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Beyond the Buzz: Danielle Wallace on Practical AI in Learning & Development

TLDCast Podcast - December 19, 2023 06:16 - 39 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode, Danielle Wallace, Chief Learning Strategist of Beyond the Sky Custom Learning, shares her perspective on the practical application of AI in L&D. We chatted about the evolving use of AI in L&D, the importance of staying updated with AI advancements, and practical tips for integ...

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Community Discussion - Beyond the Badge: DevLearn 2023 Wrap Up with guest Rebecca Prejean

TLDCast Podcast - November 12, 2023 20:03 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
Today, we're thrilled to have the extraordinary Rebecca Prejean joining us. Rebecca is a seasoned freelance instructional designer with over 12 years of experience. And not just an ID and learning strategist but also a passionate advocate for neurodivergent learners, helping companies create acc...

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Community Member Showcase - Leigh Ann Morgan

TLDCast Podcast - November 12, 2023 19:53 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
Today, we're excited to have Leigh Ann Morgan joining us in a new Member Showcase - her second as a TLDC Member. Leigh Ann is a dynamic, "wear many hats" instructional design professional, bringing a unique blend of expertise from her diverse backgrounds in nutrition, dietetics, and cosmetology....

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Community Member Showcase - Cyndi Nagel

TLDCast Podcast - September 12, 2023 22:28 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
You know, there are some people you feel you've known forever, even if it's only been a short while. Cyndi Nagel is one of those for me. Her vibrant presence in the community and her consistently insightful contributions to TLDC conversations have always stood out. Today, I'm thrilled to share o...

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Community Member Showcase - Vanessa Alzate

TLDCast Podcast - September 12, 2023 22:19 - 40 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
I was surprised to see that the last time we'd spoken to Vanessa Alzate was back in 2019. Back then, I knew Vanessa more as a freelancer and Youtuber, doing things differently than what's typical in L&D. And now in 2023, Vanessa has a booming L&D Agency with a fantastic team, AND also recently a...

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Community Member Showcase - Parker Grant and Andrea Dottling of IDLance

TLDCast Podcast - August 13, 2023 19:45 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
I feel like the Founders of IDLance, Parker Grant and Andrea Dottling, have many similar approaches to how they nurture their community as I do here with TLDC. And it's probably why I enjoy talking with them so much. Just one look at their website at idlance.com gives you a sense of their witty...

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Community Member Showcase - Chris Paxton McMillin

TLDCast Podcast - August 13, 2023 19:41 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
With over 30 years experience in L&D, and 20 years of that focused on distance learning, Chris Paxton McMillin is the perfect modern day instructional designer. There isn't much she hasn't seen in this industry, and she's at a point where sharing her knowledge is how she wants to give back. Chri...

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The Spamming of Certification with Bobbi Losee Vernon

TLDCast Podcast - August 07, 2023 06:51 - 53 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
The Spamming of Certification. Sounds like a big problem, right? Absolutely. But there's a tremendous opportunity for L&D here and we were lucky enough to have Bobbi Losee Vernon in this TLDCast to break down this concept and help us understand why this is such an important topic. As the gatek...

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Community Member Showcase: Theresa Francomacaro

TLDCast Podcast - August 07, 2023 06:46 - 42 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
Theresa Francomacaro is always wonderful to talk with. She's had a few guest appearances on TLDC in the past, and like those episodes, Theresa again offers valuable advice to instructional designers and L&D professionals. Think Story is important to your career? Definitely. Is Story important ...

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Community Member Showcase - Terry Godfrey

TLDCast Podcast - July 31, 2023 20:24 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
What an honor it was to talk to Terry Godfrey in our latest Showcase episode. Terry's been an L&D professional for over thirty years and has been a trainer in diverse sectors such as chemicals, distribution, bio-diesel fuels, natural gas, and fertilizers. So needless to say, he's seen a lot. And...

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Community Member Showcase - Taylor Akioka

TLDCast Podcast - July 22, 2023 22:07 - 27 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this Community Member Showcase, we talked with Taylor Akioka, an Instructional Designer working at Allstate Insurance. What stands out the most about this conversation with Taylor was how much she loves her job and her team. As a lifetime learner and passionate educator, finding L&D as a care...

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Community Member Showcase: Sylvia Cherry

TLDCast Podcast - July 16, 2023 17:23 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode I talked to Sylvia Cherry, Founder of Cherry Learning Coach, LLC and an L&D veteran of over twenty years. We had a surprisingly lengthy conversation that didn't feel long at all; the time went by quick. Maybe it was the quality of her responses or how insightful Sylvia was, but ...

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Community Member Showcase - Danielle Gines

TLDCast Podcast - July 08, 2023 20:21 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
Danielle Gines is an experienced L&D professional in the nonprofit world, and in this Member Showcase, she shared insights about her career and the challenges of that sector. We haven't had many guests that work in nonprofits, so it was interesting exploring some of the challenges Danielle regul...

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Community Member Showcase: Melissa Shoemate

TLDCast Podcast - June 25, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
Melissa Shoemate is an up and coming Instructional Designer, currently working as a clinical trainer and wrapping up her Bachelor's degree. I really loved listening to Melissa's story and admire the passion and ambition she has for achieving her career goals. The conversation reminded me that i...

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20230609 Community Member Showcase: Skye Suttie

TLDCast Podcast - June 12, 2023 19:03 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
Skye Suttie was a super fun conversation. I can understand why she's the "go to" person in her organization for anything facilitation and instructional design, but I can imagine she's probably pulled in to lots of projects because of her charisma. Learn more about Skye in this episode, she's sur...

