered by Learning is an award-winning podcast by d'Vinci Interactive, offering insights and best practices for creating impactful learning and performance improvement programs. Join learning and development leaders as they share strategies to design, deliver, and evaluate engaging experiences that drive individual and organizational success. Recognized by the Communicator Awards and Davey Awards, the podcast is also featured in Feedspot's Top 40 L&D Podcasts and Training Industry's Ultimat ...
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In The Manuscript, we're passionate about writing and technology. Every couple of weeks we talk to people making a difference in Technical Writing, Instructional Design, UX Writing, Content Strategy and anywhere else there’s someone thinking about content in digital products and the tech industry.
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Welcome to the Leveraging Thought Leadership podcast, a beacon illuminating the paths and possibilities of thought leadership. With your guides, Peter Winick and Bill Sherman, we will embark on a journey into a captivating world where ideas converge with strategy and insight. Where will thought leadership take you? In each episode, we engage with thought leaders from diverse backgrounds. Whether it’s professional keynote speaking, writing your own thought leadership book, investigating the n ...
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Each episode will focus on a different aspect or example of the general theme. Our kick-off frame is the awkward position that progressives find themselves in. It seems obvious, at least to a significant portion of Leftists, that “working within the Democratic Party” has to be part of any realistic strategy for making substantive, social democratic or radical change in the United States. What is far less clear is what this means practically, in terms of organization and elections. For many y ...
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Let’s take the guesswork out of becoming an L&D professional. Are you looking to get into Learning and Development and don’t quite know where to start? Have you recently been promoted to a Corporate Trainer or Instructional Design role and want to make sure you have the tools to knock it out of the park? If any of those are you, you’ve come to the right place.
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Leading the conversation with the people, challenges, issues, and tools and technology that shape the L&D world. Join us as we uncover valuable insights and practical strategies that can revolutionize your L&D initiatives. From innovative training methods to cutting-edge learning technologies, we explore the tools and techniques that are shaping the future of talent development. Whether you're an L&D leader, instructional designer, or aspiring to become one, this podcast is your go-to resour ...
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The TeacherGoals Podcast is designed to equip educators with best practices & actionable strategies to achieve success and foster a more connected & empowered school community. Here we learn by engaging in honest discussions with innovative teachers, administrators and educational leaders. Our goal is to provide you with weekly inspiration that highlights what's funny, frustrating, & fantastic about teaching so that you can be your best for students!
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A podcast about government and data. Telling stories from practitioners and academics about how data affects communities and the lives of residents.
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Mastering the Podcaster Mindset is THE podcast for indie podcasters who are looking to grow their show, build an audience, improve their podcasting craft, and make a little money from their podcast. Our multiple award-winning hosts give you, the indie podcaster, the tools you need to maximize your creativity and breakthrough mindset barriers surrounding your podcast. You will get tips and insider secrets we have learned to raise the power of your content and the quality of your sound. This p ...
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Keep pace with ever-changing education technologies. With insights and ideas from higher education executives, Top of Mind with Tambellini Group explores the people and technology innovations shaping the future of learning. New episodes monthly.
