Episodes 193
Avg. Duration 46m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (43)
Since Jun 2019
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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The Learning & Development Podcast is a fortnightly topical podcast show for L&D professionals hosted by David James and presented by 360Learning. In each episode David James discusses and debates topics affecting the profession alongside expert guests.  David is the Chief Learning Officer at 360Learning and a highly respected voice in the Learning & Development industry. With a focus on harnessing technology to drive impactful learning strategies, David is recognised as one of the top 10 global influencers in the L&D space. His expertise lies in helping organisations modernise their approach to workplace learning, ensuring measurable results and business alignment. The Learning & Development Podcast has amassed over 500,000 downloads and ranks in the top 1% of podcasts globally. With nearly 30,000 LinkedIn followers, David continues to shape the conversation around L&D innovation and best practices, drawing on his deep experience, including his time as Director of Learning, Talent & Organisational Development at The Walt Disney Company. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidjameslinkedin/ Website: https://www.360learning.com/

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S2E86 Strength in Chaos: Leadership Development for an Unpredictable World With Kevin Black

Jun 09, 2026 41m

In this episode, Kevin Black joins David to explore why leadership so often feels chaotic and why most leadership development fails to prepare leaders for that reality. Together, they examine the gap…

S2E85 Navigating a Shifting L&D Jobs Market with Nick Jones

May 26, 2026 45m

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Nick Jones of Blue Eskimo to discuss the state of the industry following the launch of the 2026 Blue Eskimo Work…

S2E84 7 Steps to Better Learning Engagement, A Blueprint for Creating Impactful L&D, Live in NYC with Becky Willis

May 12, 2026 59m

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Becky Willis to break down the essential components of her new book, 7 Steps to Better Learning Engagement: A…

S2E84 Exposing L&D’s Operating Model: Navigating the Most Significant Disruption in L&D History with Tom Kupetis and Brandon Dickens

Apr 28, 2026 46m

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Tom Kupetis and Brandon Dickens to explore how AI is revealing deep-seated flaws in the traditional L&D…

S2E82 L&D at the AI Table: Shaping Strategy, Not Just Providing the Training with Simon Brown

Apr 14, 2026 41m

In this episode, Simon Brown takes us inside his role as Global Learning & Development Leader at EY, sharing how he sits at the table shaping the organisation’s AI agenda rather than just…

S2E81 Influence, Evidence and Building High-Impact L&D with Hillary Miller

Mar 31, 2026 48m

In this episode, Hillary Miller takes us behind the scenes of scaling L&D across a complex healthcare system. She discusses how she adapted team structures to meet the needs of hospitals,…

S2E80 Transforming L&D at WM: From Running Legacy L&D to Making Real Business Impact with Brian Jarvis

Mar 17, 2026 41m

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Brian Jarvis to explore what it takes to lead an L&D transformation inside a long-established…

S2E79 L&D Global Sentiment Survey 2026 Findings with Donald H Taylor

Mar 03, 2026 47m

Since 2014, the L&D Global Sentiment Survey has been a barometer of what’s hot and what’s not in the Learning & Development profession, guiding people development professionals towards the…

S2E78 Transforming L&D: From A Reactive Service to a Strategic Driver with Geraldine Murphy

Feb 17, 2026 54m

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Geraldine Murphy to explore how learning can move from a reactive service to a strategic driver of business…

S2E77 Owning Your Brand: A new expectation in Career Management With Andy Storch

Feb 03, 2026 39m

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Andy Storch, co-author of Own Your Brand, Own Your Career, to explore why personal branding has become a central…

S2E76 The L&D Leader with Laura Overton and Michelle Ockers

Jan 20, 2026 51m

In this episode of The Learning & Development Podcast, David James is joined by Laura Overton and Michelle Ockers, co-authors of the new book The L&D Leader: Principles and Practice for…

S2E75 The Learning & Development Podcast Live: The AI edition With Egle Vinaustaite, Ross Stevenson and Peter Manniche Riber

Jan 06, 2026 59m

In this special live AI edition of the Learning & Development Podcast, David James brings together Egle Vinauskaite, Ross Stevenson, and Peter Manniche Riber for a candid, practical conversation…

S2E74 Live in Stockholm: Navigating L&D Trends With Elliott Masie. Bob Mosher & Jennifer Florido

Dec 09, 2025 41m

Recorded live at The Learning Conference in Stockholm, David is joined by Elliott Masie, Bob Mosher and Jennifer Florido to explore the forces reshaping workplace learning. From lasting shifts versus…

S2E73 AI, Workflow Learning and the Future of Performance with Bob Mosher

Nov 25, 2025 43m

As AI reshapes the world of work, Learning and Development faces a defining moment. Will the profession double down on creating faster training or finally step up as a true driver of performance? In…

S2E72 Enterprise Skills Unlocked With Craig Friedman

Nov 11, 2025 47m

In this episode, Craig Friedman, author of Enterprise Skills Unlocked, joins David to explore what it really means to build a skills-based organisation, and why now is the critical moment for…

S2E71 Breaking Free from Legacy Expectations: The Next Chapter for L&D Skills With Candice Mitchell

Oct 28, 2025 44m

L&D has long carried the “hangover” of legacy expectations: delivering courses, creating content, and measuring completions. But in 2025, those skills won’t cut it - and they could even put the…

S2E70 The Race for Impact With Egle Vinauskaite

Oct 13, 2025 44m

In this episode, Egle Vinauskaite joins David to discuss the very latest AI in L&D report, The Race for Impact, and why L&D is at a pivotal moment. They explore the shift from AI…

S2E69 L&D Order Taker No More with Jess Almlie

Sep 29, 2025 53m

Too often, Learning and Development professionals find themselves reacting to requests, churning out courses, and struggling to prove their value. In this episode, Jess Almlie—L&D leader and…

S2E68 L&D Detective Kit For Investigating Performance Impact With Kevin M Yates

Sep 15, 2025 42m

In this episode, Kevin Yates - widely known as the L&D Detective® - joins David to explore why measuring impact remains one of the most persistent challenges in Learning & Development, and…

S2E67 Taking the Pain Out of Compliance with Nick Taylor

Sep 01, 2025 47m

For many L&D teams, compliance training is a necessary burden—dominated by tick-box exercises, clunky e-learning, and endless chasing. But it doesn’t have to be this way - even in highly…

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