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Community Member Showcase: Jennifer Grimes

TLDCast Podcast - June 12, 2023 18:58 - 32 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
One of THE most consistent challenges I've seen ID's face is tackling graphic design. But that's definitely not the case with our latest guest, Jennifer Grimes. Jennifer is a graphic designer turned instructional designer, with her own agency, Nektar Design. She also serves as adjunct faculty in...

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Community Member Showcase: Heather Herstine

TLDCast Podcast - June 12, 2023 18:46 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
Dr Heather Herstine is a long time participant in online learning, both as a learner and instructor. And in her journey, she's managed to create a career that she really enjoys, now working as an instructional designer and producer at Cinecraft, one of L&D's most innovative and creative companie...

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Community Discussion: Is ATD ICE the Right L&D Conference For You?

TLDCast Podcast - June 12, 2023 18:42 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
ATD ICE (Association for Talent Development International Conference & Exposition) is one of the premier events in the instructional design and training world. It gathers professionals from across the globe to share insights, best practices, and the latest innovations in the field. But does it t...

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Community Member Showcase: Tristia Hennesey

TLDCast Podcast - May 29, 2023 20:22 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
Tristia Hennessey is an award-winning eLearning developer from the Pacific Northwest and has a passion for immersive learning, VR, and AR. And interestingly enough, that love for immersive learning stems from her love of travel; she studied abroad for a number of years and learned first hand the...

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Community Member Showcase - Maisha L Cannon

TLDCast Podcast - May 29, 2023 20:07 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
We had a great conversation with Maisha L Cannon in this episode. It's not often we get to chat with recruiters or sourcers in our showcases, so this one has a unique flavor to it. And not just that, Maisha is dynamic, has a compelling background, definitely a lifelong learner, and endlessly cur...

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Community Member Showcase - Liz Stefan

TLDCast Podcast - May 22, 2023 00:04 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this showcase, Liz Stefan, co-founder and CEO of Nifty Learning, shares her journey in the learning and development field. Liz discusses how she got started and the inspiration behind the name of her company. Liz also highlights key traits and priorities for L&D professionals, and details how...

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Why Training Teams Are A Waste! with Ian Crook

TLDCast Podcast - May 22, 2023 00:03 - 38 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode, we talked with Ian Crook, an experienced L&D professional based in Bristow, VA. Ian knowingly wanted to use the click baitey title "Why Training Teams Are A Waste!" because he knows this audience and has a great sense of humor. But all joking aside, talking with him reveals his ...

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Community Member Showcase - Amanda Davison

TLDCast Podcast - May 07, 2023 18:26 - 33 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this episode, we talked with Amanda Davison in our latest Community Member Showcase. Amanda went from Anthropology and Archaelogy to a Masters in Education, which ultimately led her to corporate training. Previously in the construction industry, she is now working in the travel space as a L...

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Survival and Success Strategies for New Learning Leaders with Laurel Schulert

TLDCast Podcast - April 10, 2023 06:04 - 44 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
Laurel will share her lived experiences in leadership challenges and successes at a major tech company. She will also share strategies for female leaders on how to define a team vision, build and lead a diverse, inclusive team, and successfully coach and retain team members. She will focus on st...

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Knowing Your Worth with Kassy LaBorie and Betty Dannewitz

TLDCast Podcast - April 10, 2023 06:01 - 51 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
Eleanor Roosevelt said, “No one can make you feel inferior with your consent.” What about you? Are you consenting to feel inferior? Do you truly know your own worth – personally and professionally? Kassy LaBorie and Betty Dannewitz candidly share their own journeys to finding their worth, to wor...

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Panel: Overcoming Barriers to Entry: How To Break Into Leadership Roles hosted by Mallori Steele

TLDCast Podcast - April 10, 2023 06:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
In this panel, host Mallori Steele and guests Carolyn Dumont, Courtney Teague, and Nora Pykkonnen share their stories of how they overcame barriers to entry to become L&D leaders. From inspiration to doubt, finding mentorship and networking, nurturing growth, learning, and self-reflection --- ...

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Panel: Navigating Feminine Politeness Norms in Professional Settings hosted by Mallori Steele

TLDCast Podcast - April 10, 2023 05:57 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
This presentation explores how feminine politeness norms impact women's communication styles, career advancement, and job satisfaction in the workplace. Attendees will learn about the cultural roots of these norms and how they intersect with race, class, and identity. Strategies for navigating t...

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Get Paid What You're Worth with Christy Tucker

TLDCast Podcast - April 10, 2023 05:56 - 46 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
How do you get paid what you're worth? It starts by knowing the benchmarks and understanding what others are paid for similar roles. In this session, we'll review some data from multiple sources on pay in the learning and development field, for employees and freelancers. We'll talk about the fac...

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Rethinking Time and Calendar Management with Christina Archer

TLDCast Podcast - April 10, 2023 05:53 - 29 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
The pandemic redefined how we work and where it can be done. Between that and being a new mom recovering from mental illness, I opted for the work-from-home, mostly contract work environment. I enjoy the freedom of making my own schedule, but I realized that my time management strategy needed to...

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Avoiding Stereotypes of Muslim Women in E-Learning Solutions with Saeide Mirzaei

TLDCast Podcast - April 10, 2023 05:51 - 47 minutes ★★★★ - 11 ratings
From The Women of Learning and Development Conference 2023 In this session, I will talk about stereotyping Muslim women in e-learning content and provide practical strategies for avoiding common pitfalls. I'll discuss the negative impact of stereotyping Muslim women and offer tips for conductin...

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