The Learning Geeks Podcast

Oct 24 2024 121 ep. 29 mins 38
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The Learning Geeks podcast is dedicated to those that passionately support the world in experiencing better learning. The podcast is hosted by three learning professionals - Bob Gerard, Dana Koch, and Jake Gittleson. In each episode, we dedicate time to talk about the things impacting the learning world including new science, approaches, technologies, and ideas. Guests will appear, popular games and movies may be discussed, and geeks will laugh.

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S7 E2: The Persistence of Ignorance (with Deb Arnold)

Oct 24 2024 38 mins  
Deb Arnold joins the show and dives into effective strategies for engaging stakeholders, learning from them, and measuring the impact of training on business outcomes so you can tell effective impact stories. Deb shares valuable insights from her extensive experience, including tips on improving business acumen, performing stakeholder analysis, and using effective questioning techn

Season 7 Premiere: Predicting the Future of L&D

Oct 09 2024 31 mins  
In our Season 7 premiere, we explore the evolving landscape of learning and development, debating whether traditional L&D structures should be reimagined as performance-focused functions. We discuss new skills we may need, how we may work with other functions, the role of data, and what we can do today to prepare. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in o

Season 6 Finale: Celebrating 100 Episodes & Our Essentials for Impactful Learning

Aug 28 2024 39 mins  
Not only is it our 100th episode, it’s Dana’s retirement special! After 35+ years within the profession, Dana shares his key elements necessary for impactful learning experiences. We get into areas of biology, psychology, sociology, geography, “performanceology”, and content design. Bob and Jake discuss each, share examples, and reflect on the meaning for you as listeners.

S6 E18: The Science of Change Fatigue and Burnout (with Britt Andreatta, PhD)

Aug 05 2024 37 mins  
Britt Andreatta, PhD joins the show to discuss the pressing issue of change fatigue and burnout – something that is occurring so frequently given the events of the past year. We get into the brain science behind our resistance to change, symptoms of burnout, and practical strategies to manage continuous change in the workplace. We also end the conversation with a review of Pixar'

S6 E17: Eight Learning Trends for 2024 and Beyond

Jul 22 2024 33 mins  
Lisa Christensen and Verónica Gómez from McKinsey & Company, join the show to share eight learning and people development trends that really matter for our profession. These trends were identified following an extensive analysis by looking at 40 plus major trend reports of various disciplines and industries. We share all eight and discuss what each of them mean for us moving

S6 E16: An Honest Dialogue About the Skills-First Era (with Bob Mosher)

Jul 08 2024 34 mins  
Bob Mosher, Chief Learning Evangelist at Apply Synergies, joins the show to have an honest dialogue about the current skills-first, upskilling, and/or reskilling investments in organizations. We discuss how we can learn from similar moments in history (especially the failures), define what we mean by “skill", and how to shift from knowledge to application when partnering with bus

S6 E15: The Next Gen Learning Leader (with Cathy Hoy)

Jun 19 2024 31 mins  
Cathy Hoy, former CLO and now CEO and co-founder of CLO100, joins the show to share what skills and capabilities are required for the next generation of learning leaders. She also leads a twelve-month Learning Leaders program and shares common struggles, what L&D will look like in future, and exciting innovations heard by her cohorts. Any type of inspiring leader will benefit f

S6 E14: Legos for Learning and Innovation (with Col. Jason Trew)

Jun 04 2024 34 mins  
Col. Jason “Toga” Trew, PhD joins the show to discuss the benefits of strategic play at work and how it can be used for learning, development, creativity and innovation. Jason also live demos a portion of his workshop that requires Dana, Jake and Bob to build and tell creative stories using a very popular toy. CONNECT WITH US If you have any feedback or want to join in on th

S6 E13: How we Overcome Creative Slumps

May 14 2024 31 mins  
The three of us discuss our techniques to increase creativity during our many lulls and slumps. We discuss what we feel like during these times, techniques we use, and how we deal with ambiguity. Bob also shares his favorite creative story involving an eureka moment when he was a kid at camp – which we are now referring to as the “tighty-whities” moment. Can’t miss this one

S6 E12: How to be a Trusted Learning Advisor (with Dr. Keith Keating)

Apr 10 2024 35 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Keith Keating, CLO and author, joins the show to discuss his book “The Trusted Learning Advisor” and shares what it means to be one, practical examples, and tips on how to be one regardless of your role. We also discuss how L&D can create the table vs finding a seat, and the difference from taking the order and order taking. MORE FROM DR. KEITH KEATIN