The Learning Hack podcast

Stanford professor Jan Liphardt—founder of OpenMind—joins the podcast to explore the future of learning at the intersection of AI, robotics, and human development. He explains why robot dogs might be…

AI shockwaves and human resilience in L&D

At the Learning Technologies Conference 2025, John Helmer speaks with leading voices in learning and AI—including Josh Bersin, Daniel Hulme, David Kelly, Jer…

Leading Through Culture, Teams, and AI-driven Change

John Helmer discusses organizational culture, collective leadership, and AI's impact on future workplaces with Kevin Oakes (CEO, i4cp), Kim McMurd…

The Battle To Keep Inclusion on the Organizational Agenda.

Is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) under existential threat? With political shifts and corporate cutbacks, is this the end of D.E.…

In this episode, John Helmer engages with UK-based artificial intelligence expert Robert Guidi to explore the potential impact of AI on Learning and Development (L&D). With a background in data scien…

Mastering Skills Tech: Implementation, Validation & Organizational Change. In this episode, we delve into the evolving landscape of skills technology with Teresa Rose, an award-winning learning and …

Challenging assumptions about learning, performance, and the rise of AI.

Nick Shackleton-Jones returns to The Learning Hack to challenge assumptions about learning theory, discuss his Affective Conte…

Voices from Berlin: Learning in the Age of AI.

In this episode, John Helmer reports from the Online Educa Berlin (OEB) Conference, engaging with four influential voices in learning and development: f…

Revisiting Learning Theories: Insights and Challenges for the Future

In this special live episode of Great Minds on Learning, recorded at Online Educa Berlin 2024, Donald Clark and John Helmer tackle…

In this episode, Chris Jay, founder of Bascule Disability Training, shares insights into creating inclusive workplaces and t…

John Helmer explores the future of learning with Anne-Valérie Corboz (HEC Paris), Jane Underwood (Reckitt), and Sarah Otley (Akkodis Aca…

This episode premieres the newest podcast from the Learning Hack stable, Learning …

Exploring Appalachia’s Culture and Countering Stereotypes Through Podcasting

In this episode, John Helmer is joined by Brigid McCormack, podcast producer and researcher, to discuss her study on pod…

An innovative performance support project in healthcare points the way to significant productivity improvements.

In this episode, John Helmer is joined by Saskia Huusen, Sanne Mateman, and Callum C…

The Chair of iVentiv’s upcoming Learning Futures conference talks AI, performance and L&D complacency.

John Helmer speaks with Charles Jennings, managing director of Duntroon Consultants and a foundi…

How a top CLO, author and podcaster transforms learning strategy.

In this special 100th episode of The Learning Hack podcast, we celebrate a milestone by diving deep into curiosity and corporate lear…

Learning Technologies London is Europe's leading showcase of organisational learning and the technology used to support learning at work. John Helmer visited the show and talked to a rich mix of the …

An award-winning learning designer reflects on 30 episodes of our sister podcast, Great Minds on Learning.

This episode features a deep dive into the history of learning theory with Leonard Houx, D…

What does the intense focus on AI in learning today have to say about the future of L&D?

Don Taylor is a well-recognised commentator and thinker in the fields of workplace learning and supporting t…