Best LXP Podcasts (2025)

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Want to Revolutionise Learning? Start with Product Thinking! 36:16

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Send us a text In this episode of the Ideas Podcast, we sit down with Greg, founder of Two Circle Studio, to explore a bold vision for the future of learning and development. Greg dives into the idea of applying a "product mindset" to L&D, challenging traditional approaches and advocating for a shift towards standardisation, clear requirements, and…

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Making Data Work for You: Overcoming the Fear and Finding Meaning 41:36

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Alaina Szlachta shares her thoughts on overcoming the fear and overwhelm often associated with data. She explores how to use data strategically to make informed decisions, the importance of asking the right questions, and how to build a strong foundation of baseline data. Dr. Szlachta offers practical insights fo…

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Low Fidelity, High Impact - Live from LN Connect 2024 with Heidi Kirby 37:13

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Send us a text Can instructional designers create impactful learning experiences using low-fidelity modalities? This is the central question Tom and Heidi discuss in this episode of the iDeas Podcast. They also explore: - If podcasting is an effective modality for workplace learning, - What we consider to be impactful, - How we can 'sell' low fidel…

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Looking to the Future: Live at LN Connect 23 with Helen Marshall 26:01

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Send us a text This episode of the iDeas Podcast was recorded live on 17th November 2023, at LN Connect 23, The Learning Network's annual conference. I am joined by the fantastic Helen Marshall, CLO at Thrive Learning who I first met at LN Connect 2019. In this episode, I ask Helen about her journey from senior instructional designer back in 2019 t…

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Brain Waves: The Power of Designing for the Brain with Lauren Waldman 35:33

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Send us a text Yo ho, ho ho, it's a learning life for me! In this episode, I had an absolute blast chatting with Lauren Waldman, a.k.a 'The Learning Pirate'. Lauren's a certified learning scientist who's on a mission to make brainy stuff more approachable. We kick things off by hearing about how she ended up becoming a 'Learning Pirate' and what ma…

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The role and purpose of L&D in the organization 42:19

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In this episode, we talk about L&D's role and place in the organization, both in terms of org structure and purpose. We dive into L&D's internal customers, how to improve L&D's understanding of the business, the access to the company's strategy and how L&D can contribute, the multidisciplinary aspect of L&D work, whether the function should be rebr…

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Writing an Instructional Design Book, Backwards Design and Sharing Experiences with Dr Luke Hobson 1:01:19

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Send us a text In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Dr Luke Hobson about his recent (at the time of filming) book, backwards design and its role in learning design, and the importance of sharing experiences with others. Luke's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luke-hobson-edd-7a685622/ Luke's book - What I Wish I Knew Before Becomi…

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Getting Practical with Matt Gjertsen 44:12

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Send us a text In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I'm joined by Matt Gjertsen from Better Every Day Studios. We discuss his career path in the L&D world and focus on the practical side of our profession. iDTX 2023 is set for March. Make sure you secure your free tickets early, as the last two years filled up quick! https://hopin.com/events/idtx-…

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Peers in a Pod 7 Fran 36:07

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In this long overdue episode the fantastic Fran talks about a journey with a pet, a journey in a career spanning many different experiences, and discovers a whole new type of biscuit. This is the seventh episode of Peers in a Pod- the podcast all about Peer Support work. We once more seek to find out what makes Peer workers tick and all the fascina…

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Upskilling and the Future with Darren Nerland 44:11

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Send us a text In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Darren Nerland, senior leadership development manager, speaker and co-founder of Learnapalooza. In this video, I ask Darren about his take on the current focus on skills in the learning and development industry, as well as what he thinks the future looks like. On the note of the futur…

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Community, Instructional Design, Posters and Generalism with Linnéa Sjögren 53:39

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with @Linnéa Sjögren about the solutions she creates for her clients, her approach to SME's and whether to remain a generalist or niche down to find success. This episode will be of interest to anyone working in learning and development, eLearning development or instructional design. Linnéa runs the GLDC commu…

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Adventures in Instructional Design Freelancing with IDLance, with Andrea Dottling and Parker Grant 56:44

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Send us a text In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Andrea Dottling and Parker Grant, the co-founders of IDLance. We discuss why they started the IDLance community and their own adventures in the world of freelancing. This episode is ideal for any instructional designer, eLearning developer or L&D consultant considering a move to freel…

