ATD Accidental Trainer

Director of Learning at Circulo Cara North joins us on the podcast to discuss the need for and how to create customized learning assessments. Cara gives her take on work-based scenario training, pers…

In this episode, crowd-favorite speakers Bridgett McGowen and Rick Lozano join us to discuss why the ATD International Conference and Expo is so important to them and their careers; how the unexpecte…

Sounding Board CEO and Co-founder Christine Tao joins us for an in-depth look at how coaching can transform leaders and employees. We discuss how the market has changed for leadership coaches and the…

Whitney Johnson, CEO of Disruption Advisors and author of Smart Growth, joins the podcast to discuss The Great Aspiration, how to determine your place on the S curve, why it's important to have an ac…

Chris Thorne, retired Navy Master Chief Petty Officer and Founder and Owner of Chris Thorne Consulting, joins us to discuss his journey from being in uniform to the field of HR and talent development…

Freelance eLearning Designer and Creator of the eLearning Designer's Academy Tim Slade give us his tips on how to develop and showcase an instructional design portfolio.

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Dorie Clark, Wall Street Journal author and one of the Top 50 Business Thinkers in the World according to Thinkers50, joins us to discuss the importance of networking, how far out to plan your long g…

Influence, at its core, is all about authenticity and relationship building, says Vivian Blade, president and CEO of Experts in Growth Leadership Consulting. Listen to this episode of the podcast to …

Brent Schlenker and Chris van Wingerden, co-hosts of the popular IDIODC podcast from dominKnow, fill us in on how they started their podcast and provide listeners with valuable insights into starting…

In this episode of The Accidental Trainer podcast, Leadership Coach and Founder of the Ghannad Group Amir Ghannad discusses how intent and demeanor are imperative in leadership development. Amir rela…

Leadership Consultant and podcast host Eddie Turner focuses on the keys to unlocking your great leadership potential in this episode of the Accidental Trainer. Eddie breaks down the role of an organi…

Co-founder and CEO of Endurance Learning Brian Washburn joins us to discuss his book, What's Your Formula? Brian divulges the secrets to mixing up a good learning design and strategy as well as what …

Kelly Palmer, chief learning and talent officer at Degreed and co-author of the book The Expertise Economy, joins us to talk about the power and importance of customized and personalized learning exp…

Executive Development Advisor and Coach Martha Soehren has thrived in the field of talent development for decades and she didn't rise to the top by herself; mentors and champions played a big part in…

In this episode of The Accidental Trainer, Senior Director of Leadership Development at GP Strategies Leah Clark joins us to discuss how leaders are reinventing themselves. We also chat about what ta…

Founder of Aloha Learning Advisors Kimo Kippen joins the podcast to discuss why today is learning and development's day in the sun. We chat about the swift adoption of learning platforms, the transfo…

DoorDash's Head of Learning and Development Brandi Nicole Johnson discusses how DEI is the first thought in developing their workplace culture. She shares tips on how to create an inclusive, employee…

ATD's Director of Conferences and Events Apryl Savino, Vice President of Learning Courtney Vital and Director of Marketing Kristen Fyfe-Mills, all join me for this episode of The Accidental Trainer. …

In this episode of The Accidental Trainer, global learning partner Elizabeth Fine reaches out to fellow former K-12 teachers looking to transition into the field of training and talent development.

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