Best Training Delivery Optimization Podcasts (2025)

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Skills-First Organizations: Content, People, and Performance Alignment 41:41

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The gap between skills aspirations and reality is costing enterprises millions in learning inefficiency. Koreen Pagano, renowned skills transformation expert and Chief Product Officer at Build Capable, joins IDIODC to discuss how L&D leaders can bridge this divide through strategic data architecture and operational excellence. From content tagging …

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#371 – Women's sexual health: desire, arousal, and orgasms, navigating perimenopause, and enhancing satisfaction | Sally Greenwald, M.D., M.P.H. 1:52:21

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Sally Greenwald is an OB-GYN who specializes in women's sexual health from a hormonal and physiologic perspective, with expertise spanning desire, arousal, pelvic floor function, contraception, and menopause care. In t…

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Longevity 101: a foundational guide to Peter's frameworks for longevity, and understanding CVD, cancer, neurodegenerative disease, nutrition, exercise, sleep, and more (re-broadcast) 1:25:25

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter In this special episode, Peter provides a comprehensive introduction to longevity, perfect for newcomers or those looking to refresh their knowledge. He lays out the foundational concepts of lifespan, healthspan, and t…

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#370 - AMA #76: Peter evaluates longevity drugs, aspirin for CVD, and strategies to improve muscle mass — proven, promising, fuzzy, noise, or nonsense? 17:13

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter In this "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) episode, Peter revisits the "proven, promising, fuzzy, noise, nonsense" scale and applies it to a variety of popular topics. He begins with a refresher on what each category represents b…

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The Rigor and Relevance of Assessment: Blending Learning Science with AI 44:54

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Traditional assessments are often rigid, resource-heavy, and fail to fully capture on-the-job impact. In this session, Garima Gupta, founder of Artha Learning and creator of AIReady, shares a practical blueprint for modernizing assessments without losing scientific rigor. Drawing from her experience designing AI-enabled assessment systems for enter…

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#369 ‒ Rethinking protein needs for performance, muscle preservation, and longevity, and the mental and physical benefits of creatine supplementation and sauna use | Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D. 1:50:00

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Rhonda Patrick is a scientist, health educator, and host of the FoundMyFitness podcast whose work explores the intersection of nutrition, aging, and disease prevention. In this episode, Rhonda joins Peter for part two …

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#368 ‒ The protein debate: optimal intake, limitations of the RDA, whether high-protein intake is harmful, and how to think about processed foods | David Allison, Ph.D. 1:49:24

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter David Allison is a world-renowned scientist and award-winning scientific writer who has spent more than two decades at the forefront of obesity research. In this episode, David joins for his third appearance on The Dri…

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Rethinking Microlearning: Moving Beyond 'Short and Cheap' 46:16

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Stop 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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#367 - Tylenol, pregnancy, and autism: What recent studies show and how to interpret the data 1:27:09

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter In this special episode of The Drive, Peter addresses the recent headlines linking acetaminophen (Tylenol) use during pregnancy to autism in exposed children. Recognizing the confusion these claims have sparked among p…

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#366 ‒ Transforming education with AI and an individualized, mastery-based education model | Joe Liemandt 1:47:22

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter Joe Liemandt is a software entrepreneur turned education reformer who left Stanford in 1989 to found Trilogy, a highly profitable private software company, before pivoting to transforming K-12 learning. In this episode…

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The New ISO Standard for L&D and Goal-Based Learning 49:46

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Join 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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#365 ‒ Training for longevity: A roundtable on building strength, preventing injury, meeting protein needs, guidance for women and youth athletes, and more | Gabrielle Lyon, Mike Boyle, Jeff Cavaliere 2:15:29

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter In this special episode of The Drive, Peter hosts a strength and conditioning roundtable with three experts in the field—Gabrielle Lyon, Jeff Cavaliere, and Mike Boyle. Together they explore why maintaining muscle mass…

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#364 – AMA #75: Diets: how to evaluate and implement any diet including keto, carnivore, vegan, Mediterranean, and more 13:29

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View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter's Weekly Newsletter In this "Ask Me Anything" (AMA) episode, Peter explores how to determine the right diet for yourself rather than searching for a universal "best" diet. He begins by laying out five non-negotiable criteria that any sust…

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Beyond Engagement Theater: What Drives L&D Performance 47:28

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What 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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Episode 99 — Flow Optimization: Using Metrics to Improve Throughput 33:18