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Designing a Learning Ecosystem for Measurable Outputs 40:01

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In this episode, we take an in-depth look at what it means to build a data-driven learning ecosystem. We talk about learning design practices that enable the right tech stack to produce measurable results - both for the learner and the business. Guest: Zsolt Olah, Senior Learning Technologist at Amazon, responsible for the effective and efficient d…

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Learning Experience Design for Education with Dr Sonia Tiwari 46:26

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Send us a text In this episode I chat with Dr Sonia Tiwari, a learning experience designer focussing on children's education. You can connect with Sonia on LinkedIn Check out her website -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT AND FUTURE IDTX EVENTS Subscribe on YouTube. It's quick and free! Join us on…

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The Importance of Embracing Technologies and Practices in Instructional Design with Terry Godfrey 50:29

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Terry Godfrey about his instructional design and eLearning development career. He explains the importance of always trying new things and continuing to evolve as new technologies and practices move into the industry. Terry previously presented at iDTX 2022, and since then, we've stayed in touch. His posit…

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The Power of Netwokring in your Learning and Development Career with Gemma Wells 48:51

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Send us a text Gemma Wells is a digital programme manager at The Opportunity Group and the chairperson of The Learning Network. In this episode, we chat about the role networking has played in our careers, and Gemma reveals her top tips on how to get started if you're new to networking in the world of L&D. This is an excellent primer on effective n…

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Construcive Learning and Emotive Design with Angela Ross 45:55

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Send us a text Angela Ross is the co-founder & COO of Sub-10. In this episode, we discuss her approach to learning design and why Sub-10 focuses on constructive learning and emotive design over micro-learning. You can get in touch with Angela on LinkedIn. Check out Sub-10, you can even take out a free trial of their awesome platform and content! If…

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Your Instructional Design Tech Stack with Zak Rittenhouse 32:08

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Send us a text Zak Rittenhouse is a senior learning experience design lead at Braze. In this episode, we chat about what makes for a great tech stack for an instructional design, learning experience designer or eLearning developer. Beyond just saying what tech we like, this discussion is about selecting the right tools for the job. You can catch up…

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On the Bleeding Edge: AR, EdTech and Social Responsibility with Rustica Lamb 42:55

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Send us a text Rustica Lamb is the founder of Bloom Learning Technologies, an international award-winning learning technologies company that is bringing the cost of elearning way, way down. In this episode, we chat about an amazing AR project Rustica is creating, the EdTech landscape of 2022 and the social responsibility that belongs to all of us i…

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First 100 Days as L&D Manager 38:28

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In this episode, we go through the first 100 days as a newly appointed L&D Manager. We look at the process of getting to know the company, the business model, and the industry it operates in. We also talk about laying the foundation of a sustainable learning strategy and achieving quick wins in the early days on the job. Guest: Karolina Roziewicz, …

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Imposter Syndrome in L&D 49:57

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In this episode, we look at imposter syndrome, a feeling that very many L&D professionals get from time to time, while working under the pressure of wearing many hats and expectations. Guest: Ant Pugh, a performance consultant and learning designer who spends his days desperately trying to convince clients to avoid converting PowerPoint slides into…

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L&D and the Value Chain 55:52

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In this episode, we look at how L&D can add value in a meaningful way to the organization and how it connects to the value chain. Guest: Bülent Duagi, Senior Strategic Advisor and Organizational Designer for Platform Scale-ups in Europe. When working with L&D teams, he helps them to increase their strategic impact, to connect learning results with …

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Building and Improving L&D Teams with Neil Cunningham 50:47

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Send us a text Neil Cunningham is the founder and learning & development solutions director at Align Learn Do. He works with organisations to help build world-class L&D functions and programmes. In this episode, we chat about what makes for tremendous L&D teams, the dangers of naval gazing and why you need some yuck with your yum. You can contact N…

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The L&D Hypocratic Oath, and a Higher Standard with Cara North 41:09

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Cara North about her move into learning consultancy and how we, as an industry, need to hold ourselves to higher standards. We also discuss the way people are joining the industry today and what she does to drive her continual development. Finally, we discuss L&D's role in supporting EDI initiatives in th…

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Embracing an Abundance Mindset with Kim Tuohy of Belvista Studios 1:19:37