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The Cost of Building the Wrong Training: How Nonprofits Can Avoid Wasting Resources
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14:16Creating impactful training programs for nonprofit teams takes more than good intentions; it takes strategy. In this episode of Learning for Good, we’re diving deep into the hidden and high costs of getting training wrong. From budget overruns to burnout, I’m breaking down what nonprofit leaders risk when they don’t start with the right diagnosis—a…
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Breakthrough Thinking at UGI Corporation: Leading Change Through Curiosity and Courage
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22:41UGI Corporation’s Global Enterprise Lead, Learning & Development Wendy Laverty shares how “Breakthrough Thinking” is reshaping leadership, structure, and strategy at UGI. She explains how a series of workshops with team members has encouraged intentional reflection, language, and a culture of curiosity that’s unlocking new solutions and sustainable…
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How Great Thought Leaders Use Podcasts to Scale Influence | Ryan Estes | 673
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20:55What makes a podcast truly powerful — and worth your time? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with Ryan Estes, co-founder of Wildcast and Kitcaster, to unpack what separates a great podcast guest — and host — from the rest. Ryan’s work connects CEOs, founders, and thought leaders to the right audiences through …
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What Executives Really Want from L&D with Danika Mitcham
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26:08Sometimes, when we work with nonprofit executive leaders, it's easy to jump to an assumption about what they thought or what they wanted. The problem is that when we act on that, things don't turn out the way either of us expects. I don't want that to be you, so in this episode, I'm having a chat with Danika Mitcham, the Vice President of Supporter…
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Why the Best Idea Isn’t Enough | Gavin McMahon | 672
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39:06What if the world didn’t reward the best ideas — but the best-packaged ones? That’s the question at the heart of this conversation between Bill Sherman and Gavin McMahon, CEO of fassforward and author of Story Business. Once an engineer designing submarines, Gavin discovered that technical brilliance alone doesn’t move ideas forward — storytelling …
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Rethinking Microlearning: Moving Beyond 'Short and Cheap'
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46:16Stop treating microlearning as "just short training" — and start tackling the misconceptions that kill most implementations. Robyn A. Defelice cuts through the hype to reveal what L&D leaders consistently miss when rolling out microlearning initiatives. Robyn will arm you with the critical questions that expose whether your organization is truly re…
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EP 45: From Data to Development: How TEKsystems Transformed Talent Strategy
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24:36In this episode of Learning Matters, host Doug Wooldridge chats with Chris Harry, Chief Learning Officer at TEKsystems, about how the global IT services leader is transforming talent development through data, technology, and human connection. Chris shares how TEKsystems built TalentX, a data-driven platform that brings over 100 data points per empl…
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The Power of Peer-to-Peer Leadership | Ken Banta | 671
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21:11What happens when senior executives step into a room and speak with radical candor? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, host Peter Winick sits down with Ken Banta, Founder and CEO of the Vanguard Network, to explore how real leaders grow stronger through dialogue—not monologues. Ken doesn’t just advise on leadership—he builds ecosyste…
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If you are a nonprofit L&D pro, you know how to design learning experiences. You've got the experience. Yet, sometimes the trainings we spend time and money creating don't work. And if you are a nonprofit leader, you want to ensure that what you spend valuable time and resources on works. Over the years, I've spent a lot of time thinking about thi…
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AI Literacy for All: Mike Kaput on Building SmarterX’s AI Academy
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33:49Our guest Mike Kaput of SmarterX takes us inside the new AI Academy, a membership-based learning platform for organizations and individuals. Find out how their AI Academy delivers AI literacy for all—through frameworks, certifications, and personalized learning journeys that help organizations roll out AI training responsibly and at scale. Show Not…
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The Power of Discipline and Candor in Executive Leadership | Des Hague | 670
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20:53What happens when a CEO treats thought leadership as essential as strategy? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, host Peter Winick sits down with Des Hague, an acclaimed executive who has led global brands like PepsiCo, IHOP, and Centerplate, and now advises startups, nonprofits, and private equity firms. He’s also the author of "Think…
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--- Oliver Wise has been a data leader in local and federal government, as well as the private sector, and as GovEx’s new Executive Director, he’s betting on cities to lead the way to Gen AI-driven innovation. --- Learn more about GovEx --- Fill out our listener surveyBy GovEx Data Points
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3 Design Thinking Principles for Learning & Development Pros with Sheryl Cababa