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This episode concludes the series by exploring flow optimization as the capstone of agile delivery. Learners discover how metrics such as cycle time, throughput, and flow efficiency reveal opportunities to improve performance. The session emphasizes that optimization is about increasing finished value per unit of time without sacrificing quality. E…

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Episode 98 — Team Interfaces: Shielding the Team from Interruptions 31:35

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This episode explores how teams manage interfaces with stakeholders and the broader organization to protect focus and flow. Learners examine practices such as designated product owners, communication protocols, and boundary-setting. The session emphasizes that shielding does not mean isolation but ensuring that input flows through the right channel…

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Episode 97 — WIP Limits: Constraining Work at Every Level 33:26

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This episode introduces the concept of work-in-progress (WIP) limits as a tool for improving flow and reducing multitasking. Learners discover how limiting concurrent work prevents bottlenecks, shortens cycle time, and improves predictability. The session explains that WIP limits apply at multiple levels, from individual contributors to teams and p…

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Episode 96 — Collaboration: Strengthening Customer–Team Interaction 32:37

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This episode reviews how collaboration between customers and teams sustains alignment and value delivery. Learners explore practices such as joint backlog refinement, co-creation workshops, and regular demos. The session highlights that collaboration reduces misunderstandings, builds trust, and accelerates learning. Examples show how PMI exam scena…

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Episode 95 — Acceptance: Validating Deliverables Against Criteria 32:25

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This episode highlights the role of acceptance in confirming that deliverables meet defined criteria. Learners explore how clear acceptance criteria guide development, testing, and validation. The discussion emphasizes that acceptance ensures both quality and alignment with stakeholder expectations. Examples illustrate PMI exam scenarios where inco…

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Episode 94 — Customer Analysis: Identifying Users and Needs 32:59

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This episode explores how agile teams perform customer analysis to ensure products address the right problems. Learners examine techniques such as interviews, personas, and journey mapping to identify user groups and their needs. The session emphasizes that customer analysis is not a one-time task but an ongoing process as markets and users evolve.…

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Episode 93 — Effectiveness: Evaluating Process Changes 32:57

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This episode reviews how agile teams evaluate the effectiveness of process changes after implementation. Learners are introduced to methods such as pilot testing, A/B comparisons, and retrospective reviews to determine whether improvements achieved their intended outcomes. The session emphasizes that evaluation is essential to refining practices an…

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Episode 92 — Implementation: Executing Improvement Actions 31:17

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This episode focuses on how agile teams translate improvement insights into concrete actions. Learners explore how to plan, prioritize, and execute changes within the flow of delivery. The discussion emphasizes embedding improvements in the backlog, assigning ownership, and measuring impact. Examples highlight PMI exam scenarios where improvements …

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Episode 91 — Evidence-Driven Improvement: Metrics and Feedback 34:34

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This episode emphasizes the role of evidence in guiding continuous improvement. Learners discover how teams use metrics such as throughput, cycle time, and defect rates alongside stakeholder feedback to inform changes. The session explains that improvement should be anchored in data, not opinions, ensuring credibility and accountability. Examples i…

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Episode 90 — Iteration: Repeating Identification and Reduction Cycles 32:37

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This episode emphasizes how iteration sustains continuous improvement. Learners discover how repeating cycles of waste identification, reduction, and reassessment ensures that improvements compound over time. The discussion explains that iteration is not limited to product development but also applies to processes and practices. Examples illustrate…

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Episode 89 — Waste Reduction: Prioritizing and Executing Improvements 33:08

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This episode builds on waste detection by focusing on reduction strategies. Learners explore how to prioritize which wastes to eliminate first, based on impact and feasibility. The discussion emphasizes incremental execution of improvements to avoid overwhelming the team. Examples highlight PMI exam scenarios where waste persists because teams fail…

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Episode 88 — Waste Detection: Metrics, Tools, and Feedback Loops 32:32

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This session examines how agile teams detect waste that slows value delivery. Learners explore categories of waste, such as handoffs, waiting, rework, and overproduction, and how tools like cumulative flow diagrams reveal inefficiencies. Feedback loops are emphasized as critical to identifying and reducing waste. Examples show how PMI exam scenario…

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Episode 87 — Value Stream: Visualizing End-to-End Flow 32:19

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This episode introduces the concept of value streams, which map the flow of value from customer request to delivery. Learners explore how visualizing value streams reveals bottlenecks, handoffs, and delays that constrain throughput. The session emphasizes that understanding flow end-to-end enables teams to focus on systemic improvement. Examples hi…

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Episode 86 — Learning Loops: Preventing Recurrence with Lessons Learned 31:57