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Send us a text Kim Tuohy is a passionate instructional designer and eLearning creator with a background in organisational development, learning, training and graphic design. I like to inspire learning through creative training solutions that solve real business problems. Kim is the founding director of Bevista Studios, an organisation that creates …

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Changing the Face of L&D 38:52

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In this episode, we take an honest look at L&D: what does it mean today to be in L&D, what is the purpose of L&D, and how can L&D change its impact and perceived value in an organization to become a strategic contributor and get a seat at the table. Guest: Clark Quinn, Ph.D., an internationally known consultant, speaker, and author of seven books. …

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Peers in a Pod 6 Angela 29:57

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The fantastic Angela talking about how recovery is contagious, meditation, non-existent biscuits and lots of exciting projects in her new role as Advanced Lived Experience Educator. This is the sixth episode of Peers in a Pod- the podcast all about Peer Support work. Who are we? what do we really DO ? how did we get here? In Season 1 Peer Trainer F…

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Leadership and (Self) Discipline 24:12

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In this episode, we dive into what it means to create and maintain a discipline that helps both leaders and teams stay on track to achieve their goals. Guest: Andrei Postolache, Founder at Xeriously, leadership and soft skills consultant focused on the IT industry, author of "Fun & Fearless Leadership". Highlights: * Discipline in the context of le…

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Deciding What's Next with Sandi Volpe 47:25

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Send us a text In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Sandi Volpe about her carer in L&D, how she avoids investing time in fads, and decides what to focus on next. You can connect with Sandi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandimarinarovolpe/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT …

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The Adapt Freelancer with Simon Date 48:44

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Send us a text In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Simon Date, The Adapt Freelancer. We discuss what the Adapt framework is and why it's so important to the development of our industry, as well as how the framework and authoring tool have shaped Simon's career and formation of husi business, Adapt Unlimited. You can connect with Simon…

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Make It Better, Not More Complicated ft. Olga Anishenkova 1:00:33

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Send us a text In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Olga Anishenkova about her career in instructional design, the changing job roles our industry has created and how she is driving the adoption of accessibility within her team. You can connect with Olga on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olganishenkova/ Check out her websit…

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The Role of Voice Acting in L&D (ft Christopher Tester) 59:20

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Send us a text I chat with Christopher Tester, a UK-based voice actor, in this episode. We discuss the role of voice acting in L&D, how the field is evolving and what AI may bring in the future. Christopher also shares some thoughts on how instructional designers can work with voice actors. You can connect with Christopher here: https://www.linkedi…

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Going Solo (ft Joe Suarez) 1:01:37

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Joe Suarez, freelance learning experience designer, about his journey into the world of freelance work, running his own business and the direction of the industry today. You can connect with Joe here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephsuarez/ And catch his podcast and YouTube channel here: Instructional R…

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L&D as a Product (ft Phill Lord-David) 58:42

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Phill Lord-David, head of Learning and UX at iAM Learning, about why L&D professionals need to start thinking like product managers. You can connect with Sarah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phill-lord-david-10a100a4/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT ID…

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Making L&D Career Dreams a Reality (ft Sarah Cannistra) 48:57

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Send us a text In this episode, I catch up with Sarah Cannistra, L&D and Executive career coach and host of the overnight trainer podcast, about how career dreams can become a reality. You can connect with Sarah here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scannistra/ Check out the overnight trainer podcast here: https://theovernighttrainer.podbean.com/ -----…

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Bringing L&D into High Education (ft Katie Del Bagno) 1:04:20

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Send us a text In the first episode of season 2 of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Katie Del Bagno, a communication studies instructor based in California. We talk about how higher education is evolving and how Katie has brought elements from the wider L&D world into her course design. ----------------------------------------------------------------…

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Virtual Facilitation; We Have Some Work To Do! with Catherine Nicholson 51:19

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Send us a text In this episode of the iDeas Podcast, I chat with Catherine Nicholson about the importance of virtual facilitation in the current and future L&D landscape. Catherine also shares some top tips for improving your virtual facilitation, and we discuss how developing this range of skills can improve your overall learning design. You can c…

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Leadership and Tough Conversations 26:45

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In this episode, we look at how leaders can have difficult conversations with their team with positive, productive results in the long term. Guest: Andrei Postolache, Founder at Xeriously, leadership and soft skills consultant focused on the IT industry, author of "Fun & Fearless Leadership". Highlights: * How leaders behave during tough conversati…