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30:31Empathy might be one of the most essential skills for learning designers, and there's no better place to learn it than design thinking. That's why, in this episode, I am joined by Sheryl Cababa, a design researcher and strategist, and the Chief Strategy Officer at Optimistic Design, to give us some insight into her process. She clarifies what desig…
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Episode 151: AI in Practice: Learning from Law & Beyond with Pritesh Patel
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54:50In this episode, Sean and Kelly welcome Pritesh Patel, a computer scientist specializing in AI who brings over 20 years of experience from companies like Turner Broadcasting, Walmart, and GE to his current role at Fisher Phillips law firm. Pritesh shares fascinating insights about implementing AI in knowledge-based industries, from automating his p…
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What if time wasn’t fixed, but something you could stretch, compress, and reframe? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, host Bill Sherman sits down with John Coyle—Olympian, design thinking expert, and author of "Design for Strengths". John has spent his life chasing the meaning of time, from hundredths of a second on the ice to decade…
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The New ISO Standard for L&D and Goal-Based Learning
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49:46Join Dave Vance, architect of the groundbreaking ISO 30437 standard for L&D metrics, as he reveals why the first comprehensive measurement framework is a game-changer for L&D leaders. Dave shares his take on today's obsession with role/skills-based learning — and why this tunnel vision could be sabotaging your L&D impact. As an industry thought lea…
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EP 44: How L&D Leaders Can Prove ROI and Drive Business Growth
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32:40In this episode of Learning Matters, host Doug Wooldridge sits down with Heather Torres, Director of Learning and Development at Brown & Brown. Heather shares why proving ROI is essential for L&D leaders and how aligning learning strategies to business goals transforms L&D from a cost center into a true business driver. She also offers a candid per…
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Training is often the go-to solution in our nonprofits. But what if I told you that training isn't always the right solution? In this episode, I discuss why jumping to solutions without first diagnosing the problem can be a bad idea, and I share some situations where training works well and others where a different solution is necessary. ▶️ When Tr…
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Episode 100: AI, Data, and the Future of Learning & Development
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34:11We’re celebrating 100 episodes of Powered by Learning with a special conversation with past podcast guests Dr. Kristal Walker, Marjorie Van Roon, Ajay Pangarkar, Robyn DeFelice, and Connie Malamed. Together, we reflect on the past five years in L&D—AI’s promise (and limits), the rise of data-informed decisions, accountability for performance and RO…
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From Notebook to Transformation | Klint Guerry | 668
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22:47What if the key to transformation isn’t a new app, a coach, or a seminar—but a 99-cent notebook? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with Klint Guerry, Group Vice President at Sewell Automotive Companies and author of "A Guide to Self Disruption". Klint reveals how a simple daily practice evolved into a powerful…
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Team Struggling to Meet Expectations? THIS is the Missing Piece with Ashley Cox
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36:24When we think of a high-performance team, we usually think of things like productivity, how much effort people are putting in, accountability, and higher outputs and profits. All that is important, but there is one other thing without which a team will never be high-performing. In this episode, I sit down with Ashley Cox, a leadership mentor who eq…
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Building Authority Through the Boardroom | Erik Hanberg | 667
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31:41What does it take for a self-published author to turn a niche book into a best-seller—and then hand it over to a traditional publisher for its second edition? Erik Hanberg did just that with "The Little Book of Boards: A Board Member’s Handbook for Small and Very Small Nonprofits". His journey offers lessons in entrepreneurship, publishing strategy…
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Beyond Engagement Theater: What Drives L&D Performance
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47:28What if everything you think you know about learner engagement is wrong? Clark Quinn, renowned learning scientist and author of "Make It Meaningful," joins IDIODC to challenge conventional L&D wisdom. He reveals the research-backed approach to creating learning experiences that actually drive business results. We'll explore the critical difference …
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The Power of Saying Yes: How Curiosity Fuels Thought Leadership | Dan Ariely | 666
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24:27What if gambling with your time was the smartest investment you could make as a thought leader? Today on Leveraging Thought Leadership, host Peter Winick sits down with Dan Ariely—renowned behavioral economist, three-time New York Times bestselling author, and one of the sharpest minds in decision science. His work has influenced companies like Goo…
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EP 43: Growing Leaders with People-First Learning at AdventHealth
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20:26In this episode of Learning Matters, we sit down with Dr. Sandee Dunbar-Smalley, Chief Learning Officer at AdventHealth. Together, they explore: • Why a people-first mindset is critical for retention and engagement • How AdventHealth measures leadership effectiveness and growth • The wide spectrum of leadership programs, from emerging leaders to ex…
