The Learning+ Podcast
Episodes
Ep. 38: Using Storytelling Thoughtfully in Learning Design with Ajay Jacob
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Srividya Kumar and Ajay Jacob explore storytelling as a strategic skill in learning design. Their conversation moves beyond the usual...
Ep. 37: Learning, Systems, and the Design of Work with Michael Snelgrove (Part 2)
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, Vidya and Michael Snelgrove explore how organizational systems shape behavior. They discuss structural stupid...
Ep. 36: Learning, Systems, and the Design of Work with Michael Snelgrove (Part 1)
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Vidya speaks with Michael Snelgrove about how learning and performance actually work under real conditions. D...
Ep. 35: Making Sense of Learning Science in Practice with Dr. Alice Kim
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to say that learning “works”? In this episode of Learning+, Vidya speaks with learning scientist Dr. Alice Kim about the ...
Ep. 34: From Tools to Transformation: Making Learning Work at an Org. Level with Lori Niles-Hofmann
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does real transformation in learning actually look like… beyond new platforms and better interfaces? In this episode, Vidya speaks with Lori Ni...
Ep. 33: From Helpful to Strategic in L&D with Jess Almlie
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Learning+ Podcast, Jess Almlie joins Vidya for a thoughtful conversation about what it really takes for L&D to move from be...
Ep. 32: Bringing Learning Science into the Talent Cycle with Dr. Cynthia Nebel
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Cynthia Nebel joins Vidya to explore how learning science can reshape the entire talent cycle, from onboarding and leadership dev...
Ep. 31: Beyond Learning Styles: Designing for Context, Not Labels with Dr. Kuva Jacobs
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode explores a simple but powerful shift: learning modes, not learning styles. Vidya sits down with Dr. Kuva Jacobs to unpack why certain lea...
Ep. 30: Beyond Learning: Navigating the Space Where Work Actually Changes
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Vidya dives into the real work of performance consulting… beyond courses, content, and completion rates. She explores why most...
Ep. 29: Showing Up Authentically in a Noisy World with Connie Malamed
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Learning+ Podcast, Vidya speaks with Connie about what it really means to be visible in today’s professional world. Together,...
Ep. 28: All Thinking Is Feeling: A New Lens on Learning with Nick Shackleton-Jones
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if learning isn’t about knowledge at all, but about what people care about? In this episode, Vidya speaks with Nick Shackleton-Jones, author of...
Ep. 27: Rethinking Training Through a Performance Lens with Guy Wallace
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Learning+ Podcast, Vidya sits down with Guy Wallace, a pioneer who has been championing performance-first thinking in L&D f...
Ep. 26: From Credibility to Impact in L&D with Mark Sheppard
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Learning+ Podcast, Vidya sits down with Mark Sheppard, senior learning advisor and respected voice in the L&D community. Ma...
Ep. 25: From Resistance to Alignment: Navigating Stakeholders with Caner Akova
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Vidya speaks with Caner Akova about what it really takes to drive performance in the workplace, and why delivering content isn't ...
Ep. 24: Making L&D Matter: A Maturity Model Conversation with David James
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Making L&D Matter: A Maturity Model Conversation with David JamesWhat does real L&D maturity look like in 2025? In this episode, Vidya speaks ...
Ep. 23: Rediscovering Curiosity and Connection in Learning with Goutham Yegappan
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Learning+, Vidya speaks with Goutham Yegappan - educator, data scientist, and question-asker - about reimagining education beyond s...
Ep. 22: Behavior, Motivation, and the Role of Learning with Julie Dirksen
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why doesn’t learning always lead to action? In this episode, Vidya sits down with Julie Dirksen - author, designer, and one of the clearest thinkers...
Ep. 21: The Quiet Power of Community with Erin Chancellor
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build a thriving learning community - one where people feel safe, supported, and inspired to grow? In this episode, Erin C...