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The Skill Balancing Act 33:05

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In this episode, we look at soft skills development and how they fit in the broader context of a company's talent strategy. Guest: Andrei Postolache, Founder at Xeriously, leadership and soft skills consultant focused on the IT industry, author of "Fun & Fearless Leadership". Highlights: * Most work contexts are well served by teams with a balanced…

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Personal Brand and Being Vibrant (ft Erin Chancellor) 57:18

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Erin Chancellor, curriculum developer, about personal branding in the L&D space. You can connect with Erin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chancellorerin/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT IDT AND FUTURE IDTX EVENTS Subscribe right here on YouTube. It's q…

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Why are Soft Skills Important? 22:24

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In this episode, we look at soft skills development and how they fit in the broader context of a company's talent strategy and learning culture. Guest: Andrei Postolache, Founder at Xeriously, leadership and soft skills consultant focused on the IT industry, author of "Fun & Fearless Leadership". Highlights: * Soft skills address practical aspects …

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Leadership Learning Programs 29:51

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In this episode, we explore the best strategy for L&D to create and deploy leadership learning programs with a realistic reach and influence and what type of work the company's leaders have to do to adopt healthy leadership behaviors throughout the entire organization successfully. Guest: Andrei Postolache, Founder at Xeriously, leadership and soft…

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Leadership, Failure, Innovation & Psychological Safety 35:18

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In this episode, we look at the relationship between leadership, failure, psychological safety, and the effect these have on a company's stability, growth, and ability to innovate. Guest: Andrei Postolache, Founder at Xeriously, leadership and soft skills consultant focused on the IT industry, author of "Fun & Fearless Leadership". Highlights: * Fa…

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What is Leadership? 25:59

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In this episode, we tackle a notion that has become a buzzword in recent years but is still sometimes misunderstood: Leadership. We're looking at defining leadership, how it ties into company culture and what mistakes we commonly see leaders and organizations make. Guest: Andrei Postolache, Founder at Xeriously, leadership and soft skills consultan…

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Cohort-Based Learning: Yes or No? 16:40

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In this episode, we talk about cohort-based learning: what it is, what situations it's most suitable for, and some of this method's shortcomings. Guest: Lavinia Mehedintu, People Experience Manager at eMAG and co-founder and curator of Offbeat. Highlights: * Cohorts are a method of offering knowledge to the same group of people synchronously, over …

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Peers in a Pod 5 Noel 34:37

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The lovely Noel talks about what it's like being a peer support worker all the way from Milton Keynes, crisps, imposter syndrome and how hard it is to be pinned down to just the one uplifting tune. This is the fifth episode of Peers in a Pod- the podcast all about Peer Support work. Who are we? what do we really DO ? how did we get here? In Season …

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PhDs, Career Funnels & Geeking Out (ft Heidi Kirby) iDeas Podcast 43:17

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Send us a text In this episode, I chat with Heidi Kirby, host of the BLOC podcast and an L&D leader; Heidi share's her insights in her journey towards a PhD in the fields and a range of current L&D topics. You can connect with Heidi here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidiekirby/ Check out the BLOC podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YGQtyZ…

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Peers in a Pod 4 Owen 39:42

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A rare person in this episode: The Owen, the first ever gambling peer support worker. Here Owen gives us the lowdown on recovery, what he's most proud of, a fabulous uplifting track and the all-important biscuit debate ... Continues. This is the fourth episode of Peers in a Pod- the podcast all about Peer Support work. Who are we? what do we really…

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Using Nudges in L&D to Support Behaviour Change 15:22

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In this episode, we take a look at nudges in the context of L&D and see how an organization can put in place such a tool to enable positive behavior change. Guest: Lavinia Mehedintu, People Experience Manager at eMAG and co-founder and curator of Offbeat. Highlights: * Daniel Kahneman's book "Thinking, Fast and Slow" shows us that humans are irrati…

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Peers in a Pod 3 Kayleigh 40:17

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The radiant Kayleigh tells all about working as a Peer in Hillingdon. Since recording, Kayleigh has gone on to become an Advanced Lived Experience Practitioner. This is the third episode of Peers in a Pod- the podcast all about Peer Support work. Who are we? what do we really DO ? how did we get here? In Season 1 Peer Trainer Fiona Eastmond intervi…