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Celebrating the Valuable Nonprofit L&D Insights From 150 Episodes: Tasha Van Vlack Interviews Learning for Good Host Heather Burright
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37:25Welcome to episode 150 of the Learning For Good podcast! Thank you, dear listener. This podcast has grown so much since 2022, and it's all because of you. In this special episode, we are doing something a little different to celebrate: I'm going to be on the other side of the mic as my friend, fellow nonprofit consultant and community builder, Tas…
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Why Safe Teams Fail—and How to Lead for Real Innovation | Stephanie Chung | 665
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19:33What happens when every member of your team thinks, works, and communicates differently? Do you see chaos—or do you see opportunity? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with Stephanie Chung, bestselling author of "Leading People Who Are Not Like You" and a pioneering executive in the aviation industry. Stephanie…
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#98 - Making Visions Reality: The African Mayoral Leadership Initiative
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30:40--- The innovation program that helps African leaders leverage data tools to achieve legacy goals --- Today, we’re talking about the African Mayoral Leadership Initiative or AMALI, which helps African city leaders reach legacy goals and improve local governance. In particular, we’ll talk about the AMALI Data Program, which provides direct coaching …
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Key Ingredients in a High-Performance Culture with Brett Myles
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40:06How can we create a high-performance culture that benefits not just the organization, but also the individuals in it? In this episode, I sit down with Brett Myles, leadership coach and Founder of LeadWell, and we dive deep into how to create a culture that will support all parts of the organization. By the end of this episode, you'll have new tools…
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#48 Talking with David Duhalde on Understanding DSA
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1:20:42"#48: Talking History and Strategy with David Duhalde David is a long tme DSA leader. He served as deputy director of DSA and as director of the DSA Fund. We invited him back to reflect on his recent article which situates DSA today within the long history of American socialist organization. Ww try to draw good lessons from the past that can help g…
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Visual Design for Learning Performance and Accessibility
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45:36What if better visual design could simultaneously boost learning outcomes and meet accessibility requirements? Visual design expert Connie Malamed, author of "Visual Design Solutions," reveals how strategic visual choices enhance learning for everyone — then shows how to make those same visuals accessible without compromising effectiveness. We'll e…
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Rethinking Learning with Karl Kapp’s Action-First Design
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39:15Instructional design isn’t just about what learners know—it’s about what they can do. In this episode, Dr. Karl Kapp discusses his new book, Action First Learning, and why engagement, application, and challenge are essential for lasting impact. Show Notes: Karl Kapp challenges traditional instructional design methods and introduces ideas that inspi…
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EP 42: Future of Work: Why L&D Must Shift from Checkbox Training to Business Impact
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25:52In this episode of Learning Matters, host Doug Wooldridge sits down with Colin Platt, Senior VP and National Training Leader at Aon, to explore the future of Learning and Development. Colin shares how Aon is aligning L&D with business strategy, moving beyond checkbox training, and investing in both technical and people skills to help colleagues tru…
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Episode 150: LLMs with Simon WIllison
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1:36:27In this milestone 150th episode, hosts Kelly Schuster-Paredes and Sean Tibor sit down with Simon Willison, co-creator of Django and creator of Datasette and LLM tools, for an in-depth conversation about artificial intelligence in Python education. The discussion covers the current landscape of LLMs in coding education, from the benefits of faster i…
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8 Major Accessibility Insights for Your Nonprofit Learning Strategy with Nicole L'Etoile
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27:30Designing a learning experience for the average learner is a thing of the past, we must now design for everyone. So, in this episode of Learning for Good, I am joined by accessibility expert Dr. Nicole L'Etoile. We're diving deep into how we can design learning strategies in our organizations that work for ALL learners. You'll understand why access…
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Why “Letting Go” Could Be Your Best Growth Strategy | Cary Prejean | 664
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31:16Are you the bottleneck in your own business? Many entrepreneurs wear every hat—CEO, sales, R&D, even accounts receivable—yet still feel stuck. Cary Prejean, founder of Strategic Business Advisors and author of three books, has spent 40 years helping business owners shift from operator to visionary leader. In this episode, we explore why entrepreneu…
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The Career Framework That Helps You Make Smarter Moves | Michael Horn | 663
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20:18What if your next career move wasn’t about climbing the ladder—but making real progress toward a life of purpose? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, host Peter Winick sits down with Michael Horn—author, speaker, and co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation —to explore how thought leadership can transf…
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