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This session highlights how agile teams use learning loops to prevent recurrence of issues and embed knowledge into practice. Learners are introduced to methods such as after-action reviews, root cause follow-ups, and retrospective-driven experiments. The emphasis is on turning lessons into sustainable improvements. Examples show how PMI exam scena…

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Episode 85 — Monitoring and Control: Tracking Risks and Impediments 31:11

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This episode focuses on how agile teams monitor and control risks and impediments once they are identified. Learners explore techniques such as risk boards, burndown charts, and regular reviews to track exposure and progress. The emphasis is on visibility, ownership, and adaptation. Examples show how PMI exam scenarios may present risks that disapp…

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Episode 84 — Prioritization: Sequencing Mitigation and Removal Work 32:40

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This session dives into prioritizing work related to risk mitigation and impediment removal. Learners explore how to balance delivery of features with the necessity of addressing items that threaten flow and quality. The discussion emphasizes that prioritization must account for both value creation and risk reduction. Examples highlight PMI exam sc…

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Episode 83 — Team Engagement: Co-Creating the Best Course of Action 30:44

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This episode explores how agile leaders engage teams by involving them directly in problem-solving and decision-making. Candidates learn how co-creation builds ownership, improves motivation, and strengthens outcomes. The discussion highlights practices such as collaborative workshops, consensus-building, and shared prioritization. Examples show ho…

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Episode 82 — Risk and Impediment Identification: Proactive Discovery 30:34

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This session highlights the importance of identifying risks and impediments early before they escalate into major issues. Learners explore proactive techniques such as risk workshops, backlog reviews, and daily standups to surface concerns quickly. The episode explains how agile favors prevention and early discovery over reactive crisis management.…

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Episode 81 — Data-Driven Decisions: Using Metrics to Guide Action 30:20

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This episode explores how agile teams move from intuition to evidence by making data-driven decisions. Learners discover how metrics such as lead time, cycle time, and customer satisfaction can inform prioritization, process changes, and risk management. The discussion emphasizes that data supports transparency, enabling teams to defend their choic…

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Episode 80 — Metric Review: Analyzing Trends and Variance 29:58

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This episode highlights the importance of reviewing metrics regularly to analyze trends and variance. Learners discover how examining data over time reveals patterns that guide improvement. The session emphasizes that reviewing metrics is not about chasing numbers but about using evidence to drive better decisions. Examples show how PMI exam scenar…

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Episode 79 — Metric Radiation: Making Measures Visible and Useful 30:16

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This episode reviews the concept of metric radiation, which ensures that measures are not hidden but made visible to everyone. Learners explore practices such as dashboards, information radiators, and physical or digital boards that display performance data openly. The goal is to make metrics accessible and actionable. Examples illustrate how PMI e…

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Episode 78 — Metrics Selection: Choosing Measures for Each Audience 29:08

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This session explores how teams select appropriate metrics to guide decisions and demonstrate progress. Learners discover that different audiences—teams, product owners, executives—require different metrics to meet their needs. The discussion emphasizes that one-size-fits-all measurement undermines alignment and clarity. Examples highlight PMI exam…

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Episode 77 — Stakeholder Feedback: Routine Collection and Incorporation 31:07

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This episode explains how agile teams build stakeholder feedback into the rhythm of delivery. Learners are introduced to practices such as sprint reviews, demos, and ongoing conversations that ensure stakeholders are part of the process. The emphasis is on making feedback routine rather than occasional. Examples illustrate PMI exam scenarios where …

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Episode 76 — Small Batches: Delivering in Thin, Testable Slices 29:32

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This session reviews the agile practice of delivering work in small batches to reduce risk, increase feedback, and improve flow. Learners discover how small batches make problems visible earlier and create opportunities for rapid adjustment. The episode emphasizes that delivering in thin slices improves adaptability and stakeholder confidence. Exam…

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Episode 75 — Customer Satisfaction: Evaluating Experience and Outcomes 31:12

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This episode explores customer satisfaction as the ultimate measure of agile success. Learners discover how to evaluate satisfaction through direct feedback, usage patterns, and outcome-based measures. The discussion emphasizes that delivering increments is not enough if customers do not find them valuable. Examples show how PMI exam questions may …

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Episode 74 — Domain 4 Delivery: Overview 28:44

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This episode introduces the fourth PMI-ACP domain, Delivery, which focuses on executing increments effectively and ensuring value flows through the system. Learners gain an overview of the domain’s scope, including practices such as batching, feedback, metrics, and impediment management. The session also clarifies how this domain is weighted on the…