Ep. 20: Experiment First, Design Later with Tom McDowall
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tom McDowall joins us for a deep dive into learner autonomy, performance-focused design, and the real role of L&D in a fast-chang...
Ep. 19: Improving Value, Not Just Proving It with Michelle Ockers
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really take to build a learning strategy that sticks? In this episode, Michelle Ockers helps unpack the difference between tactical execu...
Ep. 18: Building Service Cultures That Power Organizations with Ron Kaufman
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if service wasn’t just a department, but a way of thinking across your entire organization?In this episode of The Learning+ Podcast, Ron Kaufma...
Ep. 17: Creating Impactful Practice Scenarios
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Srividya Kumar explores the power of practice in learning and why it's a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of effective traini...
Ep. 16: The Ripple Effect of Learning with Dr. Nigel Paine
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Learning+ Podcast, Dr. Nigel Paine explores what it truly means to build a learning culture. He challenges the obsession with p...
Ep. 15: Unlocking Motivation in Leadership and Learning with Matthew Richter
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Learning+ Podcast, Matthew Richter joins host Srividya Kumar to explore the powerful connection between motivation, leadership,...
Ep. 14: Bridging Neuroscience and AI for Better Learning with Margie Meacham
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Margie Meacham, the “Brain Lady,” has dedicated her career to understanding how our brains learn and how that knowledge can shape more effective t...
Ep. 13: Learning Science, Engagement, and Real Impact with Clark Quinn
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most workplace training falls short - not because we lack research, but because we fail to apply it well.In this episode, Clark Quinn joins us to unpa...
Ep. 12: The Power of Practice in Workplace Learning with Christy Tucker
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most workplace training stops at delivering information - but does that actually help people apply what they’ve learned? In this episode of The Lear...
Ep. 11: Conquering Peaks, Conquering Self with Satyarup Siddhanta
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Learning+ Podcast, we chat with Satyarup Siddhanta, an extraordinary mountaineer and Guinness World Record holder, who defied a...
Ep. 10: Equipping Frontline Teams for Success with JD Dillon
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Learning+ Podcast, we sit down with JD Dillon, a passionate advocate for frontline enablement and the author of the upcoming Th...
Ep. 9: Using Behavioral Science to Transform Work with Vishal George
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Learning+ Podcast, behavioral scientist Vishal George shares how small, intentional experiments can spark meaningful change. Fr...
Ep. 8: Designing Learning for the Brain with Lauren Waldman
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode, Lauren Waldman—scientist, learning designer, and yes, “The Learning Pirate”—takes us into the fascinating w...
Ep. 7: Demystifying Engagement in Learning
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, host Srividya Kumar (Vidya) dives into one of the most talked-about (and often misunderstood) topics in L&D—engagement. Re...
Ep. 6: Blending Data and Insight for Better Learning with Sam Rogers
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Learning+ Podcast, we sit down with Sam Rogers—musician, performer, and instructional designer whose path into L&D has be...
Ep. 5: Learning from Environmental Diplomacy with Erik Solheim
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Learning+ Podcast, we sit down with Erik Solheim, global leader in environmental diplomacy and former head of the United Nation...
Ep. 4: Inclusive Learning from the Start with Dr. Nicole L'Etoile
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How accessible is your learning program? In this episode, we chat with Dr. Nicole Letoile, an expert in accessibility and inclusive design, who’s on...
Ep. 3: Crafting Useful Learning Experiences with Heidy Kirby, PhD
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Heidi Kirby, PhD, brings her no-nonsense approach to learning design. We dive into her mission behind “Useful Stuff” and why focu...
Ep. 2: Rethinking AI for Tomorrow’s Needs with Ross Stevenson
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we chat with Ross Stevenson, where we break down the misconceptions surrounding generative AI tools like ChatGPT, and explain why tre...
Ep. 1: Embracing Human-Centered Design in L&D with Ryan Tracey
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into Human-Centered Design (HCD) with Ryan Tracey, where we unpack the concept, and talk about how it differs from and encomp...