Episodes 33
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

The world of work is changing fast. From AI to people-first mindsets, L&D is evolving. And so are the challenges. Talent Talks is your go-to space to pause, learn, and sometimes unlearn what L&D can look like today. Hear from the experts shaping the now - and the next - of L&D, HR, and everything in between. Talent Talks is brought to you by TalentLMS. For the full transcript and related resources visit talentlms.com/podcast

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Recent Episodes

The L&D subtraction strategy: Why simplification wins with Lavinia Mehedintu

Apr 29, 2026 31m

What if the biggest problem in L&D right now isn't a lack of learning but too much of it? In this episode we chat to Lavinia Mehedintu, co-founder of Offbeat, to explore why more content doesn't…

32. Solving the Training Impact Mystery with "L&D Detective" Kevin M. Yates

Mar 18, 2026 33m

In this episode, we sit down with self-described "L&D Detective" Kevin M. Yates to uncover what it really takes to prove the impact of learning. We explore why traditional L&D metrics only…

31. AI in L&D: Beyond the Buzzwords and Gimmicks with Donald Taylor

Feb 18, 2026 40m

In this episode, we talk to Donald Taylor, one of the most influential voices in global L&D and a long-time authority at the intersection of learning and technology. From the dangers of the "AI…

30. L&D in 2026: Learning Debt, AI, and Transformation with David Kelly

Jan 14, 2026 36m

As work continues to transform, L&D in 2026 is being forced to rethink how it supports people on the job. In this episode, we sit down with David Kelly - longtime industry analyst and influential…

29. Quiet Cracking: The Hidden Crisis in the Workplace with Lia Garvin

Nov 19, 2025 38m

You've heard of Quiet Quitting—but what about Quiet Cracking? We talk to leadership expert Lia Garvin about the growing number of employees who are still showing up but quietly coming undone. Drawing…

28. Knowledge mapping: Surfacing employee strengths with Julia Phelan

Oct 22, 2025 40m

What if your team's most valuable skills aren't written down and the people who have them don't even realize it? In this episode, learning strategist Julia Phelan joins us to unpack knowledge mapping…

27. Lean L&D: Maximum Impact, Minimum Resources with Michelle Parry-Slater

Sep 03, 2025 37m

When resources are tight but the demand for learning is high, strategy matters more than spend. In this episode, we're joined by Michelle Parry-Slater, author of The L&D Practitioner's Handbook…

26. Onboarding Beyond Compliance: Designing Moments That Matter with Amin Fard

Aug 06, 2025 33m

Most onboarding processes focus on paperwork over people. Amin Fard, CEO at Preppio and co-author of The Onboarding Playbook, explains how to design backward from "wow" moments that turn new hires…

25. Why We Don't Learn at Work: The Psychology Behind Great Training with Julie Dirksen

Jul 03, 2025 36m

Why do so many workplace training programs fail to drive real change? In this episode, we sit down with Julie Dirksen, Learning and Design Consultant and author of Talk to the Elephant, to explore…

24. Turning Change Into Opportunity: Keeping Employees Engaged, with Rob Catalano of WorkTango

Jun 04, 2025 32m

How do you keep employees engaged when everything's in flux? Rob Catalano, Co-Founder and Chief Engagement Officer at WorkTango, joins us to unpack the secrets behind effective employee engagement —…

23. The future of workplace training in 2025, with human capital management strategist, Brent Skinner

Jan 22, 2025 26m

The future of workplace training is here — so how can L&D pros prep for new challenges on the horizon? Brent Skinner, future of work expert, joins us to reveal what to expect in the new year and…

22. What most leaders get wrong—and how to do it right, with Neena Newberry

Dec 04, 2024 31m

What's the secret that separates an accidental manager from an inspiring leader who uplifts the workplace? We sit down with trailblazing former Deloitte Exec and Leadership Coach, Neena Newberry, to…

21. L&D Stories from the Field with Training Trailblazers Kim Bellini and Randy Schumacher

Nov 20, 2024 31m

Excessive employee turnover, looming deadlines, and tight budgets. Common business challenges that great L&D programs can tame. In this special episode, we hear first-hand from training…

20. Supercharging your workplace learning culture with Andy Lancaster, Chief Learning Officer and author.

Nov 06, 2024 34m

A strong learning culture fuels knowledge sharing and personal development. But how? Andy Lancaster, CLO of Reimagine People Development and award-winning author, helps us uncover the path to…

19. The building blocks of reskilling employees, with Boston Consulting Group MD, Sagar Goel

Oct 23, 2024 31m

Is reskilling the solution to the rapid decline in skill longevity? If so, how can both organizations and employees flip negative mindsets to ones of curiosity and optimism? Boston Consulting Group…

18. Mastering a growth mindset and cultivating it in your workforce, with Nikhil Arora

Oct 09, 2024 38m

How can we escape the fear of failure and celebrate experimentation rather than just the result? In this episode, Nikhil Arora, shares his tips on how to commit to a growth mindset in both personal…

17. Training in the world of the hybrid workplace with Gary Cookson

Sep 25, 2024 34m

Are we witnessing the end of in-person training in real time? And why is the best learning content similar to the conversations we have with our friends? Gary Cookson, L&D expert, author, and…

16. The benefits of a multigenerational workforce, with Dr. Eliza Filby

Sep 11, 2024 33m

Is the secret to embracing business change an all-age workforce? And what are the skills that Gen Z need to outpace AI? We get the answers with generational expert, historian, and business advisor,…

15. Making L&D a business priority with Dr. Keith Keating

Aug 28, 2024 30m

How can L&D overcome the 3 biggest challenges facing companies today? Why is L&D failing to get approval from the C-suite? Dr. Keith Keating, the award-winning author of "The Trusted Learning…

14. Hiring from within: The abundant talent that's under your nose with HR expert, Edie Goldberg

Aug 14, 2024 31m

What's the number one strategy to tap into existing skills—without spending on outside help? And are you overlooking internal talent? Edie Goldberg, consultant to Fortune 500 companies, HR expert,…

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